(A/N: Here's a new story. I figured a crossover fanfic would help spread a little bit of the fem-Naruto/male-Hinata around, so I wrote this story. Of course, it's a Naruto/Fullmetal Alchemist crossover [since I'm still into FMA at the moment]. Anyway, nothing much to say… Enjoy! I don't own FMA or Naruto! Warning: Slow Burner!)
The Gentle Fist Alchemist
A tired breath of relief escaped from pale lips. Pale lavender eyes scanned the lights of Central. He just came back from his latest mission. He wanted to go home and work on his report, but he had a meeting with Roy Mustang in less than an hour.
The report was going to have to wait. And so was his wife, he chuckled nervously. No doubt she already sensed his arrival. Better make this meeting fast before she gets...cranky.
He pulled out the silver pocket watch located in his dark trousers. The watch was a sterling silver cover. It had the Amestrian insignia engraved on the front, which consisted of the basic form of a Transmutation Circle with a dragon overlapping.
This watch here proved that he was a part of this country's military. A State Alchemist. The dog of the military.
However, proving his worth to the military was not an easy task. Being a new recruit, his superiors felt the need to 'babysit' him, for lack of better words. Some even voiced concerns that someone as young as him shouldn't be in the military. In their distrustful eyes, he was far too young, naive, and inexperienced. Not to mention, he was a foreigner. He could be a spy in the worst case scenario.
Fortunately, people don't dare to question him too much for one reason and one reason only. To them, he was a blind man. The didn't question him because they either pitied him or felt uncomfortable going near him, not wanting to upset him for his supposed disability.
He snorted in amusement. It didn't matter to him if people thought he was blind. In fact, it had its advantages. First of all, because of his 'blindness' people thought he was 'weak' or a 'liability', so they easily underestimated him. Second, it made it easier for him to gather information on this country's military and resources. Since he was 'blind', he could 'accidentally' stumble into places feigning being loss.
"Got to hurry," he mumbled to himself.
"Hello, Mr. Uzumaki," the receptionist greeted him as soon as he entered the building. "How are you today?"
Hino let out a small smile. "I'm doing great."
"That's good."
"By the way, do you know where Colonel Mustang's office is?" he asked, politely.
"Down the hall and to your left," the woman answered, pointing with her pencil.
He bowed his head in thanks and walked off to where he was directed to go.
When Hino made it to a large set of double doors, he could already hear an argument going on on the other side. He wondered if this was a good time, hoping he wasn't interrupting anything.
Taking a deep breath to contain himself, he opened the door.
As soon as he entered the room, the argument ceased and all eyes were on him.
He recognized two of the occupants in the room, Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye and Colonel Roy Mustang. The other two he didn't know. A guy in a suit of armor, for some strange reason, and a boy with blond, braided hair, wearing a red coat.
As rude as it might sound, he decided to ignore the two. Obviously, they had an audience with the Colonel, and he wanted to get the meeting over as soon as possible, so he could return back to his wife and finish his paperwork.
"Ah, Gentle Fist, welcome" Mustang greeted, acknowledging his presence.
"Hello, Colonel Mustang, sir. And Lieutenant Hawkeye," Hino addressed both soldiers, bowing slightly.
"Nice to see you, Hino," Riza said, her usual stoic face contorted into a small smile. "I see you're doing well."
Hino smiled slightly. "As well as I'll ever be." He turned his attention towards the Colonel. "By the way, sir, I was informed by Fuhrer that there was a new mission for me."
"Oh, yes. Seat." Mustang gestured towards the chair. Hino took a seat on the opposite side of the chair the boys weren't occupying, doing his best ignoring the blond's suspicious looks. It wasn't the first he received such looks and it wouldn't be the last.
"You know of the Freezing Alchemist, Isaac McDougal?" Mustang questioned.
Hino shook his head. "No, sir, can't say I have."
The Colonel let out a small breath whether in irritation or annoyance, the young blue haired man couldn't tell. He opened up a draw in his desk. "McDougal used to work in the military, but after the Civil War he went awol."
Hino frowned at that. The Ishvalan Civil War, a needless war that was started because of a bloodthirsty soldier shot and killed an Ishvalan child. But instead of sending the rotten guy to prison for his crime, in all out civil war began, leading to senseless bloodshed and death for both Amestrians and Ishvalans. It went so out of control that the military sent in State Alchemists to help in the war. Thanks to the work of alchemists, the war ended.
He had to keep his fist from clenching in anger at just thinking of all the unneeded blood that was shed during those eight years, all because of an incompetent, psychotic soldier. A war that could have been avoided if the government law enforcers were competent.
Even his wife raged at the thought. More than raged, she was downright livid. She was about ready to march into the Fuhrer's office and give him a piece of her mind. He took him hours to calm him down and listen to reason.
Their own country's past was bad, but not as excruciating and inefficient as this. And thanks to his wife's hardwork, it was on the verge towards peace while it looked like this country seemed consistently ready for war.
Hino watched as Mustang handed him a small manilla envelope. "This is all the information on the Freezing Alchemist," he informed him.
"I was to help capture him, correct?" Hino asked.
"Correct. You would be working with Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist."
"What?!" the blond in question screeched, voicing his disdain. "No way in hell! I'm not working with that guy! Al and I work fine on our own!"
Hino, for the most part, ignored the blond's angry outburst. Mustang, on the other hand, seemed to be on the verge of having a headache.
"This aren't my orders, Fullmetal. They are orders by the Fuhrer. From now, you would be working with Gentle Fist. If you have problem with it, take it up with the Fuhrer," the Colonel ordered, leaving no room for argument.
Ed grumbled a bit, but remained silent, nonetheless. They were orders Fuhrer, so there was nothing he could do unless risk losing his State Certification. That didn't mean he was going to trust the guy.
Just the door burst open. Hino instantly recognized the soldier that barged in. Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes.
Maes Hughes… Hino had a great deal of fondness for the man. Even though he was in the military, he was fairly generous and kind. The loving and doting husband and father. He always bragged about his wife and daughter. Even his wife liked him. He let him and his wife stay over for dinner a couple of times.
Although, Hino sometimes wondered if it was okay for him to carrying pictures of his wife and daughter around. Someone could use that against him, and use his family to get to him.
"Roy!" Hughes chirped up, cheerfully. "How's it going? Heard they put you in charge of the Freezer! One hell of a nasty! But hey, could be your promotion to Central!"
Hughes immediately turned his attention towards the three occupants on the couch. "You two must be the Elric brothers!" He quickly took the armor's hand in his, shaking it vigorously. "Wow! You must be the Fullmetal Alchemist, the youngest State Alchemist! You're a real legend around here! I'm Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes! It's a pleasure to meet you!"
The armor looked slightly nervous. "Uh, you're talking about Edward. I'm his younger brother, Alphonse."
Hino widened his eyes in slight surprised. He thought for second that the large suit of armor was the Fullmetal Alchemist. He had no idea that it was the blond boy next to him. Guess, the alias isn't so literal. Goes to show that looks could be deceiving. But he should be used to that. What shocked him more was that the suit of armor was the younger brother.
The blue haired man felt an ominous aura flooding about, and glanced to see Edward glaring seethingly at the Lieutenant Colonel. He looked about ready to attack the poor guy.
"Hey, Hino!"
Lavender eyes turned their attention back on Hughes. "Hello, Lieutenant Colonel Hughes," he greeted the man with a small smile.
"No need to be so formal, Hino," Hughes spoke, returning the smile with one of his own. He frowned. "Why didn't you tell me you were in Central?"
The blue haired man let out a sheepish laugh. "My apologies, Hughes. I just returned not too long ago."
Hughes nodded, seeming to accept that answer. "Anyway, how's that wife of yours."
Hino grinned, fondly. "Still the same as ever."
Hughes laughed, wholeheartedly. "Must be a lot of work… That brash wife of yours. How about bringing her over, so we could have dinner together? Gracia has been dying for her to come over." His expression turn slightly serious. "You have told her you're back, right?"
When he didn't receive an answer, only to see the Gentle Fist Alchemist sweating a bit. "Don't let her kill you."
Hino chuckled, nervously. "I'll try."
With invitations out of the way, Hughes left the office.
With the Lieutenant Colonel gone, Hino turned his attention back to the two boys he was supposed to be partnering with. The blond was glaring at him, his face full of suspicion and mistrust.
"I don't believe we've been properly introduced. I'm Hino Uzumaki, the Gentle Fist Alchemist. It's nice to meet you." He raised his hand out for the blond to shake. His glare only seemed to intensify at the offending appendage. Hino quickly retracted it as he stood up, angrily.
Listen here… Just because we were ordered to team up, doesn't mean I'm going to trust you and being all buddy buddy with you," Edward stated, voice full of disdain. "I don't know what the Fuhrer was thinking...pairing me up with someone like you. You better not get in our way."
"Brother!" Al chasisted Ed for his rudeness.
Hino frowned slightly at the notion of being called weak. The kid didn't even know him and he was already making assumptions. Shows that he lacks in the maturity department. Doesn't he know the saying 'don't judge a book by it's cover'?
That's okay. He'll take it as a challenge and prove his worth. "That's fine. I didn't expect you to," he said, as nonchalant as he could. He turned his attention to the Colonel. "If that is, sir, I'll be on my way. I have a report to do."
Mustang sighed. "Still haven't finished it yet, Gentle Fist?"
"No, sir. I was to gather at this meeting before getting a chance to."
The dark haired man rubbed the bridge of his nose. "Have it done by tomorrow."
"Thanks, sir." Hino bowed slightly in thanks.
Seeing as there was nothing left going on, Edward left the room with Alphonse hurrying after him, mumbling quick 'goodbyes' as he left.
Sighing in slight exasperation, Hino followed after the two, seeing as he had no choice as they were working together until further notice, pur Fuhrer's orders. He just hoped that there wouldn't be any bad blood between them, and the blond alchemist would soon learn to trust him.
(A/N: That's the end of the first chapter! I hoped you enjoyed it! Why did I decide to do this crossover? I'm not sure why. It was just something that popped into my head when I thought of new fem-Naruto/male-Hinata fanfics to write. And since, I'm still into Fullmetal Alchemist, why not write this? Yeah, yeah, not the best explanation, but hey… We all have our whimsical moments, and write the first thing that comes to mind. Of course, this is just a little side project, so expect slow updates.
I decided to change it up a bit, and make male-Hinata the main character. But don't worry, Naruko is still a major character. As for what reasons the two are doing in Amestris, the answer would be revealed later in the story.
As for pairings, Naruko/Hino, of course. They are married. But for others, I don't know. I would most likely stick to canon. If you have any complaints or suggestions, leave them in a review. However, no yaoi or yuri. I'm not good with same sex couples, and I don't want to offend anyway with my incompetence.
Anyway, leave any questions, comments, and suggestions in a review! And thanks for reading!)