Hey people! Don't worry about the fic...it's still going, its just that my computer hasn't been very nice these past few weeks. Anyway, this chapter contains the beginning of the mission while the next two or three(need to check) do the same. Anyway, thank you very much for your reviews, very much appreciated! Thanks!

Disclaimer: Laski doesn't own Ed(no matter how much she'd want to...) Al, or FMA in general. Just Amber and the plot, as usual...

Chapter Ten
Surprise, Surprise
Edward

About two days had passed since Havoc came in to tell me about what I was supposed to do while Amber and I stayed in Rohdas. I dressed in clothes that completely concealed my automail but comfortable enough to spend most of the night in. After leaving Al inside the room, I made my way over to the bar Havoc had told me about, ready to head in undercover. I walked in and people stopped what they were doing to take a good look at me.

"Welcome!" yelled out a male voice from the back. "What brings you here young man?"

"Just a place to spend some time in..." I said while looking around. Nothing seemed to be out of ordinary...

"You've come to the right place," said the male voice as its owner appeared. It was a fairly plump man with a big smile and an average moustache. "Everyone comes here to unwind and to have some fun out of the daily routine."

"Stop promoting yourself Bob," called out a female voice.

"Ella is right," said another female voice. "The guy's already inside...don't go scaring him off..."

"Hehe," the man laughed. "Right you are ladies. Now, have a seat and I'll send someone right away," he said while leading me to a table. "Sweet cheeks! He's all yours!"

"Don't go talkin' like that Bob...you'll make it worse," said the second female voice as she finally stepped into my vision range. Her hair cascaded into messy waves all around her that moved when she walked over to my table. Her slightly torn jeans gave her a casual appearance, as did the red V-neck style shirt she was wearing. Her carefully lined brown eyes examined me closely as she walked over to my table. Then, a random male from a nearby table slapped her ass and in an instant, he was on the ground.

"Don't touch Sweet Cheeks ass...you'll regret it deeply," said the male voice I figure to be Bob's. She kicked the guy's leg slightly and kept on walking over to me until she finally reached my table, smirking a little. There was something about her that seemed awfully familiar to me...that's when it sunk in...the girl that was right next to me was Amber...

"What-" I started as a note fell on my table. I looked over to her and she signaled me to open it. I did as she asked and read it. It said You'll blow our cover if you finish that question and whatever else you're going to say concerning why I'm here...now be nice and keep quiet...

"What'll it be?" she asked after I put away the note.

"Some water would be fine for now...I'm just looking around..." I said with a sigh. She did have a point though. I hate it when that happens.

"All righty then," she said while writing down something on her notepad. "I'll be right back," she said with a smile and walking towards the bar. "Ella!" she called out as she disappeared behind it. She soon came back with a glass and a bottle of water, setting them before me. "There you go," Amber said while smiling again. "I assume you'll be staying here a while longer so...I won't give you the check yet...and believe me, don't leave before you pay..."

"She'll hunt you down!" replied a female as she came by and stood next to Amber. She had short fiery red hair and sparkling blue eyes that contrasted well with her hair.

"You're supposed to sound meaner," Bob started.

"I can't do mean too well..." the female replied. "By the way, my name's Ella," she said as she introduced herself.

"Nice to meet you," I said while looking over to Amber. She smiled at me slightly but this time, it was different than all the others...it seemed almost...real...

"So..." Amber started looking around. "When is it that time Bob?" she asked.

"In an hour...why?" Bob replied.

"So I can hide when it comes..." she said while running off. Ella grabbed her hand and pulled her back.

"Why must you do this every night?" Ella asked.

"Do what?" I asked, curiosity getting the better of me.

"Hide from the crowd...we usually put on a show every night just for fun and this time, it's her turn to headline..." Ella answered, Amber really trying to get away.

"Headline?" I asked, looking at her curiously.

"Yeah," Ella confirmed. "Her turn to sing..."

"This ought to be fun..." I muttered. It'd be hilarious if she sang off key.

"It usually is," another girl spoke up. "Come on Charlotte, we're going to put in a little more color on that face of yours!" she said as she took Amber out of Ella's grip and dragging her to the back of the place.

"Someone help!" Amber yelled as she was gone. I couldn't help but laugh, she was getting what she deserves.

"And tonight only," started Ella as she took the small platform they called a stage. "Charlotte alongside Rafael singing, 'Rainy Days, No Thank You'," she finished saying as a song blasted from a nearby radio.

"Party, rain of champagne," started a male voice. "A sexy lady," he started and on cue, Amber stepped in, wearing a mini skirt and a little more color in her eyes. "Escorted by kisses," he said as Amber blew kisses to the audience. I rolled my eyes and frankly wasn't interested yet. I wanted to hear Amber sing. "Come on, it's show time, a love message. Anyway, the moonlight, vanished in an instant," he stopped and pointed to Amber, meaning that it was her turn to take over.

"Rainy days are pleasant, but no thank you," she responded, on key and without a flaw.

"Ooohhh... Stupid lonely man," Rafael responded as he and Amber stepped together with the beat.

"But those kinds of places are charming," Amber replied sweetly.

"The drops soak my eyes. Now I want to hug you with these hands and transmit to you my flame," he sang as he took Amber's hand and danced around with her. I watched her, my jaw dropped as she changed into this sexy, powerful and attractive person. I can't believe I just thought that!

"Tonight," Amber started as she walked through the crowd. She stood behind me, leaning into my chair. "At midnight, somewhat shy. Let's look for stars," she sang leaning into my ear. "I want you to know that I didn't want you to see me like this..." she whispered as Rafael sang his reply.

"I'm glad I did...now I have something to tease you with..." I replied with a smirk.

"Put a sock in it," she growled.

"Tomorrow morning, 35 hours. From the solitude, let's check it out together," Rafael sang in the background.

"You are like a soaked and inexpert puppy," Amber sang as she walked over to the stage.

"Oh...I know, incompetent," he replied to Amber and moved to the beat.

"But it's okay to not always be strong."

"Ho-ho, wipe the drops away."

"Now I want to keep you close, sprinkle you with water, ironic siren," Amber sang as she looked over to me from the corner of her eye. She seems so different now... "Rainy days are pleasant, but no thank you," she continued after a small instrumental pause.

"Oh, stupid lonely man," Rafael sang, stepping towards Amber, who in turn stepped backwards.

"But these kinds of places are charming."

"These drops soak my eyes."

"Now I want to hug you with these hands and transmit to you my flame," Rafael and Amber sang together, his arm around her waist as the song came to a close. Everyone clapped and out of respect, I did the same.

"I'm leaving early tonight!" cried Amber as she got off the stage and walked over to the room she had been dragged to earlier.

"Come in early tomorrow!" yelled out Bob's voice. I pulled out the money for the water and set it on the table before heading outside to wait for Amber. I needed to talk to her.

"Hey kid," I heard Amber say as she stepped outside. "I gave your cash over to Bob..."

"Thanks," I mumbled as we started to make our way over to the inn. The walk was silent but after a while I just felt that I had to talk. "Why didn't you tell me that you were undercover at the bar?" I blurted out.

"Wasn't supposed to," she replied with a sigh. "Look," she started. "We can argue about this all night but I'm not going to change or say anything new to you. All I want is a nice soak in the tub at the inn and bed."

"Sure, don't pay attention to what I have to say!" I cried.

"I never do..." Amber said with a smirk. I just glared at her as I tried to think of something else to say.

"Just shut up!" I cried, the first thing that came to mind.

"..."

"Did you listen to me?" I yelled.

"..."

"Amber!" I cried, trying to get her attention. "Are you deaf?" I yelled as we reached the in.

"No..." she said while looking at me. "You told me to be quiet so I was nice enough to pay attention to what you said," she continued with a smirk. "If you'll excuse me," she said as we reached our rooms. "I'll be going to bed now..." she started while going into her room. "Shortie," she finished saying as in one swift movement closed and locked the door so I wouldn't get in.

"Amber"! I yelled banging on the door. "You'll pay for that!"

"Ever heard about Karma?" she started. "If I have to pay...so do you!" she yelled as another door to her room closed. I sighed and gave up the fight, quickly retreating to my room to plot her demise! Again...

There you have it...chapter ten...eleven should be up this weekend or maybe later on in the week...depends on the time in my hands. Laters!

Laski