A tale set before the CGOTG timeline meant a different shade of Equestria could be seen. A different protagonist may be chosen perhaps, and an even stranger tale will be told of him. Lulz, just kidding! This story won't have that much depth
(Semi Hie)
Marco hated them, he hated them all; those accursed fruits were his bane of course! Regardless, Devil fruits are a very serious deal- no seriously, don't mess around with them. Seriously.