Bells and Uniforms and Flowers, Oh My
Chapter Thirteen
"Riza, you okay?"
Roy walked into a military tent and walked over to the quiet lady in the corner. It was close to 2400 and she was staring at a photo. He rounded on her and saw the photo. It was the little black haired girl.
"She's fine."
"I know."
Roy put his arm on her shoulder and sat next to her. It was hard for her to leave early that morning when the news came of the attacking rebels in Ishbal. She had left her daughter a note and Roy added to the note. But, still it was the first time wither of them have been away from her for long. He rested his head on her shoulder and watched her put the picture back inside her jacket, right over her heart and next to her dog tag.
Back in Central, Gracia was making up her daughter's old bed in a small pink room. Trinity was downstairs playing a board game with the now teenage Elicia. They were playing 'Sorry' and Trinity was winning, of course Elicia was letting her win.
"Okay. Trinity, it's time to get ready for bed. You can borrow some of Elicia old clothing tonight and in the morning. Tomorrow we will got to your house and pick up some things. Okay."
Gracia walked down stairs and smiled as the girls picked up the game. As Trinity ran upstairs to bath herself, Gracia walked over to Elicia and sat next to her.
"You okay honey?"
"Yes. It's just, I know how she feels. I lost my daddy in war. Or something like a war. But now she might loose both her parents. I can't imagine that."
Elicia leaned back and laid on the floor. Her mother watched quietly, then her eyes wanders up to the picture, the same photo Elicia was looking at. It was of Gracia, a five-year-old Elicia and the late Maes. They were smiling and all happy. But Maes is gone now. As the smaller photo next to it proved with Gracia and a ten-year-old Elicia.
At this time, over in Resembool, A girl with long blonde hair sat staring out the window into the starry night. Behind her , sleeping in a small crib, lay two little boys with blonde hair. They were around the age of three. The girl in the window continued to stare until a very old lady with long gray hair walked up behind her, smoking a pipe.
"Winry you need your rest. Edward will be fine. He's always pulled out before."
Yes I know. And Grandma, you shouldn't be smoking. At your age...-"
"Don't give me that, this smoking of mine is what's kept me around all these years. Now get to sleep."
"Yes."
And with that the old lady walked from the room. The girl, Winry, walked from the window and went to the crib. She watched her babies sleeping peacefully.
"Sleep peaceful Ed and Jon."
Then she kissed them on the head each, and walked back to her window. She stared up at the full moon and smiled.
"Oh Edward, please be careful."
In Central, Trinity was suppose to be tucked into the bed, safe and sound. Instead she was staring up at the moon. It was big and bright and was the only light that light up the small house. She stood next to the window, head resting on her hands and leaned into the window.
"Daddy, mama, please come home safely. I miss you so much."
Back in Ishbal, the soldiers were sound asleep in tents. In the same tent as Riza, was Maria Ross. The only to females in the military were basically forced to share a tent. In the tents surrounding the females, were Havoc, Armstrong, Falman, Breda, Brosh, Roy, Edward and other military officers. Well, Ed and Roy were suppose to be sleeping. Instead, they were sitting outside the tents staring up at the moon. Both had people back home.
"I hope Winry is all right."
Ed stared up and smiled.
"With that grandmother of her's, I'm sure she fine. Not to mention that wrench she always has."
Roy smiled as he too looked up.
"I just home Trinity is okay with this. This is the first time we've left her."
"If she is anything like you, she's fine. Probably taking good care of herself."
The boys continued to stare up at the moon for the remainder of the long night. To tired to sleep, and too scared as well.
The following morning, The two boys are found sound asleep outside the tents. Ed is spiraled out across a rock and Roy is sleeping behind the rock. They look completely tired. Ross and Riza stare at the two boys with interest.
"Men."
"You said it."
The two girls grab a bucket of water that is meant to put out camp fires. They smile evilly at each other then together, dump the 'cold' water atop of both boys. Together the boys jumps up screaming about the coldness.
"Morning Fuhrer sir."
Ross salutes as does Riza, both laughing. The boys stare at the girls. Roy is about to reply to their stupid actions when a yelling is heard. At a distance a military look out officer is running screaming something about Ishbal. As he got closer, it was easier to understand him.
"Attacking! They are attacking! They are coming!"
All remaining officers awake from their tents and arm themselves with weapons. After about five minutes, they surround the rock Roy and Ed were sleeping on. Standing on the rock is Roy, giving out orders. Next to him, on the right side, stood Riza. On the left side, stood Edward.
"Listen men, and women, this battle should be quick. They are weakened from the yesterday. We killed many of their so-call 'army'. But don't get smart. They could still be strong. I want Calvery three to go around , and attack from the west. Wait for my command. Calvery two and four, follow through north and south until you are in the forest, wait out for Ishballians and then strike. Calvery one, stick with me. We shall hit them head on from the east. Move out!"
With that, the four Calveries split up and headed in their respectful directions. Once they were gone, Roy stood before his Calvery.
"Fuhrer, what about the remaining state alchemists?"
Riza whispered up to him. He sweat dropped and looked over to where Edward was standing. There were about six state alchemists standing around.
"State Alchemists! You'll be divided into three teams. I want you to quickly catch up with the Calvery I assign you to."
Roy spoke quickly as the alchemists walked up to him, ready to fight.
"Cloud and Strong Arm, go North. Fullmetal and Aura, go South. Ice Blood and Shifter, go west. Now move out!"
With that said, the alchemists moved on to catch up with their assigned Calveries. Roy jumped down from the rock and faced his men, and woman. The only girl in his Calvery was Riza. They all stood around waiting.
"We move east. We should hit into them head on. Beware of the typical traps and surprise attacks. We will be crossing into forest areas, so stay alert. In the forest areas, I want you to each have one partner, the forests will be dense and I don't want anyone split up. We are stronger together. It should be about a mile until we reach the desert area through the forest. If we don't hit trouble, about a half hour minimum. Let's move out."
Then his Calvery of twenty men and one woman began their march into battle, weapons at the ready. After they had matched from their campsite, Roy stopped, and his Calvery marched on by, stopping one they were in front. Riza turned to watch as Roy raised his hand and snapped. The entire military camp site was destroyed. Can't leave anything behind that could aid the enemy.
"Let's move."
They continued to march on. Well, not really marching, just walking.
A/N - Please review. Constructive criticism accepted. No Flames (Thats Roy's job only). Please look in my profile oo0AnimeChild0oo for all my other stories. And again, thanks for reading.
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