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3: Reclaiming His Title
Ed kept staring at the now closed door, where Scar had made his exit. He seemed to be deep in thought, 'Was that really Scar? How can he still be alive after what happened?And why is he here again if he says he has no business with State Alchemists anymore...'
Michelle tapped his shoulder lightly, afraid he might shout at her if she interrupted his thoughts. He snapped out of his thoughts and turned to Michelle.
"Hey.. is everything ok?" She asked him nervously. Ed nodded and looked at Al, "Everything will be fine, I don't know why I'm worried. I mean he said himself his business with State Alchemists was over. What am I worried about? Let's go eat.. When I get to Central I'll bring it up with Colonel Mustang."
"But brother... what about the rumor? And what was he talking about when he said that danger is looking for Angie and Michelle?" Al asked with concern in his voice as they all sat down at the back of the restaurant.
Angie and Michelle exchanged frightened looks with eachother. This was bad... Ed thought to himself. He could tell the girls to stay at Central Headquarters... away from danger. But if he did that, whatever supposed danger that was looking for them would easily be able to get passed the military... On the other hand if they stayed with Ed they'd be just as vulnerable... Edward was very powerful.. but there was only so much he could do...
'People have been hurt... some have even died because I either wasn't there to protect them or I left at the wrong time... Nina... Alexander... Hughes.. Lust.. all of them could have still been alive if I'd of been there for them... I won't let any more people I care about be killed... I'll protect Michelle and Angie no matter what! I'll protect them with my life if I have to...' Ed thought to himself.
"Don't worry Al! As long as they're with us they have nothing to worry about right?" Ed said with boldness in his voice as the waitress approached their table. "Hi, what can I get you all today?" She asked sweetly. Al shook his head, "Uhhh nothing for me thanks.. heh..."
Ed spoke up next, "I'll just have the number three combo. Except hold the milkshake please.. I can't stand milk.. I think I'll just have a soda instead."
"I'll have a number three too please." Michelle said shyly.
Angie spoke up last, "Ohhh I'll have the cheese enchilada plate, the double cheeseburger, some homestyle fries, and a chocolate milkshake please! Oh yea! And an order of refried beans to go with that enchilada plate too!"
Michelle stared wide eyed at her friend. The waitress finished writing their orders down and left. "Angie! Did you have to order the whole menu? Ed isn't made of money you freakin idiot!" Michelle said, still staring at her with wide eyes.
"Hey! He offered!" Angie argued. Ed sweat dropped and set a hand on Michelle's shoulder before she could reply, "Michelle, it's really ok. I'm serious, this won't even put a dent in my wallet so calm down ok?"
Michelle nodded hesitantly. Ed never met a girl like Michelle who didn't take advantage of his money every chance she got. Guess he was used to Winry and having him buy her entire tool shops whenever she had the chance.
Their meals arrived about ten minutes later and they all ate, well.. except for Al of coarse.
"Well, you guys ready to go?" Ed asked, getting up and yawning. They nodded, quite full. Ed left a huge tip and they left the restaurant. "Hey Ed, just a random thought, but back in the restaurant you said that you hated milk. Why's that?"
Angie and Al listened with interest, even though Al already knew. Ed sighed in disgust, "I hate milk..."
"Why though? I don't get it. Did you ever think that maybe that's why you're such a midget?" Ed's face turned red with anger.
"SHUT UP! There's no way I can drink some white juice that's secreted from a cow! Besides what are you talking about wee the same damn height! Are you purposely trying to piss me off?ed sulked crossing his arms over his chest.
"Yea but I'm a girl, and I'm the average height for a girl. You're a guy, you're supposed to be taller than an average girl." She replied, giggling at Ed's expression.
"Oh look we're here!" Al said, trying to break up their little spat. Ed lead the group into the building.
"Hi Ed!" A girl with short brown hair and glasses called from the main front desk. Ed squinted, "Sheiska? Is that you?"
She nodded, "I got promoted just a couple of days ago by someone very special! You'll never guess who! I don't want to ruin the surprise! Go on right ahead to Colonel Mustang's office, I'll let him know you're here!"
Ed nodded and thanked her. He swallowed the lump in his throat nervously as he got closer and closer to Roy's main office. He had a feeling the colonel was going to make it hard on him and not give him his certification back. He didn't want to look like a total idiot in front of Michelle either.
They finally reached the entrance of the Colonel's office, Ed stopped and looked at Michelle. Maybe he could convince her not to go in. "Well here we are! You guys should just stay here since Roy will probably get mad at me for bringing strangers in at a time like this! He hates strangers! He's such a strange guy!" Ed lied, laughing nervously.
"Well hello Edward, who are you're new friends? Come on into my office and introduce us. You know how I love meeting new people." Roy Mustang said from behind them, with a smirk on his face. Ed put a gloved hand to his face in embarrassment. 'Damn him! He's ALWAYS making me look bad!' Ed thought angrily as he followed them into the office.
They all sat down. Ed looked quite frustrated already. "So who are you're new pretty friends?" Roy asked, sitting down in his chair. Riza rolled her eyes, 'There he goes again, trying his best to anger Ed...'
Michelle cleared her throat when she saw the look in Ed's eyes, like he wanted to strangle Roy, "Uhm, hi I'm Michelle! And this is Angie." Angie waved nervously.
"Well it's very nice to meet you girls. I'm surprised Ed could get such lovely young ladies to follow him around."
Ed growled and stood up, "Luitenant Colonel sir! I didn't come back to hear you insult me, I just want to know if I can have my certification back, and then I'll be on my way!"
"Ok ok Ed, no need to blow a stack. Calm down." Roy said calmly as Riza handed him a clipboard.
"Normally, I would say no. You can't just come and go as you please, but under the circumstances, the military needs your help, since you've dealt with him before after all."
Ed's angry expression turned serious suddenly, "Dealt with who before?" Ed asked curiously.
"Scar." Roy answered simply, throwing Ed his pocketwatch back to him. Ed caught it and looked at Roy in question.
"He's back killing State Alchemists once again. I want you to find him, and take care of the problem." Roy said.
"Hold on a second! I just saw Scar! He told me he wasn't killing State Alchemists anymore!" Ed argued, defending his ex-enemy.
"Well, he lied, there are witnesses Ed and all the new victims are dying just like they were in the past when he started this killing spree."
Ed shook his head, "You're wrong! I know Scar! I know if he was still killing them he would have tried killing me just now without any hesitation! What if it's not him? What if it's... Envy! Did you ever think of that smart ass?"
"As a matter of fact, I did Edward. If you were thinking you would have remembered that the only homonculous able to use alchemy was Wrath. Don't you remember?"
Ed was silenced at Roy's last statement. He was right... and he didn't know how to reply... Al and the two girl's just stared, not knowing what to say either.
"Well, if you intend to keep that certification I suggest you get started on finding Scar." Roy said in a calm fashion. Ed shot an angry glare at the Colonel and turned back to his friends, "Come on guys, let's get out of here." Ed said, heading towards the door.
It was now nine at night, the sun was beginning to set. "Ed... maybe we should go back to headquarters now.. I'm getting tired..." Angie said groggily, tired from walking.
Ed looked at her and reached into his pocket. "I can't go back, you guys can if you want to.. I need to find Scar." Ed said, handing Angie a spare key to their dorm in the headquarters. "You remember where the room is right? Just go on in, Sheiska will remember you so she'll let you right in... Al, you should go get some food for when I come back..."
Al nodded, "Ok I'll go get some pizzas and meet you guys there soon!" He said, walking off after Ed handed him some money.
"Well I'll see you later guys..." He said to Angie and Michelle. "Hey wait a minute! I'm not tired! I don't wanna go yet..." She said turning a little red in the face.
Ed looked at her and smiled, "Ok then, you can stay with me if you really want to I guess."
Angie smirked, "Awwww you guys get to be alone! How cute! Don't go too far on the first date guys!"
Ed and Michelle looked at her like they wanted to kill her for her remark. "GO AWAY ANGIE! YOU'RE ANNOYING!" They both shouted at her. She laughed and ran back towards Central Headquarters.
She finally got back after an hour of walking and entered the building quietly. "Oh hello Miss Angie!" Skeiska called from her desk. Angie walked over to her, "Hey there bookworm lady! Um hey, can you tell me what room it was that we're in again? I kinda forgot."
Sheiska sweat dropped at the name Angie called her and typed something into her computer. "Ummm yes, you're room number 209, second floor."
Angie nodded, "Thank you very much!" She said, turning to the stairway and beginning her climb up the stairs.
She finally reached the room and closed the door behind her. She flicked the light on. She felt her heart stop in fear when she realized Scar was literally standing right in front of her. She screamed but was silenced when Scar put a hand over her mouth. "Shhh I'm not here to hurt anyone. I'm only here to get a little information from the FullMetal one." She calmed down and looked at him with caution. 'Crap... what should I do? Should I run? He's a killer... AHHH WHAT SHOULD I DO?' She decided with much difficulty to stay there until her friends returned.. Maybe Ed was right and it wasn't Scar committing all those recent killings...
She swallowed the lump of fear in her throat and sat down on the couch across from him. He stared at her, and wouldn't stop. Angie tried not to notice and looked around the room awkwardly.
'Gahhhh what the bloody hell is he staring at? I hate being stared at...' She thought to herself nervously. She finally stared back at him, "What is it that you're staring at?" She asked with annoyance in her voice.
"You." He said simply. Her eyes widened at his answer, sure was blunt wasn't her.
Angie cleared her throat, "Ok... well WHY are you staring at me...?" She asked him, starting to get more and more annoyed.
"Because I want to. Is there a problem with that?" Scar asked her. Angie felt herself blush, which was rare because Angie hardly EVER EVER EVER blushed. Scar slightly smirked at her reaction. She thought frantically of a way to change the subject.
"Um... can I ask you something?" She asked, staring back at him. He nodded silently. His red eyes still piercing through her green ones.
Angie continued, "Well...I don't know if you'll tell me the truth but... I just wanted to know... have you really been killing State Alchemists lately?"
Scar closed his eyes, "So, you heard the rumor as well?" He asked her, opening his eyes again.
She shrugged, "Uh... rumor? Was that the rumor you mentioned ealier at the restaurant today?"
He nodded, "Word spreads quickly, someone in Ishbal told me about the rumor that I had been killing in Central again. So.. I came to investigate it myself." He answered, telling the complete truth.
She nodded, believing him... she didn't know why but she really honestly believed what he said to her.
"So... do you still hate Ed then?" Scar shook his head, "I never hated Ed as a person, just as a State Alchemist, but like I said I'm no longer out to kill anyone, except this person who is out to give me a bad name, and anyone who gets in my way of trying to do so."
"Hey, Ed is basically currently after the same thing! Maybe you could stay with us and help us out with the search?"
Scar grew silent and began to think about this option to himself. He finally spoke, "That's a pretty good idea, but I don't think Edward will allow it, not after all we've been through."
Angie felt her heart sink at his answer. He was right, Scar had put Ed through hell in the past, but it was all just a misunderstanding right? She remembered earlier that day when Ed had defended Scar. Maybe he really wouldn't mind... he seemed to be very understanding..
"Well, I'll talk to him ok? He should be back with Michelle any minute now." She said standing up in a panic.
"Michelle? Is that the other girl? What is your name? You have not yet told me." She took his hand, "Yes, that's Michelle. My name is Angie. Follow me!" She said anxiously.
Scar allowed himself to be pulled by the smaller female and led down the dorm hallway. She opened the door to her and Michelle's room and pulled him inside. "Ok, I need you to please please stay here and don't leave. I'm going to talk to Ed and the rest of them ok? Will you stay here please?" She asked him, releasing his wrist.
He looked to the ground and frowned, "Fine.." He responded hesitantly. He couldn't believe he had just agreed to something so trivial... he didn't have time for this... he wanted to find whoever was impersonating him.. 'I told her I'd stay though... I'm not one to go back on my word... I guess it wouldn't be too bad if I stayed...' He thought to himself as he sat down.
