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Ch. 6

Roy is getting tired of walking the yellow brick road. Despite his efforts, he still cannot find his lieutenant. He's thirsty, he's hungry, and he's pissed off with his two companions. Talk about a horrible day. He looked around, seeking for something to quench his thirst.

"Crow, Joe." Mustang called.

The two, although busy arguing, immediately came to his service.

"Yes, boss?" asked the scarecrow, "is there something I can do?"

"Yes." Mustang replied, "I need you to tell me if there is a place where I can drink water."

"But sir, can't you just ask water from the good witch?" asked the robot.

Mustang didn't even put it into consideration. After all, he is aware of the fact that the witch hated him. She might put poison on the water. He is not a freeloader either, he wouldn't ask other people for the things he needs.

"No," said Mustang, "She had helped us enough."

The robot shrugged and the scarecrow thought about the question for a moment.

"Yes, there is." The scarecrow said, "In the forest nearby."

"The forest?" asked Roy, "Does it follow the path to Emerald City?"

"No, sir." The scarecrow replied, "We'll have to turn left when we see the forest on the side of the road. Emerald City is straight ahead."

Mustang nodded.

"I see." He said, "Nevermind. Let's go straight ahead, I need to find Hawkeye."

"Sir," interrupted the robot, "Not that I am against your decision but I think we should go to the forest to get some water for you. After all, it may be hard for you to keep up in such poor conditions."

"We cannot waste time." said Roy, "I do not exactly enjoy thinking about my subordinate's current condition. She might be in some kind of danger or worse, she might be with the likes of you two."

"What's an hour sir?" asked the robot, "You would waste more time if you pass out in the middle of the road."

Mustang sighed, he faced worse in Ishbal but despite this, he knows that his strength isn't sufficient to walk the yellow brick road for the whole day.

"Maybe you're right." Mustang said, "Maybe we should go to the forest."

So the three walked the yellow brick road, seeking the forest. After around thirty minutes of walking, they saw a sign that said:

Welcome to the Forest!

"This looks… inviting." Stated Roy.

"Lovely." Remarked the scarecrow, his words, dripping with sarcasm.

On their way in, a crow flew in front of their faces, obviously in a hurry. The scarecrow screamed like a little girl.

"Oh, so you're a sissy too, dried grass?" mocked the robot.

"Shut the hell up." The scarecrow said, frowning, "What do you know?"

"It's an effin' crow, man." Said the robot, "It should be afraid of you."

"You two, shut up." Said Mustang, "Let's just move it so that we could get out of here sooner."


Back with Hawkeye:

She stopped running after getting far enough from the cottage.

'They should know that I'm gone by now.' She thought, 'Hopefully, they won't find me.'

She took the steps, feeling the earth on her feet. It does not bother her much. All she wants to do is find her superior, make sure that he is safe.

"I wonder if he's nearby." She wondered, "Is he alright?"

She continued walking, hoping that the three fairies wouldn't find her. Suddenly, she heard a loud growl from somewhere.


Somewhere else:

A crystal ball is currently presenting Hawkeye's every move. A watchful eye closely observing her every move. She was interrupted when something flew inside. She smiled when she saw her crow.

"Oh, you're back, Diablo." The unknown person said. "Today, before the sun sets, our plans will be put into action and the curse shall be completed. Goodnight Aurora, for Maleficent is going to send you into an eternal slumber!"

And the strange person, now identified as Maleficent cackled along with her crow, Diablo.