Chapter 6:

"Hello? This is Nail speaking," said a low voice. "I've found him, sir…his subordinate is with him. But I think I can manage it…"

A slow smile made its way onto the man's face as he lounged in his chair. "That's good…see that you do right…if you fail get out of here and report directly to me. Don't make a second attempt…"

"Yessir! I won't fail you sir!"

The man replaced the receiver onto its hook and rolled his chair over to the window. If luck was with him, then all bumps in the road would be smoothened out….

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Roy tried to pick something fun to wear…he wondered if doing his hair in the spikes was worth it, but decided against it. He pulled out his red tank top and black cargo's. The tank had slightly broader sleeves so it would go well with any restaurant they picked. As he pulled on his clothes he couldn't help wondering if he was insane…he's my subordinate! If anyone found out…I could lose everything I've ever worked for in my life. Ed would be ruined too…shit what the fuck am I doing?

He stepped out and was greeted by Ed who was wearing a t-shirt and shorts. "You look good…I thought we'd go to the seaside shack today…then maybe we'll take our bathing suits and go for a swim?"

Roy nodded, that was good. If it was too formal it would be awkward. They set out after making sure all the doors were locked. They made a detour and visited the market first. Roy found himself loving to watch Ed run around the shops with wide eyes.

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Ed ran around wide eyed. He had never seen so many cool things at shops before. Yeah he had traveled a lot, but most of the time he hadn't been free enough to browse around. Markets here in Crystal Waters were held only twice a month and the goods were mostly sold by craftsman, who made quite a bit of money for themselves. They were all sorts of things, really cool class work, paper mache stuff, embroidery, etc.

It was lively, almost like the whole town had gathered there. A few food stalls were around but nothing to give them a nice proper meal. After wandering around more, he found Roy at one of the stalls, looking at something. When he got closer he saw that it was a beautiful glass phoenix, in orange and red. But when the colonel saw him, he just smiled and joined him.

Ed wondered what was actually going on. Sure they were on a date, he'd asked, but was it safe? His musings were cut short as the colonel steered him clear of the market. "Did you like anything Edo-kun?"

"Huh? Yeah they're all nice and all, but I don't think I could by anything."

"Why not?"

"Well, look at it this way, I'm never in one place for to long and have no home to call my own you see…carrying breakable things like this on my trips would be stupid." Ed shrugged, it was useless to talk about this stuff, he was sure the colonel would think he was an idiot.

They reached the shack and sat down near the beach. They ordered some juice. Ed looked up to see the colonel looking at him a little oddly. "What is it, Taisa?

Roy almost flinched at the title; it seemed so out of place in this setting. "Would you like to have a home Edo-kun?" he blurted, before realizing that it was a very stupid question.

"Maybe. I mean, in a weird way I like this life…I would have liked it a lot more if Al wasn't just a suit of armor and all. You know, the truth is I always wanted pretty things…just to remind me of mom. Al likes them to and sometimes it would be awesome to sit beside a warm fire and just relax. But then again, the dorms aren't too bad…" Ed stopped. He was giving away too much to the bastard. He didn't want to feel this comfortable with him; he wasn't sure what his feelings were apart from the attraction.

Roy nodded his expression blank. He sipped his drink. Ed wondered if he saw a little bit of understanding or pity in his eyes. The waiter came to ask for their orders.

Ed ordered shrimp curry with rice and Roy went for the noodles and fish. Ed struggled to think of something to talk about, a date shouldn't be this silent.

"So, Roy, what made you join the army?

Roy stared at him a little before speaking. "Well, I came from a family in which every single member was a member of the military. I grew up hearing tails of glory and greatness. When I joined I was seventeen and all I could think of was how awesome my first war would be…you see Edo, I didn't join thinking the military was horrible, in my time it was supposed to be the best career one could wish for. Then I realized that however much you think or dream about stuff, it never really goes the way you want it to…"

Edo glanced at his bastard superior. He'd never seen Roy look like that before, that far away slightly haunted look. As the waiter placed their orders in front of them, Roy snapped out of it.

He smiled at Ed. "This is not the sort of conversation we should be having on a date Edo. So let's talk about something else…shall we?"

Ed nodded. Damn what the hell could they talk about? "Tell me Taisa, how did you become a womanizer?"

Roy choked a little. "W...what?" he saw Ed smirk. Roy actually blushed. "I um, well….I had a little training from Hughes…:"

It was Ed's turn to choke. "Hughes? Hughes trained you in the art of womanizing? But he's a family man! He could never be a womanizer!"

Roy smirked. You have no idea…and anyway once I started I couldn't stop…after all I am damn good looking…"

Ed snorted. 'Yeah, yeah don't flatter yourself, Kusoyaro…." He took another bite of his rice. There was a comfortable silence. He loved watching how Roy ate in slow bites, he nibbled actually and he had this way of twirling the noodles about his fork. Ed had a goofy smile on his face.

This was more fun than Vera and their date. Heck everything to do was much better, even those awesome kisses. But then I'm not supposed to like anything about this bastard…but I guess he can be pretty decent. I wonder when I started to get this attracted to him?

Roy almost laughed at the look on Ed's face. He wondered what the kid was thinking about…"Hey Ed, what are you…" suddenly a really pretty waitress leaned forward. Roy saw the goofy look vanish instantly.

"Um…hey there…may I help you?" Roy asked trying to back away from her. She moved closer with a sultry smile.

"Maybe you can sweetheart… I've been looking for a sexy hunk like you all my life…"she placed a hand on his arm.

Roy frowned a little…he could see that Ed was getting angry. "Listen I'm…" she kissed him full on the lips. Ed thought he was going to burst with rage; she'd even used a bit of tongue. "Interested." Completed Roy. "Look I'm not interested!" he turned to see Ed's chair empty. Dammit!

He slapped some money onto the table and ran after Ed, or the direction he thought Ed was heading. "Edo, wait. Just wait you short git!"

The blonde didn't stop. Roy finally caught up and snagged him by the neck of the t-shirt. "Hear me out will you?"

But the boy whirled around, shoving Roy away. "Get away from you pervert! Telling some girl that you're interested when we're on a date! How could you…"

"But I didn't you idiot! I was saying I was not interested, but then I guess the not got swallowed when she kissed me. Please Edo; I wouldn't do something like that on a date with you"

"Yes, you would! It's because you're just a completely self centered bastard!" Ed wanted to believe him, but he hurt too much. He really needed to yell, after all there would be time to sort this out later.

Roy jerked back like he'd been slapped. "I'm sorry you think so little of me. I don't know what I've done to earn that…"

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Nail had the target in sight. Now if the subordinate would move just a bit, then he could finish his mission and get out of here. He waited patiently. Then the subordinate moved. Nail fired.

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Ed glared at the colonel. "You know bloody well what you've done to earn that…you treat me like a slave, like dirt! I can't stand you and the sooner this vacation is over the better. I'm going for a walk."

Ed started to walk away, not bothering to look back. Suddenly he heard a crack and Roy grunted behind him. Ed turned to see the colonel stagger as two more shots hit him. No oh god, no… "Roy! Roy! No!" Ed started to run towards Roy, but then he caught sight of the sniper. Which way should he go? He had to get the sniper, he saw people crowding around Roy. "Please, some one take him to the hospital!"

Ed shot off after the sniper, who was still trying to leap a roof. Ed jumped all the roofs following the man doggedly; once he got him he would kill the man. They were approaching the end of this town. Ed grimaced and alchemized a wall in front or the perp. The man avoided it and tried to run to the other side. Then suddenly he faltered and Ed saw him go over the edge. He ran up to see the man's body lying thirty feet below in a pool of blood.

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A/N: so is Roy dead or what? I don't know we'll see. This was such a hard chapter to write! Anyway hope you liked it….what do you guys think should happen next…I have the whole plot but I don't have any fillers….what should I do continue with them back at central later or just stop with the end of the vacation? Advise me Onegai Shimasu!

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