Totally Screwed Transmutation
Disclaimer: I don't own FMA. Seriously.
Heh heh… I had a little problem starting this chapter. I already know what's going to happen. The problem? I need to insert some things to link it all up… and that can prove to be tough. And, you are right, Shingo-sama. Poor, poor Edo-chan. She's gonna so get it this round. Though I don't mind being in her position with Roy, not Envy… OOPS! Spoiler. Argh. I'm spoiling my own story. Ok, let's go!
Chapter 11 Of Scheduled Meetings and What-Not…Part II
The rest of the day carried on as normal… although the same cannot be said for the Colonel. As military officers have encountered, the little female alchemist-cum-Colonel was rather jumpy for the rest of the evening, and at every knock of the door was to have caused her to fall off her chair (as in, when they walk in, they always see her picking herself up) and that their conversations were short and quirky. However, Roy did not have the pleasure ((if I can say pleasure)) of seeing such an Ed. He, on the other hand, was busy preparing to organize a meeting of higher classes (not including Edward) and did not drop in (should actually say that he didn't bump into Ed, nor did she drop in on him) to see his Colonel for the whole day. With the meeting, it could be around… say, about 9pm that he should return back to the apartment.
Giving Envy ample time to drop by the flat anytime he wishes, thought Edward with a shiver. She had stacked all her paper work, completed, all signed and ready to hand in to Riza when she comes by; it was about 6pm. Time to leave.
Riza knocked on the door, causing Ed to, once again, jump up, and both feet literally left the floor completely. Riza walked in to find Edward painfully rubbing her bottom (that's what she landed on), and was a little wild at the eyes. After seeing to having the paperwork handed in, Edward bade the secretary good day, and left in a hurry. Riza's left eyebrow lifted; but she didn't speak a word. Instead, she walked back to the office where she noted that at least the young Colonel did her job… comparing to a certain someone who simply refuses to touch his paperwork at all…
Edward stood in front of the door to Roy's apartment. Just stood there. She had spent the whole day looking up the streets and into dark alleyways (only to find rats and stray cats) for any sign of someone hiding, though she found the cats and rats highly suspicious as well, and gave it up entirely by scuttling back to where she was right now.
Standing there, key in hand, she stared. And stared at the wooden door. Her hand fell and she placed her ear against the door, listening.
Nothing.
She stared for a moment longer, and then took in a deep breath, plunged the key in. She left it there, hand hanging from the protruding key. Then she steeled herself; squinting her eyes shut, she twisted the key and opened the door wide. She opened her eyes and peered into the house. Empty living room, kitchen… all the other rooms were vacant as well.
No one there.
She quickly looked to her left and right outside, then hurried in and locked the door shut. Turning her back and leaning against the door, she slid down with eyes closed again and heaved a sigh of relief. Envy probably had something on… and hopefully he was only jesting about what he said.
She opened her eyes once more; they were full of determination, as she gave a last thought of not letting her guard down, when something rumbled.
This time, she didn't jump; placing her hand over her tummy, she glanced at the clock. 7.15pm. HIIIGH time for dinner. She went into the kitchen and fixed herself dinner to eased her grumbling tummy. As she remembered, Roy won't be back till' late. And in any case, he can't even cook…
Shall we stop here? I was wondering whether I should… hmm…
But that would be evil, nee?
Hmm…
But I really want to call the next chapter something else… haha! So I'll just leave it here! And I know it's short… Oh-ho ho. I AM evil. ((hops away))