Alchemy Academy
AU FMA
Hey everybody, hope you're all enjoying spring break. So with all the spare time I've had I decided to finally get the next part of Alchemy Academy out after my new Supernatural fic. Warnings for this chapter will include language of course, sexual themes, mention of drug and alcohol abuse, terrible pun for the chapter title (so sorry X3), discussion of homosexuality and mild violence. Enjoy.
Chapter Seven Part One: Thanksmisgivings
"So we're just not gonna talk about this at ALL?" Martel had muttered that for about the fourth time since we all sat down to eat lunch that day while staring dully for once at Greed who had insisted on keeping his arm around my waist the entire lunch period even if he actually ran into complications to eat his own lunch without it. Not that I minded at all, nobody really pays any attention to anyone during lunch anyways because of all the noise so for once I didn't bother shoving Greed away for public affection. Greed and I had given our big announcement to the group only this morning about our new relationship which basically consisted of Greed walking up and blatantly kissing me not to mention near mortifying me in public before smirking at all four and simply muttering "Mine."
After a brief freak out from Martel and congratulatory pat on the back from Miles who simply laughed at the whole thing, we explained what happened the following nights before within reason leaving out a few specific details. In other words the truck, my passing out and staying at Greed's place since I highly doubt I could trust imaginations not to wander at that, my mistaking Greed's brother as not only a sister but his girlfriend and the fact that Greed insisted walking me home after breakfast the day before yesterday. Aside from that they all took it fairly well which honestly surprised me when I sensed many of them had suspected it would happen.
Miles giving an innocent shrug, I knew Olivier would catch on no doubt since she's so sharp but Doro took me for a spin when he proclaimed he'd guessed since the first day we'd met on the roof. Greed seemed far too amused to comment so I in all my blushing glory decided to speak up and question why. Scratching his ears with his feet since he'd been sitting at the time he looked up as he remarked "Animal Magnetism I 'spose. Most people think it's just an animal thing but humans have it too. People like me an Marta can sense it more than most though since we're chimera and when you two fought back then I could never really sense any sincere hostility."
Hearing a grunt I turned to see that Martel was nodding her head begrudgingly in agreement as Doro went on. "Afterwards whenever you guys would hang out, you'd both just smell like two dogs in heat for each other even when Greed would hit on girls, his scent would just lean back towards you." All of us just sort of gaped dumbfounded at that, it wasn't just that it was a logical and intellectual approach and analysis but because it was the happy go lucky dog chimera who had said it. Growing nervous under all our stares, he wagged his tail from side to side and smiled like usual."But heh heh that was just me, what do I know yeah…?"
That earned us all a good laugh and a nice pat for Doro form Greed which had the kid's tail wagging a mile a minute. Which led back to the scene set at the moment of us all leisurely enjoying our lunch despite Martel's lack of variety in conversation and Greed's obsession of staying close as physically possible to me. "Martel I don't see what's left to talk about. They obviously like each other and as their friends we should be supportive of their decision." And with the text book response and silent end to any possible arguments was my buddy Miles eating the vegetables left in the lunch tray set in front of him as Olivier offered a curt nod in agreement paying close attention to the sword she was shining.
"Olivier you're a girl too, can't you agree with me on this? It's a little odd right?" Since using the whole females unite excuse with Olivier was a bad idea to begin with, most of us hardly flinched as the long haired blonde slammed the butt of the now sheathed sword's scabbard onto the floor casting an icy blue eye over in Martel's direction. "Look sugar queen, as far as I'm concerned they can do whatever they wish. The only reason you're so upset and bothered is because the alchemist is in Greed's pants now so spare me the heartbreak story and deal with it."
Our own little snow queen is as harsh as ever it seems as Martel hangs her head slightly before poking at her mash potatoes with a fork sullenly. "Gah alright alright…forget I mentioned it." Doro decided it was time for his optimistic bit of the day, piping up cheerfully in his usual spot next to the snake. "Aww cheer up Marty! You're still really pretty so I bet you'll find a boyfriend soon enough!" I'd hate to admit to the snake ever appearing cute but she came pretty close as she gave the hardworking little dog chimera a small smile and patted his head gently. "Hmm thanks Doro, you're still too sweet as usual but you're right. I'll stop sulking."
With that lunch seemed to return to normal or as normal as it could get for us. We were all excited for Thanksgiving break and even more so for the Winter Ball and break that came in the later months. Doro babbled on about how much food he wanted to eat during the big dinner his family always shared with several others taking care of chimera.
Both Martel and Doro had foster families since their biological parents had tried to experiment on them so cruelly, humph tried more like succeeded since those bastards marred their own kids for life. Due to that though, families like that tend to gather together quite often especially during the holidays so the chimera can meet more kids and teens like themselves and make new friends and the foster parents can learn how others handle their own kid's "special tendencies".
Martel and Doro told us they'd known each other even before they were sent to foster families or even enrolled at the Academy. Apparently their parents worked together in the same lab, the very one where their permanent transformations took place. From what they could remember, there were several others besides them who had been tampered with as well but as of yet only they themselves were the only two to fully recognize each other afterwards.
It never seemed to bother them though as even Martel would smile and laugh along with Doro as they reminisced and joked about the events sure to take place at the upcoming reunion for the holidays. I had to envy them for that. After the first year or so after dad left, celebrating the holidays became a very rare tradition at home for me and my mother. If I badly wanted a real Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner, I'd usually slip by Mile's place since his family knew me so well or even to Officer Zampano and Jelso down at the station and celebrate with the other officers.
A light pat against my hip jarred me from my thoughts as Greed smiled at me motioning over to Miles who happily remarked he'd finally get to meet Olivier's parents over Thanksgiving dinner. "Ha that's great Miles, just make sure not to come with your foot in your mouth yeah? Parents hate that." I grinned as he started rapidly going over what he could say, Olivier rolling her eyes in response. "Mi, you'll do great alright? I'm sure everyone will love you but just for the love of Truth do not mention or ask about our family history."
As if by psychic connection, Olivier's oldest brother Alex stood up across the lunchroom displaying his many muscles while commenting to a student that good nutrition has been "PASSED DOWN THROUGH THE ARMSTRONG FAMILY FOR GENERATIONS" causing Olivier to wear an expression that said she very much wanted to bash something against the table, everyone except for Miles shying away in response.
"At least he's enthusiastic about your family heritage angel. By the time my dad's done saying his 'grace', the food's gone cold and we've all gone hungry which with Gluttony is not a pretty sight mind you." Olivier sent Greed a death glare for calling her angel but seemed to brush it aside in favor of conversation.
At the mention of his Father, I mentally shivered in thought of my all too painfully previous discussion with the man and the rest of Greed's unique family. All nine of them together at a table for dinner was a fright that even with my impressive imagination I couldn't hope to picture inside my own thoughts. As much as I believe in not judging someone based on first impressions, I already had no doubt that the man with the highly developed superiority complex would've loved nothing better than for me to be a stain under that exact same truck Greed had saved me from before.
The man obviously neither approved nor liked the notion that I was romantically involved with his son in any way shape or form despite the fact I had done nothing in my knowledge that would cause such hate. I realized I must've appeared like some drunken druggie Greed had to scrape off the street and drag home for some one night stand but after explaining what happened he still looked at me with a sort of disdain.
Greed of course remained oblivious to this or maybe he just didn't give much of a damn. It became quite evident from that first little family gathering I attended that Greed didn't particularly like his father all that much even though the man fervently mentioned just how much he 'loved' his son. I guess the two have just been butting heads for a while is all…
As soon as the bell rung to end lunch, I threw away what was left in my tray and grabbed my bags heading to my next class A.C. or Alchemy Construction. AP of course and I was looking forward to practicing my craft today in particular since we'd apparently just gotten a fresh supply of dummies in for demolition works. I was happily expecting some very big and nice booms in my near future.
What I didn't expect was Greed suddenly catching up and walking with me down the hall towards the training grounds. I was about to speak up and ask what he wanted before having said response catch in my throat as he took my hand and ducked into a spare classroom just outside the locker rooms where I'd been heading the whole time.
The campus for the Academy itself is huge not counting the several acres reserved for military and alchemy training alike. The building was constructed to be just as large with many many rooms for all the different classes instructed. However due to impressive amount of rooms and in some of the holiday seasons, lack of teachers or current classes available to use them, plenty of classrooms remain vacant throughout the day, this obviously being one of them.
Suddenly remembering a certain 'doujinshi' this yaoi fangirl named May Chang from my Medical appliances to alchemy workshop had shown me once of a boy and his sexy and highly 'experienced' tutor hitting it off and rutting in a classroom so similar to this, I blushed red as a cherry at the thought as Greed let his backpack fall casually onto one of the several desks lined up throughout the room. Turning back to me and smiling, I realized I had been frozen in the same spot the entire time, hands clutching my bags tightly as he walked over.
My heartbeat increased just slightly as I looked up into his eyes which seemed to shimmer even in the dark, stepping back just slightly as the back of my legs hit a desk and I sat down with Greed coming up to hold me close. Feeling his hands rest on my hips, I shut my eyes and bit my lip to keep from whimpering as he chuckled and pressed his forehead against mine. "So with everyone talking about their own gatherings over break, I realized you got the front seat to my family's little 'show' but I still haven't even met your mother yet. Are we gonna do something about that?"
I actually blinked and paused in thought, of course Greed wouldn't have been dumb enough to try and have sex at school…just my luck. Then with a rush, all the horrible possible outcomes from Greed meeting my usual delirious mother hit me causing me to sit up and nearly hit Greed in the head in the process. "No Greed, that's fine yeah? I'd rather you two just not meet at all for now at least. How about you and I just go out for dinner instead okay? That'll be fun."
Greed however did not think so from the way his brow raised at my sudden movements, keeping his hands on my hips before finally leaning back in once more, even closer now with our noses touching. Despite the fairly close arrangements, the embrace seemed to calm me down from my flustered thoughts as he spoke in a low calming tone. "As much as I'd adore some alone time with you, it's important that I introduce myself to her Kim. I don't want her getting the wrong impression of my intentions for us."
Hearing him whisper that last word 'us' with the amount of tenderness and perhaps even the subtle underlying love that he did had me shuddering and nearly purring at the feel, pangs of fear and insecurities in my mind numbing under the assault of his voice and his heavy but almost spicy scent. Damn Greed could make his own cologne…At the moment I had no idea if it was a natural scent or not but Greed always emanated this strange mesmerizing scent like some sort of thick perfume. He claimed he never used any kind of body spray and from the scent I could tell that much was true.
It wasn't dizzying or sharp in odor like most mens colognes at all nor did the essence resemble any sort of simple balm or alcohol used in perfume. It was almost earthy like the ground after rain or dry soil on a hot day. At the same time it was light and carried a poignant smell of some sort of exotic spice or herb. Blood, it carried the same sort of heavy iron scent as blood and bones and muscle but it was a bit sweeter than that. It was just Greed plain and simple.
Finally rousing my senses from the heavy daze I'd been in, I looked up at Greed who smiled at me so sure of himself as usual and let out the sigh I'd been holding in. "Fine…you can meet her for lunch with me when break starts but j-just give me some warning alright? If I need to c-clean her up at all…"
I hated the way I stumbled in my words over something that should have been old news to me by now. I shouldn't have felt a cold empty pit form in my chest or an iron weight in my stomach that nearly suffocated me speechless but I did. Even after the countless nights without her home or mornings of her getting sick or worse going after me whether an emotional or physical assault that would leave me in tears as I walked to school, I still loved and cared about the shell of a woman my father's death had left of my mother.
And of course Greed could see right through me as usual, stupid animal magnetism or whatever the hell that was, as he placed a warm comforting hand on my cheek hushing my uneven breaths softly and hugging me close once more. Thumb rubbing gentle circles along my cheek, he looked me in the eye and leaned in close pressing his lips against mine, warmth nearly making my toes curl in my sneakers.
For once the kiss wasn't to instigate anything further or show any sort of want, desire, ownership or greeting, it was just a comfort, a promise. For that one short or what seemed to be endless moment, it didn't matter. None of it mattered, the question of what might or could happen from Mom meeting Greed, wherever this 'relationship' of ours…no wherever 'us' lead to, it would all play second to what was happening now and Greed was assuring he'd keep it that way.
As he pulled back slowly, delivering his usually cocky grin, for no obvious reason I actually laughed. Softly at first then into the full on riot I always had when I found something particularly amusing. Obviously confused, Greed quirked a brow up as he slid on his sunglasses once more as my fits of laughter finally calmed down, having taken them off when he walked into the room. "Huh, well I know I'd been out of practice for a while but I didn't think my kissing would suck that bad."
That had him smiling again which in turn caused me to grin as I leaned up and playfully nipped his nose causing a rare blush. "Your kissing's just fine Greedy, it's just I never pegged you as such a sappy touchy feely guy." I got the reaction I'd been hoping for as he blinked before grinning and getting that tiny little twitch in his right eye whenever he got annoyed. "Oi I was only trying to be a considerate boyfriend Kimmy Cub!"
Hopping off the desk and humming almost teasingly I picked up my bags and grinned out of his sight before shrugging my shoulders and sending an unimpressed glance his way. "I can see that Greedy but if you keep at all this hugging and nuzzling stuff, people will start to question who's REALLY the 'girl' in our relationship." Smirking smugly, I chuckled as he grinned in comprehension before yelping indignantly as the ground suddenly became the ceiling, Greed heaving me over his shoulder like a sack of flour.
"Well in that case, I'll just have to remind them who wears the pants by delivering you to your next class huh?" With that he cackled softly and grabbed his bag before heading off towards the training ground with me still swinging from his shoulder along with my bags. As we got to the locker rooms he let me down much to my relief only to lean down and kiss my forehead once as he slung his backpack over his shoulder. "But hey, whatever happens I'll be right there with you and we'll get through it I promise."
I could only nod in response, a light pink dusting my cheeks as a few juniors stopped and stared at us as they passed by, Greed merely shrugging them off and hugging me once more before he had to run off to class. "I'll be sure to call when I come over and I've even got an idea of someone who can help. Just have her up and they'll handle the rest." Blinking in curiosity at the supposed 'miracle worker' Greed had in mind, my confidence faltered as I remember just how mean and nasty Mom could get on her worst spells.
"Yeah but Greed sometimes she gets a little rowdy…I don't want anybody to get hurt." Placing a finger to my lips he hushed whatever other worries I could cook up, smirking a bit too wide for my liking. "Oh trust me Kim, the one I've got in mind can handle whatever she'll throw at them. I'll see you after school 'kay?" With a turn of his heel, he was off cutting off any sort of questions I had about what exactly he meant by that until we'd walk home after school. Sighing and scooping up my bags from the floor I headed into the locker rooms just as the bell rang one last time for class. I have the strangest boyfriend…
I really enjoyed how this turned out ^^ feels weird typing about Thanksgiving in March but that's what makes it fun. I'll try to update as soon as possible hopefully by my usual update day of Thursdays and Fridays but again i am a student so work is a factor. Hope you enjoyed it and as always reviews are love. Bye!
