Master of Disguise

A/N: 100 word drabble inspired by the prompt 'Misunderstanding' from the Broken Compass forum (now relocated to the Black Pearl forum). Pop over there if you would like to take part in one of the weekly challenges. All are welcome. :)


"There has to be some kind of mistake!"

"No mistake," the young lieutenant replied with a self-satisfied smile on his face. "We are arresting you for piracy, Mr Sparrow."

"But I'm not Jack Sparrow, I'm in disguise-" the man replied desperately.

"We know you are in disguise, Mr Sparrow, that would be why we didn't recognise you to start with."

"I'm not Jack Sparrow," the man repeated. "I am a Officer of the Royal Navy on a secret mission-"

The cell door slammed shut.

A little way off, from under his stolen Royal Navy hat, the real Jack Sparrow grinned.