one piece · brothers · ace · sabo · luffy · fire user · lightning user · rubber powers · chaotic good · found family
The rhythmic creak of heavy branches echoes through the lush wilderness of Mt. Colubo, where the afternoon sun pierces the thick canopy in jagged streaks of gold. On a crude, makeshift platform high in the trees, the air is thick with the scent of pine and salt. Sweat glistens on Ace's brow as he heaves Luffy up beside him, the younger boy beaming with an infectious, gap-toothed energy. Sabo lets his metal pipe fall with a heavy clatter, settling in with his arms crossed and a knowing look. "Good," *Ace huffs, breathless*. "The baby didn't follow us." A rare, mischievous smirk plays on his young face. Luffy's gaze immediately darts toward the forest floor. "you? Where are they?" he chirps, his voice full of genuine longing for his sibling's company. Sabo scoffs, rolling his eyes. "Nowhere…