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In A Crowded Room
It was the night of a military ball. These types of parties weren't common but this one was special. It was tradition in the country of Amestris to hold a dance at the end of each year; this year was no different. The sun sunk below the buildings of Central signaling the start of the ball. Many women in flattering formal dresses stepped delicately from their cars as their men in crisp suits helped them out.
A one Roy Mustang stepped from his car unaccompanied. This was an unusual sight, for all the party goers knew he normally came with a nameless woman on his arm. Then suddenly, he became another face in the crowd as he made the trek up the cement stairway to the doors of the hall. His ears were instantly filled with the melody of violins, flutes and assorted musical instruments playing in chorus. Stepping further into the room, he decided to mingle with the other attendees.
Unknown to the Colonel, a young woman, dressed in a slender, elegant, black evening gown, stepped daintily out of the back seat of a car. The front glittered and glinted in the light from the lamp posts stationed outside the building. Putting one black stiletto in front of the other, she carefully climbed the stairs leading to the big oak doors. When she reached the entrance she gazed upon the hall proudly with her head held high and her lovely blonde hair done rather attractively. Drawing in a breath, she stepped down the few stairs that led to the floor.
Roy Mustang could be seen standing by a group of men. One man of importance was showing off a picture of a little girl in a cute lavender dress. A slight smile dawned on Roy's face as the other man, known to him as Maes Hughes, talk animatedly about the girl, whom was his daughter.
The music went on. Solos of flutes followed closely by a chorus of violins resounded throughout the large room. Several couples were on the dance floor swaying back and forth with their partner. Silently Roy envied these people. They had found their significant other while he watched from the sidelines alone – well with his best friend but that really didn't count. Soon the mother of his friend's daughter showed up, saving the men he was talking to.
The song that was playing now was sorrowful; sweet, in its own way. That was when he caught sight of her. She was waltzing with a light brown haired man. She was smiling but he could tell that it was somewhat forced. As the man twirled her, her shimmering gown flared out at her knees. Finally when the song was over she curtsied graciously to the man as he bowed in return.
The blonde haired beauty looked up; their eyes catching. She had spotted the handsome alchemist in a black suit staring at her. She stood board stiff and blinked, nearly in astonishment. Roy left his spot and began towards her. She snapped out of her trance. Turning her back on Roy she disappeared into the crowd. Once he reached the space where she once occupied he surveyed the crowded room. He concluded that she was gone. The young blonde woman in a form fitting black dress had mysteriously vanished.
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A/N: Well another up. Please tell me what you think. I'd really appreciate it. Until next time.