Author's note: I do not own FMA or its characters. This is AU.
Braving the Lion's Den
It had originally been a simple plan: visit Lieutenant Hawkeye and see if she could talk the Elric brothers into remaining with the military. No one knew quite how the two boys had managed to get the younger's body back, but the military really didn't want to loose two alchemists of their talent, even if the younger wasn't strictly a State Alchemist. Some digging had brought to light the fact that with Colonel Mustang's death, the Elric brothers had become emancipated minors under the care of the lieutenant.
Unfortunately, Lieutenant Hawkeye had just taken maternity leave which meant he would have to track her down at home instead of at the office. Her address was easy enough to come by, but actually getting in to see the lieutenant was another story. First he'd had to pass the twin sentinels of the Elric brothers at the front door, and then the scrutiny of Brigadier General Hughes' widow and Miss Rockbell before being admitted to her presence.
He had never met the lieutenant off duty before. When he was ushered into the living, he almost didn't recognize the woman. The woman in the pale green jumper with blond hair spilling over her shoulders was a far cry from the neatly uniformed sniper he remembered. It was a pleasant meeting. Hakuro would admit to that. He wasn't quite sure what else was accomplished.
They had tea and discussed a number of things. Lt. Hawkeye made it clear that the choice belonged to the Elrics brothers and she was not going to interfere in the matter. She offered him a cookie. He brought up the matter of the yet unnamed father of her child. She gave a soft giggle.
"I thought everyone knew."
The lieutenant didn't answer his question though. After a half hour of polite conversation, he was shown the door. The general didn't know if he had accomplished anything, but he had the feeling that he had narrowly missed being in a very dangerous situation.
Theme: An Unexpected Vistor