HEEEEEY. So! I messed up. xD Turns out that Eddie-boy doesn't become a State Alchemist until episode 6. So I'm pretending he was already a State Alchemist when Azalea met him, and therefore, am removing the State Alchemy exam from the story. ..
New chapter? HAHA, IT IS. I really don't know where this is going as of now. Just bear with me! Oh, and I've recently gained an obsession with Kuroshitsuji, or Black Butler. Soooo I might just make another story! xD Anyways, on with ze story. I DO NOT OWN, NUTHHING.
_ Idontevenknow POV.
12:00 PM. Waaaaay too early to get up. Or, at least to Azalea. An agitated Nikolai repeatedly prodded at her form, which was effectively cocooned in every blanket she had. And therefore, she didn't stir.
Well, until Nikki-boy flipped the mattress, slamming both it and a defenseless Azalea into the wall with such force that a crack jutted all the way from the cream-colored carpet, to the ceiling.
What a perfect day to start a great day!
"FREAKING PICKLE-MINTS I HAAAATE YOU. I WILL EAT YOUR KNEEEECAPS!"
Yep. This day will be so much fun.
...
It had been about a week since the pair fled Lior. Today, the Elric Brothers would return to Central. And inevitably, Azalea would be forced to feel his wrath, as Nikolai decided to make her to meet them at the town's train station. Great.
Luckily, the two arrived on time, even though Roy had left a bit before them, seeing as Azalea had chased Nikolai while biting at his knees, and they also had to get ready and put on those stupid disguises. But they arrived nevertheless, neither of them too shocked to see a couple of rope-bound men being hustled out of the only train there. Azalea sighed, her gaze catching a small "battle" between Roy and another, burly yet incredibly ugly man. She knew that his kneecaps wouldn't be nearly as tasty as Nik's. The duel lasted about twenty seconds, with Mr. Flame Pony being the winner by setting the man on fire.
Azalea snorted, being only a few yards away by now, "You always go too far, Musty!" It was true. Roy Mustang had snapped at her a few times in the past. Pun-pun. Nikolai must've caught eye of the Elrics, as he made an annoyed sound at the back of his throat. Roy went on to give a weird introduction to the probably half-dead man.
Azalea's POV::
Al must've noticed us first, as his red eyes moved to us. I imagined a grin on that metallic face of his. I remember had wondered how, if he was the younger of the two brothers, then, how he got so tall. But then, the first time I heard him take a step, it was obvious by the hollow sound. There really wasn't anything in there. But I'm not one to judge.
Alphonse looked a bit nervous to be talking to me. It probably had something to do with our last conversation. He had to have known me somehow! My eyebrow twitched slightly, I resisted the urge to bite my lower lip. Meanwhile, Ed was throwing a fit at Roy, too oblivious to notice us.
"Hey, Al! It's been a while. Roy over there asked us to hurry back before you guys. I guess he thought you could handle it." Lie. I inwardly sighed. I hadn't mentioned anything to him about Kishin or what I assassinated.
He seemed to loosen up a little, "H-Hello Mackenzie, Hello Leon. Yeah, Brother and I took care of it, and some other things." He gestured to the unconscious men. I flinched at the hidden meaning in his words, curiosity piqued when he glanced suspiciously yet somehow relieved-ly at Nik. Did Al know him, too? Were we friends before, in Resembool?
Edward must've noticed us then. His temper must've not lowered yet, either.
"YOU! YOU JUST LEFT US!"
"Sorr-"
"NO! HAHA, NONO. NOOO FORGIVENESS. YOU MUST THINK I'M LIKE A LITTLE ANT, SO TINY THAT IT COULD FALL THROUGH THE GROUND WITHOUT EVEN DIGGING!"
"That's not-" I sighed as his rant continued. Nik looked ready to stab someone in the kneecaps. We ignored him, then, however, we I caught pieces of his rant. It went a bit like, "ASDFGHJKL. MINT BUNNIEEEEEEEEEES ARE UGLY THAT DOESN'T EVEN MAKE SENSE, YO. IM EVEN A RAPPER NOW. JEALOUS? HA, YOU'RE JEALOUS. JELLY BELLY? I BELIEVE SO. BIATCH."
"So, wanna go catch some lunch?"
...
Roy called us to his office after our lunch break, a certain Elric brother draining mine and Nik's wallets. Despicable.
Apparently, he was assigning them another mission: to supervise Shou Tucker during his re-evaluation, a State Alchemist famous for making Chimeras, his best creation being a Chimera that spoke English.
I droned out.
Of course I did. And instead I thought about hot sexy Roy would look like in a miniskirt.
We left a few minutes later, Mr. Flame-face driving us to Shou's house. Why did I come along, again?
_ Timeskip Edward POV.
Dafuq. Is it even legal to own a house this big?!
We all climbed out of the car, the four of us gaping at the size of the house - no, mansion. I stepped forward, ready to steal their grass and sell it. But, that idea was cut short by A FUCKING HUGE, FURRY BEAST landing smack-dab on my face. I fell to the ground immediately. I heard several snickers and giggles around me, Nikolai's standing out the most. Oooh, I was two seconds away from beating him.
Pushing the dog off of me, I stood, dusting my pants just as two people stepped forward. The younger of the two, a small girl, scolded the dog. The man, Shou, I guessed, apologised. My peripheral vision noticed Mackenzie stiffen, shoulders raised like an offended cat. She was so odd. Something must've been up, but I dismissed it.
Mr. Tucker allowed us inside, his house a mess. He apologised for that, too.
"Wow. Big brother's clothes are funny.." The girl, Nina, mused, pulling at Al's glove. I cringed unnoticeably, looking away. Al came up with an excuse, luckily, causing me to sigh in relief.
Now that I think about it.. Neither Makenzie nor Nikolai have asked about Al's "form", nor did have they ever seemed the slightest bit uncomfortable. I'm glad for that.
Mr. Stick-up-my-butt turned to Shou, who was staring rather obviously at Al, "You'll have time to discuss their natures at a later hour. Until you so, just accept them," he turned to Mackenzie and Nikolai, who were oddly silent, "And you two, go back to my office. I'll meet with you later to discuss your next mission." They nodded stiffly, turning and disappearing out the door, along with Nina, who went to play outside. Shou continued talking, and yet I didn't hear him; my mind was distracted.
Another mission? How long will they be gone? Tch! Why do I care?!
"Brother? Mr. Tucker's talking to you.."
"E-Eh? Oh!"
Roy sighed.
_ Azalea POV.
I watched Nina's braids bounce as she led us outside, a small smile brushing my lips.
Kawaii~ Hehe.
She led Nik and I outside, where Alexander, their dog, lay licking at his paw. She then ran over to him, her hands rubbing at his side, "Aren't cha guys gonna play?" My gaze widened in surprise, before I offered the girl a small smile and took a few steps to reach her, my hand finding its way to her head and ruffling her locks affectionately.
"Maybe some other time, okay? I have'ta go do important business.~" Her eyes widened.
"You promise?"
"I promise. I'll come play games with you aaaaaall day when I get the chance, m'kay?"
"M'kay," Nina replied and I stood, smiling down at her. Turning, I began to walk away, barely reaching the gate before she continued, "Bye-Bye Big Sisser! You too, Big Brother Number Two!" I replied with a wave, smiling widely.
Nik, however, was surprised; he must've not expected Nina to speak to him. He replied with a nod, a smile barely seen on his lips.
Nina really was something, she really was. I immediately thought of her as a younger sister; people like her lit up a room with their presence. Somewhere in the back of my mind I pictured Ed and Al pouting and sulking in the corner, because Nina wasn't in the house anymore.
It was sad that she wouldn't be able to shine as long as we thought.
AAAANNNNNNNND, FINISHED~ x3 Hope you enjoyed!
I've been thinking that Nik hasn't been getting enough attention, so I might make a special chapter, unrelated to the plot, about him. It's gonna be hilarious, I already have I planned out, MUAHAHAHA.
See ya next time, baybee~
