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Jessie: And that's all there is to it.
Joh: Nods Shaw.
Jessie: Everyone, please, please forgive me for taking so dang long to update! I almost lost the part of the chappie that I'd written on paper, and then I found it again!
Joh: Wheee! Good for you, Nee-san!
Jessie: So I've been writing it up all day, and suddenly the plot bunny came, and I wrote and wrote and wrote and… well, you get the point! Sighs happily I love the plot bunny!
Joh: Huggles Jessie Yaaay!
Jessie: Huggles back Hope ya'll enjoy!
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The door to the Colonel's office opened, only to reveal a cross, exhausted Edward. The teen proceeded to stomp into the room noisily. Hawkeye, currently sitting at the desk, didn't bother to look up, knowing all too well just who her new companion was.
"Good morning to you as well, Edward," she said calmly as she neatly shuffled some documents. She placed the papers aside and raised her hand in a casual salute. Ed reluctantly returned the gesture before crossing his arms.
"There's nothin' good 'bout it," he grumbled. Hawkeye paused while she thought about his words.
"What about the fact that you're not experiencing any morning sickness?" Hawkeye finally answered. Ed's expression actually brightened at her observation.
"Yeah, I guess. I got some medication for it," he said. Sensing his mood was lifting as she named the positives, Hawkeye continued.
"And what else is there… oh, I have some news that I think you'll enjoy. Today, everyone's workload is unusually light; you'll have about half the amount of paperwork you would normally."
A small smile graced Ed's face… before turning into a grimace, for the Colonel chose that moment to walk in.
Ed glared. Roy frowned, but he didn't dare say anything, as their latest encounter flashed back in his head. It had ultimately ended with his head completely covered in milk while Ed stalked off in a hug from the cafeteria.
And Hughes still wouldn't stop shoving the picture he'd taken of him –just sitting there in shock, staring dumbly into the camera– in his face at random intervals, and laughing like it was the funniest thing he'd seen in a long time (which, now that Roy thought about it, probably was).
Roy glanced behind the blonde and caught the warning look Hawkeye was sending him. In that simple glance, Roy knew that if he said or did anything to upset the chibi in the very least, he would be fearing for his life.
"See ya later, Colonel bastard," Ed spat before walking out of the room, making sure to slam the door violently behind him. Roy flinched slightly when he heard the sound of something in his office crashing to the floor and breaking accompanying the slam.
Roy sighed grievously as he sat down at his desk. He raked his fingers through his dark hair. Hawkeye unceremoniously dropped a stack of paperwork in front of the man.
He lifter his face to meet Hawkeye's thin smile. "Just think, Colonel Mustang only four more months of this."
Roy let his head fall and hit his desk, and let a small groan escape from his lips.
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Ed briskly walked over to an empty table in the cafeteria, taking a seat and slumping over, a bottle of milk in each hand. The blonde let out a sigh of contentment, feeling pleased that he'd finished his paperwork early than he'd expected. He let his chin rest on the table, and closed his eyes.
Only a few minutes later, a shadow fell over him. Someone took a seat beside him, and Ed opened an eye, looking out from the corner to see Master Sergeant Fuery smiling timidly at him. He pushed his glasses back before he lifted a hand in a salute, and Ed briefly let go of the bottle to lazily raise two fingers to his head. His hand quickly went back to the milk.
"Hello, Edward… I just saw you sitting alone, and…uh, decided to sit with you. Is that okay?" Fuery asked quietly. Ed smiled at him and made a gesture for him to stay. Fuery let out a small breath of relief at being accepted and his smile broadened.
"Hey, Chief," Second Lieutenant Havoc greeted cheerfully. Blue eyes eyed the bottle of milk in Ed's possession curiously.
"Oi… aren't you infamous for hating milk with a passion? What happened; you finally became so desperate enough to get taller?" Havoc teased playfully. Ed gave him a look that specifically read, "continue this conversation and prepare to die." Havoc grinned at him and, with a shrug, plopped down on the side of Ed that wasn't already occupied.
Havoc suddenly seemed to notice the quiet Fuery, and he reached across Ed to tap him on the shoulder. Fuery gave a slight start before shyly looking over at the older blonde.
"How're ya doing, Fuery?" Havoc asked jovially, only just remembering a casual salute. Fuery returned the action before looking away. Havoc completely missed the slight blush rising to the raven-haired male's face, accompanied by a little, happy smile.
The three concentrated on their meals for a while (or milk, in Ed's case), in a companionable silence before it was abruptly interrupted.
"Why, hello, Ed!" A different voice chirped. Ed flinched at recognition of the voice, but forced himself to raise his eyes to Hughes' tall, grinning figure. The man had that mischievous glint in his eye that –right now– Ed really, really hated.
Ed stared coolly back, and smiled (though it was a slightly nervously one).
"G'morning, Lieutenant Colonel Hughes," Ed greet, a false, cheerful, sarcastic tone heavy in his voice. Hughes raised an eyebrow in amusement, and at once Ed mentally slapped himself. 'Of course the family-obsessed idiot would take that as a fucking challenge!' he berated himself heatedly.
Hughes sat himself on the seat opposing Ed, lazily resting his chin on his hands.
"Sooo…" he drawled.
"Remind me – what month is it, Edward?"
"…It's July, Hughes," Ed said slowly. Hughes nodded, and smiled in a sheepish manner.
"Right; sorry about that. And- ah, what month will it be in four months from now?" Havoc and Fuery just glanced at Hughes curiously, while Ed's golden eyes widened in horror – no, he couldn't possibly be going where he thought he was. Hughes wouldn't – couldn't – be serious; he couldn't do this to him. Right? He was just joking around; of course he wasn't just joking. …Right…?
"…It will be October, Hughes," he replied, his eyes daring Hughes to continue. Hughes coolly ignored the glare, and eyed Ed's outfit.
"It's a bit hot to be wearing such baggy, heavy clothes, don't you think? I mean, aren't you hot in that huge sweatshirt? Are you sick or something; I hope you're not cold in this hot weather," Hughes asked playfully. The two sitting beside the more-than-slightly-flustered Edward tuned back into the conversation at Hughes' observation. "Yeah, Chief, aren't you hot?" Havoc asked, Fuery nodding at the sensible question.
"A-ah, no, I'm fine,' Ed lied; it actually was hot… he'd previously been succeeding in blocking anything temperature related from his mind, but… damnit, it was really hot!
Ed glanced at Hughes, only to see him staring in a way that perfectly said, "Tell them. Now." Ed shot back an, "Are you fucking crazy!" look. Hughes subtly mouthed something, looking disappointed. Ed frowned and shrugged. Hughes rolled his eyes, and this time Ed could read what Hughes was saying – 'they're your closest friends; you can trust them. You know they'll only want to help.' Ed bit his lip and looked away from Hughes' piercing lime-green eyes.
A few minutes later, Ed suddenly sighed, rolling his eyes and mumbling a soft, "Fine…"
"What was that, Edward?" Fuery asked, looking up from his tray in a questioning manner; the golden-eyed boy had Havoc's attention as well. Ed smiled sheepishly at them.
"Uh…there's something I've kinda been keeping from… well, basically everyone," Ed started.
"See? I told you something was up!" Havoc suddenly exclaimed as he turned to Fuery. The young Sergeant stared as Ed with a renewed curiosity, nodding in acknowledgement of Havoc's observation.
"So, what's up, Alchemy-boy?" Havoc asked with a slight smile.
"Ah, actually… it has a lot to do with just that- alchemy," Ed replied quietly.
Fuery suddenly gasped, and leapt to his feet, bringing his friends' attention to himself.
"Edward, you didn't fail you annual exam, did you?" Fuery cried out, horrified. Ed immediately shook his head.
"No! No, its not that," Ed chuckled, smiling reassuringly at the now-blushing Fuery.
Hughes snuck a quick glance at Ed while the blonde was watching Havoc, chortling and patting Fuery heartily on the back. It wasn't that hard to see the wistful expression Ed was trying to hide. '"If only it were that simple…" …I'll bet almost anything that that's the thought running through his head right now,' Hughes found himself thinking. The expression Ed was wearing now fit those words perfectly, in any case.
"Remember that old experiment I attempted-- what, around six months ago?" Ed began.
"What- the one that you angst-ed about failing for weeks after? No I don't quite recall having my nose nearly broken by a certain (angst-y) teenage prodigy bursting out angrily through the Colonel's office door," Havoc said sarcastically.
Ed flushed slightly at the memory. Seeing Ed's reaction, Fuery chuckled quietly; Hughes snorted loudly with laughter.
"Nah, I'm totally over that, Ed. Go on," Havoc grinned. Ed sent him a dirty look; he'd really thought Havoc was pissed off just then.
"Well, about three months ago, I… uh, discovered that it wasn't exactly a failure--"
"--What? So my poor nose nearly got broken for nothing?" Havoc exclaimed indignantly. Ed burst out laughing at the older blonde's expression, but managed to stop before he lost Havoc's attention completely; after all, Havoc wasn't known for a greet attention span, more of the opposite, truth be told.
"Anyway," Fuery prodded gently.
"Yeah… it was a success, it just didn't work quite the way I thought it would," Ed explained. Three sets of eyes rested on him- two curious, one expectant. There was a brief silence.
"…So, how'd it work?" Havoc asked, ever the impatient one.
"Well, I went to the doctor, and I found out, I…" Ed trailed off, looking increasingly uncomfortable.
Hughes got up, seeing the blonde's unease, and walked around the table. He patted Ed on the head, and Ed 's eyes met smiling, lime-green ones. He instantly felt calmer.
"…I'm…pregnant" Ed finished with a small smile.
There was silence.
Havoc's eyes widened, and his ever-present cigarette fell from his lips. Fuery… well, the poor guy couldn't say anything, as he'd fainted on the spot. Hughes had (somehow) anticipated the reaction, and caught his from behind. He pushed him forward, so the sergeant rested against the table.
Ed, meanwhile, was desperately refraining from laughing at Havoc's dumbstruck expression. Hughes was busy grinding out Havoc's lit cigarette into the ground,
"…You're serious?" Havoc finally managed to ask shakily. Ed nodded, repressing a smile that was now boarding on a grin. Havoc reached for another cigarette, and smiled weakly at Ed.
"Um…c-congratulations, I guess," Havoc shook his head, as if he was trying to clear it of water.
"I mean…aw, hell," Havoc sighed, the color gradually returning to his extraordinarily pale face. He even managed a genuine "Havoc" smile.
"That's great! You actually performed a successful Human Transmutation! Isn't that something no one's been able to do before?" Havoc asked, impressed. Ed nodded. Havoc clapped him on the back.
"That's amazing, Ed," Havoc started, although an extremely curious expression had started to take over his features.
"But who-" he was interrupted by a sudden grating noise- the sound of many benches being pushed back, followed by numerous sets of footsteps. Havoc looked forlornly at the many members of the military returning to their posts.
"Ah… I guess I'll be seeing ya later, Ed," Havoc sighed, barley raining his hand in a salute (returned in the same manner by Ed), before running off toward the doors. He skidded to a stop halfway there, however, and turned around to come back to the table Ed and Hughes still sat at.
The tall blonde grabbed the forgotten Fuery around the waist, slinging him over his shoulder, and ran off just a fast as he had before. It seemed as if the younger man was as light as a feather.
The sound of many footsteps eventually disappeared completely, leaving the two friends who remained at the table in a companionable silence. Ed looked up at Hughes, only to see him lost in thought, staring into space.
Ed's heart sank, however, when he realized Havoc had just (unintentionally) raised the next big question he feared.
"Edward…" Hughes said slowly, looking at Ed, before his gaze lowered to the bump on Ed's abdomen he knew was there, just barely hidden by the sweatshirt.
Ed, desperate to get away before the fateful question was asked, grimaced suddenly.
"A-ah, I don't feel so good," Ed mumbled, a hand going to his stomach. Hughes' curious look turned to concern.
"What's wrong? Do you feel like you're gonna throw up?" Hughes asked gently, not realizing Ed knew of his raised suspicions. Ed got up, and started toward the exit, the Lieutenant Colonel right on his heels.
"Hughes, could ya tell Hawkeye I'll be right there? That I just went to the bathroom?" Ed asked. Hughes nodded, but paused a moment to look at Ed warmly. The man randomly reached over and ruffled Ed's golden hair fondly.
"Feel better," he said simply, before turning the direction of Roy's office. Ed made his way to the restroom, true to his word, and once he'd gotten inside, leaned against the wall.
He was relieved to find it was empty. His thoughts turned to the problem at hand. 'Of course they're gonna start to wonder who the father is… it's only natural. But…' Ed couldn't continue the though. He moved to the sinks, and looked at his reflection in the mirror above. His eyes lowered until he was starting directly at his stomach. You still couldn't tell he was pregnant… with the ridiculously huge sweatshirt.
But it was the only thing he had that still covered the large swell on this belly. Without it, the fact that he was carrying a child was obvious. 'And now not only three, but five people here know…' Ed sighed, and leaned down to splash water on his face.
He looked up into the mirror again; his nervous reflection fazed back. 'How are they gonna react when they find out it's Envy?' Ed finally allowed himself to think. He visibly twitched, and, with a sigh, he ran a hand through his long bangs. He left the restroom and, reluctantly, made his way to the Colonel's office. The door was slightly ajar, and as the chibi neared it, the sounds of a heated argument made themselves known.
Ed paused when he heard his name, and decided to listen in to the conversation.
"…Can't pressure him at this time, Hughes. That's honestly the last thing the boy needs right now!" Ed was both shocked and extremely nervous to hear even Hawkeye was involved in the argument. She actually sounded exasperated (any emotion coming from the woman whatsoever was rare indeed).
"I only have concern for him as well, but we really don't know anything around the situation!" Hughes said, sounding as though he was trying to keep his voice low, but was having a difficult time controlling his anger.
"How can we support Edward if we don't even know how he became pregnant in the first place?" Hughes continued. "He said it was due to the transmutation," Hawkeye answered, though it sounded as if she was beginning to lose her resolve. Edward, though he felt mortified that the fight was on his behalf, continued to listen.
"But it was the transmutation that enabled Fullmetal to conceive, Lieutenant" Roy voice unexpectedly cut into the conversation, and Hawkeye fell silent. Ed's eyes widened slightly: 'How did he know…?'
"…So, what you're saying is…" Hawkeye trailed off, finally seeing Hughes point. Ed could just picture Hughes nodding silently towards those shocked, amber eyes.
"I see your point," she admitted at last.
"You're wondering if he was raped, or if--"
"--Or if he already has a partner we don't know about," Roy cut in, sounding grave, if not utterly shocked at the prospect.
"But why on earth would Edward not tell us if he had a partner?" Hawkeye insisted sounding slightly irritated.
"I trust in him more than that; I should hope you would, too, Hughes," Hawkeye said confidently. Ed felt a pang of guilt at her words, and bit his lip.
"That's just it," Hughes said, sounding much warmer than he had before.
"I trust Edward much more than that. And so that's why I'm so concerned; if Ed doesn't have a partner who supports him and was the one to impregnate him, then…"
"You think he was raped," Hawkeye concluded. A heavy silence filled the room, and the tension was worse than it was before for Ed, even though his friends had been arguing.
Waiting was driving the young alchemist insane –they were still silent– and so eventually he pressed himself against the wall, turned his head and peeked into the opening. In the room, Roy sat behind his desk, staring down in contemplation. Hughes stood in front of the Colonel, while Hawkeye stood next to the Lieutenant Colonel; she had her hand to her mouth, obviously lost in thought.
"But that doesn't seem right, either," Hawkeye finally said.
"What do you mean?" Hughes asked, turning to stare at the woman.
"Edward isn't one to let someone take advantage of him so easily. He's much, much smarter than that. What's more--" Hawkeye said, slightly louder when she saw Hughes open his mouth to retort.
"He couldn't possibly have been picked up while he was drunk at some bar, Hughes," Hawkeye said dryly.
"He has made it quite clear, in the past, that he is against underage drinking." Hughes' mouth snapped shut, and he managed a small, sheepish grin and a shrug. Edward felt a smile take residence on his lips despite the rising guilt filling his chest; Hawkeye put an awful lot of trust in him.
"So we're just back to square one, then," Roy voiced their shared thought.
"It seems like the most likely scenario is that Edward has a partner he isn't telling us about," Roy continued. Hawkeye's lips were pursed; she wasn't the least bit happy that the Colonel was questioning Ed's trust in them.
"But why would he do that? He should know we support all of his choices," Hawkeye said quietly. Roy frowned, and sat back in his chair.
"Maybe he has a relationship with someone he knows he shouldn't have," Roy said, his voice betraying the suspicion he obviously felt. Ed flinched from where he stood; damn that Colonel and his tendency to take such educated (usually correct) guesses.
"Colonel!" Hawkeye exclaimed, anger underlying her words. Her hand twitched; she was obviously refraining from reaching for her trusted gun in its holster.
"What is it, Lieutenant? We have to consider all perspectives if we want to figure out this mystery without consulting Fullmetal himself: even the worst-case scenarios," Roy shrugged. Hawkeye looked like she wanted to retort, but knew his point was correct.
"Well, it looks like a mission is in order: we must keep a constant eye on Fullmetal, and keep our ears open to any rumors of his partner-"
"Why don't we just ask Alphonse?" Both Hawkeye and Roy turned their gazes to Hughes in surprise. He smiled mirthlessly.
"We know Edward can't keep anything from his brother; Alphonse would surely have to know this kind of information, and--"
"Alright, alright. Sheeh, can't you guys just keep your fucking cool instead of turning absolutely fucking everything into a mission? Just keep Alphonse out of this." Everyone in the room gave a start, and looked to the door. There was Ed, leaning casually against the doorframe, arms crossed and, from his expression, very, very pissed.
"E-Edward!" Hawkeye gasped. Her eyes narrowed.
"Were you eavesdropping? I would have expected better of y--"
"I don't quite see how it's wrong of me when the subject of the matter is myself, my personal life, and my little brother," Ed growled. Hawkeye flinched in the very slightest, knowing Ed was right and embarrassed that he'd caught them talking about him behind his back.
"Ah, this just makes matters all the simpler," Roy said, motioning for Ed to take a seat. Ed remained where he was, glowering at the three of them furiously. Only Hughes and Hawkeye were affected by his anger, however.
"How much did you hear, Fullmetal?" Roy asked airily, purposely oblivious to Ed's glare.
"Enough," Ed spat, stepping into the room and slamming the door behind him. Hawkeye caught the flash of hurt in Ed's eyes that he tried to hide by turning around to perform the action. Glancing briefly at Hughes, she knew he'd seen it as well; his expression was a pained one.
"Edward, we just want to help you," Hughes began quietly, but Ed obviously wouldn't hear any of it.
"Oh, so that's your excuse for discussing my personal problems behind my back so easily?" Ed scoffed as he spun around to glare at the man trying to reason with him. Ed rolled his eyes.
"Yep, that just makes everything so much better," he said sarcastically. Hughes grimaced.
"Edward, I understand that you're angry; you have every right to be--"
"Ah, I see. And now you guys can tell me what I have the right to do and don't," Ed hissed painfully. Hawkeye opened her mouth to say something to him, but couldn't seem to find the words to respond to his statement.
"Fullmetal, stop making this harder than it has to be. They have your best interests in mind," Roy cut in, glaring at the teen, trembling with suppressed rage.
"STOP TELLING ME WHAT TO FUCKING DO!" Ed yelled, before breaking down into sobs.
"STOP TRYING TO CONTROL ME ALL THE FUCKING TIME! STOP!" Hughes and Hawkeye were speechless as they watched the blonde continue screaming out his frustrations.
Eventually, he tried to run forward and punch the Colonel, still sobbing, but was held back by Hughes, who pulled him into a tight embrace. He continued struggling, yelling at the man to let him go, before he became too overcome with sobs to speak, and flung his arms around the man, sobbing into his chest.
Ed felt a hand rubbing his back, and turned his head slightly to see Hawkeye gazing at him with a concerned expression, and cried harder, remembering from the previous conversation how much she trusted him, and how much he hid from her.
"…I think we need to get out of here," Hughes murmured to Hawkeye, who nodded her assent. The three of them started out, but not before both Hawkeye and Hughes had sent irritated glances back toward the Colonel. The door closed behind them, and Roy rubbed his face with a hand, sighing heavily. 'Why does everything end up as my fault?'
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The three sat outside on the steps before the entrance of the building, getting some much-needed fresh air. Ed was still crying, but silently, his knees brought up to his chest as best he could with the obstruction of the baby. His arms were wrapped tightly around his knees, and his head was bent. Hawkeye still had a hand resting on his back, and Hughes just stared into the space in front of him, as he did when he was trying to make sense out of something particularly difficult.
The two gave a start when they saw golden eyes abruptly look up, and stare intently at the path leading up to the building. They saw someone shuffling towards them, and without another thought, Ed jumped up, and ran as fast as he could toward said stranger. At the sound of footsteps, the person looked up and nearly toppled over by Ed, who had jumped into his arms and begun crying.
Hawkeye and Hughes ran after the blonde, but stopped a few feet behind him. Ed was sobbing into the –was that a man, or a woman? – shoulder of the newcomer, and the stranger had arms wrapped – dare they think, possessively? – around Ed's waist, murmuring something into Ed's ear that made him chuckle, though the laugh was watery.
Hawkeye and Hughes exchanged expectant glances, before approaching the couple cautiously. Violet eyes flashed upward, and caught Hawkeye's gaze, drawing her breath away.
Violet eyes, thick, long, emerald-green hair, a tall, androgynous figure- Hawkeye didn't have to look twice to know who this was.
…She hated admitting that the Colonel had a knack for hitting the nail on the head when he took guesses about the young alchemist's reasons for keeping secrets from them.
"Envy! Why are you here?" Ed asked suddenly, misery gone, replaced with shock. Envy pulled out a bottle from his jacket and smirked.
"You forgot to take your vitamins, Edo. I went through all the trouble of coming to bring them to you at work because I'm such a wonderful guy," Envy grinned.
Hawkeye coughed loudly.
Ed turned his head to see her, eyebrow raised, staring at him with that "I-believe-you-were-about-to-tell-me-what-is-going-on" expression.
A short, "Shit" escaped the lovers' lips simultaneously.
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"And just how long has this relationship been going on, Fullmetal?" Roy asked as calmly as he could, his voice just barely hiding his hostility as he glared hatefully at the shape shifter hugging Ed against himself possessively, returning his glare with an equally heated one.
Ed blushed deeply, but said nothing.
"When did it ever concern you?" Envy asked coolly, though the words struck Roy like he'd just been slapped.
"Since he is –and has always been– my subordinate, and I have never cared much for having secrets kept from me by them," he answered firmly. Hughes suddenly broke out into a grin.
"Well, it's better than if he'd been raped, don't you agree, Colonel? He had someone who loves him, takes care of him, and is willing to take care of the baby," He asked cheerfully. Ed looked toward him gratefully, and, catching the expression, the family-obsessed man winked back at him.
Envy found he much preferred this man's reaction than the one from the bastard sitting in front of him who'd made his chibi cry, and acted as though Edo belonged to him. Ed was his chibi, and his alone. With that thought, Envy slipped his arms around Ed's waist. Roy's eye twitched, seeing Ed blush and mutter something about his being against PDA in front of the Colonel, but nevertheless relax into the Homunculus' embrace.
Now, Roy Mustang would never admit (though it was pretty obvious) that he was protective of his subordinates. And he would never, ever admit (though it was quite obvious) that he was particularly protective of Edward Elric, whom he'd invited to the military himself.
He'd never felt angry when his other subordinates had girlfriends (or seen Fuery gazing at Havoc like that… honestly, Fuery had to make a move or something before Roy forced him to) but seeing Fullmetal in his first, and obviously last relationship worried him.
Eventually, Roy merely sighed, and rubbed his eyes wearily.
"I see your point, Hughes… Fullmetal." Roy looked toward the blonde.
"Flame," Ed acknowledged, nodding once, his steady gaze never wavering.
"As much as I disapprove of your relationship, I won't do anything about it. It's your choice, whom you want to be with, and I can't do anything to change that," Roy said at last. Ed blinked, surprised; he hadn't expected Roy to let him off so easily.
"And, so, Envy," Roy addressed the Sin abruptly.
"Colonel Bastard," Envy sneered, not at all effected by Roy's unusually kind words when he spoke to Ed, quoting his chibi's much-used nickname for the man. Roy did not react at all to the insult, and merely stared at him. Burning onyx eyes met blazing violet ones.
"If you ever do anything to harm that boy in the slightest, I will hunt you down, and personally burn you until there's nothing left," Roy said, his calm voice strange in comparison to the threatening words he was saying. Envy rolled his eyes, and snorted.
"Hah. I'd like to see you try. Why suddenly so protective, Colonel Bastard? What are you, his parent?" Envy said, hugging Ed even closer. Ed stared at the Colonel, waiting for his response. Roy's expression darkened, before it suddenly lightened.
"In a way, yes," Roy said, catching Envy off guard. Ed stared at the Colonel disbelievingly, though the smallest hint of a smirk was playing on the corners of his lips.
"…Well, in any case, he's my chibi," Envy said childishly; Ed blushed crimson, and hissed his lover's name in a warning tone, although he didn't seem so affected by the statement.
"Edward, you've finished all of your work today, yes?" Hawkeye asked suddenly, looking at the teen held hostage in Envy's embrace.
"Yeah," he replied, absentmindedly pushing Envy's head away from his neck with one hand and holding the arm snaked around his waist at his waist with the other.
"You're dismissed, then. You may go home," Hawkeye finished.
"Did ya hear that, 'O chibi-san? We can go home, and I can have my merry little way with you!" Envy exclaimed loudly as he nuzzled his face into Ed's neck, causing a blush to spring to Ed's face. The shorter one of the two stared in disbelieving horror at the shape shifter as he was steered out of the office.
The two officers remaining in the room listened to Ed's protests and Envy's laughter until they disappeared completely (Hughes had snuck after the two with his camera). After a few minutes of thoughtful silence, Hawkeye sighed and turned her gaze to the man sitting behind the desk, staring at the door in silence.
"Well, Colonel Mustang, you should get the rest of your work for the say over with as well. We have a lot to plan for the upcoming month."
"What do you mean, Hawkeye?" Hughes asked, popping into the room. He was smiling broadly, despite the black eye that was making itself apparent (A/N: Laughing hysterically Ed has quite the temper, ne?)
Hawkeye actually smiled, and the two stared at her in shock.
"Well, we need to contact and inform Alphonse, Winry, anyone who has knowledge of Ed's pregnancy and those few who will eventually know or should so that we can… Oh, come on, Hughes, you should know, of all people here," Hawkeye chided, almost teasingly.
Hughes looked lost one moment, and was laughing the next.
"You're a genius, Lieutenant," Hughes said, sounding impressed.
"What on earth are you talking about?" Roy asked, annoyed that he was being left out of the apparent conspiracy that was forming.
Hawkeye closed her eyes, ignoring the Colonel, and her smile became a more discreet one.
"Its just one of those things I've always wanted to plan."
(Both ignoring Roy)
"I hope you won't mind if I assist."
(Both ignoring death threats if they don't stop ignoring him from Roy)
"Actually, I was counting on it."
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Jessie: Well, now Fuery and Havoc know about Ed's pregnancy, and the secret of Ed's lover is finally got out as well.
Joh: Yosh!
Jessie: And, yes people, I'm hint, hint, hinting at HavocxFuery. There probably won't be that much about it in particular, I just like it, and want it here.
Joh: Shrugs
Jessie: And what are Hawkeye and Hughes up to now? Read on and review to find out!
HolyMistress: Me too.. I feel their pain. Not really. Laughs And yes, this mpreg is funny and fun to write.
SexySpoonsWillRuleUsAll: When Ed and Envy talk to Brian, things are FUN! And FUNNY!
envy's flame: Envy's presence is da bomb! He makes a lot of stuff interesting! And glad ya enjoyed da lemon.
darkangel36: Fluff and lemons are fun. Glad ya like!
Forever Yours Zana: Envy + Parent Book Cuteness! I love hyper people! Your review made me laugh! Giggles Please write more funny ones! They make me happy! You make me happy!
MiStraLL: Glad ya liked the chappie! Very happy ya think it's cute.
Firehedgehog: Huggles back I know Smiles
Light-Hideko: Oh, oh! Would you draw his expression? Wide eyed I'd write a fic for you in return! OMG! I'd love to see a picture of that!
Fishtank the Stephs: Grins I don't think I'd mind being chased by a pregnant Edo. Cuz soon, I'd have him tied down and go all Hughes on him with my camera! I updated ASAP, though.
DEATHxBYxPAPERCUTS: Stares wide eyed Um… that's… Starry eyed That's so kinky!Yes, yaoi forever, alright! I'm with ya!
Me And My God Complex: Laughs head off Well, Envy's pretty naughty in your takes of what should've happened! Mood swings are good for Envy! Glad ya liked the update! Hope you enjoyed this one!
SoulfulZen: Laughs hysterically after reading your review Yes, I can't wait for Envy to realize how hard kids are.
NaitoKitsune: Glad you apparently like the lemon as much as I enjoyed writing it! Laughs EnvyxEdo forever, baby!
Silverz: Glad ya like my fic enough to put me on your faves! Starry eyed Thanks so much! Chuckles evilly Envy enjoyed it, oh yes he did.
Sunako Kanzaki: Glad ya like the lemon. It was very, very fun to write!
Larentia Ariadne: Really? I'm very happy my mpreg meets your standards.
Solo Maxwell-Yamato: Glomps you and hands you double chocolate chip cookies I always enjoy your reviews! Brian rocks a lot of socks! Please keep on updating.
Otaku no Kochou: Blushes Glad ya think it's cute; I try to keep my readers (and myself) satisfied with the writing.
Caim soul eater: Here's your update! I hope you enjoyed it!
sashsa: Me? On your story alert? Tears S'aank you!
loathed wolf spirit: Glad you enjoyed the lemon! I am very satisfied with Brian.
Kaoru Gal: Glad you like it, Twiny! Ah, I love you; you always help me, giving me inspiration.
(Thank you for your patience while I was away! As always, thanks for the reviews! Hope you all keep on enjoying my fic! Keep on reviewing, and I'll update ASAP, as always! Toodleoo!)