A/N: I got 46 for 50 points for my in-class writing!!! You can't even imagine how happy I am!!! And, since I'm so happy and since I've received some nice reviews, here's your next chapter.This is for You, my adorable Reviewers. Have fun reading it :P

P.S. I thought you would expect the Chosen One to be Havoc, but apparently it was kind of a surprise… That's good, though. It means that the story isn't as predictable as it would seem :)

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We're just friends

The next days were great. Riza could never imagine being so happy in her whole life. She and Havoc were having great time. Doing everything together, laughing at the most insignificant things and getting closer and closer to each other. At this time both of them had already realized about their own feelings, but it didn't cause them to be tense around each other. It was actually the opposite: they enjoyed their common time like there was no tommorow.

The others quickly understood what was happening. Although they were quite surprised by this discovery. They have always thought that Riza had some feelings for the colonel, and had her eyes only for him. She never gave even a sign of being interested that way in Havoc. But on the other hand, the colonel had never approached her in that way, so they assumed that she finally gave up on him and started a new life, with new love.

As for the colonel, he noticed his subordinates' behaviour too, and… he didn't like it. Riza was someone special to him, and apart from his late best friend Maes Hughes, the most important person in his life. Always by his side… just to be stolen away by Havoc now. He felt good having her close. It was kind of a warm, comfortable feeling of security and support, wherever he was and whatever he was doing. So now, when someone other intended to steal his Riza away and have her for himself, the colonel simply started feeling jealous. Oh, so sooo jealous. Especially since Riza had no objections against all this. He didn't quite understand why he felt so, at least not completely. He didn't realize yet that he…

Oh, but he was so freakin' jealous!!!

"What does this stupid Havoc want from her???", thought Roy, pouting like a little child, whose favourite toy has just been taken away.

Oh yeah, the male instinct of possesiveness…

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"You seem to be enjoying our little game", said Love leaning against the doorframe in Riza's house.

"I am", conceded the lieutenant. "Why shouldn't I?"

"I didn't say that you shouldn't. It's just interesting for me, watching you like this."

"Why?", Riza opened her eyes wider.

"Because you have shut your feelings down, and now you let them come to the surface again." Love smiled. "That's sweet."

Riza exchanged glances with Black Hayate. You know, you could say everything about first lieutenant Riza Hawkeye, exept for her being sweet.

"Whatever", she shrugged, but couldn't surpress a little smile.

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"Colonel Mustang, sir", an officer saluted. "It is confirmed that Scar is somewhere in the city. Should we send some patrols?"

"Ehhh…", Mustang frowned, but was interrupted by his aide.

"I believe you should do this, colonel", she said formally. "It would provide more security for Central. Besides, we cannot afford any further mistakes in this very case."

Roy looked at her, his face gloom. When did she start to act so cold around him?

"Ok, do it then", he shrugged. "Dissmised."

The officer saluted and walked away. Breda rested his head on his hand.

"We'll have to be extremely careful… again." His face dropped. "Countless days when you can't be sure who walkes behind you…"

"He's only after State Alchemists", reminded Fallman.

"Yeah, but it doesn't mean we're all safe."

"Yep, it doesn't…"

The fact was confirmed an hour later when the same officer opened the door to the office and informed: "Scar has been spotted."

Not so long after all of them searched the place where the scarred man had been seen.

"Where the hell is he?", asked Havoc, a bit irritated. Riza shook her head.

And it was then when they got to know.

"Over here!", shouted Breda. Riza and Havoc immediately moved to stand beside the colonel to cover him. Jean had a stifle in his hand, while his female friend held two pistols.

Scar smirked at the sight.

"You can try", he said, his eyes narrowed. "But the punishment must be imposed on those who have stepped into the realm of God."

"Don't underestimate us," said Riza threateningly, raising her armed hand and pointing the barrel directly at his figure.

He jumped out of the way of her bullet. Mustang cursed and quickly looked around to find the criminal. He was nowhere to be seen.

"What the hell…"

In a one swift moment Scar appeared behind them. But instead of aiming at the colonel, he motioned towards Roy's two best shooters. He reached for Riza, but she responded instantly, sending a bullet towards him. He ducked it and grabbed Havoc's collar instead, and then quickly moved back, dragging the second lieutenant along.

Scar stood in front of them, pressing his hand against the back of Havoc's head. Jean was practically immobilized.

"I want only the colonel", he said through gritted teeth, adressing Riza. "But since you are in the way, I must ask you to step back. I remember you, you're very precise at shooting. I don't want to fight you… but if you don't retreat, I'll have to use this man as my shield."

The first lieutenant looked into her friend's eyes, but he looked away, not wanting to pressure her to do anything. She then turned her gaze to the colonel, who stood there frowning, with his mouth slightly open from shock.

"Give me the colonel," added Scar, "and I'll spare this blonde here."

The seconds passed slowly as Riza stood there with blank expression.

"So. How will it be?", he hurried her.

Everyone forgot about the danger and stared at Riza with curiosity. They were all wondering what she was going to do. Breda, Fallman and Fuerry exchanged anxious looks. Mustang simply watched his aide, face revealing nothing. But his eyes opened wider when he noticed something he had never seen before… The flash of serious hesitation in her big amber eyes…

However, all of them were pretty sure about whom she would choose.

They were wrong.

Because as the time passed, Riza's gun began slowly lowering to the ground…

"Shit!"

Her hesitation bought them some time. Havoc took advantage of it and as Scar (like all the others) was hipnotized watching Riza, he unexpectedly thumped Scar's foot with his heavy, military boot. When his opponent cursed and jumped from sudden pain, letting go of Havoc, the second lieutenant immediately bowed to the ground. This gave Riza a chance to shoot at the Ishbalian, which she eagerly took. He jumped away, gritting his teeth in wrath. Riza shoot again, but this time he wasn't quick enough to avoid the bullet. His right arm hung loosely by his side as he cried from pain caused by a serious wound in his shoulder. He was disarmed and weakened.

Just when he recovered from the shock from these sudden actions performed by his subordinates, Mustang snapped his fingers, sending a ribbon of flames towards the Ishbalian. He ducked it and quickly turned around to escape. He was wise enough not to stand against the Flame Alchemist and his subordinates in such a state. Both Riza and Roy started firing at him, but he was so fast that they could only see his back disappearing between the buildings.

"Hurry up and find him!", shouted Mustang. "We cannot let him escape!"

While the officers spread to catch Scar, Riza motioned towards Havoc.

"You OK?", she asked, obviously worried.

"Yeah…", he nodded. Then he looked up at her. "Thanks for saving me."

"It was you who started the whole action," she smiled. "I wouldn't manage to defeat him by myself." She dropped her gaze to the ground. "I would just stand there and do nothing, hesitating to no end…"

"Thank you for that too." He said quietly. He was surprised, like the others, that she didn't instantly choose Mustang. But he was also grateful. It was unexpected of her, but very, very pleasant. It was just as if she respected him as much as she respected the colonel.

Riza smiled at him and nodded. Then she looked at Roy and she immediately realized that it was a mistake.

Because when she looked into his deep, dark eyes, she froze. There was no accusation, no anger, just… disappointment. As if she let him down so much that he couldn't believe it. Well, he surely couldn't. He entrusted his back to her so long ago… Did she forget the promise that she made to him back then? At that time she told him that she would protect him no matter what, and he trusted her. So why did she hesitate so much today? It wasn't that he wanted Havoc to die (despite all the recent events). He liked him, and the second lieutenant had worked with him for a long time now, so they were kind of… well, maybe not friends, but it was certainly more than a simple superior-subordinate relation. So it wasn't the case. However, Roy was pretty sure that his aide would protect him, even if it meant sacrificing Havoc. Because that was their promise… He believed that she would always stay beside him in any kind of circumstances. And now…

Mustang frowned. There was only one explanation of her behaviour, and he certainly didn't like it.

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"We couldn't find him, sir", announced Breda, slighlty panting. "It's as if he dissapeared in the air."

"I understand." Mustang frowned. "Still, I want you to provide patrols all over the city, especially in the area that we opposed him in. He's very dangerous and I want to make sure that no one gets hurt by him."

"Yes, sir!" Breda saluted and walked away to carry out the orders.

The colonel sighed in annoyance. What an awful day.

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"OK, we should get going", Havoc lifted himself from his chair and stretched. "It was one hell of a day. Come, Riza."

She stood up too and started picking up her bag, but she was interrupted by the colonel's voice.

"If you don't mind, I'd like to walk you home today. I want to talk to you."

Havoc looked at Riza questioningly. She shivered. What did Mustang want to talk to her about? She had some bad feelings about this… Nevertheless, she answered:

"It's OK Jean. I'll go with the colonel."

Havoc nodded. "Fine, if you have to talk, then I won't interrupt. So… 'till tommorow." And with that he left the office, glancing one last time at the first lieutenant.

Mustang stood up and took his coat. "Let's go."

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"Why did I do this?I should've protected the colonel… But as for Havoc… No, I couldn't let him die. Not now that I… I love him… even if it is fake."

She glanced at her superior. He hadn't said a word since they left the headquarters. She didn't mind though. She was afraid of what he would tell her.

But finally he spoke.

"Riza, I want you to know that I am not angry, disappointed or anything about what you did today." That was a big, big lie, but she didn't have to know that. "I do realize that it was hard for you…"

"I'm sorry", she interrupted. "I should've…"

"You 'should've' nothing", he didn't let her finish. "The choice wasn't easy or even fair. It's normal that you hesitated. I… I just wanted you to know that. So don't be sorry. I understand how you felt."

He managed to smile at her a little. But she knew him too well to be fooled by his words. He did feel disappointed, it was obvious from the beginning. Still, if he didn't want to admit this, if he didn't accuse her or something, she supposed that it's OK that way. She smiled back.

"Thank you", she replied gratefully. Truth to be said, she felt awful the whole time. Just like a traitor. But if he claimed (or at least pretended) to have forgiven her, why not to act as if he really did?

They walked in silence for a while, and then Mustang suddenly questioned:

"By the way… Just asking, out of curiosity… Is there something between you and Havoc?"

Riza stiffened a little, but he didn't notice that. She looked at him with a grin and lied:

"No, sir. We're just friends."

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A/N: Ok, how was that? I think it's not that bad. You have your jealous Mustang. He's cute that way, isn't he?

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By the way - I'm so sorry for all the typos or any other mistakes (like double title in the last chapter). But it's that I notice them only when I have already updated the chapter, and to change an updated story... Well, it IS a pain in the... you know where. Try yourselves... So I'll just try to catch the mistakes before updating, but I don't know to what extent I will succeed...

The fifth chapter may be funny. I don't know yet. But I guess I'll try to make it such, because the content requires it :)

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