Young Lovers: A Royai FanFic
Disclaimer: I don't own FMA… It is annoying to constantly write that… .
And now time for some response to reviewers (Sorry if I missed you, I try my darn hardest not to forget anyone.):
Rizahawkeye21: Yeah sorry for this SUPER LONG time needed to update… XD You'll see Crystal do some mean things… but yes Roy will save Riza! I kinda wanna keep Alex's mistakes vague so that its more of a shock when I have somebody reveal them
HaganenoChibi: Hurray I'm glad the story has fans! (Seriously!)
Saun: Haha yeah tensions indeed…
Tear drops of flaming darkness: Yeah you're right! But when it happens… try to look surprised XD
Unexpection: Woohoo! Finally, I was secretly hoping for a major cursing session about Crystal… I guess it wasn't one of those suspense chapters but I guess you'd call it a transitional one
Sakurapixi: You know, I was wondering about that scene switching thing. You're right and I agree. I should start putting those in starting with this chapter. Thanks!
ChibiRaccoon: I never considered grade to be honest… XD You shou;d've seen me when I read that lol
Fanactic: I still feel bad about waiting this long to update though… I hope all forgives me…
BGwildRose: Yes of course… the perfect couple must be protected! Roy WILL get his chance to do so…
Yyhpunk: Thank you! X3
Sunflower: I have tired to write as much as I can! Here's the update to prove it! X3
Don'tbreakme: Oooo a request for another character? Hmm… maybe I could fit in Havoc for a chapter or more…
Yularouge: Just one person reaching out to help the other huh? X3
Tsuiraku Nami: Yay! More ROYAI Love!
Chapter 10: After School Special
Riza could not remember how the rest of the day went. She was enjoying far too much of it to even think back. Standing at her open locker, she was trying to remember what she needed to bring home. Thankfully for her, a little voice came to help her.
"We don't need anything for now. It's only the first day…"
Turning around, she found Roy and Maes standing behind her. She laughed softly and smiled. "Yes that's right. I must not be thinking clearly…" She closed her locker and started walking with them outside. All the students were squeezing out of the door by the time they got there. There was an announcement earlier that there were no club meetings until next week.
"So Riza…" Roy sighed and looked at the sky. "…are you going to do some—" He was cut off by a car honking its horn. Riza immediately looked towards the noise to find her grandfather waiting in the car. Her face quickly lit up and waved back at him.
"Sorry you two, my grandfather came to pick me up…" She waited before they nodded and walked off before opening the door to the car. She was taken back a moment to find that Hayate was sitting there on the seat. Her grandfather broke out laughing and motioned for her to climb in or else he'd drive off without her. Riza laughed too and climbed in. "You wouldn't do that Grandfather. You'd have to answer to my father… 'Why did you leave her back there? Wasn't your entire purpose of going there was to pick her up?'"
Grumman shook his head. "The funny thing about that, my dear, is that he'd probably say that." He started the engine and drove out of the school zone. "So how was your first day? I remember when I was a young lad…"
"It was fine!" Riza blurted out a bit too quickly. She knew how her grandfather could easily go off topic whenever he would begin to reminisce about his more youthful days. "The teachers seemed very nice… Also the atmosphere was so casual. You wouldn't expect to find it that laid back at a military school." She reached over and lowered the window of the car so she could stick her head out a little. "I just hope I can make more friends. I can say without a doubt that I've already made two great ones."
"You've made friends already? Who are they?"
Riza sighed. "One of them is named Maes Hughes. He's a really strange boy. I must admit he has a very peculiar way of doing things. It seems like he'll jump to conclusions pretty quick and, from what I can tell, they're pretty accurate. And then…" It wasn't obvious to her but suddenly a soft shade of pink crept across her cheeks. "…There is Roy Mustang. Father and I have already met his family. He's a really nice guy. Well, Maes is nice too but Roy has these really kind black eyes. Sometimes I think he can read me like a book. It's strange…"
It's not strange from where I'm standing. Grumman scoffed. I wonder if Alex knows how his daughter is feeling about a friend… "Well they both sound like upstanding gentlemen. Perhaps one day I'll have a chance to get to know them better…"
Riza smiled. In a way, it always felt better to have his approval on things. All her life she's had her father and her grandfather. If they were happy, she couldn't imagine herself not being happy. They stopped talking for about three minutes before she raised her voice again. "Grandfather… Why did you come here right now? Please do not misunderstand. I'm happy that you're here but didn't you recently tell me over the phone that you were in the middle of a big assignment at Eastern Headquarters?"
"You have a sharp memory, my dear." Grumman stopped the car and Riza realized they were at the park. He smiled at her and stepped out of the car. Riza sat confused until he came around and opened her door. "There are things I need to tell you, actually. Won't you come join me for a walk?"
Riza frowned. There was something else he wasn't telling her and it was making her worry. She picked up Hayate and stepped out of the car. It was still a bright clear day outside and they walked side by side through the fields. "What's wrong Grandfather?" His attention turned to Riza who was looking at him with stern, focused eyes. Just like her mother… never let me keep secrets from her…
Meanwhile…
Alex stared outside from the window in his study. He kept looking around as if he expected something to come out from a bush. He received another notice from the military that said they'd be paying him a visit soon. Probably to check up on the story I've been telling them for years…
Roy's House…
"No matter what I try… I can't get her out of my head… What would you call that kind of feeling?" Roy lay in the middle of his room staring at the ceiling. A variety of books and snacks well spread out around him. Maes sat on Roy's bed just reading his expression. "How does one person invade your thoughts like that Maes?"
His friend didn't answer. It was coming as a shock to him that he was acting so infatuated. He's acting like some guy in love… That can't be Roy can it? Maybe I should try asking him how he feels about that… "Well you know Roy… It sounds like to me that you may really like Riza… maybe even love the girl. Did you ever think about that?"
Roy looked up at his friend and frowned. Yet he didn't frown for long. He was starting to take the words to heart. Does he think I'm in love with Riza? Well… she's cute. That is definitely for sure. We've talked. There's more to her than just being some rich girl. Besides… I feel like I see something in her. Would you call that love? Roy shrugged. "I'm not sure… Maybe I am." He watched Maes' jaw drop. "To get a clear answer… I'm thinking I should really ask her out."
Maes fell back on the bed and noticed a small bag tucked under Roy's pillow. "What's this?" Roy sat up and tried remembering what he had under his pillow. When Maes pulled out the long black velvet box, Roy immediately blushed. Maes opened it and saw the saw chocker Riza was looking at when they went shopping together. "Roy… You bought this…? I didn't expect you to secretly wear jewelry." Next thing he knew, he was smacked on the head with Roy's fist.
"You idiot! That's meant for Riza!" Once again he blushed, he was surprised that he was willing to make that confession out loud. "I… want to give it to her. The problem is that I wouldn't know when and how…"
"Roy…"
Back in the park…
"You see, Riza, there might be some trouble coming up soon." Grumman sat down under a tall tree and Riza followed shortly. Hayate crawled in-between them and started sleeping. He took a glance at Riza, who was looking very concerned, so he decided to keep going. ""Well, due to certain… actions… your father may be sent back to military service. You might be left here by yourself… I, honestly, don't have all the answers but I swear to you, we won't leave you completely alone."
Riza had a hard time registering what her grandfather had just told her. She never remembered her father saying anything about going back to working in an office. It was a little difficult to hear so suddenly. It's not that big a deal… They count on you to be strong enough to face this. But… I need more information than this… "Grandfather… When would my father be going back?"
Grumman sighed and shrugged his shoulders. He couldn't say it directly… "Whenever they… find him…" Riza stayed confused until he got up and told her that it was time to go home.
The car ride was eerie and quiet. Even Hayate picked up on the tension and stayed put. Riza kept her eyes fixed on the houses they were passing by. All she could think about was how her father was always there for her. It was a scary thought for her, not having her father close by anymore. How am I going to handle this? Maybe I should ask Roy about it… Wait, um, or even Maes… It-It doesn't have to be Roy… She looked at her reflection in the side mirror of the car. She was blushing and by now it was obvious.
Grumman opened the gate and drove into the driveway of the mansion. Riza stepped out without a word and it made him worried. "Riza? Are you alright, sweetie?"
She didn't turn to face him but simply muttered that she wanted to speak to her father. Without a second's notice she ran up the short stairway to the door, opened it, and ran towards her father's study. She felt almost positive he'd be there.
"Father!"
Alex turned around to see his daughter taking deep breaths. He smiled but it was weak and she saw right through it. Cautiously Riza walked up to him and took his hand. "Father, my grandfather has told me something I can't bear. Would you tell me it's a lie?"
At that time, he couldn't look her in the eye. She had barely started school and now he would have to force this on her. It was too much to think about and not enough time to analyze. His daughter wanted an answer. In fact, he had already given it. When he looked back at her, her eyes were brimming with tears. "Riza…"
"So it's true then is it?" Riza sank down to the floor. It was very out of character for her. Yet, this was the one time where she had no idea what to do. Within a matter of minutes from when she was told the news, she was breaking out in tears. I don't want to be left by myself…
Alex knelt down and wrapped his arms around her. She jumped at him and started crying. He looked in the doorway to see Grumman standing there with a grim look on his face. He was mouthing the words, "She doesn't know the details…"
Alex nodded and mouthed a "Thank you." And continued to hold his daughter, whom he was afraid to lose…
Author's Notes: Let me start out by saying I'm VERY SORRY for waiting about 20 days to update! I'm SORRY! School will surely pay for this… someday… In any case, here is Chapter 10. Roy is coming around to the whole "love" concept and Riza is about to accept a group of things (including something having to do with Roy). For those who are reading and saying that this is kinda OOC for Riza… I agree with you. However, because this is a fanfic that takes place before the series, I wanted to think of it as evidence of how she became so stern. That's my interpretation. Reviews welcome and SORRY if I make you wait a lot for Chapter 11.
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