Chapter 2

(A/N: Okay, I had a bunch of hits from the pro. And 1st chapter but sadly no reviews. I would really like some feedback people: I accept love and maybe a few flame so I can know what to work on. As for my other fanfiction (Diamond in the Rough) I should be posting a new chapter of that soon. (After how long?) Shut up! Anyway, read on.)

Finishing their second song for the night Tarin, Taylor, and Cathelynn walked off of the stage. They were tired and wanted to call it a night. But one of them had other plans.

"You guys that was awesome." Cathelynn cheered. Being the youngest of the trio she was also the most energetic. "We should have done just one more though. The crowd's still wants us out there. Let's give them an encore!"

Taylor smiled at all of her friend's energy. "We know. Man Lynn, you say that every time. But you know we all have to wake up early tomorrow and you have a curfew." She saw the pouted look on Lynn's face and giggled. Turning to her older sister she had a more concerned look on her face. "And Rin," said person flinched at the mention of her name, "you have to leave early tomorrow because we have meet Major General at the military Head Quarters about today."

The elder sister just stuck her pinky in her ear. "I'm sorry; I do not know what meeting you speak of in the morning." Looking at the same pinky she continued to walk forward. Lynn laughed at Taylor being ignored while Taylor started to get upset. Just as Taylor was about to make a comeback, Rin cut her off. "What do you guys want?" In front of her were two men in uniform. In her mind they both looked kind of hot.

"Which one of you is the former Major Silvers?" Tarin nodded. "I am Colonel Roy Mustang and this one of my team members, Second Lieutenant Jean Havoc. And we're-"

"No way!" Taylor had somehow jumped in between them, staring at Roy with sparkles in her eyes. Lynn was right beside her; almost the same way. "You are Colonel Mustang. THE Colonel Roy Mustang. Known all around by your alias: 'The legendary Flame Alchemist'. And known for being one of the biggest war heroes in the war of Ishval! I lo-"

"Shuddup Taylor!" Rin yelled. She then started pulling the sides of Taylor's cheeks. "What have not only I, but Gramps and Gran as well, told ya 'bout getting into people's faces like that? Especially with military folks. And even worst it's another State Alchemist this time. YOU KNOW THAT IS IMPOLITE!" She kept pulling even when she said sorry and to stop. Lynn just laughed even harder while Roy and Jean had sweat drops on their head.

Roy then smiled and waved his hand. "Oh please, there's no trouble in that. I'm proud to know that there is someone from over here that knows of me." He had on his charm face. The three looked at him and blinked for a few moments then went back to what they were doing. He felt yet another sweat drop on his head.

"And even worst, he's one of those gloaty, stuck up, long nosed, full-of-himself bastards. This is why ya don't do that."

"Gloaty… Stuck up…" Twitched at the names. "Please just calm down." He went over and separated the two. When he they were far enough he looked towards Tarin. "We need you to come with us so we can get you to Central ASAP. You were supposed to be there this morning but Major General said that you never shown up. This led us to searching for you all day on some wild goose chase."

"Really? Why didn't he just check my house, we've been at home all day waiting for him to pick us up."

"Really?"

"Yeah, but the old coot never showed so we came here for fun is all."

Sighing Roy turned around. "As long as everything's in check. We should go back to your home and get your belongings so we can make out to the next train before they stop running." He started walking out though the tavern with the others in tow, but stopped when something caught his attention. "Where are you two going?" Attention directed to Taylor and Cathelynn.

"They're my company. Where ever I go, they follow."

Mustang nodded and they continued to walk to the exit.

"Hey chief. Ain't there something a little familiar with the small one?" Havoc questioned as they both looked down at Cathelynn. "It's just that, she looks like someone we know."

Hearing them talking about her, Lynn quickly darted her eyes to them; having Havoc flinch at the heated gaze. She smiled after a moment. "Of course I look like that. You guys must know my cousin." That left them confused. They both began to wonder on who was her cousin.

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They were now on the train on their way to Central City. They had gotten the girls things, reported to the Major General, and came straight to the station. With special military request, the group was in a small private cabin. Taylor, Roy, and Jean sat on side; starting from the window. And sitting directly across from them was Tarin, Riza, and Cathelynn.

"So you lovely ladies never formally introduced yourself to us earlier in our little meeting." Havoc tried to start some conversation amongst them. "So how about we all start to get to know one another and be better acquaintance?"

"Oh you're right. Well, I'm Taylor Silvers, I'm seventeen. And well… I don't know what else much to say."

"My name's Cathelynn Hawkeye, but you can just call me Lynn. And this here is my favorite and only cousin, Riza!" She was holding onto Riza's arm and has been since she saw Riza standing outside of the bar. The fact that they are relatives still surprise Roy and Jean. "I'm eleven years old and I live with Rin and Taylor."

After a long silence Mustang turned to the last one. "Aren't you going to introduce yourself?"

Tarin was looking out the window to the moving scenery. She wasn't really paying attention to the others and their little way of getting to know one another. After feeling the looks and stares she caved. "You guys know my name and there isn't much to tell, is all." Something was then thrown to her head as a warning sign. She knew who it was and didn't argue. "My name's Tarin Silvers, but I prefer to go by Rin. I'm at a decent age, but I don't like telling a lot of people 'cause some don't believe me is all. I was a Major in the military before I… Hell, why am I even sayin' all o' this? This ain't a rehab." She shouted for no reason then got something thrown at her again. "Stop that Taylor!"

"You were being impolite and no one asked for your life story anyway."

"Excuse me, Tarin, but I have a question to ask of you?" Riza spoke up out of nowhere. "Why would you be needed by the head of the military if you've retired?"

Tarin shrugged and looked back out the window. "It's a long story that I don't really feel like getting into right now. Just know it was my decision to get persuaded by them. And please, call me Rin."

She smiled and nodded. "And Taylor, why are you two accompanying her while she's on military business like this?"

"Well Rin asked me first if it's was alright for her go. I don't know why really, she is older enough to do whatever. After thinking and saying yes and getting more permission from our grandparents. And the minute I started thinking about it, Rin came up and asked me if I wanted to come with her."

"You can say I read her mind; she does the same thing to me sometimes. Probably inherited it or somethin'."

"Another reason I wanted to come was so I could look around and maybe practice some alchemy." Taylor started to become a little timid.

"So you study alchemy too?" Roy started to get interested in the conversation. She then nodded to his question. "Do you have any specific alchemy that you like to do?"

"No, no. Not really. I just study and perform a little for simple things. Fixing things and making things." She was more bashful as the conversation went on. Her face was almost red. "Well, let's change the subject now shall we?"

"Alright." He sat back and crossed his arms over his chest. "How about Lynn, tell us why you tagged along?"

Lynn looked up and let go of her older cousin's arm, which stared to go numb. "I came because they are to go nowhere without their precious Lynn with them." She stated calmly. Besides Taylor and Rin, everyone looked at her with questioning eyes, they didn't believe it. Looking to the sisters, they shrugged, and looked back to Lynn. She continued, "My parents died a few years back and on their will they wanted me to live Rin and Taylor's family if I didn't want to live with anyone else. After living with them I started to always follow them around."

Jean had a question on his mind but was a little scared to ask since that glare she gave him and the fact that she's Riza's cousin and may want to kill him. But he put on a straight face and asked. "Just out of curiosity, do you do alchemy too?"

"No, and why did you ask like that are you scared of me or something?" She unconsciously found out. "Is it because of that glare I gave you earlier or that the fact that I'm Riza's cousin?"

"No!" He answered much too quickly.

'Yeah it is.' Everyone else thought the same thing.

"Well I'm sorry for glaring at you, I do that from times. But back to the question, no I don't perform alchemy but I have tried. It's a bit much for me to handle. I use firearms."

Jean was more scared after that point and decided not to get on her bad side or either she or Riza would shoot him dead. Roy was a little surprised, not that the fact she may can hold a gun right and blow out their brains but to be her age can probably shoot like Hawkeye.

Hawkeye and Rin continued on their conversations, plus some add-ins from Taylor and Havoc, and Lynn had soon fallen asleep. Mustang on the other hand kept mostly to himself. He began to be skeptically of Rin's reasons for being requested, by most likely the Fuhrer. Why would she be needed if she wasn't even a soldier? Why'd she withdrawal, even after being a State Alchemist? Usually people didn't withdrawal from the military unless they had a good reason, and that's not really that many people lately. The more he thought of it the more he felt that he needed to get behind it all.

Once he made it to H.Q. he was going straight to investigation and find out as much as he could on the situation. And more info on Tarin Silvers.

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