#Burning Like Fire and Oil - Ace x Ikkaku

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@distopea​ asked: “Boo!” 

He introduced himself with a low voice, as he had spotted Ikakku from a far distance. She was probably inspecting the new island, looking for fresh cut woods, maybe food - who knew, the place was pretty much a virgin jungle. It appeared they had bumped into each other once more, a beautiful coincidence. She was certainly with the rest of his crew, and on his side, well, he was exploring before heading back to the Moby Dick. He waited for her to turn around, even if he knew she wasn’t the kind of person to be easily scared. Ace greeted her with the widest smile, before he looped his arm around her, dragging her against his chest. “Sorry princess, I didn’t mean to scare you even if… You really don’t look that scared right now.”

He kissed her, gently, before he decided that he wanted to add a bit more of his usual passion. It had been a few weeks since he hadn’t seen her, and somehow, he felt the urge to surrender to his own lust. His lips drifted into the crook of her neck, where he softly bit her there, both of his hands caressing the length of her back. “I’m supposed to leave this island tonight. Bad timing right?” He looked back at her, and offered a new smile. “Princess… Don’t you want to fool around before we part again?”

Unprompted

Ikkaku had heard someone approach her from behind - jungle floors were covered in debris that made sneaking fairly tricky - so she didn’t jump at Ace’s attempt to startle her, though she did let out a little laugh of delight at the familiar voice.

Turning around, she looped her arms around his neck and allowed him to pull her close, gracing him with an amused smile. “Sorry, Ace. Scaring me takes more than a little ‘boo’. Mostly because Law pulled that shit on me all the time when I was first recruited, only with the added bonus of teleportation and dismembered body parts. Set the bar kinda high.”

Despite her lack of shock, she was surprised to see him there. Pleasantly so, of course. The jungle island was lush and beautiful, but the scenery paled in comparison to Ace’s warm grin. Plus, the guys had been getting on her nerves more as of late, so she was desperate for the excuse to get away, even for a few hours. They hadn’t done anything wrong, but weeks of being stuck in a pressurized can with them could be grating. The fresh air, time away from the guys, and now the presence of the handsome Fire Fist was practically all her prayers answered in one fell swoop.

Happily she returned the kiss, savoring the soft warmth of his lips and the passion she felt as he deepened it. It had only been a few weeks, but she’d missed him. The sex was great of course, but she found she even missed just his presence. He was fun to be around, they’d had some genuinely thought-provoking conversations, and he rarely failed to have her grinning like a fool by the time they had to part. Unfortunately, from the sounds of things, this time they’d have to go their separate ways far sooner than either of them would like.

“Definitely bad timing,” she agreed with a little moan as he nipped at her neck. He’d gotten so good at aiming for her weak spots. Her nails ran up his bare back as she angled her neck to give him better access. If they only had a few hours, she was happy to let him taste as much of her skin as he liked. “Guess we just have to make the time we’ve got count. So you’d better not hold anything back,” Ikkaku added with a wink as she pulled away. Grabbing his hand, she led him into the jungle. She’d set up a blanket, some fruits from the island, and a few books as a sort of mini vacation getaway in a small clearing nearby, but now she was more than happy to turn it into a impromptu love nest.

When they got there, she playfully pushed him down to sit on the blanket. Unzipping her boiler suit, she quickly stripped down to her red and orange bikini - she’d planned on going swimming later, but that could wait until another time. At least the scraps of fabric barely covering her breasts and ass gave him easy access to her most sensitive bits. She gave him a sultry smirk as she straddled his waist, angling his head upwards to pull him in for another deep, passionate kiss, tongues tangling as she teasingly tugged at his hair.

When they finally parted for air, Ikkaku rolled her hips against his, grinding against the hard bulge she felt straining against his cargo shorts. “What’s the saying; save a horse, ride a cowboy?” she teased, stealing his hat and placing it on her own head. Running her hands down his chest, she added breathily, “Hope you don’t need to leave tonight. Because by the time I’m through with you, you’ll be too exhausted to light an after-sex cigarette, much less power Striker.”

#distopea #The Engine is the Heart of the Ship (canon) #Not Safe for Working (smut) #Burning Like Fire and Oil - Ace x Ikkaku #Sunset Smile (Ace) #Wear My Heart on My Sleeve (Shipping) #(sorry this took so long to answer but I hope it was worth the wait)

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@distopea​ asked: ⭐ Mermaid Ikkaku and Ace? 👀

Send in ⭐ to touch my muse’s hair (Still Accepting)

When the Whitebeard Pirates had decided to drop anchor in her cove, the mermaid had naturally been curious, swimming around the whale-shaped ship, peeking her head out of the water to observe the comings and goings of the crew, and generally just trying to figure out the best way to approach them. After all, her grandfather had always spoken highly of Whitebeard, especially with the way he laid claim of Fishman Island to protect it from the World Government.

Of course, while it was likely the powerful and observant crew had already been aware of her presence, Ikkaku had ended up outing herself when she noticed one of them falling off the ship and plunging into the sea. When she realized the freckled man unable to move in the waters, she’d quickly deduced that he was a Devil Fruit user and rushed to his rescue, breathing air into his lungs before grabbing him by the waist and hauling him back up to the surface to his waiting shipmates. Once the water had been coughed up and his recklessness scolded by a blonde with fiery wings, the man - Ace, he’d introduced himself - thanked her and invited her to join the crew for dinner.

Now sitting by the bonfire, her grey tail sprawled out across the warm sand while she watched the pirates drink and share stories and songs, she found herself wondering if they were always this nice or if they were just trying to impress her. To keep her at ease so she wouldn’t be scared, as many other pirates would be more than happy to capture her and sell her to the highest bidder. After all, several had tried in the past, and all had failed. Those attempts thankfully hadn’t diluted her desire to connect with and learn from humans, but it did instill her with a willingness to draw on her shark side’s instincts when threatened.

Really, Ace had been lucky he hadn’t been bleeding when he’d been drowning, otherwise Ikkaku might not have been able to stop those instincts even without a threat.

For a moment she tensed as she felt a warm hand in her hair, curiously but gently playing with the bouncy black curls, before her shoulders relaxed again. Ikkaku turned her head, careful not to dislodge the hand, as she found she didn’t mind its presence despite initially being startled, giving the culprit a toothy grin. He teeth were sharp but her dark eyes twinkled merrily in the firelight. “Careful, Ace,” she teased, fluttering her eyelashes demurely, even as she leaned into the touch. “I’m sure you’ve heard a tale or two about us merfolk bewitching sailors and luring them to their doom. Or is that why you fell in the water in the first place?”

#distopea #Into the Deep (Mermaid AU) #Sunset Smile (Ace) #Burning Like Fire and Oil - Ace x Ikkaku #(Ace is a lucky man getting his butt saved by a friendly mermaid) #(thank you Miho for requesting the mermaid verse!)

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@distopea​ asked: ✏️ from Ace!

Eᴠᴇɴ Mᴏʀᴇ Iɴᴄᴏʀʀᴇᴄᴛ Qᴜᴏᴛᴇs Gᴇɴᴇʀᴀᴛᴏʀ! (Still Accepting!)  

Ace: *is visibly upset* Ikkaku: Ace, what happened? I haven't seen you like this since you found out candyland wasn't an actual country.

(bonus)

Ikkaku: Is something burning? Ace, leaning seductively on the counter: Just my desire for you. Ikkaku: Ace, the toaster is literally on fire.

(extra bonus)

Ikkaku: Where have you been all day? Ace: Oh, just dealing with things way beyond my maturity level.

#distopea #Ask the Heart Engineer #Sunset Smile (Ace) #Burning Like Fire and Oil - Ace x Ikkaku #(put in the ship tag for the middle one lol) #(also the last one is about Blackbeard) #(because yes Ace that was very dumb of you)

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Anonymous asked: Ace/Ikkaku?

Send me a ship (Still Accepting!)

vomit / don’t ship / okay / cute / adorable / perfect / beyond flawless / hot damn / screaming and crying / i will ship them in hell

Now this is a hot and cute couple. I feel like they could be very good for each other; both are free-spirited yet loyal, flirtatious, fierce, and protective. There’s enough differences in their personalities that it keeps things interesting while also having plenty in common. I feel like Ikkaku wouldn’t care about Ace being Roger’s son if he ever told her and might even give him the advice that while he doesn’t owe the man’s legacy anything, he also shouldn’t blame him for stuff he had no control over (her grandfather’s situation does make her a tad more sympathetic towards absentee fathers with criminal careers). In return Ace would make sure she knew she was appreciated, and that she isn’t someone that can easily be replaced or discarded. He’d make her feel valued and special which is what she craves.

But the big thing for them is that they are very much friends with benefits, emphasis on friends. He means a lot to her beyond just a lover, and when he dies she will mourn the loss of her dear friend first, lover second. Whether or not they had been sleeping together, she’d be devastated upon his death. A guy like that doesn’t appear in Ikkaku’s life often, after all.

#Ask the Heart Engineer #Wear My Heart on My Sleeve (Shipping) #Burning Like Fire and Oil - Ace x Ikkaku #(they are wonderful and will inevitably break my dang heart) #(so the good shit)

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Burning Like Fire and Gasoline aka Ace x Ikkaku ship moodboard

#We All Live in a Yellow Submarine (aesthetic) #Burning Like Fire and Oil - Ace x Ikkaku #Sunset Smile (Ace) #(oh look another ship that will cause me pain) #(because whether they stay friends with benefits or she genuinely falls for him his death is going to HURT) #(will definitely have a good cry in the engine room after the war) #(also thank you Ame for helping me with the aesthetics)

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Anonymous asked: Which of your partners would you say is the least vocal in the bedroom?

Ask my muse anything about their sex life with one of the ships you’ve seen them with on my blog!! (Still Accepting!)

“Damn, another tough question. I guess probably Drake. Kid, Nami, and Zoro are all pretty vocal, mostly with trying to provoke a reaction out of me. Dirty talk and verbal humiliation and praise and all that. Ace can be pretty talkative too. Not that Drake’s necessarily quiet, but I’m generally the one doing the talking when we fuck, so he’s basically the least vocal by default.”

#Ask the Heart Engineer #Not Safe for Working (smut) #Citrus Oil - NamIkk #Iron Will - Zoro x Ikkaku #Fossil Fuel - Drake x Ikkaku #Twisted Metal - Kid x Ikkaku #Barbed Metal Heart - KidxIkkaku Hateship #Burning Like Fire and Oil - Ace x Ikkaku

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@distopea​ asked: Valentine's Day was probably not their thing, but since they were spending some time together for a common mission, Ace wanted to make it special nonetheless. After all, he appreciated the presence of the engineer by his side. Rather than falling in the cliché of buying flowers and other chocolates, as he pictured them both more as some hooking up buddies rather than a true couple - pirates, after all - Ace brought her back her favorite lobster sandwiches, the very ones she had told him about a long time ago.

"Here you go!" He smiled while he squatted down and sat under the porch, waiting for the rain to stop. He also snatched a bottle of wine of his way back, hoping that he didn't bring any attention. "I know they are probably not the same than in your homeland, but..." He placed the plate of sandwiches right on her thighs. "Tada!" He smiled and took the liberty of tugging a strand of her curly hair behind her ear. If she wasn't cautious enough, he would definitely eat the entire pile of sandwiches before she could even have one; his stomach was growling hard.

Valentines Day Asks (Still Accepting!)

Ikkaku had barely even thought of the date beyond lamenting that she’d be missing the crew’s annual Hearts Party, where they ignored the original meaning of the holiday and claimed it for themselves. But this mission was important, and she was sure the guys would save her some chocolate and rum for when she got back.

And it wasn’t all bad. At least the company was good, as Ace was fun and charming and she found it easy enough to relax around him. He was a nice guy and so far a great partner-in-crime as they worked together to get information on behalf of their respective captains. Heck, she’d even come to consider them friends even if they might someday end up having to fight someday to make their captain the Pirate King. That was a long way off, though.

Despite that, however, she hadn’t expected him to remember her favorite food, much less provide it for lunch. Her eyes lit up in delighted surprise - she hadn’t had a proper lobster roll in a long time. Outside of Joras, lobster was expensive and bread was forbidden on the Tang, so she hadn’t even been able to make proper brioche herself. Yet the toasted roll looked buttery and fluffy, the lobster meat tender, and there was a light bed of shredded lettuce and mayonnaise. Practically perfect.

She barely even noticed the wine in Ace’s hand, far more eager to take a bite of the sandwich and relish the familiar taste and texture. It wasn’t quite as good as Gramps’ - likely not steamed with seaweed like he always did - but it was delicious regardless, and Ikkaku beamed at her companion as she chewed. After swallowing, she giddily pressed an appreciative kiss to his cheek. “Ace, you are amazing,” she enthused, tucking back into her meal. Even the weather was like Joras’, yet with the Fire Fist sitting beside her, none of the cold dampness seemed to touch her. Instead, they could just sit and watch the rain together in comfort and companionship, enjoying the basket of lobster rolls Ikkaku wasn’t going to ask how he’d acquired. That detail hardly mattered to a pirate like her - it was the sweetness of the gesture she’d always treasure.

#distopea #The Engine is the Heart of the Ship (canon) #Burning Like Fire and Oil - Ace x Ikkaku #(awwwww! this was so sweet of Ace!) #(he's such a good guy. Ikkaku massively appreciates!)

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@distopea​ asked: "Hey princess." How did he manage to infiltrate the Polar Tang? It was another of his secret. He wasn't here to stay, he was already standing on the rail of the submarine, ready to jump back on his speed boat. Hat on, one hand clipped on his hip, he offered a smile. "Are you free to go on an adventure?" He asked, barely aware of what could be a good present for someone he was seeing regularly, and a pirate. He beckoned as his boat with a motion of his head. "There are colonies of fluo jellyfishes a few miles away, it's really pretty at night. I got booze, food, and if you're cold you can just sit next to me." He flushed slightly, but continued to smile with all his teeth. "Wanna spend the night with me?"

Birthday Asks!!! (Accepting All Week)

Ikkaku didn’t even bother to ask how Ace got on board; he had his ways, and she was far too happy to see him to really care. Plus, wasting time asking questions might mean Law could notice him balancing on the rails and start a fight. Better to stick to answering his questions.

Dark eyes lit up brightly at his proposal for an adventure. Jellyfish watching, a picnic, and spending the night with one of the most attractive and fun guys she’d ever met? That sounded like one hell of a good time, especially on her birthday.

“Damn right I’m free!” she exclaimed, smile beaming brightly up at him. Law had given her the night off, and her party had been rescheduled for the next day due to an...incident in the kitchen. She’d tried to ask what had happened and if any of the appliances needed fixing, but all the guys had insisted she stay out. So there was no reason to feel guilty about spending her birthday elsewhere while the guys cleaned up and redid the surprise they had been planning. In fact, it was probably perfect timing for everyone.

A thought came to mind, and she eagerly leaned over the railing next to Ace, looking down at the water. “Hey, this means I get to take a ride on Striker, right?” she asked, even more excited. Of course she’d already been thrilled at his thoughtfulness, but starting off with a ride on his awesome boat? Well, that was one hell of a cherry on top.

#distopea #Ask the Heart Engineer #Ikkaku Birthday Ask #Burning Like Fire and Oil - Ace x Ikkaku #(awwww this is a great birthday getaway Ace!) #(and yes of course she'd be extra excited about riding Striker)

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@distopea asked:  what am I? (from Ace!)

What Am I? Asks (Still Accepting)

“Hot. Playful. Reckless.”

#distopea #Ask the Heart Engineer #Burning Like Fire and Oil - Ace x Ikkaku #(she has a lot of words to describe him and most are positive) #(but she also worries about him because definitely a reckless idiot) #(I think she can also see a little sadness behind his eyes despite the playfulness since she's the same)

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Ace and Ikkaku for the ship bingoooo! 👀

Ship Bingo (Still Accepting!)

Yes it’s crack but I think it’s got good potential beyond just being hot (pun intended). Both of them are very bright, fun people with shadows and baggage that the other could probably be able to emphasize with. Ikkaku felt unwanted by her family, Ace felt hated because of his. There are a lot of possibilities here for a relationship that goes beyond just physical satisfaction. And if you go with an AU where Law saves Ace as well as Luffy and Jinbei, then you’ve got a great opportunity for development past Marineford.

#distopea #Ask the Heart Engineer #Time for Maintenance (OOC) #Burning Like Fire and Oil - Ace x Ikkaku #(have written a fic for this where Ikkaku geeks out over Striker and I think that would totally endear her to him) #(perfect amount of happiness and hot and angst)