Missing Days (Alphonse Elric x Reader)

The Shadow Alchemist Gets Burned

        "Ms. (Y/N)," Roy formally addressed you, his over-flamboyance seeping his over-inflated ego into his every word, "How has your mission to further investigate these so called 'homunculi' been going?"

        You sink just a bit into your chair. Just the mention of those... things... gave you the creeps. But you hadn't seen them in a while. Their activity seems to have died down... for the moment. But that doesn't make them any less dangerous.

        Roy took notice in your silence and chuckles. Your face turns a deep shade of red. "So I'm guessing you haven't found any new leads?"

        "It's not like I've been sitting around all day Roy," You sneer, "I've been searching around the best I can and I think you know that very well."

        Roy's clever smirk fades slightly, but then widens, "Very true, (L/N), but must I remind you who helped you become a state alchemist in the first place?"

        You grit your teeth. You hate it whenever Roy brings that up. It's not like you had any choice. You knew practically nothing about how to get in before Roy visited your apartment. But now you know that he only did it for his own selfish reasons. All he wanted was to propel himself further up in the ranks, and to one day become the Fuhrer. And one day pass the rule that required all female officers to wear mini-skirts... You can't help but shiver.

        Taking the cue that your silence meant you had no clever rebuttal, Roy continued, "You need to remember your place (L/N). It would be a shame if I were to turn my back just as a certain homunculi got its hands on you."

        Your eyes widened, and your mouth opens in surprise. 

        What?! How does he know about that?! That's impossible!

        As if he could read your mind he replied, "Did you really think that you were the only one I've asked to investigate the homunculi? I've dug up a lot of information on them from various... sources. Now. On to business. I need you to go collect Fullmetal and his brother Alphonse back in Resembool. He went back yesterday to get his arm repaired by his mechanic and Armstrong needs to go on a mission of great importance, and it can't wait until Fullmetal gets back. I need you to go and guard him for a while. He is to stay with you in Resembool until I contact you. Understood?"

        You nod, now a bit scared of what knowledge Roy could have that he could use against you. 

        "Thank you Ms. (Y/N). You are dismissed. I will have Maes take you to the train station. You are on the first train out."

        You get up and nod, "Thank you, Colonel Mustang."

        You quickly make your way out of his office, but the colonel stops you as you get to the doorway.

        "(Y/N), I think you and I need to have a discussion when you get back about these... homunculi, yes?"

        You slowly nod, noticing the glint in his eyes that could mean punishment if you were to disagree. You leave the room and are greeted by Maes, who as per usual, was raving about his daughter Elicia. It took all of your energy to keep calm the entire ride to the train station. 

        Maes leaves you as you board the train, but not without insisting you see one last picture of his "adorable" daughter. You had to admit, she was cute. With a smile, Maes shakes your hand, wishing you good luck, and returns back to Roy's office.

        After having boarded the train, you couldn't help but think about Mustang's words. The truth that he may know could ruin your chances of keeping your position as a State Alchemist, and worst of all, if you do lose your position, you won't have the protection or information you need desperately.

        How could he know about that homuculi?

        The train departs, and you quickly find your eyes drooping, until you drift off to sleep.