Here's the next chapter. ^^ R&R~
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Edward huddled in with the other MPs while Alphonse chose to give Micha some comfort. He spotted her sitting inside Johnny's car, hugging her knees. Alphonse stood near her for a while. He didn't know what to say.
Micha heard metallic like footsteps approached her. Once they stopped, she looked up and forced a smile. "Hi, Al. It's been a while…" Her voice came out really soft. "How's Winry? I'd love to see her again."
"Uhm… Winry's ok. She's in Rush Valley as we speak…" Alphonse replied awkwardly.
"I see…" Micha replied. Her eyes were void of tears but they indeed looked tired.
"It's ok, Micha. I'm sure we'll get the Colonel back. You know, of all people, I didn't expect you to cry… After all, I heard you didn't even cry in your parent's funeral." Alphonse said his sentence carefully. Making sure, that, it didn't rub her the wrong way. "I guess you really are warming up to the Colonel." Alphonse let out a light chuckle, hoping to lift her spirits.
"No way!" Micha retorted. "And I'm not crying… Well, I sobbed because they killed Mr. Robinson…" She said defensively. "There is a difference between sob and cry."
"But you still let out tears and they are both a sign of sadness," Edward came next to Alphonse, "so you basically are getting soft." He smirked. "You are no longer the same tough, rebellious, gangster chick anymore." He teased.
"Well, I'm no longer a gangster chick, all right." Micha laughed. "But don't ever say I'm losing my touch!" She gave Ed a quick kick in the gut, causing the alchemist to fall back."
"Brother…"
"Micha!" Johnny called her attention. The said person looked at his direction. "Daniel's taking you back to head quarters! Lieutenant's orders."
"Since when did you take orders from a Lieutenant, Major White?" Micha laughed.
"Well," Johnny chuckled, "She knows how to get my dear cousin back faster than I do so…" He shrugged then hopped in a black Military vehicle next to Havoc. Hawkeye hopped into another car and drove away with three other cars in tow, including the young Major's."
"Aren't you two coming?" Micha turned her gaze towards the two brothers whilst Daniel climbed in the driver's seat and started the engine.
"We're going to be doing some research first…" Edward hopped in the back. He got squished once Alphonse got in as well.
"Sorry, brother!" Alphonse blushed as the older Elric writhed in pain.
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Roy still hung from the cold, hard and uncomfortable chains. Eloise's tail was slowly moving from side to side in anticipation.
"Sure…" Roy said awkwardly.
"Yay!" Eloise cheered, "I have a friend!"
"Neko…" A female voice called. It was wrapped with familiarity and Mustang was getting sick of it. The said chimera snapped down and stopped her merry making. Courtney placed a silk chocker necklace with a silver cat bell attached to it, around Eloise's neck. "You're supposed to wear your bell at all times."
Eloise meowed softly in return and Courtney scratched her cat ear and the chimera purred submissively.
"A sixteen year old chimera with the mentality of an eight year old…" Courtney said, "Amusing, isn't it?"
"What do you want with me and what the hell did you do to her?" Barked Mustang.
"Me?" She scoffed. "I didn't do anything to her. In fact, she should thank me. I found her and convinced our boss to make her stay. We provide her with everything she needs…" Courtney looked at Mustang vulgarly in the eye, "and in return, we get something very rewarding from her... Don't we, kitty?"
Eloise yet again, meowed submissively. Her eyes were bright with glee.
"What do you mean?" Asked Mustang.
"I go into these places at night…" Eloise meowed. Courtney tossed a colorful ball of yarn her way and the chimera played with it anxiously and disappeared in a corner while chasing the ball of thread.
"Since she moves like a cat…" Courtney waited for Mustang to understand.
"You get her to steal for you." Roy glared at her.
"Correct!" She grinned. "See, I knew you were smart… But dumb enough to simply not see this coming. You're like that little daddy's girl…" She spit out. "She doesn't just steal, by the way, she comes with a feisty fighting ability as well."
Mustang pictured how cats fight… Cat fights… Nice. He thought.
"What's your problem with her anyway?" Roy asked. "I mean, sure, she's annoying and all, but what did she ever do to you? And if you do hate her that much, why didn't you just kidnap her instead of me?" He bit his tongue. That wasn't nice to say. Sure enough, Riza was worried that he has gone missing… but if the cadet got kidnapped… Riza wouldn't sleep until she was found. Not to mention Leila… that girl would probably buy the whole army to get her back.
"Don't worry," Courtney smirked. "We're getting there."
"Hey, leave her out of this!" Mustang yelled. Dammit, me and my big mouth! He scolded himself.
"You were the one who suggested it, correct?" Her 'diabolical' laugh made Roy want to laugh at her but resisted the urge. "Misery loves company, right? Neko…"
Eloise meowed and emerged from the dark corner with the ball of yarn in her hands.
"I need you to… pick up something for me."
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Edward, Alphonse, Micha and Daniel all came into the Colonel's outer office and sipped some coffee while Micha told them her whole history with the 'freak', as Micha would call her. Daniel coughed up all her personal info and files about her. He was forced by Ed to tell him his personal relationship with her. Though, Micha thinks that he just did that so the little runt could tease her about it.
"I heard enough," she stood from the couch and walked over to the door. "I'm going home."
"But the Lieutenant told you stay here!" Alphonse reasoned.
"I have school tomorrow," she replied. "I can't stay here."
"I'll get your things for you then," Daniel stood up and grabbed the car keys.
"No way!" Micha shouted, disagreeing.
"It's dangerous. They might be after you as well if Courtney really is behind this," Edward said. "They know where you live, you'll be alone and if they outnumber you, you're a goner. Do you plan on making the Lieutenant go crazy with worry over you?" Micha looked down, defeated. "She has enough worries by looking for the Colonel." He stood up and walked over to the door. "Which is exactly why Sergeant Fritzer, here, will be more than happy to stay with you at home." He grinned. "If the Lieutenant gets mad, tell her Major Elric permitted it."
"You dirty little piece of—" Micha glared at him so hard it made Al cringe.
"Now, Daniel you don't mind right?" Ed tapped his arm and went off. "Come on, Al. We need to get the Colonel back for the Lieutenant or she'll make us targeting dummies. By the way, Sergeant," Edward looked back for a while and scrutinized his face, "your services aren't needed for this mission. Stay out of it." He turned around again and continued walking away.
Daniel didn't know how to react. Of course the little runt knew he was right. He may be reckless, but he was smart enough to keep Daniel away. There's a huge possibility of him letting her escape. Lieutenant Hawkeye will not stand for such behavior and she really will-as much as she hates killing people-will shoot him down if he makes the situation turn to their disadvantage on purpose.
"You're already a dummy, you red bean." Micha muttered. This made the Fullmetal Alchemist stop in his tracks and turn slowly. He revealed a very sharp set of teeth, steam came out of his nose and he started to stomp repeatedly with his foot.
"Who the hell did you call so short that he couldn't be shot at by a bullet?" He yelled angrily.
"Brother!" Alphonse dragged his angry brother by the hood and dragged him away.
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Riza and the rest of the other MP's secured all the areas and exits that lead out of East. Johnny was able to recruit and appoint enough for the job, but not all of the men on duty were as devoted to the Colonel as the others. The other MPs cooperated once they found out that Hawkeye was truly the one calling the shots. Feury contacted the other headquarters about the situation and informed them.
"If I don't find him by tonight, so help me, I will declare East under a state of calamity!" Riza gripped the steering wheel hard enough to snap it into pieces.
"H-hey… Calm down, Lieutenant. I know my dear cousin can be useless, but he can handle himself." Johnny coaxed her.
"Still!" Her voice came out so tense, angry, cold, stern but the one emotion her really caught was worry.
"If it really is Fritzer's crazy girlfriend that kidnapped him, I think it was a good idea for the Lieutenant to drop him from this mission." Havoc spoke up.
"I don't think she's smart enough to pull this all of by herself though. I'm sure she isn't the one calling the shots either. They have a boss… I just don't know who." Johnny hung his head in grief.
"I just hope that Ed and Al find him and get to him as fast as we can…" Havoc said.
"Faster." Riza stepped on the gas pedal and drove swiftly into the docks. The other military car had a hard time following. They stopped where their old hide out used to be. And just as expected… it was empty.
Riza still wanted to look around more. They were probably stupid enough to leave something behind that would lead them to the new one. While she, Havoc, White and other MPs check the place out, Breda and Falman took the other troops and looked around the whole circumference of the area.
"As the Colonel would say," Riza started plainly, "Don't get killed."
All the men saluted and carried on.
Riza had her military jacket off, revealing the two gun holsters that were strapped on her trunk and carried two fully loaded pieces of ammunition. She held another in her hand, ready for anything. Riza carefully and silently slipped into a room, with her gun pointed out in front of her. She spotted a lamp, hanging atop a crate. On that crate was a little letter for her.
Dear Lieutenant Elizabeth Hawkeye,
You must be dying of worry for your commanding officer. Though you honestly didn't think that we were stupid enough to actually stay here when you already squeezed it out of our other members, did you? My, my, Elizabeth, I thought you were better than that. I have been watching you for a while now. I must say, I'm very impressed and interested. Mustang doesn't know what he has. You should consider being my aide instead. I promise you, my dear, it will be far better than serving him. I don't want to be rude, so I wish to invite you to dinner at Yale Gold River. We shall talk about your future and the Colonel's as well there. Please come in your best formal attire. Don't be late; I will have our food be served at seven.
Sincerely,
T.A.
Who was this T.A. person? What did he mean by 'I've been watching you'? Talk about creepy stalker. And what the hell was this about inviting her to the most expensive restaurant in East? And for her to come in her best formal attire? But if it means getting Roy back, then by hell, she would wear a dress with the highest possible slit if needed.
Hawkeye walked back to the rest of her group and revealed the letter to her closest military buddies, only. They would have to keep this a secret. So here was her to do list: Think of a plan, look for a pretty dress, don't be late, rescue Roy, and then torture the hell out of the people who held him captive. This should all be… a piece of cake… Oh joy. She rolled her eyes then got back in the car.
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Micha took a quick shower then plopped herself on her bed. It was already getting late and Daniel said he'd just get some clothes from his place and come right back. She was all alone. Micha tossed and turned, but despite it being one in the morning, she still couldn't go to sleep.
I don't know if it's the Colonel gone missing, Auntie Riza being sick with worry, them killing Mister Robinson or knowing that… Micha screamed at her pillow, muffling the sound but it was loud enough for Hayate to hear her. He jumped up on her and licked her face. She slowly rolled back on her back and stroked his fur, from head to tail. The little puppy liked the attention and settled to rest on her chest.
She slowly placed the dog on her bed and dangled her feet on the edge of the bed. I hate this. She cussed in her head. Micha proceeded downstairs to the kitchen. She opened the fridge then closed it again. She had lost her appetite. She let her gaze drift on the hamper of dirty clothes next to the washing machine in the washing area. Micha had half a mind of doing the laundry but stalled when the cool breeze hit her from the half open kitchen window. She sighed, then walked towards the hamper to sort out the whites and colored.
After a while, she started to feel her tired body giving up, her eye lids getting heavier and the steady whirring of the washer was slowly lulling her to sleep as was the comforting smell of the fabric softener. She felt a cold shill go up her spine, which made the hairs on the back of her neck stand. Micha woke up and looked around, paranoid.
"Daniel?" She called out. Maybe he's in the living room now… She thought. But why didn't I hear or see the front door open?
She called out again, leaning a bit forward, hoping to see something blue move in the living room. "Daniel?"
Silence… Then… Nothing.
"This isn't funny, dammit." She muttered then went to the living room. It was empty. Hayate started barking like a mad dog from the top of the stairs, bearing his teeth at something invisible. Scared out of her wit, Micha went to the kitchen and looked for the small hand gun Riza always leaves in the kitchen. She stood in front of the kitchen window, opening the drawers to look for it… Then she thought she felt her soul leave her body.
Some type of Cat-like-person was standing in the washing room's door frame. She wore an eerie smile that just screamed, "I'm going to kill you."
At that moment, Micha forgot to breathe. The chimeras launched herself at Micha, but thank the heavens; Hayate jumped and bit her on the arm. The chimera lashed at Hayate and he bumped into the dining table. Hearing him whimper made Micha mad.
"HEY!" She screamed then the cat-person threw herself at Micha once more, hissing and bearing her teeth. She tried pushing her away from her body using her arms. "Damn, girl, I think you drank too much milk." Micha wrinkled her nose at the foul stench and threw her off her. She immediately got up and let her hands wonder around the utensil drawer. She pulled out a butter knife and slashed at the pouncing chimera before her. "I am so stupid…" Micha cussed.
Daniel approached the house and saw the kitchen lights on. Maybe she's having a snack. He thought. He got out of the car, locked it, his duffel of clothes in his right hand, and walked towards the front door. He heard a cat hissing angrily and Micha screaming in pain. He dropped the bag and ran in the house. He saw Micha on the floor, holding up a girl with cat features…
"What the hell!" Daniel shouted in shock, not moving.
"Oh, sure. Just stand there…" Micha strained to keep the cat from biting her, "because I as sure as hell don't need your help!" She screamed sarcastically.
Daniel tried to get the chimera off by hitting her off Micha with the dining chair. It worked, but she only got angrier.
"I leave you for ten minutes, and you get this… this…" He struggled for the word.
"Chimera." Micha said.
"CHIMERA, TO BEAT THE CRAP OUT OF YOU." He shouted angrily.
"I'm still breathing, aren't I?" Micha argued then ducked as the chimera started to throw random jars and others she could find on the counter.
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Riza and the other MPs made it back to head quarters to strategize on their next move. Johnny was studying the note, with Falman. Havoc was taking a drag whilst asking Feury how informing the other head quarter's reacted.
Riza dialed her home number using Micha's phone to check up on her once she heard from the foot soldier up in front that she left with Daniel. Hawkeye patiently waited for her to pick up.
"Hello?" Micha answered.
"Micha? Why aren't you here at head quarters? I told you to stay here!" She chided. Her anger grew away when she heard a crash, a cat hissing, Hayate barking like mad and Daniel cussing on the other line. "What the hell is going on?" She asked.
"Uh… nothing… we're just peachy." Micha said nervously. "Shit!" Hawkeye heard Daniel cuss, along with another cat like screech.
"That was not nothing." Riza barked. The whole office was watching her on the phone now. "Why is Fritzer cussing?"
"To your left, dammit!" Micha screamed before the phone fell out of her grip. Hawkeye started to feel all the hairs in her body stand on one end.
"Micha Hawkeye, I demand for you to tell me what's going on! Hello? Hello? MICHA!"
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The chimera had scratched Daniel more than once on the shoulder and was bleeding pretty bad. The Phone dangled near Micha's face. She could hear what her Auntie was saying on the phone. The cat successfully scratched her chest, and neck. A little more, and her throat would've been ripped out. Micha screamed loud enough for the Lieutenant to tremble on the other line. "HELP ME!" She screamed.
Riza dropped the phone and raced for her car. Johnny picked up the phone, and heard screaming. He too, raced to accompany the Lieutenant.
How was it? =3 Sorry this chapter was really short compared to my other chapters. ^^; I'm getting stuck and I feel like it's getting draggy. T_T I'm working on other stories, so maybe that's why I'm getting stuck. XD Some ideas will be most appreciated. I shall post as soon as I have an idea in my head. Please drop a review my way. ^^