Hi, hi, hi! How's everyone doing? I'm high on lemon heads! (Candy)
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Disclaimer: We are the knights who say NEE! (The great men of Monty Python)
Tehee... I have a chocolate ice-cream cone... If you were with me right now, I would drop it down your pants. : )
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By the time night fell, the air became bitter cold. Roy stuffed his hands in his pockets for warmth and shivered. Why hadn't Roy trusted his instincts? If he had then Riza... she would have been safe... Roy grumbled incoherent words as he shoved his fists deeper into his pockets. He had just figured out how much Riza meant to him and already, the world was plotting on different ways to screw him over. Roy was used to the world being unkind to him, but he would never let it take Riza. Roy walked a bit faster toward the take-out place, it would be unwise to leave Riza alone for too long.
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As a light sleeper, Riza awoke when she heard the door nob turn. She couldn't very well protect herself from another attack, so she was relieved to see Roy step through the door. He locked the door and strode over to her. Roy, once again, sat beside her and started taking food out of a bag. Riza was still exhausted, but the sight and smell of the pizza made sit right up. That was understandable, considering that she hadn't had anything to eat in over 10 hours. They each hungrily devoured the pizza in a matter of minutes. Afterwards, Roy and Riza leaned their heads wearily against the headboard. "Roy?"
"Yes, Riza?"
"When we get back to Central... how do we hide that we're..."
"Together?" Roy finished. Riza nodded and stared at the covers. "Well... I guess we're just going to have to act... normal..."
"You mean to say that you won't finish your work and I'll shoot at pens?"
Roy laughed heartily. "I guess so... but we can still go out for dinner and stuff like that."
Riza scratched her head. "I've been meaning to tell you that sometimes... well... your subordinate are asked to monitor your activities..." Roy stared at Riza, dumbfounded. As if to prove her statement Riza said, "You shouldn't feed Hayate old meat from the cafeteria, it'll make him sick."
Roy sighed. "We'll think of something..." He looked at the dark circles under Riza's eyes. "But I think what you need right now is sleep." Riza nodded sleepily and rested her head on his chest. The room became sighlent as Roy and Riza drifted off in each other's arm.
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Riza yelled frantically as she tried to muster up enough strength to get out of the bed. "Riza, please stop this... I have to go and help Eastern prepaid for the attack."
"I know that, but I have to come with you!"
"You're acting childish... You can't even stand up in the state that you're in." Riza's head drooped in shame.
"I'm sorry... I should be able to help you..." Roy walked over to Riza and took her chin in his hand.
"When I truly need you, Riza... I know that you'll be there." Roy kissed Riza with far more intensity and passion then she had ever felt. Riza could still taste a hint of the pizza from the previous night on his breath and it made he giggle. A short tingling ran down Riza's spine as she remembered that Roy had a place where he needed to be. Riza hesitantly nudged Roy away.
"You should probably go..." Roy nodded and steped towards the door.
"Be safe... I'll call to check on you as soon as I can." With that, Roy departed and left Riza alone in the cold room. Riza huddled uncomfortably back under the covers. She let out a few quiet sob before falling asleep.
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It was a bit disturbing for Roy to realize how much fun he was having exploding weapon crates. About an hour ago, Roy had taken care of the guards outside of the temporary operations base, which was a beat- up house a block from headquarters. He looked at the smoldering rubble before him. Though he enjoyed loud explosions as much as the next pyro, this job was taking much too long. If he didn't get out of their soon, more mindless guards would assault him. Roy ran out of the small building and stood in front of it in the street. He snapped his fingers and the entire building burst into flames. He smiled and admired his work for a moment before heading in the direction of Eastern HQ.
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Cannon shook with unfathomable rage as he looked at his life's work. Over 2/3 of the weapons he had collected over the years had been burned to the ground a few hours ago. "Gather the remaining guns!" he barked, "We attack Eastern at midnight!"
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"I assure you Colonel Mustang, we received no notice of this!" said the General in a somewhat agitated, panicked tone.
"And I assure you, sir," said Roy icily, "that I spoke with a young woman over the phone who said she would notify you!" The general sighed warily.
"No matter... If what you say is, indeed truth, then we must prepare for battle. When are they going to attempt the siege?"
"If my information is correct... the it should be some time tomorrow..." The General slapped a hand over his face.
"What exactly am I going to be up against?"
"Well, about 150 men, no alchemists from what I could tell. I disposed of a good deal of their ammunition stores... At any rate, you shouldn't have too much to worry about." The General nodded.
"You're dismissed." Roy saluted and ran to the nearest phone. He tapped his foot impatiently as he waited for Riza to pick up.
"Hello?" she said from the other end. Roy sighed inwardly from relief. He instantly relaxed at the sound of her voice.
"How are you feeling?"
"A little better..." Riza lied.
"I'm probably going to have to stay here over night..." There was a long pause and Roy thought he heard a weak groan.
"Please... call me if anything happens." Riza gasped as she looked at the clock. "I had no idea that I'd slept for so long..."
"You're right... it's nearly midnight." Roy looked at his feet. "I'll call you tomorrow morning, ok?
"Alright, goodbye." said Riza through a stifled yawn.
"Bye, Riza." After Roy hung up the phone, he heard gunshots in the distance. "Not... good..."
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Hmm... There's not too much left with this story. But, I think the sequel will be called " The Second Mission With The Ally." Haha... That one will be rated M. Roy and Riza will still be the main characters, the rest of the group would just get in the way...
Any who... wish me a good time in Vegas (Yay! Indoor roller coasters!). I'll be back in a week.
If I get plenty of glowing reviews, I might find time to update tomorrow night in-between packing : )
Oh, and even if someone is reading this weeks and weeks after it's posted, I still want you to review.