Playing With Matches Can Get You Burned...
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Chapter 3: I don't have a name
As she continued to watch, she thought of something. Why is this boy arguing with a military officer?.. (1)Obviously a national alchemist... She thought, as she shook her head in disbelief. Not even she was dumb enough to actually do that. What was this kid getting at? Once agian, curiosity was what killed her...
"Oh yea, well...If you weren't such a pee wee I wouldn't have to make fun of you now would I?" asked the man, as he raised his hand up. "I heard something..." he said, loud enough for the girl to hear. She held in a tiny gasp, and stood there silently.
"Ya..I heard it too..." said the short boy, as he looked to the opening of the alley. He was quiet for a second, and looked to Mustang, who nodded his head quickly, and pulled out one of his white gloves he kept hidden deep in his pockets.
The girl decided to play it cool, and walk into the alley, calm and collected. She smiled the most she possibly could, and raised a hand in respect. "Sorry." she said plainly, taking a step further into the alley. "Sorry to interrupt..." she said again, looking to the oldest man momentarially. He stared at her in suprise, then smiled.
"Why it's you again..What are you doing here?.." he asked, unknowing her name. He was bothered by it, but he was determined to know it.
The girl cleared her throat, and looked at the man. "I..saw an alchemised light.." she explained. "I was curious. Sorry to.. interrupt.." she apologized again, her deep red eyes twinkled from the light of the setting sun.
The older man frowned, his dark eyes too gleamed. "It's okay. Really." he thought for a moment, before continuing. "Isn't it quite late for a pretty lady such as yourself to be roaming the streets alone?.." he asked, looking over to the other boy quickly. "Don't you agree FullMetal?.." he told, more than asked the blonde one, who looked to the girl the back to the other man. "Ya.." he said, knowing that the Colonel was going to try and make a move on this poor girl. The blonde boy suddenly got an idea, and grinned, masking his other upset look. "Why don't I take you home?" he offered, his golden eyes laying on the girl.
The other man looked suprised for a moment, but quickly regained his composure. "No, you have work FullMetal, and you are due back at Headquarters.." he paused, and looked at the young woman, who stood there staring, confused. "I would be happy to escort you home." said the onyx haired man with a bright smile, as he offered his hand out to shake. "By the way, my name is Roy Mustang, Colonel Roy Mustang..." he said, as the girl placed her small hand into his. She bllinked, then shook it firmly.
"Nice to meet you Colonel Mustang." said the girl, as she thought. I guess that is how I should address him...
"Call me Roy..No need to be so formal...And your name is?.." asked Mustang, as he let go of her hand, and stared into her eyes.
The girl thought for a moment. She decided to tell him her fake name, the one she used when she needed a job or pay for clothing.
"Alice." she said, smiling slightly, her pale complexion went slightly pink, and that was not from the setting sun.
"Alice. Beautiful name." said Mustang, as he looked quickly to FullMetal, who was rolling his eyes in disbelief. "Edward!" barked Mustang, as he ignored Alice for the moment.
Edward looked at Mustang, bored. "What is it Colonel?" he asked irrately, tapping his foot impatiently. The suit of armour in the background approached and stood directly beside Edward, looking at Roy.
"When you get back to Headquarters, tell Hawkeye I will be in late." said Roy, as he smiled slyly, and eyed Alice for a moment.
Edward bit his lip hard to keep in a comment. "Yes sir." he said, saluting, and turning to the suit of armour, and whispering something to it. The boy giggled, and smacked Edward on the shoulder lightly.
Alice stood there still, turning quizzical eyes to Roy, who shot angry looks at Edward for a moment.
She cleared her throat, and Mustang turned back to her, smiling. His expression told he was after her, but by now the girl was used to it. She knew how to get men away from her.
"So, tell me Alice, where is it you are staying?" asked Mustang, as he lightly pushed her toward the exit of the alley.
How did he know I didn't live here?... She thought, as her heart skipped a beat. Lucky guess I suppose... She reassured herself, before talking.
"I am staying at the Collins Inn." she said, pointing west, it was actually only a few blocks away. Alice had actually been staying there for about two weeks now. It was a pretty nice hotel, but for the time being it was her home...
"Ah, that is not too far." he told her, as the two began to walk, the scene not quite as tense as before.
"So what are you doing here in Central?.." asked Mustang, as he shot her a somewhat bored look. The silence had began to get to him, but on the other hand, the girl was happy with the silence.
Alice's left eye twitched, as she quickly recovered and looked at Mustang. She had to quickly think of something to say, she was not in the position to be telling an officer what she was doing in Eastern Central, a place she dreaded to be..
"I..am here to visit a friend." she told him, still on edge on how he knew she didn't live there, or just didn't move to Central recently. She thought again, and wondered why he wanted to know. Was he just making conversation?.. Right now she felt a little uncomfortable, but thought nothing more of it. She was making herself tense.
"I see. So have you met anyone?" he asked smoothly, looking down to her, his creamy porcelin face made her blush slightly. It was his dark eyes she admired the most so far.
I'm going to stop here for now. Be prepared for the next chapter!
Otaku DJ Tomo-Chan