~`*Golden Phoenix*`~
Chapter. 7
Phoenix Spiral

I awoke the next morning to the feeling of something lightly brushing against the side of my face. I opened my eyes, to find the love of my life, Roy Mustang, staring down at me, a sweet smile spread over his soft lips, as he gently stroked the side of my face with his hand. "GoodMorning, Mustang." I half-whispered, he smirked. "GoodMorning, Muriah." He chuckled, leaning down to kiss my lips. "Mm." I moaned, wrapping an arm around his neck, eagerly returning his kiss. "Roy." I gasped, breaking the kiss, as he suddenly pinned my arms above my head. "Mm, it's time to wake you up." He whispered, releasing my wrists, as he slowly trailed heated, open-mouthed kisses along my jawline, and down my neck, down to my breasts, where he stopped, and sucked on them briefly, before trailing his kisses down my ribcage, and stomach. I breathed a sigh of pleasure, and closed my eyes, tilting my head back, as I felt Roy slip his hot, wet tongue between my wet folds. "Ah, Roy! Mmm!" I moaned, more, or less sighing contently in pleasure. "Mmm." He moaned, my body jumping beneath him slightly, as he delved his tongue deep inside my core. Roy gave one last prolonged lick at my core, drawing yet another moan of pleasure from my throat, before trailing more wet, open-mouthed kisses back up my body, his hot mouth stopping at my breasts. He chuckled, and looked up at me, before sliding his heated hand down my stomach, and between my legs, his fingers slowly, and gently stroking my core. "Ah!" I whimpered, closing my eyes, and arching my back, as I felt him slip two fingers between my wet folds, my body trembling, as his fingers teased, and stroked my core, setting my insides on fire. "Mm, I can feel your body trembling, Muriah. Does it really feel that good?" He asked, his voice smooth, sexy, and seductive. "Mmm!" I whimpered, slipping my hand over his, and pushing his fingers deeper within me, his wet fingers now knuckle-deep inside me. "That's right, you like it deep." He half-whispered, no doubt smirking at how deeply vulnerable I was beneath his touch. My back arched, and my body trembled, as I felt that same familiar feeling building up at the base of stomach. "Here it comes." He whispered, thrusting his fingers harder within me. "Ah, Roy! I-! Ahhh!" I cried, as I reached my peak, my hips seeming to spasm slightly, as I released all over his hand. "There it is." He half-whispered, my body relaxing, as he slowly withdrew his fingers from me. I opened my eyes slightly, panting for breath, hot shivers of pleasure running up, and down my spine, as I watched Roy bring his hand to his mouth, his skilled tongue licking his fingers clean of my hot fluids. "Mm, delicious as always. You taste so damn good, Muriah. So delectable." He whispered. "D-Don't say such embarrassing things." I whimpered, as he whispered dirty words into my ear. I had to admit, he was turning me on even more with every word he spoke, and I could feel my body become hot in response to his heated words. "Close your eyes." He whispered, gently brushing my eyelids shut with his fingertips. "Focus on what you feel, not what you see." He whispered, pinning my hands to the bed beneath his own, his fingers lacing with mine. "What do you me-! Ahh!" I screamed, as he thrust hard into me. "That's what I mean." He answered, as he pounded into me, his thrusts becoming deeper, and harder. "Ah! God! Roy!" I screamed, wrapping my legs around him, and tilting my head back. I whimpered in utter pleasure, as he thrust his hips into me good and hard, trailing his hot, wet tongue up my neck. "Ahh!" I yelped, as he found, and bit down on my pulse, his teeth remaining locked on my skin. I wrapped one arm around him, my hand clawing at his back, whilst my other came to rest at the back of his neck. "God! Roy! Don't hold back! I want it!" I whimpered, and give it to me he did, screams of pleasure tearing from my throat, as he thrust deeper, and much harder inside me, my hips rocking with his. The pleasure Roy was giving me felt so good, but, somehow, it wasn't enough, I wanted more, I needed to experience a-bit of pain with this intense pleasure I was feeling. "R-Rougher! I-I want it Rougher!" I hissed. "Are you sure?" He asked, his teeth releasing my pulse. "Yes!" I cried. "I'll give it to you rough. Hell, I'll make you scream." He purred, his voice sexy, and seductive. I screamed, as he stopped suddenly, before pounding nice, and hard back into me, my body trembling, as he proceeded to give it to me...Rough. "Ah, yeah!" He moaned, his voice a low growl, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, his eyes closed, as he panted for breath. The sight of him so hot, and in such a deep state of pleasure excited me, I tilted my head towards his neck, and trailed my hot tongue down his neck, he moaned when I did this. I bit down on the side of his neck, and he practically roared with pleasure, his hands releasing mine, and gripping my hips, before he proceeded to slam even harder into me. "AHHH!" I screamed, my teeth releasing his neck, as I tilted my head back, and screamed for him. He chuckled, and trailed his hot, wet tongue up my neck, hunting for my pulse, biting down on it once he had found it. "Harder! Bite into me harder, Roy! Make me scream!" I whimpered, my hand sliding from the back of his neck, to the back of his head, my fingers lightly tangling themselves in his raven-black hair. And make me scream, he did, biting down even harder on my pulse, his teeth sinking into my flesh, a small drop of blood streaming down my throat, before thrusting nice, and rough inside me, his member pounding my hot-spot deep inside me, driving me to the brink of insanity. "Ah! Roy! A-Ah! I-I-! Roy! I-I'm-!" I whimpered, as I felt myself nearing my climax. "That's it! Cum hard for me, Muriah! Scream my name! I want to hear my name tear from your lips!" He half-whispered, his breathing labored, as he pounded himself into my core. "Ah! A-Ah! Roy! Ah! Oh my g-! ROY!" I screamed, arching my back, and screaming his name, my body trembling violently, as I came. Roy refused to stop, thrusting into me a few more times, before spilling his seed into me, his body trembling, as he released load after load deep within me.

Roy's body relaxed, as his peak came to end, collapsing ontop of me. The both of us lay there, covered in sweat, and panting for breath. "Wow! That was-!" "Amazing." Roy finished, looking up at me from my chest, a sly smirk playing on his lips. I giggled, as he lent over me, and passionately kissed my lips, moaning into the kiss, and wrapping my arms around his neck, as he slipped his tongue into my mouth. "Mm...I love you, Muriah." He whispered, as he slowly broke the kiss. "I love you too, Roy." I answered, kissing his lips again, before he laid back down on the bed, landing on his back beside me. I smiled, and rested my head against his chest, as he pulled me to him, wrapping an arm around my shoulders, before pulling the blanket over us. I sighed contently, as I rested my hand on his chest, and he chuckled, placing his hand over mine, holding it against his chest, his other hand lightly stroking my shoulder, his fingertips tracing intricate designs along my back, neck, and shoulders. I giggled to myself, as a thought crossed my mind, and he chuckled. "What are you thinking about?" He asked, lightly kissing my forehead. "Nothing. I was just thinking, 'Man, we have a great sex life!'." I answered, giggling. "Yes, we do." He chuckled. I shivered, as I felt him trace the transmutation circle for flame alchemy on my back with his fingertips. "Cold?" He asked looking intently at me. "No, it just feels nice." I answered. "What? This?" He asked, as he continued to stroke my back. "Mhm." I answered. "It seems holding you isn't the only thing that relaxes you." He replied, a sly grin playing on his lips. Suddenly the phone rang, and both Roy, and I turned our attention to the phone on his nightstand. "Damn!" He cursed, as he reached for the phone. "This is Mustang." He replied, his voice firm, and his tone normal, as he answered the phone. "What is it, Hughes? This is had better be good, I'm busy." Roy growled, his grip tightening on the phone slightly. "Yes, I know. Yes, she's been made aware as well, Hughes. No, her training doesn't begin until later this afternoon. She's resting, right now. Will you shut-up?!" He half-yelled, slamming the phone, and hanging up. "Take it easy on the phone, babe." I replied, gently stroking his muscular chest. "Why is it every time we're in bed, it seems we're always being interrupted?" He asked, frustration clearly evident in his voice. "What's going on, baby?" I asked, softly kissing his chest. "Hughes called, and wanted to let us know that training started today for all of the young alchemists, and he wanted to make sure that both you and I were made aware. He also wanted to know when we'd be arriving at Central for your training." He answered, his fingers continuing to gently stroke my back, neck, and shoulders. I lifted my head from his chest, lent up, and kissed his lips. "Mm." He moaned, as he kissed back, slipping his tongue into my mouth. I moaned into the kiss, as his tongue twirled with mine, his hand coming to rest over mine, as it rested against his muscular chest, his other hand gently stroking my back, sending shivers of pleasure up, and down my spine.

"Why'd you hang up the phone?" I whispered against his lips, as I slowly broke the kiss, a line of saliva following the parting of our lips. "Hughes was teasing me about being in bed with you." Roy answered, his voice a soft whisper. I smiled, my lips hovering just inches from his, he grinned, his hand coming to rest at the nape of my neck, "Well, I'd rather be in bed with you than be be in bed with anyone else. I-!" "Belong to me." He interrupted, finishing my sentence for me, before gently pushing my head down, my lips meeting his in a heated, and passionate kiss. This time, I added a-little fire to kiss, lifting my head slightly, and opening my mouth, my tongue teasing his. "Mm!" I moaned, as he lent up, and wrapped his lips around my tongue, his hot mouth sucking on my tongue. I wrapped my arms around his neck, and straddled his lap, my legs wrapping around his waist. "Muriah." He whispered, his mouth releasing my tongue, as he wrapped an arm around my waist, his hand slowly sliding up my back, before coming to rest at my shoulder, whilst his other hand came to rest at the nape of my neck. "God, Roy, kiss me, and never stop kissing me." I whispered, my heart going up in flames, as he pulled my lips to his, in a heated kiss. The both of us moaned into the kiss, as our tongues made love. After a minute, or two, Roy broke the kiss, a small trail of saliva following the motion of our lips parting. "You're so damn beautiful." He whispered, and I moaned slightly, as he cuddled his head into my breasts, holding me in his lap. I wrapped an arm around his neck, my arm coming to rest across his shoulders, whilst my other hand came to rest at the back of his head, my fingers lightly tangling themselves into his raven-black hair, as I held him to me, closing my blue eyes, and resting my chin ontop of his head, my long, jet-black hair tapering over both my shoulders, and his. A few minutes later, I opened my eyes, and gazed around the room, searching for the clock. '10:00.a.m., it's still early, but, I haven't eaten yet, and neither has Roy. Ugh, and I should probably take a shower too, especially after sitting out in the rain like I did yesterday.' I thought, gently stroking Roy's head. "Roy?" I asked. "Hm?" He answered, lifting his head from my breasts. "I'm sorry to ruin the moment, but, can we get something to eat? I'm actually kind-of hungry." I replied meekly. Roy chuckled, and kissed my one of my breasts, before looking back up at me, a sly grin playing on his lips. "Sure, love." He answered, before reaching up, and gently kissing my lips.

He carefully sat at the edge of the bed, before coming to his feet, carrying me up with him, as he did so. I squeaked slightly, as I felt his hands slide from my back, and under my legs, carrying me. I looked down at the floor, my arms remaining locked around his neck. Suddenly, I felt something brush against my cheek, and I turned to see Roy kissing my cheek, his eyes closed, as he kissed me tenderly. I giggled, and blushed slightly, as his warm lips separated from my cheek. I looked up at him, and smiled happily, he only grinned, and winked at me, before lowering his head slightly, and allowing me to kiss him on the cheek. He slowly released my legs, and gently set me on my feet, wrapping his arms around my waist, as I lent up, and kissed him, his warm lips soft against mine, as he kissed me back. "Ready to get something to eat?" He asked, slowly breaking the kiss. "Yes." I answered, smiling sweetly at him. "Oh, but, let me get some clothes on, first." I replied, blushing like ten shades of red, as I remembered that I was still completely naked, he laughed. "Muriah, it's not like I haven't seen you like this before, and quite honestly I like you better this way. You can parade around my house naked for all I care, you're still just as beautiful." He replied, lightly teasing me. "D-Do you mean that?" I asked meekly, he smirked. "Of course I do." He answered, kissing my forehead. "Thankyou, baby." I replied, lightly kissing his lips. I broke the kiss, and walked over to his shirt that had been lying on the floor, and picked it up, before walking over to the side of the bed, and picking up my bra, and underwear. I clasped my bra on, and slipped into my panties, before pulling his shirt over half naked body, and buttoning it up to my upper chest. I pulled his shirt down a-little, so that it just barely covered my ass, before turning around, and walking over to my bag, and pulling out my hair brush. I stood up, and began brushing out my long, silky, jet-black hair, making sure to brush it all the way through, and straighten it out. It was then that I noticed my hair had gotten a-little long by an inch, or two. I sighed, and took a lock of my hair between my index, and middle fingers, and looked at it. "What's the matter, Muriah?" Came Roy's familiar voice, as he approached me from behind, wrapping his muscular arms around my waist.

"Nothing, babe. I just noticed my hair has gotten a-little long. It's ok though, I probably need to get it cut anyway." I answered. "Muriah, there's really no need to cut it. Why not just trim it? Besides, I like it better when it's long." He replied, lightly running his fingers through my hair. I knelt down, and placed my brush back into my bag, before turning around, and looking at him. My god, did he look sexy as hell! He was wearing pair of nice, black pants, and a white button-up shirt, which, he had chosen to leave open. I threw my arms around his neck, and captured his lips in a heated kiss, nearly knocking him over. "Mm!" He moaned, catching me in his arms, as he took a step back. I broke the kiss, and grinned slyly at him, "Wow, Muriah. What was that for?" He asked, a slight hint of confusion in his voice. "I just thought you looked so irresistible." I shrugged, giggling mischievously. "Really?" He asked, his voice smooth and seductive, as as he bent down slightly, and gently grabbed my legs, pulling them up to his waist. I giggled, and wrapped my legs around his waist, as he picked me up, and held me. "Oh, Roy." I giggled, lightly nuzzling my nose with his, he chuckled. "Muriah." He whispered, gently releasing my legs, his arms slipping around my waist, as he held me up. I unwrapped my legs from his waist, and let them hang loosely, my hands coming to rest on his arms, as he held me. "Hey, babe? You can put me down now." I giggled. "Mm, I don't know. I'll let you go on one condition." He replied, a sly grin playing on his lips. "Mm, and what's that?" I asked, lowering my head slightly, grinning slyly, as I looked into his gorgeous cobalt eyes. He lent up, and answered my question with a passionate kiss. "Mm." I moaned slightly, as I closed my blue eyes, and kissed him back, one hand coming to rest at the side of his face, whilst the other came to rest at the back of his head. I shivered, as I felt his tongue lick at my bottom lip, begging for entrance, I eagerly opened my mouth, and immediately allowed him access to my mouth. "Mm." He moaned, his hot tongue gliding effortlessly over mine, our tongues twirling with one another. After a minute, or two, Roy broke the kiss, and gently set me down on my feet, his hands gently stroking my sides. "I'll make breakfast." I whispered, reaching up, and softly kissing his lips, my arms sliding from around his neck, my hands coming to rest against his muscular chest. "Alright. But, tell me if you need help with anything." He half-whispered, lightly kissing my lips. "Mm...Ok." I answered, slowly breaking the kiss.

On that note, Roy gently took my hand in his, his fingers lacing with mine, before he led me downstairs, and into the kitchen. I let go of his hand, as I began cooking breakfast, listening intently, and counting his footsteps, as he walked towards the front door. I looked over my shoulder, and watched him, as he opened the front door, bent down, and picked something up, before coming back into the house, shutting, and locking the front door behind him. I turned my attention back to making breakfast, listening, and counting his footsteps, as he pulled out a chair, and sat down at the kitchen table, before opening, and reading the newspaper. 'I didn't know he read the newspaper. That's actually very charming about him, I'll have to remember to start picking up the newspaper for him in the morning.' I thought, smiling sweetly, as I continued making breakfast. "Ouch!" I half-whispered, accidentally burning my index finger on the edge of the pan, immediately catching Roy's attention. I moved my index finger toward my mouth, but, I was stopped by a hand at my wrist, and I turned to see Roy standing beside me, his cobalt eyes remaining focused on me, as he brought my index finger to his mouth, his warm, soft lips wrapping around the tip of my injured finger, his mouth lightly sucking on it. I blushed a light shade of pink, and shivered slightly, as I felt his tongue lightly lick at my finger. After a minute, or two, he slowly removed my finger from his mouth, and gently wrapped it with a bandage. "Th-Thankyou." I whispered, he just smiled, lent down, and lightly kissed my lips, before walking back to the kitchen table, sitting down, and reading his newspaper again.

It wasn't long before I finished cooking breakfast, I got out the plates, and filled them with food, making sure to give Roy a-little bit more than I gave myself, before setting the plates down on the table, along with the silverware. "Thanks, love." He half-whispered, placing his newspaper down on the table beside him, before proceeding to eat his breakfast. "You're welcome." I answered, as I sat down, and began to eat myself. It was then that I noticed Roy had been watching me eat, his cobalt eyes seeming to scan my plate before scanning his own. "Muriah." He replied, catching my attention. "Y-Yes?" I stammered, blushing a light shade of pink. "You gave me a-bit more than you gave yourself. Are you feeling alright?" He asked, a serious, but, curious look on his face. "Oh, honey, y-yes, I'm fine. I gave you more because it's the polite thing to do. I mean, am staying in your house, and eating your food, after all." I replied, smiling sweetly. "Muriah." He sighed, placing one of his strips of bacon, as well as some of his eggs on my plate. "Roy, I-!" "Shh." He whispered, placing his index finger against my lips to silence me. "Muriah, while I do appreciate the polite gesture, you need to eat too. If you don't nourish yourself properly, you could get yourself sick." He replied, as he proceeded to finish eating. I looked up at him, my blue eyes reflecting sort-of a guilty innocence. "Eat." He half-whispered, his cobalt gaze completely focused me, I nodded, and began to eat. I finished my food a few minutes later, before attempting to get up and take both my plate and his. "Wait. You made breakfast, I'll do the dishes." He replied, gently gripping my wrist, stopping me. "Baby, I can-!" "You go relax. I'll join you in a few minutes." He replied, folding, and placing his newspaper down on the table beside him, getting up, and taking both of our plates, gently kissing my forehead, before walking over to the sink, and proceeding to do the dishes. I got out of my chair, and quietly approached him, wrapping my arms around his waist from behind, blushing, as my hands came to rest against his amazingly firm abs. "Thankyou, baby." I whispered, reaching up, and gently kissing his cheek. I slowly released him, before heading up the stairs, and walking into his bedroom, my eyes scanning the room for the clock. '11:30.a.m., I have training soon, I may as well start getting ready now. I think, I'll treat myself to a nice, hot bath.' I thought, smiling, and pulling out a pair of training clothes, before walking into the bathroom, making sure to leave the door cracked behind me.

I turned on the water to about as hot as I could stand it, before silently removing my clothes, Roy's shirt, my bra, and my panties all falling to the floor at my feet. I turned around, and pulled a black towel off the back of the bathroom door, wrapping it around my body before sitting at the edge of the tub, as I waited for the water to fill it. I reached down, and ran my hand through the water, enjoying the warmth of it, as it filled the tub, humming a familiar tune, my blue eyes becoming entranced on the relaxing waters that would soon wrap themselves around my bare body. Once the water had gotten high enough, I let the towel drop to the floor, before carefully stepping into the water, and lying down in the tub. I closed my eyes, and rested my head against the back of the tub, the hot water relaxing my muscles, and soothing all of my aches, and pains. I was so busy relaxing, that I didn't even register the sound of the door opening, and closing, nor did I register the sound of the doorknob clicking, as someone locked it. Suddenly, I felt something gently stroke the side of my face, and I opened my eyes to find Roy kneeling by the tub, smirking at me. "Roy." I replied, jumping slightly, and wrapping my arms over my breasts, closing my legs, he had startled me. I watched, as he slowly removed his shirt, exposing his chiseled back, muscular chest, and arms, and solid abs, removing his pants, as well. I blushed slightly, and moved forward, making room for him to get in the tub behind me, he only grinned, before carefully stepping into the water, and lying down behind me, resting his shoulders against the back of the tub. I gasped slightly, as he pulled me into him, my back coming to rest against his muscular chest, his strong arms wrapping themselves around me. "Tilt your head back." He whispered, his hand coming to rest across my forehead, as he gently pushed my head back, the back of my head coming to rest against his shoulder. "Close your eyes." He whispered once more, gently brushing my eyelids shut with his wet fingertips. I closed my eyes, and listened, as he took some of the water in his hands, and I breathed a sigh of relief, as he gently wet my face and hair down. "Feels good, doesn't it?" He asked, as he continued to wet my face, and hair down. "Mhm." I answered sleepily, he chuckled, cupping some water in his hands, and gently pouring it over my neck, upper chest, and shoulders, making sure to pay close attention to my injured shoulder. I moaned slightly, as he trailed wet kisses up, and down my neck, and along the column of my throat, his mouth hunting along my jawline, as well.

"Roy?" I asked. "Hm?" He answered, his wet index finger lightly stroking my cheek. "What time is it?" I asked. "It's only 1:00.p.m., love. Why?" He asked. "Mm, I've gotta get up. Francesca, and I have got training for our Alchemy Exam tomorrow." I answered, as I attempted to sit up. "Wait." He replied, wrapping his arms around me, and pulling me back into him. "R-Roy?" I asked, a hint of confusion in my voice. "Shh." He whispered, adjusting me in his arms, as he carefully stood up, and stepped out of the tub, carrying me out of the tub bridal style with him. He knelt down, and I grabbed the black towel off the floor, Roy covering up my naked form, as he cradled me in his arms. He quickly unlocked the bathroom door, and walked back into his bedroom, where he gently set me down on my feet, as I held the black towel to my body. I quickly dried myself off, and immediately got dressed, clasping my bra on, and slipping into my panties, before pulling on a pair of black sweatpants that had a flame design and the word 'Phoenix' written on one leg. I reached over to the bed, and snatched my shirt off of it, finally pulling it over my head, and onto my body, the shirt itself hugged my curves, and was low-cut in both the back, and the front, exposing my back, and my upper chest, and on the back was a flame design, and the word 'Phoenix' written down my back. I looked myself over, straightening out my clothes, before walking over to my bag and pulling out my hairbrush, brushing out my long, slightly damp jet-black hair, before putting it back in my bag. I took a deep breath, and smiled, before slipping on my phoenix necklace, and my two bracelets, making sure to check over my injured shoulder, wincing slightly as I did so. "Ok. I'm ready. Now, all I need is for my shoulder to hold out for a few days." I replied more to myself than to anyone else. "Muriah. Remember what your doctor, Kate said. Don't take any unnecessary risks, you'll only injure yourself further. So, for now, take it easy, love. I'll be supervising." Came the familiar sound of Roy's voice, as I turned to face him. My god! He looked so handsome! He was wearing his blue Military Uniform, and I honestly have to admit, he looked absolutely amazing in it! "You look so handsome in your Uniform, baby. I love it." I replied, my voice seductive, and smooth, as I reached up, and kissed his lips, my hands resting against his chest. "Mm...Thankyou, Muriah. You look beautiful, by the way, love." He replied back, slowly breaking the kiss, before softly kissing my lips again.

After a minute, or two, our lips separated, and Roy slipped his white Alchemy gloves on, before gently taking my hand in his gloved one, his fingers lacing with mine, before he led me back downstairs, and into the kitchen. Roy released my hand, and walked over to the coffee maker, before pouring himself a nice, hot cup of coffee, turning around, and leaning against the counter by the sink, as he slowly sipped his coffee. I gazed around the room in search of the clock, Roy seemed to catch this. "It's only 1:15.p.m., love. Take it easy, we'll leave just as soon as I finish my coffee." He replied, attempting to put me at ease, his cobalt eyes gazing at me intently. "Baby, please, take your time. I'm just excited, and maybe a-little anxious, is all. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how Francesca, and I are going to pull something off while staying close to the ground." I replied, delving deep into my own thoughts, lowering my head slightly, my eyes becoming intent on the floor. It was then that I felt a warm finger slip under my chin, and a pair of soft lips pressing themselves to mine in a sweet kiss. "Mm." I moaned into the kiss, my hand coming to rest at the nape of Roy's neck, as he kissed me. "Wh-What was that for?" I asked, as he slowly broke the kiss, my cheeks flushing pink. "That was just to calm you down, and maybe give you something else to think about. You shouldn't worry so much, Muriah." He answered, before finishing his coffee, and placing his cup in the sink. "Shall we?" He asked, grinning, and gently taking my hand in his. "We shall." I giggled, smiling sweetly, and lacing my fingers with his gloved ones, as he led me to the front door. "Here you go, sweetheart." He replied, as he helped me put my coat on, before putting his on as well. "Ready?" He asked, smiling at me, as he watched me run my fingers through my long, jet-black hair. "Yes." I answered, smiling sweetly him, as he took my hand in his, lacing his fingers with mine, before leading me out the front door, making sure to lock it before we left. Roy led me to the car, opening the passenger's side door for me, and helping me into the car, before closing the door, and walking over to the drivers side, and getting into the car, shutting the door, as he sat down. He turned the key in the ignition, and pulled out of the driveway, before pulling off to central.

On the car ride to central, I rolled my window down, the wind lightly breezing through my long, jet-black hair. "Muriah." Came the sound of Roy's familiar voice, catching my attention. I looked at him, before looking down at his hand, as it rested on the seat between us, his palm facing up, he wanted to hold my hand. I smiled sweetly, and gently slid my hand into his gloved one, our fingers lacing together, he grinned, briefly looking at me out of the corner of his eye. I blushed a light shade of pink, as he brought my hand up to his soft, warm lips, and gently kissed it, chuckling at me, as he had noticed the light blush on my cheeks.

We finally arrived at Central, and Roy got out of the car, before helping me out of the car, as well. "Shall we?" He asked, smiling, and offering me his arm. "We shall." I answered playfully, smiling sweetly, and gently taking his arm, before he led me up the concrete stairs, and into the main building. I walked with him down the halls to his office, where he stopped, and unlocked his office doors. "After you." He replied, extending his arm out in a gentlemanly gesture, as he allowed me to enter the room before he did. "Why, thankyou, Colonel Mustang. You're such a gentleman." I replied, lightly teasing him, gently running my finger under his chin, as I passed by him, and walked into his office. "Oh, is that how it's going to be, now?" He asked, his voice smooth, and seductive, as he removed his coat, his cobalt eyes remaining focused on me, as he watched me remove my coat, as well. "Actually, yes. That's exactlyhow it's going to be." I answered, sitting at the edge of his desk, a sly grin playing on my lips. "Really?" He asked, slowly approaching me, a sly smirk playing on his soft lips. I felt myself become nervous, and I attempted to get up, only to be stopped by Roy, as he placed his gloved hands on the desk at either side of me, his hands resting on the desk, beside my hips, his strong arms cutting off any chance of escape. "You know, running makes you look guilty. You're not going anywhere." He replied playfully, his voice smooth as silk, that same sly smirk spread across his soft lips. "Oh no, the oh-so-fearsome Flame Alchemist has captured me. Whatever shall I do?" I teased, wrapping my arms around his neck. "Very funny." He teased back, chuckling, as he lent in, and passionately kissed my lips. I giggled into the kiss, before closing my eyes, and kissing him back, moaning slightly, as I felt his hot tongue licking at my bottom lip, begging for entrance. I opened my mouth, moaning into the kiss, as he slipped his hot tongue into my mouth, his tongue gliding effortlessly over mine, before I twirled my tongue with his, shivers of pleasure running up, and down my spine, as our tongues made love. I wrapped my arms a-little tighter around his neck, as he wrapped an arm around me, his arm coming to rest across my shoulders, as his gloved hand rested over my shoulder, whilst his other hand came to rest at the back of my head. I gasped slightly, and broke the kiss, as Roy slowly laid me down on his desk, my back resting against it, whilst my legs hung off the edge of it. I gazed at him through half-lidded eyes, his beautiful cobalt eyes gazing deep into my half-lidded blue ones. "Kiss me." I whispered, before closing my eyes. He slowly lifted my head slightly, before pressing his soft lips to mine in a sweet, and passionate kiss. I moaned into the kiss, as I felt him deepen it, slipping his tongue into my mouth, his tongue twirling with mine, a heated blush staining my cheeks.

I ran my hand down his shoulder blade, my hand coming to rest against his ribcage, whilst my other arm remained wrapped around him, resting across his shoulders, my hand gripping his uniform on his back. Suddenly, Roy, and I heard his office door open, and our lips immediately separated, as Roy looked over his shoulder. "Oh, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to interrupt!" Came a familiar voice, as I looked over Roy's shoulder to find Francesca standing in the doorway, her cheeks flushed crimson. "Hey, Francesca." I replied from over Roy's shoulder. "U-Um, hey, Muriah. I-I didn't know you, and Roy were...Um...Busy. I-I'm so sorry for interrupting." She replied nervously closing her eyes, and looking away from both Roy, and I, her head turned to the side. "Francesca, don't worry about it. It's fine. You didn't know." I giggled. "I-I didn't know if you had arrived for training, or not. S-So, I decided to look for you in Colonel Mustang's office...I-I figured you'd be here, ya know, because, you, and Roy...Anyway, I-I'm just gonna go wait outside for you." She replied nervously, her blush appearing to deepen. Before I could even say a word, Francesca made a b-line for the door, and left the room, and Roy, and I couldn't help but laugh at Francesca's reaction to the albeit awkward situation. "I've known Francesca foryears now, and I've never known her to react to something like that." I giggled. "She seemed so uncomfortable. Is she going to be alright?" Roy asked, chuckling slightly. "She'll be fine. I'll talk to her, don't worry." I answered, as he wrapped his arms around me, and helped me sit up, gently taking my hand in his, before helping me get to my feet. I giggled, as I straightened out my clothes, and Roy chuckled, as he straightened out the top of his uniform. "Are you ready?" He asked, grinning at me, and offering me his arm. "Yes." I answered, smiling sweetly, as I gently took his arm, the both of us exiting his office. "Hey, Francesca!" I replied, as we entered the hallway, where Francesca stood, waiting at the door. "H-Hey, Muriah! Um, hello Colonel Mustang." She replied back, bowing slightly before him. "Please, call me Roy. There's no need for formalities, Francesca." Roy replied, raising his gloved hand. "U-Um, ok Roy." She stammered. "Francesca, listen, I'm so sorry about earlier, it was really awkward, and I'm so sorry I made my own best friend extremely uncomfortable. Do you forgive me?" I asked, releasing Roy's arm, before wrapping my arms around Francesca. "There's nothing to forgive, Muriah." She answered, wrapping her arms around me in a sweet, and tender hug. 'God, I love this girl!' I thought, as her, and I separated a minute, or two later. I turned to Roy, who offered me his arm, which, I happily took. With that, Francesca, Roy, and I all walked down the hallways, and out to the back of building, finally entering the parade grounds.

My eyes widened, as I took in the sight of the parade grounds. "Wow!" I half-whispered, as my eyes wondered the grounds. The area, itself, was huge, the parade grounds were nothing but wide, open space. "Welcome to the Parade Grounds, Muriah. This is our back yard." Came the familiar sound of Roy's voice, as he gently took my hand in his, his fingers laced with mine, as he led me, and Francesca out to the Parade Grounds. "Wow! So much space." I half-whispered, Roy chuckled. "Yes, and for now, these will be your training grounds." He replied, lightly chuckling at me. "Hey, Muriah?" Came Francesca's voice, snapping me out of my daze. "Yeah?" I answered, looking at her. "I'll be waiting for you over there, ok?" She replied, pointing to an empty area in the Parade Grounds. "Ok." I answered, as she ran off, leaving Roy, and I alone. "Well, I suppose I should get started." I replied, turning to face the love of my life, Roy Mustang. Without warning, he gently pulled me to him, my chest colliding with his, as he pressed his lips to mine in a passionate kiss, our fingers remaining laced together, as he continued to hold my hand. After a minute, or two, he slowly broke kiss, his beautiful cobalt eyes gazing intently into my blue ones. "Take it easy. And remember what I said earlier this morning, don't take any unnecessary risks. I'll be keeping an eye on you, so from now until tomorrow, your training will be done under my command. Do you understand?" He asked, his voice gentle, but, firm. "I understand." I replied, reaching up, and lightly kissing his soft, warm lips. "Good." He half-whispered, as he slowly broke the kiss. "Hey, Phoenix!" Came the familiar sound of Francesca's voice, as she yelled for me. "Coming!" I called back, briefly turning my head in her direction, before turning back to Roy. "Go." He replied, and I nodded, my hand sliding from his gloved one, as I ran towards Francesca.

"Hey, Francesca! Sorry!" I replied, coming to a stop in front of her. "It's ok, I know you love him. That's why I left you two alone." She replied, smiling happily. "Aw! Thanks, Francesca! I really appreciate that." I replied, smiling sweetly at her, before giving her a quick hug, she giggled. "Ok, ready?" She asked, as her, and I separated. "I'm ready if you are." I answered, determination rising within my chest. "Ok." Came her response, as she handed me my black, fingerless gloves. "Thanks." I replied, as I quickly slipped my gloves on, Francesca slipping her's on, as well. Once I was sure we were both ready, I turned to Francesca, and nodded, giving her the signal to begin. Francesca ran in one direction, stopping about a yard, or so from me, nodding once, giving me the go signal, before I backed up, and ran toward her, leaping into the air, and doing a couple of front flips in mid-air, my legs remaining straight, and my arms remaining above my head, as I extended my hands out toward Francesca. She saw this, and prepared to catch me, her hands gripping my wrists, and throwing me high into the air. It was then that I used my alchemy, flames engulfing my entire body, as I spun violently in mid-air. As I came back down, my flames died down, and Francesca caught my hands, helping me land gracefully on the ground. "Phoenix, that was really cool!" Francesca replied, a hint of excitement in her voice. "It's not enough." I replied, my voice laced with dissatisfaction. "What? Phoenix, what do you mean it's not enough?" She asked, confusion clearly evident in her voice. "I mean exactly as I said. That was the most basic of my maneuvers. I need something more complex than just that. Think back to the first part of my Alchemy exam, I gave it my all, and I showed them the Golden Phoenix. I have to top that, I have to show them something better than the Golden Phoenix." I replied, gazing up at the sky. "Muriah, the Golden Phoenix is your best, and most complex maneuver, and it took you months just to come up with it, and even longer just to perfect it. How are you going to top it?" Francesca asked. "Simple. I'm gong to come up with an entirely different maneuver, and we're going to perfect it by tomorrow morning." I answered, lowering my gaze from the sky to Francesca. "But, that's when the secondary part of our Alchemy Exam is." She stated, slightly confused. "Exactly. Tomorrow morning, during our Alchemy Exam, is going to be both our first, and our last performance of our new maneuver, and if we work hard, and work together, I know we can make it happen." I replied. Francesca's eyes went wide, as she realized that this maneuver was going to be a dare-devil tactic. "You really think we can pull something like that off in such a short amount of time, Phoenix?" She asked. "I do. Because, I know you, and I have what it takes to make this maneuver happen." I answered, my voice brimming with confidence, as I looked her in the eye. "Hm, sounds like fun. I like the fire in your eyes, Phoenix." She replied, grinning at me.

With that, Francesca, and I proceeded to resume our training. Francesca, and I split up from eachother, running in opposite directions from one another, before coming to a halt a few yards from eachother. We both nodded, giving eachother the go signal, before running towards eachother, both of us jumping into the air, and curling our knees to our chests, extending our arms out to our sides, and using our alchemy, golden flames engulfing my wrists, hands, ankles, and feet, as I flipped head over heels, blue flames erupting from Francesca's wrists, hands, ankles, and feet, as she mirrored my movements, both of us soaring past one another, before coming back down to the ground, gracefully landing on our feet, our flames dissipating from our bodies, as we both stood with our back facing one another, before slowly turning to face eachother. "Wow! What was that?!" I yelled, as the both of us walked towards eachother. "I don't know! Did you see that?!" Francesca asked, wrapping her arms around me in an excited hug. "Francesca, you know what this means, don't you? We've finally found our maneuver, now, all that's left to do is improve it, and master it. We have until tomorrow, we have a-lot of work to do, and make no mistake, it'll be hard work-!" "But, we just have to keep working." Francesca finished, finishing my thought for me. "Exactly. Now, let's get started." I replied, a determined smile coming to my face, as Francesca, and I proceeded to continue practicing our new-found maneuver.

"Hey! Muriah! Francesca!" Came a familiar voice, as Francesca, and I both landed on our feet, before turning to see both Kate, Roy, Todo, and Levi all walking towards us. "Hey, Kate!" I greeted, wiping my arm across my forehead, wiping the sweat away. "Hey, everyone!" Francesca greeted, standing beside me. "Hey, Roy." I greeted, walking over to his side. "Hello, love." He greeted back, wrapping an arm around my waist, and gently pulling me to him, before leaning down, and lightly kissing my lips. "So, I take it, you all have been watching us?" I asked. "Actually, yes, we have. Muriah, I thought I told you no high-flying stunts. Doesn't your shoulder hurt?" Kate asked, turning around, and facing me. "Honestly, no, it doesn't. Kate I haven't been feeling any pain in the area, because, I haven't been using my arm." I answered honestly. "She's telling the truth, Kate, and I'd know if Muriah was hurt, hell, she's my best friend." Francesca replied, defending me. "Hm...And you're absolutely sure you're alright, you're not feeling any pain?" Kate asked again, this time, turning, and inspecting me. "Miss Kate, I'm sure either you, or I would be the first people to know if Muriah was hurt. I've been supervising her training, and thus far, I see no signs of weakness in her. With all due respect, you shouldn't worry so much, if I notice any significant signs of pain from her, I will not hesitate to tell her when enough is enough. Until then, please, just allow her to continue her training." Came the familiar sound of Roy's voice from beside me. I jumped slightly at the sound of his voice, and looked up at him, as he moved his arm from around my waist to around my shoulders, his gloved hand coming to rest against my upper arm, as he held me close. Roy seemed to sense my curious gaze upon him, and he looked down at me out of the corner of his eye, and winked at me. 'Roy.' I thought, blushing slightly, my blue eyes remaining focused on his cobalt gaze. "Very well, Colonel Mustang. I'll shall trust your judgement on this one, but, if she reinjures that shoulder, then, it'll be your responsibility to take care of her." Came Kate's voice, snapping me from my daze. "Very well then, we have a deal." Roy replied, nodding once to her. "Muriah?" Kate asked, her voice firm. "Yes?" I asked, immediately focusing my attention on her. "Be careful. And listen to Colonel Mustang." She answered, before taking her leave. "Roy, thankyou." I replied meekly, turning my attention to him. "Glad I could help." He answered, leaning down, and lightly kissing my cheek, a light shade of pink staining my cheeks, as he pulled away.

"Hey Muriah?" Came a vaguely familiar voice, as I turned to see Todo staring at me. I glared at him slightly, I still hadn't forgotten what happened yesterday, when him, and Levi damn near killed eachother just to prove a stupid point. "What is it, Todo?" I asked, a slight growl in my voice, Todo cringed. "I...I just wanted to say that I was sorry for what happened yesterday, it should never've happened at all. Please, forgive me, Muriah." He answered, bowing slightly in front of me. I glared at him for a minute, or two, before closing my eyes, and sighing heavily, "Alright. You're forgiven. But, if I ever catch you needlessly shedding innocent blood again, I'll kill you myself. Do I make myself clear?" I asked, gripping him by the collar of his shirt, and pulling him to me. "C-Crystal." He stammered. "Good. I'm warning you, Todo. Don't let it happen again." I replied, releasing his collar. Todo fell to the floor, and coughed slightly, before getting back to his feet, and brushing himself off. "Oh, Muriah?" He asked, immediately catching my attention. "Yeah?" I answered, turning to him. "Me, and Levi were watching you, and Francesca train, and I couldn't help but notice that the two of you seem to be having trouble catching enough air, so, I designed something for you." He answered, reaching into his pocket, and pulling out a piece of paper, handing it to me. "What is this?" I asked, as I looked over what Todo had designed, Francesca, and Roy looking over my shoulder. "I call it the Dancing Trapeze. It's a ring-shaped trapeze that when used, spins between two metal support bars." Todo answered. "Wow Todo! And you designed this by hand?" Francesca asked, a hint of surprise in her voice. "Yes, I did." He answered. "And he worked tirelessly through the night to build one for you. It's called the Phoenix Trapeze. It consists of not just one, but, three different Dancing Trapezes, so as to give you girls room to fly as you train." Came Levi's voice, as he stood beside Todo, placing a hand on his shoulder. "So, wait. Todo, you mean to tell us that you built the Phoenix Trapeze for us?" Francesca asked, Todo nodded. "Levi." Todo replied, Levi nodded, and left. "Hey, where's Levi off to?" I asked, watching him, as he took off. "You'll see" Todo answered. About a minute, or two later, a black car slowly pulled into the Parade Grounds, carrying with it, the Phoenix Trapeze that was securely mounted on the roof of the car. "Whoa! That's the Phoenix Trapeze?!" My blue eyes going wide with surprise. "It is. Why don't you girls try it out, and tell me if you like it." Todo answered, as both Francesca and I just stood there, and stared, our eyes wide with surprise.

I turned to Roy, who had been standing at my side with his arm around my waist. "R-Roy?" I asked nervously. "I know Kate told me to be careful, and I know you told me to take it easy, but, can I-!" "You want to try it out." He interrupted, finishing my sentence for me. "U-Um, well, yes." I replied, looking up at him, his cobalt eyes intent on me. Roy closed his eyes, and inhaled sharply, as he contemplated his answer to my question. "Go ahead. You have my permission, however, if I notice so much as the slightest hint that you're in any pain, I will not hesitate to stop you. So, be careful. Understand?" He asked, his voice gentle, yet, firm, as he slipped his warm, gloved finger under my chin, my gaze remaining focused on his. "I understand. I promise you, I'll be careful, Roy." I answered, nodding my head slightly. "Good." He replied, leaning down, and softly kissing my lips. With Roy's permission granted, Francesca, and I proceeded to stand opposite to eachother, as Levi lowered the Dancing Trapezes towards us. The both of us slowly raised our arms above our heads, each of us grabbing our own trapeze, before Levi raised them, raising us as well. Francesca, and I kept our legs completely straight, our bodies appearing to stiffly hang from our Trapezes. "Ok girls! You're both high enough in the air! When you're ready, you may be begin!" Came Levi's voice, as he yelled up to us. "Are you ready, Francesca?!" I half-yelled, immediately catching her attention. "Yes!" She answered. 'Let's do this, Francesca!' I thought, as I began swinging my body back, and forth, my ring-shaped trapeze beginning to pick up momentum. Francesca, and I managed to sync up our movements, mirroring eachother, and once we were both certain we had built up enough momentum, we each lept from our trapezes, our hands releasing them, as we both did summersaults in mid-air, curling our knees up to our chests, our arms extended out at our sides. Golden Flames burst forth from my wrists, hands, ankles, and feet, Blue Flames erupting from Francesca's wrists, hands, ankles, and feet, as the both of us spun past one another, our paths crossing in the middle of the center ring, both of us flying towards the ring-shaped trapezes on each side of the center ring. Both of caught our trapezes with relative ease, both us swinging back, and forth, as we turned around to face one another on our trapezes. Without a word, I looked at Francesca, and nodded, giving her the go signal, both of us swinging forward, before releasing our trapezes again, and flying towards one another, Golden Flames engulfing my body, and Blue Flames engulfing Francesca's body, as both of us caught the center trapeze, Francesca swinging on one end of it, as I swung at the other, the ring-shaped trapeze spinning wildly, as we both swung in a never-ending circle.

Suddenly, the form of a Phoenix took shape in mid-air, as Francesca, and I swung together, our movements in perfect sync with one another...And thus was born the Phoenix Spiral.