alright it took me a while to make this chapter because of well... thinking of a plot but anyways shout out to katorreyhorse, charlebois and SarakuHd for following this story... yohoho
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"Ace what do you think?" Sengoku just finished explaining what will be the first official mission of Ace. The task is simple. He will only be a spy on the Whitebeard's ship. He have to gather information about the relationship between Shanks and Whitebeard. Also, finding a weak spot in each Commander. Especially the weak spot of the First Division Commander. Ace nodded. He was then dismissed.
Walking in the hallway towards his room, he thought. Finally! I can now leave this nightmare! Thinking about it, I'll continue to pursue my dream to become the King of the Pirates. Then I can go and find Luffy. But I need to take Whitebeard's head to become the King. He stopped walking. But, it's like I'm fulfilling the mission. Wait no I'm not actually. I don't care about it in the first place. Besides, I'm done being their weapon. But damn this collar is irritating. He continued to walk the hall. Little did he knew Vice Admiral Aokiji was leaning on the wall and waiting for him by the hall. He looked at the Vice Admiral. He didn't mind his Superior and walked passed him.
"Come with me." He stopped at his tracks and looked at Aokiji. What?Aokiji stood straight. He gazed at the kid's eyes. He looked down on Ace's neck. A month ago, this kid officially been used to hunt down pirates, mountain bandits, bounty Hunter and trouble makers. If he continued this mission, he'll officially be a part of the CP9. Aokiji thought. They also made him wear a collar that only Sengoku can unlock. They say it's for Ace to be under control. But don't they notice that are already treating him like an animal? He's a kid! Not a lethal weapon. Aokiji placed his hand on one of the shoulders of Ace. Ace looked at him. In the outside he didn't care because there is no emotions that you can see, but inside his mind, he's thinking a lot of things right now.
What does he mean 'Come with me'? He jolted in his mind when Aokiji cupped his cheek with his other hand. He caressed the kid's freckled cheek. "You are not a monster Ace. You don't belong here. Come with me. I'll give you your freedom."
Ace was stunned. Why? Why does the Vice Admiral helping me? Without any second thoughts, he nodded his head. I'll take the risk. I just wanted to get out of here.
Weeks had passed since Ace joined Aokiji. The Vice Admiral meant no harm. He just wanted for Ace to feel the life of freedom that he never felt for five years. Aokiji just smiled at Ace who is sitting on the grass and currently eating an apple that the local folks gave them as a gift. He wondered when will he hear the kid's voice. He hasn't spoke since the day they left the base. He can see the kid's enjoying but thinking about it, he still haven't seen the kid show any emotions. Maybe if I removed his collar, he'll be able to really feel free. But I don't have a key. Guess I have to asked Sengoku I he can give it to me. Tss... as if he'll give it to me. He brought out something and analyze it. It's a Devil Fruit that Aokiji found when Ace defeated the mountain bandits a while ago. I'll give this to Ace. He stood up and called Ace. Ace looked at him. He was caught off guard. Damn he's becoming cuter and cuter. He walked towards the kid who is currently holding an apple in his mouth. He kneeled in front of the kid and slowly took the apple from his mouth. Ace bit the apple before Aokiji took the apple. He took the hand of Ace and there place the Devil Fruit.
"Ace listen to me. By the time that you eat this, you will be on your own." Ace looked at him. He was surprised. The kid looked at him with pleading eyes. For how many weeks that they've been together, it's the first time he saw the kid filled with emotions in his eyes.
By the time Ace heard that it's already time for them to part ways after he ate the Devil fruit, he looked at the eyes of the man. I knew that this time will come but... The man pulled him to embrace and patted his head. Why does it hurts? He snuggled close to the man's embrace. I don't think I can…
"Shh… it pains me to leave you but you have a dream. And you yourself know that you will not achieve it with a Marine by your side." He let go of the kid.
Ace looked at the Fruit that he is holding. If I eat this I'll be able to take the head of Whitebeard and become the King of the Pirates. But... he sighed and took a bite from the fruit. He took another bite and swallowed it. The taste is terrible that's what he can tell. He slowly ate the fruit until he swallowed the last piece. He looked at Aokiji. He knew that he is showing his emotions to the man. He didn't care. He just wanted to let the man know that he is grateful for everything that he'd done for him. With one final looked, he jumped in the man's arms around its neck and hugged him tight.
Thank you for everything Aokiji. Someday I'll come back and repay you. That's what he wanted to say but by the time he opened his mouth, he immediately shut it. If he will speak, the tears that he's been trying to hide for five years will burst. The man hugged him back even tighter than Ace. With one final hugged, he let go of the kid. As the kid's feet touch the ground, he ran away from the man.
done and done... no Whitebeard pirates yet... haha...
