Holy shit... I hate and love you at the same time. Legit just cried at the last chapter. And to be honest, I love angst so muvh, so right now, you're my favorite author. I hope you'll continue this story!

Wow. So it's been like years so you probably won't ever update, but I just wanted to say anyway that I really loved this story. The oneshot was amazing, and when I saw how long it'd been since you updated this I told myself not to get too invested, but holy cow this was so good. The emotions were so heartbreaking and Ace felt so real, I wanted to be there for him myself. You dealt with his trauma really well, and I can't tell you how addicted I was to his story. I'm going to pretend that he and Marco talked it out and everyone is living happily ever after and also Sabo and Ace are friends again and everyone's life is perfect, cause that's what your incarnation of Ace deserves. Thanks for writing this story, I really enjoyed reading it!

I was shocked by your opinion on Sabo and then I realised how wrote this story during the Dressrosa Arc and before what really happened to Sabo was revealed. You were right, something was wrong indeed, but it was Sabo having amnesia. So, well, you're forgiven! But try and be nicer next time you want to prove your point. We all felt about Ace's death and wondered about Sabo's return but there was no need to tell us to "educate ourselves" about this. Words matter and we all know it.

Back to your story. I loved every bit of it. The way Izo first met Ace and all those texts he sent to his brothers. And Thatch's smileys !
I was surprised by Freckles Marco and I saw his kidnapping coming by far. And like you said I really had this time where I considered not reading any further. But I'm glad I didn't. I was surprised by Sabo and by the whole gang stuff because it hadn't really been foreshadowed previously (except with Marco often going back to see and work a bit for Pops).
I'm probably forgetting a lot of things like how Ace's speech broke my heart or how glad I was to finally see Haruta and how sweet and caring she is. I wish Izo had been a bit more present though.
I know it's been a while but I really hope you'll get back to this story one day !

I loved this wicked Christmas song ! I really enjoyed how you pictured Marco and Ace and how they truthfully talk to each other. And it really warmed my heart to see how the family accepted Ace. Hammered Thatch was fun too ! Bed time now but I believe my next reading time will be just as nice as this one !
Thanks for sharing this with us.

Oh my. Fluffy indeed yet really pleasant. It was nice reading a bit of The Little Prince in English and to see how accurate the translation from French is. I read this book (in French) for the first time this year and I cried a lot. I wished I had read it as a child, just to see if it's meaning would have changed through the years or not. Because my adult self sure as hell been punched in the face a few times from this incredible wisdom. I still have eyes watering every time I think about that story. Beautiful, heart breaking and full of hope at the same time.
Thanks for including this in your story. I'm looking forward to reading whatever is coming next !

oha...your story goes under my skin
im a emotional wreck now...
when will you update?
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You do realize that in the anime/manga, Sabo had amnesia? He remembered nothing before waking up with the Revolutionaries. He didn't let Ace and Luffy know he was alive because he didn't remember that he had brothers. You know why he was screaming when he saw Ace was dead in the newspaper? He was remembering. He remembered then about his past, which was a pretty painful experience in itself, and he realized it when Ace was already dead. How do you think that felt? To remember and realize that one of your brothers was dead and you didn't do anything to stop it, didn't even know he was your brother.

Get your facts straight, please. I totally respect if you dislike a character, but don't do it because of incorrect canonical information. If you still want to hate Sabo after this, go ahead, but know that Sabo didn't abandon anyone. He almost died in an explosion and had amnesia, and then suffered for it knowing that his brother was executed and he hadn't even remembered until it was posted in a newspaper.

Hi ;) I found your story again and I devoured it like last time... I guess. I am a horrible person when it comes to writing reviews cause I read most of the ff on my handy display and I am not logged in so that's why I normally don't write reviews without loggin in but I can't seem to remember my password so fuck it ;D...
I flew over your comments concerning your reviews from the last chapter(s) and I hope me writing you isn't annoying you cause I really have to tell you this ;3
Your story made me feel so happy and helpless and made me laugh and cry and I am happy that you wrote it!
Your argumentation concerning Sabo was ... let's say interesting and it made me think and if Oda hadn't given canon Sabo the mother of all amnesia I would have gone with your explanation without a hitch... even so I hoped you were wrong. But it is still your story and you had good reasons writing him like you did. I hope you didn't continue this story because of some of those comments, it broke my heart realising that you put the story to sleep so to speak. Do you think you could be able to awaken it? If it doesn't annoy I might bug you again ;)
I know the opinion of other is very important when you put something as personal as a story you thought up and wrote by yourself out there and let me tell you your way of thinking about these problems Ace has are between hilarious and downright original and open minded. I kinda hope I am not to late now.
Have a nice day ;)

I'm just finished this like 5 seconds ago, and seriously: I love it. And for god's sake DON'T doubt yourself. This is a very good story and if anything what I write can't even begin to compare. And personally, I think criticism is actually an important part of writing, but I can understand where you're coming from. I get that way too sometimes.
Also, if you watch the episode where Robin met Sabo and Koala in Dressrosa carefully, you'll notice that Robin ALREADY knew about his relationship with Luffy. They don't state it out loud, but it's pretty damn obvious if you read between the lines.
Do update as soon as you can though…I might forget about this story when I start reading others. XD

Don't be down on yourself, I love this story and have read it so many times. I can't wait for a new chapter your works are amazing, I've read all of your One Piece stories, and I love each one. I know how tuff negative reviews can be and how it can stretch update dates out, but dont give up. To hater you have out there you have at least seven fans to back you up.

Hi :)
I would just like to say that I have read this particular story of yours several times and I have really enjoyed, but I've also noticed that you haven't updated it in a while. I really don't mean to be one of those horribly winy reviewers and beg for an update but with the way things have ended in this chapter I really feel like I need one.
The way that you have shaped these characters is amazing and I actually feel really attached to them, especially Ace and Marco (both of them), so I really would like to see a happy ending for them. I don't mean to hurry you or your creative process and I don't normally review because of this, but after reading the note at the bottom of this chapter on the off chance I just wanted to let you know that there are people who have read this story and are really looking forward to an update.
I hope you don't listen to that arse who flamed you, they probably haven't even uploaded any of their own writing so I don't think that they would know how terrifying it is to put out their hard work for anyone to judge.
Anyway, I wish you luck :)

don't doubt yourself. your writing is awesome. seriously, don't listen to the people talking shit, they just do it to make themselves feel better about themselves. constructive criticism is one thing, but flames and totally negative reviews should just be ignored. feel confident in what you do, cause you are great.

this chapter really hits close to home. Shit happened when I was younger, and I was betrayed by the people I should have been able to trust most. I wish someone had been there for me like Haruta was for Ace, but in the end I had to take care of myself. Even though this is just fiction, it still makes me happy to read about that, about someone being there in your time of need.

I look forward to seeing how this situation is resolved. and seeing Haruta continue to be an understanding bamf. but I wonder how Haruta knows what to do in this situation? most people would probably draw a blank or panic.

I personally disagree with your view of Sabo. While its true he never told Robin, he had amnesia for all that time since he met Dragon, and canonically he didn't regain his memories until Ace had died. perhaps he's not a perfect protagonist, but lets look at his life so far: He spent, lets say 11 years growing up in a household he can't stand with his parents. Lets say he spent 2 1/2 years with Ace and Luffy. He then spent the last 7 or so years with no memories of who he was or his family (only remembering that he HATED his parents, so he probably tries to avoid regaining his memories), so pretty much his entire existence revolved around the Revolutionaries. It makes sense (to me), looking at it from that perspective, that he would still largely revolve around the revolutionaries. Two years with brothers vs 7 years making a new family and life purpose with the Revolutionaries.
Now, you don't have to agree with that, I just wanted to put that out there.
I really like this story. hopefully you'll go back to the lighter stuff soon

omg this story is amazing. Please keep writing if you can, I love your work.

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omg that was so awesome, I loved that