Some moaning and passionate touching mentioned. And now have fun and let me know what you think in the comments if you feel like it
... One unfortunate day, out in the open sea of the New World...
Marco had felt the headache coming the second someone had spotted the Red Force. He had known they would probably show up soon, not having met for months. And Readhair was way too fond of annoying him or talking with Ace about Luffy to stay away for much longer than that. Even more so since they had become a thing. Shanks was quite protective of Ace, him being his little Anchor's big brother.
With another breath leaving him he pressed a soft kiss against Ace's lips and excused himself, needing to go and do some paperwork (that he had saved for emergencies like that. It had been way too long since someone counted just how many crates they had, no matter its contents.), And so he left to do exactly that, feeling his Pop's knowing smile following him until he disappeared inside.
When the Red Force came to a halt next to the Moby (because I forgot how its called when a ship goes into parking mode), the Phoenix was nowhere to be seen, Ace instead already waited next to the boarding plank, getting a confused look when instead of Shanks he was met with an almost troubled looking Ben. "Ben? whats up? Where's Shanks?" Ben only sighed, closing his eyes for a second "he's here.. somewhere. That's actually why we're here. I need to have a word with Whitebeard, as I'm currently the one in command. But don't worry, he's fine, having a blast actually." That sounded good... Somehow.
But based on Ben's look, his slightly hunched posture and those dark circles under his eyes that looked like the depths of the sea, it was easy to tell that Shanks was having too much fun while not being able to 'Captain' probably. What had happened? Did he get Jinxed again? Turned into a Toddler once more, like the one time he had when he went drinking with Ace? Ace felt a shudder going down his spine, remembering how this fast forward Puberty had hit him back then, because not only shanks got hit by that spell. No good memories, even though it had helped with his self esteem... Or was he a woman again, like after the run-in with Iva? What was going on? While Ace was thinking - not being able to do that AND still be aware of his surroundings - he didn't notice how Ben went on, or how the other Pirates boarded as well. What he did notice was like a cold blow directly hitting him in the face, giving him goosebumps. He hadn't felt cold in a while. Why hadn't the others reacted to it if even he had felt it?
Shrugging to himself he turned around and made his way over to the commander's quarters. If Shanks wasn't available, he could tell Marko to come out of hiding and cuddle him instead of making lists no-one really needed just so he had an excuse. Marko would appreciate it! Also, Ace was in a cuddly mood, needing some love, so it was a win-win.
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Marco stood in the main storage room and was actually counting the apples inside the fifth crate, fearing he would be done before Shanks left if he didn't, when he felt Ace coming close, as well as another presence he really couldn't place, as it was very faint as if far away but also really close, and familiar as well... Why was Ace here? Shouldn't he be with Shanks? Also, something else was wrong too, feeling off. With his excellent haki (if he dared to say so himself) he could clearly feel the other RedHair-Pirates above him on Deck... so they did arrive.
Then he got what was feeling off, he hadn't felt Shanks Haki, no-one was unconscious right now. What was going on? This couldn't be right. Shanks, being as annoying as he was, loved to show off, even more so when Marko wasn't greeting him when he arrived, trying to lure him out with his antics of knocking his siblings out. 'Poking the mighty mother-hen' as Thatch liked to say. Like Marco was some Bear in a cage that nobles tried to provoke. "Hmpf" Marco shook his head and noted the exact amount of apples down, before turning towards the door, knowing Ace was about to come in any second now.
Which was proven right because as soon as he stilled, the door burst open, Ace hopping inside "What are you doing here, Ace? Isn't Shanks here?" Marco said while a smile appeared on his lips, being amused by Ace's antics. The Raven in question continued his bee-line towards him, still skipping in his steps (what do you call this happy-childish-jumpy-walk again?). "Nope. Ben's Captain again, Shanks did something stupid and is blocked for now. Which means.." Ace threw himself at Marco, arms around his neck, legs around his waist and feet crossed behind his back "You can come out again. He won't ask you to join his crew or stuff like that, feather-brain" he grinned at Marco and kissed him before 'feather-brain' could complain.
Marco, having his hands full of Ace now, holding him in place at his hips let out a small growl at the nickname but kissed back nonetheless, scolding Ace by gently biting down on his lip as a reminder to not do that. Ace just giggled in response and nibbled back "Love me, Feather-brain. I need attent- Hey!" Ace let out a startled yelp when Marco had suddenly grabbed his ass and gave it a rather strong squeeze. Marco just smiled and repeated it when Ace tried to complain, loving where his hands were now. "What were you saying-yoi?"
"Haven't you had enough love this morning? Or last night? Or after lunch? Is there someone a bit needy? Do you need more of my 'attention' as you called it?", Marco asked while gently petting Ace a bit and slowly letting his hands roam over his lower body as well. "I'll gladly give you that, you know? You just need to tell or show me-yoi. Or do you want me to figure this out myself?" Marco mumbled, as Ace had gone quiet in his arms, just nuzzling closer and enjoying the touch, blushing a bit and pressing a kiss to Marcos cheek. Both smiled and stared at each other for a moment, each marveling at the other, getting lost in either a blue Ocean of endless possibilities and calming thoughts or a gray Storm of rage, containing a whole hurricane of other suppressed emotions and desire, the sight being as addicting as it has ever been, maybe even growing stronger with each passing day and touch. And every time their eyes met, a truly dangerous storm was about to break loose, causing that ocean to roar and mingle with those stormy clouds, until they were one. Tinting the once blue and calm Ocean gray, causing it to let loose and be dragged along with the sheer force the hurricane brought with him. But also making the Sturm slow down for once, allowing thoughts and emotions to be more clear, understandable..
Their lips met, letting it become the first strike of lightning in their storm. Those soft sounds escaped them, acting as a double for the still missing thunder that had to follow each lightning to make it perfect. A hushed "I love you" was whispered between soft kisses, tender touches filled with love and care, desire and anticipation.. and with that, the Storm broke loose.
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Shanks was having none of this. This Phoenix was about to ravish his late Captains son, the nephew he never thought he would get. Absolutely not! And with that, he was engaged enough to grab one of the Apples sitting on a crate nearby and throw it at them, striking Marco in the head. causing him to stumble and hold Ace even tighter, the later one seeming to enjoy it, based on the - OH MY GOOD, WHY WAS HE MAKING SUCH NOISE! HE'S PRACTICALLY STILL A BABY! SOMEONE DO SOMETHING!
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Marco was on his way to place Ace on a nearby crate when his Haki suddenly perked up. Before he could do anything about it, he was hit by something in the back of his head. Taken by surprise he accidentally bit down on Ace's lip, fastened his grip on his ass and stumbled a step forward without turning around, determined to protect Ace. Ace hadn't picked up on what was going on just yet and let out a half-startled throaty moan, burying his fingernails in Marco's neck, causing some small blue flames to spark up, trying to heal where he broke the skin. Ace loved those flames, the soothing feeling radiating off them when he touched them, the way they would change to a very vibrant violett when he added his own flames, how Marco was able to cover him with them, the... Wait. Something was off. Marco felt tense to his touch, his grip no longer caressing but almost forced, without being too strong though. Ace decided to open his eyes, giving a small complaining whine, not this. "Marcoo! What's wrong? You okay?"
Marco was still busy trying to detect the thread, but couldn't find anything besides an apple rolling around at his feet. That probably was what had hit him. Even though he didn't know how "No, no. Everything's okay. I just... Somehow got hit by an apple-yoi?" he carried Ace further away, gently placing his now confused looking firefly on a Barrel. "Don't worry, yeah?", he said as he placed a kiss on his forehead.
Ace, who was way too horny to really care once Marco told him not to, just went with it and smiled up at him "okayy". His hands started to roam a bit and fiddle with Marcos pants while he pressed soft kisses all over his chest. "so.. can we, like, continue?" Marco gave a low chuckle, fingers moving through Aces hair before carefully tugging at a handful of it to make Ace look up, admiring the slowly spreading blush that took over those pretty freckled cheeks. "How could we not-yoi" he mumbled, before connecting their lips again.
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Shanks gave an angry shriek, having to witness how Ace was now touching Marco. He shouldn't even know how that works! Marco had drugged him or something! Tricked him in some way! Bribed him with food! He grabbed another apple and threw it, two more already at the ready.
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The first apple hit Marcos shoulder, the second one Ace's side, and the third one got caught by Marco, just seconds before it could hit Ace in the head.
"Okay, enough. Show yourself-yoi!" Marco demanded now, not really appreciating being either cock-blocked by apples, nor that his lover now was under attack too.
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"I damn sure would, if I could, Turkey! And now hands off my nephew!" Shanks almost screamed in his face, flying off to get more apples he could throw. It really was annoying to be invisible. It has been 3 weeks since he became this Ghost-like creature after a party. He had just woken up floating next to Lucky, who was staring at him like he had seen a Ghost. ... Now thinking about it, that wasn't far off, he was a Ghost at the moment... Oh Whatever! It was annoying! No-one could hear or even see him if he didn't want them to. They all just shivered.
And what was even more annoying, he still needed to eat and do all the other stuff too. Ever seen a Ghost taking a shower? Or eat? It was weird. He hadn't become visible yet because he didn't want to scare Ace, maybe even Marco. But he had to witness this unholy thing instead
...Also he might or might not had forgotten how he did become visible the first few times.. He grabbed a couple apples, stocked them up in his cape and went back, somehow managing to not spill any of the Fruits.
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Both commanders could only stare in shock when some more apples seemed to float over to them, ready to attack. "Marco? You.. I'm not hallucinating this time, am I? Please tell me I'm not and you're seeing this too." Ace knew Fruits were evil! He always knew! And now he and his lover were under attack by it! He was just glad the vegetables weren't joining forces with them. He wouldn't survive this. "Yes, I can see it too. "
Ace decided that now was not the time to woo his Marco and have really hot and somewhat dirty sex in the storage room, and pulled out his dagger instead. Because Thatch would be mad if he burned the apples without permission or a reasonable reason. So he would make nice slices out of them instead. Thatch would be happy.
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Marco really didn't knew what to do. He could feel someone standing there based on that very faint feeling of a presence.. How was that possible? He decided to take matters into his own hands and stepped forward, ready to catch potentially thrown apples. He had to, because Ace was starting to have a very specific shine in his eyes. He was thinking about something stupid or food. And Marco wasn't taking any chances. "Who are you. Why are you attacking us" he caught the first apple thrown at him "mind your business-yoi" "Exactly!" Ace decided to chirm in.
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Shanks would do no such thing! That man was touching his Acey! Nope, not happening! Ace would die as a happy virgin! No-one had permission to touch him! If something like this would happen to Luffy too... He felt close to passing out at that thought. He needed to pay his little Anchor a visit too! The ocean was a dangerous place! What if someone.. Oh mighty mother of the Seas!
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While Shanks was lost in his thoughts, Marco arrived in front of the next apple that had seemed to stop mid-throw. He didn't knew why, but he greatly appreciated it. He disarmed his attacker, feeling a cold sensation in some places, especially his hands, when he did so. "... hm" suddenly, Ace was next to him again "What is it?" "nothing. It feels a bit cold-yoi, let's get going, we should head outside. Maybe the others felt similar things?" Ace nodded and carefully pressed another soft kiss to Marcos shoulder, not really liking all of this. So he helped place the Apples back and then left together with Marco, fingers entwined.
When they arrived on Deck, Ben and Whitebeard looked their way, Ben speaking first "Any chance Shanks is with you?" "What?"
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When Shanks snapped out of it, he was alone. No Ace or Marco to be seen. He blinked confused and looked around. Where had they gone? ... What if they were in Marcos room and... he needed to get Ben, he would put a stop to this! So he floated through the ceiling and therefore appeared back on deck, being able to go through all kinds of material. Even seastone. They had tested this, while trying to somehow reverse what had happened to him. But he needed to focus! Ace's wellbeing was on the line here! He floated over to Ben, who stood close to Whitebeard, talking to him and some other people.
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"What do you mean, Shanks is with us?" Marco felt a bit unnerved by this. "Yeah, he probably followed Ace when he greeted us he-" "But he wasn't outside?", Ace interrupted. "He's currently invisible. A Ghost if you want to call him that." "WHAT" "Yeah, as if-yoi" Marco crossed his arms, not believing this... even if it made sense.. it would be an explanation as to why those apples.. Had he watched them?
"Ah, there he is. Coming from your storage room" Ben smiled a bit "If your Haki is strong enough, you might be able to sense his presence, even if its faint. When he's close or you're touching him it feels cold, almost a bit watery." Suddenly all four of them felt a chill going down their spine. "Hello Shanks" Pops decided to join this conversation, noticing the blush that was spreading not only on Ace's but Marco's cheeks as well.
Saying that Shanks was relieved seeing both Marco and Ace outside was a huge understatement. Both were also as clothed as they used to be. That was good.
"But... How did he do that again?! Shanks, you're okay, right? Are you, like.. dead? Oh Luffy will be so sad! I can't tell him! He'd be devastated! I-" Ace was silenced by Marco, who pulled him in for a kiss. "Calm down, he's not dead." Now, that Marco knew what was attacking him every time he got close to Ace, je really didn't care anymore. And now he also could feel that Shanks was not liking this, at all... What only made it more tempting to kiss Ace into oblivion right then and there. "He probably just got cursed by someone again. Can't blame them for it-yoi"