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Chapter 6: Marcoh's Notes
The four of you were now back in Central after the long trip from Resembool. When you were off of the train, you took a second to stretch out your limbs.
"Central… It's good to be back! Why are we standing around, when the library's waiting for us!" Ed said as he stretched out as well. Once he was done, he started walking away quickly.
"Brother, wait for me!" Al says as he starts running after his older brother.
"Guys." you said as you rolled your eyes and walk after them.
"Come on… what's the big rush, boys? It's not as if the library's going anywhere. " Armstrong spoke up as he starts walking after the three of you.
"After all this searching, we got our first solid lead. I can't just sit on my butt now." Ed replies as he continues walking. He then stops as two other military personal were standing in your way.
"Maj. Armstrong, sir, we were sent here as you requested." the female said as she and the other male, saluted you and Armstrong.
"Well done, troops. I need to go directly to H.Q. I have other duties to attend… From now on, these to will be guarding you. Introduce yourselves." Armstrong says, as he and you saluted back.
"Lt. Maria Ross, reporting for duty, sir." the women said, as the male followed suit.
"And I'm Sgt. Denny Bloch, humbly at your service, sir." the man said
"It's an honor to meet you sir, FullMetal Alchemist, Edward Elric." they both said as they looked toward Alphonse. Ed was squatting as he was sulking, you walked up to him and patted his back, with a smile on your face.
"He's not the FullMetal… This guy is." you said to them both, as you continued to pat Ed's back.
"I'm use to it by know." Ed replied, still sulking.
"Sure you are." you said, the smile never fading.
"Uh… you mean this little guy?" Bloch answered, as Ed gave him a crazed look.
"I'm sorry, sir… it's just that I thought that you'd be more… fuller… and more metal." Bloch tried to apologize to him.
"Shut up!" Ed replies, while Ross looks at them.
"Come on, Major, we don't need babysitters anymore! We've both been fully repaired!" Ed cries out angrily.
"Sorry, Edward, I've avoid it if I could." Armstrong replies.
"We've informed the Major, that Scar has been seen around Central again. And he's specifically targeted you in the past." Ross tells Ed.
"We have no other choice Edward. You'll just have to put-up with it for now." Armstrong tells Ed.
"Don't worry, sir. We'll make sure that you and your brother are safe, while you stay in Central." Ross says as she saluted Edward.
"Why can't the Lt. Col. stay with us?" Al asked.
"Sorry Al, I wouldn't mind, but I got to tell the Colonel that we're here." you say as you saluted Ed and said that you'll try to meet up with them again. You then left to get in contact with Mustang.
"I just hope you don't slow me down." Ed said while he started walking away.
"Wait, sir! We have a car waiting!" Bloch said, trying to get Edward's attention.
"I'm sorry about my brother. He's like that with everyone, don't take it personal." Al told Ross. He gave a short bow and started after his brother.
In front of the Central Library
Ed and Al were standing in front of where the First Branch of the library use to be. Lt. Ross was briefing them about what had happened the night before.
With you
You were currently on the phone with Col. Mustang.
"Col., we made it back to Central with no problems."
"Good, where is FullMetal?" you heard over the phone.
"He's at the Central Library, sir." you replied
"Sir, is there anything else?" you asked.
"No, that's it for now."
"Sir, I request that you let me accompany, FullMetal and his brother, on their journey. I believe that I might be of some help to them." you requested from your superior officer.
"No. it's too dangerous for you to go." Mustang answers.
"Alright, Col., I'll see you when I return to the Eastern Command Center." you answered, before you put the phone back into its place.
"Well, that sucked. At least I asked." you say as you went off to some random places. Most likely to find a certain blacked haired male that owes you a picture.
Later
The boys, Ross, and Bloch were at the Central Library where they were currently listening to a man that works there. He was showing Ed and Al the two boxes with books in them, the only books left of what was in the Central Library. Ed then remembered that there use to be another woman that worked there with them.
After they left the library Ed, Al, Ross, and Bloch, where at the brown haired women's house. Ed knocked on the door, but no answer came. Listening closely, he heard a faint cry for help. They rushed in and started looking for the source of the call. After they found the source, they now know that her name is Sheska. Ed then tells her about Marcoh's Notes. She then admits that she's read the private documents and Ed asks her if she can help him and his brother with it. Turns out, she has a photographic memory. [1]
Three days later
Sheska was finally complete with Marcoh's paper. She was standing next to a table covered with a whole bunch of thick books about Marcoh's research. Ed and Al took the books and headed to the library to work on figuring out the research. That night you showed up with Lt. Col. Hughes to see how they were doing.
"Wakey, Wakey! How are you boys doing?" Hughes said as he and you walked into the room.
"What's up?" you add in.
"Lt. Colonels!" Ed replayed, as you and Hughes walked closer to them.
"What, are you two to busy to visit?" Ed asked with a smile on his face.
"No… there's nothing to do here. All I'm doing is waiting for my next mission." you replayed to them sulking a little as you nodded towards Alphonse.
"What about you Hughes?" Al asked.
"It's these damn Scar sightings lately… They got us chasing our own tails. So, Al, did you get that whole body repair that you needed." voiced Hughes.
"Yes sir, good as new." Al answered.
"They sure are chummy with the Lt. Colonels." Bloch told Ross, as she made her way towards you and Hughes.
"Lt. Col. Hughes! We cannot ensure the safety of these two as we have been ordered. They should return to Central Command now." Ross says as she salutes and Bloch looks afraid from the door way.
"I told you to stay out of my way!" Ed replies angry.
"As long as Scar is at large the safety of all State Alchemist's are top priority." she continued.
"She has a point Ed." Hughes says as he crosses his arms over his chest.
"Don't say that." Ed says getting a little depressed.
"Yeah, but, this isn't your jurisdiction Hughes." you tell him.
"Why don't you take this to Maj. Armstrong?" Hughes tells them.
"No, please, anybody but Armstrong." you hear from both Ed and Ross.
"I'd like to give you extra protection Ed, but with looking for Scar and trying to replace all the case files, my men are all tied up." Hughes replied while scratching his head.
"All your case file… you're in luck." Ed answered with a smirk on his face.
Sheska's house
"ME? Really!" answered Sheska as she points to herself.
"If she can really do what you say she can, that would be amazing." Hughes says with surprise.
"Yup, so what do you say? Does she get the job?" Ed asked him.
"Alright, I'll take the job. Thank you for your consideration." Sheska says as she bows to Hughes.
"Sure! You're hired. Now that that's settled, let's get to work. And you should know, I pay better then Ed." Hughes told her, and everyone, but Ross laughed. Ed gave Hughes a "you owe me" look.
"I guess you win again, Ed. Now I can free a couple of more soldiers to cover the library security.
"Wow, thanks pal! I didn't think of that as a possible outcome!" Ed replied as he tried to look sheepish.
"Ha, I bet short stuff." you replied with a smile, while a tick mark appeared on his temple.
Back at the library, night
"Goodnight everybody, don't work to hard." Hughes says while at the door and turns to leave.
Before Hughes can leave Ross came outside to talk to him. You were still inside with the other three guys.
"Well guys, I got to go too." you told the Elrics, Ross had come in awhile ago and went out the room with Bloch to stand watch.
"I already took some of your research time, and besides… it's late." you told them as you went for the door.
"Goodnight, Lt. Col." Al said as you opened the door.
"(_y/n_)… will we see you around?" asked Ed. You made it look like you were thinking before you answered him.
"Of course, Shorty! Night!" you said as you walked out the door smiling. You heard Ed yelling one of his many famous rants from behind the door and Al trying to calm his brother down, but you didn't pay much attention as you said your goodbyes to the Lt. and the Sgt.
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[1] A photographic memory is when someone can remember things as the way they are.
Key : Col. - Colonel
Lt. Col. - Lieutenant Colonel Lt. - Lieutenant
Maj. - Major
Sgt. - Sergeant