Hey Nour~ Okay, a psychotic question, ace's s/o goes into labour at a seriously inconvenient time and place. And how the whitebeard pirates would react to it in general. A dark fluff thingy ya know~! Pour me some booze🥸🥸
Ahhh the dark worrisome angst, and fluff too. This prompt is Suuuuuperrrr catchy~ I'll take it 😏.
Ace's s/o going into Labour at the wrong moment
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• If you feel disturbed with injured/ pregnancy scenarios, please skip this
• Portgas D. Ace x pregnant reader!
A wanted pirate, pirate hunters and marines have known you for the venomous criminal of the seas, a member of the mighty whitebeard pirates. You were dangerous, and they wanted your head.
Rumors began spreading around, you were bearing a child?! Of whom? No one cares, they now have the perfect opportunity to take you down, famous pirate "Y/N L/N" was now a beautiful target of bounty hunters.
You were unusually calm today, knowing how your pregnancy usually makes you moody and stressed. You sat next to Whitebeard, laughter echoing through the ship's deck, you both were having an interesting conversation about Ace's early days on the ship, and you've never been more amused. Your said husband soon came onto the deck and wrapped his bulky arms around you, instictively placing his palms on your protruding tum-tum. He pouted at the said comments, coming up with excuses for each scene, but soon enough he joined the laughing session too.
Your serene moment was interrupted by a huge, explosion on the back of the ship. An intruder?! The whitebeards soon sprung into action, all commanders shouting orders rush to the source of the balastic noise, except Ace. He was hesitating, he wanted to help too! But he just... couldn't leave his pregnant sunshine vunrable like that-
No need to do anything tho, the offenders have already reached the other end of the ship, finally landing eyes upon your punie figure, your terrified face. It confirmed all. They finally have you where you belong, and they won't let go. Big mistake- they forgot who was next to you, eyes darkened with rage and fist balled with flames of murderous intentions. The thought finally clicked in his brain: they were after you.
"How. Dare. You." fire growing larger with every word, slowly stepping towards those rotten bastards. He needn't to say more, one HUMONGOUS fist of fire was enough to almost burn down the ship itself. But them... they were prepared.
Devil fruit. You immediately thought, gripping your balled fists in frustration. You hated feeling so weak, you've NEVER been this useless! You wanted to fight too-! IT WAS SUDDEN, your series of thoughts soon cut off as sudden sharp pain erupted through your body, making you lowly grunt and kneel to the floor. Ace, unaware of your condition, was still fiercely fighting the group of hunters, blazing heat blowing everywhere.
Another wave lashed in your body, and this time you had to let out a painful scream. Ace's head whipped around, his eyes landing on your curled up form. 'SHIT! DID THEY HIT YOU?!' Worry, fear, everything negative overcame his state. He was going to rush over towards you but, those darn attacks just wouldn't stop. Teeth grinding in anger, his inferno now raging uncontrollably. "Y/N!" Screaming back your name was all he could do at the moment.
A third much painful wave of agony coursed your veins, tears begin to fall uncontrollably as this time you scream Ace's name. He hears your plea. He swears on the moon and stars that he wants to rush to your side, cradle you, tear down the whole ship to find Marco as soon as possible! You were in pain, and he couldn't do anything about it.
As if out of a miracle, blue flames engulf the sky, the ship's doctor bolts as fast as he could to you. You didn't even need a check up, the white liquid now staining your clothes, the curled up postion that you're in, your shaking hands gripping your lower abdomin, you were in labour at the worst. Possible. Moment.
He sent a firm quick nod at Ace, who returned it hesitantly, immeasurable fear not subsiding the slightest. Almost immediately, Marco secures you in his arms, and dashes away into his infirmary, barking to his division to clear a path for him.
The delivery wasn't as smooth sailing as it should be. Sure, Marco is a capable doctor and all, but you were still a target of this whole raid. He had to multitask at this point, working on your surgery and deflecting enemy attacks. Things so far looked well till the moment an arrow shot through the cracking room window, striking your shoulder at a sharp angle. Ace's far cry for you is clearly heard, Marco's eyes widen while you whimper even louder, unable to bear the excruciating ache your body's having.
But you weren't a feared pirate for nothing, with your sheer willpower and strength you were able to make it through. A faint cry fills the room, Marco lets out a breath he didn't realise he was holding, he holds the wailing baby gently in his arms, a bond of an uncle to the first newborn of the Mobydick immediately forming.
The bandits were soon dealt with, Ace's frantic emotions kick back in as he rushes across the deck, as fast as he could ever run. He slams the door open, with a million thoughts rushing to his mind. The baby-! You-! And you both okay?! Did Marco take care of you properly?? What exactly-?! And then... blank.
You were there, beads of sweat trickling down your face, faint light pants of breath, a weak geniune smile prominent on your face as you hold a crying child in your arms. Marco was taking the wet towel off your forehead, and Ace just, stood there, dumbfounded. You're eyes catch his shaken figure by the doorframe, and your smile widens.
"A-Ace... come meet our firefly." You slightly motion for the latter, and for him to cautiously oblige. You let go of the baby for Ace, who in evident hesitance eventually takes them from your hold. Warm strong arms wrap around this unusual teeny tiny figure, his heart bursts with a violent mix of emotions he just couldn't comprehend.
"Your 'holy intuition' was actually valid Ace, it is a female baby." Marco suddenly remarks from the corner of the room, washing the blankets and medical supplies. At this point, Ace just couldn't keep himself together, his tears exploded like never before, he instinctively cradled the child closer to his chest, head placed close to her neck as he meekly inhales the scent of antiseptics and dried blood.
"S-s.. she's beautiful. My girl-... I'm so happy..." He chokes out as his eyes clench even harder. Happy? No, he just couldn't describe those wild feelings his heart was beating into his veins. Happiness, relief, fear, sadness, frustration, love, attachment- and his brain wasn't any better. Questions ranging from how enchanting a little creature born like this can be? How can she immediately take his own heart hostage to her safety and well being? To questioning if he's even gonna live up to his own expectations... or Is he gonna end up being the same example of a father his rotten old man has been?
Ace did what he does best, the only possible thing his mind and heart can register now. He walks over to you, his precious daughter in his arms, crouches down and wraps an arm around your other healthy shoulder, bringing you and his daughter as close as he possibly can, whispering sweet thank you's and praises that only you can hear.
"Thank you for loving me. Thank you for putting up with me... thank you for giving me a life worth living-" You kiss the top of his temple, soothing his still shaken demeanour. On the other hand, Marco lets out a sincere smile he just couldn't hold back, as he walks out of the room and calling his fellow whitebeard brothers, and father, to join in.
And a fascinating moment they witness, it became a crying session a this point. The first newborn of the whitebeards finally made it through safely! This is truly the biggest achievement in their records so far. Marco soon left the crowd to join Pops, who watched the whole thing from the sidelines. Whitebeard's smile could'nt have gotten any wider as it is now, this was a dream. His first grandchild, safe and sound, his life-goal of a complete family has been finally reached. It was like a dream at this point.
"Congratulations!!" The crew shouted all together, with indescribable emotions and a sense of intense reliefing victory. Ace turned to his fellow brothers with his now- sleeping baby girl in his arms, he cries even harder.