#;; my sweet flame. may your flame shine bright (ace)

[hibiscusxqueen]

🌺@flambace asked: 🌺

" Hey, mom... How do you fall in love ? I mean - how do you know ? "

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Rouge tilted her at the question; she had seen Ace approach her and look a bit shy but this was perhaps the last thing she would have expected from him. Nonetheless, her face lit up at her son “You don’t fall in love with a person, Dearest. You learn to see parts of people beneath the masks and personas they project. You learn their quirks, their fears and insecurities. You learn to actually see them for who they are as a whole.”

The King smiled wistfully, her fingers rubbing at the cuff of her red jacket. No one but Roger and Rouge’s crew knew that the Kings’ had started off as rivals in their early years of piracy. “Love is not butterflies in your stomach. Warning bells sometimes feel like they’re butterflies. Love feels different”

It had taken them years to trust and fall in love (Shakky had started a betting pool). It seemed her son had someone he thinks he was falling for too “Is my baby falling in love?”

[hibiscusxqueen]

"This is my son and he takes after me with Roger's hair and eye colour"

Why no one told this boy that he looked like his mom! I feel that would help with 50% of his issues.

Also I didn’t know today was his birthday. Sob.

[kotachii]

Fate

Pairing: Ace x Reader | Soulmate! Au

Synopsis: Soulmates had matching tattoos. When you met Ace, you were certain that he was your soulmate.

  Fate

  Raindrops slid down the glass, like melancholic tears from the sky. Your reflection only so faint on the window. Even if you were decorated with the finest jewelries from the top to bottom, tailor-made dress, most expensive heels nothing can fill the void in your heart.

       “It was fate that brought you to me otherwise I would of drowned”, he used to say.

Fate.

       It was a beautiful morning when you mindlessly strolled towards the river. Without a place to go, a reason to be, you found a man floating down the river. He was unconscious. With all of your force, you pulled him up on the riverbed and checked for pulse. He wasn’t dead. For the rest of the day, you camped out beside the man waiting for when he wakes up. He was quite peculiar, shirtless, no weapon, a hat that is completely soaked, the raven locks of hair framed his freckled face.

       It was around mid-afternoon when he finally woke up. When he did, he enveloped you in a hug.

       “Oh god, I thought I was dead! Thank you so much for saving me,” he said while you struggled to get out of the hug.

       You would later learn that his name was Ace, Portgas D. Ace a traveler looking for adventure. When he asked you to join him on his adventure, you accepted. He was charming, nice, stupid at times but he always made you smile. The two of you went on so many adventures.

       “Do you believe in dragons?”, Ace asked you.

       “Umm...not particularly,” you replied.

       “I heard that there is a dragon in Tamya forest, want to go check it out?”

       “Sure!” you said with a grin.

       On that day, you and Ace slaughtered one overgrown lizard and made more money than you could ever imagine selling the dragon parts in the nearby town.

       “(Name), look at all of this money! There is more than enough for a lifetime! We could go anywhere, be anyone we could have feasts and not care about what anyone thinks of us,” Ace said.

       “This is so great, let’s go eat something to celebrate,” you suggested.

       “No, first, let’s get you the most expensive dress there is and get rid of that plain and ugly peasant dress you are wearing now,” he replied with a grin.

       You laughed and said, “I can’t tell if that was supposed to be an insult.”

       “Just stating the facts,” he said and winked.

       In this world, you can’t just be anyone, there is a red string of fate that connects two people together. They are each other’s soulmates. The destined counterpart always bears a matching tattoo on their upper thigh.

       “This grilled octopus taste so good!”, Ace said.

       The two of you were in the Full Moon Festival at the Eastern Country. The streets were full of people, street food, performances and liveliness. The real reason you two came here was mostly for the fated technology called “fireworks”. They were described as on the best inventions of the Eastern Country, flowers that blooms in the sky.

       “Ace,” you called. He bent down slightly so that he was at your height, “there is so much people here, let’s go find a quieter spot so we can enjoy the fireworks,” you said.

       “Sure (Name), don’t get lost though,” he told you with a warm smile and you could feel his grip tighten on your hand.

       Together, you found a nice and quiet spot by the river and awaited for the fireworks to appear. You leaned your head on Ace’s shoulder and enjoyed the calm moment.

       “(Name), can you promise me to keep a secret?”, he asked you.

       “Of course,” you mumbled.

       Ace shifted from his position causing you to slightly fall backwards but he caught you and made you look into his eyes. The glow of the moon illuminated his face with an off white colour, the stars shone brightly in his eyes.

       “Then pinky promise me,” he said.

       You looked at him amused by the odd request but still obeyed anyways.

       “Alright, I thought it was about time I told you, do you remember that one time when we were in the Southern Valleys and we were chased by a whole lot of knights?”, he asked you.

       “Um...I think so. Yeah so what about it?”

       “Those people weren’t after us. They were after me. It’s because I am the child of the last King. The one that was overthrown,” he said grimly.

       “And…,” you continued.

       “That’s it,” Ace said and he saw the look of confusion on your face, “Aren’t you surprised? Or angry? My father was known as the corrupted King. People hated him.”

       “But that’s just him. You are you and that is all what matters to me,” you replied while staring right back into his eyes.

       You two slowly leaned in for a kiss, and thus the vow was sealed. You could feel the strings of fate tugging you and Ace together into a bind. You were no longer travelling companions but a couple.

       The fireworks erupted into the sky and created beautiful flowers of more variety than you’ve ever witnessed. Sparks of multicolours danced within the sky.

       “(Name), do you feel it? I think we are just meant to be,” Ace said when he pulled away from the kiss.

       You nodded with a smile and rested your head on the crook of his neck and enjoyed the moment. You wished the story could of ended here, it would of been perfect. But fate had other plans.

       You remember later that night when you showed him the tattoo. In this society, it was considered inappropriate to show another person your tattoo before you can feel the strings of fate pulling you two together. However, you are positive Ace is your soulmate, there is no other way. Though one should not underestimate fate.

       “How….how is that possible?”, you looked at him, not believing your eyes. Tears threatened to fall down and all of your senses felt numb.

       Ace didn’t say anything and stared at the ground. The tattoo on his leg, a fire pattern mocked you as it did not match with yours. Yours were flowing like water, not the abrupt flames that he had.  How could this be, you were positive it was him. You didn’t want to be anyone else but with him.

       “Screw this!”, Ace shouted as he stood up, “Why does some dumb tattoo get to decide who I spend the rest of my life with.”

       “It’s just fate,” you replied back depressed.

       “Screw fate! Then it is also fate that brought you to me, otherwise I would of drowned that day by the river.”

       “But Ace, fate gets to decide everything. It will keep on trying to separate us if we don’t listen to it. There is nothing we can do about it---”

       “Until that happens, I am not abandoning you. Fate can try to separate us but we just have to be faster, more clever. We can escape it. We don’t have to listen to it. Let’s run away and don’t look back. I don’t care who we have to betray, who we have to abandon, I’ll do anything just so we can be together.”

       Ace panted with harsh breath and anger seeped through his usually carefree face. You stood up and walked over to him and hugged him. You agreed with him, you don’t ever want to be with anyone else but him, he may not be your soulmate but he is the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. No regrets.

       Life went on as normal but you two traveled at a quicker pace than before. Ever since that night, you could feel your surrounding altering it. It was because fate wants to punish you for not listening to it. For example, you’ve lately noticed that you tend to lose each other easily. Even if it is just walking in a crowded city, for a brief moment, you will lose sight of him among the sea of people. That was what you feared the most. What happens if one day you can’t find him anymore.

       Also, more and more people that has been hunting for Ace. He is the son of the previous king and naturally, he brings a lot of enemies. But the appearances of conflicting parties has been more often than before. In fact, you even heard the name of the very man chasing after Ace. He would sometimes be in the front lines on this operation and there was one time when you and Ace almost didn’t escape. A piece of your dress was ripped off during the escape leaving your tattoo exposed. Ever since that day, a grim feeling has possessed you.

       “Hey, (Name), have you heard about the town of Ethelia?”, Ace looked at you.

       Today was a normal day, so you wished. No one chasing you, the sun was shining bright and life was pretty good.

       “Yeah, isn’t that the big city up north?”, you replied.

       “Let’s go there, today. I heard they have some nice ice cream shops,” Ace said.

       “What’s that?”, you asked confused.

       Ace chuckled, “I think it is something cold and sweet. That’s what I heard.”

       “Cold? Like ice? I hate ice,” you stated bluntly.

       “I don’t know but we will know once we go.”

       “Fine.”

       And little did you know, that day was the day fate finally won. On your journey there, you were stopped by the very group of men always after Ace. Lead by their leader, Akainu, there was nowhere left for you two to run. Ace was injured but he tried his best to stand up. He blocked you from the enemies.

       “Leave her alone, what you want is me. Not her!”, Ace shouted at them.

       “Move you little runt,” Akainu said, “Are you her soulmate or something? Last time I checked, you didn’t even have matching tattoos.”

       “That is none of your business!”, Ace shouted back.

       “Of course it is my business because that lovely lady behind you, she happens to share the same tattoo as me.”

       Shocked. Sadness. Unbelief. It all swallowed you like waves trying to suffocate you. On that day when your dress ripped, it must of been that day when he saw. And later you did witness for yourself when you saw the familiar tattoo on his leg, that disgusting man was your soulmate.

       It has been six months since then. It is also the day before the scheduled execution for Ace. He did nothing wrong but of course, Akainu was a powerful man and he is capable of pinning crimes onto Ace to make his execution justified. Ace is locked in a cell, underground, beneath this castle. You only saw him twice. The first time, he didn’t say anything and the second time, he told you to not come see him again. He didn’t want you to see him in this pitiful state. Chained to walls and wearing rags.

       “Wanna take one last look at lover-boy down there,” Akainu mocked you when he walked into the room. You can’t believe he is your soulmate.

       “There is no point.”

       “Glad to see you finally came to your senses. He is just a swine,” he huffed before walking out of your room again.

       There is no point because you’ve already planned the escape. It took you six months but you have acquired the keys to his cell, you also have found the gap flaw within the guarding system and an escape room.

       When the night turned dark, shadows swallowed the castle, chains were removed and the caged became free. Two lone figures silently escaped the castle and never looked back. They dissolved into the night and once again they cheated fate. No one noticed them until a couple hours late when they were long gone and never had they caught them again.

[nyd-needs-cuddles]

What If (AU Snippet of Not Quite Black)

Au: Ace dies in Marineford

“What?”

Momonga stared at his fellow Vice-Admiral, incredulity clear on his face. Beside him, Fleet Admiral Akainu scowled at the still smiling Marine—or was it ex-Marine now?—as if what he had just said was a simple comment about the weather.

“And what do you exactly mean by that, Vice-Admiral Noir?”

Baccara smiled wider. It was not a nice smile. “I meant exactly as I said. I wish to resign from the Marines, Fleet Admiral.” He tilted his head, innocently. “Shall I repeat what I have said once more?”

The sound of Akainu gritting his teeth could be heard, and Momonga shot the younger man a panicked look, hoping to convey his worry and confusion.

“And may I ask why?”

Baccara continued smiling. “You may not.”

Silence. And for all that Akainu was the bearer of the Magu Magu no Mi, Momonga swore that the room’s temperature went down by several degrees.

Finally, after what seemed to be a lifetime, Akainu said, “...Fine. Wait until the Tenryuubito leave. Then you can submit your resignation letter.”

Momonga inwardly grimaced when Baccara’s eyes sharpened. Judging by the way his smile inched higher, that was not the correct response.

“I believe I cannot stay longer, Sakazuki.” Akainu glared, as if willing his Devil Fruit to melt this upstart from where he stood with his eyes alone. Momonga despaired over it all. “Lest I be tempted to do something... unsavory.”

Akainu raised a brow, vein pulsing. “And that is?”

Baccara’s smile turned into a feral grin, one befitting of a D, and sang, “This.”

One second, Akainu was standing perfectly normal on Momonga’s side. The next, the walls on the other side of the room were broken and cracked, with the other seven rooms following the same fashion. Momonga gaped, jaw working at what was obviously an assault, and stared at his former colleauge.

The face he was greeted with sent shivers down his spine.

Gone was the amiable smile of his lips, and instead left a blank slate with dull, silver eyes void of their usual shine. Slowly, the coat of Justice hung on Baccara’s shoulders fell to the ground with a muffled thud, and he walked away.

Momonga should stop him. Should stop him and ask him why he had done that. But there was something in his empty gaze that made him freeze in his tracks and glue him to the floor.

And so he watched as Noir D. Baccara left, chaos in his wake.

—

Smoker was having a bad day.

First, moving to the New World was a pain in the ass (and what the fuck, why the fuck do you need three Log Poses? Fucking Grand Line bullshit). Second, the G-5 Marines were utter dipshits and he’s seriously reconsidering his order to Tashigi of ‘not engaging’ because if he hears another one calling him ‘Smo-yan’ he was going to go on a murder spree. Third, Strawhat is still at large even though it’s already been a year since Marineford went in and over itself, and he’s been smoking three times more than he usually does because of that damn pirate.

Fourth, he now has to help watch over the Tenryuubito for ‘security’. Tch, damn World Nobles.

Glancing at the other poor sod enlisted to protect the rich douchebags, Rob Lucci looked perfectly at ease and as helpful as a brick wall in showing his emotions. Smoker wished that the Cipher Pols would get the fuck out of his life, but alas. It was not to be.

A few meters ahead, his Observation Haki picked up the presence of a familiar spirit, and he looked ahead to see—

Smoker nearly stumbled at the sight of Baccara’s expressionless face, and he could almost feel the eyebrow raising Rob Lucci was doing right now.

Though, what shocked him even more was Baccara’s lack of acknowledgement to their guest, not even bowing or minding them a glance. Something which the Tenryuubito took great offense with.

“You lowly critter! How dare you not grovel in the dirt where you belong!?” Saint Gregoria screeched, pointing a manicured finger towards the approaching Marine. Baccara gave no indication of hearing her, and she shrieked, “Off with his head! I want him dead! No, brand him as my slave!”

Smoker’s blood went cold at what he heard, and he turned to intervene when—

A blur of silver and a sheen of light passed by, and Saint Gregoria’s body was cut in half.

“What the—!?” Smoker jumped backwards away, a move mirrored by Rob Lucci, and he scanned his surroundings to look for the perpretator—

Baccara stood as still as a statue, indifferent to the blood dripping down Themis, blade shining ominously as red liquid pooled near his feet.

“Noir D. Baccara,” Rob Lucci intoned, eyes narrowed and voice low. “What have you done?”

With nary a hint of trepidation or remorse, Baccara met Rob Lucci’s dark gaze with a stare that could make gods cower before it and replied, “Justice.”

And then, spinning on his heel (showing his back at them, like he was not a foe), he faced the World Government’s flag silently. With growing unease and a niggling memory near the back of his head, Smoker watched him pull back a fist and—

“FIRE FIST!”

—flames shot out from his clenched fist, engulfing the World Government’s flag and Smoker—

Smoker could only watch as history repeated itself.

Head moving to look at them over his shoulder, Baccara started in a tone perfect for idle comversations and said, “Hear me now, former allies of mine.”

Multiple sounds of boots hitting the gravel echoed across them, and hundreds of Marines were suddenly surrounding them all, rifles locked on and swords raised. But all their faces were anxious, uncertain, for this was their beloved Vice-Admiral. Their sweet, kind Baccara. Surely this was a mistake? A misunderstanding of some kind?

“You may all rest in your laurels, but heed my warning—nay, heed my prediction with utmost attention.”

He faced the group of Marines in front, and bellowed with all the certainty of a man who knew the truth and saw it himself, and Smoker’s hair raised on its end.

“Portgas D. Ace will rise again. And with him, Monkey D. Luffy, the Future Pirate King of the New Era, will turn this world upside down!”

“How do I know this, you ask? Well,” and here, he smiled. But it didn’t reach his eyes. No. His eyes were filled with misery and hate and sorrow and love and hope that it didn’t match the brightness in his smile. “Of course I know. I raised them myself, after all.”

It took a few moments until the gravity of his statement sunk in. And when it did, Smoker inhaled sharply—

“NOIR D. BACCARA!” shouted Akainu, body dripping with magma and fury evident.

—until a burst of Conqueror’s Haki exploded from Baccara’s relaxed form, and the Marine HQ abruptly burst into flames.

[hibiscusxqueen]

Rouge smiled fondly at the raven haired woman "A mother is a mother whether your daughter was nourished by the waters of your womb or you hold her hand and help her rise later. If you decide she is your child then you are her mother."

She was a curious woman. Her Haki could taste power from her but there was no malice or deception. Perhaps Yor was a civilian with gifts like Rouge and Roger or a lost member of the clan D. Who knows at this point?

"The pleasure is all mine, Yor" Rouge beamed, "Would you like to come in? It would be lovely to have some of this pie with company and some tea"

oh,  she  hadn't  seen  the  child  in  rouge's  beforehand,  but  when  she  sees  the  baby  in  her  arms,  she  can't  help  but  smile.  “  o-of  course,  i  just  wanted  to  be  neighborly.  ”  to  keep  up  appearances, and because  she's  genuinely  curious.  there  hadn't  been  any  new  neighbors  since  they  had  moved  in,  and  yor  thought  it  wouldn't  hurt  to  try  and  get  to  know  her  new  neighbor.  besides,  loid  would  definitely  be  doing  the  same.

“  aw,  how  adorable!  i've  got  a  daughter  of  my  own,  but  i'm  not  her  biological  mother.  my  husband  was  married  before  me.  ”  she almost misses  rouge's  name,  talking  fondly  about  anya.  she  does  catch  it,  and  gives  a  little  bow  of  her  head.  “  rouge,  nice  to  meet  you.  my  name's  yor  forger! ”

[writinggeisha]

You’re at that point in your dating or relationship that you want to call your guy by a special nickname but it has to be cute so where are you going to find that? Don’t fret, we have a huge list of cute nicknames for guys, say them out loud to see how they sound, and choose two or three in case he doesn’t like one you have chosen.

We have even included some in Italian, French, German, Russian and a couple in Spanish. You will have a few to try out and see how he likes them, if he doesn’t like any of those, come back to the list and try again! Remember, a nickname means more if it is personal between the two of you and if he doesn’t like mushy nicknames like lamb chop then stick to the classics like babe or hun. Something else to remember when picking a nickname, do not use one that you used with an ex or one that makes him feel self-conscious about a short coming such as height. If he is short do not call him shorty, we shouldn’t have to explain this but that would just be cruel.

You don’t have to choose from this list either. Think about him, his expressions and his personality. Does he show emotions easily or not, what kind of hobbies does he have, all these things can help you choose or make up a nickname for him that is more personal and mean more to him than just a random nickname or Babe or Sweetheart.

Cute Nicknames For Guys:

                                       A

Adorable  – or you can add to it with Adorable Angel. Amore Mio – Italian  means “my love”. Aniołku – Polish meaning angel. Angel – because he protects you, makes life easier for you. Agapi-Mou  – Greek for “my love”. Angel Eyes – his eyes are sweet and kind and full of love. Angel Baby – another cute name for a sweet guy. Angel Face – he has that sweet angelic face. Amorcito – Spanish translates to my little love. Angel Heart – you see he has the heart of an angel full of love and goodness. Angel of Love – he is your angel of love so let him know – maybe you had given up on love until you met him. Angel of Mine – self explanatory. Ace –   he is your ace that trumps all the other guys. Angelito – Spanish translates to angel. Anteros – Greek for mutual love.

                                       B

Baby Cakes –  your love. Babe – a classic nickname. Babu – Indian, it is a title of respect for an educated man, South Asia uses it a respect for a father, grandfather.  If you want to use it as a pet name the urban dictionary says it would represent respect for something that has exceeding value. Baby Face – he has a young face. Blue Eyes – (if he has blue eyes). Baby Blues – (for blue eyes). Baccha – hindi for males, meaning baby the female version would be Bacchi. Bright Eyes – eyes that are bright and full of promise. Baby Doll – for a handsome guy. Bumpkin or Country Bumpkin – if he is from the country. Bellissimo – Italian for lovely if he has a lovely spirit, soul, or is just plain handsome. Bad Boy – not criminal just a little rebellious. Better Half – cause being with him brings out the best in you. Boo Bear – for a cuddly guy. Bärchen – German means little bear. Boo – for a cute guy. Bello – Italian for good looking male. Baby-Love – great lovely guy. Bambino – Italian for baby. Buttercup – sweet and beautiful to you. Bedroom Eyes – if he has seductive eyes. Bootylicious – no explanation needed. Brown Eyes – if he has brown eyes. Braveheart – he is brave and courageous and stands up for what he believes in.

                                       C

Casanova – a true master of love. Carebear – cause he is cuddly and takes care of you like no one else. Cutiepie – if he is super cute. Cowboy – a strong male nickname. Corazón – Spanish meaning sweetheart. Cuddle Cakes – for a cuddly boyfriend. Cuddle Bunch – guy who likes to cuddle. Cariño – Spanish for honey, love. Chaviv  – Hebrew meaning dearly loved. Champ – he is your champion. Cuddle Bear – he loves to cuddle as much as you. Candy-Man – he is sweet in everything he does. Captain – he is the captain of your heart. Cuddle Muffin – for a sweet guy who likes to cuddle. Cupcake – sweet guy. Caro Mio – Italian for Dear for the male gender the female would be Caro Mia. Chi Chi Poo – cute rhyming nickname. Cuddle Buddy – another amazing name for a guy who is cuddly.

                                       D

Darlin’ – an oldie but goodie. Daudi – Swahili meaning beloved. Doll Face –  cause he has that clean smooth face. Dream Boat – from the first time you laid eyes on him you’ve been dreaming of him. Dear Heart –  another oldie but still good. Dreamy – he is dreamy to you, let him know it. Drakonchik –  Russian for little dragon. Dewdrop – for a wise and refreshing guy. Dreamlover –  he is everything you been dreaming of in a lover. Dumpling – delicious as a dumpling. Daredevil – this guy likes rock climbing, skydiving, well you get the idea. Diamond – he is your diamond. Dashing – he is dashing and needs to know you find him so. Dream Guy – lets him know he is your dream guy. Don Juan – he is smooth and you like it.

                                       E

Enchanted – if he is a charming guy.

                                       F

Fire Cracker – he can be a bit feisty. Fuzzybear – for an affectionate guy. Fabio – need we say more? Foxy – sly sleek and gorgeous. Flame – because he sets your heart a flame. Firefly –  because he brings light in to your life.

                                         G

Gorgeous – the nickname says it all. Good Looking – again we needn’t explain. Gladiator – A true warrior. Green Eyes – this is pretty obvious. Gum Drop – he is sweet and tasty. Golden Boy – he is your golden boy and this lets him know it.

                                       H

Handsome – no explanation needed. Hunk – he is a 10 to you and this will tell him that. Heart Throb – he has your heart throbbing just by stepping into the room. Hon’ – a standard that never goes out of fashion. Honey – sweet as honey. Huggies – he is the one you want to hug on you and you on him. Hugs – he loves giving hugs. Honey Bear – sweet and cuddly. Hot stuff – he is your hot stuff. Heart Breaker – he could break hearts. Honey Bunch – sweet guy. Honey Bee – he is busy all the time and still sweet. Hot Lips –  you love getting his kisses because they are hot. Hottie –  you find him sizzling what better way to say it. Honey Buns – you find his buns extremely sweet. Honey Pants –  he really fills out his jeans well. Honey Cakes – he likes cakes you like cakes why not. Hotness – similar to hot stuff, lets him know you find him irresistible. Hun Bun – similar to honey buns. Honey Drop – drop of sweetness. Hubby – nickname for husband. Hunny Pot – he is a whole pot of sweet. Hunny Bunny – he is cute and sweet. Hot Honey – he is hot and sweet. Huggaboo – this is new but he is huggable and cute so it fits.

                                       I

Iron Man – you think he is strong. Italian Stallion – you find him extremely hot and well built. Indian Warrior – he will fight for what he believes in. Inamorato – Italian meaning, male lover.

                                       J

Jelly Bear –sweet and cuddly. Jay Bird – he likes birds and blue is his favorite color. Jelly Bean – he may act hard but he has a soft heart. Jazzy – he is full of spunk and fun. JAAN – Pronounced as Ja-an has its roots in the Sanskrit/Urdu language meaning ‘Life’. JD or Jack – he is like Jack Daniels smooth and distinct. Joyful Knight –  he brings joy everywhere he goes.

                                       K

King – he is your king and you are his queen. Kissy Face – every time you see his face, you just want to kiss it. Knight In Shining Armor – he will rescue you whenever you need it. Kochanie –  meaning beloved.

                                       L

L’amour De Ma Vie – French translates to Love of my life. Love Muffin –if he loves muffins, this might be a good one for him. Lamb – soft cute and cuddly. Lamb Chops – could be used for a guy who is small and cute. Love Bug – there really is a bug called the love bug. It is seen in Florida during certain times of the year which is its mating season and how it got its name love bug. So while it’s a bug, it still a cute name for your guy. Lover – an old standard that can be used. Lambkin – soft, cuddly and sweet. If this defines your man, this might be the name for him. Love Face – he has a face you simply can’t help but love. Love of my Life – this one should be reserved for exactly that. Luvy Duvy – a mushy form of endearment. Love Bear – he is big and cuddly full of love. Lover Boy – he’s good looking and your lover. Love Machine – he shows you love 24/7. Lovey Dovey – a mushy form of endearment. Lover Pie – similar to lover boy. Light of my Life – he brought light into your world. Liebling – German meaning darling. Lady Killer – he is good looking and many women check him out. Luchik – Russian means sun beam ray of light. Lovebird – like the actual “lovebirds”, he shows affection to you. Love Train – since the beginning he has taken you to places you never knew.

                                        M

My Love – the one you love. Mooi – Afrikaans meaning Handsome. Mi Amor – Spanish for “my love.” Mr. Right – should only be used if you are positive he is actually Mr. Right. Mój drogi – Polish meaning my dear. Mr. Perfect – simply because he is perfect in every way. Mon Chéri – French meaning my darling. Mister Cutie – he is simply a cutie, nothing more needs saying. Magic Man – he can make you feel like no one else, almost like magic. McDreamy – he is just simply dreamy to you. Ma Raison De Vivre – French meaning my reason for living. Mr. Night Rider – tall, dark, and handsome. Muscles – he is well built and you like that. Moje Szczęście – Polish meaning my happiness. Mon Trésor –  French meaning my treasure. My All – because he is everything to you. Moonbeam – because when he looks at you, it’s like moonbeams surrounding you. Misiu – Polish meaning teddy bear. My Knight – the one who will fight for you and rescue you when you need it. Main Squeeze – lets him know no matter whom else is in your life, he is your main guy. Mon Bébé D’amour – French translates to my baby love. My Everything – no explanation needed here, he is simply everything for you. My One and Only – again like Mr Right shouldn’t be used lightly. My King – to you, he is a king so why not? Mon Ange – French translates to my angel. My Sunshine – he is the sunshine in your life, no better way to let him know this. My Hero – he is your hero because he rescued you. Mon Coeur –French translates to my heart. Mr. Adorable – simply put you find him totally adorable. Munchkin – may he is small and sweet then this could be the name for him. Ma Foi  – French translates to My faith. McSteamy – you find him absolutely steamy hot. Mon Ciel étoilé – French translates to my starry sky. My Heart’s Desire – let him know he is your hearts desire. Mon Beau – French translates to my beautiful one. My World – he is your world but again make sure it is really true before using this one. My Beloved – he is the one you love. My Better Half – he brings out the better parts of you. Ma Force – French translates to my strength. Man Candy – hey who doesn’t like candy, especially the kind without extra calories? Maravilloso – Spanish translates to gorgeous. Mon Amour – French translates to my love. Mr. Cool – this is the guy who is always cool no matter the situation. Mon Dieu De Sexe – French translates to my sex god. If you really want your man to feel special, use this one. My Lion – fits a guy who is like a leader. Mr. Amazing – you find him amazing in every way so let him know. Main Man – this tells him of all the men in your life, family or friends that he is the main man in your life. Muñeca – Spanish translates to doll.

                                       N

Num Nums – you find him totally scrumptious. Near and Dear – no matter if he is near or far he is dear to you. Nenito – Spanish translates to baby. Number One – because he isn’t only your number one but your only one. Nookie Bear – yep made up but hey if he turns you on then let him know it. Nookie Wookie – yep made up but sounds cute.

                                        O

Old Man – been around forever. One and Only – we don’t need to explain this one. Other Half – he is the other half that makes you a whole. Osito – Spanish meaning cuddly, teddy bear.

                                         P

Pumpkin – because you think he is first rate and physically attractive. Panda Bear – big and strong. Pooh Bear – like pooh he is cute and cuddly. Pryanichek – Russian means he is your gingerbread man. Peanut – if he is small or short and cute. Perfect – he is perfect for you in every way. Peach – sweet like a peach. Puma – he is quick as a cat and sleek. Pookie – you find him cute. Precious – he is precious to you so tell him. Playboy – he likes to play with you but he isn’t dead and will check out other women. Pookie Bear – you find him cute as well as big and strong. Precious Angel – he is precious and an angel to you. Pookie Pants – similar to pookie and pookie bear. Pudding Pie – maybe he likes pudding pie or the color of his eyes remind you of your favorite pudding pie. Puddin – he is soft and sweet just like pudding. Pussy Cat – he is sleek supple and moves like a cat. Prince – he is your prince don’t let him forget it. Pitbull – he is loyal and tenacious. Paramour – French translates to lover. Precioso Mío – Spanish meaning my precious.

                                       Q

Querido – Spanish meaning darling, dear, lover.

                                       R

Romeo – maybe your guy is cute and has a good way with words. Raindrop – because like rain drops he is a force of nature to you and your personal growth. Roo Roo – cute rhyming name. Rubber Ducky – soft pliable and cute. Rolling Thunder – he is loud and cute. Rum-Rum – for a strong guy. Rock Star – what guy doesn’t want to be a rock star.

                                        S

Snookems – made up name that can mean anything you want. Sweetheart – this is a classic for sure and never goes out of style. Sweetie Pie – because he is your sweety and maybe he likes pies. Sugar – he is sweet just the like white granules of sugar. Schatz – German translates to treasure. Sugar Pie – similar to sweetie pie. Sailor – great for navy guys both active and retired. Sexy – to you he is the sexiest man alive. Süsser – German translates to sweetie. Snicker Doodles – like the cookie he is yummy and sweet. Snuggles – this is good for him if he loves to snuggle with you. Snuggley Wuggley – same as snuggles, he loves to snuggle. Schnucki – German translates to darling or sweetie pie. Snuggle Bear – Similar to snuggley wuggley or snuggles. Sexy Eyes – you find his eyes to be the most sexy eyes you’ve ever seen. Sexy Pants – the way his pants fit him makes them and him extremely sexy no matter if he is walking toward or away from you. Sona – Indian translates to Precious. Snuggy – a snuggler. Snuggy Huggy – not only does he like to snuggle, he likes to hug. Stud Muffin – you find him to be a stud and you want to devour him too just like your favorite muffin. Stud – strong well-built and sexy women look at him and want to bear his children. Sweety – like sweetheart, it is a classic that never goes out of fashion. Stallion – Like stud, he is well built, beautiful, and you think his children would be amazing. Soulmate – the one mate you will spend eternity with, so be careful when using this one. Sakharok – Russian means your sugar. Stardust – for a romantic guy. Sugar Lips – when he kisses you all you taste is sugary sweet love. Sparky – if he is full of energy, ready to go at a moment’s notice then this might be a good one for him. Southern Comfort – cuz he is smooth and sweet just like the drink. Sunny Boy – he brings sunshine everywhere. Sweet Cheeks – his cheeks just look so sweet you can’t help yourself but call him sweetcheeks. Sweet Pea – you find him sweet and cute and who knows maybe he likes peas. Soldier – just like sailor, great for active or retired soldiers. Studley – similar to stud or stud muffin. Sugar Daddy – he is sweet and takes care of you. Sugar Plum – sweet and sugary. Strudelman – he is like strudel with many sweet layers to him. Sweetness – you find him totally sweet. Sweet stuff – cuz he is always sweet. Sugar Puff – need we say more? Sweetthang – a slang of sweet thing or sweetheart. Super Stud –  he is your stud and to you he is super so tell him so. Sexy Devil – cause he is sexy and devilish. Sunshine – he brought sunshine into your life. Sweetums – similar to sweetheart, sweetypie etc. Sweetlips – his kisses are sweet. Sexy Face – this says it all. Spunky – well cause he is spunky. Sugar Britches – he just oozes sweetness. Sugar Smacks – yes it sounds like cereal but when he kisses you, all you can taste is sugar. Sunbeam – he brings sunbeams in your life everyday.

                                       T

Teddy Bear – cute and cuddly. Tiger – strong and sharp, sleek and graceful when he moves just like a cat. Treasure – he is your treasure so don’t let him forget it. Toots – similar to babe, sweetie, or honey. Tesoro – Italian translates to Darling.

                                       V

Velvet Lips – when you kiss, his lips are like velvet. Viking – he is strong. Valentine – he has your heart every day.

                                       W

Wookie – right out of Star Wars. Wuggle Bear – for the big guy who likes to wuggle. Wuggles – for the guy who likes to combine hugging, cuddling, and wiggling. White Knight – he is your white knight. Wolverine – he is tenacious and will fight for you always.

                                        Y

Yummy Bear – when you look at him, he is yummy.

                                        Z

Zeus – A God you can really boost his self-worth this one. Zorro – a tall dark and mysterious man. Zany – he has a weird sense of humor but you get it.

[hibiscusxqueen]

It would be an understatement to say Portgas D Rouge was protective of her son. After a literal manhunt, Rouge was wary of those who were around Ace and while Rouge trusted her son and his judgement, Rouge needed to reassure herself by meeting some of the people around him. When Ace asked her to meet his partner, she was keen to meet him with the condition he didn't tell his partner who Rouge was.

Rouge chuckled in amusement at her son's plea. She was here to get to know him after all "Don't worry, my Sweet Flame. I want to get to know him"

Ahh

A marine. Smoker. She had heard of him; he was in good standing with the civilians. Rouge firmly shook his hand with a smile "It's a pleasure to meet you Smoker. Ace has been gushing all about you that I just had to meet you."

With a swirl of her hand, she gestured towards the chair and lunch ready behind her. "I hope you're hungry! Because I would love to hear how you two met!"

@hibiscusxqueen from Smoker

Smoker was curious as to why Ace had dragged him off of the damn Marine base in the first place. Something about meeting someone important to him. Smoker was greatful he had the time to take off and that Tashigi was willing to cover for him as to why he suddenly needed time off. Smoker made his way to the island bar where Ace had set things up. Ace smiles at his mother as he says "Ah! There he is! And I know what your going to say he's a Navy member. That's who you have fallen in love with?" Ace states looking to his mom softly, "Please just actually try to know him before you judge him ok?"

Smoker approaches and smiles as he pecks Ace on the cheek before extending his hand to shake the womans, "You must be Rouge his mother. It's nice to meet you. My name is Smoker."

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Ace approaches his mother, a grin on his face as he held out a bouquet of wild flowers, like he had as a child all those years ago, happy to try and give his mother the world, as she had done everything in her power to give him everything. "Happy Mother's Day, Mom, would you like to go and get lunch with me? My treat!"

MOTHER’S DAY

Sent by: @the-flaming-spade

It is funny how fluid time is. With days blurring into nights, summers and winters of different islands overlapping, and the intensities of the days that went by with plans and strategies. It was easy for Rouge to forget about the small holidays that were celebrated across the seas.

Seated upon the sand, Rouge leaned her weight on the palm of her hands. Her gaze travelled from the distant waves to meet her pride and enjoy. With a tilt of her head and beaming smile, she laughed joyfully at her eldest son’s words. She rose up and took the bouquet, gently stroking their soft petals “Thank you, my sweet flame. These are absolutely lovely”

“My, haven’t you grown up?” she teased, kissing his forehead “Old enough to bring me flowers and treat me to lunch? My, I feel like I’m truly getting old!”

“I would love to go for lunch with my baby boy”

[hibiscusxqueen]

@fxrefxst

How could he start a conversation about this? How, after all these years and probably dreams of him having a perfect wedding one day to an ideal female, could he tell his mother the chance of that occurring could be cut in half? Would she rather hear he’d become a pirate and an enemy of the state? Or would Ace be one of the lucky ones to have an understanding mother?          He’d probably be shattering all her ideals of him from when he was her baby boy. But that little boy had grown into a man now and that young man was discovering himself and coming to terms with his attractions was a step along that journey. But was this the end of the line or not? Accepted or not, either way he had to speak up and he had to know, but he didn’t know how to say it. Eloquence was never his strong point and getting down to business was always more his style, but how do you flat out as your mother if she’d still accept you and love even if you were Bi?       Taking a deep breath, Ace found the best wording he could, short and blunt, and straight to the point.

                            “Would you ever love me any less because of who I fell in love with?”

Rouge was a woman who dealt with a storm head on with nothing but her will and her wit that kept her going through any storm she would face. She had reached the point in her life where she felt nothing in her life could surprise her anymore, after all when you married the First King of the Pirates and then took over his throne whilst raising kids nothing in this world fazes you anymore. 

Rouge beamed at  her son whom had strode to her spot under the tree. His rather stiff posture had the blonde mother raising her brows wondering what had him so nervous. But the question that slipped his lips had left her even more confused.

Would she think any less of him for whom he loved?

“Darling, I fell in love with the most notorious pirate the world had ever seen. I don’t believe you can top my taste in lovers” Rouge chuckles “Why? Did you find someone you really like?”

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// Oh my gosh. This is so beautiful! I wanna cry at how beautiful this is 💜💜💜//

have you ever drawn ace wearing his moms hibiscus flower?

now i have (*;v;*)

[hibiscusxqueen]

(fxrefxst) The boy didn't know much about flowers except his mom loved them. Carrying the nearly crushed handful of hibiscus, he opened his palm to her. (Child!Ace)

Unprompted Ask// Always Accepting

Asked by: @fxrefxst

Peaceful. 

It wasn’t a word Rouge generally used to describe her life. Chaotic, fast paced and even melancholic during the day. It was always moving, keeping the mother on her feet who had clawed through hell to get to her son. So sitting there in a field, watching her first born run around in the field, with his shrill squeals of delight soothed her generally tired form.

With keen eyes Rouge tracked the raven haired child running towards her, holding something in his hands.

Smiling softly, she asked “What do you have there, my sweetest?”

The sight of the crushed flowers with a single crimson hibiscus standing out in his palms she beamed at the boy, plucking the crimson petals from his hands and softly kissing his little hands “Is this for me? It’s beautiful”

“How does it look?” She chuckles at the babe, tucking the beautiful flower behind her ear.

[hibiscusxqueen]

❛ Are you mad? It’s all gone to hell in a handbasket. ❜

𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍 /  𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒.Accepting@daadzi

Queen, they called her. The Queen who took the reins of the wildest seas under her iron fist a few years after the King had fallen. The Queen who breaks chains and terrorized anyone who came in her way. She became the bane of the oppressors and the salvation of the suppressed.

The propaganda brewed by the marines to sully the rising popularity hadn’t fazed Rouge. She expected it. the measures they took proved that she was on the right trek.

As the depth of her power and influence seeped further into the ocean no one but her first mate had noticed the disappointment, determination and desperation in the queen’s eyes.

 A desperate search for the child taken from her by the Vice Admiral for his own safety. A child whose location the man refused to disclose despite knowing the nature of her relationship with his grandson.

 Shakky had witnessed when Rouge’s leashed temper had come undone and was released upon the marine. Had it not been for Shakky’s swiftness and the Queen’s surprising restraint, the marine would have sustained serious injuries if not killed.

Looking at Rouge now, striding swiftly through the dense forest on a hill by Windmill Village- Shakky could see the stiffness in Pirate Queen’s shoulders. The anxious wringing of her wrists in both hope and desperation. Could they really expect to find Ace here? With bandits on a mountain? 

Her rose blonde head snapped up when she heard a distressed cry of a young child. From the shadows of the alcove they could see a large man holding a smaller child by the front of his shirt.

Not even thinking Rouge had kicked the taller man in the face sending him flying. The smaller child's distressed yell "Are you mad? It's all gone to hell in a basket!"

 she smiled at the younger boy "I wouldn't worry much about him. I can teach him a lesson if he bothers you again"

[hibiscusxqueen]

// this is so precious 💜💜💜//

Inktober Day Seventeen

[hibiscusxqueen]

"Don't you get worried one of them might get hurt?"

"We're at sea. Pirates and revolutionaries. If course they're bound to get hurt and I can't protect them forever"

"I'm hearing a but..."

"But even I will always be there to protect them when they're in too deep"

If you’re telling me Rouge doesn’t have this T-shirt then there’s a problem.

[hibiscusxqueen]

flambace

The  sound  of  steps  caught  his  attention  at  an  instant.  His  instinct,  which  was  now  sharp  as  a  blade,  easily  allowed  him  to  be  aware  of  his  surroundings,  or  even  the  people  around  him.  Years  of  training,  combat  knowledge  that  could  not  be  replaced  by  anything  allowed  him  to  win  battles  that  were  normally  unwinnable  however,  instead  of  expecting  the  ultimate  opponent,  which  led  that  the  sea  that  normally  stretched  across  the  horizon  filled  with  water,  now  on  the  beach  resembled  a  mere  graveyard  with  bodies  lying  like  felled  trees.  His  eyes  widened  in  shock  at  the  sight  of  the  woman.  She  was  the  one  who  caused  all  of  this  ?  With  power  so  endless  it  made  everyone  fall  down  to  their  knees  ?  Of  course  he  expected  everyone,  but  not  her.  Not  this  particular  woman.

His  eyes  blinked,  confused  and  absolutely  stunned.  His  flame  slowly  flickered  in  the  air,  and  the  burning  skin  grew  tighter.  Only  a  gentle  steam  of  heat  floated  over  his  flesh  after  what  seemed  to  be  a  great  burst  of  emotion.  Ace  was  absolutely  without  words  and  now,  everything  died  within  him  when  she  would  call  him  by  his  name.  The  delicate  skin,  adored  in  constellations  of  freckles  and  blonde  long  hair  with  a  hibiscus  flower  decorating  a  side  of  her  head.  

He  had  already  seen  her,  his  vision  was  becoming  blurry  with  memories  clouded  within  his  mind.  It  was  a  photo,  in  his  childhood  but  he  was  unable  to  recall  the  face.  He  remembered  the  long  hair,  sun  dress  everything  started  flashing  before  his  eyes  like  some  broken  movie.  Breaking  off  second  by  second  before  ....  his  eyes  did  not  rest  on  the  flower  in  her  hair.  The  same  one  he  saw  in  the  photo  when  Dadan  showed  it  to  him  after  a  really  big  brawl  on  Ace's  part.  A  hibiscus  flower,  he  couldn't  be  wrong.  He  knew  he  wasn't  wrong  and  if  he  was,  damned  be  the  sea  he  doesn't  care.  

Chapped  lips  shook.  He  felt  like  he  couldn't  even  swallow  his  own  saliva.  The  commander  of  the  Great  Whitebeard  fell  to  his  knees  before  her.  Completely  powerless  when  his  eyes  stared  at  her  for  so  long  as  if  he  saw  some  kind  of  ghost  in  front  of  him.  This  photo,  signed  as  Portgas  D.  Rouge.  It  was  able  to  overlay  itself  on  the  woman  who  stood  before  him  just  perfectly.  Ace  swallowed  thickly,  his  mouth  slightly  agape  before  he  took  a  sharp  breath.  Trembling  at  the  mere  thought.  ❝  M...  Mom  ?  ❞

Twenty Six years ago Rouge had everything

Twenty five years ago the Roger Pirates disbanded and Rouge’s crew had vanished

Twenty four years ago she lost the love of her life and the father of her unborn child.

Twenty four years ago she was hunted down for her unborn child

Twenty three years ago she hid herself and her unborn child from execution

Twenty two years ago she had a child and oh she loved him so dearly. Her sweet Ace. He had her face and constellation of freckles but Roger’s eyes and hair. His angelic cries steadily healing the fissure that had erupted from the years of stress upon her soul. Her Haki protectively wrapping around the young babe vowing to protect him beyond her death.

Vice Admiral Garp had promised to protect their child. Midst their conversation the Angel of Death had cast his shadow upon Rouge’s exhausted body. Though Rouge survived, Garp was gone and so was her son.

Twenty years ago Rouge had set sail once again with her crew in search for her baby. Garp kept telling her her son was dead but her soul searched and refused to believe he was gone.

Now here he was.

On his knees before her. No longer a tiny babe that she held in her arms but a powerful young man with an inferno under his command. A lovely, beautiful young man with raven locks and gentle eyes. He was lovely and kind and everything Rouge had ever hoped her baby would grow to be—

And she had missed everything.

A sob wrecked through her ribs as she engulfed the young boy in her arms “My baby”

They didn’t even try to resist her. The sea of fallen bodies at the feet of the King of the Pirates radiated a tiny kernel of the power she wielded. Her lips quirked in pleasure at the young commander encased in wildfire resisting and standing tall. She chuckled at his exclamation.

With deliberate and loud steps, she strode over the bodies to the dark haired commander “At ease, child. I have no interest in fighting you”

But as she got closer, the sense of familiarity returned. Her Haki longingly reached out to him once more. Her crimson gaze analysing his features. The wild raven locks leaking beneath his hat. The young and sharp jawline with a constellation of freckles across his face. There were whispers from the deep crevices of her mind. A rekindled hope that she had denied herself for so long. Her spinal tattoos were burning

It could simply be a coincidence. Similar features. Same name. Just a mistake. Just a coincidence

There are no coincidences at sea

“Are you all right, Ace?” She swallowed “Haki can have quite the effect on people”

[hibiscusxqueen]

// Oh my gosh you killed me with this one 😂😂👏👏👏 Bravo! Go back to the land of the living Ace! Live a life with no regrets or you're grounded!//

"Its too soon for you to be here my Sweet Flame " ~@pirate-queen-rouge 🌺

//too soon indeed. A touching mother son reunion must be postponed for now, orders from the queen herself!

@hibiscusxqueen

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