To any of you even still rememberng this fic, well.. many many kudos to you. Sorry I've not been fanfiction-ing lately, but I really need to update, so here you go! ^ ^
By the way, still accepting requests, just don't expect them to show up for a while.. sorry T~T'
Song: Belle, from Beauty and the Beast (suggested by Chelynn)
Disclaimer: No I don't own Disney or FMA.. only my attention-deprived fanfictioning account and scattered ideas floating about my head..
last quick note: This is told as Lt Hawkeye having a flashback to her youth with Roy learning under her father. I've no idea the age I imagine them being in this flashback.. maybe like 14? You can just imagine whatever you like. And also, because in the manga Roy doesn't meet Hughes until he goes to Ishbal, Hughes is NOT in this chapter. Sorry.
Elizabeth: the Small Town Girl
"Bye Dad, I'm off to buy ingredients for dinner!"
"Alright. And while you're out, please remind Mr. Mustang that he has studying to do so he ought to be heading back."
"Of course. I'll be back later."
"And don't forget to buy another notebook, Elizabeth."
"Okay."
Elizabeth stepped out onto the porch and took a deep breath of the fresh morning air. These small portions of time, where she could enjoy the outside air, stroll through the streets, without having to do any sort of housework. Though even this simple task did not completely satisfy her desire for a little adventure or excitement. Contrary to what anyone else may think, Elizabeth "Beth" Hawkeye had aspirations to make something better of her life than a simple small town housewife. Like the characters in the stories she read.
(Elizabeth)
Little town, it's a quiet village.
Every day, like the one before.
Little town, full of little people
Waking up to say..
(Townspeople)
Bonjour! Bonjour!
Bonjour! Bonjour! Bonjour!
(Elizabeth)
There goes the baker with his tray, like always.
The same old bread and rolls to sell.
Every morning just the same
As the morning that we came
to this poor provincial town-
(Baker)
Good Morning, Belle!
(Eliz.)
Oh, good morning, sir.
And, my name is Beth, not Belle..
(Baker)
My mistake.
And where are you off to today?
(Eliz.)
The bookshop! I just finshed the most marvelous tale about a beanstalk and a-
(Baker)
That's nice-- Marie! The baguettes! Hurry up!
(Townsfolk)
Look there she goes, that girl is strange, no question!
Dazed and distracted, can't you tell?
Never part of any crowd,
With her head up in the clouds.
No denying she's a funny girl, that Belle!
Bonjour! Good day!
How is your family?
Bonjour! Good day!
How is your wife?
I need six eggs-
That's too expensive!
(Eliz.)
There must be more than this provincial life!
(Bookseller)
Ah! Beth!
(Eliz.)
Good morning, sir. I've come to return the the book I borrowed.
Finished already?!
Couldn't put it down! Have you got anything new?
Not since yesterday.
That's alright. I'll borrow.. this one.
That one? But you've read it twice!
Well, it's my favorite! Far-off places, daring swordfights, a prince in disguise-
If you like it all that much, it's yours.
But sir!
I insist!
Thank you! Thank you very much!
(Townsfolk)
Look there she goes, that girl is so peculiar,
I wonder if she's feeling well?
With a dreamy far-off look,
And her nose stuck in a book,
What a puzzle to the rest of us, this Belle!
(Eliz.)
Oh, isn't this amazing?
It's my favorite part because, you'll see-
Here's where she meets Prince Charming
But she won't discover that it's him, til Chapter Three!
(Townsfolk)
Well it's no wonder that her name means beauty, (A/N: it really doesn't -_-')
Her looks have got no parallel-
But behind that fair facade,
I'm afraid she's rather odd..
Very different form the rest of us
She's nothing like the rest of us
Yes, different from the rest of us, this Belle!!
*SNAP*
(Little Boy)
I got it, Mustang!
*thump*
ooh..
Wow! You didnt miss a shot, Mustang!
You're the greatest alchemist in the whole world!
(Roy Mustang)
I know. *trademark smirking*
(Little Boy)
No beast alive stands a chance against you! And no girl for that matter!
(Roy)
It's true, kid. And I've got my sights set on that one!
Your sensei's daughter?!
She's the one. The lucky girl I'm going to marry!
But she's-
The most beautiful girl in town!
I know, but-
That makes her the BEST! And don't I deserve the best?!
Of course you do!
(Roy)
Right from the moment that I met her, saw her
I said "She's gorgeous!" and i fell..
Here in town it's only she
Who's as beautiful as me!
So I'm making plans to woo and marry Belle~
(Townsgirls)
Look there he goes!
Isn't he dreamy?
Monsieur Mustang! OH HE'S SO CUTE!!
Be still, my heart, I'm hardly breathing..
He's such a tall, dark, strong and handsome brute!(Townsfolk & Roy Alternating)
Bonjour!
Pardon!
Mais oui!
You call this bacon?!
What lovely grapes!
Some cheese?
Ten yards!
One pound!
'Scuse me!
I'll get the knife-
Please let me through!
This bread-
Those fish-
It's stale!
They smell!
Madame's mistaken!
(Eliz.)
There must be more than this provincial life!
(Roy)
Just watch, I'm going to make Belle my wife!!
(Townsfolk)
Look there she goes, that girl that's strange but special,
A most peculiar Madmoiselle..
It's a pity and a sin-
She doesn't quite fit in..
'Cause she really is a funny girl,
A beauty but a funny girl,
She really is a funny girl--
That Belle!!
"There you are!"
Roy winked at his small companion. "Why hello, Miss Hawkeye. And how are you today?"
"Would you please stop telling everyone that my name is Belle. It's Elizabeth. "Beth" would be a much more suitable nickname-"
"You dislike being called a beauty?"
"It's unnecessary, much like your dawdling about the market like this. You know Fa- Hawkeye-sensei needs you to study."
"What do I need to study for, when i can already do this? Shoot one, kid!"
Roy snapped his fingers, and the tin can was charred.
"You may be able to hit the target, but alchemy is not used for such purposes. Also, a true alchemist would have that can in ashes, not merely charred. So there is clearly much more work to be done Monsoire Mustang, if you are so interested in French."
"It is a romance language, is it not? One day, I'll be a master alchemist, and then you'll be begging me to marry you!"
"Uh, no. You don't even call me by something remotely similar to my real name, which shows that you do not know me well enough-"
"Then how about "Riza"? That's closer!"
"Just come on, Father's going to wonder where we are, and I have to start making dinner-"
"Oh, are you practicing for the future? Then for future reference, I prefer my curry with a little more-"
"We are not having curry tonight and this cook doesn't take special orders, especially from arrogant students who should be studying right now!"
"Alright, you've made your point. See you later, Colin!" Roy called to the little boy as Elizabeth led him away.
"And please try not to influence the children so much. The last thing we need a bunch of seven year olds playing with matches."
"Okay, Riza."
Alright! First new post of the new year ^ ^ I think it turned out pretty good for being written at midnight -.- Thanks to Chelynn for suggesting a song from Beauty and the Beast with Hawkeye singing, and next will be the song "Just Can't Wait to Be King" from the Lion King, requested by theflamefangirl. Thanks for reading, sorry for the reeeaaallly long update delay! If you still liked it anyway, thought was worth the wait, drop a review! If you thought it sucked and totally wasnt worth the wait and i should just drop everything in my life for fanfictions, drop a review. If you really dont want read this author's note, and didnt, or dont want to leave a review, write a review! XD
Thanks! ~tinytokirabbit7