Havoc stretched before taking out his lit cigarette and stuffing it into the plate of buds. He sighed as he walked into the military building. First thing first: find Fuery. They were good friends, and usually met up in the morning before going off to Roy's office.
As usual, Fuery was waiting in the waiting area of the building (usually for visitors) with a mug of coffee with extra whipped cream. Fuery took the very last gulp before seeing Havoc. He put down the military manual he was reading- Fuery always got the updated version and re-read it until he memorized it, then got the newest version and repeated- and walked up to Havoc. "Ready for Roy?"
"Totally," Havoc said with a grin as he put his hands in his pockets. "Ready for Riza?"
"Hey!" Fuery blurted out as he smacked Havoc's chest.
"I know you like her," Havoc teased.
"Shut up," Fuery muttered. "It doesn't matter anyways," Fuery turned with Havoc down the hall and their foot steps were equal in stride.
"Hey, hey," Havoc said in his teasing tone, "don't be like that. Besides, you might end up liking another gal."
"Sure," Fuery mumbled unconvincingly.
"Let's make today a good day!" Havoc grinned at his attempt to change the mood.
"A good day to find girls?"
Havoc laughed. "That's not what I meant." Havoc closed his eyes with a smile on his face. "But that too," he added humorously.
Fuery tried not to laugh. "We should take notes on how Roy attracts girls."
"I think Riza pays 'em," Havoc blurted before thinking. Once he realized what he said, his eyes grew wide and looked at Fuery. "That's not what I meant to say!" He defended himself quickly.
Fuery nodded. "But it sounds pretty likely, doesn't it?"
"I'll admit it's possible, but..." Havoc rubbed his chin as he thought. He turned and the two soldiers stopped suddenly as they saw Riza.
"What's possible?" Riza asked with curiosity all over her face.
"Uh... Nothing!" Fuery quickly commented.
"Good," she smiled as she walked past the two soldiers.
"That was close," Havoc whispered once Riza's footsteps grew silent.
"Really," Fuery added in an unsarcastic voice. He felt like shaking. Riza might be cute and smart, but she sure was scary.
The two soldiers finally ended up at Roy's office. They piled in side by side and saluted. "Here we are," Havoc grinned.
"Havoc, I want you to find files on Bradley's staff."
"Wha-?" Havoc wasn't used to being assigned something in the morning, let alone at all. Roy asked them to do few things. "Uh, yes sir!" Havoc left the office without hesitation.
"What's this about?" Fuery asked as he sat next to Breda.
Roy sighed. " I think Bradley is up to something."
"Hmm..." Fuery murmured as he held his chin. What would King Bradley be doing with his staff? A lightbulb went off. "Maybe he's searching for information on you?'
"He has my files," Roy answered as he turned to the window. He looked outside for a few moments before spinning back around on his chair. "He could be trying to figure out what I've been summoning you guys to do..."
"Seems likely," Breda blurted as he stared at the table. "Perhaps we should go get Havoc back."
"Yeah, I suppose so. You two should do that."
"Both of us?" Breda and Fuery asked at the same time.
"What if something urgent comes up?" Fuery asked without hesitation.
"I'll handle it. We need to find Havoc first. I'll have Riza help."
"That important?" Breda asked.
"I don't want someone on my team being caught. It'll be the end for all us."
"Yes sir!" Fuery and Breda saluted before going outside.
He doesn't want to lose a pawn, Fuery thought bitterly. He needs to realize he'll have to make sacrifices. Fuery looked at Breda who seemed to be thinking the same thing. "Should we split up?" Fuery asked.
"Yeah. That should help us find him faster. You check all the logical places on this side while looking for Riza. I'll do the same on this side." Breda didn't wait for a reply before he started running to his side.
Fuery nodded and started running. He was praying as he ran. Please be okay, my friend.