I do NOT own Fullmetal Alchemist! Never have never will! R&R peeps. I need to know whether or not I am doing a good job with this!

Chapter 4- talking with Roy

By the time I had invited Roy and Risa inside, Edward was downstairs ready to greet them. I politely excused myself to the kitchen to fix drinks for the two military personnel. When I was done getting the drinks ready, I set them in the den. I looked to the foyer and saw that Ed still had the two military whack jobs at the door.

"Edward! Aren't you going to invite our guests in to the den for their drinks?" I scolded. "I'm sure that they're tired from their long journey here. Roy, Risa, if you please follow me this way."

I lead them to the den and the y sat down on the extra squishy couch that Kilmer had me purchase from the local furniture store. They took their respective cups before them and started to sip the almost scalding liquid. I motioned for Ed to follow me to the kitchen, which he did with a confused look on his face.

"Dammit, Edward!" I whispered. "They are our guests. You should have invited them to sit down. Do you realize how long the trip from Central is? It's at least a good hour and a half from here. It takes them a few hours to get here because of the train and all the stops it has to make, you idiot."

I left Ed standing there in the kitchen with a dumbfounded look on his face. I took a calming breath before returning to the den. I put on my best fake smile as left the room.

"So how is everything?" I asked politely.

"Delicious," Roy answered. "Our main reason for being here is to ask you to become a state alchemist, Jo. We are running rather low after Shou Tucker decided to walk out on us a couple years ago. You will go through the basic procedure before you can actually become a state qualified alchemist like your brother, Edward. However, being that Ed is the youngest accepted in years, you will be the eldest to qualify if you pass. Please come to Central by no later than Monday afternoon to get your Job description. Thank you for your time, Jo, and we will see you soon."

They rose to leave. Before they got to the foyer, I decided I needed to know something.

"Why are you asking me this now, Roy?" I asked. "I mean not today I wouldn't mind being a state alchemist but...why me? Why not Al or Kilmer? They're both better alchemists than I will ever be in my life. " Roy gave me the death stare."Alright then Monday afternoon I will show up to head quarters to receive my paper work."

They left without another word. I rubbed my forehead in exasperation. I let out a sigh of relief and went to the kitchen to clean up the dishes Ed picked up from the den while I lead Roy and Risa out. I saw Kilmer standing in the kitchen doorway talking to Ed about something. I snuck up behind him and covered his eyes with my hands. He said my name as he chuckled and turned to kiss me. I gave in to the kiss. I pushed him away and sidestepped into the kitchen to help Ed finish the dishes.

About an hour later, we were sitting in the living room watching our favorite soccer team get their asses handed to them on a platter.

"Want to go upstairs?" I whispered in Kilmer's ear. He nodded. "Good because this game is as good as over anyway. Ed, Al, Kilmer and I are going upstairs. I am tired and so is he. Tell us the final score tomorrow morning whenever we wake up. And you are getting up early tomorrow morning with me, Mr. I-Want-To-Sleep-In."

Ed rolled his eyes and nodded.