I didn't mean to confuse you all with who all Shane actually is, and I'm glad that you all are enjoying my story. It's actually developing more of a plot than I initially intended. Sorry about the short, slightly depressing previous chapter. Hopefully this one is longer, and doesn't end quite on such an odd, kind of depressed way. But I guess we'll see after I get this written. Sorry for having most of these chapters from Roy's point of view, but it can't be helped.
BTW, Ignores CoS. Alphonse still sacrificed himself to bring back Edward whole, and instead of the gate taking Edward to Germany in return for bringing Al back, it took his two limbs again and left him with his old automail. Roy knows that something happened to the brothers at that time, but so far, neither one has told him what actually took place. I'm sorry if some of you don't like this view, but it's how I want it to be for this fic. Ed is 22.
Once again, I do not own FMA. And if someone can think up a better summery for this fic, let me know. I'll even put your name in the summery for helping me.
On with the story
Chapter 5
Roy's POV
Well, it's been two days since I sent Shane the note, and I hope he has agreed to meet me today. I'm standing here, leaning up against the front gates of HQ, and I'm already starting to regret my decision. I have to see how the day goes before I decide once and for all what I'm going to do. I hear uneven footstep, did Shane send Fullmetal to tell me the date is cancelled. I turned to the directions of the footsteps, and there was Shane. "You know Shane; you walk a lot like Edward. I wonder why that is?" I asked. He looked at me before smirking. "He taught me how to fight, and I guess I just picked up his way of walking. We are rather close you know." He stepped closer to me. "Let's get this date started. I want to find out all about you. Come on, let's go to the carnival and ride one of the roller coasters, I wanna see how loud you scream," he grabbed my hand, dragging me toward the line while I was stuck fumbling for words after that blatant innuendo. Well, guess I have finally met someone who can match wits with me.
A few rides later we decided to grab some lunch and sit beneath one of the trees. "Shane, before you start asking me questions about myself, I have one for you." I bent my left leg and rested my wrists on my knee. "When Edward came into my office two days ago to finish his report and get the note to give you, he was acting very strange. Do you happen to know what's up with him?"
I looked him in the eyes, trapping his gaze. "Well, you don't ask easy ones do you. Well, let's see. I shouldn't be the one to tell you this, but Ed doesn't sleep well at night. I think you should ask him yourself. I actually don't know. He hasn't told me anything. But, Ed's not here right now, so why don't we forget about him." I just stare at him in disbelief. "Shane, Edward is your friend. Don't you care what happens to him?" I am flabbergasted at how coldly he could react to a friend's discomfort. He just shakes his head at me. "Of course I do, but I know that unless Ed wants to tell us, there is no use in trying to get it out of him, and he will only be angry if we try to butt into his business where we aren't welcome. Besides, he did tell me to enjoy myself today, and that's just what I'm going to do." Well, he does have a point about Edward. I could see Shane close his eyes and start leaning towards me. I could feel my body start to respond, my eyes closing of their own accord. As I started to lean forward, my traitorous brain interrupted. You like Edward, and when have you ever set back and let him wallow in his own misery. You are betraying your feelings, you really are a Bastard. I sucked in my breath and lowered my bowed my head at that thought. Damn, now my thoughts are even sounding like Ed.
Unfortunately, it's correct, I can't do this. "Shane, stop, we can't do this." I looked up to see him frowning at me. "Why not, we both know you want to. Just relax and let me do all the work." He started leaning forward again, but I put my hand out to stop him. "Shane, if I had met you a year ago, I would have no problems with this. Hell, it would have been me pursuing you. But I have someone that I care for deeply, and I cannot betray them. I'm sorry. You seem to be a wonderful person, but it's a no Shane." I stood up and started walking off when I felt a hand grab my coat, and I heard a chuckle. "Good job Mustang, Al was correct about you. You passed." He stood up and reached his hand out to me. I took his left hand and shook it, unsure what was going on. "What in the world are you talking about? I let the confused look creep onto my face.
"This was a test Mustang, Al knows how you feel about Ed. After Ed invited me here, Al wanted me to test you to see how much you actually cared about Ed. Now that we know, Al will give you full permission to go after him. And neither one of us will tell Ed about this, we will let you tell him on your own." Out of the corner of my eye I see one of the carnival workers chasing after a little kid. "Hey pipsqueak, get back here you little runt." After these words were yelled, I noticed that Shane started twitching. Odd, Ed does the same thing also. I give Shane a questioning look. Could Shane actually be Ed? They are around the same height, but what about… I need to think about this later. "So Shane, now that this little farce is over, how about we head back to Fullmetal and Al's apartment and get some coffee? We can both gang up on him and find out what the problem is?" Shane frowned at this. "Well I would normally love to; but I have to catch a train in a few hours. I need make sure Ed is packed also. He is still posted at the club, and we need to get back around the same time to keep the owner happy and unaware of Ed's position in the military.
I was kind of surprised that Ed was heading out again so soon, especially since I didn't give him these orders. I'll check with Riza tomorrow, she'll know. "Well Shane, if that's the case, it was a pleasure meeting you, and I hope to see you again at some point. I'm sure that we can actually become friends, now that you aren't testing me." "I agree Roy; I don't see why Ed calls you a bastard all the time, but then again, its Ed. Farewell Roy.
Shane turned around and started walking back the way he originally came. I still cannot believe how much he reminds me of Ed. He has the same walk, the same reaction to any word that has a connection to the word short; plus he's always using his left hand when he has to touch someone. But if it is Ed, how can he change his personality so drastically? That's not right either. Ed has calmed down a lot since he got his brother's body back. So, Shane is like Ed. Ugh, it's not even night yet and I need a drink. Better yet, I need to interrogate Riza. Time to go bother the sniper and hope Ileave in one piece.
Please review and let me know how I'm doing so far? :D I think it pretty obivious who Shane is now. I think it might be the next chapter where it will be confirmed for everyone.