Across The World I Will Follow:

Chapter 12: Maribel Revolt Pt.2

"Major I have an Idea." Edward Elric looked down upon the many maps of the area. He looked them over many times making notes and sketches of what he planned to do. He saw some weak points and advantages that he could use against them. "Okay I think I've got it." He then made some finishing touches and waved for Armstrong to come over and look. They both looked it over and Armstrong turned and looked at Ed.

"That's crazy, but it's just crazy enough it might work!" Armstrong quickly turned to the phone and called up many of the soldiers who were helping in the leading of command here in Maribel. First of all to arrive was Havoc and other than him he didn't recognize any of the military men. They stood in line in front of Armstrong and Ed. "Alright men we have a plan now to try to take back Maribel. First off we must try to take back the downtown area. Moving in through the ally's and cutting there forces in two and then eventually work our way around the city and trap them inside and move out and eventually wipe them away." He showed them the maps and everyone nodded at the orders. "Havoc," Havoc stood up straight and saluted. "Sir."

"You stay here we have a special assignment for you." He turned and looked at the rest of the battalion and saluted to them, "The rest of you are dismissed move out and prepare for departure in O-two-hundred."

"Sir!" they all said and they turned to leave the room. Havoc looked confused and a little scared yet he stepped forward after the final member of the battalion exited the room. "So what's this special assignment." He began to pull a cigarette out of his pocket but Ed knocked it out of his hand and put his hand out asking for his pack of cigarettes and his matches. He reluctantly complied and then looked at the two Majors. "So what is it?"

Edward paced to the other side of the room and looked out the window. "Havoc you are going to come with me and help me take control of the City hall and then eventually move out and attack the rest of the resistance forces out in the woods." Edward turns around his cloak flowing around him as he turned he had a smirk on his face and looked at him. "You will be my 2nd in command during this assault Havoc, this could get you recognized and upped in rank this is an important mission. Do you accept?"

Havoc turned away and began to think. I could be upped in rank, I could become as powerful as Roy, I could have, "GIRLS!" he couldn't suppress his anticipation and yelled out his greatest want in the world. "Uhm," looking embarrassed he turned around and nodded. "Yes I'll take it." He stood up straight and saluted.

Edward tried not to laugh but nodded and saluted back. "Be ready in 0150 and meet me in the underground tunnel in sector 8 I'll be waiting Major Havoc."

Havoc's jaw dropped as Edward walked out. "Major!" and he watched as his now most favorite Alchemist in the army walked out. He tried to hold in his excitement but jumped up into the air screaming. "HAHA ROY!" Then he looked at Armstrong who was laughing at his pathetic show of idiocy. He saluted and left the room to get ready.

0015 till assault

Alex Louis Armstrong stood in his office looking out over the Town. He looked over the buildings knowing that in fifteen minutes his men were going to be leading an assault to take back the city. Blood was going to be shed over the next few days. He looked out knowing some of his men would not be coming back alive. It was almost midnight the city was in a dark glow the moon was only a few days away from the full. This battle was going to be a defining point in His career and for Havoc's. The phone rang. He turned to his desk and picked it up. He saluted to the phone. "Colonel!"

A few hundred miles away in Central Roy mustang was sitting in his dark office with the phone to his ear, "So I hear Fullmetal is stuck in Maribel then," Roy sounded just fine with the fact but not to pleased and yet pleased at the same time.

"Yes Colonel, Edward was on the train that got attacked and well he has made a plan that we are getting ready to put into effect at this very moment. You called only 15 minutes away from the beginning. He believes Scar is the one leading this Revolt."

Roy laughed, "I bet you he's right. He knows Scar better than any of us, but that's not why I called I want you to tell Fullmetal that we've gotten the date pushed back for Negotiations in Neuruvia things are going well at the moment so we know it's going to take awhile for him to arrive so we wanted to make sure that he'll be able to be there when negotiations begin."

"Okay sir I'll pass on the message," a gunshot is heard from outside then more fire commences. "Sir the battle has begun, I must tend to my duties." He saluted to the phone and hung up.

Inside the city 0002 till attack begins

Ed and havoc were hidden very well they had chose a building just to the northwest of the Headquarters to begin their sneak towards the City Hall. They had to make it there before Sun up or the plan would be crucially corrupt. Edward watched as the seconds drew down to before one of the sentinels walked right below them. Havoc had his rifle up and ready. "10 seconds Havoc." Havoc nodded and put his eye to the rifle. After a few seconds he was in site. His crosshairs aimed right at the spot he would make the first shot of this battle. He stepped between the crosshairs. Havoc fired. The man fell into a crumpled mess and the city lighted up with the sounds of gunfire. "Alright Havoc our job is done time to get to the Hall."

They ran down the stairs to the bottom floor of the complex. They quickly made their way out of the building and onto the heavy streets of the battle. They made their way through the alleys slowly watching out for any enemies. Over the radio that havoc had with him came updates of the situation. It seemed as if the enemy was being pushed back towards the center of town. The plan so far was working and the men were starting to spread around the outside trying to make a boundary blocking them from their allies in the woods. They said that Ed and Havoc were clear to move deeper into the city. Edward and Havoc were not in this for the fighting yet. They just had to work their way towards the City Hall without drawing attention to themselves as much as possible. They were a few blocks away when Ed pushed havoc against the wall. They shimmied towards the edge of the building trying to keep to the shadows as much as possible. Ed peaked his way around and saw the road leading to the City hall. The road was blocked there were about twenty five men in the middle of the road. Ed turned and looked at Havoc. "Alright, looks like we'll have to work our way in from underneath. Ed turned around and walked a little ways down the alley. He pointed down at the sewer entrance and lifted it up and jumped in. Havoc followed with a scrunched face.

They fell down into the sewers and looked around. Ed pulled out the matches that he had taken from havoc and made a stone torch and placed the cigarettes in there and turned them into a kindling so they could find their way through the sewers. "Okay Havoc stick close." They slowly made their way through the sewers. The musty smell filled their nostrils with distaste. They looked around at the mucky liquid that was flowing through the sewers. Ed looked down and thought he caught some glimpses of Red water but realized they were sparks from his torch illuminating the water.

Havoc was freaked he stayed very close to Ed then Ed pointed up and handed him the torch, "Put it out when I say to." He climbed up a ladder and pushed open the lid to get outside. Ed put the thumbs up through the tube and he put it out and followed. It was nearly sun up and they found themselves in the garage behind the City Hall. Ed and Havoc quietly worked towards the back door and hid themselves behind the dumpster for the heads up.

"The Magician and The Mole Are in Position."

"Roger that Magician, Alright Men Move In."

Ed looked at Havoc and nodded. "Now we wait for the heads up to go inside and find the controls to open up the front gate." The two sat there silently waiting for that moment to come.