Ok, first of all, I absolutely love this fanfic! Kid Ace is so cute, and makes my heart sad because he's gone now. I love the fact that he told everyone about the truth, it's better to let it go at once, get a clean slate and be honest to avoid bitter feelings in the future.

Just one thing, though. I was looking for stories with Marco in them, so I used the filter to find some. I didn't realize until later that I got it wrong and put "Macro" instead. And I was confused, because who the fuck is Macro? I googled it, and aparently he's a... gyojin ex-member of the Sun Pirates...? Anyways, I was confused, because even with that mistake, I still found your fanfic (that is about the Whitebeard Pirates) so I came back to this to see what had happened. Mmmmh, I'm just trying to point out that maybe you made the same mistake that I did and confused "Marco" and "Macro".

Your story is amazing and so good, gives you so many feelings... I thought it's be a shame if other people who loves Marco just as much as I do would miss the opportunity to read it, because the filter system is so weird.

That aside (and you can ignore it if you want), I really like this angsty and hurt/comfort. It breaks and heals my soul in equal quantities. I'd feel pity for Kaido for the anger that gonna go his way, but killing little kids to get to their families? No cool, man. You should die, jerk.

Thanks for sharing!

I love this!

(Marco stood in the exact position, still struck in disbelief, until a member from his division came to call him to dinner.)

You can tell he about to be a world class announcer, beating all them soccer fanatics.

("You were right, Thatch. I saw Ace opening his eyes," Marco said as soon as they were in the room.)

O-okay so I was totally WRONG like embarrassingly wrong. Of course he won't announce it since he doesn't want to get anyone's hope up U.U

("Ace?" Thatch asked in a trembling voice.

Ace slowly shook his head, "Ssss… sss'ry….")

NOOOOOO! It's over little Ace :( of course he would feel guilty

(His voice was scratchy from prolonged disuse, but to his brothers' ears it sounded like the voice of an angel.)

*me making choked out noises* thank God none of my family members are around...

(Ace laughed mirthlessly. "I'm really from another universe. I was 20 and got captured by the Marines and died there. When I regained consciousness, I saw a younger version of me. He said that he had been waiting for me for the past seven years, ever since he was attacked by Kaido's men.")

Flip yall. Why is it in every universe Ace dies young! Yall nasty for this.

(Ace said. This time, when he smiled, it did not feel forced. "For loving him, not giving up on him. He loves you and he wants you to know that he'll be alright and cheering for you from the other side.")

Noooo NOOOOOO! NOT THE EMOTIONS!

Chapter review: OH MY GOD NOOOOOOOOOO! NOOOOOOO! DON'T LEAVE! OH MY GOD! You stupid! You dumb!

But you make the story fun U.U

And angsty.

I mean I understand Ace thought process here even tho we all know it's gonna backfire badly. You may not be the Ace they know but you still the Ace they love if you know what I mean. It would be interesting to see how far Ace is gonna go before they find him.

Anyway at this point we all know I'm a weak ass bitch by now, like no surprise cuz Marco using Whitebeard to conveniently excuse himself then ended up crying in the corner had me tear up. I'm so over myself but you used my boo against me. My head overdramatize everything lol but like YOU CAN TELL HOW MUCH IT HURT THEM! He was gone, the boy they loved! But you know what? I think I understand now why he said Ace is a gift (cuz I kinda agreed with Ace at the end but now I don't) He is a gift the Whitebeard Pirates, who fought the war for, would LOVED to have.

Gotta say this was a great chapter, my favorite so far! I really like the little detail in this. The pile of "get well soon" cards... awww and how Izo pushed a stray hair away! There is a talent in simplicity! Which I don't have unfortunately.

Before I end this, lemme tell you I screamed in the kitchen, kinda out loud, when Ace opened his eyes while I was making my dalgona coffee that's taking forever to make. This really helped me mix until my arm fall apart. I'm probably the only one hyped here U.U

(It did not seem right for his friend, who was much younger than him that he could practically be his son himself, to give away his life to pave the way for the new generation.)

Damn, that's not the perspective I wanted lol almost his son? Ehhhh? *swirl eyes*

(Whitebeard felt something warm spread through inside of him as he returned the bright smile from his youngest. His youngest. His son. )

Your enemy got a cute child.

Chapter review: It's fun to think about the difference between both Ace whenever I'm reading a memory. This Ace have more of a protective Marco and Thatch while the canon world doesn't. It makes sense since raising the child isn't the same as being friends with him when he is an adult. I can imagine how Ace would be weirded out by the extra love he is given lol they might put him on house arrest after this! It's cute!

And I like how Whitebeard's training Little Ace on how to be strong with his hands. He might be impressed with the Ace we know since he is a second division captain. His body may not keep up but I'm sure his memory won't fail him.

Reading this chapter, keeps reinforcing how much love the Whitebeard Pirates have for Ace.

I'm really liking this so far! It's SUCH a pleasure to read and a disappointment since I know it won't get an update! It feels like an abandoned fic since it's posted 3 years ago T.T but I'm crossing my fingers because of the May update. Please don't abandoned it... if you have too, maybe put it up for adoption? It have so much potential!

(Then Ace noticed that everything was dark. He couldn't see a thing.)

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

(Somebody must have shifted Ace from when he last saw himself (himself—the body was his now, no matter how hard it was for Ace to wrap his head around the whole concept of parallel universes)

I wonder what happened to his devil fruit? He also needs to re-train since he had been asleep for very long.

(However, Ace's treacherous eyes closed just as he was fully turned.

'Damn it,' Ace cursed as he was once again sucked into deep slumber.)

Damn you coma! Come out so I can fight you.

("I just said that I believe you! I'm just saying, let's be cautious, all right?"

"It sure sounds like you believe that Ace's never going to wake up!")

... ouch... this is not gonna end well.

Chapter review: If anybody saw Kaido, tell him to watch his behind. I don't think it's safe out there for him because of me.

Look author-san, this story have a big flaw here that ruins it for everyone. Sorry for the criticism but the mistake is too big. Like ginormous. It's so bad you need to go to church for it even though I ain't Christian. Why are the chapters getting shorter and shorter...? It should be the opposite? WE NEED MORE. What is this? Go spill your sins to the priest and ask for forgiveness cuz I don't know if I can forgive you for this!

Honestly, this chapter almost got me! I think I'm in a sensitive stage and this is just trigger my ass because Marco telling his experience almost made me cry. The strongest is paranoid in falsehood and it's sucks to see it. I almost thought their arguement will wake up some people.

And I like the last line. You always been a believer... that's what we NEED! But it's the toughest job to continue hoping against all odds. Most of us would rather keep our expectations low to not be disappointed with the outcome. Thatch really chose a tough job.

*Me whining again* this chapter deserved to be longer. Even if it's just the argument and emotions more stretched out, the impact would still be there!

Warning: rabid fangirl alert.

(Thatch asked Ace in his arms. Ace shook his head no. The two of them were sitting on Thatch's bed. Even though Ace had his own room, he rarely slept there. When it was around the bedtime, someone would always come and pick Ace up to bring him to their room.)

AWWWW BABY ACE! YOU FOREVER IN MY HEART!

("Out!" Ace shook his chubby arms to emphasize his point, his lips protruding to form the most adorable pout.)

He must be around 2 an half?

(Just then, someone knocked and opened the door without waiting to hear an answer. Speaking of the devil—it was Marco.)

People be really knocking then entering lol like what's the point? Why? I do that shit too. It ain't making sense. Why we do this?

(Thatch denied him his nightly stroll. And now his eldest brother wouldn't even hold him. Ace's small head could not comprehend the injustice of it all.)

I know my little Ace! The audacity is too much.

Chapter review: I suddenly feel like writing a story about baby Ace... what are you doing to me? THIS IS TOO CUTE! The nickname he gave Marco... AWWWWW *swoons* this was adorbs! The feels were real. I just adore how Ace wanted to be carried by Marco so bad (my favorite WB Pirate) yes, get your brothers in trouble you cutie! Let your brothers spoil you rotten! Marco could have avoided that cry by not entering but like boo boo the fool he didn't see the first signs of danger. He deserved that smack. You knew little Ace loves you the most! Lemme give you a whopping too.

But forreal, I'm squealing in joy from how cute this was. I can't wait till they see him awake. There is a possibility that I may cry if you over do this emotional shit again.

This just a little something that's irrelevant but NOT FOR ME. Marco in wet hair... ma'am, we gonna need to talk about this sinful act another time.

("What?!" Ace asked in disbelief. He whipped his head from the atrophied, dying body to Little Ace, who seemed to be brimming with life. "You've got to be kidding.")

Yall better not make me cry. I didn't come here for this T.T

("They say it's a miracle I'm alive at all. You wouldn't believe how many so called medical experts were invited onboard and then promptly kicked out because they suggested 'letting me go,'" Little Ace said, shaking his head with a rueful grin.)

This is breaking my heart! I don't wanna hear anymore.

("Yeah, Izou takes it upon himself to keep me clean and well-groomed. Well, as well-groomed as I can be in this state. And it's not only Izou. Everyone has been taking care of me, even though I've been sleeping for seven years. Marco reads to me, Jozu and Vista tell me about latest adventures, Thatch lets me in on his pranking schemes…)

I'm mad. Ace, we gotta KICK KAIDO'S ASS RIGHT NOW!

(When Marco later came in, you wouldn't believe the murderous look he had on his face as he dragged the poor guy outside,")

Awwww *screaming internally* ... you know it's kinda messed up that I went awww knowing this guy probably died lol

(Little Ace said, his teary eyes shining with new found determination. "I was going to keep you to myself for a while so we can play, but I can't let my family wait any longer. Well, Mom and Roger are waiting on the other side, so I guess I'll just play with them. Come on, I'll help you get in.")

Omg, omg, omg, omg.

Chapter review: BRB AS I GO WIPE MY NOSE! Oh my God, I didn't expect him to be on life support... I know I said in the brink of life or death but I didn't think it like that. This was so sad. I was holding back myself but I couldn't! I shed a tear when he said that he wanted to play with the bigger Ace but decided not too... HE IS SUCH A BABY! HE IS STILL YOUNG! HOW DARE YOU KAIDO DO THIS! SHIT I'M GETTING EMOTIONAL! LIKE MAD AND SAD. I'M SWIRLING LIKE I WANNA CRY BUT I WANNA KICK SOME BUTTS AT THE SAME TIME! The boy is almost an adult but his spirit is still of a child because he never lived to be an adult! The reaction of the Whitebeard Pirate... they were really trying and I felt every one of their pain. It's also sad how the Ace they will wake up is not the one they know but at least they will still get Ace, who is also who they love. Imagine being this conflicted of two characters that are literally the same! But omg, they just different too! Baby Ace, I love you! I can't believe you still smiling after being on life support for this long, unable to communicate your true feelings. I feel even sadder that he wanted to let go because they were suffering for too long but kept himself together till the other Ace came! Yall so mean to do this to this 10 year old. Fuck you Kaido. Riot in hell. FUCK YOU! I BETTER NOT SEE YOU OR YOU CATCHING THESE HANDS

I'm such an emotional mess right now. I better end it here before you see me ramble on for another 10 minutes. I can't wait for the next chapter where Ace wakes up and everyone just party for the first time in a long while! I love yall.

("You're the genius, you tell me," Ace grumbled.)

Ace doesn't appreciate the intellectual him.

(Ace conveniently left out the part where he attempted to kill Whitebeard for a hundred days straight. He had a feeling that the littler version of himself would not appreciate that little tidbit of information.)

Lol I don't think even Ace is happy about it either.

Chapter review: Interesting concept! I'm interested to see how you will tackle it. I think little Ace is dead... or at the brink of life and death. Which makes me assume that's how the switch is about to happen. It's honestly saddening since I know how happy the Whitebeard Pirates will be but that Ace ain't the one they know :( this whole thing sound bittersweet. I like how this is like a butterfly effect. I wonder what Luffy and Sabo are doing in this timeline since Ace isn't there for them.

You have no idea the heart attack i had when i saw that update! I love the new chapter!

The fics where Ace may have a second chance or survive Marineford are my favorites. I love the character too much and I will never stop suffering for what happened to him!
And to tell the truth I did not think you would continue this fic, I found it a few weeks ago but I gave up when I saw the date (which is hypocritical considering my record, u.u). So when I saw the story in the page updates I was very surprised. Now I hope that you can continue it and end it. The idea that Ace was raised by Shirohige is fascinating, but the addition that the Ace we know takes the place of the other Ace is even better. You can see that there will be anguish, a lot of anguish, especially considering this last chapter. Marco's tears and Ace's helplessness and sadness said it all. Of course he would want to leave, Ace needs more to heal and the experience of his death and the death of the other Ace have not helped him. I hope the Shirohige pirates can love him for himself and see the differences. The other Ace was very loved and did not experience the same insecurities, at least I think so, but Ace has many demons to overcome even, it was his blood that caused his death after all. Will he meets Luffy and Sabo in this new world? Hope so!
Thanks for writing this fic, and forgive me if you don't understand much. I don't speak English, but the Spanish fandom is very abandoned so I use my little knowledge of English and the translator to read and leave reviews.

Oh, what a sorrowful story. Hopefully everything will be alright. I really want ace to be strong and tried to escape hahaha. Please update soon.

Noooo Poor Ace and Whitebeards! *says someone that love the angst*

I cried a little when I saw this update. And then I cried more while reading it. This was perfect

I'm soooo glad that you came back!
I love this history so much, and the chapter is perfect.
Hope you write more soon
(english is not my first language, so sorry for the mistakes)

There is no way you can leave it off here. I love this! I still really really hope you update this book again sometime! ( ll¡ - ¡)