Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ Guardian ❯ Guardian Part 4 ( Chapter 4 )

Guardian

 

Part Four

 

AN: Sorry this is so late, but things have been hectic. And I got my wisdom teeth pulled.

 

 

 

Chapter the Fourth

 

 

Roy looked up from his paperwork as Fullmetal quietly slipped into his office. He put his pen down at the strange look on the teenager's face. “Is everything alright, Fullmetal?” he questioned.

 

Ed shook his head. “I just need someplace where no one will bother me. Is it alright if I use the couch?”

 

“Go ahead. Let me know if you need anything.” Roy returned to his work as Ed settled on the sofa, placing a stack of books next to him and pulling out a clipboard with a piece of paper on it and a pen.

 

For a long while the only sound in the room was that of pen on paper. Finally however, Ed finished writing, and placed the paper in an envelope; writing a name on the outside. He placed the letter on top of the battered books then transmuted a box that they fit in snugly.

 

“Roy.”

 

“Yes?”

 

“I need you to keep this for me. It's for Al. You'll know when to give it to him.” A long pause. “Don't ask me to explain. Not now. You'll find out soon enough; and its important that you don't find out before anyone else.”

 

“I'll do it. Be careful with whatever you're up to, Fullmetal.”

 

“I will. Take care of yourself Roy.” Ed placed the box on the corner of the Flame Alchemist's desk and left as silently as he had arrived. Outside the door, Ed leaned against the door. “I'll never have the chance to tell you to your face. I'll look after you the best I can though. I can only pray that'll be enough.”

 

Ed managed to make his way out of Headquarters. On the steps, he reached back and pulled out his hair-tie, shaking his head to free his hair from his braid.

 

Then he ran.

 

TBC…