The Tides Can Always Turn on You

Chapter 1: Prologue(Updated)

Authors note: I don't own One Piece. I only own the Silvered Chaser Pirate crew and its members.

As stated this story contains an OC crew but don't worry you won't see them for very long (really only for the prologue) and unless requested you won't actually 'see' them after the prologue (and if so it will be in a separate story). They are there to change some minor things/major things in minor ways and after will be gone from anything aside from a comment or two made by others when discussing the change.

I will try to release a chapter a week so please be merciful. *tiny bow* This is my first story here though I've written before.

It was only a few seconds. Ace had only taken his eyes off his little brother for a few seconds. He looked to see his worst nightmare coming to life. Luffy, his sweet baby brother, had become the focus of Akainu's rage. He was focused on his stupid vivre card that had fallen on the ground, unaware of the magma fist heading straight for him.

Ace almost choked on his own breath in horror. "Luffy!" His body was already racing to block the punch that would possibly spell his brother's demise. Throwing himself between the two, he placed his back towards the admiral. He grimaced as he saw Luffy's head turn to look up at him. He said he'd protect his brother even if it killed him. He just hoped the trauma of his death didn't do his brother in. Closing his eyes in hopes he could avoid Luffy's tear stained face as he waited for the blow.

It never came.

Well that's incorrect. He felt the punch hit his back but it wasn't burning. It hurt, but there was no burning flesh. It felt like a punch; hard but completely normal with no burning sensation at all. Ace stumbled a bit at the hit. He couldn't resist as he turned his head to look at what had happened. Maybe showing his back was a bad idea. He didn't regret what he saw.

Akainu looked pissed and while that would normally scare him especially with Luffy in harms way, he couldn't resist a small laugh. The admiral looked more like a drowned cat than a weapon of the Marines. The man was dripping with water and apparently was trying to pull a bucket off his head but two thin hands held the object down. He met the crazed grin that the hands belonged to, "Hiya!" That's it. He thought his brother was crazy but apparently there's a whole race of crazy people.

"You might wanna go. The seawater won't hold long."

Ace backed up slightly just to see the person get thrown along with their bucket. Who the hell brings a bucket to an all out war? Ace looked down at his brother. Oh yeah, Luffy would. He heard sizzling and looked up to realize the pirate was right about the seawater. Akainu was back in the fight and this time he had no excuse for losing aside from he wasn't paying attention. His horror grew as he felt Luffy's hand grab his arm.

"Seems I'll be able to take you both out with one punch", a sickening grin split his face, "how fortunate. The monsters will die together." He reared back a punch. Ace wasn't going to close his eyes if he died he was going to do so with pride. He may have failed to protect Luffy but at least he can tell Sabo he died trying.

Clang! Again laughter almost started to bubble up as Akainu received a bucket to the back of his head. All three turned to look at the idiot who seemed to have a death wish. Really, could the pirate be any less noticeable? Brown hair, brown eyes, chin length wavy brown hair, the only noticeable thing was freckles along the edges of their face. Their eyes were now wide open and a squeak left their throat. That was all they saw before Akainu launched a barrage of magma at the interloper.

Ace watched as the person ran with hysterical laughter echoing around them. He glanced at Akainu's back. It would be so easy to hit him while he was distracted but that wasn't how he did things, Oyaji and Makino taught him better. He debated staying to fight but his mind was made up for him as he received a shove from a burly blonde fellow who just grunted out,"get going..." And gestured towards Luffy. Right, Luffy was most important thing right now. He could let this fight go. He would let this fight go, for Luffy.

Ace picked Luffy up and started running for Whitebeard's ship. Part of him was worried that he hadn't heard a word from the normally bubbly pirate but he could look him over later when they were away from the battle. The area around them lit up brighter and for a second he thought Akainu had returned. He let out a relieved laugh however when he saw familiar blue flames from the corner of his eye. Marco's presence gave hope that they really would make it.

The Phoenix let out a reassuring chirp as their eyes met. Ace could almost cry. He should have known that his family would come for him no matter what. He looked down at Luffy who had at some point fallen asleep. All of his family had shown up. He could feel his legs begin to give. How long had he been chained up? As he began to stumble he felt Marco brush against his side and give him support at the last minute before he could trip. He'd protest the action later but for today his pride could just go away. No one would think less of him for it.

Finally he was close enough to the ship that, had he the strength, he could have simply jumped onto the deck. For now he'd settle for letting himself be tugged up and onto the deck by Marco's talons. The second his feet touched the floor his legs gave out. He was still facing the battle and could see Whitebeard standing tall, knocking Marines about as if it were nothing. It gave Ace a rush of happiness to watch. He tightened his grip around his younger brother and opened his mouth to tell his adoptive father that he was fine and they should go home. In the corner of his eye he saw the dark presence of the traitor himself.

Teach.

He resisted the urge to maul him immediately. It was all his fault Thatch almost died, now in a coma. His fault Ace was outed. His fault the war even started. His rage was muffled by horror as he saw the villain smile his eyes focused on Oyaji.

Right as he went to shout a warning the Blackbeard pirates were knocked over by a blur of red. It gave Whitebeard enough time to realize the crew had gotten who they came for and call a retreat. As he moved to return the ship Teach tried to use his power and render the man unable to move or fight. Ace was too familiar with the sickening tug but it never came. As the red blur stood, a girl with long red hair as he could now see, the ice beneath them all gave way. He felt a pang of sympathy for the girl at the accident though he watched with no small joy as Blackbeard took a sudden bath. Maybe now he wouldn't look as nasty on the outside as he really was on the inside.

The fire user was brought back to the present as some of the nurses began to pull he and Luffy apart. He tightened his grip and let out a growl. He just got his brother back no way was he letting go now. The choice was taken from him as he felt a pinch at his neck. His eyes widen as he began to struggle but with each movement his body began feeling heavier. His last sight was of two nurses, one tugging at his arm and the other pulling Luffy from his grip. Ace managed a weak glare before unconsciousness overtook him.

After notes:

First of all thanks to my wonderful beta, RedHoodsWife, for making this story much easier to read.

OCs: The brunette goes by Jaguar. Using they for them is not a mistake either. They prefer not to discuss their gender. The blonde is Seal. He doesn't talk much. Last is the red-head, her name is Pup. She's a destructive klutz. None are related to any other One Piece characters, regardless of freckles or hair color. They are not a D. nor do they have a devil fruit. You won't see them after this chapter.

Why Luffy is asleep?: Luffy fell asleep because he was already pretty much dead on his feet and dealing with the trauma of what almost happened and he's finally safe (safe as one can be in the situation) in his big overprotective brother's arms. So yeah nap time in my book.

Are Teach and Akainu dead?: No Teach is not dead nor is Akainu. They were only set back for now. I'm sorry but they need to be done in by an actual character not some OC. They will be back.

Pairings: I have NOT decided all official pairings yet but these are ones I can do.(doesn't mean I will)

AcexLuffy

MarcoxAce

AcexSabo

MarcoxLuffy

LawxLuffy

ZoroxSanji

NamixVivi

LawxKidd

KillerxPenguin(much later on if I do)

(These are ones I won't do that I've heard of(mainly because I don't know the pairing well enough)

AcexSmoker

SaboxLuffy

Garp with anyone

Akainu with anyone

Ones I will do.

ShanksxMakino

I am open to comments on the pairings and can be convinced if anyone would like to try their luck. XD also I plan to keep it rather PG-PG13. I will say there will be violence and bad language but it shouldn't be above T.

Comments make me happy but they aren't necessary. Nor is following me or any of that. Flames will be well...honestly I'll probably read them and if they are inappropriate or piss me off I'll just block/delete them so...flames will get two seconds of my time...maybe...*shrugs* I don't really know.