I got this idea from listening to the song of the same name as the chapter. I don't know if it held any real significance, but the idea came to me whilst listening to it, so it must mean something.

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Chapter 6 - Red Strokes
"They're alright." Roy sighed as he watched the figures come closer and closer to view. "Huh?" As they got closer to the door, they became more visible, no longer shrouded by smoke and fire, it seemed that Cathrine was actually carrying Havoc in her arms. "What in the world?" Roy raised a disbelieving eyebrow.

"Cathrine my dear sister!" Armstrong came up from nowhere and extended his arms in joy as his little sister emerged from the burning church with Havoc, who was a considerable amount taller than her, draped lifelessly over her arms. "What's wrong with Havoc?" She laid him on the ground.

"He got hit in the head with a falling beam." She pointed to a rather large lump on his head. It had a little bit of a burn on it. "Mr. Havoc?" She shook him. "Are you ok?" She lightly shook again.

"Quickly move! I must perform CPR to resurrect him!" Armstrong now had no shirt on and was flexing his biceps. No one knew where the shirt went or how it got there, it was just gone. "Breathe lieutenant Havoc!" Havoc raised a hand and covered Major Armstrong's face as it drew dangerously close to his own.

"That's alright I'm fine." He said quickly, a bit of a hoarse tone in his voice, he coughed rouhly. Armstrong wrapped his arms tightly around Jean.

"That's wonderful. Cathrine has saved you." He beamed and rose to his feet and placed a loving hand on his sister's shoulder. "You did a great job Cathrine." She nodded, smiled and then approached lieutenant Havoc.

"Mr. Havoc...I'd like to thank you for doing your best to rescue me. I really appreciate it." He smiled.

"No problem..." He seemed a little disheartened, this was his last chance with Cathrine and he knew it. There would be no other reason for them to ever meet again. He was a little sad, but glad that she was unharmed.

"You made me realize something today." The few who were around, Mustang, Armstrong and Riza, who had just approached them. Havoc raised an eyebrow.

"What's that?" She smiled an lowered her head.

"You made me realized how weak people can be." He felt a knife go through his heart. "But at the same time, you made me realize how strong I could be." The pain lessened. "When I saw you doing everything you could to help me I was moved." Less. "And then when that fiery beam knocked you out, I felt I had to do the same for you." Almost gone. "If it wasn't for this incident, I don't think I ever would have realized what I'm really capable of and just how strong I really am." Gone! He smiled.

"It's no problem--"

"Wait!" She cut him off. He seemed confused. "I also realize that if I remain as shy and demure as I am, I might not be able to help other people in the future. That's why I cam here to study, I wanted to get out on my own and grow. You've helped me do that." Everyone listened on with anticipation. "So that's two things you've helped me with...so I owe you...witch is why I'm asking you." There was a long pause. "Would you do me the honor of letting me take you out on a date?" She said, her cheeks blushing furiously as she bowed her head down.

"..." Havoc was at a loss for words.

"Please tell me you'll say yes." Her blush only deepened. Jean could only help but smile warmly. He gave a light chuckle.

"Of course." She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him tightly.

"Oh thank you!" Havoc gasped for air.

"Ok, that's a little too much affection." She was squeezing him rather tightly, she was just so happy to almost be over her overbearing shyness. She loosened her grip and Havoc finally managed to return the hug.

Roy smiled as he watched the scene unfold. Armstrong had rather comedic tears pouring down his cheeks. "So touching." He stammered. Riza smiled as well; quickly getting back on track, she gave Roy a tap on the shoulder.

"The Elric's are ready to be deployed as soon as the fire is under control." Roy nodded and addressed the squadron.

"Alright everyone, let's get that fire out! And find that lunatic who cause the explosion! Move it!" The crew gave a 'Sir' in approval and worked hard at the fire from there on out.

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Later on that day, when the fire was extinguished, Rose looked at her church, it was in ruins. She turned to Ed and Al with a smile. The two boys were now standing in front of the dilapidated building awaiting the orders to repair the church. "Do you think you can repair it?" Rose seemed hopeful as they nodded.

"It'll be no problem." Ed folded his arms.

"Yeah, none at all, this is baby stuff for the both of us." Al gave her a reassuring smile. Rose nodded. Just then, Roy appeared behind them with Riza.

"We've just received conformation that the fire has been extinguished completely. You can get to fixing up the church now." Riza announced to them and they nodded;approachingthe building the readied themselves.

"Alright Al, you do the frame work with walls and floors, and I fix all the details on the interior and exterior." Al gave him a skeptical glance.

"You know very well that I'm better with small details." Ed nodded.

"Don't worry, I'll pay attention to detail, I have something I want to do to the church, I've been wanting to do this since I got here. I saw it in a book on Letoisim, it'll be great." Al shrugged.

"I better not have to go behind you and fix it." Ed smirked.

"Like I said, no worries, it'll be a work of art that no one will soon forget." With that they both clapped their hands together and placed them down on the front stairs of the church, Al had a transmutation circle on his glove, so it was possible for him. A blue alchemic flash and then lightening engulfed the church with all it's might. Everyone in the area averted their eyes in the brilliant light's presence, but as it faded they looked up at the church in awe. Ed was in no way kidding, he, without a doubt, made a work of art.

Where the statues of Leto were on the outside, every second one was replaced with a rather scary looking demon. The balcony's were crafted with stone skulls and thorny stone rose vines. The stairs were the only part of the church that remained relatively painless; on either side, Ed created two rather ominous looking statues of the Sun god.

"Wow...you really weren't kidding." Al sweat dropped. "But did you have to make it so..." Riza chimed in.

"Dark and scary?" She bit her bottom lip as Ed shot a glare at them all.

"Are you criticizing my work?" They all shook their heads.

"Brother, don't you think you could have made it--" Rose broke into the conversation.

"Any more perfect?" They turned to Rose, she was in complete awe, her hands were clasped together and her eyes were all sparkly.

"Perfect?" Al seemed disbelieving.

"Yes, it's perfect!" She exclaimed. "You see, religion cannot exist without out two aspects. Good and evil. Without one, the other would be meaningless." Ed smiled.

"There you go, Rose likes it. She knows talent when she sees it!" He triumphantly place dhisfists on his hips.Rose nodded.

"I love it Ed, thank you." She smiled.

Havoc and Cathrine watched on from the back of one of the trucks. They heard all that Rose had to say. "You know Mr. Havoc..." He put an arm around her.

"You can call me Jean you know." She giggled.

"Right. Jean, I know what Rose is talking about. I was so shy and proper that I missed out on a lot of things. Beauty and perfection is one thing, but with no ambition and courage, it's truly all meaningless." She rested her eyes and leaned against Havoc's shoulder. "Thank you." He laid his chin on top her head.

"Don't mention it." They sat there quietly enjoying the red drenched sunset.

FINALLY THE PLOT BUILDING IS DONE! I'm so glad to be over that hurtle, now we can get to the actual point of the story.

I hope you enjoyed the quality and shortness of the chapter. I did my best to end off with a little romance. Hmm. They make such a cute couple. grins

Chapter 7 - Everyone heads back to central for a celebration, Ed, Al and Winry get the task of babysitting Ravi.

Cute fluffyness awaits you all! (A treat for ShadowCloud62 coming soon!)