(A/N: This has been a long time coming… I have nothing to say, except sorry. Here's chapter 4 of "Follow the Stone". Enjoy!)

The Military?!

The train stopped in a place called East City. A stupid name for a city. As much as I wanted to pull out my phone and headphones, I decided not to- which killed me a little on the inside. I was dying to listen to some anime openings. Maybe the "One Punch Man" opening or "Kaguya-sama: Love is a War".

I let the brothers lead me… whatever. They were my escorts and bodyguards. I was already aware that they were probably leading her somewhere that I would be in trouble, but I don't care. I was ready for a fierce scolding from their parents. Not like it hasn't happened before.

After about 30 mins of walking and a couple of twists and turns, we entered a huge, imposing building. When I noticed all the people in blue uniforms, a sense of dread began to fill me. Was I in the police station?! Maybe their parents worked here? Oh God! Don't tell her she just blackmailed children of a police officer? If so, should she cut her losses and make a break for it?

Or maybe I was just overthinking this. If this was a police station, then wouldn't there be a giant sign at the front? Although- for a quick glance- I did spot a green flag with a symbol of dragon on it. Huh… The same symbol that was on the blonde kid's pocket watch. Another sense of dread and trepidation hit me. Even if it's not a police station, this build must hold some importance.

I really wanted to demand where we are, but I kept my mouth stitched shut. I didn't want to make a scene. I was in an unknown place with unknown people. If this was some sorta government facility in this Isekai world, then there's 78% chance that I'm royally screwed. Unless I'm some kinda main character with manipulation powers or plot armor. Something was telling me to make a break for it while I still had the chance.

My chance flew away when the nerdy kid opened a pair of large double doors.

"C'mon!" Ed said harshly to her.

I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. I'm not gonna show any fear in front of this punk. I stuck my nose pointedly, and followed the boys inside. Man, I was so stupid. The door closed and it was too late to escape. Smartly, I stayed in the back and out of the way as the brothers approached the uniform people.

I spotted a total of five people all sitting in one large table- doing paperwork. Guess, they don't have cubicles. They were all wearing the same uniform. There was a fat guy. A nerd with glasses. Another was one of those "Brock" character types. You know? The ones with their eyes always closed. A blonde smoker. And a blonde woman.

I felt apprehensive being around people I don't know. Especially if they were dressed in uniform. What if they were in some kinda occult or something? I wouldn't put it past Nerdy Edgelord to be a part of one. Maybe I should make a break for it while I still can.

"Ed. Al. Who is this?"

Shit!

I've been spotted.

Fuck my life!

I felt all the adults' gazes on me, and I tried to keep my nerves in check. "Uh, hi?" I awkwardly said. "I'm just a new friend of there's. No big deal."

I heard Edgelord scoff before entering into a door that wasn't behind me with his tin can brother. Once the door shut and I was alone with strangers, I inwardly gulped.

When I was bombarded with questions, I did my best to answer them with a forked tongue and a deceptively polite smile.

Afterwards- several minutes later- I internally praised whatever God was watching over me tonight.

I thanked the people for their time, and I entered.

And that was when I knew I was royally fucked!

Fuck my life!

Fuck this stupid Iskei world!

Fuck everything!

The man leaning on his desk gave me the most intimating, threatening glares I have ever seen! Seriously! It was like he was trying to burn a whole into my very soul. I know a look that says "I'm in major trouble" when I see one.

Damn! Is this their father? Did they rat me out because of the blackmail? All I wanted was a free train ride and some protection in this unknown world. Was that too hard to ask?

Not wanting to look stupid nor look intimdated, I casually took a seat on the sofa. I try to keep my cool as the man eyed me and and down as if trying to engage my threat level. The tension in the room was so thick as everyone's- mainly the idiot brothers' and their father's- eyes were on me.

"You are one of the shadiest guys I have met," I blurted it out, but immediately regretted it. Why to go, stupid. I just had to comment on his Gendo-esque style of sitting/leaning on his desk.

The slight narrow of his eyes were the only indication he'd heard me.

"My name is Colonel Roy Mustang," he finally introduced himself.

I immediately stiffened. Colonel? Don't people in the military associate themselves like that? Have a rank system? Sergeant? Colonel? General? Things like that?

My eyes widened in horror. I glanced over to see the blonde nerd shooting me a triumphant smirk that screamed "payback's a bitch isn't it?". The bastard!

"Uh, your voice sounds like a raccoon getting run over by a tractor. Did you know that? Um, I just thought it was something you should know. Sorry, Officer Mustard." I clamped my mouth shut. Stupid! You are not supposed to say anything in front of frickin' officer. Why do I feel the need to run my mouth under pressure? "You have a nice wife." Shut up, already!

He frowned- eyes narrowed (probably from that dead raccoon comment) brows creasing- but he still kept that cold and calculating look he had. "What wife?"

"That pretty, blonde lady," I said dumbly.

"That's my Lieutenant," he replied, lacking any emotion.

"Oh…" I fidgeted nervously in my seat. I protectively kept my backpack close to me. Hey! I'm protecting my shit, even if it costs me my life. It's the only thing I got in this jacked up Isekai world. If they want, they'd have to pry it from my cold, unmoving body. Fuck the police or military or whatever and their search warrants!

The dark haired man sat up straighter. "I heard something rather interesting from Fullmetal." His tone sounded menacing. Dark and threatening. I am so screwed! Stupid bastard!

"What do you mean?" I did my best to sound unfazed, and play the innocent card.

"You've required some very confidential information about my subordinate."

I rose a confused brow? What confidential information? "I plead the 5th." I honestly had no idea why I said that. It's just seemed like what people say when they are detained by the police. Of course- I wasn't dealing with the police- but people in the actual fucking army! Fuck my life!

They stared at me in confusion.

A distraction! I needed a distraction to bind my time to escape.

"You want to hear something gross?"

Their looks of confusion were now slightly mixed with disgust. Hey! I haven't even said anything yet. But I don't blame them. Anyone would instinctively be repulsed by the thought of something disgusting.

"I once drank milk, and it squirted out of my eye." I don't know why I was telling them this. I just figured I should spout out enough nonsense to make them forget about their original objective of bringing me here. I'll escape, and hopefully never have to deal with these crazy assholes and their fanatic military while I'm in this fucked up Isekai world. I never thought I would say this as an Otaku, but I wanna go home! Home where it's nice, safe, and warm.

"What the fuck?" the blonde nerd search. He turned to his armored brother. "You see, Al? I told you milk is dangerous.

"Excuse me, officer, sir?"

The dark-haired man pinch the bridge of his nose, and let out a deep, exasperated sigh. "What is it?"

"I always had this question… How long do people stay in jail for robbing a grocery store?"

"8 years?" He narrowed his eyes suspiciously as if trying to figure out where I'm going with this.

8 years? I thought it was 10 - 12 years? Guess, different worlds meant different rules and policies. Should've known.

"Then what if the guy wasn't wearing any pants?" I said in the most straight-laced tone I could muster. The response was immediate.

Edgelord and his brother both sputtered with deep red blushes on their faces. I still had to get used to the fact that armors can blush in this world. Officer Mustard was looking at me as if he was debating whether to believe me or not, but his cheeks had a slight tint of pink in them.

"The fuck?!" the blonde screamed, slamming his hands on the table. "Are you kidding me?"

I shook my head sympathetically. "No, I'm not. He wasn't wearing any underwear. I could clearly see his dick hanging out. It was 5 inches by the way."

The men grew an even deeper shade of red. I don't if it's from mental imagery- my lack of tact and vulgar description- or both.

"You should probably arrest the dumbass who named this city," I deadpanned.

Mustard snorted. "How can we arrest someone who's long gone by now?" he replied mockingly. It was obvious he was trying to recover from the embarrassment, and regain his usual nonchalant coolness.

"Then he's probably in Hell then because he's too stupid to climb the stairway up to Heaven. Can I have a sandwich?"

"What do you think this is?!" Mustang shouted, a tick mark on his forehead. It looks like he was finally fed up with me. The last of his patience snapped.

"Sorry. I just wanted a sandwich," I grumbled, "No need to get so angry about it."

Just then the doors suddenly burst open. And I found my chance to escape!

"Hey, Roy! Ho-"

"FREEDOM!"

(A/N: This is the end of chapter 4! I hope this is good! I have 2 questions…

Q#1: Do you think Keke should follow Ed and Al through their journey? Or work under Team Mustang?

Q#2: At first, this was gonna be an Ed/OC story, but I'm not so sure anymore. I'm leaning more towards Al/OC now… What do you guys think? Ed/OC or Al/OC? Or do you have someone else in mind that Keke should end up with? Only no yaoi or yuri. I have nothing against those, it's just I have no idea how to write same-sex relationships- unless the relationship is already canon.

Leave any comments and questions in a review, and thanks for reading!)