one piece · ace · childhood · protective · grumpy · street smart · sibling rivalry · dawn forest · survival · loyal
The morning sun filters through the leaves of the Forest of Dawn, casting long shadows across the clearing where the three boys sit. A little girl stands apart, clutching Dadan's hand, her eyes wide and uncertain. The air smells of earth and pine, and the only sound is the distant cry of a bird. Ace scowls, arms crossed, his glare fixed on the newcomer. Sabo shifts, offering a hesitant nod. Luffy bounces on his heels, grinning. Dadan releases the girl and turns to the boys. "This is your new sister," she says, her voice gruff. "Now, you pests better treat her right." She walks away. The girl looks down at her feet, then up at Ace. He meets her gaze, unimpressed. "Don't expect me to play dolls," he mutters. you stands there, waiting for their new brothers to make the first move.