Tai: Sorry for not updating sooner, I've been drowned by homework for a while and haven't had a chance to write anything, which is why the other one isn't being updated yet. Thanks for the reviews, and I dont think there's anything else. I will try to write the next chapter for the other one sometime soon, either that or this one will be finished first, then the other one. Either way I need to get back to writing.
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Chapter 2: Puppies
As Roy and Riza walked down the main street, taking the long way to Riza's apartment, they looked through the windows. Looking into the pet shop window, Roy spotted five small puppies, two looked similar to Black Hayate; one was black from head to tail apart from a white spot on its ear. Another was almost completely black apart from its paws, which were white. The last was white with a black dot on one ear, sleeping happily in a corner. "I wonder which one she'd like…" Roy wondered aloud, earning him a strange look from Riza. "Which one who'd like?" she asked, looking at him accusingly. Roy snapped out of his thoughts, "Tai, I told her if she passed the state alchemist exam, I'd get her a dog." Riza nodded and looked at the puppies. "The white one's cute." She murmured, looking them over. The puppies noticed them and walked over to the window, yipping and being as cute as possible. Hayate put his paws on the ledge and looked in, seeing the puppies he pushed his nose against the window and the puppies ran over to him. Riza and Roy started laughing.
"So, the white one you think?" Roy asked, wrapping an arm around Riza's waist. She nodded and Roy released her, walking into the shop. Riza watched as Roy talked to the store manager, who came over to the window and picked up the white puppy, who hadn't moved. The puppy yipped happily and started wiggling; knowing it now had a home. Looking at the black puppy, Riza saw Roy once again talking to the man. He was handed the white puppy and the man walked over, picking up the black puppy gently. Riza shook her head, one puppy was bad enough, but two would be a nightmare. Riza watched Roy walk down to the back of the shop with the owner. She sighed and sat on the bench outside, waiting several minutes until Roy finally left the shop, both puppies on leashes. "Two puppies?" she asked, raising an eyebrow. Hayate finally left the window alone and came over to inspect the new family members. "Why not?" he asked, walking over with all three dogs in tow. He sat down next to Riza who laughed and picked up the white puppy. "So, are they male or female?" Roy picked the black one up. "The black one's male, white one's female." He replied, setting the puppy down in his lap. Riza shook her head, "we're going to have to be careful when this little one gets older." She scratched the puppy behind her ear, causing her to yip happily. "Couldn't you've gotten them on the way back to your place?"
Roy smiled, "Why? It's not like they'll be too much trouble." He let go of one of the leashes, "you can carry her, I'll carry this little guy." He stood and started walking, all the while talking to the puppy. Riza sighed and followed him, Hayate right by her side. Catching up to Roy easily, she decided to ask the easiest question ever. "Which one are you going to give to Tai?" Roy stopped walking and looked at her. "Um, not sure right now. Maybe her." He motioned to the white puppy. "We're going to have to come up with names for these two." He laughed and started walking again. It took them another ten minutes to reach Riza's apartment, as Roy enjoyed stopping at almost every window to see what the shop had. At the jewellery store he'd made sure he could remember what Riza was looking at, so he could buy it for her later on. Opening the door to her apartment, Riza set the let puppy she was holding off her leash and down onto the floor. She immediately ran around the room, looking everywhere she could reach. Roy laughed and did the same as Hayate followed him into the room. The puppies were incredibly playful, racing around and jumping on Hayate. He didn't mind, being playful back but he was careful not to hurt them. Roy shut the door and moved onto the bed, capturing the white puppy as she ran past. He set her down on the bed where she easily got comfortable on the pillows, and fell asleep. Roy watched the other scamper around the room, going under the bed several times. Roy finally managed to capture him and placed him on the bed also. He settled down after a few minutes and fell asleep on the pillows as well.'
Hayate jumped onto the bed next to Roy and laid his head on Roy lap, who absently started petting him. "Need any help?" Roy asked, watching as Riza filled a suitcase with clothes. "Not really…would you be able to check if I left anything in the bathroom?" Riza replied, closing the draw she had just finished emptying and opening the next. Roy nodded and moved Hayate out of his lap. He stood and started towards the bathroom. Riza's head snapped up, "on second thought, you can empty the draws, I'll check the bathroom." Roy gave her a confused look but none the less did what he was told. Riza let out a sigh and entered the bathroom, looking into the shower. It was empty apart from a damp flannel. She grabbed it and wrapped it in the bathmat and some towels. She checked the draws, knowing there were some…personal things contained in them. She emptied the two draws into another bag she'd grabbed and opened the top cabinet. She grabbed the few remaining containers of makeup she'd left behind and checked everywhere else. Finding nothing she threw them into the bag as well, tied it tightly and left the bathroom. Seeing Roy finish with the last draw, she opened the wardrobe. It was empty apart from a coat, which she pulled on.
"Ready to go?" Roy questioned, zipping up the bag. Riza nodded and walked over to the bed, clipping the leashes back onto the puppies' collars. She slipped the loops for the leashes over one arm and picked both up. Luckily they were small enough to have their front paws resting on one arm and their Having a final look around she decided she had everything and let Roy open the door, who moved out of the way allowing her to step out into the hallway. Hayate followed her closely then Roy, who locked the door. They reached downstairs and Roy smiled. "You go on ahead, I'll hand the keys in.," he instructed, walking towards the reception. Riza nodded and called to Black Hayate, who followed her out of the building. Placing the large bag he was carrying down, Roy walked over and spoke to the receptionist, who started flirting with him. Ignoring her advances he handed over the keys and left, grabbing the bag on his way. Riza was already two blocks ahead and the dogs seemed to be behaving well. Looking past Riza, he saw Havoc with a woman who looked like Lieutenant Ross. There was one difference though; she didn't have a mole under her left eye. "I'll have to ask him about his new girlfriend tomorrow." He muttered, running to catch up to Riza. Hayate obviously heard his footsteps and stopped, looking behind him. Riza stopped as well and saw Roy crossing the road. "Didn't think you'd get so far ahead." He smiled, giving her a quick kiss. He looked at the puppies, who appeared to be sleeping on her arm.
"Hopefully Breda won't be afraid of them as well." He laughed and the pair continued home. Finally reaching home after about another ten minutes, Roy walked over to a gate Riza hadn't noticed before. Opening Riza realised it lead to the backyard. "I left my keys inside, but the back door's open." He explained. Riza followed him along with Black Hayate, who bolted through the gate. Riza shut it and followed Roy into the house, gently setting the puppies on the floor. They opened their eyes slowly and looked around the kitchen. Seconds later both were happily running around the house, checking out their new surroundings. "So, where am I putting my stuff?" Riza asked, setting the bag she'd been carrying on her back down on the floor. "Well, I guess the spare room for now. I still need to clean up my bedroom." Riza nodded and followed Roy into the spare room. The puppies were busy darting out from under the bed, chasing one another around the house. "Do you think Hayate likes them?" Roy asked as he set the bag down on the bed. "I think he needs time to get used to them." Riza replied, dropping the other bag. She lay down on the bed and Roy cuddled into her side.
"So, any ideas for names?" Roy asked, kissing her. She smiled, "How about Cream for the white one and Charcoal for the black?" Roy thought for a moment. "Charcoal and Cream hmm? Why not? They do match those names. Though I did want to call the black one pinecone." He laughed, leaning over and kissing her fully. She pulled back and looked at him, "You are never allowed to name a pet." Her arms wrapped around him and she kissed him once more, pulling him fully on top of her. Pulling away he gave her his all-famous smirk. "Didn't get enough last night?" she grinned wickedly and kissed him again before biting his neck. After a few seconds she released him and looked at the red mark, "now doesn't that look nice?" she laughed, pushing him off the bed. Riza grabbed a gun as a warning for him not to try anything, she left the room. Hearing a small yipping noise, she went to the kitchen, where it seemed Charcoal had decided to pee on the wall, a lot like Black Hayate had done as a puppy. Teaching him the same lesson, she fired 6 shots, scaring the puppy. "You don't do that inside." She scolded, picking him up. She walked outside and set him down. "The toilet is out here, got it Charcoal?" he yipped and ran over to a tree to finish his business. Sitting down on the deck, she watched as Hayate sniffed around the yard. Finding the ball form earlier he picked it up and trotted over to her, dropping it at her feet. "You want to play again Hayate? Okay." Riza smiled, throwing the ball. Charcoal saw the ball also and decided to play, bounding madly after the ball. Fortunately Hayate liked the puppies and didn't snap at the younger dog when he tried to grab the ball out of Hayate's mouth.
Hearing barking outside, Roy picked up Cream and carried her outside to see what was happening. As soon as he stepped onto the deck Cream- started to wiggle so Roy set her down. She bounded off the deck and over to the trees to do her business. Riza smiled, "At least they both know where the bathroom is now." Roy nodded and took the ball off of Hayate, both dogs waited patiently for it to be thrown once more. Laughing, Roy threw it into the trees and both darted after it. Dashing into the trees Roy and Riza waited until they saw Cream trotting happily out of the trees with the ball in her mouth. "Now that is just too cute." Riza laughed as Cream dropped the ball at her feet. Hayate and Charcoal soon reappeared, still sniffing around for the ball. "Hayate, Charcoal." Riza called. The dogs looked up and upon seeing the ball bolted towards her. The game of fetch continued for well over an hour, none of the dogs getting tired in the least. Roy had taken to sitting with Riza between his legs, resting his head on her shoulder. After throwing the ball for what seemed to be the hundredth time, Hayate's ears pricked up and he started barking, running into the house. Soon after, a knock on the door forced Roy to let go of Riza so he could answer it. He opened it to reveal the smiling faces of Elysia, Gracia and of course, Maes. "Hey Roy, hope you don't mind us dropping round like this." The older male smiled. Roy smiled back. "Come in, we were just out back playing with the dogs." Elysia let out an overjoyed squeal. "Hayate!" she hugged the dog who happily yipped and licked her hand.
"Did you say dog or dogs?" Maes asked, raising an eyebrow. "Dogs." Roy replied, walking into the kitchen, "Would you like something to drink?" Maes shook his head, "Just a coffee thanks Roy." "I'll have a cup of tea if you don't mind." Gracia smiled, following Roy into the kitchen. Spotting Riza outside she decided to go and talk to her. Elysia soon followed and squealed once more upon seeing the puppies. "Daddy come look, puppies!" she exclaimed, gently petting Charcoal. Maes walked out onto the deck to see Elysia playing happily with all three dogs. "So who do those two belong to?" he asked, sitting down next to Gracia. "My brother." Roy said sarcastically. "He went out of town three seconds ago and dropped them here." He handed Gracia, Maes and Riza a cup each. Roy disappeared inside once more and listened as Maes casually talked to Riza while Gracia kept an eye on Elysia. He filled three bowls up with water and placed them on the deck, whistling to the dogs. They abandoned Elysia and ran onto the deck to get a drink; after all they had been playing for a while. "Daddy," Elysia asked, walking over to her father, "can I get a puppy, pretty please?" Maes looked at her then Gracia, he wanted to say yes but Gracia didn't look so sure. Maes gave her a questioning look and she let out a sigh, nodding her head. "Sure, we'll just have to ask Uncle Roy where he got those two." Maes replied happily, picking the young girl up and sitting her in his lap. She giggled happily as her father started fussing over her, "but you're going to have to take care of it." Elysia smiled and nodded. Roy sighed and sat down beside Riza, Charcoal and Charcoal--- following him and jumping into their laps happily.
"So, I'm guessing you've told her." Maes smiled, hitting Roy's shoulder playfully. "Nothing gets by you does it?" Roy laughed, giving Riza a kiss. "I think it's sweet, it's about time the two of you got together." Gracia smiled, making Riza blush crimson. "So, have you told Tai yet?" Maes gave Gracia an odd look, "How come you know who she is but I don't." Gracia laughed and gently hit her husband's head, "Because you have a habit of not paying attention to important things." Roy and Riza laughed as Hayate moved to sit beside Riza. "Hopefully Hayate doesn't feel too left out with these guys around." Riza smiled, petting the larger dog. He barked and lay his head in her lap, being careful not to disturb the sleeping puppy. "Well, thank you for the coffee Roy." Maes said, stretching, "but we have a pet store to visit. Which one did you get those two from?" Roy carefully moved the sleeping puppy onto the deck and stood also, "The one closest to central, there were three others there so Elysia should be able to choose." Maes nodded and lifted Elysia into his arms. Gracia stood and followed her husband, also thanking Roy. They walked to the front door and Roy saw them off. "See you tomorrow at work Roy." Maes called from halfway down the driveway, "And don't be too rough with Riza in bed!" Roy let out a groan; he should've seen that coming. Feeling a pair of arms wrap around his waist he smiled. "I'm going to have to shoot him." Riza growled, pulling Roy inside the house. Switching their positions, Roy pinned her against the door and kissed her roughly, his tongue sliding hungrily into her mouth. A yip from beside his foot made him stop. "Don't think he wants you doing that." Riza laughed, picking up the puppy. He licked her face as Riza carried him into the lounge, Roy walking behind them grumbling. They were soon joined by Charcoal's sister, who immediately ran over to Riza as well. Hayate had done a good job keeping both inline.
"So, you're coming to work tomorrow?" Roy asked. Riza nodded as she sat playing with both puppies, "Hopefully Breda isn't too afraid of these two." Roy smiled and took Cream out of her lap. She yipped and licked Roy's hand, finding something enjoyable on it. The pair spent most of the afternoon playing with the puppies, Riza and Hayate teaching the puppies how to behave as Roy looked on. It was quite effective as Roy found out, Riza would give an instruction and Hayate would demonstrate it for the two puppies. By the time Roy decided they should have tea at about seven o'clock, the two puppies had the basic skills covered, being able to sit, shake and roll over when told. Disappearing into the kitchen, Roy found two bowls for the puppies and filled them along with Hayate's with dog food. He set the bowls onto the floor and called for the dogs who bolted into the kitchen and started to eat. Roy smiled and grabbed some vegetables and mince from the fridge. Riza slowly entered the room and smiled, watching Roy turn the stove on and chopping up some vegetables. After about 20 minutes they were also eating and talking happily. "So, have you decided which one you're going to give to Tai yet?" Riza asked as she dried the dishes. Looking over at the sleeping puppies, who were being watched by Hayate, he smiled, "I may end up getting her a different dog and keeping those two." Riza looked at him, "I knew you were going to say that."
Around nine Riza decided it was time they both went to bed, Roy sighed but none the less agreed. Hayate, Charcoal and Cream followed as well, watching as the two humans slipped into bed and switched the lights off. Hayate easily jumped onto the bed and watched as the puppies tried to do the same. Realising they couldn't he jumped down and carefully picked Cream by the scruff of the neck. He dropped her onto the bed then jumped down and did the same with her brother before settling in between Roy and Riza's feet. "Night everyone." Riza smiled, cuddling into Roy. "Night Riza." He kissed her forehead, "Night guys." He received three tired yips in reply and closed his eyes, pulling Riza closer before falling asleep.
Tai: Eh, kinda sappy but what do you expect when we've been reading sappy stories in school? Review please