Bullet Proof…I Wish I Was

Chapter 4. Lucky

'It was her!' Riza shouted, nearly jumping off of the seat.

Mustang nodded, smiling. Riza apologised for being so over dramatic.

'That was the first time I laid my eyes on her. She was… well, beautiful,'

Riza smiled for a moment, for once, Mustang sounded happy, she sipper her wine once more, looking at Mustang. He sighed for a moment before continuing with his story.

'So, as you can tell, I had a bit of a problem on my hands. Tim Redding was right, there were Ishbalans in our camp. I was in turmoil at first, I didn't know whether to do what I should and report it, or what I know is right, and let the Rockbell doctors treat the Ishbalans,'

'What did you decide?'

'I didn't… technically,'

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'Jeyna…I'm… I'm…' Mustang stuttered. He couldn't bring himself to say what he had to do. The two doctors stood by their patients, determined to protect them. Jeyna was stood by the secret door, a tear falling down her face.

'Please sir…' she said, 'please… don't kill them…'

Mustang looked at the woman, he was faced with a huge dilemma, whether to do what he needed to do, or what he should do. He suddenly bent down low, grabbing the gun. He held up the gun to the woman, she stepped back in surprise.

'Don't!' shouted the Rockbell doctor. Mustang waved his arm back.

'You doctors know full well what will happen if General Basque Grand finds out,' Mustang shouted, 'I'm saving your skins so back off!' tears were slowly falling down Mustang's face. His hands were shaking badly as he tried to cock the gun. He suddenly noticed Jeyna was slowly walking towards him.

'Back off,' he muttered. She still kept on coming towards him.

'I said back off,' Mustang said, raising his voice, but still she kept on coming towards him.

'Back away now!' he shouted, he suddenly shot the gun accidentally. A bullet sped out of its chamber, ricocheting off the floor and hitting the wall. Dust settled as the bullet laid lodged into the wall. Mustang looked at it, shocked that he had nearly killed someone. Jeyna walked over to him, placing her hand on the gun and gently pulling it away from him. One of the doctors rushed over, taking the gun away from her. Jeyna placed her hand on Mustang's face, looking into his eyes. Mustang gazed back into her eyes.

'Will you let me explain everything?' Jeyna asked. Mustang looked up at the ceiling, he didn't know what to say. He finally brought his head back down, looking into her eyes.

'Yes, I will let you explain,' he answered. The girl screamed with excitement, hugging Mustang. Mustang was quite surprised by this. He coughed as he gently moved Jeyna to the side and addressed the doctors.

'You two, what are your names?' Mustang asked. The two doctors blinked and looked at each other before answering.

'Sarah Rockbell,' said the woman, 'and this is my husband Matthew Rockbell,'

'You two stay here,' said Mustang, he turned around and walked out of the secret room, Jeyna followed him. Mustang walked down the corridor, entering into one of the empty rooms.

'Explain yourself,' Mustang ordered, folding his arms in front of him. Jeyna looked at the floor for a moment before starting her story.

'I'm unable to justify why were in your camp. We're here only for treatment. We have no doctors in Ishbal anymore. Any ones we did have are either run way or died. We sent out a scout to find anyone who could help us, and the two Rockbell doctors replied, saying they would help treat us. So, slowly, we transported our wounded men from Ishbal to here. The Doctors were kind, and helped us greatly,' she suddenly looked away from Mustang, 'I understand, that this is highly award for you, as its your duty to keep Ishbalans away from here. Please understand though, we're desperate. My father… he's dying, and without the treatment from your doctors, he will die,'

Mustang sighed, not sure what to do. He was finding it difficult to make a choice of what he should do. He looked at Jeyna, looking into her eyes. She was quite pretty. Mustang realised he was entering an even more dangerous area here, if he was developing feelings for her. He realised it might be better for him, if he talked to the Ishbalans about this miniature arrangement.

'I'd like to speak to the Ishbalans,' he said. Jeyna was quite surprised by this request. She was unsure how to answer.

'I want to talk to the Ishbalans about how we will arrange this. Can you set up a meeting with me and the Ishbalans? I can promise a temporary truce during the meeting,'

'I'd be happy to try. I'm sure my grandfather would meet up with you. Does this mean you don't mind us being here?'

'For now, I don't mind,'

'Oh wow!' exclaimed Jeyna, hugging Mustang. Roy blushed, thankful of the fact she couldn't see him blushing. 'I better go and tell him,' she quickly kissed him on the cheek before rushing off. Mustang went red, his hand touching his cheek. He sighed as he realised he was falling into a huge problem. He dropped his head, running his hands through his hair.

'Shit…'