(A/N): I'm sorry for the late post. I've been procrastinating this mostly because I was stumped halfway, but now I have some new ideas so I'm back! I can't wait for the next chapter myself. Thank you for the wait now enjoy~

Morning came in a flash around seven-thirty in the morning, with music is blasting throughout the house. The only other person up under these conditions is none other than your mother. The light peeks through the room through curtain. You yawn forcing yourself up rubbing your tired eyes, hair in a mess after a good rest. You surprisingly woke up a little happy, even curious to know what today brings you. Hopping off your bed, you make your way down the hall. Your small feet patter along the wooden floorboards as you pass by each room, the doors squeak open behind you. The first being Sabo, next is Ace. Both boy's rubbing their tired eyes just as you were moments ago. They still wore their tattered clothes from yesterday. Mindlessly, the boys follow you to inspect the commotion down stairs.

         Once they reach the last step, the sound of sizzling, music and gentle singing become clear as day. You were unsure, but swore that once the scent of food came close to you guys, Sabo and Ace tread a little faster dazed like something out of a cartoon. You shrug the thoughts off returning to your main question of what was going on in the kitchen. All three of you halt at the doorway finding Luffy standing on a stool by the island table in awe of your mother's cooking. She cooked to the beat of the song. You tilt your head just as confused as the two beside you. "Mom?" You piped up. She turns to find all three of you. A smile greets you all. "Morning you three. Breakfast will be ready soon. Luffy here woke me up asking for food. I've decided to cook you a special breakfast feast." Luffy snickers with delight as he gets excited seeing his ham being cooked. "Meat! Meat! Meat!" He chanted. "I can't wait!" You giggled at his excitement. You assume food is everything to him after yesterday's display from wolfing down his plate. "Settle down Luffy you'll all get breakfast after you all wash up." Luffy frowns in displeasure. "(Y/n) darling, I want you to start showing them the house rules. The do's and don'ts." Ace huffs placing his hands on his hips. "I suppose these rules are all about chores and cleanliness like Dadan?" Your mother spins on her heel with a wide smile raising her spatula. "Ding! Ding! Ding! Winner to the tsundere with black hair. You are a very bright young man. That sounds hard to a child, but I promise if you deal with it first you don't have to worry about it later." She winks. Ace grumbles crossing his arms as a tint of pink shade his cheeks. "Well duh. It's a little obvious what every adult wants and what the hell is a tsundere anyways?" Your mother ignores his question now focused on the stove. You let a giggle escape earning a small glare from Ace. "S-sorry. I couldn't help myself." You shift your body a little then turn to lead them upstairs. "Come on. Let's go wash up. I'll show you what mom expects you to do every day in the mornings." Ace and Sabo look at each other then turn to Luffy to drag along to Luffy's dismay, cries over having to leave the kitchen filled with lovely scents of food.

       All four of you enter the upstairs bathroom. A tub/shower in one, a large sink with a mirror and a toilet bowl. On the sink is just your toothbrush. A (favorite color) tooth brush. A stepping-stool for you guys to reach the sink perfectly. "Okay. So every morning she expects you to brush your teeth, and wash your face. That's pretty much it. Oh, and before you even try to leave the house, I suggest you go to the bathroom and use it even though you don't want to. Trust me she gets on your case about it."

"That sounds like a pretty nice mom! Shishishishi~" You hum in thought, a finger placed on your chin with your mouth parted. Ace blushes at your adorableness. "Huh? I guess I never thought about it that way. I suppose she is?"

"So then let's hurry up and wash up already!" You nod and turn realizing there was only one tooth brush. "Hold on let me fetch some more tooth brushes." You rush out of the bathroom and head to your mom's bathroom pulling one of the drawers to find an opened case of new tooth brushes. Quickly, you rush back already wanting to start the day. You slow down starting to listen in on the voices coming from the restroom. You halt near the hallway to eavesdrop. "I don't know if we should stay here." Sabo starts as he opens the shower curtains looking around for something. "I still feel uneasy here."

"Awe, but Sabo they're nice people." Luffy pouted. "Sure they may seem nice now, but once you don't reach their standards they'll throw you away. It's easier to prepare the youth so that way when we're older we will be their perfect accomplishments they've always dreamed of." You tightly hold the case of brushes in your chest biting your lip. Your mother wasn't like that and honestly it was offending. You two were nothing like how Sabo described. Ace scratches his head nonchalantly. "I don't know man, I think you're just being paranoid. Although, I do have to agree with you about being uneasy. Sure they're nice people and all, but like you said it could be a façade. So far I don't really have any questions. Let's just be patient and see how this all turns out. Hell I'm surprised she even wanted to adopt us after the shit we've done to our previous foster guardians." Sabo only chuckles at the memory recalling. "Oh, man! Those were the good old days. Setting their house on fire, blaming them for the shit they gave us." All three boys laugh. "Does that mean we can stay?" Luffy hops off the toilet seat and gives them puppy dog eyes. The boys sweat drop groaning. "Yeah, fine, Whatever, we'll stay." Sabo sighed as Luffy cheers. You give a small smile. You question yourself towards bonding with the boys. It seems Luffy has taken a liking, yet the two older ones are uncertain to you. Honestly, trying to figure them out is exhausting so much it gave you headache. Your head just throbbed from thinking too much about them. You shake your head taking in a deep breath then exhaling. A forced smile smears on your face. You walk in holding out the opened case. "Found them. Now pick one." Ace chose the orange one, Luffy the red one and Sabo chose the blue one. It was cute that they all matched their colors. "Okay now let's start-um...Luffy...are you okay?" You look at him quizzically. He danced about then opens the cover off the toilet and unzips his shorts. "I have to go bad gimmie a sec." You scream becoming flustered. Ace and Sabo scold the kid on his head, but didn't faze him. You rush out of the bathroom into the hallway covering your face hunched on the floor. You felt like you were going to explode from that embarrassing display. However, things got worse, Luffy releases his urine into the toilet bowl causing the room to be filled with the sound of running water. Ace face palmed as did Sabo. You muffle your ears starting to hum a song as your face turns beet red, your eyes spin in a daze. Luffy finishes with a sigh of relief before zipping up and rubbing his bump on his head. "Ouch! That hurt!" He cries. "You just now realize your pain?" Ace started. "Idiot, don't take a leak in front of us especially in front of a girl!"

"Why not?" Luffy turns to Ace with crocodile tears. "Just don't do it okay? That's all you need to know." The smaller boy nods understanding. You, however, still sung to yourself with eyes shut unaware that the situation has been dealt with. Ace turns to Sabo curiously which in turn the blonde shrugs just as confused. Ace taps your shoulder causing you to jump back and squeal. You relax seeing it's Ace. "It's over you know. Are you okay?" He raises a brow. You look down and nod. "So uh, you wanna show us the ropes again?" He points behind him with his thumb. You nod passing by entering the bathroom to wash up.

      After awhile, you became a little relaxed, although Luffy made a mess in the bathroom from shooting toothpaste everywhere on the sink amazed by the colors, he tried to eat it once he took a taste of it's sweetness.

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All of you were now sitting on the table eating. The boys as usual trying to stuff their mouths with mom rather chill about it since she was a little lazy herself at times and enjoyed their enthusiasm. It brought a little more cheerful atmosphere into the house. Although, it felt weird to start with loud noises in the morning, it was a nice change of pace. A smile graces yours lips at the thought of having these three as your brothers from now on. Brothers? The revelation hit you. You are no longer a single child. You have siblings now, adopted sure, but siblings. You weren't going to be alone from here on out. Warmth fills your insides as you watch your new family members entertain. Ace bit on a slice of ham on one side and Sabo on the other while Luffy snatches it away earning a scolding from the two brothers. You look up at your mom after swallowing some eggs. She seemed to be staring at her phone typing away as usual. "Mom, why aren't you at work?" She hums in response before putting the phone down. Her violet orbs face you. "Well I told my boss about adopting Ace, Sabo and Luffy, he gave me the weekend off to get them adjusted and prepared. So I'll be spending time with you guys for two whole days." She rustles Sabo's shaggy hair. He blushes slightly from the foreign feeling. He felt a slight sense of affection. He shakes his head trying to detach your mother's hand from his head. He didn't want to get close and knowing him, it was possible due to his kindness at times. That's how he bonded with Ace and Luffy in the first place. Veronica chuckles as her head leans on her propped arm."Prepare us for what?" Luffy asked. "You are my children, therefore it's my responsibility to have you attend school. Same rights as (Y/n)." They all groan. "No way! School is for chumps! Besides we won't be needing it where we're going in life." Veronica raises a brow. "Oh, and just what might that be young man?" Ace smirks puffing his chest out with pride. "That's a secret." He quoted. "I see." Is all she said intrigued. "You know, no matter what you choose in life it still requires you to do a lot of things even if it's an illegal organization." You widen your eyes baffled. "Mom!" She could only laugh at your disbelieving expression. "Relax I'm only telling the truth. You would need to learn to read, write, math, learn history and so much more. I mean if you're going to count money and you trust no one, how would you know if you're being scammed? You need to read to know coordinates. You need to write to send a message. If you gain just enough knowledge you can outsmart the enemy." She smirks. The boys stay silent. Thoughts running through their mind as they process. "Sure you got the talent and physical skills but you also need the brains sometimes." She taps her head. "What are you talking about?" Your mother just rubs the back of her head sheepishly. "Oh, nothing! Never mind." She chuckled. You were still horribly confused, however it seems like your siblings took what she said into consideration because their decision suddenly changed into an agreement. Just what exactly is it that they were planning to be and how does your mother know about such things? In all your years as her daughter, you never bothered to piece it together nor ask her about her work. Ace clicks his tongue. "Whatever." You frown at him. Salty as ever you figured.

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The rest of the day is spent shopping for essentials and spoiling the four of you. All in all it was a fun day. Luffy was hard to take care of at first, but your mother managed to buy him a Chopper back pack with a leash on it so she could always keep him at her side. You all arrive to your final destination. To your dismay, your face turned a little pale as did the boys. Where you are standing is in front of a medical building. "Wh-what are we doing here?" Sabo asks already getting nervous. Your mother turns around with a devilish grin. "We're here to take your physical. I need those documents to send them to the school you're going to." You sigh in relief. The physical is for the boys. You pitied them, yet you knew they will be in good hands after they meet your favorite and only uncle. The two elder brothers cringe. Your mom rolls her eyes and lifts both of them under her arms like a pair of statues. "Come on don't be afraid. The sooner we deal with this, the sooner we can go home." You giggle following behind. Luffy trailing carelessly with you guys while enjoying his ice cream.

        Veronica barges in already knowing the faculty of the establishment. She had already made an appointment and was given the okay to enter. While wandering on the second floor, your mother dashes forth with tackles someone from behind. Your siblings raise a brow confused at your mother's antics. "What the hell? Is this how she greets doctors?" You laugh at Ace's question. "Nope, just my uncle." The irked doctor turns to reveal a tanned man with scruffy black hair, a soul patch/ goatee, bags under his eyes and by the look of his hands held tattoos on them. Veronica rubs her cheek against the blushing doctor. "Oi, Veronica not in public. What did I tell you?" He growls. "Awe, but big brother! It's been so long since I've seen you! I can't get a hug from my favorite brother?" He sighs in defeat which allows his body to relax. Veronica realizes this and releases her grip staring up at the tall man. She earns a pat on the head. "You may, but a thousand times I told you not in public. Now why are you here?" Veronica turns after taking Law's hand to lead him in front of four children. One of which he recognized being you. "I made an appointment for all three of these kids. I wanted you to do a physical so I can send them off to school." He crosses his arms unamused. "It matters why?" Your mother stiffens feeling Law's glare. She shivers finally forcing her body to face him. "Um...well you see Law I adopted them so I'm now a mother of four." She pouts looking down at her fingers twiddling. To this response, holds the bridge of his nose. "You did what? You adopted three kids? What for? You're barely able to make time for your own daughter let alone someone else's!" He growled. "Veronica this is a very poor decision you've made! What the hell were you thinking?"

"I was thinking about dad!" She retorted. Law looks at her astonished. "I was thinking about how dad adopted you and welcomed you with open arms without any regrets. He helped you and now I want to help them. In them I see you Law when you were a child. You're right I don't have time for my own daughter nowadays, not even a love life so the only thing I can do to make it up to (Y/n) is to give her siblings. Adopting those in need of a loving home. It all works out. Now are you going to be a doctor and do your job and help or am I going to take my business elsewhere?" Law contemplates for awhile before staring at her then at you and the blank stares the boy's gave them. He sighs. "Follow me." He turns to show you to your room. Your mother's smile widens knowing she won the battle. She even mutters a, 'victory' under her breath. "I swear this family is weird." Ace mutters catching your mother's whispers. Although he did not show it, he actually liked your mother being odd. It gave her a fun characteristic like Luffy when they first met.

         All three of you wait patiently in the waiting room. Law already took some simple tests and check ups. All that's left to do were shots. Your mother was outside chasing Luffy. Sometime during his bathroom break, he ended up running around and got scolded by Law to be controlled. The boys pitied you, but that was the price to pay as a new mother of an energetic child. You sat on one of the chairs with Sabo. A nurse pops in with a greeting smile. She held some gloves and a small tray containing three syringes filled with transparent liquid. Ace turns pale the minute the nurse uncaps one after tightening his arm and adding rubbing alcohol on his arm. He gulps seeing the shiny needle. As soon as the nurse nears the needle to his arm he immediately pulls away bursting into flames. The nurse gasps in surprise. "No way in hell am I going to let you poke me with that needle!"

"Now son, calm down. It won't hurt I promise."

"No! Let me go damn it!" The nurse attempts to grab the boy's arm at the expense of her getting burned. She hisses. Your eyes watch the flames flailing around him. They were mesmerizingly beautiful. You turn to Sabo for help but he too was scared. He held his arm as if he too was afraid of getting a shot. Your attention returns to the flaming boy. Never have you seen someone ignite like that out of nowhere. You wondered how that was even possible. You walk up to Ace seeing he was getting out of had from his fear engulfing him. "Ace!" He looks at you. "Ace it's okay. Nothing is going to happen to you. You'll be alright. I know a needle is scary, but it won't hurt if you do some tactics. This is for your health. There is nothing to be afraid."

"Like hell there isn't." You grab his hand. This makes him hold his breath and relax. His flames dim. He stares at your pleading eyes. He blushes slightly and looks away. "Fine..." He grumbles. He sits down and takes a deep breath. The nurse approaches with caution. "Ace." He turns to you again. "What?"

"What's your favorite color?" He becomes completely taken aback. "O-orange. Why?" The nurse hands him an orange lollipop. "Orange it is." She chirps. Ace takes the candy confused. "You're all done now."

"What? Done? But I didn't feel a thing." He looks at his bandaged arm and hops off. "I know. I told you they didn't hurt. You were too busy talking to your sister to notice." Ace looks at the sweet treat in thought before smirking. "Cool". Sabo was next. He too was astounded by the sudden distraction you gave. No one could ever tame Ace like that in an instant, but you did. Sabo looks at the high stool nervous for his turn. Nonetheless, he takes a seat on the leather cushion and hands the nurse his arm to be taken care of. Once the preparations were done, you did the same as Ace. "So, Sabo...what's your favorite color?"

"Um...blue." You giggle. "I can see that." He blushes and turns over to the nurse whom hands him his favorite color lollipop. Your mother walks in carrying Luffy just in time. The straw hat boy notices his brother sucking on their treat. He pouts. "I want one too!" He exclaims. The nurse chuckles. "Well are you Luffy?" The boy nods. "Then if you sit here then you can have a lollipop once I take care of you."

"Okay!" He cheers running up to the seat. Both boys halt and look at one another wondering how Luffy will react. They become worried knowing this brat will cause a big fit. The nurse starts wrapping Luffy's arm with a rubber string to cut circulation of his blood. He notices the syringe being lifted up. "What's that?" He wonders becoming a little afraid. Both Ace and Sabo nod in agreement to what they should do. They stand behind you and grab Luffy's attention. "Hey Luffy!" Ace started. You turn to the boys along with Luffy's attention. "What's your favorite color?" Sabo asked. You couldn't help but smile. Your mother watches curiously. Luffy could not comprehend why the sudden question but answers anyways. "Red of course! Why?" The nurse hands Luffy his lollipop. His eyes widen with delight as he takes it licking his lips. "Because you get a red lollipop. Here you are. Thank you for being brave." Luffy cheers unwrapping his treat sticking it in his mouth. The nurse turns to you and hands your favorite flavor and color lollipop too. "And one for you for being a helper." You rub the back of your head sheepishly. "Is that it for today?" Your mother asked. "Yes that's all. We'll be sure to call you within a week. We have yet to prepare the documents for you."

"A week? Alright, thank you so much." Your mom turns to the four of you sucking on your lollipop. She chuckles seeing all of your adorable eyes. "Good job guys. You did great. Now let's go home." She stretches and groans from a tired day. You all follow behind her like a couple of ducklings. Passing by one of the hospital rooms, Luffy waves to an old man who waves back at him. "Bye Mr. Old man. Thanks for the pudding." All three of you look at each other then Luffy quizzically.

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At home, all three boys are tossed inside the bathroom to bathe. Your mother took their ragged clothes and tossed them in the trash. You notice your mom about to toss the hats too until you stop her. "Hey wait! Shouldn't you ask them if they want to keep their clothes?"

"They're dirty and tattered, why would they need them?" You give her a pout. She sighs. "Okay, fine." She settles the hats aside hanging on the hallway's clothing rack. You return to your room and start writing in your diary. Being close to the bathroom, you could hear laughter and splashing, it tempted you join in on the fun had it not been that you're a girl in a tub full of boys. You sigh at how unfair it could be to be of different genders bringing up the matter as to why your mother chose boys instead of girls. The door to the bathroom swings open, Luffy dashed out of the room stark naked and wet. You turn red while Ace and Sabo chase him around with a towel wrapped around their waists. "What the hell is going on here?" Veronica cried. "Sorry, Luffy never sits still after a bath." Sabo apologized. "It's okay, you two dress up I got this. MOM POWER!" Luffy starts to laugh excitedly and run away. "Luffy!" She called out. You peer outside in the hallway then make your way towards the stairs and find your mother tackle said boy, wrapping him in a towel. "Noooooo!" He whined. Your mother snickers victoriously. "Gotcha ya little cutie~." She tickles him and swings him around in her arms as Luffy laughs in glee. "Okay little monster, let's get you dressed up and ready for movie night. He gives a, 'Yosh' as you make your way upstairs into your room.

Ace notices you passing by and trails into your room. "Hey (Y/n)." You turn to him. "Thanks for uh...keeping me calm."

"Of course, Ace! I know how scary it is to see a needle." He nods rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly. "Also, thanks for not telling your mom about my powers. I don't want her to know." You tilt your head confused. "Why Ace?"

"I don't know if you've noticed, but devil-fruit users aren't exactly praised. Some are looked at as monsters. In the underground they're more respected, mostly because you're a weapon of mass destruction. I don't want your mother to get in trouble because of us." He explained. "Devil-fruit? Us? You mean you all-" Ace face palms himself then averts his gaze and covers his mouth, convicted. "Awe crap! I wasn't suppose to let that spill. Look, just don't tell anybody okay?" You freak out a little unsure to comply, Yet you saw his menacing glare contort to a pleading one. It was enough to give in. "Okay Ace. I won't tell anyone." He sighed in relief. "Thanks." is all he says before dismissing himself. You're alone to wonder what to do or say if anything slips out.

        You make your way to the living room where movie night is taking place with boxes of pizza, soda's, popcorn, candies decorated on the coffee table. You all made yourselves comfortable after making a fort. During the movie, you wondered what kind of abilities Luffy and Sabo carry. You were soon to find out.

          The rest of the night you watched the movie eventually pass out together in the living room snuggled up. Veronica tucked each and every one of you to sleep on the floor making sure you were all comfortable. She slipped the pizza off of the younger boy's grip to clean his face and hands up before settling him in a nice comfortable spot. She leans in and kisses each forehead. "Night, my angels." With that she flicks the lights off completely and leaving you all with smiles on your faces except for one in particular.

Ace remained awake for a moment before sitting up in his bed surveilling at every individual tucked in sleeping soundly. Never in his life has he been treated like he belonged. He scoffs rubbing his forehead where your mother or rather his adoptive mother kissed. It felt nice and warm. He hated to admit it, but so far, life here has been great. Each of his brothers were treated equally just as promised. He couldn't help but think of what was to come next. The raven-haired boy slips back in his bed drifting to sleep as he dreams of his future with his new family.