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And thanks to those who read chapter 1!

Characters are by Hiromo A.

So this is my chapter 2! Enjoy!!!

-Nezume-chan


Now with her new dog, Riza lay down in her bed and slept. She knew the Colonel would absolutely love it so much, and with confidence, she fell asleep. Riza began to dream.

In her dream, she was back in the war at her usual position as sniper. She aimed fire and killed many. Their bloodshed was unbearable but unusually addicting. She felt like she was the one in control of who dies and who lives. It was the rush of excitement and the will to protect that kept her killing. Just then, her dream switched. She was standing in the desert, alone after the war. It began raining. Wait a second….

Riza woke up to a wet slobbery tongue to her face. She quickly wiped it off and shoved the dog over. Riza checked the clock. It was only four in the morning. She felt a small amount of weight pounce on her. Riza jolted upward and pulled out the gun underneath her pillow. The dog leaped off of her bed and dove onto the pile of newspapers she set for him. Black Hayate curled up into a ball and pretended to sleep.

Now awake, Riza could not get back to sleep. Instead, she got ready for work at such an early time. She stretched out of bed and walked towards the bathroom. The dog stood up and leaped onto her bed. In the next two hours, Riza prepared herself for work and Black Hayate slept cozily in her bed.

Riza smirked at the dog. It looked very content while asleep. Riza poured a cup of food on the newspapers for the dog and fixed up her bed with him still on it. She bent down and stroked the dog's fur. "What a perfect dog." She thought to herself. Riza lifted her hand and grabbed her car keys from her pocket. She would be early today to work.

Riza drove off straight to work. She sat down in her office alone and bent her head down to take a nap. For a while, she was in peace, until she felt something warm on her shoulder. With one hand, she grabbed her gun naturally. If it was Black Hayate, he would run knowing the consequences. All reality came back to her as she heard footsteps. Riza woke up immediately and looked up at the Colonel.

"Good Morning Lieutenant." Colonel Mustang smiled. "You're here early."

"Sorry sir. I just woke up a little early that all." Riza told him.

"Are things going all right Lieutenant?"

"Yes sir. It was only a rough morning sir."

"Okay then. May I ask what you needed the rest of the day off for yesterday?"

"Sir, I needed a break."

"Okay then." Roy let go of her shoulder and walked off to his chair still suspicious.

During lunchtime, the Colonel stepped out for food, and in came Lieutenant Jean Havoc. He walked up to Riza and tapped her desk.

"So, I heard you got the Colonel a dog. Ross told me." Havoc whispered.

Riza shuffled some papers. "Yes I did. He's perfect."

Just then, the Colonel spotted them talking. He stood outside of the office next to the wall and listened in.

"So, where'd you find him?" Havoc asked.

"At the store of course."
"What does he look like?"
"Well, he's quit adorable. He got black hair and beautiful brown eyes. He's so soft and warm all the time."

"Really? Sounds cute!"

"You should really meet him, but he's been getting on my nerves lately. Just this morning, he couldn't get his paws off me until I pulled out my gun and aimed it at him."
"Don't you think that's pretty harsh though?"
"No. He'll learn eventually."

The colonel heard enough. He started thinking seriously. There was someone other than him in Riza's life. Who could this mystery man be? That filthy lowlife couldn't take his paws off of her this morning. That's probably why she went to work so early. How could she? My birthday is in a few days and she's dating some guy! What a creep he must be. Wait until he finds out her friend is Colonel Roy Mustang the Flame Alchemist! Yeah, that's my plan. I'll meet this guy and show him why not to mess with friends of mine, and I'll show him why they call me the flame alchemist.

Roy stepped in quickly. "Good afternoon you two." He told them forging a smile onto his face. His teeth were clenched and his hands were tight fists.

"Are you okay sir?" Riza asked.

"Never better." He answered still trying to fake his smile.

Havoc walked off out of the office in deep thought trying to imagine the dog.

Roy walked over to Riza.

"So… do you have any plans tomorrow night?" He asked Riza.

"No sir. Why do you ask?" Riza answered hesitantly.

"Well, I was wondering if you would join me for dinner."

She thought for a moment. The Colonel must be up to something. He's not usually like this. If I say no, his suspicions will rise. If I say yes, well… I'm not sure. Maybe I can surprise him with Black Hayate at dinner. Perfect.

"Of course sir." Riza answered.

"Splendid. I'll pick you up at eight tomorrow night." He smiled and walked off.

Riza stood up and walked off to find Maria Ross. "Change of plans." She told her. "Their going to meet tomorrow night. I need your help to train him before the time comes." Riza whispered to Ross who simply nodded. This was going to be a long night.

End of chapter 2!


Sorry a couple of people seemed out of character. Chapter 3 coming soon! Will Roy's jealousy get the best of him? And will he ever find out who Riza's mystery man is? Find out in Chapter 3. Hahaha! ^-^

Thanks 4 reading!

-Nezume-chan