Today is a normal day at Central City. The sun is up and it shines brightly for the citizens. The streets are filled with people bustling their ways out. Vehicles are roaming around the roads and alleys of Central. In short it was perfectly a normal day except for a certain blonde alchemist.
"What do you mean a basketball game?" Edward demanded to know. He is certainly not in the mood for jokes with his superior.
"Brother, calm down. Let first the colonel explain the situation." Alphonse said, maintaining his cool as always.
Edward grumbled a fine as he plopped down on his seat. He gave his superior a menacing look before motioning for him to talk.
Roy sighed upon the look and rubbed his temples. He cleared his throat and began speaking. "The military is holding a Sports Festival here at the HQ for the officers and the citizens to enjoy. The said festival consists of a marathon, a baseball and a basketball game as the main highlight of the event."
Edward raised an eyebrow at Roy as if saying he's not convinced of the explanation he heard.
"So this year, I was assigned to play in the basketball tournament, which is a rare opportunity. Since the Fuhrer selects them personally. He chooses only one person per playing team and those two selected individuals will choose their team mates and coach." Roy finished.
"And you're saying that my brother and the Colonel were picked out by the Fuhrer?" Al asked inquisitively.
"Apparently, yes. So Fullmetal, you're gonna play – "
Roy was cut off by Edward who was yelling profusely at him.
"Hell no! I have no time to play such stupid game and apparently I am also on a mission to find some legendary stone. So no thanks!" Edward said while glaring daggers at the colonel.
Riza spoke out, "Edward, if you look at the bright side. You and Al can – "
She was also cut off but this time it was Roy. He smiled deviously for he knows that he has the card to win this argument.
"I knew you're gonna refuse to play, Fullmetal. Since basketball is a game played by tall people." Roy said with a sly.
Edward flinched at the word but continued to stand up, defensive.
"And you don't want to play because of one main reason. Am I right Fullmetal?" Roy questioned. Alphonse stared at his brother who is gritting his teeth as he sweat bullets. "Wow, I didn't know the colonel can be like this." Alphonse mumbled to himself. Everyone can notice the evil aura surrounding the colonel. Nobody dared to stop him though.
"Edward, you can't play basketball … because of your HEIGHT right?" Roy said peevishly. Any moment from now, any moment he knew Ed is going to snap.
"WHO ARE YOU CALLING SO SHORT THAT A BASKETBALL BALL IS LIKE AN EARTH FOR HIM?!" Edward shouted.
"Brother, he didn't say that!" Alphonse stood up and a placed a hand at his shoulder.
"Fine then Colonel, the challenge is on. I can't wait to see your loser face." Edward said, bickering.
"Bring it on, pipsqueak." Roy insulted.
This time the two are glaring at each other with lightning sparks coming out of their eyes.
"My my brother can be such a child at times." Al said, mentally face palming himself.
"Let's go, Al!" Edward declared. "We still need to find members and a coach!" he said while storming out of the office. Al stood up and tries to catch up to his brother.
Everyone stared at the brothers who are energized and pumped up as they went out of the office.
"I never though the colonel can be that cruel!" Fuery said while petting Black Hayate.
"But look, he agreed to play basketball with boss!" Breda supplied while chuckling.
"Aren't we a little too harsh to him?" Falman questioned filled with concern.
"Nah, I'm sure Chief's fine. He's energized when he learned he can finally kick the colonel's ass." Havoc said while laughing his heart out.
Riza and Roy can't help but smile at their subordinates who are having fun right now.
"So sir, who's gonna be your team mates?" Hawkeye asked, serious as always.
Everyone fell quiet are they turned to the Colonel for answer.
"You'll see guys." He said, letting out a small chuckle.
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