Summary
Ace grew ever more restless after entering the Grandline, his neck-breaking rise to the top leading him to face Whitebeard. After his defeat, everything changes - for him and his crew. A collection of stories after Ace was defeated by WB, focusing on Ace and his closest friends; featuring Deuce, Saki, Marco and Thatch heavily, with mentions of many others. Slight AU. (Additions)