My Fullmetal Drabble Collection

by Ulquiorra9000

Chapter 35: Subject

Ed finally got together again with Roy and Maes for rehearsal on the front steps of Central HQ. "Okay, I think we've got our sound pinned down," Ed said. "Now we gotta write some songs. I'm gonna sing 'em."

"Not me?" Maes cried. "I have a wonderful falsetto that I can -"

"Drummers don't sing!" Ed retorted. "Look, let's start playing, and I'll improvise. Ready, go!"

Passing people stopped and listened in fascination, but there were no words. "Sing, fullmetal boy!" Roy told him.

"Okay, uh..." Ed swallowed. "When high noon comes, and you've gotta get lunch, there's nothing you can beat, except steak you can eat!"

The audience clapped as Maes burst out laughing. "So that's our subject matter!" he chuckled. "Good food! I should grill some steak for my family dinner tonight!"

Ed groaned. "Why do I keep thinking with my stomach?!"