A/n: I apologize for the delay once more and thank you for your patience and for taking the time to read this short fan fiction of mine. Just saying that this isn't the last chapter again, there will be a fifth chapter. XD
~~~ How to make a Love Song ~~~
Chapter Four: Preparation
Warm faint light illuminates the room through the windows of his apartment. It was already morning.
" I have to finish... writing the love song... " Roy uttered softly in his sleep, while he lay down lazily on his couch with his mouth wide open.
Then from a few distant away from his sofa, a small, white, four legged animal was walking about and soon neared him. As the animal got there, it sat down and silently watched as Roy's right hand slowly fell, much to the animal's delight.
The animal stood up once more and came near to Roy's hand and took a sniff at it, before it licked it and tried to wake him up. After a few strokes however, Roy remained unaffected by it and just continued to sleep.
The animal groaned and decided to pounce on him, hard. Digging it's claws in his chest and shook him up. Roy slightly winced in pain as the animal continued it's antics to wake her master up.
Giving up, Roy groggily sat up and put the animal down on the sofa. Then he stretched his arms and yawned afterwards. " Yuki... I'm tired and I still got something to do so I'm not in much mood to play with you right now. " He uttered, still half asleep as his pet white shiba inu looked at him curiously.
Then it stood up and walked away to the other room for a few seconds and another few seconds later Roy watched his pet came back, carrying her empty food bowl in her mouth.
" Ah, I guess you're hungry. I believe I haven't even fed you last night since it was already late. I'm so sorry about that. " Roy said as he yawned again before he stood up from his couch and took his dog's empty food bowl. Then headed to the kitchen with Yuki following him from behind.
Roy opened his fridge and got out some leftovers for his dog. After filling in her bowl, Roy knelt down and placed the food bowl near his pet. He then stood up and watched as Yuki sniff her food bowl before taking a bite.
With that, Roy decided to prepare his coffee. " I should bring you to work with me today, since I might come back home even later than last night because of the party. " He said as he got his cup and sat on the chair on his dining table.
He took a sip at his coffee and eyed his pet eating happily before he spoke once more, " I can't possibly leave you here alone to starve when there's probably a buffet there. "
Roy continued looking at his pet until he finishes his cup of coffee. Once his cup was empty, he stood up and went to the sink and washed the cup.
By that time, Yuki has also finished eating and started to groom her fur, then she watched as Roy knelt down in front of her so she looked at her master curiously.
" Since I'm bringing you to work with me today, I want you to behave, alright? " Roy said as he reached out his hand to Yuki's head to pet it.
Yuki growled contentedly as she wagged her tail in delight, she barked as if saying yes in reply. " Good girl. " Roy said as he handed her a bowl of water. Yuki gladly drank from the bowl afterwards as Roy continued to pet her.
Then Roy stood up and yawned, " Guess I fell asleep last night. I still haven't written anything yet so I'd better hurry to the office so I can work on it there. " He uttered.
Then he wondered, " What time is it now anyway? " He asked himself as he looked at the clock, his eyes grew wide as he saw the time, it was already 1100.
" When did it get so late? I'd better hurry. " Roy uttered as he hurriedly went to his bathroom, Yuki eyed her master running and shut the door closed.
Even though she may not understand everything her master says or do, it is enough for her to understand that this is important to her master and it certainly isn't any laughing matter.
~ Brigadier General Mustang's office ~
" Ha ha ha, now that was funny! Can you repeat that again, Havoc? " Breda barely said out loud, since he was laughing hard.
" Hey! This is something serious. This is nothing to laugh about! " Havoc said angrily.
" But your poem is really priceless and unique, Lieutenant Havoc. " Fuery said, " It's just a bit to cheesy for you so it feels weird. " Falman added
" I've never knew you could make a poem such as this, it's so not like the Havoc we know." Breda said with a wide grin. Havoc sighed, " I have to remind myself that I'm never asking you guys for advice or opinions anymore. "
The others smirked at him, " Just who is your partner, Havoc? You were really poetic with this poem. Mind telling us who was your inspiration? " Breda teased as Havoc took the paper containing his poem from him. " You'll find out at the party later. " He replied.
Then Havoc sighed again and spoke dejectedly. " However... Will I really have the nerve to say this poem to everyone later..? Especially to my partner? Or will I just make a a complete fool of myself in front of her and everybody? "
" Give it a try and you'll find out about it yourself. " A person said coming from behind Havoc and the others.
The others turned back and saw Brigadier General Mustang with his pet Yuki closing the door behind them. The four happily greeted their superior as Roy did the same while hurriedly making his way to his desk.
Like before, he opened a compartment in his desk and took out the paperwork that he needs to pass to the Fuhrer before the set deadline. As soon as he got it, he hurriedly made his way back to the door.
" Hey, chief... why do I feel like you're such in a hurry today? " Havoc asked as Roy opened the door, but looked at him and responded before heading out, " Because unlike you Havoc, I haven't had much chance to write something nor do I have any material gift to give away to my partner, so I have to hurry with this errands so that I can find time to do so. "
Then Roy looked at Yuki that was patiently sitting beside Fuery. " Sergeant Fuery, take care of Yuki for me for awhile and try to humor her. "
Fuery nodded and saluted, " Yes, sir. I'd gladly look after her. " He said as he lifted Yuki to his lap, making the white pup relax and lean comfortably as Fuery pet her.
With that, Roy went out and closed the door behind him.
" Well, even the General seems to be very anxious for the party later. Hope he'll be able to finish writing the love song in time. I was looking forward to hearing what the General come up with later. " Falman said as Fuery and Havoc nodded.
" Yeah, I was looking forward to it too. " Fuery said as he played with Yuki's paws, " Lets hope that your master will finish the song a little later, right, Yuki? " The pup then barked two times in response.
" We know he'll manage so we don't have to worry about that much. The General is talented in this kind of things. " Havoc said as the other two nod in response.
" It would be better if we worry about our own problems for the party rather than worrying about General. right, Breda? " He added as he got no response he repeated his name twice. " Breda? Breda where are you? "
Getting no response once more, the other two also helped look around. A minute later, they found Breda on top of the bookshelf again.
" Breda... what on earth are you doing up there? " Havoc asked as Breda looked frightened, " Take that thing away from me! " He said pointing out to something. " I won't go down until it's gone from this room! " He added.
The others curiously took a look at to where Breda was pointing out, then they grinned at him as they realized the reason.
" Oh yeah, we forgot that you're afraid of dogs. " Fuery said as he looked at Yuki that's in his arms. The pup playfully barked thrice at Breda making the latter fear her more.
" Aww come one, Lieutenant Breda. She looks so cute and friendly why are you so afraid of something so adorable? " Falman teased.
" Simple, I hate dogs. " Breda said as he continued to cling to the wall to get further away from the pup.
Havoc then took Yuki from Fuery and gently held it up to Breda. " Now come on, this dog won't bite if you atleast try to pet it. " He said teasingly. He laughed at the look of Breda every time he raised Yuki up closer to him. " Put her down! " Breda yelled.
" Well looks like my revenge came early today. " Havoc added as him and the other two laugh. Soon Fuery held Yuki from the corner as Falman and Havoc helped Breda get down.
~~~ The Fuhrer's office. ~~~
" Well I must say that you've given me your paperwork a lot earlier than what I expected. " Fuhrer Grumman said as he looked at the papers that Roy gave him. " You have probably had someone helped you out with this, I presume? " He added as Roy nod at him.
" Yes, we finished it yesterday. After talking with Fullmetal and the others. " Roy responded. Hearing him say the word Fullmetal made him remember what Grumman has planned for the poor lad at the party later.
" By the way, Fuhrer. I guess you were serious about partnering males with fellow males. As much as Major Armstrong is overjoyed by your decision, Fullmetal seems to be quite against it. " Roy added as Grumman grinned.
" Oh, I am really serious about that since it will be fun seeing most of the guys in disgust after finding out who their partner is and I'm sure Edward would come to appreciate Major Armstrong's company eventually tonight. They are, after all... good friends. " Grumman said casually.
" I hope you're right, sir. Though it will make this event a little more exciting, We still don't want any catastrophes happening around here seeing that it has already been quite peaceful now. " Roy leaned on the chair he's sitting on and relax.
Grumman smiled and also leaned back on his chair to relax. " I highly doubt that there will be any trouble, since most would just take my little joke funny and enjoy themselves. But in case there will be trouble... I'm sure, you and your team will be there to settle everyone down. " He said as Roy smiled.
" You can count on us, sir. But I hope we won't have to do so, that way we can just enjoy the party more. " Roy said calmly.
Grumman nod at him and replied. " Let's hope for the best and just have a fun time. " Roy nod in agreement as well.
Then Grumman eyed Roy and spoke, " Brigadier General, Can I ask you and your men for a favor? "
Roy looked at him and ask, " Of course, sir. What is it? "
" Although the preparation for the party is almost complete, I would only rest assure that everything will be fine, If you and your team would overlook the preparation and helped out until it's completion. Would that be alright? "
Roy gulped and look at his watch, seeing that it's already noon. He then looked away and bit his lip and soon sighed as he felt hopeless, " Will I really be able to do what I planned later night in this case? " He thought to himself.
Grumman coughed to get his attention. " Is there something wrong, Brigadier General? " He asked as Roy looked at him and shook his head.
" No, sir. Everything is alright and me and my men would surely love to help you out. " Roy said with a smile as Grumman eyed him curiously. " I could still tell that something is bothering you, Brigadier General. "
Roy looked at him earnestly and shrugged. " I guess I'm just a bit anxious about the party itself later. But other than that, I think I'm fine. "
Soon Grumman smiled, " I see, don't worry. I'm sure all will work out great for you later if you don't think about it too much. "
Roy nodded in agreement, " You're right sir, but I'm quite curious to know if you can give me one more friendly advice that can help me for the party later. " He asked as Grumman look up and thought about it for awhile. " Hmm, give me a moment... "
Then Grumman looked at Roy's eyes and spoke, " Just simply express yourself. Tell everything your mind tells you what you truly feel about her. Seeing as you probably know her more than me since you've known her more than everybody else as well. "
" Well that's true. " Roy said as he closed his eyes and crossed his arms. " Just simply express myself, huh? " He thought to himself.
Then Roy opened his eyes and looked at his watch again, it was already lunch time and he and his men still has a lot to do after.
" Well sir. I have to go now. Let's just meet later at the party seeing as we both have a lot to do. " Roy said as he stood up and head to the door.
As soon as he opened the door, he looked back and bowed respectfully to Grumman, " Please excuse me, Fuhrer. "
" You are excused, Brigadier General. You may go. " Grumman said as he turned and looked at the paperwork that Roy gave him again as Roy left his office quietly.
Outside, Roy let out another sigh, " Well better get to work. " He uttered as he headed to his office. " I really wonder when will I be able to finish the song. There's only a few hours left before the party begins... will I really have time for that? " He added as he made his way to his office.
As soon as he got there, he told his men what Fuhrer Grumman ask them to do and they wasted no time and went to where the party would be held.
Hours passed by slowly as they worked hard to make sure that the party later at night would progressed without problems.
Although they did work hard, they still find themselves joking around with each other. Thanks to Breda's constant fear of dogs getting in the way of work. They find themselves having fun despite the workload.
Well as long as they don't break anything in the process. Keeping the dog away from Second Lieutenant Breda would still be for the best or else they'll have more work if ever something breaks down and it could also make the whole party itself a failure so they should avoid any damage as possible.
As they continued to work, the hours pass them by. Once all work is done, they find themselves just waiting for time to pass and relax till the party starts.
All except for one.
~~~ End of Chapter Four: Preparation ~~~
Author's Note: I'll finish writing chapter five as soon as possible. Just have to work on something for school but I'll finish it soon, so let me finish it first before I reread this and fix some errors. Hope you liked this story, I'll finish it within this week so I can work on other stories as well.
And the next chapter might be the last... or not. It depends, but you'll get to see Roy's Performance soon enough. Ha ha~ I'm sure you'll like it since I'll make it so. So hope you'll look forward to it. :D
By the way, if you're wondering on how Roy ever got the dog, it's gonna be explained on How to make a date's chapter seven which will be the next story I'll update as soon as I finish this story. ;)
