Masquerade
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onepieceyaoi100A fit of inspiration at the 11th hour.
Title: Masquerade
Rating: G
Word Count: 300
Pairing: LuffyxUsopp mentioned
Topic: Pretend
Spoilers: For the Water 7 arc; this is situated right after they all get back to Water 7 after Enies Lobby.
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Sogeking struck a solitary yet heroic pose against the evening skyline. The mask made it easy; he had the ferocity of a lion behind its mystery.
"Luffy misses you."
Usopp yelped and spun around. Zoro was settling down nearby for a rooftop nap.
"Wh-what? Zoro-kun, why would your captain miss Sogeking?"
Zoro's tired eyes narrowed. But then he said, through what sounded like clenched teeth: "Right. Sogeking. Sorry. Trick of the light. Took you for Usopp. Feh."
Another clever escape! Usopp adjusted the fake face - but real words tumbled out. "Luffy won't miss a weak coward like Usopp."
A harsh snort. "That long-nosed idiot dueled Luffy. That's not cowardly; just plain nuts. But yeah, he is pretty puny."
Another benefit of the mask was that it hid confused wounded expressions.
Zoro yawned. “If Usopp comes back, you should teach him your techniques. You're a damn good sniper, Sogeking. With you, he'll improve tenfold."
"Y-you really mean that?"
Zoro gave him a heavy 'when do I not say exactly what I mean?' look.
Sogeking swallowed hard and faced the sunset. "But Usopp fought the captain...Luffy won't want him back." Not after Usopp had slashed both their hearts to shreds.
"Bah. Those two fought because they were hurt and angry about Merry's fate. Usopp's a dumbass, but his nakama care enough about his pride to pretend we don't recognize him wearing, say, a stupid mask while he's helping us. Luffy's actually convinced himself he doesn’t recognize the guy he misses so much, 'cause Luffy can't pretend worth a damn. Go away now, Usopp. I'm trying to sleep here."
Zoro and naps shouldn't be kept apart, so Usopp eclipsed himself. Around the corner, he removed and examined the mask, and hoped that real, unconcealed courage could one day measure up to faith.
Title: Masquerade
Rating: G
Word Count: 300
Pairing: LuffyxUsopp mentioned
Topic: Pretend
Spoilers: For the Water 7 arc; this is situated right after they all get back to Water 7 after Enies Lobby.
---
Sogeking struck a solitary yet heroic pose against the evening skyline. The mask made it easy; he had the ferocity of a lion behind its mystery.
"Luffy misses you."
Usopp yelped and spun around. Zoro was settling down nearby for a rooftop nap.
"Wh-what? Zoro-kun, why would your captain miss Sogeking?"
Zoro's tired eyes narrowed. But then he said, through what sounded like clenched teeth: "Right. Sogeking. Sorry. Trick of the light. Took you for Usopp. Feh."
Another clever escape! Usopp adjusted the fake face - but real words tumbled out. "Luffy won't miss a weak coward like Usopp."
A harsh snort. "That long-nosed idiot dueled Luffy. That's not cowardly; just plain nuts. But yeah, he is pretty puny."
Another benefit of the mask was that it hid confused wounded expressions.
Zoro yawned. “If Usopp comes back, you should teach him your techniques. You're a damn good sniper, Sogeking. With you, he'll improve tenfold."
"Y-you really mean that?"
Zoro gave him a heavy 'when do I not say exactly what I mean?' look.
Sogeking swallowed hard and faced the sunset. "But Usopp fought the captain...Luffy won't want him back." Not after Usopp had slashed both their hearts to shreds.
"Bah. Those two fought because they were hurt and angry about Merry's fate. Usopp's a dumbass, but his nakama care enough about his pride to pretend we don't recognize him wearing, say, a stupid mask while he's helping us. Luffy's actually convinced himself he doesn’t recognize the guy he misses so much, 'cause Luffy can't pretend worth a damn. Go away now, Usopp. I'm trying to sleep here."
Zoro and naps shouldn't be kept apart, so Usopp eclipsed himself. Around the corner, he removed and examined the mask, and hoped that real, unconcealed courage could one day measure up to faith.
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Date: 2006-11-01 06:03 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-11-01 06:46 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-11-01 01:11 pm (UTC)Wonderful writing, as always.
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Date: 2006-11-01 05:04 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-11-02 04:40 am (UTC)"But Usopp fought the captain...Luffy won't want him back." Not after Usopp had slashed both their hearts to shreds.
ARGH. *STABBED* Those hurt. Argh.
*goes off to mourn in a corner*
I like the take on this, though. The way Zoro's still pretending he's talking to Sogeking and being so upfront about the subject while pretending he doesn't care. XD Damn, I need the reunion soon. Ngh.
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Date: 2006-11-02 10:05 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-01-06 03:15 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-08-27 09:25 am (UTC)That was so good! and cute! and sweet! and so in-character!