sailedfirst | II. [Event: Horoscopes]

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II. [Event: Horoscopes]

[Days 1-5]
[Being new in this place, it takes Sabo several hours browsing the journal to actually realize something weird is up. But since he doesn't really know anyone that much yet, and Ace and Luffy (although with more boobs) are more or less themselves, Sabo shrugs this off and spends his days in the forest, training by fighting wild animals trying to eat him or fishing by the river.]

[Day 6, Action]
[There is a rooster in Sabo's room today. It's nestled on his chest when he woke up so he and the chicken exchanged peaceful, post-sleep stares before Sabo's brain catches up to what's actually happening. This is followed by the sound of a young boy flailing and yelling, flapping wings and loud, indignant squawking. Several minutes and multiple scratches later, Sabo quickly flips his journal open to find a strange message: Adopt a chicken. ...Okay, he doesn't know what to make of that.]

[Video]
Uh, hey! Is anyone missing a pet? Er... A chicken? I--no, it's a rooster, actually. He might've wandered in my room and---Hey, stop that! [Said rooster now nudges its way into the screen, and just when it looks like it's going to crow like a normal rooster, it coos. Sabo manages to wrench the journal away.] So yeah, if this guy's yours, give me a call! I'll bring him back. [After that, Sabo goes outside to explore. And tagging persistently after him is a rooster.]

[Day 7, Action]
You have something in your teeth.

[Something's different about Sabo today, and those who know what he normally looks like would notice it at once. Perfect set of teeth. And this will last all week.]

[Day 8, Action]
You have a gay sibling. Shhh.

[Ace, Luffy... If you run into your little bro around, he'll be walking right up to you, give you a hug, and very solemnly say:] No matter what your choices in life are, you have my full support!

[Marco... he's going to be a little more weird to you. He'll actually bow his head while shaking your hand.] You're helping Ace all the time, right? Thank you very much for that. I guess he might get a bit shy for that kind of thing.

[Note: gay = okama in this kid's head. It explains Luffy's boobs, okay?]

[Day 9-10, Action]
[You will become illiterate as soon as you finish this sentence.

And sure enough, the once readable text is now a bunch of undecipherable squiggles. For someone who dreams of writing a book, this is one very horrible, horrible thing to happen. This day is going to be spent in frantic search of books, of any reading materials actually, and he'll end up making a bit of a mess in the library.]

[All throughout the week, the adopted rooster eventually named "Keloggs" after one particular cereal brand he saw in the food shop will be sticking by his side. Feel free to run into him everywhere!]

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[He takes his journal from inside his coat and shows Marco the horoscope he got today.] I've been getting weird messages like that, and they end up coming true. Look, I even got my tooth back after this one other message. [He sounds pretty upset about this despite having a perfect set of shiny teeth.]

T-that wolf's that big?!! Oh wow... [And why is he hearing about this awesome fact about Whitebeard only now? Fine, nevermind, he'll just spazz about your Pops later.] Uh.... yeah, I'll try going there soon, but... nothing's better than being outdoors. 'Sides, I'm trying to find these spirit persons. Thought maybe they can help me get stronger.

Aye, well, there is a shift going on. Looks like you got the one we had awhile back. Explains why you found Keloggs. You should talk to Ran Fan at one point too, she's raising a chicken for the same reason.

Still, it'd be fine if Ace was gay or okama, like I said, Izou would be thrilled to have the company, but it's not his style. He's more bent towards girls, even if has some... moments. [Moments induces by Marco it should be noted. Worst brother ever.] And Luffy is... last Valentine's Day he had a girlfriend. Apparently I missed the the hilarious trauma of this, but from what I can gather his interest in anything with romance or dating is almost completely nil. He's friends with the leader of the okama though, so I guess it's possible? Don't thank me though, he hasn't given any indications of being like Izou yet. Shifts aside.

Aye, Moro's huge. [Grins at the reasoning and whistles the explanation a little better to Keloggs.] I'm not sure where to find them, actually, magic isn't really my thing, but just make sure you can handle yourself. And remember -- [Mutters so the rooster can't hear him.] Most things see chicken as dinner, eh.

So I've been caught with it too... [The other info, he commits to memory. This Ran Fan girl might be helpful when Marco's not around to translate bird.

And jsyk, all this talk about his bros getting girlfriends is making him wince. Letting go of the ten and seven year old images of them in his mind isn't easy! Still, he'll man up.] ...Okay, let me get this straight. So Ace likes girls, and I get you what you said about Luffy's interest in romance that doesn't involve adventures. [A man's romance is different, right? Right?!] So... these shifts aside, they're really not into wearing girls' clothes?

Man, that's awesome. Maybe I can meet her too one day! [Perking up at those chirping. He really likes those bird sounds you make, so listening with a smile.] I met Nala sometime ago, so I can heal some minor scratches and bruises now. And I'm training with Sona, the water one. [Grins.] Might be fun to try and get Ace wet, won't it?!

Oh, and don't worry. He's got good survival instincts. [Better than his even, and Keloggs proudly agrees.]

Aye, that's correct. Neither are into wearing girl's clothes; shifts aside. In general I'd say they don't especially care, but Ace did rather hate being stuck as a princess, which was another shift. So there might be some hate there.

[Amused grin at Sabo's enthusiasm for the spirits. Marco hadn't really given them a second thought before, but the interest is almost infectious through Sabo.] You're going to get Ace wet? [Slightly incredulous grin through the deadpan.] You're a far braver man than I am, little matey.

All right Keloggs, if you do run into trouble you can just come find me, eh? [If nothing else that'll help keep an eye on Sabo too.]

Oh well, it's fine to me either way, whether this message thing is real or not. Whatever the choose to wear and whoever they choose to like, it's my job as their brother to support them, right? Just like you did with your real okama brother!

[Just laughing.] That guy's always splashing me in baths. He's got it coming! [And oooh, he's interested now.] Did you try it before?

[The rooster lifts its wing into a salute and crows. The boy, however, just looks offended.] Hey now, I'm not always in trouble!

Aye, exactly. Even if Ace comes back from a shift thinking he's a marine, I'll be by his side. It's a promise.

Hah... get Ace wet? No way. Norma did, I think, but he threw her in the ocean for it. Besides I have other means of getting to him.

[Laughs quietly.] Then if you don't get in trouble, it won't be an issue, eh?

[Ace as a.... marine? Oh. Oh wow, that's scary.] E-even if he turns out to be like... Garp-jiisan?

Oh, can you tell me about it? I promise I won't tell!

Right! Then I'll be more-- [...Oh. So that's why you put it that way, huh.] ...You're just telling me to be careful, aren't you.

[Shudders. Garp is the stuff of nightmares man, even for old pirates like him.] Even then. I'll stand by Ace no matter what. Though I think I might go crazy after even just a week of that... or a day.

Actually I was thinking of getting Ace to dress up in a few girl's clothes... among other things. He sort of did something over the journals to me so it's revenge for that. It's how I'm sure he's not okama though.

[A slightly devious grin.] You're a brother of Ace's and Luffy, I doubt that word even figures into your vocabulary. I'm just saying if trouble finds you, you don't have to face it alone. Even the world's strongest come with backup.

....I'm gonna echo you now, Marco. You're a far braver man I am. [There's a reason why the three of them ran away to live on their own when Garp visited. That old man is terrifying!]

Ah, so that's what that payback thing's about! Eh, you do know he's not gonna be happy with you, right? I got smacked just for asking about the time he got stuck in a dress...

Oi, oi! I'm not as reckless as those two! [He's not a D, okay? But he smiles at the rest, though it's a bit sad. There's a trouble in the past which he had to face by himself and that was the hardest thing he's ever done.] Yeah, I know. Things are always easier when you're not alone.

Hah... well I already faced Garp once for him and dealt with him when he was still trying to assassinate Pops, it couldn't be that much worse, right? [He hopes....]

Aye, well it wouldn't be good revenge if he was too happy about it, eh. Besides, he'll get me back eventually and that's the bigger concern.

I should hope not. I don't think I could handle trying to protect all three of you if you were. Even if Luffy's crew seems to have him covered. [Lightly ruffles Sabo's hair.] Not just easier. Better too.

U-uh... Garp-jiisan's punches felt like being crushed by boulders. I... I don't wanna imagine what they'd feel like while they're on fire. [Won't it be like being punched by a meteor? D8]

Oh, that's true! [He has half a mind now to start documenting these pranks. It'll make one damn good battle account, right?

Blushing a bit from the ruffle and smiling brightly. He's still not used to affection not from his brothers, but it's always welcome.] Thanks, Marco. I'll definitely be more careful!

L-luckily fire doesn't do much to phoenixes... [He doesn't sound so certain though. Mostly because haki is a bitch and Marco doesn't want to think of what Ace would be like if he mastered control over it and believed it was his duty to capture Marco. Yup... that would be bad. Don't mind his shudder again.]

[Also yes, document away Sabo, someone should.]

[And finally shakes off the horrible mental image of Firefist Garp and grins lightly for Sabo.] Thanks Sabo, you're a really good big brother to those two, eh?

W-well, let's just hope he won't get turned into a Marine when it's payback time. [Shuddering right along with you.]

[And yes, yes he will. So don't mind him asking for more details about this prank war later. (And bursting out laughing at that lovely video of bird-you rolling in flowers.)]

Heh, I try! At least I can do that much. [His brothers are grownups now, and they have their own nakama to look after them. There's not much he could do for them anymore.]

[Winces.] I-indeed... That wouldn't count anyway, unless he somehow remembered that much of our friendship.

[Marco will never show that journal entry, however just ask Ace, Norma, or Robin, they'd be delighted to, no doubt.]

Hey, sometimes just being by their side is all it takes, eh. I can't tell you how glad I am to have Ace here. I was a lot more lost without him.

They... could make him forget even that? [Flaming meteor punches are scary, but this has got to be the scariest thing yet.]

[Copy that! o7 Plus he'll need eye-witnesses' accounts too.]

[And Sabo'll just... stare at you with wide eyes. Are you a mind-reader? Because that is creepy, okay.]

Surprisingly. It wouldn't last though, so no matter how bad things got I know we'd get through it. What are brothers for, eh?

[Small grin at the staring. He's not completely sure what Sabo's in awe over, but he'll hazard a guess and playfully tip Sabo's hat over his eyes the same way Marco does to Ace sometimes.] No matter what enemies you face, even the world government itself, so long as you've got brothers or nakama with you it will always seem like you can do anything.

[asfjk! Hands flying to the brim of his hat in surprise. So that's where Ace got that from, huh? Have a grouchy look for that, but it's quickly replaced by a somber one as he looks away.]

I... was wondering if there's anything I could do for Ace and Luffy. They're adults now, so they can take care of themselves, and have their nakama here. I can't look after them the way I used to before. That bothered me a lot.

So when you said just being here's enough... well, it's a relief, I guess! I can't tell what this place has in store for me, but I... [Fists clenching.] I'll stay by their side as along as I can.

Trust me, from what I've seen of them both, that counts a lot more than trying to look after them like nakama, eh.

My Pops was the strongest man in the world, so the times he really needed someone to look after him were next to nil. But his dream was to have a big family. Nothing made him happier than having his family nearby. Understood?

Yeah. It's just... I got a little lost what to do. [Sheepish head scratch.] But I know better now. And I'll remember it from now on! [Nope, not really. He'll have to digest all this later when he's by himself. But for now, it's enough.]

Ah, you know what? You and Ace are making me really regret I won't get to meet Whitebeard. He's already great in all the stories I know of him, but I think I like the image of him as a dad better than an emperor.

[Pfft. Luckily Marco's used to Ace, who takes years to get things on his own.]

You'll find what you can do, eh.

[Grins.] He was the greatest man I've ever known. Mah, maybe you still will get a chance to meet him someday. This place can be strange like that.

[Sabo's less stubborn, so maybe that helps? :>]

Hopefully it won't take me long! I really wanna be useful to those two dumbasses. [Pause.] And to you too. Er-- if you'll have me, I mean.

That'd be awesome if that happens! Ah... But wouldn't he be trapped here just like the rest of us?

[Throws an arm around Sabo's shoulders and tugs him into a one-armed hug.] It'd be an honor little matey. I know you'll find a way.

[Arches an eyebrow.] Heh... as opposed to being dead? Somehow, I don't think he'd mind. Especially not with some of his sons here.

[Head whips to face Marco in shock.] EHH?!! W-Whitebeard, he's....?

[Yeah no, can't process how the strongest man in the world could possibly be dead.]

It's... way in the future kid. He's not immortal, eh.

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