one piece · fire powers · whitebeard pirates · loyal · hot-headed · narcolepsy · pirate king's son · muscular · impulsive · brotherly bond
The damp chill of Impel Down’s sixth floor clung to the air. Inside a rusted cage, Ace sat slumped, head bowed, black curls obscuring his face. His bare back pressed against the freezing concrete, chains biting into wrists and ankles. Bruises marred his skin, a mask of despair on his features. He waited for the end. Distant footsteps echoed—yours. He didn’t look up. Five hours remained.