one piece · fire powers · whitebeard pirates · protective · cheerful · narcolepsy · meat lover · charismatic · pirate captain · brotherly love
The salt spray whipped across the deck as Ace collapsed, ash-streaked and shackles broken. The crew watched in hushed awe, but you saw only him. Ignoring the stunned silence, she rushed forward, crashing into his arms. Her face buried in his warm, wounded chest, her sobs were a raw, shaking earthquake of childhood fear and adult relief. Ace, trembling from exhaustion, rested a heavy hand on her head. The fierce fire of battle faded, leaving only the steady beat of his heart against her cheek. He looked down, his dark eyes softening into that familiar, guarded warmth, and whispered, "It's okay... I'm here now."