This story takes place in Central 8 years after the promise day. Edward went back to work for the
military with Al after they spent two years mastering alchemy in the east and west. Edward still has all his automail and can still clap his hand for transmutation circles. Also Havoc was cured as well as Roy with the stone.
Chapter 1 Mission
*section 1 author: Sam*
'GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! I just got back from a fucking mission. What the hell does that BASTARD General Mustang want now?'
Edward continued to rant like this is his head as he walked through the military office in the central command he so frequently found himself at. His aura and body language due to his rage stopped any passerby from uttering any greeting, or teasing as far as Lieutenant Havoc or Breda were concerned. Not even Connell Hawkeye whose own desk was right outside of the Generals office.
Ed walked into the General's office slamming the door as he entered.
"Hello Fullmetal, your looking positively maniac today," The General mused.
"Cut the crap General, what's my mission now? To spend another year in the rejuvenating Loire? Or maybe be sent up to Brigs again; General Armstrong sure loves me?" Ed questions vehemently his voice scathingly sarcastic.
"Ha ha, sorry to disappoint, but your mission is Maes' niece." Shocked and confused Ed muttered
"What?" Mustang guffawed at the younger man but only shortly then continues.
"I final got her to join the military. She is 27 just like you. So since you're her age, rank, and speciation I thought it would be fitting that you show her around Central and show her the ropes around here. But be warned she's a little fierce."
Ed was quiet for a moment but then said, "Is that really a mission. You know I'd do it, but I would have done it anyway. So what's the deal?"
"It's more a request than a mission. Maes practically raised her and her sister. Well until she was 10 when they both moved in with their aunt. Plus, I don't have anything but paperwork for you here. So you might as well take this easy assignment while you can." Ed smiled.
"Okay I'll take it."
Roy smiled back at him and said, "Good Gracia will be expecting you at 6 for dinner. The girls are staying there. Bring Al so her younger sister will have someone to talk to. Gracia wanted me to invite the two of you anyway."
*section 2 author: Emily*
Alphonse Elric sat on a bench outside central headquarters waiting for his brother who was probably calling Mustang some sort of rude word. Al sighed, sometimes he thinks Ed needs to take some anger management classes or something.
"I'm so bored." Al muttered to himself looking down at his feet. He had been sitting there with nothing to do for at least half an hour, but suddenly he felt something rub against his arm.
"What the-" Al looked for the source and what he found was a stray cat. The cat stared at him and happily meowed.
"Awwwwww you're so cute." Al's face lit up as the cat allowed him to pick her up. The cat started to purr and Al smiled at it. Suddenly Al gasped as he recognized the cat.
"No way! You're the cat brother wouldn't let me keep!" Al beamed and started to pet the cat. That's when it occurred to him that if Ed didn't let him keep the cat the first time then why would he now. That's when an idea popped into Al's head.
"I'll name you Trisha, now there is no way Ed would leave you on the streets." Al petted Trisha proud of his plan.
"Come on Al!" Ed shouted walking out of the building.
"Hey brother looks who I found!" Al stood up and held out kitty Trisha.
"Not again!" Ed sighed. "We can't keep a cat Al!"
"We can't leave it on the streets! Fate has brought me and this kitty together again! And it is named! You can't abandon a named cat!" Al argued.
"Well what did you name it!" Ed asked.
"….Trisha…." Al muttered.
"You named a CAT after our mother?" Ed said dumbfounded.
"I just said that." Al muttered.
"I guess we have to keep it now." Ed sighed, "At least till we can find it a better home."
"YAAAAAAAAY!" Al yelled causing heads to turn.
"Come on Al!" Ed hissed pulling his brother along.
"Where are we going anyway?" Al asked.
"To see Hughes' nieces."
*section 3 author: Emily*
On the way to their house Ed told Al all about the mission he received from Mustang.
"But what does that have to do with me, brother?" Al asked as Ed unlocked the door.
"Mustang said you would keep her sister company." Ed shrugged and walked inside with Al following. Al put down kitty Trisha and let the cat roam free. "Now go change Mustang said to dress nice."
Al nodded and went into his room to change. The brown eyed boy couldn't wait to see relatives of Hughes.
