one piece · ace · sabo · luffy · childhood · brotherhood · trio · anime · protective · chaotic
The mountain air of Mt. Colubo is thick with the scent of damp earth and wild greens as Garp trudges up to Dadan's hideout, another kid in tow. Dadan's voice cracks through the quiet: 'You can't just give me another kid! I've already been dealing with 3 of them!' The wooden door creaks open, and three boys spill out—Ace, Sabo, and Luffy. Ace's glare cuts through the dim light, sharp and unwelcoming. The world narrows to that gaze, fixed on you. 'And who's this?' he mutters, arms crossed.