He awoke that morning, knowing that he would be tormented. Not for his watch, but of course, for his height. He threw on his usual- black leather pants, tanktop, black jacket, then the red coat around all of that.

Then he walked to Central Headquarters. There was a girl who wasn't usually waiting for her there.

She wore a black tanktop, a crimson and black-striped jacket, and a red plaid miniskirt with compound boots. To Edward Elric, she was one thing : the bastard's daughter... His new automail mechanic. "Edward, you still need to pay me!" she yelled, her voice seductive like velvet roses. "Okay, OKAY!" Edward growled. his face a slight pink.

Havoc came out. "What is with all this yelling?"

The two pointed to eachother "THAT THING STARTED IT! HEY! WHO ARE YOU CALLING THING?"

"Oh, I'll show you, you little shrimp!" And the girl was on him in a second.

"Ruki, stop it." Havoc sighed, and pulled her off... Though, he got an eyefull of something he quite enjoyed. He took Ruki and Edward into Fuhrer Mustang's office.

"What is it, you two? Still having problems?" Mustang hugged his daughter, and looked down at Edward. "Fullmetal, answer me."

"I don't like her." His face flushed pink. "And I don't like him." Her white eyes, filled with innocence.

Roy laughed. "Alright, alright," he paused. "I am sending you two on a mission. To Xing.

Ruki's eyes filled with joy. "Xing? I've always wanted to go there!" She smiled, kindly. "Well, that's no surprise you spoiled little..." Edward was stopped by a sharp smack. "You shut your trap, Elric!" Ruki dewed up, blushing. Edward was left agast.

After a silence, Mustang piped in. "Well, off you two go.