Chapter Four – Pride Issues.
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MYV382 – I thought he was cute as a cat too haha xD he's being such a good boy (kinda) For now :3
Koneko Hoshi – I think of Edward as a cat too; I mean he's stubborn, proud, and very independent. I wanted to explore the idea that he's also just a kid xD even if he is about.. 17 in this haha. I wanted to try and look at the idea that he's missed out on a childhood, and is actually quite lost. * nod nod* haha xD I liked the idea of Ed finding safety in high places, like a leopard does, i'm glad it appeals to other people too! :D thank you!
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The trio sat in silence around the small dinner table, located in Roy's kitchen-diner. Riza sat, eating the meal in silent, keeping a steady glare locked on the Colonel. Roy sat opposite Edward, sulking as he ate his own food, glancing at the child across the table, who sat, almost in a trance gazing listlessly at the food in front of him.
"You're supposed to eat it, not watch it." Roy grumbled at the teen, taking a mouthful of his own food. Edward flinched, blinking at the colonel, and settling on a glare, accompanied by a growl, for the dark-haired man.
"Alright then! Watch it! But when I'm done, it's going in the bin." Roy remarked, smugly. Riza rolled her eyes at the two stubborn men, standing up to clear away her own plate. 'They're both as bad as each other...' she sighed, watching their glaring match continue.
"If you two are quite done..." she cut in, as she saw Roy start to lean forward in his seat. "We have time for a film or something before we go to bed. Why don't you come and help me pick one Ed, while Roy clears up." she glanced at Roy, a smirk tugging at her lips. Roy blinked, gaping at her.
"EH!?" He cried, face falling to a scowl as Ed trotted smugly over to Riza, making sure to cast Roy a smug grin before leaving the room with Riza.
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Riza glanced at the blonde-feline as the film credits rolled, watching him yawn, curled up in the small armchair in the corner of the cosy room.
"Bed." Riza barked, standing up and stretching, a yawn escaping. Roy fidgeted on the other end of the sofa, nodding and standing up following suit, glancing at Edward who just stared blankly at them both, exhaustion getting the better of him. He finally stood up gingerly, kneeding his flesh leg, trying to ward of the incoming pins and needles, as he followed the two adults up stairs. Mustang opened the door to the guest bedroom to to the left of the main, wandering in to straighten the already perfect sheets. Edward stood way, looking around the pristine room, noting the pale blue walls and dark oak furniture. There was a large oak wardrobe, tucked away in the corner of the room, accompanied by a large oak desk, with a lamp, mirror, and vase of pale yellow flowers for décor.
"There." Mustang stood upright, admiring his handiwork on the already symmetrical sheets. He looked around at Edward, who was still standing meekly in the doorway, taking in the new room before him. Mustang's stubborn glare softened, as he noticed for the first time since the blonde-boy had stumbled into the office earlier that day, how pale the small boy looked, well smaller than usual. He sighed, running his fingers through the jet black locks, worry pooling slightly in the pit of his stomach. He looked back at Edward, blinking as he noticed the boy watching him. The blonde looked innocent for once, the feline features only accenting the fragility standing in the doorway in front of him. Edward grunted, turning his look of thoughtfulness into a half-hearted glare, snapping the colonel out of his own thoughts. Roy blinked and scowled right back at Ed.
"Well then... If you need anything, I'm next door," he gulped, adding for his ego. "don't need anything." he shuffled uncomfortably and moved out of the blonde's way, side-stepping out of the room, blinking at the smirking lieutenant that stood in the hallway, before slinking into the master bedroom for the night.
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Roy groaned, blinking the sleep out of his obsidian eyes slowly. Sunlight snuck in through the crack in his curtains, falling across the king-sized bed, complimenting the deep crimson bed spread and cushions. He went to sit up, only to be halted by a dead-weight on his chest, preventing the desired movement. He blinked, a wave of confusion flushing over the drowsy Roy. He looked down, only to be greeted by a face full of blonde hair, mused from sleep, and a pair of velvety ears. Roy took a moment and sighed grumbling, reluctant to move and disturb the boy, but also listening to his ego screaming at him not to be used as a pillow by the kid. He looked to the clock, blinking at the note that was perched delicately on top of it. Awkwardly, he reached out for said note, noting the feminine handwriting, deducing the sender instantly. He flicked it open, skimming the text and grimacing as a small blush crept onto his face. Great, Riza had gone, granted giving him a week off, but also noting how she'd wandered in on a certain leopard-teen curled up on a certain Colonel. Roy flicked the letter away, glaring heatedly at the blonde head, gently tugging on a brown-speckled ear.
Bad move.
Ed's tail bristled instantly, and he hissed loudly, flinching away from the touch and swiping at the colonel with his clawed fingers. Roy yelped, pushing the teen away, narrowly escaping the claws, rolling out of harms way, forgetting about gravity. He fell off the bed with an audible 'thump'. He took a moment to register what had happened, before glowering up at the blonde, who was now peering over the edge of the bed, a glare set on his features. Roy blinked.
"What the hell are you glaring at me for!? You're not the one on the floor!" Ed opened his mouth to speak, but stopped when a small squeak escaped, and instead slammed his jaw shut, a tiny blush creeping onto his angry features. Roy smirked.
"Awh.. pussy-cat... is-" Ed snarled diving at Roy. Roy blinked, rolling out of the way with a second to spare. Ed growled, knelt where Roy had been only a moment before, glaring at the man.
"WHAT THE HELL ED!? YOU CAN'T JUST GO AROUND DIVING AT PEOPLE WHE-" Roy blinked at Edward, who was leaning forward slightly, tail flicking, like a house-cat stalking leaves. "..Ed... Ed don't you dare..." Roy backed away slightly, glaring at the boy. "Ed..I'm warning yo-" but it was too late. Roy yelped as the feline landed on top of him, glaring down at him. Roy gasped at the sudden weight, from the automail he assumed, going to push the boy off.
"GET OFF OF ME YOU LITTLE RAT!" Ed snarled, pinning Roy's arms down, glaring at him, his golden eyes fixed on Roy's obsidian. Roy blinked looking up at him, growled glaring at the boy and pushing him off roughly, getting up and storming out.
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It's longer :D and some stuff happens I guess, and it's kinda a cliffhanger! :D lmao reviews and I'll answer then, and thank you for anyone who adds it to story alert or favourites!