Truth Revealed
Summary: Memories, some good, some bad. A very few forgotten but most of them concealed. What secret revolves around Roy and the Elrics? MPREG…Mystery man/Roy, Roy/Ed parental, non-anime character insertion.
Disclaimer: I actually don't see the point in this! Had I owned FMA, do you think that I'd be sitting in front of the computer, writing fics only? No, Arakawa-san, FMA's all yours…I'm only borrowing the characters, 'kay? :D
A/N: My first fic! And my very first MPREG! XD I wanted to write this for so long! If you guys read it closely, then you'll find something interesting…and as for the fic itself, I can guarantee you that you'll be finding yaoi scenes and the actual period of the pregnancy in the later chapters! You will find it interesting…this much is guaranteed! :D
I dedicate this fic to Euphoria Mustang…one of my favourite authors and my best friend. Euphie, get well soon!
Special thanks to The Mint! Thank you for your suggestions! :D
First Encounter
Edward Elric paused before entering the corridors of the central Headquarters. He had been sent on a mission to Dublith, where, surprisingly, he had to assess the amount of some minerals in some stupid, idiotic mine. His job wasn't at the mine itself, he just had to loll about on a big, soft sofa and see stuff like amounts of mica, copper, tungsten and etcetera…
Quite easier than what he was used to! Rather, it was really easy!
Now, since his so-called mission was over, he had to turn in his report to the person whom he readily picked upon. Now that he was standing in the very city, at the very headquarters, at the very corridor, in front of the very door, he had no choice but to face his favourite Colonel.
'What the hell!? Why do I even bother?? It's just some stupid report! Might as well get over with it.' Ed thought, before straightening, so as to face the man himself. He was about to knock on the door, keeping that 'I-don't-give-you-a-shit' attitude when the door suddenly opened from inside.
Ed wasn't prepared for this at all! Had he been, then he'd surely not be startled and move out of the way before his damn precious reports were scattered all over the polished floor.
"Can't you see? You blind or what, you hell o'va-"
Now, Edward Elric was such a type of a person who wasn't likely to stop midway, especially, during one of his tantrums. So then, what made him stop so abruptly? Was it the other person? May be so!
Ed didn't want to stop either. However, he couldn't help it! The one who was the cause of this dilemma had forced him to.
"I'm really sorry! Let me help you!" Came a soft apologetic reply from the other person, her voice, so sweet, and her smile, so warm.
"No...I'm sorry!" Ed said as the girl's lean figure bent over the floor and her soft tender hands picking up the mess, eventually pausing a bit to tuck her beautiful golden strands behind her ears. Ed was deeply engrossed in her.
'Who is she?' Ed's mind begin to wander, unconscious of the fact that he was practically gaping the girl, noticing every minute details which made her up.
Details like her long golden locks, which flowed down to her shoulders, her sweet nose (it made Ed feel like squeezing it), her soft cheeks and her eyes. Oh, those eyes…so beautiful, of onyx orbs and stretched in an artistic fashion. And her thin arched brows placed on top of them, defined the pair, probably the most beautiful set, of eyes. As if, god had made the perfect creation.
"Here you go! All fixed and stacked! I'm sorry for creating that mess." The girl said, breaking Ed's attention of picturing her sweet innocent face.
"Umm…thanks! I'm sorry as well…I shouldn't have yelled at you!" Ed replied, this time, regaining himself and letting out his friendly smile.
The girl really didn't seem to mind. She said, smiling sweetly, "Oh not at all! I can understand. You've had quite a day, I guess…for you to be all cranky like that!"
"Yeah…you could say that…"
"Yeah…well then, I've gotta go! Bye and take care!" The girl said as she made her way towards the exit.
"O…k…" was the only thing that Ed could think of! For the first time, he had met a girl so beautiful and so sweet! Winry was a girl too, but she was not exactly the girlish type! She always made Ed flinch! However, this girl…she was different…a really sweet personality and a really charming maiden…she helped him and…he didn't even get to know her name!
'Damn! How dense of me!'
Having thought that, Ed skidded his way to the door nearby. The door through which the girl had passed, just a second ago.
'Ah there she is!' Ed was successful! He could see her walking slowly.
"Hey! Wait!" He screamed out! That surely attracted the girl's attention, for she stopped, after getting a bit startled. She turned around to face the person who had just called her.
"Please wait! We never introduced each other…" Edward said, panting, due to the sudden usage of energy.
"Edward Elric, pleasure meeting you!"
The girl smiled and took hold of the extended hand, shaking it as a sign of friendship.
"Euphoria! The pleasure's all mine!"
Having said that, the girl turned to face the opposite way. She was about to proceed in her intended direction, but something made her cease her steps. She turned around again and in the process, grabbed Ed's attention.
"What's wrong?" Ed asked, unsure of what might've made Euphoria change her mind so quickly.
"Nothing! It's just…I left something! I have to bring it from inside."
"It's okay! We'll meet soon then, right?"Ed asked, quite content on making a new friend.
"Sure."
Ed watched the girl, as she made her way into the corridors.
'Euphoria…sweet name…' Ed couldn't help but think about his new friend. As strange as it may seem, but Ed thought that she resembled someone whom he knew; someone, whom he was familiar with…
'But who?'
Deciding not to give it a thought, Ed concentrated again to face the Colonel. He had a report to submit and he was not going to be teased! He is taller by an inch, damn it! He is not short! Calming himself down, Ed proceeded towards the Colonel's office and soon he found himself standing near the familiar hardwood door.
However, much to his surprise, it was open! By open, it is meant that the door was not fully open, but partly closed! Providing just enough space for someone like Edward to peer in through the piece of wood and also, getting a clear view of the inside.
And that was exactly what Ed did. He took a sneak peak. What he saw in there, surprise him, greatly.
'Euphoria?' Was that her? Ed's new friend?
'What is she doing in there? With the Colonel?' Ed could see what they were doing. Euphoria was showing, what it seemed like a hand-made incomplete handkerchief, debating herself, whether to use pink thread or not and as for the Colonel, he was smiling at her! Not one of his smirks but an original smile!
That really took Ed aback. Sure, he did see the colonel smile at times. He smiled at him once also…it did seem like a smile full of paternal feelings, no denying that. But this time, it seemed as if, his cup of parenthood overflowed. Seriously, Ed could clearly see that, the smile, which he gave Euphoria, was loving and more affectionate. As if…she was his child, his baby…
'Heh, that's impossible!' Ed thought, shaking his head. 'Had it been so, then she'd have said so herself! Come to think of it,' Ed wondered as he recollected their previous conversation, 'She didn't mention her surname! Nah…I'm thinking too much! May be she did say and I didn't hear it properly!'
Focusing back to the two individuals inside, Ed saw the most unbelievable thing! Unbelievable, as he, never in his dreams, thought that the Colonel had this side…this soft, caring side! In the room, the older man patted the other's head while she finally decided to go with green. It was a really touching thing to see! Their interaction almost reminded Edward of his father (the fucking bastard!) or more like, his mother!
It was so sudden. Seeing Roy patting the girl reminded Edward Elric of his mom…the time which they shared together and also the time, when her poor heart stopped beating…
'But why the hell am I remembering these now? Just by seeing them? Why?'
Ed thought hard; he just couldn't figure out what connection Euphoria has with the Colonel.
'That was a short introduction! I'm sure Euphoria would've said everything herself! Yeah! That's it! She had to hurry…that's it!'
Ed seemed relatively satisfied with his own explanation. Mentally noting to ask her about it, Ed watched the two share sweet innocent moments, while reviving his own childhood memories with his mom in the process.
A smile escaping his lips, he silently watched the other two, carrying out their sweet interaction, Euphoria playing with the handkerchief and the Colonel giving a delightful smile.
May be it was better if Ed gave the report a little later. After all, such a sweet, loving sight was extremely rare to see, especially coming from the older man.
The report could wait. For now, Ed enjoyed every bit of the scene, which was happening before him.
Ah! The joys of childhood! This was going to be a cherished afternoon.
-:-:-
"So, who is this new friend of yours?" Havoc asked, with a playful smirk attached to his lips. He had his own sense of humour, unlike the Colonel and Ed seemed to enjoy those!
Havoc asked again, winking and poking Ed, "I never knew that you'd be so fast with girls! Good goin' kid!"
"It's nothing like that!" Ed protested, with a faint blush arising his cheeks, "We're friends! Not everyone's a flirt like you, Lieutenant!"
Ed enjoyed this game with Havoc. He was taking it more lightly than he usually did. However, he still couldn't help but wonder about why she resembled someone so familiar!
She did take after someone, someone so closely familiar…those obsidian eyes were proof of that thesis. Plus, her interaction with the Colonel -- He didn't interact this intimately with Elysia…
'…so this girl…she must be very special to Mustang!'
"Helloooo…earth to Edward Elric! You there?"
Ed's thoughts were baffled by Havoc's voice. Ed saw him moving his fingers in front of the honey eyes, which were for the moment, staring at the other's coffee mug.
"What's wrong? You looked lost!"
Edward quickly responded, almost inattentively, "Euphoria…"
Havoc was confused a bit. Ed was thinking of a girl, which he had met just that day. Whatever he was thinking, it must've been something really deep. For Edward not throwing tantrums over the ever-famous "Short-jokes" was clearly giving away his seriousness.
"Euphoria? She's your new friend? Wow!" Came a surprised reply.
Ed flinched a bit at that! Havoc sounded like knowing his new friend. This meant that she must be close to Havoc or the military.
"Y-you know her?" Ed asked, a bit unsure of his question.
"Of course! She visits sometimes. Anything wrong?" Havoc asked warily. He just couldn't place why Ed had been so…out of the world about her.
"No…"
'Visits? Who does she visit?' Ed's mind wandered off to the planet of thoughts and assumptions. He was curious about the whole thing. Havoc seemed to know her, in fact, if she did come to the H.Q often, then almost everyone Ed knew would be familiar with her.
'But, come to think of it…I didn't see her in the H.Q before. So, does she visit someone in particular?'
Ed went on assorting every bits and pieces of information regarding Euphoria. He was not only curious, but he also seemed to have the urge of knowing the truth.
'Whom does she come to see?' He kept thinking about his speculations. Suddenly, the scene of her with the Colonel flashed in his brain and realization dawned on him. He could find only one answer to his troubled question. Yes, that had to be the answer…the only possible answer.
'Mustang…'
-:-:-
"Maybe I should go home now." Euphoria said her voice filled with hesitation.
"You don't have to, you know."
"No, but…" she replied, her fingers playing with the silver pocket watch of the older man, sitting right next to her.
"We could go home together. You sure you don't want to stay a bit longer?" Roy said, as he placed his hand across her shoulder, while the other caressed her soft silky strands.
"You don't have a problem with that, no?" Euphoria replied, shifting closer to the other's lap. Her voice showered innocence and her eyes looking up to Roy questionably.
Roy smiled at her reaction. She had always been like that in the office, always so formal…even to Roy himself!
Drawing her little form close to his chest, he replied, "Of course not!" He again said, still caressing her hair, "We will sit at the back, 'kay? And at dinner, do you know what we're having?"
"We're having Chicken! Yummy, huh?" Roy replied, after receiving a shake of the head from the little girl, and the reaction, which he got after his reply, seemed to please him the most! Euphoria gave one of her soft smiles of content, one of those very precious smiles, which indicated her happiness, her innocence.
Roy couldn't help but hug her more tightly; her smile gave him a feeling of joy…he was going to preserve that joy no matter what!
"Mum!"
"Hmn?"
"Thanks!"
Roy smiled even more as she nuzzled against Roy's chest. She truly inspired him. Inspired him to be content with his life. She didn't express her sadness in front of him. She tried to cover it with her smiles. Roy understood that, he understood it very well.
He was her mother after all! He could clearly see the pain in her eyes regarding a certain issue; no matter how hard she tried to suppress it, the absence of one person remained in her eyes. He himself experienced that emptiness sometimes. Probably that's why he was much more attached to his daughter than any other parent.
And perhaps that was the reason of why Euphoria was much more attached to him, not regretting once having a male mother. They understood each other very well. A perfect family-that was what they were.
"All for you, Sweet-heart! C'mon, let's go home now." Roy responded, getting up from the current position and extending his hand to the other.
"Yeah. Let's go home, Mum. I'm hungry."
They both went for the car, holding hands, with Roy sometimes playing with her fingers and the other responding in a similar way. They were happy with each other's company. Moreover, they were glad to spend time together.
The night was perfect…
There! Ch-1! So, did you look at the last section? Then don't be confused! You'll know soon enough of me using the term "Male Mum". :D
That's the very theme of the fic. And if you wanna know now, then here's a hint for you: Remember, I said that it's an MPREG! So…hope that helps you guys! More explanations will be coming in the next chapter! Including 'that certain issue' as mentioned before and how Roy became the mother! ;P
More mystery and "juicyness" in later chapters! Until then, plz let me know what you think of this first chapter! How? Simple! Just go to the "submit reviews" option!
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And Euphie, plz! Get well soon! It's no fun seeing you in fever!
Thanks,
Fiama
