Disclaimer: I don't own Onepiece, it belongs to Eiichiro Oda, nor the song Soundless Voice, only i own the story and the little changes in the song.

"Huh let see how today goes." Luffy stated as he was sitting on his special seat in the morning darkness. Today it was January 1st, not only it was new years day, but it was the birthday of his late brother, Portgas D. Ace. "Sencho-san?" a certain archaeologist asked in surprise to see her captain awake at this hour. 'What are you doing up so early?', Luffy had to respond quickly, and try not to sound sad at all. "Well since it's new years I think I should start the day off right in the morning." he pulled of the biggest but best fake smile he could ever pull, he just hopes it's not noticeable. 'Okay then, good morning sencho."

Robin entered the library, she was especially suspicious about Luffy's behavior, she decided to herself that when Luffy wasn't around she'll gather around the crew, and talk about Luffy sudden behavior.

Luffy was playing around with Usopp, and Chopper he tried his best to pull everything off, he decided to take a short break and decided to go to his room, before anyone suspects anything majorly. While Robin waited for Luffy to go somewhere finally happen, she was quick to grab everyone into the dining hall."What's going on Robin?" Nami spoke. " Do you notice anything different about Luffy?", everyone seemed confused, except a green haired swordsman, and a blonde haired cook."What do you mean Robin?", "It might sound a bit awkward, but when Luffy smiles, it doesn't feel as warm as it usually does." Zoro spoke up."It seems that he's having a bad day, he rarely smiled last night during the New Years Party.", "For once Marimo said something right." While Sanji and Zoro were fighting , Robin and the rest of the crew tried to figure out what was wrong, 'Maybe he sick, HELP! WE NEED A DOCTOR!' a small reindeer said.' "Thats you Chopper-bro, Franky reminded him." I don't think he's sick, Cook-san?", 'Yes Robin-chwannnnn?' "You should give Luffy bigger meals today," 'Yes anything for you.. and Luffy."

It was about 2 o'clock when Chopper said he was going to a check-up to everyone today. Everyone went, and during the "fake" check up, when the Strawhats went Chopper asked if they noticed anything."Luffy!" Chopper called. Luffy felt a little nervous, he was picking at his scar earlier."okay Luffy i'm going to ask you some questions okay, this is about your mental state." Chopper said calmly, however Luffy felt nervous after hearing what type of check up was being done on him.' 'Oi Chopper?, did everyone had to do the same test?'. Chopper hated to lie but it was for the best for now." Yeah Luffy!" Chopper gave a reassuring smile. After the 'check-up' Luffy passed with flying colors. Luffy was a little worried, he realized he was getting yelled, and hit less, and Sanji gave him more food, he wasn't hoping they found out yet, he rather look strong for his crew, even though he thought he over his brother death but he fooled himself. What he wanted to do was fulfill his promise, and the day would pass by, but don't get him wrong he still was some what happy today, to remind him that one of the most important people in his life was born today, what sad about is that he can no longer spend that day with that cherished person again.

The crew decided to get Luffy something to celebrate New Years when they reached to the next island. "Minna! we'll be arriving at the island in a hour." Nami shouted so everyone can hear her. This was acting really excited like how his normal nature would react, inside he was a little glad that a they would be arriving at a island the never been to before, and that means one person has to stay on the ship, and the crew always took a long time exploring the island, it was enough time for what Luffy planned to do later.

It was getting dark the crew left to get supplies, and meat to get Luffy to cheer up since he was hiding something. Luffy went to his room to find the journal he had during the two year separation when he was training with Rayleigh. Time was going fast he spent almost an hour searching for the damn rest of the Strawhats were heading back to the Sunny since it was dark already, about 10 o'clock. Luffy was searching for a tone dial, and Brook's new piano, when he found it the rest of the Strawhats returned, Luffy was no where to be seen. The Crew searched the ship when Zoro spotted Luffy grab the piano with the journal about to exit. Zoro immediately called everyone to join him without being loud. "What's going on Zoro-san?", Brook asked since they were whispering "Luffy moved Brook's piano to the deck, make sure to be quiet." All the straw hats gathered hiding near the deck hoping to see or hear what their childish captain would do.

Luffy sat down at the piano looking at the journal and the tone dial unaware that his crewmates were back watching and hearing him. Luffy turns on the tone dial, "Well Ace, I forgot to fulfill that promise we made a long time ago, but sinced what happened with my training with Rayleigh…. and me hearing about you during that time got me sad, I still have nightmares." Luffy gives a nervous and sad laugh. " I still have no idea why you wanted me to sing a song to you on your birthday, I wrote one though it is kinda sad since that all I was two years ago." The crew just realised what cause their captain to be like this, it was the birthday of a late brother, Portgas D. Ace."Poor Luffy" Nami spoke as she was about to walk over there and hug Luffy, but then the loyal firstmate stopped her. "What are you doing Zoro, Luffy needs comfort, don't make me raise you debt!" Nami whispered. "Did you not hear Luffy, he said he has a promise to fulfill to Ace wait till he's finished." Zoro quietly snapped, " He's right navigator-san."Robin spoke up, the others nodded their head in agreement. "Okay fine." Nami gave up, everyone stared at their Captain to see what he was going to do. Luffy stared at the tone dial, and he started playing soft keys on the piano. "Since when did Luffy play the piano" the crew was shocked except for Zoro,Robin, and Brook. Then Snow starts to fall on the deck to where Luffy's is sitting.

As I wait alone in the quiet night

I wish for the snow to light

The darkness here inside

I reach out my hand and then suddenly

A snowflake, melts away, I watch silently

Realizing, how still life can be

Timeless snow again descending

So divinely

Smile for me, ever so sweetly

If I knew you could hear me

I would take the time to, say that I love you

Can you hear? Please answer me.

I watch as I go through so much pain

I you see my loneliness everyday

So I promise to you,

I'll do everything I can!

I can't live without you by my side

Please don't leave, don't say goodbye

Didn't you once say to me,

That you will never die?

As the snow is drifting down, I watch the light, the life within your eyes

Fade away, I hold, you tight, but I, can't seem, to bring you back to life.

And I keep saying to myself it's not too late I'll hear your voice again

It's not your time...

(I won't let go, oh please don't go)

Please speak to me…

Luffy!

Is that snow or are those your tears

Within your eyes, there so gently?

I'm imagining?

This grey world now means nothing

I can't hear, I can't see, I don't understand

All that moves, is the snow falling.

As I hold your hand there's no more warmth

I can't hear your whispers anymore

I just wish there was a way, to give my life to you...

Please just try to hear my song again

Please just smile for me again

I don't even know how to cry

When I know that you won't be by my side

If there's a way, heaven above, give him my voice so he can smile again

I will give, you my, life and more, everything, I'll give you anything!

I don't want to be alone anymore, within a world like this I can't live without you.

(I'll fade away, I will fade too)

I want to be with you

ACE!, I'M YOUR BROTHER!

I wish I could tell you, what you mean to me, how much I love you

Now this world, of ours, it falls, apart, around me, like my broken heart.

My screams of pain echo in the sky, cuz my beloved brother won't smile again...

Oh, falling snow drifting down, oh winter chill, I have one last wish

could you please, Let me, drift away, holding on, to the one I love?

I am too tired to scream anymore, so let me and my soundless voice, rest in peace

Pure and White…..

When the song finished the crew stood there in shock, Zoro was silent but his right eye was open wide, Nami was silently crying as she was hugging Chopper, Usopp was reminded of the shame he has for leaving Luffy alone, even if he couldn't help it, Sanji cigarette fell, Chopper was holding back his tears, trying to comfort Nami who is already crying. Robin was crying, not as hard as Nami, while Franky had to run out of their so Luffy can't hear his loud tears, while Brook was thinking about how to cheer up Luffy. Franky returned and they all gave a small prayer to the late brother, who the crew promised to take care of Luffy. A moment later Luffy spoke up.

"You know Ace I don't feel like the song is that true anymore, even though I lost you, I know you'll always be here with me even if I can't see you, and I have my nakama to keep me company. Don't worry i'm in good hands. Happy Birthday...Ace." The crew felt a sudden blush on their cheeks, and plan to stick together for a long time, for the sake of their promise, for Luffy, and each other.

"I know you guys are there, quit hiding" Luffy spoke up, turning off the tone dial. The crew shamefully came out, since they knew this was a private time and recording for Luffy. "We're sorry for intrud-" Zoro was saying until Luffy interrupted," no, it's okay I just wanted to get this done, I called for a News Coo to deliver this to his memorial place." Luffy spoke softly, unaware there was little streams of water going down his face, everyone rushed and hugged Luffy while the News Coo pick up the tone dial and flew away. Everyone surrounded Luffy and all cheered him up and spent the whole night together.

Meanwhile…

In a hidden area surrounded by trees a certain man was sitting on top of his tomb." Luffy sorry for putting you through that pain, i'm glad you're not hurt as much as you still say you are. The song was great… and i'm glad you have another family that cares about you." one tear of joy runs down his face." Thank you, I love you Lu…" the man was swept away with the wind.

At the Thousand Sunny everyone was sound asleep, a breeze came by, it was the comforting smell of fire. " I know..." Luffy grinned in his sleep leaving a small tear on his face, feeling as if a certain brother was watching over him.

AN: My first fic guyz, I still miss Ace, and I bet luffy does too. I wanted to make this fic for a while, and finally it's Ace's birthday so yay! I used the Luffy version of Soundless Voice.

Thank you Nicole, and Chemariae for editing. :D