Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters from "Fullmetal Alchemist". The only things in this story that I own are the storyline and the character Alayna. Also, my friend Kimmy named the story so the credit goes to her.

Chapter One

Watch Where You're Walking

It was a sunny morning. The streets were crowded. A man, looked to be in his mid or late 20's, walked down the street. His dark black hair shone in the light. His dark eyes shimmered and reflected the sunlight. He was wearing a military uniform, blue with gold buttons and accents along with white gloves. Although, these gloves weren't like normal gloves, they had a strange design on them in red. It was a transmutation circle for alchemy. He was a state alchemist, Lieutenant Colonel Roy Mustang.

Roy continued on his way to work, daydreaming about becoming fuhrer. Before he knew it, he found himself on the floor. He got up off of the ground, it hadn't quite sunk in that he bumped into a young woman who was still on the ground. The girl quickly got to her feet. "I'm so sorry sir!" she blurted as she bowed.

"Well, you should watch whe-" Roy started, but cut himself off after seeing the girl. She was like no other woman he had ever seen. She wasn't fake. She did not have so much makeup on to the point she looked like a clown. She was a natural beauty. Her brown, wavy hair flowed naturally, stopping at about her shoulders. Her bright blue eyes shone in the sunlight. She wasn't wearing a mini skirt like most girls that have caught Roy's attention. Instead, she wore a nice flowing skirt that went just below her knees. It was blue, along with a brown tank top and gold belt.

"I'm Roy," is all he could say as he helped her pick up her groceries. The girl smiled as she stared at him for a brief moment.

"My name's Alayna," she replied. Roy stood up yet again, and then proceeded to help Alayna to her feet. He handed her the groceries that he gathered up.

"Well, I must be on my way," Roy told her.

"Yes, I have to get going to," she replied. And with that, they went their separate ways.

"Good morning colonel!" a man greeted Roy as he walked to his office. He had blond hair and a cigarette hanging from his mouth.

"Likewise Lieutenant Havoc," Roy replied. He then walked right into his office, sat at his desk, and began to fill out some paperwork. A few minutes passed when he was interrupted by the ringing of the telephone. "Hello," he said as he answered it.

"Hey Roy!" an excited voice replied from the other end.

"Lt. Colonel Hughes. If you're calling to brag about Elysia again just save your breath and hang up or else I'll do it for you," Roy replied.

"Well actually I wasn't calling to do that, but now that you mention it Elysia-" Hughes started, but was cut off by Roy.

"Why were you calling if it wasn't to brag about Elysia then?" he asked.

"Well, it actually was to brag about Elysia, but-" click. Mustang didn't want to listen anymore so hung up the phone and returned to his work.

Hours passed and Roy's work day ceased. "Lieutenant Havoc," Roy said. "I'm heading over to the bar for a beer would you like to join me?"

"Sure," Havoc responded. The two men walked out of the office to the bar. Inside the bar the air was filled with smoke from various cigarettes and cigars. The lights were really dim, as you would expect from most bars. When you walked in the door to your left was a bar surrounded by stools and to your right were tables. In the back there was a stage where small concerts would be held. Roy walked in casually with Havoc. He stopped dead in his tracks after spotting who was performing on the stage. He just gazed at the performer. She wore a red dress that was drowning with sparkles along with long white gloves that went just past her elbows. Her brown hair was tied up, all in curls and her blue eyes reflected the light that was pointing at her from the spotlight. It was Alayna.

"Lt. Colonel, what's wrong?" Havoc asked with a confused look upon his face.

"Oh, nothing... it's just, I know the girl who's singing, that's all," Roy responded. "I bumped into her this morning on my way to work."

"Ah, well she is quite pretty, I assume you may have a thing for her," Havoc commented.

"What brings you to that conclusion?" Roy asked.

"Although I wouldn't have expected you to fall for a girl who isn't wearing a min-skirt," Havoc continued without even paying attention to Roy's question.

"Okay, so maybe I do think she's one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen, but I don't think she's my type."

"Not your type? Maybe so... I wouldn't expect you to bring home a natural beauty like that, you tend to go for more of the mini-skirt-wearing bimbos, no offense sir," Havoc agreed. They were now sitting at two bar stools at the bar.

"What'll you guys have?" The bartender asked.

"I'll get a beer," Roy said

"Yeah, I'll have a beer too," Havoc agreed. The bartender served the two beers right up.

"So are you trying to say that I don't go for the nice girls because I'm afraid of commitment?"

"I never implied anything about nice girls OR commitment, I'm afraid you came up with that conclusion on your own sir."

"Whatever," Roy stopped the conversation and just concentrated on listening to Alayna sing. She has such a beautiful voice. He took a sip of his beer and continued to watch until her set came to an end. Everyone in the bar cheered for her, she had some serious talent. After she bowed one last time, she made her way to the bar and sat a couple seats down from Roy. She waved to him, and smiled as she passed.

"What can I get ya?" The bartender asked

"I'll have a margarita please," Alayna placed her order. The bartender quickly whipped up a margarita for her. She took a sip and couldn't help but glance over at Roy. She picked up her margarita and slid to the seat next to Roy. He turned around to face her.

"Excellent job with your performance," Roy complimented her. "You have a really great voice."

"Thanks!" She said with a smile.

"So do you perform often? I've never seen you in here before."

"Well, I just moved here a week ago. I actually teach chorus by day and do this thing by night."

"Ah... I see," Roy said. Havoc was starting to feel like a third wheel.

"I'll be back," Havoc said, and then walked away from Roy and Alayna.

"Is that a friend of yours?" Alayna asked.

"Yes, Lieutenant Havoc. He works for me, but he's a good guy," Roy said. "So you said you were new around here right?"

"Yep."

"Well if you like, I could take you around the city oh say... Friday so you can get a better feel for it," he proposed. His smile was filled with all kinds of charm that no girl would be able to refuse.

"That sounds great!" she then looked at the clock that was hanging on the wall behind the bar. "I'm sorry to leave so soon but I have to get up early tomorrow for work. I'll see you Friday though. Call me," she said as she took a pen and piece of paper out of her purse and scribbled her phone number on it. She handed him the piece of paper then proceeded to take money out to pay for her drink.

"Here, I'll pay for it," Roy said.

"Oh no it's alright I've got it."

"No, I insist."

"Okay, well thank you! I'll see you on Friday!"

"Definitely," Roy said. Alayna then strolled out of the bar and Roy watched her until she was out of sight. Havoc crept back to his barstool next to Roy.

"Ya get her number?" he asked.

"Of course," Roy said with a smirk. They finished their drinks and paid then headed home for the night.