To Thine Own Self Be True
Chapter 17 - The Pain Afterwards
Next week, Mustang walked into the office a little more awake. He was still in pain from the loss of his friend, but in his heart, he held something more important. He was going to rise through the ranks and not allow Hughes death to be in vain.
"Good morning Sir."
"Morning Lieutenants."
Mustang continued into the office and sat behind his desk, it was going to be a long day. He had no paperwork. Though this seamed strange to him, he then noticed the large stacks of paper on his three lieutenant's desks. He smiled at the thoughtful gesture and leaned back in his chair, staring up at the ceiling. His lieutenants continued to do his work the remainder of the day.
"This is Colonel Mustang... Yes... Of course... Armstrong... Tonight... Same place... Very good..."
Mustang hung up and turned to face Hawkeye. It was about quarter to 2000, and everyone was leaving. Hawkeye was grabbing her jacket off the hook as Havoc walked down the hall and Breda was putting his jacket on.
"Lieutenant, Hawkeye. May I speak with your alone for a moment?"
Breda saluted and left, closing the door as he did. Hawkeye held her jacket and turned around.
"Yes sir?"
"I need to go to meet someone somewhere, come with me?"
"Yes sir."
And like that, the two left the building and walked down the dark Eastern streets. They continued to walk around, passing closing shops and sleeping houses. They finally came apon a dark alley. Down that Alley, they saw Major Armstrong.
"Sir."
Armstrong saluted as did Hawkeye. Mustang walked up and, Hawkeye next to him, as the salutes ended.
"I want an update, Major."
Mustang looked sternly at Armstrong and Hawkeye looked confused as ever.
"Sir...?"
"I know what you've been assigned to. You investigating Hughes' death. Now I want an update."
"We have a lead sir."
"and...?"
"I can not say."
"As your superior officer, I order you to explain more clearly."
"I'm sorry sir, I can not."
Armstrong looked at the ground. After a few more second, he saluted and left. As he walked away, Hawkeye saluted him. Once he was gone, Mustang turned to Hawkeye as she ended her salute.
"He knows more then he said. Which means a higher up, someone higher then me, has told him to remain silent. This is why I need to move higher... and fast."
Mustang then turned to leave, Hawkeye right behind him.
A/N - See, I am creative. I am, I am! It's good none the less... right... ? I mean, if you noticed, after the death of Maes, Riza and Roy were closer. So, I filled in the gaps.
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