Full Metal Alchemist -Growing up with Mustang's Squad

So, yes, here is another fanfiction for FMA. Personally, for both FMA series, Mustang and his squad have always been HUGE favourites of mine. All are different and offer their own thing to the story. Here is a story where every one of the people in the squad have a moment of teaching or learning something with the Elric Brothers.

Full Metal Alchemist does not belong to me.

Sorry for grammar or spelling mistakes

2ND LIEUTENANT JEAN HAVOC

EDWARD:

Ever since he was little, Edward Elric knew that cigarettes were bad for the human body. And yet, just a week before he turned thirteen, he snatched a fresh cigarette from 2nd Lieutenant Jean Havoc and tried it out. He regretted it instantly; a nauseating feeling bloated his stomach and crept up his throat. It didn't help that Havoc was sniggering at Ed's 'innocence'. However, when the man finally realised that the young state alchemist's illness wasn't anything to laugh at, he guided Ed to the bathroom…

…and stayed with him as the boy emptied his stomach. Though Havoc was, what he liked to call himself, a professional with cigarettes, even his first experience hadn't exactly been…enthralling, to say the least. Later, Havoc had Ed slumped onto the couch in Mustang's office. Havoc was thanking his lucky stars his superior and co-workers were off elsewhere. They, particularly Mustang, would have his head if they found out about this.

Havoc did all he could for Ed. He gave the boy a glass of cool water and invited him to lie down on the couch rather than sit. Havoc grumbled when Ed declined the offer even though he was sickly pale. The skin under his dim golden eyes were dark, and Ed's stomach would 'hiccup' every once in a while. Havoc sat down beside Ed and rubbed the boy's back. Havoc had a moment of 'What-the-hell?' before he shrugged and justified his actions by stating every woman loved a little heart in a man.

When Edward's vision had ceased its swimming and he could stand without collapsing, he decided it was best to leave for the dorms where he could sleep for the rest of the day. Havoc hesitated at first and tried to convince the boy to stay, insisting he still wasn't well. "You know Ed; it's fine to admit you're sick."

Ed gave him a look, "I thought it was pretty damn obvious when I threw up."

"Yeah but…"

"Really. It's fine," Ed grinned at him. "And besides, you've already helped me out. I don't want to trouble you any further."

Havoc frowned, "I don't…really mind."

The nearly thirteen-year-old gave him a smile before he opened the door and left. Havoc considered going after Ed but then finally decided to let it be.

For a long time, Havoc had only seen an immature and childish brat. This was probably the first time Havoc had truly seen the real Ed.

ALPHONSE:

The day Al turned fourteen; Havoc's most recent girlfriend broke up with him.

In his pitiful state, Havoc had contemplated finding Alphonse and claiming him to be bad luck…while clutching onto the armour's ankle and sobbing pathetically. Then Hawkeye reminded Havoc that it wasn't Al's fault that spiders made women scream more than he ever could, as Hawkeye had bluntly put it. Mustang and Breda had fallen off their chairs they had laughed so hard. Havoc, though, had continued using his paperwork as tissues.

But Havoc did come across Alphonse later that day. Al naturally came to the aid of anyone in need, and his 'helping-senses' had picked up Havoc without trouble. Al didn't feel the need to admit to Havoc he had already guessed correctly the reason behind Havoc's misery. But Al listened to Havoc as the poor man told how he and his ex-girlfriend met, their first date, their next few dates and then the break-up. Al decided he wasn't going to bother asking Havoc if he had kissed her.

"I mean," Havoc sniffed wetly. "Do they have something against country boys? It's not my fault I was born in the country and grew up there. It's not like country schools are bad or anything. I dunno!"

"Don't worry Lieutenant," Alphonse said comfortingly. "You'll find the right person. It just –er –means that there is someone out there for you, who's far better than…what was her name –?"

"CAROL!"

"Right! Right!" Alphonse frantically said. "Carol! Yes! Carol!" The suit of armour inwardly moaned, wondering how he was supposed to help Havoc. It's not like he'd ever experience something like this before…wait…he had though...kind of but still!

"Listen Lieutenant," Al spoke up, poking Havoc's shoulder for his attention. Havoc glanced up, his eyes glassy and his face red. "I, you know, I'm a country boy too…a-and well…when Ed and I were little we had a fight over who would marry Winry."

Havoc knew who Winry was and immediately snickered, "Really? You and the Chief?"

"Yeah," Al replied brightly. "Don't tell Ed I told you. But, anyway, it was a fistfight and I won! But, Winry she rejected me and –"

"–Oh! Al! We're such tragic figures!" Despite Al's incredible height, Havoc was able to wrap an arm around his shoulder, dramatically wailing, "I mean, us country boys will always be ignored!" Al regretted telling Havoc about Winry instantly. "But…you know what?" Al received quite a shock when Havoc suddenly turned cheery and sent him a smile, "You'll find the right person. I bet there's someone out there for you."

"…Even like this?" Alphonse's sad voice took Havoc by surprise but the 2nd Lieutenant held his ground.

"Definitely," Havoc affirmed confidently. "With your body, you'll definitely know for sure if a girl loves you."

The boy that was a suit of armour was silent…

…then there was a relieved, "Yeah."

Author's Note: And there was Jean Havoc with Ed and Al. Yes, if you ask me, there isn't enough love for Alphonse. So, of course, he'll be loved in my fics! Anyway, let me know what you think, if you wish. Next up: 2nd Lieutenant Heymans Breda!