Alchemist in the SOS brigade

Chapter 2: Not so bad

"Well," Edward thought. "Not exactly Resembool."

Edward was standing outside the Japanese train station and looking at his new home, at least for a while. People were bustling about buying and selling, selling and buying, talking with friends, waiting for buses, all the things a normal city would have. But to Edward, this place was more disorganized than the military.(and for Ed, that was saying something) This is gonna be a long stay.

His thoughts were interrupted by a hard pat on the back that made him fall over. "Edward Elric, must you look so glum? The cherry blossoms are in bloom and the sun is shining, this is going to be a wonderful adventure. By the time you get settled in, it will be time to go home to your brother." as Armstrong continued with his sparkled pep talk Edward stood up and pulled out the note Roy had given them that showed where their apartment was located. Suddenly, he noticed a close by group of teenage girls looking at him and whispering loudly, so Ed could hear them.

"Look at that kid over there! He so cute!" squealed one.

"I know, but look at that outfit, talk about old fashion" said another.

"Hey maybe we should got talk to him, he might be older then he looks" said the third girl.

"Yeah! Maybe we can get him to buy some super cute outfits!" said the first.

Suddenly one noticed Edward's frightened look.

"Uh-oh guys, I think he heard us."

"oh man! Now he's running off."

In fact, Edward was speed walking in the opposite direction of the girls, as the still rambling Major tailed behind. Defiantly not Resembool. The blushing Ed thought as he headed to the to his apartment's location.

After a while of searching, Ed and the Major were finally at their apartment door. "Well, here we are." Ed said. "Seems like a quaint place" Armstrong was about to open the door, when a girl with glasses opened it from the inside. "whoops, sorry. We must have the wrong place Major." Edward said. "No," the girl interrupted. "You are correct. Come in."

The Major looked at the apartment contract once again. "Ah, yes, it says here that you will have a room mate with you."

"What do you mean "you?" Ed questioned. "Aren't you coming?"

"Don't be silly, Edward" Armstrong answered, as if it was obvious. "I'm staying at the apartment down the hall."

"What?"

"You two have fun!" with that he ran off.

Edward glared at the major until he was out of sight, then turned back to the girl at the door.

"Yuki Nagato" she said.

"What?"

"My name"

"oh, um, Edward Elric."

There was an awkward silence. "Come in" Yuki said stepping aside to let Edward come in.

Edward was hesitant, but he finally picked up his suitcase and stepped in. It was a normal Japanese style house. Well, it wasn't exactly normal. There seemed to be nothing in there besides the furniture. Hasn't she ever heard of decorating?

Yuki lead him in to what looked like a bedroom, the only thing in there was a small bed. "Place your things there." she said pointing to a corner in the room. "Uh, right." Edward said, walking over and setting the suit case down. "Now follow me." Yuki said. Walking out of the door way and down a different hall. Does her expression ever change? Ed wondered, scuttling after her.

She was walking in to what looked like a sitting room when Ed caught up to her. She told Edward to sit at the kotatsu in the middle of the room. He obeyed and she took a seat across from him and poured tea from the kettle that was on the countertop. She handed Ed a cup, he then thanked her and took a sip.

"So," Edward began, easily knowing how to talk to people whose expression doesn't change (Al) "Where do you go to school?" he finished his tea in another mouthful.

"I go were you are going." she said, pouring more tea. She then got up and went to a dresser in the corner of the room and got a small brown box and brought it over to the kotatsu. She sat down and pulled out a- "What is that" Edward asked, setting down his cup. "A cell phone" Yuki answered as she handed it to him. He had heard of them, but they didn't supply and in Ed's country. So this was the first time he had held one "You will need it." she said. Edward thanked her and set the cell phone on the table.

Then Yuki pull out a smaller package from the box, then handed it to Edward. Edward opened the package as Yuki poured more tea into his cup. Inside the package was a bundle of textbooks. "For school." Yuki tolded him. "Oh" Edward placed the books on the table next to the cell phone. "You came prepared," Edward said, it was more of a question then a statement. "The owner of the apartment told me you would be coming, so I got some materials" and with that, Yuki pulled out from the box a backpack, and inside was many hygienic and office supplies that Edward might need. Yuki then handed him a school uniform in a plastic bag. Edward thanked her many times for all the gifts.

"Try on" Yuki said suddenly.

"What?"

"Try on the uniform."

"Oh okay, where do I change."

"Here is fine." she said her expression still unchanged.

"WHAT?" Edward yelped, blushing furiously.

"I don't mind."

"I MIND!"

"Change"

"NO!"

"Change"

Edward didn't know what it was, but something about the look in her eyes was scaring him, and seeing that there was no way of changing her mind, he took of his jacket, still blushing.

Suddenly, he remembered his Automail arm. Was that why she wanted him to change? He glanced at her, she was staring directly at the arm. So she was curious. He thought.

After Ed was dressed in the uniform, he sat down, his face was still the color of a tomato. "If you wanted to see my automail, you could have just asked."

Yuki didn't respond, she merely poured Ed more tea. How much tea does she think I can drink?

After an awkward silence, they began to talk for a while. A couple hours later, Yuki made dinner. Holy freaking crap Edward thought. She had made tons of food. Miso soup, fried shrimp, and rice. It was little in opinion but high in value. Edward would only be able to eat maybe half of this, but then that means. He glanced up at Yuki, she was (politely) shoveling food in to her mouth. What is she a super-human? (he was close). She's kinda cute when she's eating. Wait! What am I saying!

Yuki suddenly stopped and looked at Edward, who was still staring at her. "Eat" she said, then continued. "Oh, r-right." he stuttered, blushing. She is cute though.

He took a bite of the shrimp and froze. It tasted just like his Mother's. Crunchy, salty, fishy, and a tad bit sweet. So wonderful. Tears were starting to fill his eyes, but he restrained himself. He wanted to give her a hug, he was so happy, but he was to moved the taste to say anything.

After dinner,(together, they consumed the entire meal) Yuki and Edward talked some more. Then, after a couple of hours they decided it was time for bed. So, Yuki handed Edward a pair of pajamas. Another gift? I have my own stuff, you know. But he thanked her, said goodnight, and went in to his room. He put on the pajamas, red with gold dots, and climbed in his bed. Maybe this won't be so bad. He closed his eyes and dreamed about Yuki's wonderful cooking.