Wrath & Gluttony- We meet again
_NO ONE POV_
PREVIOUSLY:
"Permission to come aboard?!"
"Permission granted!"
'Let's meet again, little brother...'
NOW:
Looking upon the ridiculously large ship across from him, Luffy saw many faces and their expressions; the excited and surprised look of Ace, the many confused, amused and wary looks of the Whitebeard pirates, and the discreetly ecstatic look of his brother, Marco. His eyes held such happiness that it almost broke his billion Beli poker face.
Marco was in a similar state as the youngest sin; he was ecstatic to see his little brother again, but he had to conceal his feelings as to make it look like the two have never met before... Yeaaaah... How about a different idea... 'No, we mustn't. We are only to reveal ourselves if there is an emergency...'
With just a glance, you could easily tell Ace was exited. He looked like a child on Christmas. His little brother and crew are here, admittedly it's surprising, but nevertheless it is a good day for them to reunite. By the looks of it Luffy has gotten some new crew members - - IS THAT A SKELETON?!
'I knew Luffy could make some weird friends, but a skeleton?! He's just full of surprises!' Ace thought in shock.
Luffy kept his inner fear down. He was afraid of Ace, yes, but Ace DID try to be a brother for him, although it was a bit of a long shot after all the damage that had been done. Luffy pulled on his huge smile and stretched his arms to Ace and flung himself into his brothers arms.
"AAAAAACEEEEE!" Luffy exclaimed.
"LUFFY!" Ace yelled back, crushing the smaller raven in a suffocating hug. If Luffy wasn't rubber he'd either be dead or he'd have passed out from lack of air.
Nami looked on trying to comprehend the fact her captain just threw himself on another pirates ship, more specifically WHITEBEARDS SHIP! Does Luffy HAVE a death wish?!
"LUFFY! DON'T JUST FLY ON SOMEONE ELSE'S SHIP!" Nami roared. She loves her captain, she does (he's like a precious little brother that she wants to protect even though he doesn't need it), but sometimes she just wants to strangle him. She looked to the Whitebeard Pirates in a means to show a rather embarrassed apology.
"Gurarara!" The large pirate captain laughed.
Luffy looked up in awe. "Woooooooaaaahhhh! That's a giant Ossan!" He exclaimed.
Ace laughed. "Luffy, you gotta be more polite to Pops, you ARE on his ship after all."
"Mnh!" Luffy nodded, as he got off of his older brother.
The rest of Luffy's crew slowly boarded the elder pirates ship... well, mostly slowly. That was until a certain orange haired, bikini top wearing navigator ran up to him and whacked him in the head with her Clima-Tact (and certain blonde chef kicking him in the head for his precious Nami-Swan~!). (Deep down, Marco's wrath now has those two on his shit-list)
"IDIOT!" The two exclaimed.
Chopper was worried about two things - both circle around his captain; One, Nami and Sanji shouldn't be doing that. They could really hurt him if they're not careful. He noticed Luffy getting nightmares a lot recently but hasn't mentioned anything, Chopper is certain no one else has noticed the change in Luffy or his lack of sleep (except maybe Zoro, Luffy and Zoro have a deep bond that Chopper never could understand fully). And two, Chopper was worried that the Whitebeard Pirates would do something to them - to Luffy. He won't let that happen!
'I will Protect you Luffy' The smallest member of the crew thought, determination gleaming in his eyes.
Robin appeared indifferent with her smile. She knew there was something about Luffy, he reminded her of her mother from time to time. Wanting to keep that precious memory close to her, she will protect her captain.
Franky was laughing at the crews antics. Luffy is a strong kid (compared to him at least), but Luffy isn't always able to rise to the occasion. He would help with that. Luffy has his support.
Brook was laughing softly, his violin in one hand, purple cane in the other, standing with his crew. He always felt a special feeling when people enjoyed his music, but Luffy made it seem as if his music was alive and the story was playing out in front of him. But that couldn't possibly be true...
Usopp stood between Franky and Chopper, knees shaking. As much as he wanted to stay brave and strong for Luffy and his crew, he's having trouble in doing so. That is understandable since he and the rest of the crew is standing right before the worlds strongest man and his crew of 1617 men (not including allies), 16 divisions holding control of over 100 men and then some! If it wasn't obvious, they are clearly out numbered. But Usopp trusts Luffy's decision - even though it could possibly kill them all. But what decision Luffy made HASN'T tried to kill them?
Zoro stood more to the front of the crew; as first mate, he felt responsible to ensure the crew will listen to their orders and are safe. He knows they can take care of themselves - no doubt - but this is a very powerful pirate crew an you wont live long in the Grand Line if you underestimate the enemy. He's learnt that much from Mihawk.
The green haired man looked to his captain, he didn't sleep last night. He knew that and so does Chopper. He needs to keep a sharp eye on his captain; he NEEDS to. It's anybody's guess knowing what would happen next, nothing is set in stone so he MUST be constantly looking and on the defence.
'I owe you my life, yet you say otherwise... But whoever said I listen to orders.' He internally smirked as he kept his swords at the ready in case of an attack. These seas are unpredictable, even more so are the pirates that roam them.
Ace smiled like a small child on their birthday, here is his brother meeting his family. Ace knew if he wanted to make it up to Luffy (although he probably never will be able to fix it, he's continuously made mistakes and has tried to fix them), he needs to give as much love as he possibly can. With that thought, he stepped forward to his father.
"Oyaji, this is my little brother Luffy and his crew." The freckled man says with a big smile filled with pride.
With being mentioned, Luffy looked up from the large dog that caught his doe brown eyes. "And that's Stephan." Ace laughed.
The elder pirate captains laugh made the ships deck rumble, only slightly intimidating the Strawhats (read; Usopp, Nami and Chopper). "So you're the brother of Ace, eh? Brat?"
Luffy almost looked insulted. Brat?!
"And you're a giant old man... The strongest, as they say..." Luffy stated both maturely and seriously with his hat shadowing his eyes, making all members from both crews freeze. Tension was so thick it seemed to be as thick as Aces skull. Ace Paled, what was happening. Marco had an idea but he wouldn't act without Luffy saying it's OK him to reveal their relation to one another. He knows that won't happen though. Too much is at stake for Luffy.
He quickly lifted his head to reveal stars in his eyes. "THAT'S SOOOOOO COOOOOOOOL!" Luffy yelled.
The tension left faster then Luffy eating meat; Ace relaxed and so did every other crew member on the ship. Marco was having trouble keeping his laughter in. It was Just as he thought. Luffy will always find anything seem amazing.
Laughter resounded through out both pirate crews. Thankfully there was no need to start a fight - or at least a serious one that would border a war. Both crew members greeted one another and introduced themselves, finding that while the two D brothers are reunited they might as well get to know the others crew and be rid of the awkwardness of not knowing anyone but your own crew with strangers on the ship.
Ace slung his arm over Luffys shoulder and laughed. "So Luffy, this is Thatch, Izou and Haruta."
Thatch smiled and waved, "So you're the little brother Ace is always fawning over." Izou was hiding his laughter behind his purple fan.
"Hey!" Ace pouted which earned a round of chuckles and laughter.
Haruta smiled one of his biggest smiles. "It's true though! You never shut up about him!" Haruta said. It almost sounded as if it was a girls voice which led to Luffy being curious but said nothing.
Ace stuck his tongue out at the group of friends while Luffy remained smiling.
"So you're the one Ace talks of, yoi?"
The five turned to see Marco who stood beside Whitebeard. Most of the crew (the senior members) turned silent, something was bound to happen knowing Marco.
Luffy saw the look in his eyes. This is going to be fun.
Ace looked sheepish, he almost forgot about Marco. "Ah, right. Luffy, this is the Whitebeard pirates first mate and first division commander, Marco!"
"Hi!" Luffy smiled towards the blonde. Playing the ignorant captain everyone knew, nobody seeing the glint in his eyes, except for Marco. "So if you're the first division commander and first mate, does that mean you're really strong?"
Marco chuckles. "I suppose it does. But I wouldn't say that too confidently, yoi."
"Are you kiddin' Marco? You're the second strongest on the seas! Right under Oyaji! Hell, I bet you two are evenly matched!" Rakuyo, the seventh division commander exclaimed.
Astounded looks graced the features of the Strawhat pirates and even some of the Whitebeard pirates, especially Ace, Thatch, Haruta and Izou. They never knew that and they were the ones who have been said to know Marco best.
"I'm not that strong, I've got years before I get that strong!" Marco smirked. Many laughing, including Whitebeard himself, at the inside joke that was made.
'We both know you're stronger than him Marco.' Luffy thought.
"Shishishi! Sanji! Hungry!" The smaller captain shouted turning to the blonde haired cook.
Whitebeard let out a hearty laugh. "We should celebrate! The reunion if our youngest son and his youngest brother!" Cheers resounded throughout the ship, even the Strawhat pirates were cheering. The party had begun and everybody was enjoying themselves and the company others brought.
Sanji was relieved that he didn't have to do so much cooking, despite enjoying it greatly, it was rather hot out in the sunny and the air conditioning in the kitchen was broken so it got rather unbearable sometimes. Talking of new recipes and exchanging some of his own with the chefs like Thatch, Sanji was enjoying himself within the large kitchen on the Moby Dick.
Zoro still remained on guard but that didn't mean he couldn't enjoy a drink or two... Or thirty...
Brook enjoyed himself by playing music which lead to both crews singing and dancing, giving Brook memories of his old crew when they were alive and he played for them. It was something that created new memories that made his heart feel heavy with joy and tears almost flow from his eyes. That is, if he still had his eyes, Yohohohoho~!
Usopp was talking to Haruta about some of the pranks they had pulled over the past month and giving each other new ideas and techniques to try out for next time.
Robin was talking with some of the senior members about old ruins that had great stories behind them (which had Chopper and Franky sitting with them and listening). Some stories being sad, some funny, romantic, adventurous, thrilling or some being slightly morbid. Any story was amazing in their eyes and the history behind it became an interest to all who listened.
Marco remained away from the crowd as he leaned against the railing of the ship and looked towards the sky.
It was so peaceful to just enjoy himself and see the happy (and even drunk) faces of his siblings and father, there was nothing more to so than just sit back and let the world take its course.
Of course, nothing stays peaceful for these pirate crews...
"So Marco I heard you played a bit when you were younger~" A manner of Ace's division called.
Said blonde looked to the man, he was a shifty little shit but he didn't say anything on the fact that he's 'family'. His statement was getting everyone's attention. Even Aces.
"Meaning Aaron?"
"C'moooon! I heard you were once with a woman! A real beaut! What was the name you said Kiro?!" Aaron asked rather loudly.
"Think they said her name was... Red? Reign? Rouge! That's it! Portgas D Rouge!"
Ace did a spit take from his drink, as did Thatch, Izou, Haruta, some of the senior members and Marco himself.
"H-how-" Marco attempts to get his words out but isn't able to.
Kiro was the one to talk next, "so c'mon mate, how was she?! Was she a screamer?"
"How do you even know of her? Or me with her?" Marco asked but all he got was two cruel smirks in return.
There was a deafening silence until.
"YOU SON OF A BITCH!"
Ace gave a Hiken** in the face to Marco. If he wasn't a Phoenix, he'd be dead.
Jozu was the one to hold him back without harming either Himself or Ace in the process.
"Ace calm down!" Rakuyo tried to stop Ace from killing Marco (he would greatly appreciate it if Marco wasn't dead for a fourth time).
Marco was slowly getting up from that punch, it hurt but not too badly. Thatch and Izou then attacked him as well knowing full well who a Rouge was.
Vista, Rakuyo, Blenheim, and Namur were holding the two back with some triune but could still do it. Marco was healing himself with his flames slowly in shock.
"Marco WHAT THE HELL!"
"YOU BASTARD!"
"I HATE YOU! I HOPE YOU DIE!"
THA-DUMP
"Enough!" Whitebeard bellowed. Fighting in a playful banter or for training was okay with him but not when it was from some biased and cruel rumor and a twist of words which starts a painful sight to see.
The enraged trio was soon let go and left to be away from the first division commander.
Those who witnessed the scene the transpired slowly attempted to move away from the subject of what happened.
You know when it was mentioned if a Sins soulmate rejects them, they slowly and painfully die?
Well Marco just went through probably one of the worst rejections yet.
His heart going at a familiar yet painful and erratic beats. The rhythm going out of order. He knew it was back. What killed him the last time was back. It was only held back because of Ace and the live he thought he had. Now broken hearted, the Sin of Wrath was without a mate and slowly dying again.
"You okay Mar'?" Marco heard Rakuyo ask.
"... Yeah..." No...
They both knew otherwise. The blonde looked towards his youngest brother and saw the expression he wore. They'd need to talk later.
Hours passed and the happy atmosphere was back if not only slightly tense.
"Hey! Check out the sky, it so weird looking!"
"Knock it off Usopp, now's not the time to be lying like that!"
"Nami-swan, as much as I hate to admit it, he's not lying..."
Silence echoed throughout the two ships as each and every member looked towards the sky, seeing the strange anomaly.
Luffy saw the worried and even scared expression his blonde friend held and looked up.
Should've expected it wouldn't be good...
The sky became black with colours in seven different forms. Each form held a different word with a separate colour:
Wrath (royal blue)
Lust (purple)
Envy (emerald green)
Gluttony (orange)
Greed (red)
Pride (gold/yellow)
Sloth (light blue)
Marcos eyes widen in shock. Who would be calling a summon? Pride? It shouldn't be. Greed? Possibly, anything can happen with that red haired idiot. It could possibly be Envy, nobody's heard from him in quite a long while. Luffy even more so.
"Marco.."
Many eyes looked to the source of the voice.
There stood Luffy with an expression so very few have witnessed.
It was a haunting and serious expression that unnerved even Whitebeard.
"We're being called." The raven haired captain said.
"Yeah... Think it's Greed?"
"Think so; he mentioned something big was gonna happen."
"Hmm. So let's get ready and go."
Nami looked back and forth from the commander and her captain. "Wait a second Luffy! What's going on!?"
Voices were resonating all wanting to know what was happening.
It was silent between the two, until Marco was the one to speak.
"None of your concern."
With that the two went their separate ways to get changed into 'uniform' and get necessary items for the travel to Shanks.
_END CHAPTER_
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