Hello everyone! I know you're all anxious to read the newest chapter of Vanilla Mangoes. This makes me so happy that you guys really enjoy reading my story. I had writer's block when I came to this one, Armstrong isn't an easy character to work with. Well, I hope you guys enjoy this. It's a bit short in my opinion, and I think it could have been better. Well, enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own FMA. But if I did, Roy and Ed would always be together. -hugs Roy and Ed-


Chapter 9: Surprises

Roy's eyes widened in horror as he watched Armstrong enter the Rockbell home. Thoughts raced through his mind.

"What's going on?" Ed asked sleepily. "What's Armstrong doing here?"

Roy shook his head in response. He didn't know how to answer Edward. But, he certainly wanted to find out for himself.

After packing up the tent, both men walked into the house. They went into the basement and put away the camping gear. Ed began to wonder if Armstrong was really there, or if he was a figment of his over active imagination. Then Armstrong sat down at the breakfast table and both Roy and Ed realized it was really him.

"Good morning Edward Elric. Fuhrer Mustang," he said with a smile. "How nice to see you again!"

Both men smiled slightly and nodded their heads, so as not to incur a story about how manners were an Armstrong tradition or something. Ed sat down at the table. Followed slowly by Roy, who sat down next to him. During breakfast, Armstrong explained his presence in the Rockbell home. It sounded simple enough and was accepted by both men. He was there to chop some firewood for Pinako and Winry. It put their fears of Central being under attack aside and made them relieved that it wasn't a business visit.

After breakfast, Ed and Roy decided to take another walk. This time though, Winry, Izumi, and Alphonse wanted to go with them. Could they not take a hint? Oh well.

They walked the trails up to the forest. They happened upon a stream and stopped for a bit so they could fish. Ed and Al sparred a bit, while being scrutinized by Izumi. Roy watched Ed and Winry shook her head as if to say they still acted like children. She was the only one who caught any fish, proudly showing them off that evening at dinner.

The next day, Roy and Ed left for central again. They waved good-bye to the crowd of people gathered outside the Rockbell residence. As they got on the train, Roy whispered something into Ed's ear. This made the young man chuckle and whisper a reply into his lover's ear, followed by a quick kiss on the lips and blushing cheeks.

They enjoyed the ride in silence. Talking every so often so as not to be bored. After a while, Ed came up with a playful game that would keep them occupied for the rest of the trip.

They arrived at home in the evening and Ed quickly went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

He seems very happy, Roy thought. I hope this feeling will last us forever. God knows we deserve it. He started to laugh to himself. Ed took it wrong and felt his food was being criticized. After being kissed, he quieted down and finished his meal.

Before bed, Roy had been reading a book. He was deeply engrossed in it when Ed came in. he was wearing one of Roy's white military shirts. You could see his automail leg coming out from the bottom of the shirt.

"Roy?" he asked in a sultry voice.

"Hmm?" Roy grunted in reply.

Ed tried again, this time he took the book away from Roy and looked into his eyes.

"Roy?"

"Yes," Roy said. "To what do I owe this pleasure? What could you be thinking, Edward?"

"Probably the same as you right now," he replied with a smile. "Besides, I missed you."

With that, Edward leaned down and kissed Roy on the lips. Roy kissed back and started to pull Edward onto the bed, placing him next to him.

"And I thought I was the mischievous one," Roy said quietly.


So what did you think? I leave some things to your own imagination because you should use it while reading a story. But alas, it may be a while before the next chapter. My brother is coming home this week and I have to get ready. Hopefully I'll be able to give you guys one more chapter before break. Don't forget to review! I have nothing else to live for, so please? gives famous puppy dog eyes