Pairing: Roy/Ed
Warning: shonen-ai, angst
Disclaimers: I do not own Roy, Ed or any other characters from FMA.
Notes: -hugs everyone- Thanks for your reviews!
RUMORS
Chapter 3: A new mission
by Sara-chan
"Edward Elric?"
The said boy turned and nodded at the officer in acknowledgment. "Yeah?" He was reading an alchemy book in the library. His brother was sitting not far away, studying an essay about the Philosopher Stone.
"Colonel Mustang ordered me to lend you your new mission." With that said, the man brought out of his coat a long letter.
Ed vaguely heard the officer leave the room. His eyes darkened as he read the order.
Damn him!
"What is it, Nii-san?" Al asked as he approached his brother.
"That bastard is sending me to Ariabel which is at least a 3 days- trip!" the boy replied with a scowl.
"What is the mission, Nii-san?" Al asked patiently. His brother could rant about the Colonel indefinitely.
"There is a rumor the Philosopher stone might be there." Ed's curiosity was picked, so he didn't really mind the mission. He should focus on the Philosopher stone instead of that man. And it would be an excellent opportunity to escape the Colonel.
- YYY -
"What do you mean Full Metal left?"
Roy raised his eyes from his new report and frowned darkly at Havoc who was standing in front of his desk. The blonde officer blinked at the question.
"Well, he left this morning. You gave him a new mission, remember?"
Roy stared at him, which made Havoc nervous. Sweats began to fall behind his neck. He had never heard the Colonel's voice turning so cold. He felt like he had missed something. Roy's eyes darkened and he dropped his papers.
"I did not give Full Metal a mission for the simple reason there wasn't," the Colonel replied slowly as if he wanted Havoc to understand each of his words.
Havoc nearly shuddered under his superior's cold gaze. "But… that's not possible. I met Bayeur before he went to see Edward-kun. I talked with him and that's how I knew he had a mission from you for the kid."
A long and silent minute passed when they didn't say anything. Bayeur had lied since Mustang wasn't the one who had sent him .So that meant someone else had sent the officer.
Suddenly, Havoc had a thought. "Isn't Bayeur working for…"
"Archer," answered Mustang through his teeth. His eyes turned dark. His fist hit suddenly the desk, making the poor lieutenant jump.
"Dammit!" Roy cursed, "I don't like it one bit." He stared at the wall for a long time, and then stood up brusquely. "Havoc, let's go."
"Where, sir?" the officer asked dumbfounded by his Colonel's unusual comportment.
"Ariabel," the Colonel answered.
He looked angry and a bit agitated. That wasn't the usual Colonel's cool behaviour. But it was Ed they were talking about after all. Everybody knew that when the boy was concerned, Mustang would act differently. Havoc sighed. Those two could be so stupid sometimes. The office had been taking bets about how long it would take before they ended together. Havoc hoped they wouldn't take long or else he would lose a month of his salary.
- YYY -
"Al--------- !"
His head hurt like hell and he couldn't see straight. He could feel blood leaking from his forehead but he didn't give a damn. He had to find his brother!
"Al! Damn it!" He coughed and nearly vomited right there on the floor. He must have a concussion. Hell, he felt like he would faint, but he wouldn't give the bastard the pleasure to see him give up.
"Where the hell did you take my brother, bastard!" he shouted at the man standing before him.
"Edward Elric, I told you to not interfere with my business, but you didn't listen to me." Dark hair fell around the man's face as he leaned over the boy's bleeding body. The dark alley was a good place to hide them, but Edward thought it was rather bad since no one would be able to help him.
"Damn you, if you hurt my brother I will kill you!" Ed knew his threats didn't mean anything for the man. The bastard knew he had the upper hand. Damn it! He shouldn't have accepted this mission!
"Listen to me Full Metal. You are not the one I want to kill. You are just a pawn in my plan," the man said as his hand harshly grabbed the blonde teen's chin. "I know he will come." A smirk appeared on the man as he looked down at Ed. "I can understand why though. You are a pretty boy."
Edward glared and tried to punch the man, but he was too hurt to move his body. He was screwed!
"Lets see if the rumors are right. Will Mustang save his precious Full Metal or let you die?" said Archer with a smirk..
Ed closed his eyes as he thought about the Colonel. It seemed like ten years ago when he had last seen the man. As darkness came upon him, he remembered how Mustang had been looking at him when they were at Hughes' home and wished he could've understood the man's feelings.
Tbc…
A.N: well I don't know if Archer is a bad guy, but when I saw FMA, I thought his face didn't look honest. He looks really creepy! Told you the fic would turn angsty. Hope it's still good!