Hello everyone, here is the next chapter
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Whitebeard sat in his chair on deck and looked at the ones out, which weren't many since supper had started a few minutes ago and many were inside the galley. Whitebeard would join them soon since he had decided to wait for those who had guard duty now, and that would end in 15 minutes. He had made a half-promise to Izou to wait since the crossdresser was also trying out some new things with the placement of everyone and the captain also wanted to see how it went and looked. It had seemed to be a good idea as it was somewhat easier to communicate, at least during the day when they were a lot out on watch. There were only half the amount at night.
After 5 minutes, he noticed Ace and Trevor walking over the deck, seeming to be okay, which was good. Ace had had this look when he got the assignment before, but he looked okay now, which was good. He was supposed to be back half an hour ago and had maybe been back for a short time, and it was good to see him. The captain noticed the two assassins heading towards the commander's hallway, and had a thought they weren't going to join them, which made him frown a bit. He hadn't seen either one at dinner. ¨Ace,¨ He started, getting the assassin's attention as he walked, him and Trevor not stopping. There was something that seemed off, but he wasn't sure. ¨Are you joining us for supper?¨
Ace shook his head, ¨Not right now, we can come later, Pops.¨ Ace then turned to look where he was heading, turning a corner, Trevor giving a laugh as he followed.
Whitebeard sat stunned, not sure if he heard right. ¨Did… Did that just happen?¨ Whitebeard wasn't sure how to respond to Izou, him also looking at where Ace went, completely shocked. Namur, who was next to Izou, spoke next. ¨I think so.¨ Ace had never called him, or anyone, a nickname. He did call him 'Whitebeard', but even that had taken time. Ace was a formal person, he hadn't expected Ace to call him Pops for a long long time.
Whitebeard couldn't help but smile when he was sure he had heard right, giving a laugh. He was ecstatic and overjoyed that Ace had called him Pops, that had to be a big step. He felt as this meant Ace was really adapting to everything and liking it here on the ship with them. This was a really good thing.
Izou clapped his hands, looking glad as he looked at him. ¨This is amazing! We need to celebrate this!¨ Whitebeard gave a laugh, feeling really happy. ¨We should! But not yet, we can't do it without Ace!¨ Izou gave a laugh at that too, agreeing, same with Namur. Both looking happy.
He felt as if Ace was really his son now. This was a big step, a step in the right direction. This was the happiest he had felt in a long time. Ace called him Pops! This was big!
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Marco walked out of his door after finishing some paperwork. He had decided to do it earlier, as he had the time and wasn't needed for any work or duty yet. He did have the late night shift and would be up until then. Supper was coming to a finish and Marco was thinking of heading there to get something to eat before it was over. As he was out his door, he remembered hearing Trevor earlier, for some reason yelling. Trevor had yelled Bunny, meaning Ace was back, and Marco knew Ace hadn't been there for dinner, he should eat too and it was always best to eat during the meals they had.
When he got to Ace's door and knocked, he was shocked when the door was open. Ace usually always closed his door. Marco slowly opened the door, knowing he shouldn't be intruding like this, but he knew Ace always closed his door. When he saw the inside of the room and saw the bed, he blinked as he saw the two figures there and how they laid.
Ace was lying on his stomach on the bed, on top of the covers. Trevor lying over Ace's legs with his own legs, looking to have literally fallen onto the bed and fallen asleep at once.
That thought gave him an idea as to why they were laying like that. Marco walked into the room, closing the door behind him carefully, before walking up to the bed. Marco moved a hand to Ace's shoulder, carefully giving a small shake. ¨Ace, yoi?¨ No reaction. Marco gave a sigh, Ace was a light sleeper, he would have woken up from him just walking into his room. Ace would never let anyone lay over him either, even though it was only his legs. Ace had to be drunk, really drunk to have fallen on the bed and even not reacting to the fact Trevor had literally fallen asleep over his legs.
Marco gave a look to Trevor, who also hadn't stirred or moved. With a small frown, he carefully moved to touch his shoulder too, knowing most assassins were on guard. When he gave a small shake, there was no reaction there either. Both Ace and Trevor were drunk, passed out drunk.
Marco gave a sigh, not really sure what to do now. He knew what he should do if it was just Ace, but Trevor was also here and Marco wasn't sure if he should move the other or not, not sure how he would react. Before he could think more about it, the door opened. When he turned to look, he saw it was Mika, who had a normal calm look. ¨I guessed Trevor was here with Ace.¨ Marco gave a nod, ¨I think they are both drunk, yoi.¨ Marco had a feeling Mika knew Ace drank a lot and Trevor was in the same boat, maybe even Mika was with them.
Mika gave a nod, ¨I guessed so. His assignment wasn't a good one.¨ Marco gave a nod, he had guessed so himself. Mika walked up to the bed, ¨I can take Trevor.¨ Marco gave a nod, it was probably the best to take them to their own beds, and Mika could be with Trevor. Marco also had a feeling Trevor wouldn't like to be carried over the deck to the spare rooms, were Trevor and Mika got rooms for now. There was a way to go through the ship and avoid the deck, but one would still meet a lot of people. Marco looked at Mika, ¨If you want, you can take Trevor to my room, so you don't need to take him to carry his room, yoi.¨ He wasn't going to be in his room for a while anyway. If he was going to be inside, he would be in Ace's room. He wanted to ask Pops if he could postpone his night shift a bit, so he could be with Ace, to make sure he was okay.
Mika gave a nod, looking at him. ¨Thank you, Commander Marco. I am sure Trevor will appreciate it.¨ Marco gave a nod, he thought so too. He was on his way to ask if he should help with carrying Trevor, but before he could, Mika had already lifted Trevor over her shoulder, not seeming to have any issues with it. Mika was probably really strong herself. Marco gave a nod to Mika as she left, Mika giving a nod to him as she left.
When they were gone, heading to his room, Marco went over to Ace and moved his position to a more comfortable position, moving him to his side, just in case something happened, like Ace throwing up or waking up. He dragged the covers over Ace before he went to speak to Pops, going to ask if he could postpone the night shift a few hours. Ace did sleep more than usual when he was drunk, but he didn't sleep as long as a normal person would have.
When he got to the galley, there weren't many people left, most having finished and moved along with their duties, some might even going to bed as they were needing to be up in the night for their shifts. When he saw the table where Pops sat, he noticed the man looking happy, more so than usual. Something good must have happened and he mildly wondered what, but decided to think of what it could be later. For now he wanted to see if he could get his shift postponed, hoping to not needing to say Ace was drunk, as there were some people there. There weren't many, thankfully, but it was Izou who knew Ace drank, and Namur, Rakuyo, Speed Jiru and Jozu. The two latter being a bit away.
When he was close to the table and about to speak, Pops gave a smile to him, looking overjoyed. ¨Marco, son! Do you know what happened?¨ Marco blinked, something really good must have happened. Marco shook his head, ¨No, yoi.¨ He might as well hear what it was before he asked about the night shift. Pops gave a big smile, beaming with happiness.
¨Ace called me Pops!¨ Said the man with an even bigger smile.
Marco blinked, the words sinking in. Oh no. He hoped Ace hadn't said that while drunk, he had just literally collapsed in a dead faint on the bed. Pops looked at him, ¨Marco? Why don't you look happy, this is really good!¨ Marco used a hand to massage his face a small bit, before looking at the ones who sat close, ¨Could you give me and Pops a word, yoi?¨ Namur, Rakuyo, Speed Jiru and Jozu nodded, giving him small frowns in question as they moved. Izou didn't move, but gave him a frown. ¨Why? This is good news, why don't you of all people look happy?¨ Izou knew Ace drank, so he wasn't too dangerous overhearing. Marco moved the hand to his face again, not wanting to do this, but needed to.
¨Pops, I'm sorry, yoi. But I came to ask if you could postpone my night shift.¨ When the man gave him a questioning look, wondering what that had to do with anything, Marco shook his head a bit, giving a small sigh.
¨Ace is passed out drunk in his bed, yoi. He must have collapsed as soon as he was close to it.¨
Marco felt guilty when he could see what he said setting in on Pops, his face falling. ¨He's drunk?¨ Marco gave a nod, massaging his face. ¨Yes, yoi. I'm sorry.¨ Pops gave a nod, the happiness gone and now looking somber. ¨Did he seem okay? And what about Trevor?¨ Marco gave a sigh. ¨Trevor is just as drunk, he's with Mika. And I don't know about Ace, but I am not sure if he will remember or meant to call you Pops.¨ Pops gave a nod, looking pensive, making Marco feel even more guilty for telling it. Pops looked at him, ¨Do you just want to postpone your shift?¨ Marco gave a nod, ¨Yes, yoi. Ace doesn't usually sleep much longer than normal, even when drunk.¨
Pops gave a nod. Before he could speak, Izou did. ¨I can take a third of your shift.¨ Marco blinked, looking at the crossdresser. ¨But didn't you have the day shift, yoi?¨ Izou gave a nod, ¨I did. But Thatch is busy anyway, and it's only a third of it.¨ Marco gave a nod, ¨Thank you, Izou.¨ Izou gave a nod, sending a small smile. Marco looked at Pops, giving a small sigh. ¨I'm sorry, Pops. I didn't mean to ruin it.¨ Pops shook his head, giving a somber smile. ¨It's fine, son. I'm glad you told me. I thought something seemed off about him, but I didn't get to think over it because I was shocked.¨ Marco gave a nod, he understood that. Had he been out too, he would have been shocked himself. ¨Trevor has said Ace usually has his mind with him, so he might remember it, yoi.¨ It would be best if Ace remembered himself saying it. The times Marco had been with Ace after being drunk, Ace had never seemed confused or seemed to have forgotten anything.
Pops gave a nod, having a somber look. ¨But he might not have meant it, or realized he said it.¨ Marco gave a sigh as he nodded. ¨I'm sorry.¨ Pops shook his head, giving a half smile. ¨It's fine, son. We can take it in the morning, when Ace is up.¨ Marco gave a nod, that sounded like the best idea at the moment. He gave a nod to Pops, ¨I'll see you tomorrow, yoi.¨ The man gave a nod, giving a goodnight as Marco left.
When Marco got to Ace's room, he still hadn't moved any.
Marco took off his sash, shoes and dagger as he slipped into the bed, moving an arm to lay over Ace, his hand being on Ace's head and carefully moving through Ace's hair. Ace looked relaxed as he slept, not making any movement.
Marco gave a small breath as he relaxed and closed his eyes, his hand slowly moving on Ace's head. Marco hoped, almost desperately so, that Ace would remember and hopefully meant what he said. But he wouldn't know before Ace woke up and Marco wasn't sure how to tell if he didn't remember.
He would take it in the morning. For now, he would relax.
-x-
Ace felt himself waking up, his head hurting to some extent. Ace slowly moved a hand to his head, massaging it and hoping it would help. After a second, he felt another hand move to his head, massaging it. Ace was a bit started, and opened his eyes to see who it was. He saw it was Marco, who laid on one arm, the other hand on his head, massaging it. After seeing it was Marco, him also giving a smile, Ace closed his eyes again, the small light in the room hurting. Ace just needed a minute for the worst to pass.
After a minute, getting time to gather himself and make most of the fog and headache disappear, the hand on his head also helping, Ace opened his eyes again. The light didn't hurt this time, Ace feeling better and more awake. Marco gave a smile, ¨How you feeling, yoi?¨ Ace gave a small nod, ¨I'm feeling okay.¨ Marco gave a nod, keeping the hand on his head. Ace laid and relaxed, enjoying the silence and the hand on his head, it was calming. After some minutes, he felt Marco shifting a bit. When Ace looked at him, Marco gave a small look. ¨Do you remember last night, yoi?¨ Ace blinked. Marco had never asked if he remembered what had happened while he was drunk. Had he done anything?
Ace tried to think, sure there had to be a reason Marco asked. He remembers sitting with Trevor and drinking for some time, emptying the bottle faster than Ace had thought. He and Trevor had spoken about some things on the ship, on how everyone on the crew called the captain Pops and each other brothers and sisters, wondering how everyone could call so many their family.
Trevor had jokingly asked when he was going to call the others his family or the captain 'Pops', which he had no answer to. Ace wasn't one to use nicknames, the only one he used was Lu for Luffy. It didn't feel right for him to use nicknames. Trevor had said he would never do it knowing who he was, which also made him give a small laugh. It was true, it would take time for things like that. Trevor had brought that up some more, the man usually getting small stuck at certain things drunk, especially things he found funny. But it was better than having Trevor annoying him or others, he was good at that. He always meant well, but he was way too truthful at times when he was drunk.
Speaking of which, were was Trevor? Ace was sure Trevor had been in his room when he had gone, or more like collapsed in the bed. They had walked over the deck, Dust being busy so he couldn't teleport to his room and Ace wasn't too fond of using that power when he was drunk. They were good at not showing they were intoxicated, so they had just climbed up and walked over the deck. Thankfully, there weren't many on the deck, only a few commanders and the captain, who had asked if they would eat. They probably should have eaten, but both knew they should head to bed, so Ace had declined, Trevor laughing at it for some reason. Why did he laugh at that? Ace had just… Ace kept a sound inside.
He had declined and called the captain Pops.
Ace might be mostly coherent drunk, but his mind could still sometimes mix things up and his mind was still remembering the fresh conversation on how everyone called the man Pops and that Ace wouldn't do that. Ace had not meant or realized he had done that, he shouldn't have walked over deck while drunk, that was a bad idea.
Ace gave a nod as he closed his eyes, he had not meant to say that, hoping the captain didn't think much of it. He felt the hand on his head move some more, ¨Do you remember what you said?¨ Ace gave a nod, ¨Did he said anything on it?¨ Ace heard some shifting, thinking Marco nodded, ¨Yes, yoi. He was really happy about it.¨ Ace kept a sigh inside, on his way to speak when Marco continued. ¨I told him you were intoxicated, that you might not have meant it.¨ Ace gave a nod. That was good, Marco already having done some damage control, meaning he didn't need to tell and the captain still thinking he had meant it.
Ace shook his head a bit, opening his eyes and giving a sigh. ¨I didn't mean to say it.¨ He saw Marco giving a nod, ¨I thought so, yoi. I think Pops is also thinking that, so you don't need to worry. But I think he might ask about it.¨ Ace gave a nod, he could handle that and understood the man might ask about it. ¨That's fine.¨ Marco gave a nod, ¨But for now we can relax, yoi. I need to leave in two hours for the night shift, but that's it.¨ Ace gave a nod, that sounded like a good idea.
They laid and relaxed for some time, Marco having his hand on Ace's head, massaging it. They had some small conversation a few times, but that was it. After two hours, Marco left for his night shift, Ace staying in bed to relax some more, enjoying the silence and darkness of the room. It was good when Marco was there too, Ace wouldn't have minded if he had stayed.
After some hours, he heard the door open and Ace didn't need to look to see who it was. ¨How are you, Bunny?¨ Ace gave a small wave at Trevor as he turned around in bed, not wanting to deal with the man yet. He heard Trevor give a small sigh, ¨If you're fine, I'm heading to my bed.¨ Ace gave a small wave at him again, making him leave and closing the door, Ace mildly wondering where the man had been, knowing he wouldn't have gone from his room just to check on him, before heading back to his room. He would ask about that later.
After staying in bed for another hour, he decided to get up. He got some clothes before he went for a quick shower. When he was finished with that, he did some paperwork, before heading to the galley to eat. It was still early, breakfast just starting, so there wouldn't be many in the galley. When he got to the galley, there was barely anyone there, mostly only those who had had the early night shift. After being there for a few minutes and getting some food, Ace got an assignment. With a small sigh, since he needed to leave now, he told Curiel he would be gone for around half the day, maybe until evening, the man saying okay and Ace left to change.
-x-
Whitebeard sat in his room in the evening, relaxing. He had been told, when he woke up, that Ace was away on an assignment and wouldn't be back until later during the day or evening. The captain had hoped to get to speak to Ace about what had happened yesterday and hoped he would be able to do it today still. He had told the ones on watch he wanted to speak to Ace, and if they saw him, to tell him so Ace could come to his room if he had the time. He had asked Marco, and the first commander had said he had asked Ace about it, but also said he should speak to Ace himself, which the captain understood.
When he was about to turn a page in the book he was reading, someone knocked at his door. When he gave the come in, he was glad to see it was Ace.
Whitebeard gave a smile as he closed the book and put it away, looking at Ace. ¨Good evening, son. How did it go?¨ Ace gave a nod, sitting down in a chair. ¨It went okay.¨ The captain nodded, that was good at least. The captain looked at Ace, trying to figure out how to start. ¨Yesterday, when you were walking over deck before supper, you said something that had me, and some others, shocked.¨ Ace gave a nod. ¨I remember and know what I said.¨ The captain gave a nod, that was good at least. Before he could speak, Ace gave a sigh, looking at him. ¨I did not mean to say it, it was an accident.¨ The captain nodded, he had thought that. ¨I had thought so. Marco had said you were intoxicated, I just wanted to know if you chose to say it or not.¨
Whitebeard was a bit sad that Ace hadn't meant it, but knew Ace had been drunk yesterday, so much so he had passed out. But he had still had a hope he had meant it. Ace gave a nod. ¨I shouldn't have walked over deck at that time, that was wrong of me.¨ Whitebeard shook his head, he didn't want Ace to avoid going on deck, even if he was drunk. ¨It's fine, I was just shocked. You don't usually use nicknames like that.¨ Ace gave a small chuckle, before he gave a sigh. ¨I don't feel comfortable with nicknames, I was taught to avoid them.¨ The captain shook his head. ¨It's fine, son. It will maybe happen later. Even if it doesn't, it's fine.¨ The captain hoped Ace would feel comfortable with calling him Pops sometime, but knew it would be hard for Ace.
Ace gave a nod. ¨I can try to do it, but I make no promises.¨ The captain shook his head. ¨Don't force it, that would be wrong. If you don't feel comfortable with it, you don't, and that's fine.¨ Whitebeard meant what he said, it would be wrong if it was forced At the same time, he wanted Ace to call him Pops, but he wouldn't force him. Ace gave a nod, giving a smile.
The captain spent some time speaking to Ace, not having had much time to speak with him in calmness and private for a while, just to hear how everything was going. It was good to know Ace was enjoying it here, still settling and getting used to everything. Ace had been with them for months, but it was still all new for Ace. Ace stayed for almost 2 hours, before he had to leave because he got another assignment. The captain giving his usual be safe before he left. He hoped Ace would always be safe, not getting into too many dangerous situations. But Ace were the best, he could take care of himself good.
-x-
Ace gave a sigh as he read the note he got from Hanzo, saying he had tried all he could, but couldn't translate or decode the folder he had sent to him a few days ago. Ace liked this less and less. He had tried himself, and still had had no luck. The person who had had these folders had way too many guards and was a nobody. Yes, he had killed and tortured, but he wasn't known, he wasn't a noble, he wasn't a Blue Blooded Patrician, neither having any affiliations with them. None of it made any sense for the man to have anything in normal code, much less something in a code Ace hadn't seen before.
With a small sigh, placing the folder he had away and taking the other with him in a pouch, he headed out on deck. Ace looked at the captain, telling he needed to leave for some time, saying he would be gone for everything between an hour and four hours. Whitebeard said it was fine, giving the usual note to be safe. He gave a look to Trevor as he left, silently saying he wanted to speak to him when he returned, which he nodded to. After making sure that was fine, Ace went to change.
After he had changed into his assassin outfit, he left for the Red Cloud.
When he got to the meeting room, someone was already there, speaking to Daisuke. It was Jace, who had really made himself known the last months, now starting to get close to the top ones, but still had a way to go. When Daisuke saw him, he quickly wrapped his conversation up, before sending Jace on his way, Jace giving a bow tas he left and one as he passed him, which he returned with a nod. When Jace was gone, Ace walked up to the desk there and sat down in a chair.
Daisuke looked at him. ¨Ace, what brings you here?¨ Ace grabbed the note he got from Hanzo, giving it to Daisuke. ¨The folder I sent you a few days ago, I sent one with the same code to Hanzo, he has no idea what it is either, even after checking with those he knows. I hope you might have managed to decode some of it.¨ Daisuke looked the note over, before he looked at him. ¨You haven't gotten any further either?¨ Ace shook his head, he still couldn't decode any of it. Daisuke gave a sigh, grabbing a folder and opening it, Ace seeing it was the one he had sent him, a sheet of paper he had noted on next to it. ¨I have tried all I can, and the moment i thought i might have been onto something, it was proven to be wrong as I read more on.¨
Ace gave a nod, he had felt the same himself. He had thought he had cracked it a bit, only to find out the code was not closer to being cracked. ¨Have you found anything out on the man, Ragnor?¨ Daisuke gave a sigh, shaking his head. ¨I have looked and asked many. To our knowledge, that place where he was, is supposed to be wasteland, the man not existing, him not even being the one to do the torturing.¨ Ace frowned. ¨What do you mean?¨ Daisuke took a file and handed it to him. ¨It wasn't him, the leader, who did it, he tried everything to stay hidden. The one who did it was his next in command or something. When Ragnor found out, he instantly killed him, to make sure he never did it again. But it was too late, someone had escaped and told you. He did everything he could to stay hidden.¨
Ace gave a nod. This was getting more and more weird. He looked at Daisuke. ¨The island we found him on was close to North Blue.¨ Daisuke gave a nod, Are you thinking of informing Germa 66?¨ Ace gave a nod, ¨They might know as this was found close to them. They may have seen this code before.¨ Daisuke gave a nod, looking at him as he gave a sigh. ¨I think it is worth a chance, even if they decline to help.¨ Ace nodded. He knew there was a chance of them not agreeing to help, but he was willing to take that. This was by far more unusual than normal, especially now that he knew the leader didn't torture anyone and had no records. There was obviously something there, and it might be relevant to Germa 66.
After making sure he and Daisuke agreed on telling and giving a folder to Germa 66, Ace prepared to leave so he could speak to the leader, to Garuda, Daisuke telling him to be careful. Ace would be careful right now, wanting to make sure they could get Germa 66's help and would approach carefully.
When Ace was prepared, he sent Dust to Germa Kingdom, before Ace disappeared.
When he appeared, he saw some people there, everyone giving him looks. He was at the entrance to the base, and Ace calmly waited. After a minute, one of the commanders came out of the base, looking at him. ¨Ace of Spades, what brings you here?¨ Ace gave a small nod, if he remembered correctly, this was Reiju. ¨I need a word with Garuda if it would be possible, about some urgent matter.¨ Reiju gave a nod, ¨I will see if he has the time for you, Ace of Spades.¨ Ace gave a nod. Reiju took a few steps back, before using a Den Den to make a call. After a minute, she turned to him and gave a nod, ¨Garuda has the time now, Ace of Spades.¨ Ace gave a nod and followed the commander to the meeting room where Garuda was. He noticed the other commanders being outside the door, Reiju staying out with them as Ace went inside the room, Reiju closing the door behind him.
When he got inside, he gave a small nod to Garuda, before sitting down in a chair. Garuda looked at him. ¨Ace of Spades, what brings you here?¨
Ace gave a nod, taking the folder out. ¨I found this folder on an island close to East Blue, but not in East Blue. It is written in a code neither Ezio, Black Dragon or I have seen, and we believe this is something that holds vital information about something someone is trying very hard to hide, or, in worst case scenario, a threat.¨ Garuda gave a nod, taking the folder. ¨Why do you believe this to be a threat? Just for it to be in a code is not unusual.¨ Ace gave a nod and explained the circumstances around it. When he was finished, Garuda gave a nod, ¨I agree that does sound unusual. I will take a look, and If I find anything worth mentioning, I will send it to you.¨
Ace gave a nod, ¨Thank you, Garuda.¨ Garuda gave a nod back to him, but didn't say anything. Ace took it as his cue to leave and stood up, giving a small bow, before he disappeared, appearing back on Amegakure. Ace hoped Garuda could shine some light on what the folder said, to either confirm or deny that it was any danger. Ace went and updated Daisuke, before he left back to the boat. As he had motioned to earlier, Trevor was in his room, waiting for him. Ace sat down in his chair by the desk, starting to write to Hanzo as he updated Trevor on everything. Trevor wasn't too happy about the fact they went to Germa 66, him not liking how they acted, especially the male commanders since they looked down on everyone not high up. But he accepted it.
Now they needed to wait.
-x-
Ace sat in the meeting room with most of the commanders and captain. They were done with the meeting and were speaking about some other things, Trevor also being present as he had nothing else to do.
As they were relaxing and enjoying themselves, Dust came with an envelope to him, Ace giving a small frown as it was marked with the mark to Germa 66. It had been two days since he had delivered the folder to Germa 66. As he took the envelope, he noticed it was light, much lighter than it should be if it had any information about the folder. When he opened the envelope, he gave more of a frown when it was a single letter, the letter saying Garuda wanted to see him in person as soon as possible. Ace thought it over as he handed the note to Trevor.
Trevor frowned as he read it, before looking at him. ¨Didn't he said he would send the information?¨ Ace gave a nod. Garuda had specifically said he would send it. Trevor shook his head, ¨Then why is he asking to see you in person?¨ Ace shook his head, ¨I don't know.¨ Trevor gave a small nod. ¨Are you going?¨ Ace nodded. Trevor gave a sigh, giving the note back to him. ¨Be careful.¨ Ace gave a nod to Trevor, before looking at the captain, who looked at him worriedly, most likely not liking the conversation and that Trevor told him to be careful, something Trevor had never done.
Ace shook his head lightly. ¨It will go fine, just a bit unexpecting that I need to leave. It will take around an hour or so I believe.¨ Whitebeard gave a nod, ¨Okay, son. Be safe.¨ Ace gave a nod, before he went to change.
When he was ready, he left to speak to Garuda.
Reiju was waiting for him outside the base and led him to the meeting room, where Garuda was. When Ace got inside, he gave a nod, before sitting down in a chair. Garuda gave a half nod back. ¨The folder you gave me, I have never seen anything like it.¨ Ace kept a sigh inside, that was not the information he wanted. ¨Did you manage to figure anything out?¨ Garuda gave a nod, ¨The entire folder is written in different code. Not just one. One word seems to be one type of code, and the net word a different one.¨ Garuda handed him the folder. ¨With some help from an old friend, we managed to decode a few words, but that was it.¨
Ace gave a nod, opening and seeing a see codes still there, a sheet beside it with some text, most likely the decoded words. Ace looked back at Garuda after closing the folder. ¨Did you figure anything more out?¨ Garuda shook his head. ¨No.¨ Ace gave a nod, standing up and giving a bow. ¨Thank you for your help, Garuda.¨ Garuda gave a nod, ¨Am I right in thinking you will tell if you find out more in what the folder says?¨ Ace gave a nod, ¨If it is relevant for Germa 66 or East Blue, I will send a note.¨ Garuda gave a nod. Ace gave a last nod, before he disappeared, appearing on Amegakure. Ace headed to the meeting room and told Daisuke what Garuda had told him.
Daisuke gave a frown, not liking that it was as coded as it was. Ace and Daisuke went over what they had gotten from Garuda, which wasn't much, but it was more than what they had. After going over it, Ace gave a sigh as they only had a few words, those being: World, Adam, Change, and King.
From what that gave, they didn't have much to go on. The only thing that might help were king and the name Adam. Daisuke saying he would look into the noble families and Blue Blooded Patricians for an Adam, them often calling themselves king. It might not be something too bad, maybe only a noble speaking on how he wants to be king and change the world into how he wants it to look. The nobles usually were like that. The good thing was that neither the nobles or Blue Blooded Patricians would be a hard thing to deal with, none of them could fight. It was good to know it weren't a big threat now. The most plausible thing was that Ragnor wanted to get into the circle of being known, therefore trying to come in contact with others. They would still look into it, just to be sure.
After speaking a bit more with Daisuke, Ace left back to the boat.
Trevor was waiting on him it seemed like. Ace took the other to his room and told what had happened, Trevor agreeing on the theory they had. It made sense and they had seen people using coded letters to get into the circle of nobles and Blue Blooded Patricians, especially Blue Blooded Patricians.
It was good to know they were over with that for now.
And that's the chapter, hope you enjoyed
And I have made a decision. Some of you might remember I mentioned something about a 'climax' or big battle many chapters back. This has not yet happened as I got kind of sidetracked and had issues getting back on track.
Anyway, I am going to make that climax happen now, or soon. It will hopefully start off in the next chapter, if not, it will be in the next one after that and I will see what I'll do after that
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And if you like this story, go check out Ace of Spades One Shot which contains one shots and different events from this story