Hello everyone, here is the next chapter

Stuff will happen in this one, and more build up for later

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Whitebeard sat in his chair out on deck, enjoying the calmness of the day. It wasn't a sunny day, the sky cloudy. There thankfully weren't any dark ones, but the threat to rain or a storm was still there. It was the New World after all. Many were out on the deck, because even if it was cloudy, it was a warm day. Most of the commanders were out, a few inside doing work, one of these being Ace, and would most likely come out soon for lunch. Trevor was out with them, and Mika was on an assignment, but was too long before she would return.

The assassins hadn't had too many assignments, which was good, them getting a chance to relax too, Ace even managing to have time to go to Stefan's island with Marco yesterday, and it had seemed to do Marco good, most likely getting to talk to Moro and San. Stefan also seemed happy, having joined. The captain hoped they could go there again a day, all of them.

As they were relaxing, a noise had the captain turn to the left, to where Ace's mark was, and saw Mika there, in her assassin's clothes, Dust on her shoulder, the raven flying off to his nest. As Mika was back, Trevor looked at her. "How did it go?" He always asked her that when she returned, same with Ace. Whitebeard thought the woman would nod and say fine, say it could have gone better, or just not answer, as they usually did.

But, instead of doing that, Mika started crying, sobbing even, shocking everyone.

Trevor moved first, going over to her with his arms open, Mika going into his embrace, crying into his shoulder, holding around him back. Trevor did his best to comfort the other assassin by stroking her back and just being there, not speaking, Mika continuing to cry and sob. It must have been a bad assignment to make the woman like this. The captain knew she was tough.

After a minute, Trevor spoke. "What do you want for lunch?" Mika gave a small nod as she answered. "S-sushi." Whitebeard wondered a bit why that was a question Trevor asked, but soon realised it was comfort food, Thatch seeming to realise it too, heading off to the infirmary, most likely to make that for the assassin. Food could be a huge comfort at times. After another minute, Trevor gave a small frown. "You're over an hour early to the earliest." It was a statement, but the captain looked at a watch and saw it too. Mika shouldn't be back before an hour and fifteen minutes. Maybe it had gone way south, and it ended early, the reason she was back early and as emotional.

Mika gave a nod, still sobbing as she answered. "I-I couldn't h-handle it anymore. I a-asked Ace to take o-over."

It was said between sobs, voice raw from the emotions, but the captain heard nonetheless. The assignment had been so tough that Mika couldn't handle it? And she had asked Ace to take over since she couldn't do it? It must have been a really tough assignment. "Bunny took over?" Asked Trevor, looking down at Mika's head, him being a head taller than her. Mika gave a nod, not saying anything, making Trevor also nod.

The captain wondered if Ace would be fine. It must be really bad to make the woman like this, more so when she couldn't handle it. Ace was tough, but even he had a limit, although he might be stronger than Mika, at least better at hiding his emotions. The captain hoped Ace would be fine when he returned.

Trevor stood and comforted Mika for a small bit, before they headed into the galley, Mika getting a batch of sushi from Thatch, her seeming to enjoy that. She was still emotional during the lunch, leaving early after eating half of the sushi she got, heading to her room to relax, seeming tired. Trevor joined her, but returned a couple hours later, continuing with the day normally. When Whitebeard was on his way to ask what had happened to make Mika this distraught, Trevor shook his head before he could ask, which had him let it go, at least for now.

One hour after dinner, Ace appeared from the commanders hallway, most likely having appeared in his room, looking to have taken a shower. When he got out on deck, he looked at Trevor. "How's Mika?" Trevor gave a sigh. "Currently asleep. She got some comfort food and cried for a couple hours." The captain blinked. She had cried that much? She must have had another breakdown in her room with Trevor. Ace gave a nod.

"She left at a good time. She couldn't handle what was happening, and it only got worse."

Trevor gave a sigh, before nodding. Trevor must know what it all was about, seeming to have an understanding look, looking a bit somber. Ace did look fine, but the captain knew Ace was good at hiding his emotions. At least for periods of time. As Trevor looked to be on his way to speak, Ace turned around, speaking as he did. "I'll go and fix the file and such." Then Ace was gone behind the corner, the door to the commanders hallway opening a second later.

As that happened, Trevor gave a loud sigh, heading after Ace, a hand massaging his face. Whitebeard was sure Trevor was going to go and be with Ace, help him handle this, help with work, or just be there. As Trevor was gone, Marco moved to follow, but Whitebeard stopped the first commander, telling to let Trevor handle this. This wasn't just a bad assignment, this was worse. It was best to let Trevor handle it for now. Marco accepted it, although he did it reluctantly. Whitebeard got Marco wanted to be with Ace, but not right now. He could go later.

After an hour, Trevor came back out. Many were doing their duties before the evening. As Trevor came out, he headed up to his chair, Marco doing the same, sensing Trevor would say something on Ace. There weren't any close to his chair at the moment, which was good. When Trevor was in front of him, he waited a few seconds for Marco, before he gave a sigh. "Ace is most likely going to be really drunk later, and I won't even try and stop him. Just so you know since Shanks is coming by soon."

Whitebeard gave a nod. Shanks was dropping by in a few hours, the captain needing to ask the red-haired pirate if he could keep an eye on things in the New World, seeing as they needed to head to the Grand Line for a small emergency.

Marco gave a nod. "How is Ace now, yoi? What was the assignment about?" Trevor gave a small sigh. "Ace is working on putting the file together, using a bit of time. Most is done now though." Whitebeard gave a nod, thinking Trevor had just talked to Ace a bit before, being there for him, maybe even helping with the folder. It probably took time since it was something tough. Trevor gave another sigh before he continued.

"The assignment was about children one of the worst ones I've heard about. A kid, 1 year old, died 5 times in Ace's arms, 4 other children dying, and just a lot of torture, pain, and death."

Whitebeard gave a nod, having a somber look. How Ace managed that was a mystery. It was no wonder Mika was in the state she was. Ace shouldn't have been able to look as calm and normal as he did earlier. It was sad to see Ace was that good at hiding emotions, also a bit scary. Trevor looked at Marco. "I know you probably want to go to him. But, give him an hour or three to just gather himself and sort this through." Marco gave a nod at it, accepting it. Whitebeard understood it, and would let Ace gather himself too.

Things continued calm after that, Mika appearing after half an hour, looking better. A bit after that, maybe 20 minutes, Trevor got up and left for the commanders quarters, most likely to check on Ace. When Trevor hadn't come out after half an hour, the captain was sure Trevor was making sure Ace was fine. After 2 hours, Ace still not being out, they sighted the Red Force's ship, seeing it was Shanks. As they were only half an hour away from each other, both Trevor and Ace came out.

Whitebeard kept a sigh inside when he saw Ace. His eyes were glassy, looking more melancholy, but tried to look normal. He could see Marco noticing this too, going over and standing beside Ace, the assassin most likely coming out since Shanks was coming. The red-haired man would just cause havoc if Ace wasn't out.

The captain only hoped Shanks wouldn't notice Ace was buzzed.

-x-

Whitebeard gave a breath as Shanks left, glad to know the meeting had gone fine. He knew it most likely would, but there was still a chance the man would be his annoying self, and that would maybe be bad as Ace wasn't in the best state, him still being buzzed, or maybe closing in on drunk as the alcohol settled more. Ace had made a small half-stumble not long ago. It had seemed like Benn noticed, but he didn't say anything on it.

Ace hadn't said anything during the meeting, just standing still and looking around, eyes glassy, the thing that gave it away and making him think he was past buzzed now. It was also perfect to know they would get help from Shanks for a few days, making it easier for them to handle things in the Grand Line as they needed to leave for that, the reason they had asked Shanks for help. This did also mean it would be calm for a few days as they traveled.

As Shanks' ship was gone from sight, Marco turned to Ace, and the captain hoped it was to tell Ace that they could leave for a small while, it would be calm anyway and he had spoken to Marco about it earlier. Marco got Ace's attention and started to speak. ¨We have a few relaxing days now, yoi. How about we take a day off or something and just relax somewhere? Maybe at Saba-,¨

¨I love you,¨ Said Ace suddenly, cutting Marco off and shocking everyone.

Before any of them could even think to react, Ace looked a bit embarrassed as he moved a hand to his face, closing his eyes. ¨I mean, I would love that.¨ Trevor started laughing, even falling down to his knees. Ace looked more embarrassed by that and gave a nod. ¨I'm going back to my room now.¨ Ace then left, hand still on his face as he looked embarrassed.

When Ace was gone, many of them were still in shock. They knew Ace wasn't the one to say stuff like that, to show much affection; he didn't look used to it. And, this did also tell the captain Ace was past buzzed, way past it. He knew Ace mixed things up when he was drunk, but he was much more truthful and said what he meant. He couldn't help but give a chuckle himself at that, especially when he noticed Marco still shocked.

Marco soon got out of the some of the shock and moved after Ace, not saying anything as he still looked a bit shocked. Trevor was still laughing as Marco left, holding around his stomach.

-x-

Marco walked in the commanders' hallway, heading for Ace's door. He had been utterly shocked when Ace had suddenly cut him off and said 'I love you,' before looking embarrassed. He knew Ace was drunk now, but he also knew Ace said more of what was on his mind drunk, while it was a bit mixed. He had probably meant to say 'he would love that', but he did mean what he had said. Marco moved to Ace's room, opening the door to see Ace lying on the bed, head in his pillow. When Marco got inside and closed the door, he looked at Ace. ¨How are you, yoi?¨

He heard Ace laugh at that, moving to sit up on his knees, cheeks tinted a bit red, most likely a mix from the alcohol and the embarrassment. ¨I'm sorry, for just saying it like that.¨ Marco gave a chuckle, moving closer to Ace. ¨It's fine, yoi. Just didn't expect it like that.¨ Ace gave a laugh at that again, and when Marco was close enough, Ace hugged him, making Marco also go up on the bed and sat on his knees. Ace gave a small laugh. ¨I did not mean for that to come out.¨ Marco gave a chuckle, hugging back. ¨Hey Ace?¨ He started, making the other give a hum. Marco gave a small chuckle. ¨I love you too.¨ Ace gave a chuckle at that, and just kept holding around him.

It might have been said drunk, but Ace never lied. He might have mixed stuff up, but he meant it. That was all Marco needed. He hugged Ace closer and gave a kiss to his head, just sitting on his knees on the bed until Ace fell asleep from the alcohol. He would take the rest tomorrow, hoping the others wouldn't bother him too much about suddenly blurting something like that out.

Marco carefully helped Ace lay down, moving the covers over him, before Marco moved to lay down himself, bringing an arm to be over Ace's body, stroking his back. Marco was sure, and hoped, tomorrow would be a good day.

-x-

Ace felt himself waking up, a hand moving to his head, feeling a headache there, closing his eyes when it hurt to open them.

As Ace was moving himself to a bit more comfortable position, a hand came to his head, massaging it, making Ace give a breath. After a few seconds, feeling the worst going away, Ace opened his eyes, seeing Marco in front of him, having a comforting smile. "Good morning, yoi.¨ Ace just gave a nod, closing his eyes again. His head still hurt, although not as bad as when he woke up. Marco kept his hand on his head, massaging it, which helped a lot. When Ace felt better, much better, a few minutes later, he opened his eyes again, moving to sit up, massaging his face a bit. He heard Marco sitting up too, and when the other was up, he moved a hand to his, which was at the bed. "Ready to head out, yoi?" Ace gave a small frown. Head out? To where? It took him a few seconds, but soon remembered last night.

Marco had asked if they should go somewhere together, seeing as it would be calm for awhile, most likely going to suggest Sabaody Archipelago, but Ace had cut him off, telling he loved Marco.

Ace felt a bit embarrassed, but Marco had handled it fine, Ace giving a small smile at what Marco had said to him later, also remembering Trevor laughing. Ace was sure Trevor would bring this up for a long time. Ace moved his hand away from his face, looking at Marco and nodding. "Yeah, I am. Just give me a few seconds." Marco gave a nod. "We got more than enough time, no need to rush, yoi." Ace gave a nod. It was good Marco was patient. Ace would like to relax a bit more, and not rush. They stayed in bed for a few more minutes, before getting up and readying themselves to leave for Sabaody Archipelago. Whitebeard knew they would leave before coming out, Marco having planned this, which was nice. It would be good to relax a bit.

When they did get to Sabaody Archipelago, they headed for breakfast first, finding a small and calm restaurant a bit to the side. Seeing as they were Marco the Phoenix and Portgas D Ace, they were prepared for people to react to them, but also knew it was an island many pirates were at, meaning they might get to be in peace. And, one had to be really stupid to confront them. They were the first and second commanders at the strongest man's ship after all. Breakfast went by calmly, which Ace felt was good, still somewhat sobering up, the food and peace helping. It was also nice being with Marco. Ace was sure today would be a good day.

When they finished eating and left the restaurant, the clock was closing in on 10, not having stressed and just used their time. When they left, they walked a bit around town, trying to see if they found anything to do, or just walk around. Ace didn't mind either one; just being away from everything was a bit nice for now. After walking for about an hour, they came across something that looked like a small festival of sorts, looking to be an anniversary for something, and many were dancing, singing, playing, and generally having fun. At first, they just watched and looked at a few things, like a few art places at the street there, even having a few tasting places, before Ace heard Marco give a hum.

When Ace looked at the other male, Marco held his hand out. "Want to join the dance, yoi?"

Ace look at the small open space in front of Marco, seeing many there dancing, it being a somewhat slow song, many dancing something close to a fast waltz. Ace gave a smile and nodded, taking Marco's hand. "That sounds nice." Marco gave a nod too, and they headed out to the small open field with the rest, joining in with a half-fast waltz. Marco was a good dancer, but Ace did feel him having issues with the pace at times, most likely not having done a waltz this fast. But, it was still really nice. Ace always enjoyed dancing.

When the song ended a few minutes later, everyone who watched them clapped, before everyone who danced did too, Marco and Ace joining in. Ace couldn't help but give a laugh as a couple in the middle bowed, really over-dramatizing it. It was nice too, just being a calm and good day, people celebrating here. They then walked a bit more around, using most of the day at the celebration, which was to celebrate the island's last day of summer, meaning the temperature would drop a bit here and not be as light, the sun setting earlier. Ace had forgotten about that, and this was a perfect day to be here, meaning there were many and they kind of blended into the crowd.

This was a nice day, and Ace hoped it would stay like this.

-x-

Marco felt happy, enjoying this day out with Ace, enjoying being away from the ship and duties for a day. This rarely ever happened, almost never that they were away from the boat, but it was nice. Marco was also sure Ace liked to have a calm and peaceful day like this after his day yesterday, which Marco had decided not to bring up at all, just letting Ace have fun. They could take that later.

When they moved from the small fair of sorts, having been through most stuff there and they decided to move on, the clock nearing 4 in the day. After walking a bit more around, they soon went past the theater, and saw there was a play about to start, Marco noticing Ace looking at the poster for it, seeming interested.

When Marco looked at it too, it seemed to be a play called 'Peer Gynt', and there was still tickets available. Most people were at the fair, so that made sense. Marco looked at Ace. "Want to watch it, yoi?" Ace looked at him, before giving a nod. "I wouldn't mind if you didn't." Marco gave a chuckle. "Then we should. It sounds interesting." Marco had really enjoyed the last play, and this would probably be as good. Ace seemed to have good taste, and most likely knew the play, or had seen it before.

They went and got tickets, getting spots that were the same as last, only this time, a bit closer to the stage. There was the same kind of couch, and they sat like last time, Ace taking his shoes off and legs up in the seats, leaning towards him on the small armrest between them. When the play started and had been going on for a bit, Marco had to say he found it interesting. It was a funny and interesting play. When it was about halfway, a small break being held, there came a woman to their spot, asking if they wanted any refreshments, and Ace ordered a couple glasses of wine, which sounded perfect.

When they got their drinks, the play started again, and Marco had to say he really enjoyed himself. It was perfect to sit in peace, having a glass of wine, watching a good play, and just enjoying themselves, Ace seeming to really enjoy himself too. After a bit of time, Marco moved his hand to Ace's which was resting at the armrest, softly holding it, Ace moving to hold back, leaning closer to him and having his arm more comfortably on the armrest. This was just perfect.

When the play was over, they stayed a bit in their seats still, not needing to leave and being caught in the crowds leaving too. "That was a good play, yoi." Ace nodded. "Yeah. I haven't seen that one, only heard about it. It was as good as I was told." Marco nodded, agreeing. It was a good play. Marco noticed Ace stretching a bit in his seat, and Marco was sure they would head out soon, most being out by now.

Before Marco could move to stand up, Ace had leaned over and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Thank you for this. Arranging a day out. It's perfect."

Marco shook his head, looking at Ace. "It's nothing, yoi. We both needed a small break." Ace gave a nod. "True. But still, thanks." Marco gave a chuckle, standing up and helping Ace up. When Ace was up, Marco moved to give the other a kiss, Ace leaning into it. When they parted, Marco gave a smile to Ace. "I'm glad you're enjoying yourself, yoi." Ace gave a chuckle. "How could I not? This is just perfect." Marco nodded, agreeing. It was.

They then headed out, walking around, it starting to become a bit late, clock closing in on 10, the play lasting long. When they were walking around, they stopped at a small shop, Ace finding something that caught his eye and wanted to check out, Marco waiting outside. As Marco did, he looked at a display board, which had many posters and such on it, Marco finding one that sort of caught his attention.

Marco gave a small hum, looking at a poster, one for a small church, which would marry people for small amounts, but has no ceremony or anything- just do it and get the papers. Marco was sure Ace wanted something more like that, and not what everyone on the ship wanted, which was a big wedding. Marco wished they could have a small wedding, but also hoped for a big one. As he was about to turn away from the poster, Ace gave a small hum next to him. "How about we do it?" Marco gave a frown, looking at Ace. "What, yoi?" Ace have a smile to him.

"What if we get married here? And, whenever we feel ready for it, have a ceremony with everyone later?"

Marco blinked. That was a good idea actually, but still, the others would be furious. Before Marco could voice that, Ace shook his head. "We don't need to tell the others. Just a small secret between us." Marco gave a small chuckle. That would be anything but small. "How about we tell Pops, yoi? Just so he knows." Ace gave a nod at that. "That's okay." Marco gave a nod, moving a hand to Ace's, giving a squeeze. "If you want to, we can." Marco wouldn't mind, to just get the papers and knowing it was done, and have a ceremony later with everyone. Ace gave a smile, looking at him. "I would love to."

Marco gave a smile. "Then let's go, yoi. Let's hope they have time." Ace gave a chuckle. "I'm sure they have."

When they got to the place, Marco was glad they had the time, another couple just finishing. Before they started the small ceremony, with the man going to marry them, Marco asked Ace again if he was sure, which he answered yes to. When it was their turn, the man did the deed quickly, just doing the important part, before they kissed, sealing the deal. When they parted, Ace had a big smile, which made Marco smile too.

They were married.

They then signed a few papers, before they headed to the brothel, going to the vip room there, which was empty as usual. When they got into the room, Marco gave a small chuckle, looking at Ace, who gave a small frown at him, which had Marco speak. "We just got married in a span of 10 minutes, yoi. Feels a bit weird." Ace gave a chuckle too, moving inside the room, taking his shirt off. "Yeah. But, it feels nice too." Ace turned and gave a smile to him. "I don't mind being married to you for my life." Marco gave a chuckle, moving up to Ace and giving him a kiss. "I don't mind either, yoi." They shared a few more kiss, before they headed to bed, both being a bit tired, having done a lot during the day, and it didn't take long for Marco to fall asleep, am arm, over Ace. Today had been a good day.

When Marco fell asleep, Ace gave a small smile, settling in a more comfortable position.

Ace liked how the day had gone, really enjoying the day here, enjoying having a calm day, just relaxing. Ace really liked to be around Marco. Ace moved a hand to Marco's, stroking it a bit. Ace was also glad they had gotten married today. It was only a question of when Ace would get the coin and had to leave.

Ace hoped it wouldn't happen yet.

-x-

Whitebeard sat in his room- it was early morning- and the captain was thinking of heading out soon, having wanted to wait until the clock was past 6, going to head to the galley for breakfast first. As he was still relaxing, there was a knock at his door, and he gave a come in, Marco opening the door and coming inside.

The captain gave a smile, glad to see the man there, hoping yesterday was good for him and Ace. "Son, how are you? Did you and Ace have fun?" Marco gave a nod, sitting down in a chair. "We did, yoi. Ace just left as he got an assignment, if not, he would have been here too. We have something to tell." Whitebeard gave a nod. He had a feeling about that. Marco rarely showed up this early without a reason. Of course, that reason could be he couldn't sleep and wanted some company. "What is it?" Marco gave a small sigh, having a smile, meaning it at least wasn't anything bad. "Yesterday, Ace and I saw a poster for something, and decided, in the heat of the moment, to go through with it." Marco looked at him.

"We got married yesterday, yoi."

Whitebeard blinked. "You… got married? On Sabaody Archipelago?" He needed to ask, not sure if he heard right. Marco gave a nod. "We did, yoi. We decided we should at least tell you." The captain gave a nod, understanding that. "Why not tell everyone? They are waiting for you to get married." Marco gave a nod. "Ace and I, or Ace, came up with the idea to keep this hidden, and when we are ready for it, we have a 'wedding', with a ceremony, for everyone. Pretending we get married then, yoi." Whitebeard gave a nod. He understood that, and that was a good idea. "That does sound like a good idea." The captain gave a smile to Marco. "And, congratulations, son." Marco gave a chuckle. "Thank you, yoi."

"When is Ace returning?" Marco gave a small sigh. "He said he hoped for tonight, but it might not be until tomorrow night." Whitebeard gave a nod. "We need to celebrate this! We obviously can't tell the reason, but I'm sure no one would say no to a random celebration." They needed to celebrate it, and no one would question to have a random one, them having that a lot. Marco gave a small nod. "Maybe. We can see when Ace returns, yoi." The captain nodded to that too, agreeing. "Now, what did you two do at Sabaody Archipelago?" Whitebeard was interested in what they had done, and Marco gave a chuckle before he started to tell.

Whitebeard was happy on Marco and Ace's behalf, and couldn't wait to congratulate Ace too.

-x-

Ace gave a small sigh, just finishing up the assignment, going to head back to the boat and get a shower, which he felt he needed. He wasn't covered in blood, but he needed a shower. He had a bit of blood splatter here and there. He had thankfully managed to keep away from the worst of the blood, but it still happened often. It wasn't too bad, and not too noticeably too. Ace could just feel it and didn't like to have blood on him.

As Ace was about to head back to the boat, Dust appeared, landing on his shoulder, dropping a coin in his hand.

Ace gave a small nod to himself, looking the coin over, seeing the emperor penguin embedded into the coin. It seemed like the time had come. Ace handed the coin back to Dust, the raven disappearing a second later, before Ace did the same.

-x-

Whitebeard watched as his children were out and enjoying the evening. It was late, but the sun was still up, but they were in a place where the sun was only gone for a few hours, meaning it still looked like it was day, even though it was closing in on 11 at night. Ace would return in not long, and the captain hoped it would be soon. He had a feeling he couldn't shake off. But, he guessed it was nothing. It did happen he got a bad feeling for nothing, just normal worry, which he tried not to think about. Worrying never helped.

Half an hour later, Dust appeared, flying over to Trevor's shoulder, dropping something in his hand, which had Trevor frown, looking serious. "Mika," Said Trevor in a serious tone, the woman walking over to Trevor, looking at what he got, before she also looked serious, giving a nod.

Just as the captain was about to ask what was happening, thinking something might be wrong with Ace, Trevor grabbed Mika's arm, and they disappeared in black smoke with Dust.

The captain could only blink, not sure what happened or not. Trevor always told if he needed to leave for anything. And, he had even taken Mika with him. Many of his children did look worried by it, especially a few of the commanders. But, Whitebeard just said it was most likely nothing bad, just them needing to leave quickly. He was sure they would either show back up, most likely with Ace close, or a note would come. That had most calm down, a few still looking worried, one of them being Marco. This had never happened before. But, he was sure everything was under control. The assassins knew what they were doing.

The next evening, Whitebeard sat in the meeting room with Marco, a Den Den in front of them.

None of the assassins had showed up yet, and no note either. This was way unusual, especially as one of the three should have said anything. Something had to be up, and they now needed to do something, worried something was wrong. Whitebeard gave a nod to Marco, and Marco put the number to Daisuke into the secure Den Den. If someone knew anything, it had to be Daisuke.

But, when Marco had put the number in, instead of starting to ring, the Den Den blinked, giving a small noise, before going back to sleep.

That had the worry to the captain grow, especially when it happened again. This wasn't just putting in the wrong number, as the Den Den would just sound white noise, or it being occupied, which would cause the Den Den to just have its mouth open.

This meant the Den Den was destroyed, no longer working. There was nothing to contact, the number existing, but the Den Den didn't.

Whitebeard could see the worry in Marco's face as he dialed the number again, getting the same response, looking to be really worried. The captain was worried too, but tried not to show it. That would only make things worse.

Something serious must have happened. Ace, Trevor, and Mika was gone, the two latter leaving like they had, hearing nothing. And, now the Den Den to Daisuke didn't work?

The captain only hoping the assassins were safe. He didn't know what to do right now. Something had to be seriously wrong.

And that's the chapter, hope you enjoyed

Ace and Marco being on Stefan's island and talking to San and Moro will be written in the One Shots if people want it

So Marco and Ace got married now, them sort of eloping and doing it, Ace wanting to do it before this happened

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