Doing my part too!

[colordrifter.livejournal.com]

Title: New Identity
Prompt: misunderstanding
Pairings/Characters: Roger Pirates
Rating: G
Genre: Slice-of-life
Media: fic
Word count: 300
Note: I stretched the prompt, so it's okay if my entry isn't counted, but it was just so fun to write! :D Also, Buggy isn't in the story, partly because in my headcanon this takes place before Buggy joined and partly because of the word count restrictions.


"Look everyone, new bounty posters!" Shanks started ruffling through them furiously. "I'm sure I got a bounty by now..."

Rayleigh smacked him over the head. "Hey cabin boy, stop hogging the posters and pass 'em out already." The boy grumbled but did as he was told.

Rayleigh grinned at his own bounty, which had increased by 50 million. Not too shabby for another three months at sea. He saw Shanks pouting at a poster. "Finally got a bounty? Ten-thousand berries isn't bad for an eleven-year-old."

"It's not even in the millions!"

"Cheer up, kid. The Marines don't think you're strong, but you'll prove them wrong, eh?" He smiled at the boy and walked over to his captain, who was scowling hugely at his own poster. "How'd you do, Roger?"

Roger shoved the paper into Rayleigh's face. "Look!"

Rayleigh blinked. "Say, that's a very respectable increase---"

"The name, Rayleigh!"

"...Oh. They spelled it wrong."

"Who is 'Gold Roger,' I ask you? My name is Gol D. Roger! Where's the space and period?"

"You know the Marines are unreliable; they probably just misprinted," said Rayleigh, trying to make him feel better.

Roger's scowl deepened. "How do you misprint my name? It's a very unique name! Not many people have middle initials!"

Crocus overheard and looked over. "You have to admit, 'Gold Roger' has a nice piratey feel that 'Gol D. Roger' just doesn't have."

"I like my name," muttered Roger.

"They'll probably fix the error in the next batch, Cap'n. It's not like people won't recognize you, even with a mistake on your poster." Crocus clapped him on the back and Roger looked slightly less sulky.

But Rayleigh wondered if the Marines actually deliberately misprinted Roger's name. It seemed like the World Government had finally learned about the Will of D.

Comments

[denytheworld.livejournal.com]

LOL! Poor guy's turning in his grave since his name's still wrong. I love the interaction between the crew and Shanks pouting! Of course he and Luffy would want bounties as high as they come!

"Oh. They spelled it wrong." Maybe it's just the way I imagine it, but did you plan for Silvers to sound bored with it? Like, Oh, okay, moving on...

Thanks for sharing :) It definitely made my night!

[colordrifter.livejournal.com]

LOL! Poor guy's turning in his grave since his name's still wrong.
xD He probably is. I've always wondered why the WG got the Pirate King's name wrong, of all people. Then I realized that it MIGHT have something to do with the "D".

"Oh. They spelled it wrong." Maybe it's just the way I imagine it, but did you plan for Silvers to sound bored with it? Like, Oh, okay, moving on...
...Aack. I seemed to have failed there. I was aiming for Rayleigh to feel a realization hit. -goes and edits- Hopefully it's a bit clearer there.

Thanks for pointing that out and reviewing! I'm glad it made you smile. :D

[synvamp.livejournal.com]

I really like this little insight into the world of Roger and his crew. It is just the kind of thing that would peeve a mighty pirate - one of the few things that would make an impact I'm guessing. His name is part of his legend and his legend is his life.

It's a funny story and also has a bit of insight and philosophy behind it - really well put together! I don't know why it wouldn't count, it seems to tick all the boxes to me. That's why I love this little comm - anything goes!

Thanks so much for writing such a great story for the resurrection XD

[colordrifter.livejournal.com]

Haha, I wonder how Luffy would react if the Marines misspelled his name on his bounty poster. He probably wouldn't care as much as Roger did. Then again, "Monkeyd Luffy" sounds ridiculous and won't do the Marines any favors.

I love this comm too; it's a great way to demolish writer's blocks. I really hope the comm keeps going! ><

Thanks so much for your review! I'm glad you liked the story. :3