To Thine Own Self Be True
Chapter 19 - Welcome Home
The next day, Mustang arrived at her door around 1100, same time as the retired Brigadier General did. They exchanged greeting and moved on. Chaplain was moving in today, and Hawkeye was moving out.
"Hello Grandfather, and sir."
"Hello."
Mustang only had one box and one bag. He assisted Hawkeye with her stuff outside. Then he helped her grandfather move in.
"So Angel, about the dog?"
Her grandfather looked at the sleeping mutt in the corner of the empty bedroom where his bed used to be.
"Is coming."
Hawkeye smiled. At about 1150, the two officers left the house and headed to the station where they met Havoc and Breda. Fuery arrived shortly after.
"All packed men?"
"Yes sir."
They looked at Mustang who was carrying a white suitcase, a small box and a black suitcase.
"Sir, I never knew you owned that much stuff?"
"It's Hawkeye's."
"Oh."
Hawkeye set her suitcases and box down. She had the most stuff. Mostly because she had more room in her place and she was a girl. Shortly, they boarded the trains and headed to Central. Once in central, they were greeted by Falman.
"Falman, why are you here?"
"Taking you to your dorms, sir."
Then, being a semi-gentleman, he took one of Hawkeye's suitcases.
"What's in this lieutenant, it's heavy."
"That one belongs to Mustang."
Everyone turned to look at Mustang.
"What, I own allot of alchemy books."
He shrugged and walked on. The dorms were in a large white building. There were about six floors, two sets of double windows on each side and one in the middle. A large glass double door at the bottom.
"Welcome home."
Falman said as they walked inside. They checked in at the front desk and he gave them their keys and some instructions. He then looked down and saw Hayate on a leash.
"Sorry, no pets allowed."
"We have permission from the Fuhrer."
"I'll check, please wait one moment, ma'am."
They stood around for a moment while the guy picked up the phone and called up the Fuhrer. After a short conversation, Hayate was allowed in the building. They walked up the stairs to the sixth floor. There were exactly four apartments on each floor. Breda and Havoc shared a room at the back of the building on the right. Next door to them was Mustang who got his own room because of his ranking. Across the hall from Breda and Havoc was Fuery's room, he was sharing with Brosh. Across the hall from Mustang and next to Fuery was Hawkeye. Falman dropped off Mustang's suitcase and left, he had work to do in Central HQ. As seen from outside, there was one small window at the end of the hall.
"Well, looks like we're all neighbors"
"Cool."
"Just great. I think I'm gonna get my locks changed. And then add a few."
Mustang laughed at the look on Hawkeye's face when she found out she'd directly across from him.
"Just stay in your own place, sir. And that goes for all of you. No bothering me."
Hawkeye opened her door, kicked her stuff in and closed the door. The men stared at her closed door and jumped when they heard a loud CLICK of her lock. The men then turned to look at each other, shrugged, then went inside their places to unpack. Once inside, Hawkeye just stared. The living room was windowless. There was two small rooms to the right, a bedroom and the kitchen. In front, was two more small rooms, the bathroom and another bedroom. Hawkeye stared in disbelief. The only goods thing, was it was free living and it was already furnished. This was a small apartment. Maybe about 15 feet x 20 feet. She sighed and unleashed Hayate who ran around.
"Well, welcome home boy. Now, go find a room for me."
The dog barked and ran into the bedroom to the right. Hawkeye carried her bedroom suitcase and Hayate's box. The room was 'roomy' and plain. Much like the rest of the place. She began to unpack and then noticed her bed at home was larger. After a few adjustments and moving of beds, her dorm bed...'beds' were now the right size.
"Welcome home."
She sighed and walked out into the living room where she plopped down. She picked up her book she placed on the coffee table and began to read. It was the sixth book in the romantic-action filled adventures of Prince Raymond and Elizabeth. black Hayate jumped up next to her and she read quietly out loud to her dog. For some reason, he loved it when she read to him...
""Prince Raymond closed his eyes and stopped walking. The streets were not that full, for the snow was preventing farmers from selling, and villagers from buying.
"Judd, do you think I'll ever find her?"
Raymond looked down at his large black dog. Raymond was walking through the snow, outside castle grounds. Elizabeth was banished from the castle just recently when his father discovered the love affair between Raymond and Elizabeth. Right now, during this day, Raymond was going to find Elizabeth and run away with her. He didn't have much time to find her. He knew by now his father discovered he was missing by the mass number of castle guards beginning to walk the streets. After brushing snow from his head, he pulled his hood on and pulled his scarf up. He couldn't be recognized by anyone. He walked up to a man carrying a basket of fruit.
"Excuse me sir, do you know a lady named Elizabeth? Long blonde hair, bright blue eyes, new to the village?"
The man Raymond stopped thought.
"Yes, There is a little old lady who owns a small bakery down the street. A new girl recently moved in with her. She had long blonde hair."
"Excuse me ma'am, I'm looking for a ba...-"
Raymond was silenced by the sounds of people screaming in the village. Large numbers of horses were running into the village, their riders knocking villagers to the ground and stealing their foods. The girl stopped. A small boy was tugging on her dress as she held the basket of food. She looked to be about Elizabeth's age, with long black hair and green eyes. The little boy next to here looked about ten or so. They saw the horses and ran. Raymond continued running until he saw the bakery. He approached and knocked on the door.
"Yes?"
A little old lady with long white hair opened the top half of the door a crack and peeked outside.
"Yes, hello, I'm looking for a young maiden named Elizabeth. Someone told me she might be here?"
Raymond's voice was muffled by the scarf but the lady understood.
The door closed. Raymond stood, watching as horses rode closer to him. The door soon reopened and there stood his Elizabeth wearing a white and blue winter dress, a yellow cooking apron and her long blonde hair pulled up into a bun. Raymond removed his hood and pulled down his scarf.
"Elizabeth..."
"Ray..."
They embraced over the door. The warmth from the bakery melting the snow off Raymond's jacket. Elizabeth pulled him inside. The lady turned around and then noticed Raymond. Her jaw dropped when she recognized him. She bowed.
"You're...you're Prince Raymond...I'm sorry for not...-"
"Yes, I am. Please don't tell anyone I'm here."
The old lady stood back up and stared as Elizabeth grabbed his arm.
"Izzy, I'm sorry, I need to leave. I'm taking him with me. Please tell no one. Be safe."
She dragged Raymond out the back door, putting on her jacket as she did. The air was cold and screaming could be heard as the attacking soldiers rampaged through the village. The two ran into the forest, stumbling on fallen trees and such. The screaming was loud but thankfully behind them. Then, the sound of horses could be heard. Raymond looked behind him and saw two horses charging at them.
"They followed our foot steps."
Raymond began running, pulling Elizabeth along with him.
"Listen, I want you to run, run to safety. Don't look back."
"But Ray..."
"Just go. When the war ends, I'll look for you. We will meet again."
Raymond released Elizabeth's hand and pushed her to the side. She fell down into a ditch and slid across a frozen pond. She struggled to cross the pond then she jumped and hid behind a few snow covered bushes. Raymond, he was caught by the soldiers and once it was discovered he was the king's son, he was taken hostage...""
Hawkeye closed her book and looked down at her sleeping dog.
"Good night Hayate."
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