A/N: Random things come from the random depths of my mind. This came while drawing cover art for Alternate Identity, and that cover art is significantly better than New Lead's. I was also thinking, while drawing Ed's horrified expression, that someone must have offered him milk.
You know what, just read this. It'll be funny, I promise.
Well, that part's up to you. I think it's hilarious.
"On today's news... We have Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist!" The television screen switched to an image of a golden-haired boy, smirking.
"Hey, everyone! It's a fine day outside, but you probably stayed inside to watch me, right?" A shared chuckle. "Anyway, these people want me to talk about myself, but that's boring. I became a state alchemist at the age of twelve, blah, blah, blah." He rolled his eyes and mimed talking with his hands. "But hey! This morning I got a pretty interesting idea. Who'd like to vote for me as Fuhrer? You know, I'd make a pretty good one, running the -"
The applause was so deafening that no one could even hear his words anymore.
The next day, Edward Elric was appointed as Fuhrer. Many witnesses to the occasion reported that yes, his jaw actually dropped.
They also reportedly heard him whisper, "Take that, Colonel Bastard. I got here first!"
On an unrelated note, the Flame Alchemist, on that very same day, had blown up the military headquarters.