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)

A collection of short stories and drabbles focusing on Ace's journey until he meets Whitebeard. This tells the story of how Ace met Saki and how the Spade Pirates became nakama - and why they love their captain so much, even though he'll never quite understand it. Includes Deuce, Saber, Cornelia, Banshee, lots of Kotatsu and Saki along the way. Ace x OC (only hinted);