Ace birthday part 2 and a new friend
Aiko Pov
As we stare at the young blond searching in the dump for…food? I wonder if he hungry? The boy looks up feeling our stares and instead of glaring at us he gives us a smile and a shy wave.
"Let's go say hi!" I chirp as we start walking towards the blond as Ace trying to pull me back. Key word is try here.
"No! We don't know him!" Ace tries to pull back harder but I am stronger and we make it to the blond side soon enough. If possible his smile widens as we stand in font of him.
"Hello. I don't think I have ever seen you two here before. My name is Sabo! What your beautiful name mademoiselle?" I raise an eyebrow as I put out my hand to be polite.
"Monkey D, Aiko! Nice to meet you Sabo." Sabo gently grabs my hand to shake only for Ace to karate chop our hands apart. I rub my hand as I turn to glare at my brother. Only to see he shooting daggers at Sabo. Someone does not like to share.
"Hey! Why did you do that?" Sabo huffs as he rubs his hand.
"Stay away from my sister you…you…smarty pants!" Ace points at Sabo who only coughs in his hand to hide his laugh. I slap my brother in the back of the head.
"Ace that not nice! Apologies!" I snap at him. All he does is cross his arms and looks away pouting.
"So Sabo what are you doing in a place like this? Don't you have a family too go too?" I ask him who for a second looks horrified then sadness washes over him like a tidal wave. I frown not liking what I am seeing. He scared of his parents.
"I am an orphan and been living here for a while as for why…" Sabo stomach rumbles and he slightly blushes.
"Anyway we will let you get back to your hunting. Come on Ai! Let's go find me a birthday gift!" Ace pulls me along and Sabo eyes widen. I thought he did not want anything to do with his birthday?
"Happy birthday…I never did get your name." Sabo runs up to us only for Ace glare to turn his way.
"I never told you and fuck off!" Ace gets in front of me to push Sabo down. I gawk as Sabo fall on his back and groan as he grabs his head.
"What the hell your problem!" Sabo screams as he gets up and tackles Ace to the ground. All I can do is watch the two boys wrestle it out. Boys. I leave them to their game because there no way in hell I am getting in the middle of that. I walk away as I start digging through all this noble crap. I am sure I can find Ace something nice! I throw away a piece of metal and my eyes catch something red at the side. I gently pick up the red circle to see it connected to a bunch of them. I aww as the red beads are dirty but still smooth in my hand. I look down and there a matching bracelet. As I look at it…it screams Ace all over. Perfect! I grin as I walk back to see both boys glaring at each other on the ground.
"Hey Ace! I found your birthday gift!" I smile down at him who eyes widen and sits up.
"Really!" I nod as I help him up. I put my hand out to Sabo who gladly grabs it. I can feel Ace glares through my back as I help the little boy up.
"Ai what is it?" Ace ask I turn to him. Wow his tune changes quickly.
"Well let's go get food first then I will give it to you after! I am thinking fish!" I clap my hands and nod at the easy catch. Ace grins as he grabs my hand to pull me back to the forest.
"See ya." Ace says bitterly as he does one finale glare at the boy. I look at the birthday boy and our new friend. Sabo waves sadly as he turn back to look at the crap. Ace needs a boy closer to his age around. Especially after what jiji told him a few hours ago.
"Hey Sabo! Come join us for lunch! It will be fun!" I watch Sabo turn back to us with hopeful eyes.
"NO/YEA!" Ace and Sabo say together. Sabo grins as he runs to catch up to us.
"I have not had fish in a while! It hard to find food in that crap whole and I don't know what plants are edible in the forest." Sabo walking beside me as Ace is stomping ahead of me but never letting go of my hand. I can feel Ace hand tighten around mine as Sabo walks just a bit closer to me.
"Well that takes time. I learn from mama and then I taught my bro what fruits are edible in here." I say as Ace snorts in front of me.
"I am more surprise that old bag willing to teach you!" Ace adds as he lets go of my hand to move the bush to the side for me. I smile in thanks as I walk onto the pebble beach. I hear the branch snap back with a giggling Ace. I look behind me to see Ace snap the branch in Sabo face. Sabo comes out with a glare at Ace but he still keeps smiling.
"So like usual Ace?" I ask as I remove my shoes and new dress. I cross my arms as I look back to see Ace only in his underwear with a grin.
"Hell ya! I bet I can catch a bigger fish then you smarty pants!" Ace smile grows as his eyes narrow at the blue gentleman. In return he just lets his own smile grow.
"As if freckles! I will catch a bigger one then you but why did you guys take your clothes off?" I raise an eyebrow just as a giant fish jump out of the water. Sabo eyes widen as he gawks at the water. Has he never seen a fish before? Poor boy. How long has he been in that crappy place?
"Well you can keep your cloths on but then you are stuck with wet clothes for hours! Now GO!" I scream as I rush into the pond ignoring Sabo screaming at me to tell him the rules. As if there are rules! I enjoy the cold water as I dive down and open my eyes. I watch as Ace already going for a pretty big one. I look over to see Sabo looking around with a twinkle in his eyes. Happy to see he having a blast. Sabo just looks around before going back up for air. I follow because I want to make sure Ace kills the dame fish. Last time Ace couldn't hit the poor thing hard enough and it suffer for a long time.
"Ha! You didn't catch jack shit!" Ace grins as I see him with the fish wiggling about on the ground. It is pretty big but I can catch bigger!
"Kill it already bro! Don't let the animal suffer! Do you need me to do it for you?" I scream as I tread water. Ace shakes his head and grabs a rock.
"No! I can do it!" Ace handshakes as he closes his eyes. We just watch as Ace finally kills the animal to take it out of it's suffering.
"Ha! Beat that smarty pants!" Ace challenges which only cause Sabo to grin.
"Hell ya! Mine will be bigger! Just you wait!" Sabo takes a breath and dives down. I roll my eyes as I follow. I spot my prey quickly and swim towards the animal. I stop as Sabo swims past me and stabs the animal with a sharp stick through the head. I blink as Sabo winks at me and swims to grab his prey…That little sneaky devil. He was waiting to see which one I would go for. I swim away as I watch Sabo try to swim with his fish but it too heavy for him. I grin as I swim and grab the fish fin. Together we swim to the surface and gulp up the air.
"Thanks for your help Aiko." Sabo beams as we swim to the beach hording our fish. I stay in the water as Sabo pulls his much bigger fish to shore.
"Ha! I win!" Sabo grins only causing Ace to glare at him.
"No you didn't! It doesn't count if my sister helps you!" Ace snaps as Sabo only raises an eyebrow.
"She did no such thing! She just help me drag the fish. I killed it!" Sabo snaps back and before Ace can tackle the boy again I intervene.
"Wait! I still need to catch my fish! Why don't you two boys get dress and start a fire so we can cook these for our late lunch!" I ask as I turn back to the water one more time. I look at the two fish and honestly I don't think we need anymore but…
"I bet I can make a bigger fire then you!" Sabo challenges Ace this time. I just ignore their new bickering and jump back in. I am cold and hungry now. Where are you, you dame fish?! I spot one hiding behind seaweed. I don't care what size you are. I just want out! I swim over and punch the dame fish in the eyes taking out all my frustration. Without looking I grab it fin and swim to the beach. I get out to see both boys have no fire but a pile bunch of wood….What happen to survival lesson 101 Ace? The two boys glare at each other only to stop and gawk at me.
"What?" I ask as I turn to see my…
"Holy crap it huge!" I gawk as the fish is bigger than me. I am sure it could eat me for lunch.
"Wow sis! I think we will be full after this." Ace gawks as I walk over and rub my head.
"We are never going to eat all of this, by the way both you are trying to make a fire or playing with sticks? Where your dame kindle?" I ask and both boys stop to look down at there…pile of wood.
"Ok. New game. Ace. Sabo go get three large sticks that will pierce through our fish so we can cook them." I ask and only groan as they walk into the forest bickering who will get the better stick.
"By the time we eat it will be dinner time." I mumble as I shake the water off and change into my dress. I combine both there wood and leave for a second. I pull off as much birch bark I can carry and put it under the wood. I save the larger sticks for once the fire actually strong. I find two rocks and quickly start a spark. As the fire starts to grow I grab Ace birthday gift and wash them in the water. I grin as the dirt gone and dry them off with the end of my dress. I place them back in pocket just as Ace and Sabo come back. I turn to them only to gawk.
"How…You were…what happen?" I stutter as both boys have leaves in their hair and dirt everywhere.
"Smarty pants stole my stick!" Ace snaps and Sabo only snorts.
"I saw it first!" Sabo snaps back. I rush over and steal the three perfect squires just in time as they tackle each other again. Thank god I grab them before the poke an eye out of each other. I watch them punch each other and I turn to finish my task. I look up to see the sun setting. Yup! Dinner time now. I turn back to my brother and new friend. This is getting out of hand. I walk up to both of them and punch them both on the head to knock some sense into them. Now I know why jiji does it to get our attention…He just does it more often for no reason. Fist of love! Bunch of crap!
"Enough fighting! Now go wash up as the fish cooking! It will be ready soon." I order and both rub their heads but nod as they do as I say. I grin as they end up water fighting with each other. This time there a slight smile on both boys face. The smell of cook fish fill the air and my stomach grumbles. I grin as the boys come back soak but squeaky clean.
"I bet I can eat more then you." Ace challenges which Sabo only smiles.
"I bet you sure can. Now is the food ready?" I watch Ace blink as he absorbs Sabo words. He just chuckles as I turn back to our fish. I grin as the three large fish are a perfect brown.
"Yup!" I grab three big leaves and fill each with a piece of fish. I give one to each and we sit in silence as we eat.
"So how old are you Sabo?" I break the silence as he looks up at us.
"I turn five in March. You?" Sabo ask as he eyes the fish and then his empty leaf.
"I am five which makes me older then you!" Ace grins as he gets up to get more.
"I am seven and Sabo if you are still hungry we have lots. So please do help yourself!" I smile as I finish off my piece. Sabo nods and pulls more off. We continue in silence until I feel Ace glare at the sky. His mask is back on and the 5 year old is replace by a cold one.
"What if Gold Roger had a son?" Ace voice is dark and Sabo blinks as he slowly chews. Where did that...Oh from jiji.
"So? Does it matter? It just a father. I would be more interested to see who the boy is. That way I can determine if I want to be friends with him…Why do you ask?" Sabo raises an eyebrow and I smile as I pile my plate with more fish. Defiantly friends.
"Because I am his son." Ace spits the words out like venom and glares at Sabo. Sabo eyes widen but instead of an insult I am sure Ace was looking for he only gets a smile.
"So I guess we are buds now. It changes nothing…That is if you want to be friends?" Sabo ask while looking at the ground and I watch Ace blush. Cute. I sit back down and the beads in my pocket remind me it still Ace birthday.
"Happy birthday to you!" I start to sing and I watch as Sabo grins as he moves beside me. On the other hand Ace starts blush like a tomato.
"Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear ACE! Happy birthday to you!" Sabo and I sing together which only cause Ace to hide behind his own leaf. I laugh as I walk over and give him a hug.
"Love you bro!" I grin as he hugs me back.
"Love you to my little love!" Ace whisper back my nick name. I pull back and reach in my pocket.
"Close your eyes." I watch my brother smile as he does just that. I pull out the beads and attach them to put them around his neck and slide the red beaded bracelet around his wrist. There a bit too big but he is a guy. He will grow into them. Perfect!
"Open your eyes bro!" Ace opens his eyes and his hand flies to the red beads around his wrist then his neck.
"Do you like them?" I ask and Ace nods up at me. He gets up and grabs me in a hug.
"Thank you…Thank you for making my shitty birthday not so shitty." Ace pulls back and Sabo grins.
"That looks grate on ya! Thank you for dinner but I should get back to where I am staying before someone decides to mug me. This has been the best day of my life!" Sabo takes his hat off and bows.
"Well are we going to see you anytime soon?" Ace ask and I grin as Ace invited Sabo to join us again.
"Sure. Tomorrow?" Sabo ask and we nod.
"See you tomorrow smarty pants!" Sabo chuckles as he puts his top hat back on.
"By Aiko. By Freckles. See you tomorrow at the dump!" Sabo waves as he walks to the forest…
"So do you even know your way back?" I ask as I grab my fish we never even touch only for Ace to snatch it first. I watch him put it on his shoulder as Sabo blushes and laughs nervously. What was that?
"Well…Not really but I am sure I can find my way back." I roll my eyes as I walk forward.
"Like hell I am leaving you alone. This forest animals are stupid big." We walk towards and the smell of the dump whiffs up my nose.
"Do you have to live there? It reeks!" I ask. Sabo mumbles something I can't catch and shrugs.
"Where else can I live?" Sabo ask and he does have a point.
"Tomorrow we will help you find a new place to live." Ace snaps as he turns and grabs my hand to leave. Sabo just watches us with a grin and we wave goodbye. We finally make it back to our hut to see jiji not here. We walk inside and he not here either.
"Brats! Why you come.." Ace throws the fish at mom face to shut her up. Nice throw bro.
"Night mommy. That a snack for anyone who wants it!" I yell as I walk up to our room. I grin as Ace walks up and go straight to his side.
"So that old fart did end up giving me new cloths. At least he does that." Ace snaps to the wall. I roll my eyes as I put my own Pj on and Ace has his new one on.
"Night birthday bro." I say as I lie down and Ace frowns as he pulls the blanket we share over him.
"Sis…can you sing that song again for me." I hear Ace voice shake a little as he hugs me.
"Sure." I sing the half I know and before we know it we are both asleep.
To be continue…
Star-chan: We are back and the new chapter is down. We figured out the time frame! I chirp as I walk over to a sleeping Kit-chan. I nudge her side with my toes and she opens an eye at me.
Kit-chan: Is it time yet? I snort as I nudge her again.
Star-chan: It already started. I watch as Kit-chan sits up with a yawn.
Kit-chan: So we got the time frame finish. It took awhile but it done. My eyebrow twitches as I rub my forehead.
Star-chan: I already said that! I snap and all Kit-chan does is raise her shoulders.
Kit-chan: So review time? She ask and I smack my face.
Star-chan: No. I told you already we didn't get any this week. I watch her eyes widen like this is the first time I told her...Actually maybe it is. I cringe as tears form in her multi color eyes.
Kit-chan: What if our last chapter was bad?! That why no one review! I pat her shoulder and smile.
Star-chan: Now your overreacting. Just calm down and tell our fellow readers what this weeks Otake is! I watch her tears dry up and a blush form on her cheek.
Kit-chan: This week is so cute! It AIKO FIRST WORD!
Aiko Pov
It a beautiful sunny afternoon in the grand-line. Aiko is 14 months old holding onto her mam hand as he talks to Sharky. Aiko can now walk around easily which has also cause Marco aka mama to have many heart attacks...with many more to come! She smiles up at her mama as his eyes wander down to make sure she still by his side. Aiko looks up to see Sharky trying to hand mama something. What that?
"Aiko don't move." Mama ask her as his warm hand lets go of her. The wind blows her soft hair as she hears a splash behind her. Her mama words vanish as she walks over to the railing to investigate. The railing is much bigger then Aiko but the studs between are big enough for Aiko to just squeeze through easily enough. Aiko violet little eyes widen as a huge dolphin jumps out of the water. Pretty! Aiko giggles as the animal lands back into the ocean.
"Aiko! Get away from there! It dangerous-yoi!" Marco voice cause Aiko to look back at a very angry mama. Her stomach turns as tears pic at her eyes. At the moment the wave the dolphin made crash in the Moby Dick causing the deck to sway a little. That all it took for Aiko to fall through the hole from the railing. Her wide eyes find them self looking up at the clear sky as she falls to the water bellow. That is before big hands grab her.
"Zehahahaha! Wo there little Aiko! I don't think you are big enough to swim yet!" Aiko is pull over the railing and her smile falls as she looks up at dangerous eyes. Even though the man showing a smile that missing teeth her inner being telling her to get away. The man lifts her up and she go in a frenzy as she touches his black beard. She wiggles in the man meaty hands to try to get away. Bad man. Hurt me! Mama help!
"Thank you.." Mama starts as he gets closer. The mean man holding her laughs causing her to start crying and reaching out for her mama. Her safety.
"WAHHHHH! MAMA! MAMA!MAMA!" Aiko screams as she reaches out for him. Everyone freezes on deck at what they just heard.
"MAMA!MAMA!" Aiko continues to cry in the evil man arms as mama finally does come and swoops her up. She wipes her eyes as she buries into her mama arms. Safe.
"Did Ai just say her first word?" Thatch ask as he walks forward with Aiko lunch. Aiko little hiccups stop and she smiles at her mama.
"Huh? Aiko come to brother Teach." Aiko watches bad man reach for her and she grabs her mama shirt.
"Mama! Mama!" Aiko repeats until bad man backs up.
"It ok Teach. She just has to get use to you." Pretty man lady pats bad man shoulder and bad man laughs.
"Zehahahaha! You are right." Aiko shakes until mama hand put soothing circles on her back. She smiles as her mama calms her down.
Marco Pov
It was all good this morning. It was a warm sunny day. An island a day away and Aiko in a happy mood. His brother Namur just wanted him to look over the good he will need to get at the next island. So he let go of her hand after telling a 14 month not to leave his side. You would think he would no better by now. He gives the paper back and looks to see Aiko gone. When he looks over at the railing there she is whit a bug wave coming towards there home. Oh shit-yoi! How stupid can I be! I though I told the shipwrights to cover the railing-yoi!
"Aiko! Get away from there! It dangerous-yoi!" Marco screams just as the wave hits the boat. His eyes widen a fraction then relaxes as his brother Teach grabs her. Thank god! Marco walks over to see Aiko is wiggling in his arms. Odd? Ai loves everyone on the crew.
"Thank you.." Marco starts but stops as Aiko screams squeezes his heart then his heart stops for a second.
"WAHHHHH! MAMA!MAMA!MAMA!MAMA!MAMA!MAMA!" Aiko screams makes his heart beat again and grab her out reach little arms. He holds her close as he wraps around his head what just happen. Did Aiko just say her first word? Marco dozed out a bit as he just rubs her back to calm her down. Marco then hears Aiko scream mama in his ear over again as Teach try to grab her from him. Marco blinks as he absorbs this all in. Teach finally walks off and Aiko look up at him. Those violet eyes aww him as he lifts her up into the air. He smiles as she giggles with her tears now dry from her crying.
"What did you say-yoi?" Marco can't help but ask again. This time everyone quite as they wait. Aiko giggles as her hands reach down to Marco.
"Mama!" Aiko says with a giggle as Marco brings Aiko to his chest. Everyone on deck cheers and he makes out money being exchange in the crowd. Thatch laughs beside him.
"Ha! I knew you would be the mama bird on the crew! Aiko can you say pops?" Thatch bends down but careful of her lunch in his hand.
"Mama! Mama!" Aiko claps her hand for the jar of food. Marco can't help but feel warm and happy as he holds his baby sister.
"Give me that!" Marco grabs the food with a stupid happy smirk on his face as he walks towards the dining hall.
"Mama!" Aiko awws at him and he can't feel any happier.
"Marco you do relies that you are her mama now right?" Thatch screams over the pirates that are getting supplies to party about Aiko first word.
"I don't care! Little love I will be your mama. Love you." Mark grins as Aiko lays her head on his shoulder.
"Mama." Aiko whisper and Marco smiles grows as pride fills him to the very core.
Whitebeard Pov
During days like these Whitebeard loves sitting in his chair and watching his family work together like a family. The sake somehow to him always taste a bit better. Too bad the nurses always try to confiscate it from him. Now where is my special daughter? Don't get Whitebeard wrong. He loves all his daughters but Aiko is special. She holds a special place in his heart because she is his real daughter and if anything ever happen to her… Let's not go there. Anyway his old eyes search his home and spots his little girl holding onto Marco hand.
"Guararara." He can't help but chuckle as Aiko looks up at his son.
"What so funny pops?" Bay ask as she looks over his vital signs. Whitebeard can't help but smile a little bigger as his daughter looks out to the endless ocean.
"Nothing. Just it a beautiful day." Whitebeard voice is soft as he watches his daughter walk across the deck to the railing. His eyes narrow and he turns to his closes son.
"Teach can you go watch Aiko? Don't want her to fall into the ocean." Whitebeard got a smile from his son who stuffs the remaining piece of his pie into his mouth.
"Sure thing pop!" He sighs in relief as Teach walks over and just in time too. Whitebeard smiles as his son holds his little girl away from the ocean. That is… his smile falls as Aiko starts to squirm in his hand and looks like she going to cry. He almost gets up to go get her but he relaxes as Marco jog over to him.
"Thank you…" Whitebeard hears his son start to say until the most terrifying scream go across the deck.
"WAHHHHH! MAMA! MAMA!MAMA!MAMA!" Aiko voice breaks his heart but it heals as soon as Marco takes his little love away from him. Strange? I thought Aiko loves all her family? Whitebeard watches again as Teach tries to grab Aiko again.
"Mama! Mama!" Aiko cries and Teach backs off. Wait? Did my daughter just say mama? Whitebeard watches his family cheer as Marco has this crazy lopsided grin on his face. He watches his son that now called Mama carry his daughter into the mess hall to feed her lunch. Whitebeard can't be prodder of his daughter….As he sulks in his chair. He sighs as he covers his face with his hand.
"Pops?! What wrong? Are you in pain because if you are hiding it again so help me!" Bay snaps and Whitebeard chuckles sadly as he looks at his daughter.
"Ai said mama. I wanted her first word to be calling me pop or daddy." Whitebeard sits back as he hear her daughter snort with a smile.
"Her second word will be daddy." Bay pats his pants and as much as he wishes it to be true he has a gut feeling that won't be her next word. Yoi will be her next word. Whitebeard snorts but smiles as he grabs a sake barrel out of one of his son's arms. Yup Yoi will probably be it.
So there you have it! One Piece is own by Oda! Happy reading!