A/N: Whoops, I forgot to but up the warning for the lime scene in the last chapter. I also messed up when I said I finished at 12:45pm Saturday. It was actually 12:45am Saturday. XD Oh well.
TO MY REVIEWERS:
GalacticHitchhiker42: Thanks for telling me Roy's age. I've only watched the anime (never read the manga). I like my ages better too. An eight-year difference is a lot better than a fourteen-year difference. Yikes!
Br14nn4: I know! I'm sorry for having to stop the lime scene short, but I did forget the warning so in a way it was good that I stopped there. Lmao, yeah I know Maes can be damn annoying, can't he? But I can't hate him because of what happens to him later in the series. -cries-
Mika Rieu: I know, Hughes had to find out first. Hawkeye will most likely be next. I know I changed the ages, but I like how it is for my story. Hmn, I should change my story be in the humour section.
Loki el Diablo: Yesh … the tension! Lol. Thanks!
DISCLAIMER: Fullmetal Alchemist belongs to Hiromu Arakawa so please do not sue.
Chapter six / Consequences
Grinning like the madman Maes was, he had the best idea ever. "Well, well, colonel! I didn't know you were that way! Well, actually I did, but anyway … so, when's the wedding with Mr. Elric?"
Finally realizing they had unwanted company, the two looked up only to have their lust-filled eyes to hold pure horror.
"Shit," Ed muttered.
They were caught.
Pushing off the floor, the two went to their feet and brushed themselves off. While Ed busied himself with re-braiding his hair, the colonel coughed and fixed his collar. Both were blushing like idiots.
"Awh, don't look so embarrassed. All I did was catch the two of you making out which would probably led to-- You know what? Let's just pretend I never said that, kay!"
Coughing again, Roy tried to regain is dignity. "Hughes, what is it that you want? I have a lot of work to do."
Ed nearly choked on nothing and Maes just grinned again. "Well, I can see that. But anyway! Just wanted to ask if you were ready to go eat lunch," Maes' grin widened. "but I see you've already had your fill."
Blushing, Roy looked down at Edward who looked like he was ready to die from embarrassment since his face was nearly twice as red as his coat … and that's not possible.
Outside the office, Riza head over-heard the entire thing. It wasn't hard to put together the pieces even though she couldn't see what was happening.
'Well, it's about time they got together. Though I have a feeling this didn't just start yesterday.'
As she walked off, someone was left in the hallway. He too had heard the conversation. Running down the hallway, he made his way toward the Fuhrer's office.
'Mustang and the Fullmetal Alchemist? The Fuhrer would want to know about this.'
-One Week Later-
Looking at his open pocket watch, Ed read and re-read what was engraved. 'Don't forget 3 Oct. 11.' Underneath that, was an added inscription. " … or Dec. 17.' -1-
"Al," Edward whispered. "I will find the Philosopher's Stone and bring you back." He looked down at his left wrist. "Or I'll die trying and be with you and Mom … I promise."
"Ed?"
Looking up, the blonde found Roy just a few feet away from him looking concerned. Slipping the watch back into his pocket, he stood up and walked over to him. "Yeah?"
Roy gently look the boy's left hand in his; entwining their fingers together. "You look troubled. What's wrong?"
Ed shook his head. "It's nothing. Just reminiscing about some things. I'm fine."
Before the colonel could argue, his found Ed's lips on his in a soft and passionate kiss.
"Oi! Are you two at it again?" came Hughes voice.
Ed giggled when Roy growled. He hated being interrupted. But then blinked and looked down at his petite love. "D-did you just … giggle at me?"
Covering his mouth to keep himself for doing it again, Edward merely nodded.
"Ooooh, Edwaaaaard!" Hughes called as he ran toward them.
"What is it, Maes?" sighed Ed. The two older man stared down at him. Since when did he call him by his first name?
Hughes shook that off. "The Fuhrer wants to speak with you. Now, I don't know what you did, but he sounds … well … pissed."
The blonde audibly gulped. "I haven't done anything!"
"You know," Roy started. "Normally, I'd say he was lying through his teeth, but I know for a fact he hasn't done anything."
"Then, let's just hope he's having a bad day. But whatever has got his pants in a twist, I have one piece of advice: suck up."
Maes looked quizzically at Edward when he re-covered his mouth trying his best not to crack up. When Mustang understood, he just stood there, wide-eyed.
Poor Hughes was left behind on the joke.
"Anyway, I'm going to go see the Fuhrer now!"
-Fuhrer's Office-
Knocking on the door, Edward poked his head in. "Um, Fuhrer? You wanted to see me?"
"Yes, yes. Please, come sit down."
Quietly closing the door, Edward sat down at the chair in front of the desk; trying this best not to fidget.
"Calm down, Edward," Bradley chuckled. "I merely want to confirm something."
"Eh? Oh, okay."
That was when his face became deadly serious, which sort of scared Edward.
"Now, it has come to my attention that something was going on without my knowing until recently," Bradley began.
'What could he be thinking about? There's hasn't been anything out of place so … '
"Something that I think you know about. Actually, you are at the source of the problem."
Trying to look confused instead of afraid, Edward asked, "What are you talking about?"
The Fuhrer merely laughed. "Oh, I think you know perfectly what I'm talking about. Just a little something happening between you and Colonel Mustang?"
The blonde's eyes widened immensely.
"Seems I stuck a nerve. Care to explain about your boyfriend, Fullmetal Alchemist?"
This enraged Edward. "What happens with my personal life stays just that! Personal! I don't think I should have to tell you anything!"
"Hmm, I thought you would say something like that. Well, in any case, I've thought up of a solution." Picking up a folder, Bradley threw it onto his desk right in front of the young boy. "Your next mission will start tomorrow and will--"
"You CAN'T be serious! I can't get there in just one day! Besides, I just got back from a mission a week ago and was almost killed!" Ed yelled. He had already opened the folder and read what was inside.
Bradley frowned at this. "Well, it's either you get on the first train tomorrow or you can leave the military. It's your choice, Edward Elric."
Closing the folder, Ed stood, and walked to the door. Glaring back at the Fuhrer, he slammed the door with all his might.
Running as fast as he could, he didn't even notice that he had ran passed Roy and Maes. Only did Ed stop when he heard Mustang call his name. Turning around, the two older men saw a quite pissed off-looking Edward. His eyes shining over with unshed tears at the same time.
"Ed?" Roy asked softly. "What happened?"
Handing him the file, Ed answered, "Some bastard turned us in! Now he wants me to do this suicide mission and I have to leave tomorrow!"
"But this could take months to accomplish! And tomorrow's your birthday of all days!" Hughes remarked while looking over Mustang's shoulder to read the file.
Ed crossed his arms. "Yeah, no shit Sherlock! He did this on purpose just to get Roy and I separated!"
While Maes and Ed continued with their comments, Roy just stood there staring down at the folder.
'The Fuhrer sending him this far away just because we're together? That is preposterous! He never did anything when Hawkeye and I were dating! Well, Hawkeye wasn't a male either but still!'
"Ed, don't worry," Roy started. "I'm going to find out who told him about us and you are not going on that mission. I don't care what the Fuhrer says! I am your commanding officer giving you an order."
Edward smiled. He loved it when Roy got all protective though he wouldn't show it. Something still puzzled him though. Hughes would never turn them in, so who did? One thing Ed did know; when Roy found who it was, that person was going to pay dearly.
-1- : I just picked a date for when Al was murdered. Am I right on what his watch says though?
A/N: Did Roy and Riza ever date? I don't know but oh well, they did in my story! I thought of the title for the one-shot I'm working on and it'll hopefully be up some time this week. Please review!