Chapter 7 but first: an apology to the reader.
*facepalms* I am so so sorry for the last chapter.
I recently re-read it and SPELLING ERRORS?! I'M BETTER THAN THAT RIGHT?
ahem.
I apologize for those errors and plan on fixing EVERY error in EVERY chapter I've done and ever will do. I know there are some in other chapters and that fact alone makes me blush in embarrassment. You as the readers deserve better and I am sorry. (In case you can't tell, that's my pet peeve and yet I still make mistakes)
Roy wasn't sure how this was going to go. Technically the boy should go to a brig or to be treated like a prisoner, all alone in a room with a single bed, probably shackled to the wall or something. But luckily Mustang had a plan to keep the boy. It was 5:58pm and he stood in front of the two doors that could possibly change how tomorrow happened.
He entered the room that was more like a small living room. The air was chilly and brisk, it had a strange feeling that left his heart beating softly. The colonel had butterflies in his stomach and his mind was racing of everything that could happen, yet his features remained stiff and composed, devoid of any sort of emotion.
"Ah! Right on time I see!" There he was. King Bradley in all his glory. He had a smile that could send chills through anyone's body, including Mustang's.
"You wanted to see me Sir?" Mustang asked respectfully trying to hide his nervousness.
"Yes, I had been informed that you have the boy... Edward Elric and that he stole the blueprints and some valuable information from us."
"Yes Sir. I am keeping him in my care for the time being."
"You didn't request permission from anyone, why should I let you keep this child?" The man took a sip of tea as if they were talking about what color the uniform should be. For these crimes being as bad as they were, Bradley didn't seem to care.
Here it was. Make it, or break it.
"I would like to request permission to keep the boy. He has grown accustomed to me and it's only a matter of time before he opens up to me about where these people are and why they need this information. He trusts me." There was silence. An eery empty silence that left a bad taste in Roy's mouth.
"I see." King Bradley's tone was dark and held a sense of annoyance to it. Mustang began to question why Bradley insisted on drawing on this moment, it was clear the decision had already been made.
"He's gonna be gone for a while y'know." Hawkeye smiled softly at the sight.
Little Edward was on the floor in front of the door staring at it in case Roy walked in, in need of a hug.
To say she was worried was an understatement. There was no way Roy could be allowed to keep Edward. As far as she knew, this could very well be the last time she ever saw Ed, or saw the colonel actually take decent care of himself.
"You left your bear over here." Hawkeye mentioned, holding the stuffed toy. But Ed remained there. It was cute actually how Edward missed the colonel.
They were all just waiting for an answer.
Minute by minute ticked by until the clock read 6:24 and Mustang came back. The second he walked in, Edwards eyes lit up and he smiled to the man who smiled back softly.
"So?" Hughes asked, leaning over in his seat.
"I can keep him." Roy announced. Everyone heard the relief in his voice. "I can keep him but I have to make daily reports which means..." Roy held up a folder. "...more paperwork."
That night was just like any other, but it had a more special meaning. It was okay that Ed stay with Roy and Roy knew how easily the Führer could've taken him away. Tonight was a night that deserved something special.
After they had dinner, Roy put that stupid glass of milk down for the sixth consecutive night in a row. Edward looked up a little annoyed.
"I know, I know, you don't like milk. But how about chocolate milk?" Earlier, Roy had sneaked in some cocoa that Ed had no idea about. Mustang stirred the milk and it turned brown getting Ed's attention.
Roy smirked. "There. Chocolate milk."
Ed took a hesitant sip before practically inhaling the glass. Who knew milk could taste so good?!
He put the glass down and gave it to Roy silently asking for more.
"Maybe later." He said putting the glass in the sink. It was almost bed time and the last thing they needed was for Ed to get wound up.
Later, he set up the couch just in case. Roy went to his room and gave it ten minutes before he opened the door to find a surprised Ed.
"Come on. Let's just go to bed." Mustang picked him up and took him to the bed, and the two cuddled until morning. Ed was happy to have someone and Roy was happy that he could help Ed, and though he didn't want to admit it, he felt some love towards the golden eyed boy.
A short one and Im sorry next one shall be longer!
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