Hehehe Im an evil snot. But not to worry, I will keep my lovely fluff tone here, I like writing the fluff. :3
"Edward!"
That was all he heard before the world went bright then dark again. His mind was lagging. What happened? It felt like he only closed his eyes for a second but when he opened them, he was on a bed with Hawkeye watching him.
"Oh, you finally woke up." She stated simply. "Mustang will be happy to hear."
Ed looked to his body. There was a bandage around the area Lust had hit him and that was it. Wait, didn't he just get engulfed by flames? He should be burnt black to a crisp!
"Hey, it's okay." Hawkeye touched Ed's hand. She felt a little sorry for him but the thought remained, why did he go back to them? It stumped her and frustrated her, but she had to remind herself she was dealing with a small child, not a grown adult.
If only Mustang would remember that...
Ed had questions and needed them to be answered. Why wasn't he burned, where was Roy, where was he, where were the humunculi, and was that stuffed cat okay? Hawkeye seemed to read his mind.
"The humunculi ran away, we don't know their location and you're at the military base receiving medical attention, we don't know what happened or how you managed to not get burned by that attack, but I will say, when Roy thought he hurt you, he cracked. His angry attitude cracked and he ran to you like the Holy Ghost was chasing him. I don't think I have ever seen him so terrified in his life."
Ed blinked trying to process the information. But Roy was mad at him, why would he be scared of losing him?
"Well I better go let him know you're awake then. He wanted to talk to you." Hawkeye stepped out leaving Ed alone in silence.
Panic hit him suddenly. The kitty... Was it okay? Where was it? He needed it! It was all he had left...
The door clicked and he looked up to see a not-so-happy Roy. The boy shrank back a little wanting to merge with the bed.
"Talk. I know you can." He commanded, crossing his arms.
Ed bit his lip not sure what to do...
"Either talk now of I will arrest you for your actions."
He still remained silent wanting nothing more than for it to go back the way it was...
But it could never go back now. Ed broke Roy's trust. That good week they had was just trash thanks to his actions earlier. But it wasn't like Ed had a choice... Or did he?
Roy's gaze was cold and hard sending shivers down Ed's spine. Even if he wanted to, he didn't think he could muster up any words right now. There was so much tension in the room, it was almost suffocatng.
"I-I..." Ed swallowed hard. "I'm sorry Mustang..." He croaked his voice holding fear and sincerity. "I won't do it again..." The child teared up feeling like the worst person in the world.
Roy's anger was wavering. As much as he wanted to deny it he couldn't. The sight of this child before him, red-faced, scared, and in tears made his heart skip a beat. Was it really all Roy's fault that this boy was that scared?
"You better not. But I think a lesson is in order here. You're staying here tonight." Mustang took a deep breath trying to remain strong. He had grown attached to the kid and even though it was only a week, Ed had really grown on him. Roy turned to leave almost hesitating to look back but stopped himself. He feared if he did, he wouldn't leave.
With that thought he stepped out and locked the door. Ed couldn't leave now and no one could get in without the key that Roy put in the breast pocket of his coat.
"Sir don't you think this is a little much?" Hawkeye asked, her tone giving away how irritated she was that he was doing this.
"No."
"He's only a child."
"I understand that. But actions have consequences. This is his consequence. I could always put him in the brig."
A small smile played on Hawkeye's lips. "But this is more punishment for you than it is for him."
"Doesn't matter. What's done is done." He stated.
"You don't plan on pulling an all-nighter do you?"
"No." He sat on the floor next to the door. "Im staying right here until morning."
Hawkeye smiled softly. "And Just when I'm convinced you're an asshole you do something like this."
"Goodnight Hawkeye."
And that's where he remained all night. He slept on the floor with his jacket as a blanket. Everytime Ed woke up, Roy did too. He could hear Ed in there crying and a couple times he wanted to go in and comfort the boy, but he remained strong. It seemed like forever until morning came.
Hawkeye came in extra early and found Roy gone. She checked the door to find it unlocked and when she looked inside she smiled.
At the first ray of sun, Roy had gone in and was now on the bed asleep with the boy in his arms. That was the hardest night for both of them, and Hawkeye briefly wondered about how this was going to play out.
It was obvious Ed wasn't staying with Roy when he had family in Resembool. Could the two stand being apart now that they had grown fond of each other?
She sighed and closed the door quietly, the thoughts haunting her more than the fact the Humunculi were still out there.
So, how do you think the story will end? :)
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