Title : Time Gone On By

Disclaimer : Me no own, You no sue.

Warning : None

Note : This was a challenge. Seven sentences written in one minute; each sentence states time and "Mustang" in the beginning; only vague details.

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It's twelve in the afternoon when Mustang realizes that Edward isn't back yet. He shrugs his shoulders and tells himself that it's not a big deal.

It's one pm and Mustang is starting to get annoyed now. He sighs and runs a hand through his sleek black hair. Cursing under his breath, Mustang rises to his feet.

It's two pm and Mustang is roaming the street of Central looking for his wayward subordinate. His onyx eyes take in everything around him, even pausing at the mouth of each alley.

It's three pm and Mustang is back in his office glaring at Edward Elric who was standing in front of him with the grin of the Cheshire Cat.

It's four pm and Mustang still hasn't let Ed out of his office. Ed protests but his complaints fall on deaf ears. He doesn't attempt an escape in fear of Hawkeye's pistol on the other side of those large doors; she's under Roy's orders.

It's five pm and Mustang decides to let the boy out. However, Ed isn't allowed to go anywhere without an escort.

It's six pm and Mustang still has a tight hold on Ed. Al laughs at his brother's expense. Ed shouts and to "chase" after his brother. Roy chuckles and pulls his gloves on a little tighter.

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