#one piece marineford

[livelaughloveluffy]

your honor, they mean everything to me..

[sanjiaftersex]

Can we talk about how normal and incredibly human Luffy was in this scene?

His earth shattering grief didnt awaken any supernatural haki or abilities within him, instead it overwhelmed him, it was destroying him. The bleeding from his throat while his eyes lose focus and his body goes into shock - grief is ugly, loud, destructive and it tears you apart and leaves you vulnerable out in the open- thats what happening to him.

This was Luffy's, a 17 year old kid's moment of overwhelming realization that humans are powerless and weak on the face of death as his brother bled out in his arms while he (and world's most powerful pirate whitebeard) watched it helplessly. This was the biggest loss of his life as he understood that sometimes no matter how hard you try, things don't work out for you. This was when Luffy witnessed the consequence of the path he (and ace) had chosen, that a pirate life was actually much harder than just adventure and freedom and that there was a heavy price to pay, that death could take anyone anytime.

This wasnt just sadness, this was the end of the world for Luffy and he wasn't the same person after this moment.

[gomu-fer]

You must live

What if Luffy and reader got out of Marineford with Ace?

Ace x reader

2.1k words, gn reader, SFW fluffy at the end

Depictions of war and injuries, happy ending!!! Idc idc, the most plot accurate thing I’ve ever written I guess if you haven’t catched up to marineford then don’t read, or do ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I ain’t the boss of ya’

War

It had creeped up on you like a nightmare from which you cannot wake up, your heart thrumming in your chest as you repeat to yourself that nothing’s real, that it’ll past— But it doesn’t

You still remember how you got here, the fear after seeing Ace stomping out the deck just about to jump to his striker as he argued with your dad because you knew there was not stopping him, yet you plead

“Don’t do it” now you stood between his sizzling anger and the edge of the ship, arms immediately grabbing his as a cry for help

“I have to do this, you know I do… I can’t let that bastard step on my dad’s name” as you looked right into his gaze you could just feel there was something else, something he was trying to prove not to your dad, not to the crew or you but to himself— Like he had to be of use to deserve his place

“Then I’m going with you” never in your life you had spoken with such conviction; you run to the side of the deck to gather a backpack and quickly tossing some food that was left laying around before everyone had stopped to convince your stubborn lover and failed miserably

“NO!” in all your time with Ace you had never heard him raise his voice at you, but you gave it no mind, quickly scrabbling anything useful for the journey at your arms reach

“Yes” everyone stood frozen knowing better than to speak up, you and Ace were so painfully similar, stubbornness one of the qualities on that list

“I have to do this myself, I want you here where you’re safe” he tried to quickly reach for the backpack now all full and packed but to not avail since you were quicker to toss it on your shoulders and walked straight to his striker

“I can handle myself just fine. I am going because I want to, I am making that decision,”- the silence that followed your statement was seasoned with desperation from the man that was onto your toes -“If you think I’m letting you go by yourself you’re out of your mind Portgas”

His last name leaving your lips had him groaning, a warning to not question you since you had in fact already made your mind and there was not changing it— so stubborn

So you followed him, through the hot desserts of Alabasta, dangerous Marine base’s and infested seas; you would’ve followed him to the end of the world

Maybe that’s were you find yourself now— the love of your life chained about to be executed like his death had something to proof; his blood not one he choose but now being punished for it, the world had failed him even before he was born and it pains you that you didn’t know, that he didn’t tell you about all the self doubt, insecurities and regrets that blinded him, a lot of things now making sense as you recall some of his behavior even before you began to build your relationship— his search for a life worth living that now you and him wonder if he’ll ever get to taste. But you don’t hold it against him, how could you?

By your side stands his brother, a pirate you had met in your lovers journey that had doomed yourselves, a bright and brave pirate that now gives his life away for his big brother, even if there’s no more he can give he does. And you? The pain that aches your heart also aches your bones, one more hit and you’ll probably be gone but you don’t care, as Ace’s voice rattles trough the dead and screams of pain it gives you all the energy and all the will to continue

“Why is it now that my brother, my dad, the love of my life and my crew fight for me, is that I find myself wanting to live?”

His words are drowned by his tears and your own but you feel them to the core, clenching your fists as you make your way through the war unfolding. Marines, pirates and family all fight for the future, you? You just want Ace to live, then you’ll give yourself the luxury of thinking about the future— A future where he is in

You scream his name at the top of your lungs making his head jolt up looking for you from high above, even though a battle cry, your voice soothes him but it also terrifies him. He fears for your life, and if you may want to keep him in it now that you know his biggest secret— what do you think of him now?

His fears quickly fade as you scream once more

“YOU HAVE TO LIVE ACE”

He doesn’t deserve you- he thinks. You had stood by him through thick and thin. even now you could turn away from this war and start anew, yet you fight for him, body scarred, bullets and punches flying above your head but your eyes look for his, your voice chooses to call for his name and reassure him even amongst the chaos— He feels your love as it expands through his tired form, combusting

“I LOVE YOU ACE, WE ALL DO, THAT’S WHY YOU HAVE TO LIVE BECAUSE YOURE WORTH IT”

Luffy glances back at you, the widest smile you’ve ever seen painted on his features, he calls your name while one of his hands holds your shoulder in a tight grip as if trying to keep you on the here and now “We are getting Ace out of here I promise”

That is the last thing you hear before everything becomes a blur, but you hold the promise close because you know it was made with a honest and pure heart. The Marines desperate to win the war and execute your lover pounce over you like a wild animal thirsty for what they call justice, but this is just a masacre. You hold onto the idea that this may pass too, like everything does

Somehow you pull trough, how? You still can’t comprehend, probably out of your resilience alone. Helping Luffy up to uncuff Ace’s restraints knowing he’s the only one capable enough to set him free, and he lives up to his name shocking everyone as both brothers decent making the war hold its breath.

That’s when Ace finally can really see you, your face clear and your presence heavy in his heart— it’s like the first time he ever saw you, love is the only thing stirring around his stomach even in the middle of his own demise as you stand in front of him, there’s nothing more he wants than to kiss you senseless right now, cry as you hold him tight grateful you’re here

But this is not over

It might never be

Your feet move at the speed of light, Ace’s hand wrapped around yours in the tightest grip as if grounding him, while also keeping you safe and sound. You must’ve been thrilled, the love of your life free and by your side now, yet, this cruel world seemed to just hate him- forever cursed by the blood running through his veins

It dawns on you very quickly how getting out of this hell wouldn’t be easy, that you will have to leave people behind just to be free, and it pains you both to have to turn your backs on your captain, your dad. You see the distress trough Ace’s face as he escapes, his heart thrumming louder and louder but apparently not loud enough as he catches the voice of Akainu- one of the Marines admiral’s calling his dad weak, even as he dies for you all

He stops, so do you and as you turn to look for his gaze you catch that same glint that was the reason of this nightmare. Ace was angry, it bubbles on his being like it has done so many times before and you know there’s not changing the course of this— you feel hopeless

You stand terrified in the presence of the admiral, a ruthless man that kills in the name of justice but he’s no different to even the most evil criminals he has wiped from the seas. You are not a believer in any means, but you find yourself prying to anyone above that you’re not next on his list

Ace bites back, Akainu lures him as he continues to spit venom on the ones he loves, the symbol tattooed on Ace’s back nothing but reminding you of how far he can go- and he will now

Because he would never turn his back on the people he loves

It all happened so fast yet so slow; your lover hits the ground, red crimson puddle staining the hard floor as you panic. You turn to all directions as if looking for an answer, a miracle that would get you out of here alive

Then you see it, bright and burning at the heat of the sun— Akainu’s punch flies as it tries to burn Luffy like icarus.

The rubber boy that had flew too close to the sun trying to protect the person he loves most

And of course Ace is rushing to protect him

It’s selfish really, the way you’re only thinking about how to get yourself out of this. You want to run away from the war harmless, untouched; alongside the ones you love standing by your side with a future to think about the next morning. It fuels you; all the grief, pain and anger rises and you don’t know how or why— maybe it was the entity up above that heard your desperate pleas and pulled on the strings of destiny

But… You punch Ace

You punch him harder than you have ever punched before, launching both of your hurt bodies to the other side of the battlefield. Akainu’s fist wavers, enough to miss his actual target, his little brother who holds Ace’s life between his fingertips while it sets alight once again

Everything stills, even as you hit the floor hard, you must’ve passed out after all this torturous time fighting, but you hold onto the little sanity and energy you can

Ace is looking at you incredulous— a million emotions tug at him as he looks back between you and his brother. Is he relieved? Angry? Scared?. For a moment his strong morals crumble as his gaze meets yours; you’re tired, so so tired yet hopeful as you plead for him to change his ways eve if it is for just this once, because you’re a selfish bastard

You can’t really make up what he’s saying to you now, you don’t really care as you use all in you to muster

“You must live Ace”

Your body shuts down, limp crashing on Ace’s naked top half as he holds you desperately, both of you may still lay on the battlefield but you feel safe because you know he’ll listen to you— you know he’ll live

And he would never let you down

It’s cold, you can make out a continuous beep that follows the rhythm of your slow heartbeat. You try to adjust the uncomfortable position in which you lay on your back, but your body doesn’t respond not even your eyelids as you beg them to show you where you are— Were you dead? Safe? At the bottom of the sea?

Air slowly enters your lungs, allowing your tired body to settle, you open your eyes a little hesitant now, a gray metal ceiling greets you

Another breath gives you the courage to move, you don’t recognize any of the coroners that your eyes land on, the bed creeks making the cowboy hat by your bed that was still in the corner of your eye jolt up

There they were, those eyes you adored more than anything… and that you thought you’ll never see again. They are different now, puddled with grief yet softer

It was reliving how after your ears had ringed for so long, to listen to your name spoken so softly, so lovingly

“You’re here” Ace can’t even bring himself to touch you, afraid you may shatter and there was just so much he wanted to say, to do, yet he only thanks you

He sobs now, allowing his walls to fall right at your feet because who else could’ve done it if not you

Your scarred hands cup his freckled face tenderly “Ace… you lived”

What a silly thing to say, of course he lived

Why wouldn’t he live?

Masterlist

I just finished Marineford and omg I just had this looping in my mind, Ace is my favorite character I see a lot of myself in him. This was written in 3 sittings so I may consider writing a corrected/longer version of it if people are interested because I am a huge nerd and love writing takes on arcs and stuff. Anyway Portgas D Ace you would always be famous

[sanjiswetcigarettes0]

I’m close to watch marineford and um, what would happen if i start crying- singing ‘stayin’ alive’ by bee gees at that one scene ? What’s the chance ace might survive thru that hell ?

[seobstarr]

do NOT watch marineford, that shit’ll kill you.

[pyrotechnicallyabee]

netflix what is this

you would think, "oh have they added all that seasons? i thought the last one they added was marineford not too long ago?"

and you would be right.

AND YOU WOULD BE FUCKING RIGHT.

IN THE WORST POSSIBLE WAY.

AND NOT ABOUT THE ADDING ALL THE SEASONS PART OHHHHH NO. ABOUT MARINEFORD BEING THE LAST ARC THAT THEY ADDED BEFOREHAND.

the complete and utter disbelief i felt once i witnessed this is indescribable.

WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS????? WHAT THE FUCK???????? ARE THEY CRAZY??? ARE THEY INSANE????

theyre just dropping everything that happens in between and jumping straight from MARINEFORD to FUCKING EGGHEAD????

GIRL WHAT.

more screaming under the cut

YOU CANT JUST JUMP FROM EPISODE 516 TO EPISODE 1089???????? SO MUCH HAPPENS IN BETWEEN. fucking gear 4 and 5 are introduced. how haki works in introduced. SANJI'S BACKSTORY. JINBEI JOINING THE CREW!!!!!

AND YOURE LITERALLY SKIPPING COMPLETELY OVER WANO??? A VERY IMPORTANT ARC REFERENCED REPEATEDLY IN EGGHEAD??? the dynamic of the alliance between the straw hats and trafalgar law (+ heart crew but we barely see them interact with the straw hats)

WHAT THE FUCK. WHAT THE FUCKKKKKKKKK.

its so sad. i might cry. like i get the pacing is bad, but what the fuck!!!!

no matter how outrageous netflix is, i never imagined they would pull this shit.

this has to be blasphemy or something. because NO WAY THEY ARE DOING THIS.

I HAVE A FRIEND WHO'S ONLY WATCHING ONE PIECE USING NETFLIX. THEYRE GOING TO BE SO FUCKING CONFUSED???? LIKE YOU CANT JUST JUMP FROM MARINEFORD TO WANO AFTERMATH ISTG. this is so stupid. its so dumb. if you were going to add post timeskip, add the seasons IN ORDER.

NETFLIXXXXXXXXXXX

WHYYYYYYYYYYYY

ARGH

UGH

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH

WHY WOULD YOU DO THISSSSSSSS

AJSNSKNFJWKDNSHFOSNFNSHZOANFJAKCHEIZKANFUSKXNSHCIANXHSKDNDGEISOANDBEHDOAJDNENDHSLANSWHUDKAWJWM

oh i made the word zoan NOT THE FUCKING POINT.

THIS IS COMPLETELY IDIOTIC AND CONFUSING AND THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE SHIT DECISION. FUCKING HELL. UGH.

I CANT BELIEVE THEYRE JUST SKIPPING OVER SOME OF MY FAVES

LAW'S BACKSTORY???? CORAZON???? YAMATO???? O-KIKU????? THE 9 SCABBARDS. I CANT BELIEVE THEYRE SKIPPING OVER FISHMAN ISLAND. THE LITERAL PONEGLYPHS AND LORE DROPS. FUCKING HELL.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH

netflix add the seasons in between. you cant just fucking skip everything else. its so unreasonable and just plain confusing to fans who use netflix to watch one piece that dont necessarily know about the episode gap in between. even if big news morgan explained a bunch of shit that just happened its still not okay. there are still references to things are arent explained within the episode.

[loronoazoro]

Do you ever compare the anime to the manga panels and say hm. something doesn't seem quite right here

[r-amenegg]

I'm FINALLY finished with pre-timeskip One Piece. It took me an embarrassingly long time to get here but I'm glad I took my time with it.

Marineford ripped my heart out, post-Marineford ripped my heart out and stomped on it, ASL ripped my heart out and stomped on it and set it on fire.

Cant say im looking forward to Fishman Island tho.

[livelaughloveluffy]

a slight marineford update:

i am extremely unwell......

that's it..... that's the update...

[sanjiaftersex]

marineford crocodile cracks me up so much cz he fucking HATES at least 99% of the bitches present at that battlefield and yet he provided the best support during crucial moments

[delightfulhottubdreamer]

Marineford spoilers

Knowing a character is gonna die is sometimes even worse than not knowing Bec I fucking knew about ace. I knew but oh my fucking God I'm so heartbroken. They just got back together brothers reunited 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[butch-zoro]

Stopped watching the One Piece anime since I wasn't getting through it fast enough and now I just finished reading the thriller bark arc. (I took a 3 week break) I know Marineford is coming up and I'm not ready for that in the slightest 😭

[nicenightmare13]

so... i have reached the time skip.

how do i cope with what just happened?

[risenocs]

One Piece (Marineford) spoilers under the cut

If I was 10 feet taller I would be punting fucking Sakazuki or Akainu or whatever the fuck his name is supposed to be

Sorry, I'm just uh... almost on that episode in One Piece

[theviceadmiralswife]

Happy Birthday Dalmatian

THIS IS PART 3 CHECK OUT MY TUMBLR PAGE FOR PART 1 AND 2

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Salute recruits and soldiers on this windy windy Wednesday ⚓🌊⚓🌊⚓🌊⚓🌊⚓

Today on November 1.  We celebrate 🍾  the birthday of our most furry monochromatic vice admiral Dalmatian.

So happy birthday Dalmatian 🎂 🥳 🎉 

As I did with Dobermans birthday. I post today only Vice admiral  Dalmatian related posts. Old and NEW don't want to miss these.

Look forward to blast from the past, collages and some Hc's.

Let's start with last year's birthday post an aesthetic  photo collage from Dalmatian enjoy all you furry dog lovers and vice admiral simps.

For part 3 a nice little picture collage sourced from the web or screenshots.

[soaked-doors]

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