Sons of Beasts Part 2

Pledge Fulfilled

We get to meet some more people in this chapter. Things move quite quickly. I'm not too good with action scenes, so they usually go by pretty fast. This is the chapter that the story is rated M for. Not too graphic, but it is violent. So, be warned. Look forward to finally meeting the Whitebeards next chapter! Enjoy~

The next morning, both fully rested, Ace and Luffy said goodbye the Crocus and Laboon. They could all tell Laboon was saddened his friend was leaving, but at least he had a fun time while it lasted.

Ace gave Crocus one last thank you, and he and Luffy flew off. Luffy flew at a more leisurely pace, which was a nice change from flying at full speed. As long as they got there, taking their time wasn't such a bad idea.

They still kept a look out for any pirate ship, but came across a Marine ship, and had Luffy fly high enough that he'd look like a bird.

They came across the first pirate ship, but Luffy flew right past it. Getting a bad feeling from that ship, he explained, and Ace did not question it. He trusted Luffy's senses, and they flew on. The log pose was pointing in one direction, and they flew that way.

The brothers knew that weather was unexpected in this sea, so they would do their best to avoid any storms. It would be bad for them if they flew straight through a violent thunderstorm. It was many hours after the last pirate ship that they came across another.

"Make sure to not be threatening. I won't be either. No attacking, and if they restrain us, go along with it. We'll break out anyways if we need to. Ready?" Ace asked, and Luffy nodded diving to an empty part and landing lightly.

Ace told Luffy to wait there for a little bit while he tries to find the captain and be non-threatening and friendly. Only after he gets some friendliness will Ace show them the intimidating but kind dragon. Luffy agreed and laid down at the back of the ship, hoping no one came over. They were trespassing on a pirate's ship, no matter what vibes Luffy got from it.

Ace confidently strode down the steps and where men were relaxing and doing some work on the ship. "Ah, hello! Can I talk to your captain?" Ace called friendly, loud enough for everyone to hear. They just stared at the smiling teenager, who was waving with one hand. They drew weapons. "There's no need to do that. I won't do anything. See, I don't even have any weapons!" Ace pointed out. "I just want to ask some questions."

He was commanded to put his hands up and sit down. There was a commotion as pirates went inside to get the captain and the first mate. Ace did as they said and sat down cross legged with a friendly and light smile. He was glad no one had found Luffy yet.

Luffy, if you hear anyone coming close to you, make an ice barrier around yourself.

Okay.

The captain came striding out, with bright red hair and a straw hat, three scars across his left eye. "Hello, are you the captain?" Ace questioned, his hands still up.

"Yeah. Who're you? How'd you get here?" the captain asked, before revealing his name.

"Hi, Shanks. My name is Ace and I want to ask you some harmless questions," Ace replied. Shanks looked at him suspiciously. "If you want to cuff me, that's fine." This seemed to buy the captain a bit and he sat down across from the young man, noticing how young he looked.

"And what are these questions?" Shanks asked, sounding a bit curious. He had noticed that Ace hadn't told the captain how he'd gotten on their ship.

"Firstly, what do you think of the Celestial Dragons?" Ace asked, not making his voice so serious as it had been with Crocus. Ace didnt really know how pirates acted, real ones, not those stupid pirates under Bluejam.