To Thine Own Self Be True
Chapter 26 - So The Truth Comes Out At The Climax Of Life
In Central City, there is a military convention for the Fuhrer to discus the fate of Edward Elric. Mustang listened on. He had no support from his subordinates, they were not allowed inside the convention. As the Fuhrer talks about Ed deserting the military, Mustang took this opportunity to step up and confront them all.
"If he's done wrong by deserting the corrupt so-called military... Then what shall be your punishment for being a homunculi. You and your so-called secretary Juliet Douglas!"
The convention all gasped in shock as the Fuhrer looked uneasy. He couldn't believe he was discovered.
"Your out of line Colonel Mustang!"
Everyone faced Mustang who stood his ground with a stern face of determination.
"Where is your proof?"
"Is he telling the truth?"
"He's probably just wants the rank of Fuhrer."
"Why would he say this?"
The people all began whispering. Mustang's eyes wanders the room as the people whispering. No one paid attention to the fact that the Fuhrer disappeared, along with his secretary. They also never noticed Mustang leaving.
"Sir?"
Hawkeye meet him in the hallway.
"They don't believe me."
"Did you expect them too?"
"No, but at least it's out. Bradley didn't seem to pleased either. I have something I need to say once we get to Havoc."
The two officers began to leave the building, heading to their friend in the hospital. A large gray building with lots of windows and lights was seen down the street from the two officers. It took up an entire street block. On the front, above the large double sliding glass doors, was the green and white flag of Amestris Military. Just below that in large blue letters was 'Amestris State Military Medical Unit of Central'. Hawkeye and mustang walked inside, casual as ever. Word of Mustang's out break at the convention had not reached the medical unit yet. They walked up to the main counter, and while Mustang stood at ease looking around, Hawkeye asked for directions.
"We're looking for Lieutenant Jean Havoc?"
"Yes, straight down the hall, take the stairs to floor four, then go left and he's in room 406."
"Thank you... "
Hawkeye and Mustang began their walk to the room. Inside the room, they saw Havoc sitting and around him was Falman, Armstrong, Fuery and Breda.
"Hey."
Havoc said as the two walked in and closed the doors.
"How'd the convention go?"
"He wasn't happy, and everyone else was in shock."
"But how did Bradley take the news?"
"He was shocked and didn't hang around much longer after he claimed I was 'out of line'. No one even noticed he left."
"Strange."
"Very. and this makes me think that the Ishballian rebellion was created by the homunculi so they could create the philosopher's stone."
Mustang leaned against the closed room door. Havoc was sitting up in his bed as Fuery, Falman and Breda sat in chairs around the bed. Hawkeye and Armstrong stood next to Mustang.
"So, what are out plans now?"
Havoc smiled as he reached under his pillow and pulled out a pack of cigarettes and lit the cigarette. He blew out a puff of smoke.
"Well, Havoc, your plan is to rest. And thats an order."
Havoc didn't seem to pleased about his colonel's orders. He frowned. Mustang then turned to Armstrong.
"Major, I need to speak with you."
"Yes sir."
The two men stepped outside into the hall where they talked quietly. Their conversation changing every time someone walked by. Inside the room, Havoc was puffing his cigarette happily. He wasn't suppose to smoke due to the 'No Smoking' signs. Hawkeye moved her hand back and forth as the smoke began to circle the room.
"Open a window, please."
She pleaded as the smoke began to sting her eyes.
"Sorry."
Falman leaned behind the bed and opened a window. The smoke all rushed outside. Someone out side, if they were looking up, might of though a fire was in the room. Soon, the room was cleared. A knock at the door, caused Havoc to hand Falman his cigarette, then it went out the window. Fuery used the air fresher can under the bed to cover up the sent of smoke with a sent of vanilla as the boys tossed the cigarette. Breda grabbed the pack of cigarettes and tossed them under the bed with the air fresher can. Just as the room smelt like an ice cream factory a nurse walked in.
"Lieutenant Havoc? It's time for your medicine."
The nurse walked in and looked at the group of people around. She was a short pudgy nurse with short brown hair and small glasses. She seamed to have a scowl on her face as her pudgy cheeks showed no smile. Her outfit was a typical white nurse dress, white shoes and square hat. On the dress was a red cross, on the hat was the Amestris flag. Her name badge read 'Nurse Harvick - A.S.M.M.U - Central'. She thought it strange that there was only one woman... or a woman at all. After she finished she sniffed the air. Fuery quickly grabbed the can as just as the nurse closed her eyes, she sprayed the air again, causing the smoke smell to leave. The can was tossed under the bed against she opened her eyes.
"Did I just smell smoke?"
"No. Anyway, the sign says 'No smoking'."
The nurse looked around the room. There was no trace of smoke or smoking for that matter.
"Then why does it smell strongly of vanilla in here?"
The boys all looked at Hawkeye who's eyes widened. She knew they were about to blame her for the smell. The nurse saw their attention and turned to face Hawkeye who straightened out. The nurse looked at her strangely.
"You?"
Hawkeye saw the boys faces in the back nodding 'yes'.
"Y...yes."
The nurse sniffed Hawkeye suspiciously then left the room, luckily the air freshened sent stuck to the clothing. They all let out a sigh of relief. Mustang and Armstrong returned and closed the door.
"Why does it smell like ice cream?"
The boys all smiled as Havoc pulled out another cigarette and Falman opened the window. Hawkeye glared at them evilly. Mustang thought all this was weird, but tried to ignore the fact that his lieutenant was restraining herself from pulling out her gun and shooting Havoc.
"Anyway..."
A/N - Listen... This story can't follow perfectly the Anime/Manga plot line. Mostly because the Anime/manga follow Ed and Al. This story is following the military. ALSO, adultswim only airs episode 1-25. I have to read the summaries online for episodes 26-51. The summaries concentrate on Ed and Al. So I need to put the pieces together. I'm doing the best I can with what I have to work with! So I'm sorry if I missed something or messed something up. If it's a major detail or importance concerning the military that I have missed or screwed up, please tell me nicely in the review and then correct me. Other wise, please don't complain thats it's not perfect! After all, I don't want to copy the plot from the Anime/manga perfectly. I'm a creative fanfiction writer. I'll do my best. Thank you!
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