I've been away from FanFiction for a very, very long time, and I miss it like a severed limb! So here's a little intro back into the world of fan fiction. Some Roy x Riza action, because I think they are one of the cutest couples of ALL time! FullMetal Alchemist belongs to Hiromu Arakawa, and I merely bow before her genius.
Lightning's Nature
Prologue: A Hero's Return
Invasion Day, the day metal creatures descended from the sky to wreak havoc across Amestris, border to border. It was labeled in the government files as Case 279, and it left a lasting impact of Amestris. The event had shaken the wounded, confused country to its very core, and it was all the officials could do to maintain order and protect their country from neighboring invaders. But the beaurecrats sitting in positions of power couldn't handle the reverberations, and so called on the hero that had miraculously appeared amidst the chaos of Case 279. Well, the one still on this side of the Gate.
Besides, Roy Mustang was far better equipped to rule the mess left in Fuhrer Bradley's wake than even the great Full Metal Alchemist, Edward Elric. No, the Flame Alchemist, restored of his title, watch, and rank—improved by two levels, of course—should prove to be a much better leader. The only thing left to do was to inform the Major General of his latest promotion.