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Chapter 7!! Woo!
Riza's head bobbed up and down as the train rattled. She shook her head slightly and then looked outside of the window. They were passing by rural fields which looked comforting. It was past noon and Mustang, Hughes, and herself were heading to her hometown HennisBurg. It was a long ride, and she was getting tired. Well, she did wake up at 5 in the morning to get up and pack.
The small group was in a private compartment, dressed in casual clothing. Hughes was fast asleep across from Riza and Roy who were sitting next to each other. Roy was sitting besides the window, watching the scenery pass by.
Riza yawned, covering her mouth with her hand. Roy turned his head and looked at his lieutenant. "Tired?"
She nodded. "A bit. I personally don't like train rides; there's nothing really to do."
Roy smiled. "Get some sleep; we're going to have a hell of a mission once we arrive."
Riza's face turned grim at the reminder of where they were heading. "…Colonel, do you remember him?"
Roy blinked. "Who, your father?"
She nodded.
He glanced out of the window again. "OF course I do. I remember the day when I told him I was going to be part of the military, and he said I wasn't good enough to learn his alchemy." He laughed bitterly. "Makes me wonder what he would be like if he ever saw me using it."
"He'd probably murder you."
"…Don't say such ominous things…and by the way, it's Roy. We wouldn't want anyone figuring out that we're from the military, it'd raise suspicions."
She brushed his comment aside. "I worry what the people's reactions will be when they see us again…"
"They'll be surprised most likely. Who would ever expect you to come back after 9 years?"
"Has it really been that long? It seems like it was only yesterday that I agreed to become your aide."
Roy grinned. "That was one of my best moments of my life; having one of the most excellent sharpshooters for my body-guard means that I won't die."
"Take precautions sir that can always backfire."
"I don't think so."
There was a comfortable silence as the train rattled on.
Riza shifted a bit. "Colonel…how do you feel about your current position..? Being a vampire that is."
"Well…I'm a bit uncomfortable with the blood, but there are some upsides."
"And those upsides are…?"
Roy gave her a smirk. "Being able to spend some time with you of course."
Riza flushed, her cheeks tinted red. "I can't believe you have the time to joke."
Roy was about to say something but stopped as he saw her yawn again. He smiled gently and slung his arm around her shoulders, bringing her head against the crook of his neck. "Get some rest; we have a long mission before us."
Riza started, but then gradually relaxed, her eyes drooping down.
"…You're not thirsty?"
"No, besides, I wouldn't take advantage of you while you were sleeping. Besides, Hughes is here."
"Mm…" She muttered quietly, finally letting the drowsiness overtake her and fall asleep. She could've sworn she heard him mutter something quietly.
"I wasn't lying about spending time with you."
Hughes woke up with a snort, finding drool at the corner of his mouth. He wiped it away with his sleeve and adjusted his spectacles. He blinked for a moment before grinning widely.
Roy and Riza were sleeping quietly, their heads besides each other and his arm –that supposedly came down- on her waist.
He moved around, trying to get comfortable and decided to sleep again, not wanting to disturb the two.
'If only they knew…if only they knew…' Hughes thought to himself before crawling into quiet darkness.
A few hours later, they had finally arrived at Hennisburg Town. They were outside of a nearby hotel. It was late, and the three were finding a place to sleep. Surprisingly, Roy had chosen Riza's hold house.
"Don't be ridiculous! There is no way I am going back to that house!" Riza yelled, clearly angry with the fact that they were going to live in her old house.
Roy scratched his head. "Why not?"
"It's…its just wrong! It's been so long and who knows, some familiar person might come up and…you know what I mean!"
Hughes blinked. "It's not that bad, besides; it'd be weird if three people were to stay at a hotel with only ONE woman and two men…they'd probably think we were a threesome…" He mumbled the last part but not as quiet. Riza felt a vein pop and she drew out a small handgun, shooting once, hitting a centimeter above his head on the wall.
"Alright, alright! No need to kill me. We'll drop it."
"No we won't, we're going to Riza's house with or without force." Roy said and started walking off with his luggage.
Riza twitched. "Stubborn man."
The house was huge. It was a bit tattered, but seemed to be able to live in without collapsing. The house was surrounded by a green field and a few trees. A lake was at the bottom of a nearby hill. Strangely, the house wasn't anywhere near the town. There was seemed to be 4 bedrooms and a large living room with a fireplace.
Roy sighed and looked around, placing his luggage on the ground in the living room. "Still the same as it was then, right Riza?"
Riza simply nodded quietly, looking around with a gentle fond look in her eyes. It really was the same. She remembered the times when her father was alive, and when Roy was living under their roof learning alchemy; they'd gotten into so many troubles together.
"We should go to bed, it's late and we have to wake up early to find Reine." Hughes commented, hauling up his luggage. "Where are the bedrooms?"
Riza snapped out of her trance and looked toward the stairs of the house. "Upstairs, to the left, first, second and third room on the left."
Hughes nodded and began walking but stopped abruptly next to Riza. He leant close and whispered. "Don't worry Riza; Roy always has something up his sleeves for something like this." He grinned and walked up the stairs.
After a few moments and glancing at each other, the two nodded apprehensively and followed after.
Riza entered her bedroom which she had occupied so long ago. It was still the same; the bed was still there, the balcony was still wide and had a great view, but everything else had been cleaned out. She sighed and put her luggage down, folding out her clothes and changing into her pajamas. She put on a silk robe and walked onto the balcony, leaning against the railing and unclipped her hair, her strands blowing in the wind.
It was all too sudden. Roy becoming a vampire, having to drink her blood to survive, hunting down Reine, and coming to her hometown.
She was so deep in her thoughts that she didn't hear footsteps come up from behind her. She jumped when she felt a hand on her shoulder and quickly drew her arm to her leg to get her gun but wasn't there.
"Calm down, it's just me." Roy said quickly waving his hand around.
Riza sighed. "I told you a while ago not to sneak up behind me sir."
"Really? I can't remember."
Riza gave him a flat look before looking out of the balcony again.
Roy came up besides her watching the view. "What's the real reason?"
"Pardon me?"
Roy glanced at her. "There's another reason why you don't want to stay here right?"
Riza flinched but then relaxed again.
"What's the reason?"
Riza didn't say anything, but then spoke quietly. "It's just…it feels strange to be in the house with so many memories. I've been away so long, and coming back so suddenly is…complicating."
Roy watched her as she spoke. She seemed so innocent, but at the same time hard headed. He slowly drew her into an embrace, not feeling her resist at all. "Riza don't rely on the past. No good will come out of it."
Riza felt herself being pulled into a hug. She hesitated but then relaxed, wrapping her arms around shoulders. "You should take your own advice Roy."
He laughed lightly. "You know I'm not good at things like these."
She pulled away a bit. "From all of the other times, I'm clearly positive."
The wind blew around them, blowing a few strands out of place from the blonde's head. He gently gazed at her then pulling the strands into place. She flushed a bit. He always thought she was beautiful, but was too much of a coward to tell her. He fantasized what would happen if he told her his feelings; they would be able to go out, cuddle, be more open with each other, etc. But there was the fraternization law, so they couldn't possibly…
He had to take a chance, to see if she felt the same as he did.
He leaned forwards, still watching the lieutenant flush even more. She didn't move an inch, watching him come closer and closer. Why didn't she move? She was frozen on the spot. The dark haired man was a few centimeters away from her lips, but froze, then suddenly swooping up to her forehead and kissing it gently. He pulled away quickly.
"It's getting late, I'll see you tomorrow lieutenant." He walked away quickly covering his mouth and shutting the door behind him.
Riza blushed and brought her hand up to her forehead. She thought he was going to kiss her…
She mentally slapped herself. Why would he kiss her, his stoic lieutenant? She shook her head quickly moving away from the balcony and to her bed, hoping she could sleep from the events that just occurred.
Outside of Riza's room, Roy was leaning against the door with his hand covering his mouth. He was blushing deep red and was fidgeting.
So close damn it, so close! If he had just gone a bit lower, he would've found out if she loved him or not.
Roy blushed even redder but then shook his head and walked down the hall to his room.
He flopped down on his bed, trying to fall asleep and waiting for dawn to come.
He has to find out, no matter what, he has to find out during this mission.
RIGHT!!!
Not much progress of the mission, but I swear, SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN IN THE NEXT CHAPTER.
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