Author's Note: Well, here it is, the Epilogue...the last chapter of Brothers Under the Moon. I hope everyone enjoys it!

To OtamaOP: Thank you so much!

To L'assassin orange: Yep, Whitebeard gets to live, bless him. He's such a beast. Splitting the brothers was the best way to retain peace, but don't worry, they still get to see each other, just not all the time :)

To Push23: It is indeed the end...I don't currently have plans for a sequel, but hey, you never know! Maybe someday I'll feel inspired to do one ;)

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WARNINGS:

- Riku's self-indulgent last minute ships... because I can

- Drinking/Alcohol

- Dancing

- Flirting

Two years later…

Luffy soared through the sky with a cheeky grin on his face as he enjoyed the feeling of the wind in his hair. His wings flapped powerfully above him as he glided, effortlessly keeping his body airborne.

With Dragon's assistance, Izo, one of Ace's pack mates created clothing and armor for Luffy that were specifically made for Fae. This meant that nearly all of his shirts had what the fashionable wolf called a "key-hole back" so his wings could expand and retract without tearing any fabric.

Luffy was currently wearing his armor as he had just come from a meeting with Kuri's generals and needed to look "official". The mail he wore was light-weight and comfortable with a crisscross of leather straps around his arms and neck. Naturally, his forearm blades were buckled in place, though currently sheathed.

A lot had changed in the two years since the King's Challenge. For starters, Kuri took custody of Doflamingo's remaining pack members along with all of his land. It was originally offered to Shanks, but he refused to take it, unsurprisingly. Shanks didn't like to stay in one place for very long.

Ace's Pops was still alive, though his big-brother alluded at their last meet up that the old man would probably pass soon. The extra time given to him by Fenrir was almost up.

'But they're more prepared now.' Luffy thought as he banked around a cloud, 'Not like they were two years ago.'

Since Luffy was a Fae, he and his father were privy to more sensitive information concerning the wolf packs of the region. One piece of information he knew was that Whitebeard's beta was prepped to take over, and that Ace would become the new beta.

Luffy couldn't help but chuckle as he remembered Ace's expression when Pineapple Head told him. His brother turned bright red. It was rather unusual for a wolf so young to be raised up as the new beta, but all of his pack brothers and sisters supported him fully.

The young Fae was drawn out of his thoughts when he saw his destination, a small cabin nestled in the forest, right next to a peaceful river…their meeting place.

"Oi, Lu!" A voice called up to him, making Luffy wave back. Down on the ground was Sabo, wearing a bright smile on his face. Seconds after landing, he was drawn into a tight hug.

"Shishishi, Sabo!" Luffy greeted as he squirmed around in the embrace, "Mind letting me put my wings up?"

"Ah, sorry! Just got excited." The blonde admitted sheepishly as he dropped Luffy, "You're running a little late, is everything okay? And why are you in armor?"

"I had to go to a meeting with Kuri. Apparently, he wants to give me my own squad! Isn't that cool!"

"That's great, Lu!" Sabo exclaimed, ruffling his hair, "Do you know who you want for it?"

Oh, Luffy knew exactly who he was going to have in his squad. So, of course, he couldn't help but start to ramble about them to Sabo.

First was Zoro, his best-friend. The green-haired human was now a wolf in Kuri's pack and stronger than ever. Luffy didn't want anyone else at his right hand.

Next was Usopp, the hybrid, and his summon, Brook. They both worked hard in Kuri's village and were strong fighters. Usopp's marksmanship had become legendary in the region and Brook…well, no one could forget the afro-wearing skeleton. Plus, he was a musician! Luffy had become fast friends with them over the years and even served as Usopp's best man when he found his mate, Kaya.

Also residing in Kuri's village was Franky, the golem. No one could make armor and weapons quite like him, and he was so entertaining! When he'd heard that Izo was making a set of armor for Luffy, Franky practically charged over to Whitebeard's Keep and demanded that he be let in on the project. The smith was the reason Luffy's armor was so incredibly light-weight. With him on board, their squad would be outfitted well.

Robin, the human witch, was next on Luffy's list. She'd been so helpful when he'd just found out about his heritage and was a strong fighter. Plus, since she'd recently become engaged to Franky, they were something of a package deal now.

Sanji would be easy to convince considering Luffy was already planning on adding Nami and Vivi (and Robin) to the squad. The blonde chef was also a wolf now as he refused to lose to Zoro and actually burst in on his turning session with Kuri, demanding he be changed as well. Needless to say, Kuri wasn't amused.

His dancer friends learned a lot from the Whitebeards and even picked up some magic! Kuri said it wasn't an issue that they weren't in his pack officially since Luffy traveled back and forth all the time. The girls were both currently living in Spider Mills, where a new human settlement was built. Many of the refugees from the old Resistance now resided there under the authority and protection of Whitebeard.

Also, from Whitebeard's pack was Chopper, a young werebeast doctor who'd caught Luffy's eye after the battle two years ago. He easily matched Torao in skill and was a reindeer, which was super awesome.

"I also want to track down Jimbei and see if he'll join!" Luffy said excitedly, practically jumping up and down, "It would be so cool to have him on my squad!"

"I'm sure he'd love to, Lu." Sabo laughed, "You made quite an impression on him."

During Luffy's stay at Whitebeard's Keep, he'd gotten to know Jimbei quite well and immediately decided that he liked him.

"What, don't I get a hug?" Ace called as he exited the house, prompting Luffy to pounce on him. The freckled wolf chuckled and held him close, "You know, now that you're eighteen, you might be too old for cuddles like this."

"No!" Luffy exclaimed, "I'm never too old for cuddles."

"Whatever you say, Lu." Ace said with a smirk before gently placing Luffy back on his feet, "Are you ready for tonight?"

"Yeah! My outfits finally finished, and I've practiced the dance a lot."

"It's not the same one as two years ago, is it?" Ace asked with a frown.

"Nope, it's pretty different."

"Sabo, what are your thoughts?" The freckled wolf asked seriously.

"I haven't seen it yet." Sabo admitted, "So I, unfortunately, can have no opinion."

Luffy giggled as his brothers continued to banter about what his new Festival of the Moon outfit would look like. He was asked to perform the ceremonial dance in Spider Mills, now that the construction was over. It was weird to think that two years ago, he'd been just a normal kid with no powers and only one brother.

"Lu, you gonna leave your armor here or take it with you?" Ace asked, looking over his mail.

"I'll leave it here! Just give me a second to change and then we can go." Luffy chirped as he trotted into the little cabin. It was warm inside the wooden dwelling, the fire place warming the whole room.

Ace's fellow Commanders built it for the three brothers so if they wanted to get away and just be together, they could. Admittedly, Luffy didn't see them as much as he would like, but they were happy, and that's all that matters. Even Sabo was settling into his wolf skin well, though Shanks seemed to aggravate him to no end. Thankfully, the red-haired alpha never went too far away and, if he did, he would ask Sabo if he wanted to come. Sometimes, the blonde would remain and stay with them.

Luffy was glad Shanks was so laid back.

When he emerged, Luffy wore a simple black shirt (with a hole in the back of course) and bright red shorts with his favorite sandals, weapons left on his bed. Shanks' hat rested on his head, like it always did when he wasn't wearing armor. Kuri didn't really like it, but he would get over it.

"Let's go!"

Sabo huffed and began to reluctantly strip off his clothes, making Ace laugh.

"Just relax, Blondie, it's not that bad!"

"Says the wolf who'd been doing this for years!" Sabo shot back, "I'm still getting used to it all!"

Luffy grinned as both his brothers transformed into their wolf forms. Ace's hadn't changed except for the addition of a few new scars. Sabo's fur was golden and had a white tuft of softness that ran down his front all the way to his belly. They were both about the same size, which surprised most as Ace was fairly large for a wolf (discounting the abnormalities of Kuri and Whitebeard).

"Race ya there!" Luffy exclaimed happily before taking off into the sky, wings beating swiftly. Looking down, he saw the two wolves bounding after him while barking in annoyance.

He laughed and turned his focus to the dipping sun. It was almost time for the Festival!

Sabo was grateful to be given a tent to change in once they arrived at Spider Mills as he had no intention of transforming back into his completely naked form in front of everyone. Now properly dressed, he made his way towards the stage where Lu would be dancing.

"Oi, Sabo!" Ace called from a table near the front. Sabo smiled and pushed through the crowd to reach his brother. It was amazing how far he'd come. He remembered when he first met Ace, his enemy, and how horribly he'd treated him. Now…that very wolf was his brother, and Sabo was a wolf as well! Fate works in mysterious ways.

As he approached the table, Sabo could see that Ace wasn't alone.

"Sabo-ya, glad you could make it." Law greeted with a smirk, "Had to find a tent?"

"Oh, shut it." Sabo hissed, "I swear, you're as bad as Ace!" The doctor chuckled and took a sip from his mug, which was likely filled with alcohol. Law had changed as well. He was no longer half-human and half-wolf.

Taking Luffy's advice, he'd approached Dogtooth and requested the Head Alpha finish the transformation, completing him. Law no longer needed to fear himself, he was in complete control. He made a new life for himself in Dogtooth's pack.

"Er…mind if I join you?"

Turning, Sabo sighed as Eustass Kidd stood awkwardly at the end of the table. The red-head looked nervous and unsure.

"Just sit down, Eustass-ya." Law said firmly, "The show is about to start."

Kidd nodded and sat next to Law, bringing his cup of ale with him. It'd taken some getting used to, having the wolf who'd kidnapped and hurt Luffy around. But they really couldn't hate him when his victim had completely forgiven him.

Didn't mean Ace and Sabo weren't still… cautious, but with Dogtooth his new alpha, Kidd seemed to have straightened out his life. As they waited for the Festival to officially begin with the ceremonial dance, Sabo scanned the crowd.

He saw a few familiar faces from the Resistance, including Smoker, Jonathan, Tsuru, Luffy's old friend Coby, and even Sengoku. It seems they were among the humans now living in Spider Mills. There was no sign of Akainu though last Sabo heard he was still rotting away in Whitebeard's dungeon, stubbornly refusing any sort of repentance.

Also, in the crowd, lingering near the back, was a certain leopard werebeast and his clan. Lucci seemed to show up everywhere, always watching. He and Luffy still didn't get along very well but did spar every once and a while. In a weird way, it was reassuring having the beast there as Sabo knew his strength well.

Suddenly, the stage lit up and lanterns around them shone brightly. Sabo immediately turned around, and his mouth dropped open.

Luffy wasn't lying when he said it was different from his last ceremonial outfit. This time, he wore vibrant blue with ribbons draping off of his arms, a golden choker, and no shirt at all. His legs were somewhat covered by the fabric but had massive slits along the sides almost up to his middle thigh. Shackles adorned his feet but were not connected to each other.

Sabo exchanged a quick look with Ace who obviously felt the same way. They would be having a talk with Iva about his choices for their pure baby brother's wardrobe. He was showing way too much skin for their liking.

Luffy's dance was slow and precise. He started by dipping his body sideways and lifting one shackled leg up into the air in a perfect split. Sabo watched in awe as the young Fae swayed delicately and balanced himself on a single hand, legs positioned in the air. It was a stark contrast to his first Festival, but gorgeous, nonetheless. The dance played to Luffy's strengths (literally) and showed the audience how physically strong he was. The kid made it look effortless.

As the drums began to pick up, Luffy brought his wings out, prompting gasps from the audience. They were just as beautiful as ever, with a massive wing span and a gentle light emanating from the feathers.

Soon he was spinning and dancing in the air, making little sparkles of light rain down on them. Luffy then landed back on the stage, rolled his hips, and began to dance. Sabo couldn't help but laugh as his little brother swayed and clapped, bringing everyone to their feet. There was no energy quite like Lu's and it drew people to him.

Even after the dance was over, people were dancing on top of tables and laughing loudly, just having a good time.

"He's improved." Law stated bluntly, "I'm impressed."

"What, no dancing for you?" Ace teased, motioning to everyone around them.

"No thanks, Ace-ya, I prefer to sit and enjoy my drink."

Kidd snorted in amusement, earning a harsh elbow to the gut form Law. Sabo chuckled at the two who'd actually grown to be friends… sort-of.

Just as Sabo was about to take a drink himself, a form landed in his lap.

"Hey guys! What did you think of my dance?" Luffy asked, completely ignoring the fact that Sabo was coughing up his tea.

"It was great, Lu! Though, I can't say I'm a fan of the outfits Iva's giving you." Ace huffed, making Luffy pout and look down at the blue silk on his body.

"At least this one isn't a dress…" The kid mumbled, pulling the ribbons up his arm a little.

"Is there a reason this one's blue?" Kidd asked, drawing Luffy's gaze, "If I remember correctly, the last one was red."

Luffy smiled and hopped down from Sabo's lap so he could sit next to Kidd.

"Iva said it represents a new beginning. Now that humans are living peacefully with the wolves, there's no need for the red of rebellion."

Ace huffed as Luffy then began to ramble to Kidd about something else, probably food. It was amazing how quickly the boy forgave and moved on. What Kidd did wasn't a small offense, he'd very nearly killed Lu and was the main reason why Dogtooth had to make his claim so large. The white scar stood out on Luffy's tan shoulder.

But, once Luffy deemed someone good, there was no changing his mind.

Just as he was about to take another drink, Sabo caught his eye. The blonde's eyes were wide, and his mouth was slightly open as he stared at something across the courtyard. Following his gaze, Ace smirked.

The girl Sabo was staring at was certainly beautiful with short brown hair and big eyes.

"Go introduce yourself." Ace encouraged, jabbing Sabo in the shoulder. His action made Luffy stop rambling and stare at their blond brother as well.

"W-What!? I-I can't do that-"

"Sure, you can! Go on!"

Ace pulled Sabo up and gave him a light push towards the girl. His blonde brother scowled back at him and tried to sit back down, but Luffy wouldn't let him.

"Go say hi to her, Sabo!"

Sighing, Sabo gave in and turned around, taking a deep breath before heading somewhat unsteadily towards the girl. Ace stifled a laugh at how he straightened his collar and cleared his throat before tapping her on the shoulder.

"How disgustingly adorable." Law mumbled as they watched Sabo bow and take the girl's hand.

"Shishishi, Koala's really nice! I think they'll get a long great!"

"You know her, Lu?" Ace questioned, still keeping an eye on Sabo who was now awkwardly dancing with the curvy girl.

"She's a fishman! Jimbei introduced me to her a while back."

Ace hummed and brought his mug up to his lips, only to come up empty. He needed more booze. Leaving Luffy in Law's capable hands, the freckled wolf made his way to the table where more alcohol awaited.

As he filled up his mug, someone asked,

"What're you drinking?"

Turning towards the voice, Ace nearly spilled his whiskey. It was a woman, obviously human, with short blue hair, tattoos on her chest that spilled onto her right arm, and a mug larger than his in her delicate hands. Ace didn't realize his mouth was open until the woman reached up and closed it for him.

"Never seen a woman before, handsome?"

"U-Uh…what? I mean, of course I have!" Ace stuttered, face burning. What was wrong with him!? The human laughed and reached across him for the pitcher of whiskey.

"Well, if you're interested, I'm looking for a drinking partner. Name's Nojiko."

"A-Ace…" The freckled wolf managed to get out. Nojiko smiled and shook his hand.

"It's a pleasure, care to join me?"

Ace swallowed and nodded, face blushing again when she grabbed his hand and pulled him towards a small table nearby. As he was led away, Ace glanced back at Luffy's table where the three men were smirking at him. Kidd and Law raised their mugs and Luffy blatantly gave him a thumb's up.

He rolled his eyes but smiled, anxious to get to know the beautiful woman in front of him.

Kidd actually had a really good time at the Festival. Unlike the last time he attended, there was no secret plan or ploy, just good fun. He was beyond grateful to Luffy for forgiving him and accepting him as a friend. Kidd wasn't sure how he could possibly repay the boy's kindness.

"So, are you just gonna sit around all night, or go dance?" Trafalgar asked with a slight smirk, "Luffy's been out there for a while so you may miss your chance."

"I-I don't think I should…"

"Just go, Eustass-ya." Trafalgar huffed before taking a long drink, "He's completely forgiven you, so stop acting so awkward."

Kidd scowled at the doctor, but got up, nonetheless. It wasn't hard to find Luffy, but it was difficult to get anywhere near him. The kid was completely surrounded by people who wanted a turn with him. Currently, Luffy appeared to be humoring an elderly man, allowing the guy to spin him and step dance slowly.

'Should I just jump in?' He thought, frowning at how people were fawning over Luffy.

Suddenly, Luffy was lifted up into the air by his waist. The kid yelped, definitely surprised. Kidd's jaw dropped as Rob Lucci threw Luffy over his shoulder and marched right up to Kidd.

"What the hell, Lucci!?" Luffy demanded, pounding on the werebeast's back, "Put me down!"

"As you wish." The leopard said with a smirk, placing the kid in front of him. Luffy huffed and glared up at Lucci. The beast sighed, grabbed Luffy by his bare shoulders and spun him around so he was facing Kidd.

"Oh, hi Kidd!" Luffy chirped as he grabbed Lucci's hands and removed them from his shoulders.

"H-Hey, Luffy…"

"Shishishi, let's dance!" Then they were dancing, swaying to the beat. Kidd had no idea why Lucci did that for him but was grateful to have some time with Luffy. After about twenty minutes, Luffy pulled him off the dance floor with a sheepish look on his face.

"Sorry, Kidd, but I actually need to go."

"Ah, that's all right. Thanks for the dance." Kidd replied while shuffling his feet a little. Suddenly, Luffy wrapped his arms around him and rested his cheek against Kidd's chest.

"I'm glad we're friends now." Luffy whispered before pulling away, "Being evil doesn't suit you."

"You know, I think you're right." Kidd chuckled, tousling Luffy's hair. The kid grinned up at him before trotting away. When he returned to their table, Law was snoring with his face glued to the wooden surface, likely a result of the impressive amount of alcohol he consumed. Kidd sighed and sat down next to the unconscious doctor, unable to control his smile despite the fact that he'd pretty much just been friend-zoned. Oh well, they had all the time in the world.

Luffy glanced up at the moon and noted how late it was getting.

'I need to hurry up!' He mused while quickly walking back to his tent. Luffy was happy for Ace and Sabo, the two deserved to be happy. Koala was kind, intelligent, and strong, just like Sabo, and Nojiko...well, Luffy was sure Ace would love her. As for Kidd, Luffy was very glad he'd come around to their side. There turned out to be a lot more to him than he'd thought. That being said, he still had no intention of being Kidd's mate.

Kuri had explained courtship and mates to him a while back since his brothers refused to (claiming to want to protect his innocence or something). Kidd just...wasn't it. He wasn't sure who would be it, but Luffy felt like he would know when the time came.

Once he arrived at his tent, Luffy slipped behind the changing screen and began to remove his silk garb.

"You seemed to enjoy yourself tonight." A deep voice commented, prompting Luffy to glance over the screen, "You dance very well, I'm glad to have seen it…considering last time I missed your performance."

"Ah, you mean when you were tracking me down to kidnap me."

Lucci chuckled from where he stood leaned against one of the support poles of the tent.

"Exactly. Though, If I recall, kidnapping you from the red-haired pup saved your life."

"Yeah…" Luffy huffed, pulling on his black shirt, "Why did you do that earlier, with Kidd? I thought you hated him."

"I was simply feeling…generous." Lucci said with a shrug, "Plus it's fun to mess with you."

"You're a jerk, you know."

"Naturally."

Luffy finished putting on his more casual clothing and came out from behind the screen with his straw-hat in hand. Just before he could step out of the tent, Lucci stopped him with a firm grip to his upper arm.

"When you return to Dogtooth, what would you say to another spar?"

Luffy smirked and pulled his arm free, putting his hat on so it cast a shadow over his eyes.

"Anytime."

A few minutes later, he was in the air and flying under the moonlight. Ace and Sabo already knew where he would be considering it was the solstice, so he didn't need to stop.

When he arrived, Dragon was already there, standing outside of his cottage that was right on the beach. The older Fae wore comfortable clothes and held a bouquet of lilies in his arms.

"How did your performance go?" Dragon asked as they walked up a nearby bluff, "No…costume malfunctions I hope."

"Nope, it went great! Everybody loved it!"

"I'm glad."

As they approached the grave, their conversation naturally stopped. It was in a beautiful place, perched right on the edge of a cliff that overlooked the beach and ocean. The engraving read MONKEY D. RHYME: LOVING WIFE AND MOTHER, GONE TOO SOON. NEVER FORGOTTEN.

Dragon sat down in front of the tombstone and laid the flowers in the neatly kept grass surrounding it while Luffy stepped forward and placed a hand on the cold grave. Seconds later, the tombstone began to glow a gentle light and the form of a woman appeared. She was almost transparent and sat on top of the grave.

Rhyme smiled gently at them, tears glistening in her eyes.

"Happy Solstice, Mom."

Happy Solstice, Lulu.

THE END

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Riku