A/N: I probably should be working on my main story. Ehh. Anyway, hope you guys enjoy this. I always wondered how the call signs were assigned and I always thought of hilarious (and serious) ways each member got them. I'm going to try to do a story for Worm, Chemo, Ghost, Soap, Rook, Ozone, Scarecrow, Archer, Meat, Royce, and Canine. Let me know what you think and PM me any ideas (especially for Royce)!

"Alright, Toad. You're up. How did ya get yours?" Roach asked Corporal James "Toad" Laurence.

Archer guffaws and Ghost smiles beneath his balaclava. MacTavish simply grins as he remembers the day.

"It may not be as cool as your story, Roach, but it is pretty funny." Toad almost giggles.

"Bollocks! Mate, it was fucking hilarious!" Archer bursts out, laughing at his spotter.

The non-senior members of the 141 have their interest perked now. The usually reserved and stoic sniper is practically rolling on the floor. Toad blushes, his pale skin turning beet red to match his hair. Worm and Chemo smile at the group's mirth. Nursing their beers, they quietly observe the situation. "It's not too long of a story but, in the words of the good sergeant, shut up and pay attention. It was when the 141 was first formed, and being the gentleman I am, I had to... properly welcome everyone, including our lovely lieutenant."

The younger members groaned appreciably, putting two and two together. "You mean to tell me, Toad, that you tried to prank Ghost?" Rook whistled.

Toad nods with a huge shit eating grin on his face. "I should of got a damn medal for the crap."

"Brave soul." Worm joked.

"Anyway! What did I say? Shut up! As I was saying, I found some toads out back and I decided that Ghost would like some new pets. I knew that Shepard was on base and that he would meet Ghost in his office for a meeting. So, naturally, I put about 20 of the buggers in his office about 10 minutes before his meeting. Then, I went to mymy barracks and waited. As you all know, my room is pretty close to Ghost's office. What I didn't know was that Ghost caught wind of my prank and had MacTavish's help catching them all with five minutes to spare. The meeting came and I closely watched. I was shocked when he and the general came out, completely professional like without a care in the world. I knew I was in trouble when Ghost winked at me through those damnable shades. Finally, around midnight, I had forgotten about the thing and went to my room to sleep. I closed the door, and behold, I had 50 fucking toads in my room. Ghost had caught more and put them all in my room, hiding some of them. It was three days before I caught them all. I couldn't sleep for more than four hours before one woke me up."

Ghost, grinning, reminded Toad, "That wasn't all. You tell them why the name stuck."

Blushing, Toad shook his head. At this, he was promptly hazed. "You fucker, you don't get to do that!" Chemo pointed out.

"That was an order, Corporal!" Roach yelled.

"I'll find some more toads, mate! You tell them!" Archer threatened.

The rest turned into a cacophony of noise until MacTavish, slightly annoyed by the noise, stopped it. "Alright, enough! Toad, this is an order. Tell them what happened a few days later."

Several "oohs" were heard but no one spoke further. Toad relented. "A few days later, on an op, Ghost put a toad in my bag. While I was covering Archer, I reached inside to grab a new scope and I grabbed it. I jumped a bit."

"Liar! You screamed like a little bitch! All I hear was him scream and a gun shot. It was fucking great! I asked him all concerned if he was hit and what happened, and he was hysterical. He was stuttering out, 'There was a fucking toad!" GodHe shoot the poor thing! God, it was bloody brilliant!" Archer guffawed. At this, the whole group was laughing. It was bloody brilliant.

Toad smacked him, "No it wasn't!"

"Are you doubting me, Toad? I can go get another toad." Ghost asked with fake menace.

"Fuck you guys." Toad sighed.

Attempting to get the attention and insults off of him, Toad then pointed out Worm. "Oi, Worm? How did a big tough SEAL get a call sign like that?"

"Well, I first earned my badge of honor during BUD/S..."