…I haven't update for months…
…Feel free to throw anything at me -covers head with a pan- I'm ready now…
I rewrite the chapter for about 3 or 4 times before I'm finally stuck with a writer's block… Argh, I hope some of you still read this…
I don't own FMA.
The guard standing by the VIP room opened the door for them as he bowed, while both Edward and Envy entered the room. It was quite a big room, with that long table in the middle, and there were couches by the corner of the room, while there was a pot plant each at the end of the couch, and beside the door, some hanging on the ceiling beside the large window.
Although the room was big, yet it looks a little empty since the only thing in there were the couches, table and chairs, while the peoples were sitting in their seats, or scattered within the room, and some workers were sitting by the side, waiting for orders.
Yet the view in front of him was breathtaking.
The window replaced the wall of the other side of the room, while the view of the night came to side. The buildings' light underneath, blinking and changing colors to green, pink and yellow, colors that shone brightly in the dark, the night's sky in a dark blue near black, yet showing the tone of blue when it was by the stars; and the view is beautiful from this thirty-floor high room, plus the view was brought out more since the room was sort of dark.
"Well, it seems like we can finally start."
Sitting at the head of the table, was a middle-aged woman with black hair that was pinned up with numerous clips with decorative diamonds, a small red hat on her head while the black cloth, which seems a little transparent, covered most of her face.
She had a smile; or perhaps a smirk on her face as she holds onto a goblet with red wine in it, while the hand that had been moving the glass itself around half-heartedly stopped when Envy entered the room.
The crimson dress she was wearing has a deep V-shaped collar, while the dress itself sticks onto her body like a second skin, and spread out when it pass the thigh, the edge of her dress flows slightly as she adjust her position. Her hands were covered by a pair of short gloves, with red as base to accompany the black floral pattern. The golden necklace with a ruby right in the centre around her neck looks heavy to Edward, yet it wasn't too fanciful.
Wrath scoffed on his seat when Greed sat beside him, while the other gave him a glare of his own as his partner settled herself on the couch. A rather plump man settled himself beside Wrath, while gobbling down the meal in front of him. Edward chooses to settle himself behind Envy's seat, which is right beside Sloth's.
The seat beside Envy was empty, yet there was a laptop being placed on the table instead.
"Lust, is she not able to attend?" Dante asked, with her eyes focused on the empty seat beside Envy.
"Yes Mother," Sloth said, "Lust couldn't come back earlier because of the show she was putting up, and you know, that since she's the designer, she couldn't go before the show ends, or at least give her speech."
"I apologize for not being able to come back, I hope that everyone can understand my current state, and not mind that I'm participating in this state." the voice came from the laptop, while no image was shown on the screen.
"Never mind; it's better then not participating at all." Dante stated, while she lay back on her chair and started her speech.
"I'm sure that everyone knows why I am holding this family gathering, or should I say, meeting. It's the matter concerning about the heir of this company itself."
"Pride would be retiring soon, and I already appointed En-"
"Just a second, dear mother of mine," Greed stated, interrupting Dante's announcement, "It should be me wasn't it? Besides, I'm the second eldest in line, so it should be me taking over the company, make sense doesn't it?"
"Yes, it does make sense," Dante said, while eyeing the other coldly, "Yet you had forgotten the fact that you broken off all ties with this family, hence the second in line should be Envy."
"But," Greed retorted, not giving up yet, "This family, still have my name imprinted on the papers, so I'm still a part of this family by law-"
"It would be cancel out soon, don't you worry about that, Greed." Envy said; ignoring the warning glances from Sloth as Greed turned to face him.
"And we didn't need you anyway, since," Envy added, as he look into the other's eyes, "It will be me taking over the company anyway."
Wrath went stiff at Envy's words, face paling dramatically while he shift in his seat, hand trembling a little as it reach out for the glass, before it was knock down as he grab onto the glass immediately, yet attracting the others' attention onto him.
"Sorry…" he manages to choke out as his face flushed in embarrassment, head lowering down as he tried to turn away from the glare from Dante.
"See, even Wrath here didn't agree with you here!" Greed said, turning back to look at Envy as he continue, "It show how displease everyone id if you are taking over-"
"As you stated," Dante interrupted, "It's only Wrath who said it, not the rest of the family."
"Plus, don't you have your own business? I heard that you are doing quite well there… Or perhaps not so well, I guess?" Dante smirk in triumph when Greed paled, while she put down the goblet onto the table, "I heard that the few pubs you had was having some illegal affair, and I believe that your suppliers was decreasing for the bad affairs you have? Looks like you entered the black list yourself, and…" the smirk on her face faded while she look at Greed coldly, "You need a large amount of money to settle all this things."
"But it would be good again-"
"Silence," she snapped, while standing up from her seat, "You fool, do you think that I will leave this company to you so you can ruin it? No, and you better not come back after this, never step into this place again, leave!"
"Fine," Greed move out from his seat, while his partner stroll over to him as fast as possible, "But just you remember old hag; blood is thicker than water, and this fool you spoken of will always be your son." and with that, he exited the room.
Dante remained standing for a moment before she sits down again as she regains her calm, while she cleared her throat before she spoke, "Is anyone opposing this?"
"If it's about kicking Greed out, I don't think anyone will have any problem." Envy joked, while Edward managed to hold in a chuckle.
"I'm talking about you taking over the company." Dante retorted.
"Then I suppose we will talk about this in another day, since I have some matters to be taken care of, I shall take my leave." Envy said as he stood up from his seat, walking away towards the exit while Dante remained at her seat stiffly, eyebrows narrowing at the other's attitude.
"…Fine, we will postpone this to another day." she said as she stood out, exiting the room as well, Pride sighed, while Wrath sink down in his seat grumpily as Sloth let out a tired sigh.
"I don't believe that you have something to attend to." Edward stated, while Envy smirk before entering the lift.
"Well, I do have plans," he said as the door closed, while his hands cling onto the other's shoulder before he lean over to whisper, "Plans of how to seduce you up to my bed-"
"Quit fooling around." Edward said as he elbowed the other, making Envy winced at the pain as he let go.
"But I really have plans." Envy said as he pout, while Edward stare at him in disbelieve.
"…Really?"
"Yeah," he replied, as the lift reach the floor he wanted, and grab onto the hand of the 'blond', "I want to go to a place."
He led Edward out of the lift itself, while Edward tried to catch up with him, "Can't you at least let me change first?"
"Don't worry," Envy replied him with a smirk, while the person standing by the door hand over him a plastic bag, "You can change when we reach." and lead him out of the company, down the stairs was a cab, that he entered along with Edward.
After changing into a shirt and jeans, and putting a black jacket on, He took some time to get rid of the make-up on his face, and removed the wig as he tied his hair into a high ponytail, before exiting the public washroom.
He stuff his hand into the pocket of the jacket as he look around the place itself, while the plastic bag containing his previous clothes in his free hand.
Envy grinned at him, "Nice, now let's go and get a drink-"
"Wait, a drink?" Envy's grin turned wider, "Well, some relaxation after the stiff meeting… But if you're too scared or afraid to step into the bar, then I guess I would have to go on my own…"
"Nonsense," Edward glared at him, walking pass him as he get into the car. Envy chuckled, but followed after the blond as he set himself beside Edward, slouching down from his seat.
Soon O'chibi, very, very soon…A smirk curled up on his face as he peeked at the blond by his side, whom was leaning onto the window while watching the night scenery in boredom.
Their trip in the car didn't take long as they stopped by an alley. Envy went down, holding the door for Edward as he joked, "-After you, my Lady." and got a glare from the blond. When the car drove off, Edward spotted a door hidden within the shadows, and looked at Envy in question. Envy simply smiled, and Edward took that as a 'yes', and followed the teen right at his back as they came upon the entrance of the bar.
Music spilled out as soon as the door was open. Edward blinked, the colorful lights of the club was a pain to his eyes as he walked in along with Envy, tailing behind him as he squeezed through the crowd. They settled down on a couch, and drinks were served as soon as they sat. Staring at the glass with dark violet liquid within it, Edward stared at Envy for an explanation.
"Have a taste," Envy said, handing a glass to him, "-Just something to feel you up."
Edward eyed the drink in suspicion, but still, he took over the glass and drank the liquor down. Envy whistled as he finished, and clapped in encouragement as Edward place his glass down. He shifted closer to Edward, placing an arm around his shoulder as he pull the blond closer to himself. Edward watched as Envy spoke, noticing his pale pink lips that curled in pleasure, and felt warm all of the sudden as he swallowed.
He leaned back into the couch as he waited for Envy to finish his drink; the teen simply gulped down the liquor and finished it much faster than Edward had take. Placing the glass down, Envy turned to grin at the blond.
"You ready for another round?"
Edward smirked, "Bring it on."
Envy grinned and turned for the waitress. The evil glint within his eyes was shining brighter than before…
A tray of 12 glasses was served in the first round; Envy finished his share without any problem, and Edward managed to keep up with him, while a faint blush formed on his face from the last drink.
Another tray of 12 glasses was served; once again, both finished without any problem. Envy peeked at the blond beside him, a smirk curling up as he noticed the faint blush on the blond's face. It took much longer this time as Edward left for a short toilet break.
"I'will be back, so don't try to move by your own." said Edward, standing up as he walked wobblingly towards the bathroom. Envy smiled and wave in reassurance, a silent promise that he wouldn't be walking away. As Edward walked into the bathroom, Envy waved at the waiter once again, and whisper into his ear. Both shared a knowing smile as the waiter walked off with his order.
A glass of yellow liquor was placed in front of Edward by the time he came back.
"…What's this?"
"The club special edition, it's called 'Scorpion'." Envy replied. Edward stared at the glass in front of him, and then to Envy.
"A glass for this round only?" Envy smirked at the question.
"Oh no, O'chibi…" he purred, pulling at the neck of the bottle that he had been hiding under the table, "-It would be two of this for us each…"
"…Envy, you told me it was the last round previously."
"Aw come one, Edward," Envy leaned forward with a pout, startling the blond to lean further into the couch, "Treat it as a reward for this hard-working me, I mean, I need to let out my stress!" he stared into those golden orbs, leaning closer to his face.
"And you, O'chibi, don't forget that you agreed to come along…"
"Fine," Edward grunted, pushing the face in front of him as he grabbed the glass on the table, "I will drink, and just shut the hell up already."
And Envy watched in satisfactory as Edward drank the glass of liquor.
The scorpion; seemed harmless, yet dangerous for its tail.
That was the reason why he had chosen this wine.
One and a half of the bottles of wine are gone. Envy was starting to panic; he was starting to feel heavy-headed, his focus was lowering down, but Edward had no signs of turning drunk except for the flush on his face.
He couldn't let himself to be the one falling first.
Taking over the glass that the blond finished, he poured another cup, just like the other times, and secretly dropped a tablet into the drink. He was sure that Edward wasn't going to notice; the place he picked was especially dark, and within their condition, his sight must have blurred.
"Edward, your glass…"
"Hmmm?" grunted Edward, as he lean forward to pick up the glass on the table. Envy hissed, and grabbed the blond's arm to prevent further access.
"Edward, that's my glass. Here," he stuffed the glass into his hands, "this is yours."
Edward nodded in response, and pulls the glass by his lips and stopped. Envy watched, going stiff on the pause as he eyed the blond nervously.
"Envy… Why aren't you drinking?" Envy let out the breath that he was holding in, and smiled nervously as he took his own glass. As he swallowed down the burning liquor, Edward had already finished his drink. He watched as the blond closing his eyes, and…
Wait, why the hell is I feeling so…!
Envy's body fall down to the side in the next moment, now sound asleep. Edward opened his eyes; his previous hints of sleepiness were washed away as he sat up straight, looking down at the figure beside him. He smirked, spitting out the tablet in his mouth as he dropped it into the glass.
The little pack in his palm still had bits of the powdery substance he dropped into Envy's glass when he pretended that he took that wrong drink.
"The powder melts faster into the drink, Envy," he smirked, pushing the figure at his side; resulting Envy falling down to the ground with a slam. Edward winced.
"…Oops"
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