Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ Diamond Whip - the daughter ❯ Chapter 4

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

Mustang watched Mary from the corner of his eye as they made their way together down the hallway towards his office, he noticed that she seemed somewhat different from when he saw her at the funeral. Maybe it was that now her hair was in a tight ponytail that smoothly curled and waved out from it’s holder, and that her bangs had no longer been pinned back but where now hanging freely in front of her face slightly covering one eye and an entire eyebrow. She wore a green t-shirt that gripped her torso and low rise jeans with a narrow bootleg cut. As he was trying to figure out why she looked so different he noticed that she had two earrings sticking from her left cartilage and an Indian style nose ring that was barely visible and only was when the light hit it, a simple silver cross hung from her neck and was partially hidden by the neckline of the shirt. He then decided that this young woman was actually a very beautiful one and that it wasn’t as obvious when he had first seen her at the funeral and she was drabbed in the formal wear of black. She now seemed more free, but still somewhat restrained. And he knew that others would take notice to her natural beauties. He then had an idea.
“Would you like to meet some of my men?” Mustang asked hopefully looking downward at her, as they neared the office area.
“Sure why not?” she replied looking back at him, Mustang looked into her aqua eyes and realized they were devastatingly gorgeous, he thought about how surprised he’d be if she didn’t often receive attention form men. Mustang smiled at her reply then steered her through a doorway into a room that held a few desks and a counter at the end of the room, followed by Hawkeye who had been watching them both form behind still shocked at how much Ari looked like her father. There were a few men in the room and one woman whom all looked up when Mustang, Hawkeye, and the girl with them entered the room. They all stood and saluted to their superior then when Mustang saluted back the dropped their arms and circled in on the three people.
“Men, and Ross” Mustang added noting Maria Ross who was also standing in the circle.
“This is Mary B. Young,, you should be familiar as to why she is here” Mustang announced gesturing to Mary. Who stepped forward and waved, Maria Ross stepped forward to shake her hand but it was shoved out of the way when Havoc jumped in front of her slightly bending over placing himself closer to her face.
“Hi! Jean Havoc, you can call me Jean or Havoc or Jean Havoc!” Havoc yelled sticking his hand out for hers to shake. Smiling so big you could barely see his face.
“Nice to meet you Mr. Havoc” Mary replied, slipping her hand into his and gently shaking it then forcing her hand from his when he wouldn’t let go. He was then pushed aside by a very muscular man who then tore off his shirt and flexed introducing himself.
“Alex Louis Armstrong at your service!” he said still flexing.
“Nice to meet you sir” Mary replied becoming a little uncomfortable. Alex then moved aside to reveal a slightly mousy man with black hair and glasses, who was writhing in his hands in anxiety till he realized it was his turn to introduce himself.
“Hi I’m Kain Fuery, nice to make your acquaintance miss.” he said nervously, forcing his hand out for hers to meet.
“Nice to meet you to sir.” Mary replied with relief that she had finally met a normal person that actually got nervous when meeting someone new. He then stepped aside to reveal Maria Ross whom was still fuming from being pushed aside like a plate of bad meat.
“Nice to meet you Mary, I’m Maria Ross” she said politely. Taking Mary’s hand into both of hers and shaking it vigorously.

“Nice to meet you to Ms. Ross” Mary said almost wanting to thank God for ensuring her that there were normal people in her presence.
“Well I suppose we should go to my office” Mustang suggested picking Mary’s bag back up and heading towards the double doors that led to the office.
“Good idea” Mary replied almost running after him, and following him through the door then shutting it.
“Damn! If only she was legal!” Havoc said once the door was shut. He opened his mouth to say something but was back-handed by Hawkeye then front-handed by Ross. With Fuery mumbled the name Pervert under his breath, Havoc was massaging his cheeks when Mary came out of the office and walked over to Havoc raised her and high then slapped him so that he was propelled backwards onto the desk he was leaning against. Mary then turned around and trotted back to the office where she entered and then slammed the door behind her. After a few moments of listening at the door Mary turned to the rest of the room where Mustang sat talking to a blonde boy. When they were through with that Mustang stood up straightening his suit and held out a hand gesturing to the boy who after a moment looked a little more like a young man Mary’s own age than an actual boy.
“This is Edward Elric the Full Metal Alchemist, this is Mary Blossom Young” gesturing then to Mary. Edward Elric moved around the desk towards Mary, he held out his hand and smiled taking in the good looks of this new person.
“Nice to meet you Mary” he said to her, taking in her deep aqua eyes.
“Nice to meet you too Mr. Elric” Mary whispered not taking chances in guessing how old he was (the height didn‘t help).
“You can call me Ed Mary” he whispered back mocking her a little bit, but still being polite. After a moment they had stopped shaking hands and were just looking at each other in a very intense way, until Mustang interrupted.
“So Edward I’ll need updates on that” Mustang nodded in Ed’s direction. Ed reluctantly broke his and Mary’s connection and turned his head.
“Yeah I got it” he turned back and smiled at Mary who gave another small smile to him. Ed walked past Mary and went out the door closing it behind him. After a moment Mary turned and went to Mustangs desk where he sat and got his attention clearing her throat.
“So what about this Edward Elric?”