Roy's POV

I stepped into Brigadier General's office in Eastern Command. I saluted him immediately snapping to a stiff attention. He smiled warmly then turned serious again as he said," At ease Major. Welcome back. I only wish it was under better circumstances."

I said stiffly," Thank you for the warm welcome General. I assume I am to head to Ishval immediately?" He shook his head and said," No you are heading to boot camp first here in Eastern Command. This will finish your basic trainings to prepare you for battle in Ishval. You are to report at the camp five tomorrow morning. Corporal Tyler will take you there."

I said saluting again," Yes sir. I'll be there." He nodded waving me off dismissively and said," Dismissed, Major."

Iwent to the barracks for the rest of the day. I cleaned my weapon and checked my gloves for tears and freys. Once I was satisfied that everything was in good condition I went to the cafeteria for lunch. Tyler and Max were already there. They smiled when I entered but I saw that Max's forced. Something was definitely wrong. I said sitting down with them," Hey guys. Max I saw that forced smile what's wrong?" He face flushed red as he said," I can't believe that you saw that. Man you got good at reading people while you were gone."

I noticed that he was deflecting the question. I said giving him a look," You are deflecting my questions. What is wrong?" Max paled and then said," I'm being sent to the battlefield. I leave this evening."

My eyes widened with surprise. That was the last thing I expected. I said sorrowfully," I'm sorry Max. I hope you will stay safe." He shrugged and said," I will try. It's war Roy nothing is guaranteed."

I gave a sad nod that was the truth. Even alchemists weren't invincible many died of old age. Others died of battle it all depended on their lifestyle. Our meal was eaten in silence. After that I spent the rest of the day at the firing range. I was becoming a decent shot with my side arm. At the start of my time in the State Army I was a terrible shot and couldn't even hit the target. Now I was able to hit all kill shots easily.

The next morning I woke up at four so that I could take a shower before heading to the command post. Once I arrived Tyler was waiting for me. He smiled openly and said," Morning Mustang. Ready for your training?" I yawned tiredly and said," Morning Tyler. I guess that I'm ready."

Tyler laughed aloud and then motioned for me to follow him. The camp was on the outskirts of the main part of the town. We went inside the desk sergeant asked looking at me in full uniform," You must be Major Mustang. Here is your schedule and room number. You will not be returning to your barracks. After your six weeks here you will be sent straight to Ishval afterwards." I said stiffly," Yes sir." The desk sergeant nodded and said rudely," Get lost major."

Tyler said holding out his hand and said," See you around Roy. Maybe I'll see you in Ishval." I shook my head giving him a quick shake," Don't you dare ask to be stationed in war. You have a kid Tyler and he shouldn't grow up with a father."

Tyler looking crestfallen and said," Your right Roy. Don't you forget that you have friends and family here. I don't want to hear about you doing a suicide mission and getting yourself killed." I said rolling my eyes," I can't guarantee anything. As an alchemist we are supposed to protect and help our fellow soldiers. If I can help someone but chose not to why do I have this ability? I will always do what I feel is right."

Tyler smiled and said," Don't you dare change Roy. There are very few people like you anymore." I said with a faint smile," Your right Tyler. One day I will make the State Alchemists more than just the dogs of the military." Tyler grinned and said," I think that you can do it. Good luck Roy." With that he was gone. I went to my next class on the schedule. It was basic rifle shooting at the range. I knew that the schedule was only good for today. It would change first thing in the morning.

When I went to the cafeteria for lunch it was completely full. Most of the people were just normal soldier. I only spotted three men with the silver pocket watch. When I was in the line I was about to grab the last pie when a hand beat me to it. I looked behind me to see a black haired teenager holding it. He wore glasses and had an arrogant look about him that reminded me of James Potter. He said," Be faster next time Major." He said my rank more as an insult than anything. He was only two or three years older than me but seemed to think I was nothing more than a child.

I growled low in my throat even as he passed me ignoring the growl. I took a seat with the other alchemists who introduced themselves as Leon, Zach, and Thomas. Each had a few years of experience but were still at the rank of Major. Zach and Leon were from Western Command while Thomas was from Southern Command. They were all in their third week of training before heading to Ishval. They were medical alchemists so they wouldn't be fighting directly with us.

After lunch we all went to the shooting range. My shots with a rifle weren't as good as my shots with my side arm but they were passable. The instructor told me how to fix my aim but did little else after seeing my pocket watch. I hated that he assumes that because I was a State Alchemist I didn't want to learn to shoot. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Being a good shot could be the difference between life and death.

After shooting class I stayed after waiting until all the other soldiers were gone. The instructor looked up at me and said gruffly," I don't care if you think shooting isn't worth your time even Alchemists have to learn it." I said raising my hands defensively," That's not why I'm here at all. I was wondering you could help me with my rifle shooting. I can shoot my side arm well but I haven't had much practice with a rifle. I know that being able to shoot could save my life in this war."

The instructor looked me straight in the eyes as if to judge my resolve and honesty," Well then. Most alchemists are pompous ass. I'll aid you as long as you put the work in for it." I said," Yes sir. When should I come for extra training?"

The man said with a twitch of his lips as if he was going to smile," Be here straight after your trainings in the evening before dinner." For the next three days it went like that. I would spend most of my days running, shooting, and practicing alchemy. Before dinner and after training I would spend an hour on the shooting range practicing rifle shots.

On the fourth day I was in the cafeteria going through the mess line. Just ahead of me I spotted the black haired man from the first day was there. I smiled viciously as I came up behind him. When he reached for a plate of pie I grabbed it before he could. I said quoting it back at him," Be faster Captain."

He stared at me in shock as I went around him heading towards the tables with the other alchemists. I could feel the heat of the older boy's glare. The medical alchemists were talking about different transmutation circles to close wounds. They let me look at the books that showed basic healing alchemy. I memorized each of the circles for first aid. If you could save a life using alchemy on the battlefield that's one more comrade by your side.

They looked up as a shadow passed over me. I looked over my shoulder to see the boy. I asked coldly," What can I do for you Captain?" He said," You didn't have to do that brat." I rolled my eyes and said," You mess with me I will always get you back. It may take a little while but I will always get you. Don't mess with the alchemists."

He asked his face hardening," Do you know who you are messing with? Your nothing. Your just a medicinal alchemist." I tried my best to hold back a snort but it got away from me. He glared angrily and said," You shouldn't act like you own the world alchemist. There are better people than you in this army."

I stood and said," Captain if you have a problem with how I conduct yourself you should take a look at yourself. Get over yourself just because your a captain doesn't make you a bigshot. Now if you don't mind I am studying with my friends here."

I turned back towards the others and he grabbed my shoulder pulling me around to face him. I grabbed his wrist twisting it until there was a loud popping sound. He grunted in pain as he pulled away and I let go. As I stood I pulled on my alchemy gloved in preparation to teach him a lesson the hard way. I said my fingers ready to snap," Back off Captain before you burn."

A/N thank you everyone who let me know about the font errors. Sorry it took me so long to fix it.