A/N: Finally! The long awaited chapter has come! Since it has been so long since the last update, I made it extra long! \^o^/ The field trip to Central! What horrors are in store for our favorite chibi alchemist? Read on!
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Chapter 4: Winery
"Ed! Wake up! We have to get to school early for our field trip." I groaned at the sound of Al's voice cutting into my slumber. Damn, I really don't want to go on this stupid trip. In addition to being bored beyond belief, I also get to make sure no one blows our cover.
"Ed, wake up!" Alphonse opened the door, came in, and ripped the warm blanket off my body. I hissed in distress at the biting cold chill. "Don't make me bring Winery in here." My eyes shot open.
"Don't even joke about that!" Al ran out of the room laughing and dodging the shoe I threw at him in anger. I sighed and started to put on the prison that is a uniform.
I walked down stairs and shoved some toast in my mouth. "Have I mentioned how much I hate these clothes?" Al shook his head.
"Brother, I swear, you are such a mess! At least swallow before talking. An yes, you mention it every ten minutes. Just stop complaining and wear the damn thing!"
"Stupid fucking uniform... When I am done with this torture, I will learn fire alchemy just so I can burn it! BURN it to the ground and DANCE on the ashes!" Al slowly backed away as I continued my daily angst.
Edward wouldn't survive a week without me. I mean, the day has just begun and he is already ranting like a psycho! It freaks me out... I hope I don't have angst issues in high school. The door opened and Winery stepped inside.
"Winery! You came just in time! It's Ed, he is going through angst. Can you hit him with your wrench?"
She smiled with an evil gleam in her eyes. "Yes, I just got a new wrench I've been itching to ise. It's made with 13.5% more iron and the handle is 5.897% longer, giving me more reach. The head is steel instead of iron, which makes it even harder. The core is infused with titanium, making it lighter weight and easier to swing. Yes, it is the crown jewel of the wrench world!" I chose to ignore Winery's just as creepy obsession with wrenches and pointed her to the kitchen.
Am I really the only sane one? I find it very hard to believe Edward and Winery are both older than me. I sit down and pull out a book, waiting for Ed's punishment to be over.
As I was going on my usual path of angst, the door to the kitchen bursts open. I am snapped out of my thoughts and see a flash of metal heading straight towards me. "OW! Winery what the HELL!"
She looked at me with an unreadable expression. "Al said you were having issues controlling your ranting." Oh shit. I can't read her at all! I have to remember never to play poker with her. "Ed, I'm actually happy you started ranting this morning."
"You are?" She looked at me with a wicked gleam in her eyes.
"Yes, I have been waiting to use the newest addition to my collection. My new wrench is made specifically for disciplining uncooperative alchemists." I know whats coming now. I yell for Al before the wrath of the wrench strikes.
"Win, did you really have to hit so hard?" I looked over at Al, who was reading a book.
"Sorry, I got excited. Here's your brother." I slumped Ed next to Al and started out the door. Al was right behind me, followed by a wet and pissed alchemist.
"ALPHONSE! YOU'LL PAY FOR THAT!" Al looked over at me grinning. So he woke him with water. Interesting choice. "AL! I've got you now."
"Edward, you will not lay a hand on him." I pulled out my wrench and Ed shrank in fear. It was good to have power. "It's great we all get to go to school together again," I said changing the subject.
"Yeah, Brother and I get to spend time with kids our own age. We also get to go to Central. I wonder what everyone will think when they see Ed..." I picture it in my head. Edward, the Fullmetal Alchemist, showing p at Central in a tie and blazer. The mocking would last for weeks.
I giggle. "It won't be too bad as long as we stay away from Hughes." I skipped ahead. "Besides, it'll be fun to just relax, you know? Not having to fight for our lives is a nice change."
"I don't see the point! It is so boring, and I have to wear this damn torture device!" Ed is such a downer. There must be something he likes. The weather is nice with a warm breeze, the birds are singing, and everything is back to normal. At least, as normal as it can get for us.
There IS one thing I enjoy, but I wasn't going to tell Winery that. The weather is perfect, and her uniform isn't bad, specifically when the breeze picks up enough. (A/N: Ed you have a dirty mind!)
We finally made it to the school; just the sight of it sickened me. Al and Winery dragged me over to the group that would be going to Central. The teacher in charge got up and made an announcement.
"Alright students! I know you all are excited about our field trip to Central Headquarters today, but please remember, you are representing our school. Before we go, I need to address a few guidelines. We are going to be seeing many military officials today so be polite and respectful. Later, there is going to be a demonstration. It looks like a real battle, but do not be alarmed. In case of an emergency, we will relocate to a designated safe area. Well, let's go!"
Ed followed along, bored already. He zoned out after "students" and everyone was chatting about what they hoped to see.
"I want to meet the Flame Alchemist. I heard he is really strong and handsome too," one girl said. She and a few others giggled and continued chatting. Man, even their conversations were boring, but he started listening to one that caught his interest.
"I don't care about a bunch of old men. I want to meet the Fullmetal Alchemist. He is the strongest and helps everyone."
"He is called the 'Alchemist of the People' for a reason."
"Do you really think he has automail? I also heard he can transmute without a circle."
"No way! That's impossible!"
"They say he was in the military at 12 years old. He would be 16 or 17 now. He is our age!"
"He must be really good. I think he could beat Flame's sorry ass any day of the week.
"He also defeated these weird monster chimera things and saved the country."
Edward smiled at the things people were saying about him. It was a little unsettling that everyone knew so much, though. Soon, the girls decided to switch their conversation from Mustang to him.
"I bet the Fullmetal Alchemist is super dreamy."
"They say he has blond hair and golden eyes! That is so HOT!"
"He has the best body too! His automail just makes him that much sexier!"
"I bet he is really tall! Handsome, tall, and strong!"
I could care less about what the girl's were saying, but the guys decided to ask me for my opinion of the Fullmetal Alchemist. I wasn't really sure what to say. "Um, the Fullmetal Alchemist is really strong and cool. I know he can kick that Flame Bastard's sorry ass anytime anywhere! He was the one that saved the country and his brother too."
"Whoa! I didn't know he had a brother!" Shit! I gave away too much information!
"Settle down now class. We are here at the Headquarters. Major Armstrong is going to take us around the grounds, and then we will meet up with Colonel Mustang and his team to take us around inside." Are you f**king kidding me?! Truth and the universe must really hate me because they give me shit like this all the time! We got off the bus, and everything was fine until Armstrong noticed me.
A/N: Cliffhanger! I know I am so evil. :p What is going to happen when Armstrong sees Ed? I can assure you of two things, hugs and SPARKLEZ! Hope this chapter was okay! I know I put wayyyy too much angst, but I wanted to make fun of Ed's angstiness (if that is even a word). Ed also curses a bit, and is perverted. He is a teenage boy, though! Fangirls, its time to face the truth, Ed is like any other 16 year old guy. He looks at girls like any other guy. Comment! Review! Flame!(jk) Until next time!
Manga-neko signing off! :3
