AN: I'm back in the same week with another chapter! I won't be updating 'till next week and currently, I'm in need for some ideas... ;;; Don't ask... anyway, enjoy and each of you get replies for reviewing.
Shadow Dreamer 27:Dude! I REAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALY cried on that ep! TT I mean… we loved Hughes… even if he was obsessed with his daughter and shows some annoying (yet cute) pictures of his daughter. ;; Hughes…
Fluff Freak: Really? I had second thoughts about that pair. I thought that Greed went more with Lust than Envy. But I support EnvyxLust all the way.
Dude, you'll find out. This chap has some… SOME proof that Roy is alive… well… unless he's stuck on purgatory or something… XD I'm scaring you, am I? XD
And dude, damn. I suck on battle scenes. Sometimes, I even try to avoid them (unless they are completely necessary). How could you say I'm good? Oh well… thanks for the comment about battle scenes anyway… honestly, I'm a rookie. ;;;
Rachel E.A.: Yeah, yeah sure. I'm putting Roy in this chapter and from here on anyway. So don't worry! I'll make sure that Roy won't completely get hurt until UNTIL the last few chapters I think. XD
Riza (): How could I forget you? Yeah, sure. This is what this story is about, right? But I am still putting additional pairings and all. I should put EdWin sometime here anyway. Poor Ed. All battle, no romance. XD YEAH! ROYXRIZA THE WHOLE DAMN WAY! XD (raising banner) Yes, nothing is perfect! (dodges bullet) ROY ROCKS! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! (does it like Ric Flair) XD
Envy: I don't believe what you are damn doing in this bloody fic! I get my own spotlight for once and damn, you had to made me fucking lose to some fucking asshole!
Me: Take it or leave it. Be thankful I actually gave you parts. >>
Envy: You made me a complete damn weakling-
Me: LUST!
Lust: Yes? (sharpening nails)
Envy: oO Never mind dude… it's your story… forget it… you can make me lose anytime…
Me:
Chapter 8- Jealousy"Files intact, everything in place, alright, you're clear for today." "Thank you, Lt. Colonel." A man saluted and walked off. The man sighed, already tired for doing countless mounts of paperwork. The colonel was an action type, so was the Lt. Colonel. He, the first lieutenant, had to do everything for them. He felt more of a dog to the military than others would feel. Missions come in once in a while, but not very often. It was a miracle that he actually submitted 'his' paperwork on time.
He sat on his desk, collapsing on the chair and taking a rest. He was glad that he didn't see paperwork until tomorrow again. The man reluctantly yawned and closed his eyes, plunging in for some shuteye. This man, by the way, if you haven't figured out yet was none other that Roy Mustang.
Another man approached warily towards the first lieutenant's desk. He suddenly went on top of him, shaking him hard. The lieutenant groaned, peeved to see his own best friend disturb one of his only hours of relaxation.
"Maes! Dammit. You really have a knack at annoying some people." Roy grunted as he tried to gain some sleep.
"Why Roy-Roy! How cruel!" a younger First Lieutenant Maes Hughes leaned over Roy's desk, "So, how are the days going by?"
Roy snorted, "A mountain of paperwork on my desk! That bastard, Gran's torturing me!" Roy said in sarcasm. Hughes laughed.
"Don't worry! There'll be a time where you're the colonel and you can torture that 'asshole', Gran, ten times worse. Just you wait Roy! Or even better, you'rethe fuhrer! Complete control! You'll see!" Hughes said excitedly.
"Hell yeah! He doesn't know what I've got in store for him after all this." Roy smirked casually. The door burst open and two men emerged in. One was the colonel, Colonel Basque Gran, marching towards the two military dogs. Another military officer accompanied them, one that didn't seem to be a familiar face. Basque Gran halted in front of his desk, looking firm. Roy and Hughes looked surprised but straightened up at the sight of their 'boss'.
The man who stood beside him looked new. However, the second lieutenant rank was placed on his shoulder region. There was nothing really special about him. He had black hair and icy, navy blue eyes. A cold glare struck those that came across those eyes. Roy and Hughes almost flinched just by looking at it. They decided to avoid looking at those cold orbs. He was also tall and lean and he wore a pair of gloves that accompanied his military uniform which has an array sewn in each pair. Colonel Gran cleared his throat.
"Lt. Mustang, Lt. Hughes, this is our new second lieutenant, from South HQ, Lt. Blake Helmsley. Lieutenants?" Col. Gran said which sounded more like an order.
"Welcome. Hughes, Maes Hughes." Hughes greeted. He shook his hand. Blake returned the handshake but didn't have the same enthusiasm. Roy stepped in and hesitated. He looked at Blake who was looking at him in the same manner. Roy almost got chills, just looking at him. At first glance, there was something about the said Second Lieutenant that he didn't like. Roy slowly withdrew his hand for a handshake.
"Roy. Roy Mustang." Roy said narrowly. He noticed a glare of daggers from Lt. Helmsley turn into a smirk.
"Mustang, the Flame Alchemist?" he let go. Basque Gran nodded and the two officers left Roy and Hughes. Roy stared at Blake suspiciously. There was something odd about him.
'I couldn't understand why you were smirking like that…'
Roy and Blake were in the presence of their colonel. Both were still in a salute position as the pair stood still.
"Lt. Mustang, Lt. Helmsley, the main purpose on why I asked you in my office is that I have a simple task for you. Duel tomorrow in the parade grounds for the both of you. A test of strength, I shall say. Representatives from other headquarters and cities will be present as well as Fuhrer Bradley and his secretary. So please… be at your best." Col. Gran ordered.
"Sir!" both lieutenants responded. They glared at each other for a moment. Ever since their first meeting, an intense and bitter rivalry was made.
"And another thing. Meet our new officer who just transferred from North. Second Lt. Riza Hawkeye." Basque Gran signaled permission for entrance, the door opened.
An extremely beautiful woman, around her 20's, entered. Blonde hair and amber-like eyes for features, she carried a gun in her pocket. She was the younger Riza Hawkeye. She instantly gave a salute.
"Second Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye." Riza declared. Basque Gran nodded in acceptance while the two lieutenants looked at her in awe.
To Roy, she was the most beautiful maiden in the entire universe. He'd give anything...just to beeven close to her... possibly even lovers.Like an angel, descending from the highest of heavens. Roy's thoughts turned to daydreams as he continued staring at Riza who was staring at him strangely. It was only until Basque Gran yelled at both him and Lt. Helmsley in the ear that they both landed on earth from their own thoughts.
"Lt. Mustang, Lt. Helmsley, I want a full report on tomorrow's duel. You are dismissed. I need a small chat with Lt. Hawkeye." Col. Gran said. A last salute made and both left. They looked at each other, straight in the eye. After a long unbearable silence, they parted for separate directions without one word.
'You didn't even notice me… but I loved you from the very first time I laid eyes on you…'
Blake collapsed on the parade ground fields. Roy was right above him, his fingers already in position. A single applaud was heard and both lieutenants turned to see Fuhrer Bradley who was accompanied by Juliet Douglas, applauding with a smile.
"Well done. Especially to you, Lt. Mustang." The Fuhrer smiled. Cheers and applause roared through the entire grounds as Hughes ran to Roy. He gave him a pat in the shoulder for congratulations.
"Great job Roy! Excellent play! You were spectacular!" Hughes cheered. Roy returned the favor.
"Thanks Hughes." Roy said. He felt someone right behind him other than Hughes. He turned to see the military officer from yesterday, Riza, staring at Roy's charcoal black eyes with a straight face.
"Good job." Said Riza in the most casual way before she walked off. Roy smirked while Hughes snickered. He knew his best friend all too well. His feelings were no exception. However, the two of them didn't know that there was someone behind them, glaring death at Roy. Oh, he never felt this jealous and so intense in his life. He held a grudge on him, but not to this extent. He'll never win… He guarantees it.
And one day, he'll kill him… after all that he and the ones before him have done…
'Ever since we met, you always hated me and I too. How could you… hate me that much? Was it ranks or more attention from our superiors towards me? You were so… obsessed in beating me. How could you be so… jealous… driven by grudge? I know it's got nothing to do with rivalry. Oh no... it goes far beyond that...'
AN: Rank Formation I made for the flashback parts:'Ever since we met, you always hated me and I too. How could you… hate me that much? Was it ranks or more attention from our superiors towards me? You were so… obsessed in beating me. How could you be so… jealous… driven by grudge? I know it's got nothing to do with rivalry. Oh no... it goes far beyond that...'
Colonel: Basque Someone… I'll make him die anyway…
Major: Someone.
1st. Lieutenant: Roy Mustang & Maes Hughes (Kimbly, but he won't be here)
2nd Lieutenant: Riza Hawkeye & Blake Helmsley