Disclaimer: Wow I'm impressed. You think I own Fullmetal Alchemist. Unfortunately I can only borrow them and twist their minds and souls.
A/N: Thanks for the reviews last chapter. I really appreciate the support. Chapter Two…yay! I never thought I would get this far. I really have to thank the storm that knocked out the power in Madison County Illinois. Without its support I would still be dreaming and not writing. Also I'm looking for a beta reader so if you want the position let me know.
It's Strange
It's strange. I studied alchemy under a great master for years. He taught me well but died before I could finish my training. He hated the fact that I was becoming a "dog of the military." He died hating it. His daughter Riza saw him die. I left her with her grandfather, thinking that I would never see her again, and became a state alchemist.
I dedicated myself to my work and I met Maes Hughes. A smart hyper-active man who cared way too much about his girlfriend. He befriended me and I put up with his many ramblings about everything and in turn he taught me about living.
Then we were called to war, leaving our homes and families to help our noble country. It wasn't soon after that I started to doubt our motives in the war. I had just arrived with three other alchemists and was wandering an old battlefield taking in the destruction with Maes.
Before we knew what had happened an Ishbalan leapt at us with a knife. We were taken completely by surprise and were only saved by a single gunshot. When I asked what it was Hughes only replied cryptically, "We had a 'hawk's eye' watching us."
Back at camp he approached a person by a small fire asking if it had been them that saved us and thanks. The person stood up and I gaped. It was Riza Hawkeye, the daughter of my teacher. She had joined the military like me and her grandfather. I was shocked and amazed, I never would have guessed, but she was my teacher's daughter. The unexpected came hand in hand with them.
And the war continued and we killed and missed home. I was a big asset to the government being able to conjure up fire with just a snap. And so when it was all over they handed me my rewards, promoted me to Colonel, and stuck me in an office.
The only good thing was that I got to pick my subordinates. At first I just chose Havoc, Feury, Falman, and Breda, but it seemed like something, no someone was missing. I found myself thinking back to my pas and the answer slapped me in the face; Riza Hawkeye. I welcomed her into my group and how did she thank me? She threatened me to get my work done.
Still I had everything I ever wanted, right? I had the title, the power but something was wrong.
So I began to date due to the constant nagging from Hughes and I found some peace. Women fell over me so finding someone was easy. But no one stuck and Hughes got married, much to my approval. He deserved some peace at mind and hope, even if it meant I had to abandon my sanity.
I left on vacation and went to a town called Resembool. There I discovered Edward and Alphonse Elric. I told Ed to come to Central one he was healthy.
I wasn't surprised to see him but the fact that he passed still amazes me. So began his search the myth, the Philosopher's Stone. They're still searching for it wasting away military funds. But it's their dream.
It's strange that two teenagers have the courage to chase their dreams and I don't. My dream to become the Furher. Sure I'm slowly achieving it but to really openly hunt it down?
Hawkeye didn't know for a long time. One night I walked her home and blurted it out. She deserved to know, after all. All she did was look at me for a while and say, "Yes sir." Nothing else. She's supported me wholeheartedly ever since. Sometimes I wonder why.
Sometimes I wonder why I can get all other girls to fall for me but not Riza. She's the only one who didn't fall. In fact I think she's caught me. I think I've fallen in love with Riza Hawkeye.