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Chapter 8

"Ok. But that can't be the only reason why you want to be a state alchemist again," Roy stated knowingly.

"Well, there's that, and something else. It was fun being the People's Alchemist," Ed declared cheerily, "and anyway,Iamthe Hero of the People"

Chapter 9

True Feelings

"Hmm. I don't know. Should I let him be a State Alchemist again?" Roy questioned out loud.

"Well, I think you should make him take the test again," Hughes replied cheerily.

"Yeah, everyone should be treated equally," Havoc agreed.

"WHAT? ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME? I SAVED THE WHOLE COUNTRY AND I HAVE BEEN A STATE ALCHEMIST SINCE I WAS TWELVE! WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT ME TO DO? AND HUGHES I THOUGHT YOU WERE HERE TO HELP ME!" Edward yelled angrily. Everyone took a step away from Edward and started to chuckle, trying not to laugh.

"Oh, come on Ed. I have to have some fun too," Hughes replied.

"Oh, thanks a lot. That makes me feel much happier," Edward declared sarcastically.

"Settle down, Edward. I think I like that idea. I mean it wouldn't be fair if I just gave you your title back. You have to earn it again, and who knows, maybe you will get a higher rank this time," Mustang stated.

"Fine, fine. Whatever, I guess I can show off in front of other people, so that's a plus. And it would be cool to get a higher rank and then maybe train new recruits," Edward agreed.

"Ok, but just so you know, the next exam is in a week," Mustang warned.

"Yeah, yeah. Ok. It won't be that hard. Hey Hughes, can we go to the library so that I can just review some quick things?" Ed replied and asked.

"Sure," Hughes said.

"Okay, good luck, though you probably don't need it," everyone said as Hughes and Edward left.

While Hughes and Ed were walking away to the library so that Ed could review some things just in case Ed was thinking, Wow, I can't believe that the Fuhrer actually is making me retake this stupid test. Oh well, when I pass it and become a State Alchemist again, I will be rid of house arrest and I will be free! Yes, can't wait! Ed was drawn out of his thoughts when Hughes announced that they were in front of the library. They entered and Ed started to review what he wanted to.

Meanwhile, in Roy Mustang's office Riza, while doing her work, was thinking, Oh, Roy is hilarious! I can't believe that he went along with Hughes' idea to make Ed take the test again. I love how Roy shows his humorous side at work, not only his serious side, even though he is the Fuhrer. Wow, I guess I am starting to actually realize my feelings for him that were bottled up thorough all these years that we have been together. I really hope that he asks me to go on a date, or something, soon. Then she was interrupted by Roy clearing his throat.

"Ahem," Roy said, and everyone turned their head towards him. "Fuery, Falman, Havoc, and Breda," Roy called out.

The people whose names he called got up and saluted, saying, "Sir!"

"Take these documents to the library for me," Roy ordered.

"Ok, sir!" they all replied.

When they left, Roy turned to Riza and said, "Now then, Hawkeye!"

"Sir!" she replied.

I wonder how I should ask her. I'm so nervous! Oh, well, I guess I should go with what I know best. Here goes nothing. Roy thought in his head."I order you to go out on a date with me Riza!" he exclaimed, while blushing slightly.

Riza was speechless for a long time, but was finally able to say, while smirking, "Well, if it's an order, than I guess I can't decline."

"Whew. I'm happy you accepted," Roy said, while letting out the breath he was holding.

"Well, I thought you would never ask," Riza stated.

"Wha- Really?" Mustang asked, surprised.

"Yeah. What, you didn't know my feelings for you? Well, to be honest, I didn't know yours either, but I just hoped. I 'm glad we feel the same way about each other," she replied, happily.

"YES! THIS IS THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE!" Roy yelled happily.

"I know how you feel!" Riza yelled as well, though not as loud.

So they hugged each other and agreed on a time and place for their date.

(After their date they went to a restaurant and then Roy's house, where a lemon happened, but I didn't want to write it or describe their date. Now they are much closer to one another.)

"That was the best date I ever had," Mustang stated.

"Me too," Hawkeye replied.

"I wonder if Ed would mind if you moved in with us. I mean maybe we could wait a little, like after a couple of more dates, and then you could move in, so we could let him get adjusted to the fact that we are dating," Roy pondered.

"Maybe. I know that I wouldn't object, but yeah, I think we can give him some more time to get adjusted to us dating. I mean it's ok, we will see each other at work, and during dates. And maybe when he becomes a State Alchemist again, I could move in since he will be gone on missions most of the time. But, anyway, I doubt that he will have a problem," Riza stated, confident in her statement.

"True, I think you are right. I mean, if he is okay with me as a parental figure, I think that he would be okay with you as a parental figure as well. Anyway, I think that he considers you as a parental figure already, since you were the only adult woman in his life while he worked in the military," Mustang observed.

"Yeah, you're probably right," Riza agreed.

"Well, at least that's settled. Now I feel so much better!" Roy announced.

"I know what you mean, so do I," Riza also announced.

"Now all that's left is this test," Roy stated.

TO BE CONTINUED IN CHAPTER 10 The Alchemy Exam

Yay! I finally updated! Yeah, sorry about that, but I had a lot of school related things to do! Anyway, I hope you all liked this chapter! It was mainly focused on Royai, and I hope you review! Please don't outright flame me, but you can give me constructive criticizing! I'm all for that! Especially the Royai part! Anyway please review!