Everyone wanted this to happen, you know it.

Disclaimer: DUN OWN NUTHIN BUT ROSE!
I twisted the plot some xD

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In the country of Amestris, down in Central. The year somewhere around 1919, the season, Christmas. A time of joy and happiness. At least for some…someone we worry about, Roy Mustang, didn't seem to like the holiday so much…

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"Greetings Uncle! And Merry Christmas eve!" the female smiled coming into the office, taking off her layers and looking over at the older Elric giving his report, "Marry Christmas eve to you too Edward." She smiled. Ice blue eyes fell on her not very cheery uncle. Being an atheist and all, but that didn't stop Edward.

"Marry Christmas eve, Rose." Ed replied to the red head, smiling brightly. Roy rolled his onyx eyes.

"Whatever." He ran a hand through raven locks.

"Now Roy. You can't say you're not happy!" she said sitting next to Edward, "You have a family to spend Christmas eve with. Milly, Azzy, Edward, and I." she said smiling. Roy just muttered.

"There's no point."

"Come now Uncle, come dine with the family tomorrow. The girls would love to see you." Rose said frowning.

"No, there's too much work to do." He replied, "I'm going to be working at home for Christmas."

"But Ta-"

"But nothing! Now be on your way so Edward can finish his report."

"I'll meet you outside." Edward whispered giving her a kiss on the cheek, which ticked Roy off.

"Hurry up FullMetal."

Another knock came to the door.

"Goodness, who could that be, Come in." Roy called. Ross and Bloch saluted,

"Colonel Roy Mustang. Bloch and I are collecting donations from State alchemists to give to the poor." She looked at Ed, then Roy. Edward gave a sheepish smile.

"I spent a good portion of my funds on Christmas dinner and presents, I can donate just a bit though." He handed over some money.

"I have no need to donate to the poor." He waved his hand.

"But sir!" Rose cried out to the heartless man.

"But nothing! Be on your way!" he hissed. Ross sighed and walked out with Bloch.

"Hughes would have donated." He muttered. Roy gave twinge and looked at Edward, "Continue FullMetal."

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"I'm guessing you'll want tomorrow off then FullMetal." Roy stood. Grabbing his trench coat.

"Yeah, I want to spend some time with Azzy and Milly." He grinned, "You work me to hell Mustang and I miss my kids."

"Fine. But be to work early the next morning." He said growling, "And try to keep yourself clean with my niece." He said walking past Rose. Rose smiled at him and waited for Ed. Linking arms they headed home. Roy walking the opposite direction.

Upon reaching the door to his house he looked at the door knocker and gasped.

"Hughes?!" he stared, but it was nothing. He shook his head and opened the door. He yawned heading up the steps. But he thought he heard…were those chains? He turned, seeing nothing, so continued up. Heading into the den to sit by the fire, and have something to eat. Changing into his sleeping clothing he sat by the fire with the paper and some soup.

Clank, thump, clank, thump.

Roy turned to see the ghost of his old friend,

"This isn't…this isn't possible."

"Is it Roy?" he said smugly, "Is it really?" he hopped up on the table, "Yet you're seeing me with your very eyes." He smiled. Adjusting his glasses.

"What are you here for?!" Roy asked slightly frightened. Hughes frowned.

"To warn you." He said, "You will be visited by three ghosts." He laid down on the table, "Three Roy, count with me." He smirked, "You still have a chance." He smiled, "Do as they say, understand their change, and maybe you'll be save." He smiled walking towards the door.

"Wait!"

"What?"

"What are you saying?!"

"All in good time." Hughes laughed, "All in good time." He vanished.