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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 Three Those Sad Eyes

It was Monday morning, Roy pranced into work with a huge grin on his face, greeting everyone he came across.

"Why is the Colonel still acting strange?" Fuery questioned.

"I'm guessing he had a nice date on Friday," Havoc suggested. By this time, Roy had made it to his office and sat at his desk. "I think I'll go ask him how it was," Havoc said making his way to Roy's office. He opened the door and popped his head in. "Good morning Colonel," Havoc greeted.

"Morning Lieutenant! Come in! How can I help you?" Roy responded. Havoc walked over and took a seat in front of Roy's desk.

"I just wanted to talk to you for a minute. So how was your date Friday?" he cut to the chase.

"My date? It was great! We had a nice time, then we went on a second date on Sunday," Roy explained.

"A second date?" Havoc said in surprise. At this moment Riza walked in.

"What are you two boys talking about?" Riza asked.

"Guy stuff," they replied in unison. Riza rolled her eyes.

"Get back to work!" she commanded. Roy and Havoc both knew better not to disobey Riza so followed her orders. Second date? She thought. Since when does the Colonel ever date a girl more than once? She sighed. I guess I missed the chance while it was there, it's my own fault. I should've jumped at the opportunity when it thrust upon me... but I didn't Her eyes began to sadden as they looked down towards the floor.

Roy stared at her from his desk. He stared at her face. She's such a beautiful woman, her bone structure is so gentle, and girlish. He looked towards her eyes. Her eyes. Those gorgeous eyes... she looks sad though... "Lieutenant," Roy addressed her..

"Oh!" she looked up startled. "Yes?"

"Are you alright? You looked as though you were sulking a minute ago," the Colonel said in a concerned tone.

"Oh me? I'm alright I was just thinking about something," she said in an uneasy tone. Mustang raised an eyebrow.

"Alright," he said. "But if you need to talk about anything, I'm here, not just as a colonel, but as a friend also."

Riza nodded then walked over to her desk and got to work. A friend she sighed. Never anything more than a friend. I suppose it would be unprofessional, but it would be nice nonetheless... Her eyes saddened again and Roy couldn't help notice.

Those sad eyes... the Lieutenant sure has been acting strange lately. I suppose I have too. I guess I'm not the only one who's allowed to change, but her sadness... it makes me sad to see her sad. He thought to himself and in inscribed his name on a piece of paper with a black pen. He sighed as he looked at some more papers. If only it wasn't so complicated...

RING RING!

Roy stopped thinking and picked up the phone. "Colonel Mustang," he said.

"It's Hughes," the voice from the other end informed.

"You're not calling to brag about your daughter again are you?" Roy asked in an annoyed tone. "Because if you are, you might as well hang up the phone now before I do it for you."

"No, as much as I'd love to do that, this time it's serious.

"What is it?"

"There's been a sighting of Scar in the area," Hughes informed.

"What!" Roy said in shock.

"They want your branch on it," Hughes told him.

"We'll be on it ASAP," Roy said and hung up the phone.

"What was that about sir?" Riza inquired.

"We need to have a meeting. Go get everyone and bring them in here," Roy commanded.

"Yes sir," Riza said and waled out to gather everyone. Within a couple minutes everyone was standing in a line in front of Roy's desk.

"We have a problem," Roy started off. "I just got a call from Lieutenant Colonel Hughes."

"Was he bragging about his daughter again sir?" Havoc asked.

"No, I said we have a problem not an annoyance, there's a difference," Roy explained. "Anyway, there has been a sighting of Scar in the area and this branch was assigned the case."

"Aww man! Of course we get the REALLY dangerous case!" Havoc complained. Roy ignored this complaint.

"I want to get started on this assignment right away so Havoc! I want you, Falman, Breda, and Fuery to go into town and ask around about Scar. If you see him, be careful. Don't get killed!" Mustang ordered.

"Yes sir," Havoc sighed.

"As for you Hawkeye, I want you to stay here and help me research Scar's powers so that we can get a hint as to what we're up against and how to defeat him."

"Yes sir," she said.

"You four are dismissed," the Colonel said to Havoc, Breda, Fuery, and Falman. They all walked out the door, and went off to fulfill their mission.

It had been a long day, the clock struck ten and most of the staff headed home. Roy and Riza remained in Roy's office, both sitting at a small table surrounded by a mountain of books.

"Any luck lieutenant?" Roy asked. Riza just shook her head and sighed. "Let's just look through for a while more," he said and continued reading. Riza followed orders and also continued reading. Roy looked up from his book. She's very pretty. He thought. But why do I keep thinking about her? I have a girlfriend... it's just not right... highly unprofessional too... he went back to his reading but couldn't help staring at the Lieutenant.

Riza sighed. Maybe I should just tell him... she thought. She then turned to the Colonel and opened her mouth as if she were going to say something, but stopped herself. Roy who had been watching her the whole time was curious as to what she was about to say.

"Yes Lieutenant?"

"What?"

"You looked as though you were about to say something. What was it?"

"Oh... it wasn't anything. I was just yawning."

"Lieutenant, I can tell the difference between a yawn and when someone is about to speak. But if you don't want to tell me that's fine. Although I have been concerned about you lately. You looked so sad and upset throughout the day. Care to tell me what that was about?"

"Not really sir. It's a personal issue."

"Is it that time of month?" Roy smirked. Riza shot him "The Look."

"No, it is not my time of month Colonel, and even if it were, that would be none of your business," Riza clenched her jaw and her hand tightened into a fist.

"Well, you said it was personal so I just assumed that's what it was."

"Hasn't anyone told you that it's bad to make assumptions, Colonel?"

"Yes, I just chose not to listen to them," he said. "So I take it you don't want to tell me what's been bugging you?"

"Maybe in time, now would just be an extremely bad time to unload this on you."

"Alright, well in that case, let's call it a night," Roy said as he started to put away the books. Riza helped him straighten up the office. Once they were finished, they grabbed their belongings and headed out the door.

"Night Lieutenant," Roy said.

"Goodnight Colonel," Riza said, before taking off in the opposite direction than the Colonel. He sighed.

"Wait! Lieutenant!" he called and ran up to her. She turned around and looked at Roy who placed his hands on her hips and gazed into her eyes.

"Colonel?"

"Oh! I can't! Goodnight Lieutenant!" he said redirecting his gaze and removing his hands from her hips. He then took off in the opposite direction, not even bothering to explain himself. Riza looked off into the distance. Does he?