I let out hot breaths as I glanced down at the one beneath me. My eyes watched the blond gripping the blankets and letting out his sexual moans and pants. Earlier... what was I planning? Oh, yeah. I wanted to just scare him to learn to not listen to every work I tell him, but... I leaned down and set a hand over one of his while my other slipped to his hips before adjusting myself to start slamming into him. Sabo gasped loudly and let go of the blanket. He turned his hand to hold mine tightly as his moans got louder. Obviously... what I tried to do did not work. I was unexpectedly confessed to. He apparently knew me for a while, but never spoke to me since he was from another province. To be able to just talk to me, he became a soldier, commander, guard, then fled. I didn't know how he got here though.

"Sabo," I mumbled under my breath. I opened my mouth and bit down on the back of his neck. He whimpered slightly and eventually managed to reply to his name with my title. I licked where I bit, then looked at it. This guy had a lot of piercings. Well, he wasn't covered in them head to toe, but he had a lot on both ears and one on the back of his neck. I ran my tongue over the one on his neck, before giving it a kiss. The piercings made him even more appealing, I would say. I wondered if he had more that I didn't find. Though... I could probably find them since he was here... naked and taking me from behind.

"Ah- Prince! Mn... wait-" Sabo panted heavily and had his head set on the bed. Did I go too hard, I wondered. I stopped and leaned down more to him before telling him to speak. Even in these times, he waited for permission to speak. Sabo took breaths and stared under himself, "d-dirty..."

"Hah? What is... you don't like this," I asked him in confusion.

Sabo shook his head and let out tired breaths before mumbling, "I- I'll... dirty Prince's bed... in this position." I blinked and moved back. That would definitely happen, but did he really care about that stuff in the middle of this? I sighed before grabbing his shoulder.

I turned him over for his back to be on the bed. Oh, like this, I could see his face. I chuckled softly and licked my lips, "hm... is this okay, Sabo?" Sabo blushed even when he saw me. He covered his face with his hands and peaked out from between his fingers.

"Mn... I-it's fine... like this," he still answered despite his embarrassment. I smiled at him. He was surprisingly so cute even though he was a guy.

❇

I sat up from my bed and yawned. "Damn, is it morning already," I grumbled. I wondered if I had lessons today. Man... I was 22 and I still have to take classes? There were for fighting and mannerisms, but... I blinked when I heard soft breaths. Oh, that's right. Last night... I looked over to my side and looked at the sleeping blond by me. He must be exhausted from the whole day. I moved a hand to touch his hair gently. It was so soft to the touch. I smiled before leaning down to give him a kiss on the temple.

"Oh, did I wake you," I mumbled softly as I noticed his eyes slowly opening. He looked over to me sleepily before yawning. "How are you feeling? I kinda... I should have held back," I mumbled.

Sabo blinked slowly before trying to sit up. The soreness from his body only made him lie down again. He then started panicking, "ah- Prince- I... I'm sorry... I- I can't get up-"

"Eh... Well, isn't that how it usually is? I did do you pretty hard so..." I sat back and watched him. "Did you not know? Wait... are you..."

Sabo peaked over to me with a face of full panic, "w-why does it hurt?!" I couldn't believe this guy was a virgin. To think I did him so hard to... "Eh- Prince... Why do you look sad? Was I not good," he asked when he saw my tired expression.

I reached my hand over to him and set it on his head, "you never done this before? It's kinda normal to feel sore after it. Sorry... I should have been more gentle. You just made me feel so amazing, so I got a little carried away."

Sabo stared at me before looking away to think a bit. From last night, to now, was the most I have seen of his expressions. When we were out and about, his face would always remain calm and emotionless. Something in me felt nice when I thought about how I was the only one to see these sides of him. "I-It's okay... If it's normal and it makes Prince happy," he mumbled. He bunched up the pillow and peaked over to me with his mouth covered. "I won't mind this soreness every morning," he added.

"... Every morning," I repeated quietly. Was he being serious or did he just put a date. I sighed before laughing out loud. "You better not regret that statement," I told him before going down to kiss his forehead. "It may not just be nightly... You're so amazing that I may want you throughout the day," I teased as I pushed my hand under the blankets. Sabo jolted, then his face reddened again. He didn't say anything though. I watched him before pulling him more against me, "tell me, Sabo. Did you hate it? Did you like it? Be honest with me."

"It... hurt," Sabo replied as he stared down at our bodies touching. "But... it, later... felt really good," he murmured.

"That so? Then... Let's do it again," I whispered to his ear.

❇

I laid on my bed and yawned as I watched Sabo wobbling around. "Hey... you'll fall and hurt yourself," I warned him. "Let's take a bath. Bath with me. I'll clean ya up," I added. Sabo looked over at me before letting out a huff.

"I can't wash with Prince... I'm not allowed to," he told me as he picked up the clothes that were on the ground.

"I give you permission. It's an order. Bath with me. It'll be fun~ Plus... You can't possibly go out to the open bath looking like that," I hummed as my eyes examined all the marks I had placed on his body.

Sabo watched me on my bed before sighing, "mn... if Prince is allowing me, then I will go..."

I sat up and stretched before getting up to go scoop him up, "let's go!" Sabo panicked and tried to hold on, but ended up not. "Hold onto me, Sabo. I need to cover you up," I told him. Only then, did he wrap his arms around my neck to hold on tight.

"I can walk on my own- Prince needn't carry me," he complained.

I groped his thigh slightly and chuckled, "you'll dirty the floors if you walk too much. Everything will drip out." Sabo's face reddened as he looked away quickly. I hummed and grabbed a cloth and set it over Sabo. My clothes were already on, or at least loosely hanging on there. Then, I headed out, peeking around to make sure no one was there. Maid were pretty tricky to avoid, but I managed.

I didn't have an individual bath, but only the princes could use that one. None of them would be using it at this time. So, I would be able to sneak in and put Sabo in the water before anything else. If anyone came in, they won't be able to see much. Oh, I wonder how pops would feel if I told him that... never mind.

Using my foot to open the door, I poked my head in and glanced around. I stepped in and shut the door shut with my back. No one was here. I whistled in accomplishment as I wandered in. "Sabo, come on out," I said. Sabo grabbed the cloth and pulled it off his head.

"D-did we get caught," he asked before looking around. His eyes widened at the sight of the bath. "Does Prince bath here all the time? It looks like a hot spring... in the palace," he asked.

"Yeah," I nodded before setting him down and taking off the cloth to set it aside. I then took off my clothes and threw it to the side. "Mn? Something wrong," I questioned when I saw him staring and chewing on his lips.

"Eh- oh, no... Prince is well built," Sabo murmured. I watched him before chuckling. He was admiring my looks, was he? I leaned to give him a kiss on the cheek before picking him up and stepping into the hot water. It wasn't too hot and was just perfect. Sabo seemed so amazed by this bath area. The one the guards and maids use, of course separate, are also like this, but bigger. This one is smaller, but it has decor and a place to just lounge. It isn't that amazing... Even so, his eyes sparkled at the sight.

"Is the water good? Let me help you clean before you go swim around," I said to him. He nodded and just waited as I adjusted him over me. I stared up at him before my hands slipped behind him, Sabo jumped slightly at the feeling and leaned himself down. He held the stone flooring edge and panted softly.

He was... sensitive. This is why I thought he had done it before, but I guess that wasn't it. Maybe because it was me who was touching him? I felt myself smile a bit when I thought about it. Shaking my head, I pulled him closer and bit at his skin to make another mark. What if he wasn't a virgin and other people had done this before... Other people saw those expressions that I saw... I let out a growl and went to bite another place as I pushed my finger deep inside of him.

Sabo gasped and gripped at the stones, "P-Prince-- If you do that..."

I blinked before looking up at him, "ah- sorry. Something got to my head... Are you getting turned on?" My eyes watched his blushing expression. I laughed softly at the silent answer. "Bear with this for a tad longer."

❇

Sabo swam around the bath and looked at everything. He then eventually settled down and enjoyed the warmth of the water. I watched him from the other side of the bath, thinking of a lot of things. A lot of things that were really all just about Sabo. I really didn't know much about him, now that I think about it. Well... I only met him like, two days ago. On day two, I sent him to get punished, then I had sex with him. I screwed him hard, then found out that he was a virgin and that was his first time. After that, I talked to him... then did it with him again... then... just now... I almost...

I took a deep breath and shut my eyes. Is that okay?! What am I doing?! Ahh-- I'm also supposed to marry a lady, but now I have this guy who confessed to me. I never replied, but I'm legit sure that I won't be doing it with a lady until my next life! He felt so good? Why? Why did I go through with it anyways? Pops, I am greatly sorry! Oh--- What am I going to- "Prince? Are you okay? Your brows are so tense right now. Is something the matter," I heard Sabo ask.

I flinched and stared up at him, "oh- yeah... I was thinking of some stuff. Nothing's wrong. I'm just... you know... Prince things." Yeah right, Ace. You were thinking all about him and how you totally took advantage of him and don't know what the hell to do anymore. I leaned my head back and sighed, "ah... let's go eat after this..."

❇

Sabo was back to his emotionless self as he walked behind me. We made our way to the kitchen. "Hey... I'm alive. Feed me," I mumbled as I opened walked in.

"Oh? You're finally awake? It's already the afternoon! You missed breakfast," someone replied. He got up from the dining table's chair and laughed.

"Shut up, Thatch... I was tired or something," I replied with a huff. Thatch. Another prince. He was the fourth prince and also the head chef. Having a prince cook is a little weird, but he loves doing it so much, so Pops let him. He was amazing at it too. I would never be able to eat anything else and ever say it's better than Thatch's cooking.

Thatch laughed before heading into the cooking area. "I'll fix something up for you. Sabo, have you eaten? I didn't see you this morning. Did you get lost," he hummed as he got things ready.

"Ah... I don't need anything to eat," Sabo replied.

"You hadn't had anything... Eat," I huffed.

"I... ate something already... some time," he murmured.

"No you didn't! You were with me all night and morning! Just eat... It's an order," I argued back. Sabo seemed reluctant, but he eventually sat himself down. Thatch watched us quietly as he made food before snickering. "What are you laughing about," I snapped angrily.

"When are you ganna tell Pops," Thatch asked.

I stared for a long while and tried to think of what he was asking about before gasping, "w-what are you asking that for?!"

"It's obvious even if I didn't come back late yesterday," Thatch explained. "You totally just said he was with you all night and morning! You two smell of the bath area and not to mention... I don't know. Well, I came back from the market and heard some things too"

"... Don't you dare tell anyone, Bastard," I grumbled as I felt my cheeks redden in embarrassment. "Especially not Mar-"

The door slid open and I swear I heard a crack. My head cranked over to the door. I smiled awkwardly, knowing who it was already. "Ace... Where were you... You missed your classes, Brat," Marco hissed as he glared into the dining room at me.

I opened my mouth to say some bad excuse, but Sabo stepped in front of Marco and quickly took a knee. "Prince Marco... I ask of you not to blame Prince Ace. I knew of his schedule and failed to wake him. Forgive him, your majesty. I will take any deserved punishment," he said to him with his head lowered.

My mouth gaped open as I watched. Marco stared down at him before sighing. His temper quickly calmed down surprisingly. "Raise your head and stand," he ordered.

"... Yes, your majesty," Sabo replied before standing up in attention.

Marco nodded before raising a hand. I quickly stood up, scared that Marco was going to hit him. With a huff, Marco set that hand on Sabo's shoulder and pushed him aside gently before going after me. "Aah-- Marco! It hurts! Don't- ouch," I yelled out as he started jabbing my sides and punishing me instead. It wasn't serious pain though.

I could see Sabo panicking, but he just stood there since he couldn't really do anything about Marco, another prince. He looked over to Thatch when he was called. Thatch probably told him that this was normal. He nodded, but still watched nervously. Good thing I hadn't eaten yet. I may have puked or something.

In the middle of our fight, I heard running footsteps. "Oh- Sabo. The prince is- ah, there he is," someone said from the door. Marco finally stopped wrestling with me and we both looked over to them.

Sabo was about to take a knee, but the one at the door shook his head, "stay standing. You will have to go somewhere soon anyways."

"I understand, Commander," Sabo said with a nod before shutting his eyes and stepping aside for him. This commander walked in and took his knee.

Marco dropped me to the floor and faced him, "stand. What news do you have for us?"

"Sir," the commander replied before rising to stand. "The emperor is ordering all your presences. 'Call all the princes here,' is the order," he stated. He then looked at Sabo, "Sabo, you will come with me for some time before you head to the emperor as well."

Sabo seemed surprised that he was going to see Pops, but he managed to keep his emotionless face. He gave the commander a nod and waited. The commander gave us another bow before heading off. Sabo glanced at me for a second, then followed after and was soon gone.

"Pops is calling all of us? Why," I mumbled as I got up. Marco looked at Thatch for a bit like they were talking without words. Thatch then finished up what he was making real quick and handed it to me. I let out a huff before eating everything quickly. "Let's go..."

❇

Rarely does Pops call us all to come together. We always go see him constantly and would always end up all together, but... I stepped into the large room and found my seat. Marco and Thatch did the same. Some others were already there, like Vista, Josu, Fossa, and Namur. Soon, the others arrived and the 16 princes sat in a row facing the large man sitting on his throne.

"My sons," the emperor started before his unique laugh filled the room. "It's nice to see you all together each time, but... You all probably know something is wrong if I call you all to see me," he grumbled. "Ace," he suddenly said.

I tensed up and made sure I was sitting up, "y-yeah..."

"You will go on a trip," Pops told me.

"Ah, okay... Eh-?! Why? Where," I asked loudly. "I mean, my apologies, Pops- I mean-"

Pops laughed at my reaction and told me that we didn't have to act so formal. I could tell Marco was glaring at me for my lack of mannerisms. "The Hei Province... sent an invitation for you to visit them," he continued after his laugh.

"The Hei Province," I mumbled in repeat.

"That is surely a trap," Haruta spoke out. "We can't let Ace just go! What if they try to kill him?!"

"Haruta," Izo said coldly. "Don't speak out like that... but, it is true. I am sure it is a trap. This is a high risk!"

Haruta nodded in agreement. Pops sighed, "but what if it isn't... Our relations with the Hei Province is not well. War may break out at any time. To refuse this invitation, it may start a war. If Ace goes and they attack him, a war will start. However..."

"If it is not a trap, a war will be avoided," Marco continued.

Pops nodded before looking at me. "I don't like it. You will be put in a very dangerous position Ace," he said to me with eyes of concern. "Even so... this must be done. Sabo," he called. I didn't even know when Sabo came in. Sabo made his way in front of us and took his knee. "You will accompany Ace. You know what to do."

"I understand fully, your majesty!" Sabo then set one of his gloved hands onto his chest, over his heart. "I, Sabo, as the prince Portgas D. Ace's personal guard... will risk my life to ensure he returns home safely!"

Pops smiled and laughed again, "that's it. I entrust you with my son's life."

"If he is not to return, I will make sure to take my punishment of death," Sabo mumbled softly enough that Pops probably did not hear. He then took a stand, "I request something however, you majesty..."

Pops watched the blond quietly before asking, "what is it, Sabo..."

Sabo looked up at him with eyes that were filled with clear seriousness. He was emotionless, but... he looked like he could kill anyone right now. I wasn't right behind him, so I could see his face quite well. "Please grant me permission... to slaughter anyone if they are to hurt Prince Ace."