The Secret of Life Itself (Full Metal Alchemist x reader)

The Shape of This Country

Your POV:

*next day*

I was walking silently hin the halls towards Ed and Al's cell. I think about what happened.

*flashback*

"You didn't refuse to fight even if the Elrics did. You are loyal to the military and loyal to me. I think you've earned my respect for those number of reasons. Especially the way you fought. You were like a pro wrestler. You've earned my respect, Healing Life Alchemist. For that, you won't be going in a cell with the Elrics. From here on, during your stay at Fort Briggs, you will accompany me by my side and work with me. You cannot refuse. Got that?" Olivier explained to me, ending with more of a phrase than a question.

*present*

I look around, as I walk into the cell room. I spot the cell Ed and Al were in.

'Ed must be freezing.' I think to myself.

Once I get there, I hear a yawn, followed by Ed turning in his sleep.

"It's so cold!" Ed said, then his eyes opening.

He had his winter coat draped over the thin comforter. Once he opened his eyes, he spotted me. Then looked at his hands which were graced with wooden shackles.

"Restraints?" Ed questioned.
"Good morning. Nice chains." Al said unenthusiastically.
"Yeah. They're just lovely."

I look at them and then start laughing.

"Hey, what's so funny (y/n)?" Ed asks with a tick mark clearly visible on his face.
"I hate to be rude, but the hint of sarcasm seemed funny to me at the time. Anyway, did you sleep well?" I answered with Ed's question and ending with a question.

Then a man enters with a cup of coffee.

"Hey. You two sleep well?" He said.
"I guess. Considering..." Ed replied to my question and the same question asked by the man.

The man laughed as he handed the cup to Ed.

"I heard you helped defend the fort from that monster." The man said.
"Thank you." Ed said as he took a sip from the cup.
"Um.... Ed?" I asked.

Ed took a sip and I mentally face planted into the floor.

"That's 100 cens!" The man said.

Ed spit out the coffee and it went everywhere.

"I tried to warn you..." I replied to his action.
"YOU'RE CHARGING ME FOR THIS?!" Ed screamed.
"So, find any thing else out?" Al asked.
"We sent a party down to investigate the tunnel. They should be back any time now." The man replied.

I look at the man.

"Also, Major Miles is at the hospital." The man said.
"Is he hurt?" Ed asks.
"Hardly. He's there visiting a soldier who was wounded fighting Scar."
"So Scar's in the North now?" I asked.

I thought for a second. Then my thoughts were interrupted.

"Hey look there they are." A soldier said.
"They're awake!" Another said.
Thanks for yesterday." Another said.

I looked at them.

"You saves everybody's lives." One of them said.
"Hm. I'm impressed. You guys stick together. You really seem to care." Ed said, while smiling.
Well here at Briggs, we have to look out for each other." Another soldier said.

I smiled at all of them.

"You saved our pals out there. That makes you our pal as well." One soldier said.
"Well you wanna let your pal out of here then?" Ed asks.
"No we're not allowed to do that, sorry." They said in unison.
"It was worth a try I guess."