"Red Hair!" Marco approached Shanks, with Whitebeard wrapped in his wings and the other commanders on his back.

"Marco, withdraw your men, and don't retaliate," Shanks's voice held no child like humor like he always does when talking to an ally. His voice was calm and serious.

"I agreed to fight with Whitebeard, but Red Hair wasn't in agreement," Mihawk stated as he left the battlefield.

"Any further conflict will only increase casualties on both sides! But if anyone still wants to go. Bring it on! We'll be your opponents!!" Shanks said, while his crew stood beside him. "How about it Teach? No, Blackbeard!"

"Zehahaha! I didn't get what I came for but I'll find that. It's still too early to be fighting you guys!" Blackbeard said as he began moving out. He didn't and couldn't possibly fight Red Haired Shanks. Even with the remaining Whitebeard pirates he wasn't able to stand his grounds well. And then being trapped by Sengoku The Buddha and Garp The Hero, certainly doesn't help. It's wise choice to retreat right now with the wounds he has got. "Zehahaha! Let's go men!" .

"Whitebeard, we'll take care of his burials. The battle was broadcasted to the entire world. I won't allow anyone to desecrate their memories!" Shanks told looking straight to Sengoku, as if ordering him to say otherwise and face the consequence.

"What?! Taking his head will show the marines victory!!" Momonga yelled. He couldn't believe that Fleet Admiral was even considering Red Hair's words.

"Doesn't matter," Sengoku said.

"Fleet admiral?!"

"Since its you, Red hair... I'll take responsibility for it," Sengoku told and looked at the marines. Many were lying on the ground, groaning and moaning in pain. Many had died, those people could have been saved, if they would have pulled off the war when Ace was rescued. They not only lost men, the war technically, and Impel Down, but also lost Marineford. If only he would have seen this coming.

"Thanks," Shanks replied as he ordered his men to carry Whitebeard's body.

"Quickly, attend to the wounded." Sengoku ordered the marines. "The war is over."

Thus ended the greatest battle since the opening of the Great Pirate Age. The battle of Marineford was carved deeply into history.

At the stage for the battle at the summit, there are 7 ships on the waters of Marineford's bay. These men who will carry the new pirate age would not have missed this juncture in history for anything. They see the signs of war rising from Marineford as proof of the establishment of a new age. And they feel the age's frenzied flow upon their skin.

"The marines have succeeded in defeating Whitebeard," X-Drake spoke looking at the smoking Marineford.

"In a little while, Whitebeard's territories will become seas of blood," Capone Bege said through his cigar.

"Blackbeard was the key. Make no mistake, he will soon become the eye of the storm!" Urouge told to his crew.

"He saved someone who'll become an enemy one day? What the hell is he thinking?!!" Apoo said in disbelief as he remembered Trafalgar Law saving Straw Hat and Fire Fist. But they probably won't live, right? As much as he saw through his binoculars, Fire Fist and Straw Hat had got terrible wounds.

"What are you talking about, Apoo!?" A pirate from his crew asked.

"Trafalgar Law!! Isn't he supposed to be known for his brutality?" Apoo replied back.

"Everything is his fault!! We have to find him! Let's go! To the new World!!" Bonney ordered to her crew.

"Strange..." Hawkins muttered as he looked at his cards.

"What's wrong, Captain Hawkins?"

"Straw hat Luffy's and Fire Fist's chances of survival... No matter how many times I check, it never comes out to be zero!" Hawkins replied back.

"Honestly, I was scared when the war broke out. But now, Whitebeard is dead," A pirate from Kidd Pirates, voiced his inner feelings.

"Now it's all over," Killer said looking at the battlefield.

"Hahaha!! What's over?" Kidd said with a smirk. "The New World is ruled by the Four Emperors: Red Hair, Kaidou, Big Mom! Now that the balance has been broken, who knows what will happen?! A New Age is dawning! The likes of which we've never seen!"

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"Captain!!!" Jean Bart yelled as he entered the medical room, where Law and Bepo were operating on the bodies of Ace and Luffy.

Sabo was in the corner looking at them, with his glossy eyes. His arms were throbbing with pain, he felt like screaming. How would Ace and Luffy be dealing with all of this, if he was feeling such terrible ache coming from a burned limb? He wanted to give into the sweet feeling of unconsciousness, but he has brothers to watch over.

"We are surrounded by the sea kings!!!" Jean Bart yelled.

"Ki-" Law got cut off by Sabo.

"Let them be," Sabo said through his weak voice. "If you harm them, then it's the end for the submarine."

"Are you threatening me?" A vein popped on Law's head, but he didn't dare to look back from the patient on which he was operating.

"No," Sabo said in a calm voice. "I won't threaten a surgeon on whom my brothers life depends," Sabo stood up from the corner. "I'm merrily advising you. If any one of you show hostility towards the sea kings. Then, prepare for the worst."

"Why should we listen you? How can you guarantee the sea kings won't attack us?" Law asked, continuing his operation on Straw Hat.

"I don't know. It's up to you to take the advise," Sabo shrugged from his good side.

"If they do something funny, I'll take your head," Law said in an annoyed voice. He had seen in the monitor, Straw Hat was controlling the sea kings. But right now, he was unconscious and didn't his rival had a rubber fruit? So, how? He doesn't know. The brothers are indeed hiding a dangerous secret from everyone. It's not like, it's his place to ask.

Sabo's whole body was aching in pain and all he wanted was to sleep. To give into the sweet feeling of slumber. But he has to watch his brothers, who are completely defenseless. If worst came to worst and The Heart Pirates tricked them, he would at least crush their skulls. It has already been seven freaking hours, and Law was still operating on Luffy and Bepo on Ace. The only thing Sabo was seeing were their heart beats which was showing on the screen, which was making him feel like they are safe. They are alive.

If he wanted he could have given Luffy to the sea, and he doesn't think that the sea would have ignored Ace, even if he was expecting too much from her. He would have definitely given them to her, but that would have lead to the marines thinking otherwise, and may be would let loose some of the secrets of his brother. He couldn't possibly do that. Yes, they would have healed faster but that would have called trouble.

When Ace and Luffy hit the ground, a part of him shattered thinking he has lost his brothers. The magma fist in their stomach, was not something to be taken as lightly. If The Heart Pirates wouldn't have arrived on time, he fears that he would have lost both of his brothers. 

Sabo wanted to cry, to yell, to tear his hair off in disappointment. He felt like it should have been him in place of Ace and Luffy. Ace had suffered enough with the tortures in Impel Down. Luffy had already given up 10 years of his lifespan and had exhausted himself completely by using his new attacks and controlling everything, while fighting.

And what did he do? He just fought alongside Luffy. He let Luffy get hit by Magellan's poison. He let his brothers get hit by Akainu's fists. He let his guard down, when Dad appeared to tackle Akainu and save their ass. He did a horrible work as a brother. He is supposed to be the brains of the group and yet he had let his brothers down. How will he forgive himself? He just wishes he could show up to his brothers and they don't hate him for the scars they would get. They would be okay, right? Sabo wanted to cry, but he couldn't. All he was doing was to sit on a bed and look at his brothers from distance. Luffy and Ace looked pale and lifeless.

That is when he sees Law remove the surgical gloves and Bepo finally sit down. They both looked exhausted. Is the surgery over?

"How are they?" Sabo asked with his shaky voice. It doesn't matter if they think he is getting weak and they can overcome him. But little did they know, he could assassinate them even in this state. He is after all a cold assassin.

"I have done all I can. The effectiveness of the operation is tied to Strawhat-ya's condition. He's taken an impossible amount of damage. I can't guarantee when he'll be awake. He's in coma." Law said, cleaning his hands of his brother's blood. Sabo felt like his world was coming down crashing to him. He wanted to cry, wanted to scream for Luffy to get up. But he needs to keep his calm and evaluate the situation carefully. He has two brothers to look after.

"W-What ab-about Ace's?" Sabo asked hesitantly. He didn't want to hear a similar answer.

"Fire Fist is not as hurt as Straw Hat." Bepo said, rinsing his hands. "If everything goes well and with his logia fruit, I think he'll be awake by a week." If a week is what a normal person will take to recover, then Ace for sure, will wake up in two- three days. Sabo felt a bit relieved of the answer.

"When will the submarine surface?" Sabo asked Bepo, who was the only person left in the room.

"In a few minutes." 

Sabo felt relief wash over him. If they resurface, then chances are that Dad would find them and he would be finally able to take Luffy to the sea, without anyone being suspicious. Wait, doesn't he need to call Dad? Yah, he needs to, and he will be doing that after a few minutes, when the submarine surfaces.

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The submarine submerged from the waters, surrounded by sea kings, making the crew freak out. Law rushed inside the infirmary to see the blonde brother sitting between his brothers, holding their hands in his.

"Sabo-ya!" Law gritted his teeth. "Why the heck have the sea kings surrounded us?!!"

"They are worried." Sabo's low voice reached Law, making him raise his eyebrows.

"Worried for? Strawhat-ya?" Law asked and saw Sabo nodding his head.

"They are his friends." Sabo said without looking at Law. "They won't harm any of you, if your crew doesn't do anything to them." Law nodded and went out to warn his crew to stay the hell out of the sea king's way.

Sabo put his hands in his pocket to fetch his denden mushi. It was time to give their Dad a call. He would be probably worried. As soon as the denden started ringing, Sabo felt the familiar aura of their Dad, who was standing at the door.

"Dad!" Sabo's face lit up with a faint smile as Dragon ruffled his hair and hugged him. Sabo broke down completely in the hug and began crying. He had held himself and not cried at all when Ace and Luffy were being operated on and when he heard about their assessment.

"I'm so sorry." Sabo sobbed. "I wasn't able to protect them." Sabo hiccuped as Dragon rubbed circles on his back.

"It's okay." Dragon said in a calm voice. "It's not your fault. I should have not given into my rage." Sabo sobbed holding onto Dragon tightly, as if his life depended on it, not hearing any word.

"Lu..." Sabo hiccuped. How was he supposed to say, his brother was in coma? His brother has lost 10 years of his life?

"How is he?" Dragon asked, looking at his sons. Luffy was covered in bandages from head to toe. He was also connected with an oxygen mask, which gave a punch to his gut.

"H-He is in co-coma." Sabo said between his hiccups and sobs. That hit Dragon hard. "His moth..er has been as-asking fo-for him." Sabo said pointing to the waters in the room, which was probably trying to touch Luffy. But Dragon understood they can't give Luffy to her, not right now. 'Sorry, I'll soon return him to you. Please, wait.'

"How is Ace?" Dragon asked about the eldest of his sons. He was not looking in too terrible condition, but he was also covered in bandages. Specially in his torso and arms.

"He is stable and would wake up in a week." Sabo hiccuped again, making Dragon pat his back slowly. Dragon looked at Sabo the next. His left hand was covered with bandage. He was glad at least he was not hurt badly.

"How are you doing?" He knew that everything was hitting Sabo hard. The exhaustion from his wounds, from the state of his brohers and staying in the enemy ship and watching the doctors like a hawk, was the only thing Sabo would have been doing these past hours. Dragon didn't get an answer, so he looked at him and found him sleeping in his arms.

A fond smile appeared in his face, remembering the times he would tuck the three notorious sons of his in the bed, when they would fall asleep on his lap, hearing stories from him, which mostly Luffy demanded during night times. But he always knew that Sabo and Ace also loved hearing it and looked forward to it, even if they never demanded or said.

Dragon picked up Sabo carefully in his arms and placed him in the adjacent bed of Ace. He looked at Ace, who was drooling from his mouth. The boy has gone through a lot. The tortures of Impel Down. The gauged chest of his. Everything would have been so painful. 

He looked at Luffy and tucked a hair strand back to his ear. His son looked too peaceful, and still, which didn't suit him. Not at all. He needs to get Luffy to the sea. Ace would be awake in maximum 3 days but if the doctor had said Luffy is in coma, that would take a longer time. And neither he can wait nor the sea that long.

A/n:

I hope the chapter was okay. Have a good day/night.