Ace stirred awake as he felt his body all stiff.
Then he blinked a few times.
Ah, that's right.
The Marineford Incident.
His brother.
And Yukiko.
It still felt like a whole jumbled up dream.
"Oh, I see your up." A voice said beside him as he got spooked.
It was Alina.
"Hey, take it easy tiger. You still got some aches from your time in Impel Down from what I'm told." She said giving him some Ginger Apple Tea.
"Thanks. Hm. This is good." Ace said as the flavor soothed him.
"Nice to hear. I'll let the others know you're up. You can join if you want, they're already celebrating about a half an hour ago. Though your brother is already making himself look like a gerbil." Alina said.
Ace smiled as his brother really hadn't changed.
As he stood up, he stumbled a bit and Alina caught him on time.
"Need help tiger?" She smiled making Ace blush.
"A-ah, thanks." He said as they got to the party.
"Ace!" Jizo said as he spotted the Second Division Commander.
Everyone paused and smiled seeing their retrieved comrade.
Ace smiled as he looked around the Moby Dick.
They were docked at a remote island, and so they were partying away.
Not just pirates, but the Pokémon and their trainers were having a blast!
Where Whitebeard was, Luffy and Yukiko were also there chatting and eating.
"Ace!" Luffy lit up as he saw his brother. He was about to run and hug him but Yukiko had him stay in his seat as Ace was still a little sore.
Yukiko and Luffy was previously laughing at something the old man told them.
Alina was about to depart somewhere until Yukiko offered her to stay, which Ace felt happy for.
Alina's Pokémon came to her side as well, a Blissey, a Typhlosion, Kingdra, Vileplume, Gliscor, and Ampharos.
Blissey in particular kept checking Ace for problems.
"Hey, wait-" Ace said as Alina shook her head.
"Don't worry, Blissey is just making sure you're healthy. Her species are natural nurses. It's in her nature." Alina assured as her Typhlosion put his head in her lap.
"What are you two doing with pops?" Ace asked as Blissey finished checking on him.
"He's just telling them about how you joined us." Marco said half-heartedly.
"Ehhh?! Old man! Why are you telling them that story?!"
"Well, your savior, Yukiko, asked me politely. How could I say no?" Whitebeard said with a smirk.
Ace also noticed that Whitebeard was no longer strapped to his medical equipment.
"Pops, why you off your equipment?" Ace asked.
"Amazing thing actually, Beast Master cured his illness!" Vista said as he was chatting with Wikstrom.
What?
"Actually, I had Xerneus help him, it's her you should thank." Yukiko gestured to her large stag nearby.
Cue Sparks.
"Xerneus the Life Pokémon. A Legendary Pokémon and a Member of the Aura Trio of Kalos. When the horns on its head shine in seven colors, it is said to be sharing everlasting life. Some legends even call this Pokémon the Goddess of Life."
"And it's earned that title too. I feel like I've returned to my prime." Whitebeard said.
"Good news for us, bad news for the Marines. Especially with what happened recently." Jizo said.
"Huh?" Ace asked.
Vista showed the paper from yesterday.
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News of what happened spread like a wildfire.
Luffy and especially Yukiko became the big talk of the times now. Either anyone praised her for finishing off Blackbeard, or feared her for accomplishing such a feat by rescuing Roger's child.
Most judicious nobles that heard of her feat became afraid that she would kick them off their thrones because of their rigid system of rule over their countries.
Then from the war, a new wave of pirates emerged, inspired by this feat, and decided to wreck havoc like crazy.
What's even more insane is that a catastrophic event happened in Mariejoa.
The Holy Land was attacked by an unknown creature that was virtually unstoppable and the place was burned to the ground.
In addition, a huge discovery was made.
The Five Elders were also found defeated and killed along with a unknown figure who was discovered by a reliable marine to be the true mastermind of the World Government who really sat on that Empty Throne!
Revealing all the lies the Government had been covering up for centuries.
In addition, this group discovered murals that these unknown creatures were the real gods of this world.
The fear of these unknown creatures turned into shock and anger towards the government as more rebellions sprang up.
People began to view it as a sign that the World Government has been corrupted for too long and the True Gods finally decided to take action.
Amidst this chaos, the Government was quickly losing face, and had to do something.
After a heated debate, they decided to abdicate the protection of the Celestial Dragons, forbid slavery, and any marine found guilty of illegal actions or abuse of power was to be arrested. Which also led to the arrest and imprisonment of Akainu.
"I don't believe this!" Ace said.
"Yeah, whoever discovered these secrets, they just had the world tipped on its head." Marco said.
"With Akainu gone along with Five Elders, they're gonna have to do a major cleanup of their actions now." Vista said.
"And since Garp and Sengoku are close to retiring, only Aokiji will be left to be the new Fleet Admiral since Kizaru is not interested in the position." Jizo said.
"Heh, though what will Dragon do now? He did aim to oppose the Government, but with this new development, the Government Regime will have to change and serve the people rather than the Celestial Dragons, so I can assume part of his goal is accomplished thanks to you, Yukiko." Alina said.
"Yeah, but now those false gods will be receiving comeuppance." Whitebeard laughs.
Luffy paid no mind as he was just happy to be back with Yukiko.
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The party lasted for another two days before Yukiko's friends had to return to their world.
"You sure you guys can't stay?" Luffy asked.
"Sorry, besides we got jobs to take care of. Though the people know the truth, it's not yet time for us to come back to this world." Cynthia said.
"Once people finally realize that Pokémon work according to nature we will." Lance said.
Then he spotted Alina and Melissa still on the Moby Dick.
"You gonna stay back here?"
"Yeah, I'm deciding to be part of a small group that can help people understand Pokémon better with Melissa. I'll send updates to you." She smiled along with Melissa.
Lance nodded. Then looked over at Yukiko.
"I hope you'll make it in time for the next World Coronation Tournament."
"Or next year's Alola League!" Mallow said.
"Don't worry! I'll have a busy schedule this time! Luffy and I have to do something important." Yukiko said as she shook Lance's hand before he left with everyone else.
Yukiko then looked at Luffy.
"We only have one thing left to do." Yukiko said as Luffy nodded.
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Yup, I'm making a side couple with Ace and Alina!
He'd be thinking, 'what would a girl like her want to be interested in me? She's going for a d!MN PHD!'