Chapter 1: Gold's request and Ace's support.

"We made it…" Said Zoro as the gang reached a door edged in the side of a open harbour-like shaped cliff. The door was massive, taller than any giant who's height was recorded by man.

Luffy looked up at the door, mussing over the ocean like patterns on them. Ivy covered the rim of the doors but seemed otherwise to be well kept. Stepping forward, luffy placed his hand against the door making sure it wasn't a dream. But nothing happened. It was real. He was so close to accomplishing his dream and yet he felt somewhat empty. All his crew and friends were here and yet he felt he was missing something. Something important.

…but Luffy isn't one to wait for the adventure to come to him. Breathing in deeply, he pulls the doors old handle from its rusted fit but nothing happens. He tries again.

"Its locked!" Luffy sounded, outraged. Sanji and Zoro ran to Luffy's sides to calm him down. But with one weak, irritated kick from Luffy and the door creaked open. They all stopped and looked at the door.

"I guess it just was made to be pushed." Stated Luffy bluntly. Everyone sighed at his childish behaviour.

"Lets just get this over with, and there better not be anymore doors or tests!" whined Zoro which received a chuckle from Mihawk who have travelled with them by Luffy's forceful 'invitation'.

Upon opening the doors, a shimmer of light flew out of room and into the crews faces. Upon mile after mile was mountains of gold, gems and all out treasure stacked neatly around the room. In the middle of the room stood a small desk with a piece of paper placed on it. Noticing the note, Luffy picked up the paper and left the others to admire the treasure, namely Nami who dived head first into a pile of notes. Luffy started to read the note. Zoro noticed that Luffy wasn't interested in the treasure and went over to him, wondering what was wrong. However the shock on Luffy's face was evident as he dropped the paper and fell to his knees.

The sudden fall of their captain woke up the crew who all ran over to aid him however they could. Mihawk walked over to Zoro's side and picked up the abandoned note from the floor. He quickly scanned over then breathed in and started to read aloud…

"Hey Luffy,

Its me Ace. I had my captain place it in this room for you to find. Which means most likely, I and the captain are both dead right? No need to get down though, cause my own old man had a test for you and a request. "

Mihawk looked around to see if there was any complaint which was actually answered with a sea of curious faces watching him nervously. Taking the point, he went on;

"The quest isn't that hard I guess by the sounding but the request sounds quite challenging. The old man wants you to find someone called, Silve. R. Asce"

pronounced Mihawk perfectly.

"Thanks Zoro, now we have to go on another quest!" Yelled Nami irritably. Zoro gave Nami a warning growl before composing himself again in front of his master. Mihawk just shock his head and carried on reading.

"He is a old friend of his and can help you with the request thing he mentioned which is; go the Mer Harbour and present the bag below the old guys desk to a lady named Melanie. She is also a old friend but the old fart never mentioned her purpose. Anyway, this Asce guy seems to know where this Mer Harbour is ,so go find him! Apparently he is a strong guy so watch out. He also recommends finding someone called Selina who currently lives/works in a restaurant at sea called the, "Fish Skull"?

Everyone looked at Mihawk and giggled as he tried to read Ace's messy handwriting. Zoro couldn't help but giggle at his master who recited every word written, including 'fart'.

"Asce has silver hair and eyes and is a sword wielder, as well as a really good martial artist and can wield a gun better than the admirals."

Everyone looked intrigued, this guy sounded like one hell of a fighter. Maybe a fellow Pirate? Or maybe a revolutionary like Monkey. D. Dragon?

"No matter how weak he looks, stay on guard! I wish you luck Luffy and so does old man White Beard.

Sincerely,

Portgas .D. Ace"

Everyone sat there for a few moments waiting for Luffy's reaction. They didn't have to wait long though.

"Lets get going!" Luffy yelled at the top of his lungs. Everyone sweat dropped. Grabbing the bag and the note Mihawk was holding, Luffy darted out of the room with Nami yelling at her as to where the 'Fish Skull' was located.

Mihawk turned to Zoro and asked "Is he always that lively?" All he was answer with was a wave of nods coming from everyone, including Zoro who sighs and told everyone to get moving quickly.

"Nami-swan! Wait for me~!" Yelled Sanji running after the beautiful girl persistently. Ussop grew irritated quickly, receiving giggles from Brook, Robin and Franky. Ussop quickly turned to them and glared at them, however his irritated face only made them laugh more. "Mr Long-nose is so adorable when made angry." Robin piped up. Chopper now stated to giggle too.

Before leaving One Piece, Luffy and Zoro made a impressive lock for the door which actually worked and Nami noted the location of the door with a 'N'. While the others gathered the ship ready to set sail, Ussop and Brook found vines and rocks to help conceal the door, making it look quite cliff like from a far view. Then they set sail.