A/N I hope everyone is had a good Christmas. Thank you for your continued support. With the first part of Eighth King series nearing finished I decided to open a poll about the next fanfiction. They will be updated based on popularity. This one is by far the most popular out of all my fanfictions and continues to be so. It will be updated more often than the rest.

Roy's POV

Dumbledore stood causing both Lucius and I to look at him. He said," Mr. Malfoy you cannot attack someone in this school. I must ask you to leave." Lucius glared at the old man before turning back to me. He said," This isn't over. I will get you back for the humiliation you have done to my family."

I said my eyes cold," Anytime anywhere. I will always protect my charge. So if you attack him I will hurt you." He made a sound in the back of his throat and rushed at me drawing his wand. The training from Sirius was paying off. I grabbed his wand arm at where the wrist meets the arm. I twisted with such force a crack resounded through the hall as the bones in the wrist broke. This forced him to drop his wand from the pain. I picked it up and said," That was stupid. The next time you try something like that I'll break your wrist, arm, and your wand."

I turned to where the professors had all gained their feet. Not trusting Dumbledore or Potter I turned to the potions master and flipped the wand handle first to him. The man raised an eyebrow at me but took the wand without question. He turned to Lucius who looked positively murderous and said," Lucius I believe it would be in everyone's best interest if you would leave. I'll give you your wand back at the gates." Snape nodded to me as he passed and I gave him a grateful smile.

I sat back down at the table once I was sure the elder Malfoy was gone. Alex asked checking over his shoulder every few minutes," Why did you give Snape the wand?" I looked at him and sighed. I knew that Potter had rubbed off on Alex I didn't realize childhood rivalries were included as well. I said rubbing my eyes tiredly," I gave it to him as a matter of trust. I don't want that man as my enemy and neither do you."

Alex said glaring at the man as he reentered," I still don't like him. He's done nothing but make my life miserable since I arrived." I rolled my eyes and said," That's because you tend to act like James in his class. He hates James Potter because of their school rivalries. If you change your act you might get him to change his."

Alex eyes flashed in recognition and after a moment he conceded," Your right. Tomorrow before classes I'm going to apologize for my behavior. I just hope he will give me a chance." I leaned back with a smile on my face. Slowly but surely Alex was changing. The smile faded after a moment as a thought hit me. Would he revert back to his old habits when I left? Or would he continue to change and become a good man? I said realizing I was making him nervous with my lack of response," Give him a chance first. Show him that you can change in actions not just words. I know you can do it. Even when I'm not hear to help you. No matter what happens walk the path you chose and never let the light fade from within you."

True to his word the next morning I followed Alex to the dungeons. He apologized profusely for his previous actions and asked Snape for his forgiveness. While Snape was reluctant to accept the boy's apology he did decide to wait and see what would happen.

Over the next few weeks Alex changed his habits. He began to focus more on his studies and less on his pranks. He had begun to practice with Sirius and I. The weather was becoming much colder and Alex was kind enough to put warming charms on my clothes. November faded into December and I figured my days were numbered. I packed my bags ready to leave at a moments notice.

On December 5th it was a Saturday and I was in my room drinking coco when a knock came. I said assuming it was Alex," Enter." I was surprised when Dumbledore stepped in. He looked like the weight of the world was on his shoulders. I sighed and said," That's it then. The Furher has sent a messenger?"

Dumbledore nodded and said his blue eyes no longer twinkling," He's in my office." I grabbed my bag and asked suddenly," Can you ask Alex to meet me in your office? I don't feel right leaving without saying something."

The old man nodded leaving to go find the teenager. I took one last look around the room that had been my home for these last few months. I would miss the camaraderie that I had built with my brother and his friends. I was loathe to admit it but I would miss Sirius and Remus who had become like second parents to me.

I went down to the Headmaster's office. After saying the password I went up the staircase. I didn't knock when I came to his door I just entered. A grin spread out across my face when I saw the military uniform and the young man in it. I said excitedly," Private Tyler it is good to see you again." The young man spin on his heel and said looking me over," Major Mustang, it is damn good to see you as well. Man how much time do you spend outside you have a major tan going on?"

We began to exchange stories of what had happened since August. Tyler's baby boy had been born last month perfectly healthy. He also had proposed to his girlfriend so that when he was sent out she would be looked after. He smiled when I told him everything that had happened. When I told him of the death eater attack his eyes darkened at the explanation of my injuries. While he wasn't happy about me getting injured he was glad that I had made up with my brother.

A moment later the door opened revealing Alex, James, Lily, Sirius, and Remus with Dumbledore. I smiled at Remus and Sirius before introducing everyone. Alex shook hands with Tyler recognizing that we had the same uniform. He asked," Are you a State Alchemist as well?" Tyler shook his head and said," Nope I'm just an enlisted soldier. I'm going to be the one who watches your brother's back in battle."

Alex's eyes widened then grew hard as he said poking the older teenager in the chest," You better look after my brother. I'll hunt you down myself if you don't." If Tyler was shocked by this he didn't show it instead he smiled at the boy. Sirius and Remus muttered their agreement while James glared.

I turned to Alex as Tyler was getting us ready to leave. I said giving him a soft smile," I'll write every week Alex. Be safe. Listen to your professors and STAY AWAY from the Weasley twins." Alex puffed out his chest and said proudly," Never!"

Tyler went through the floo first calling out Eastern Command. They must have recently put in a floo there. As I was about to step through myself Alex shouted sounding on the verge of tears," Don't you dare die! I better get a letter every week from you Roy." I waved at him from over my shoulder as I went through the floo.