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Post by KLIKnDIE on May 6, 2009 13:56:56 GMT -5
-Riza's House, Front door- Roy Mustang straightened his gently flapping coat and sighed, "It's now or never..." He muttered on last word of advice to himself and knocked on the door. As he waited he took a look over the landscape. The position of the Twin suns told him it would be only a few more hours before they set. For some reason, a feeling of apprehension swept over him. "This could be a bad idea.... Hell it is a bad idea... She might not understand..."
-Riza's house, Backyard- Alphonse gulped and shifted his weight, "Uhm... w-well... It... was crushed... I dropped something on it, by accident." It partially the truth, but his inability to lie shone anyway, his face burning up once again.
-The Streets outside Watto's shop- Ed dismissed the question with a laugh, "bah... He's always treating me like he treats non-customers. Like a pile of Bantha dung..." He shrugged, "I put up with it... til I can get out of this dump..." From the back of his mind, the scheme came rushing forth and with it an Idea. "Hey Cathy... You like Podraces don't ya?"
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Post by Edward's Alter Ego on May 13, 2009 0:12:17 GMT -5
Riza stood up from the kitchen table and quickly put her plate in the sink. "I'm coming!" she yelled and quickly ran to the front door, wiping her hands on her apron on the way. She was surprised to see Roy at her front door again, but what surprised her more was the look on his face. "Oh, Mr. Mustang. I wasn't expecting to see you again so soon. Is something wrong? It's not about Ed or Al, is it?"
~Back door~
Naheela giggled and gave him a crooked smile. "Uh huh...sure. Tell me what really happened, Alphonse. I know that tone," she said and placed her hands on her hips. "You're lying to me."
~Outside watto's shop~
Cathy's face lit up with glee. "Oh, I love podraces! Too bad my mother never let's me go to them. I have to watch them on the holograms," she said and pouted. "It would be really nice to actually go see a race in person. I hear that Jabba himself begins the races." She then looked up at him and tilted her head. 'Why do you ask?"
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Post by KLIKnDIE on May 13, 2009 9:55:08 GMT -5
-Watto's shop- Ed grinned with mischievous pride, "I'm glad you asked...." Without so much as an excuse me, Ed wrapped his arm around her shoulders and whispered in her ear, "I'm gonna be the main event."
(( ... Why does that seem slightly ooc? uhm... anyway. ))
-Backdooor~-
Alphonse thought he couldn't have gotten anymore red faced. His stutter became only worse, but miraculously... or was it unfortunately... He answered, "I... It was... I..." He shook his head to clear it and tried again. "I. dropped.... on it..." He only prayed she wouldn't have him tell her why. He couldn't bear this much longer. Here he was with the most beautiful girl in all the Galaxy and he was a complete wreck.
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Post by Edward's Alter Ego on May 13, 2009 16:40:52 GMT -5
Cathy blushed a deep red before realizing what he just said. "What!? Y-You're gonna be in the race?" she nearly screamed out. "How? I mean...how did you get Watto to say yes?"
~Hawkeye residence~
Naheela smiled at how silly Al was acting. "It's alright. I promise I won't laugh at you. Everyone makes mistakes, right?" she asked as she walked over to the railing of the stone steps and sat on it, still playing with that one piece of hair.
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Post by KLIKnDIE on May 13, 2009 19:40:52 GMT -5
-outside of Watto's Shop- Ed grinned, and continued to whisper, "That's the Best part... It's a secret. Top secret, confidential." He snickered. For some reason he always found that phrase funny...
-Hawkeye Residence, Backyard- Alphonse fumbled for something to say, but came up blank. at least ACT like an intelligent person! His mind roared. Puffing out his chest, Al walked over and leaned on the rail attempting to look as casual as possible.
(( xD I can imagine Al's face looks alot like [ >8C "I am confident person." ] :3 Silly Al~ ))
-Hawkeye Household- Roy smiled, "I thought I told you. Roy will do... and you don't have to worry, nothing's wrong with the boys." He ducked his way inside for the second time that day, "You'll forgive me for doing this to you twice... but I... have been thinking some things over... and I think it best to confide in someone." He paused before adding, "You... were the first person to come to mind."
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Post by Edward's Alter Ego on May 13, 2009 19:50:02 GMT -5
((*sigh* Ah, yes. Everyone is paired off with someone. lol))
~Outside Watto's shop~
"So...Watto doesn't know?" Cathy asked, crossing her arms over her chest and raising an eyebrow as if saying 'Are you insane?'
~Hawkeye residence; Backyard~
Naheela giggled and poked Al's nose. "You're a silly boy, you know that?" she asked then looked at the ground. "There's another reason I came here besides just to see you," she said quietly.
~Hawkeye residence; indoors~
Riza blushed somewhat. "It's alright. You know I'm here to help," she said as she brought him a cup of tea. "What is it?"
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Post by KLIKnDIE on May 13, 2009 20:58:31 GMT -5
(( n.n; A perfect world isn't it? ... well... When they get off the planet. I plan to have a very dramatic parting scene for all of them. you just wait. ))
-Outside Watto's Shop- Ed leaned back, startled and a bit confused, "Uhh... well... Oh Come on~" He tried to laugh off the ludicrous plan. "It's not like Watto's going to find out..." He lied, "besides... knowing him, He'll bet on Roy winning. So when Roy... uh.. drops.. He'll have to let me race."
-Hawkeye Residence, Backyard- Al felt his pride deflate a few notches. "O-Oh? Well... What do you mean?" He asked.
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Post by Edward's Alter Ego on May 15, 2009 2:17:40 GMT -5
Cathy lowered her head sadly. "I don't want you to race..." she said quietly. "What if you get hurt? Or even killed! I'm scared for you."
~Hawkeye residence; Backyard~
"I was hanging out around Watto's shop and I saw your brother with that man, Mustang," she said and looked at Al with a series expression. "You know the Boonta Eve race is tomorrow, right? I've been hearing rumors that Ed is trying to get into the race and this Mustang is a gambling type of guy."
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Post by KLIKnDIE on May 16, 2009 12:19:47 GMT -5
Ed nearly laughed at the comment but stopped. ...She's serious... He realised. Gently, he placed a hand on her shoulder and gave it a comforting squeeze. "I don't plan on getting killed... None of us do." He leaned forward, trying to catch her eye, "But Cat. ((Can He call her that? <.< Just wondering. ))..You don't have to be scared. I'm better then any of those blobs out there... and... and when I'm out there..." Ed paused a moment to collect himself. He could feel his heart already starting to speed up. "Cat when I'm out there... I. Am. Free. I don't take orders from anyone on that track. I don't have to listen to anyone out there about what I have to do or should do... I have control of my life for once!" His eyes shone, a glimmer of something that yearned for those moments. "So if I get killed... It'll be for the one moment I'm alive..." (( If that's OOC PM me. I'll fixit... )) -Watto's Shop, outside-
(( hhhwaaaait... Rumors? o.0 )) Alphonse looked at her as if she suddenly sprouted a second head, ".... So what are you saying? Watto would never let Ed enter a race..." He sighed in spite of himself, "Ed's not exactly the most well behaved person... Who'd you hear this rumor from anyway?"
-Hawkeye Residence, Interior- Roy noticed the slight glow of pink on Riza's cheeks but continued, "Watto and I have... come to an agreement." He paused a moment to choose his next words carefully. "I have entered myself as a pilot for the Boonta Eve."
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Post by Edward's Alter Ego on May 17, 2009 1:00:47 GMT -5
~Outside Watto's shop~
Cathy pouted her lip and looked him in the eyes. "You're serious..." she said then sighed. "Well, I guess I can't stop you when you put your mind to something. I wish you the best of luck," she said and turned to leave. She then paused and quickly spun around on her heels, running up to Ed and hugging him. ((Awww <3))
~Hawkeye Residence; Backyard~ ((Well, if Ed's building a pod in his backyard, then there has to be some rumors going around XD))
Naheela nodded. "I heard that he was building a pod racer at his residence from the local towns people. I just find it kinda weird that he was with Mustang the day before the race," she said and shrugged. "I-I could be wrong...I mean they are just rumors," she then turned to look at Al. "What if he was entering the race though? How do you feel about that?"
~Indoors~
Riza quickly stood up, almost knocking over the table and tea cups. "WHAT!? The Bonnta Eve? But, Roy! No offense, but you're not a good enough pilot to enter in something that life threatening! What were you thinking? Why?"
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Post by KLIKnDIE on May 23, 2009 1:19:59 GMT -5
-Hawkeye Residence, Indoors- Roy played it cool, ignoring the wave of goosebumps that erupted along his spine. "My Dear Riza...." He said in an eerily hushed tone and set his teacup down, "I came to confide in you... but I firmly believe my decision was... quite logical. I feel good about this." Lips gently curving into a reassuring grin, Roy looked her in those piercingly powerful eyes, praying she'd understand. "... It might be my ticket out of here."
-Hawkeye Residence, Backyard- Alphonse paled as several shocking thoughts ran rampant about his skull. "H-h-how did you know about the p-pod?" He demanded. He could have sworn Ed would have hidden it better. Then again... This was Ed we're talking about.... Alphonse shook his head. That wasn't the issue at this moment. With a deep breath He attempted to approach this from a different angle. "Watto would never let him anyway. and there's no way the Hutt's would allow a slave to race. They're too proud for that! Especially after the last fiasco." His confidence seemed to return and Al smiled, "Why? Are you one to be fooled by silly rumors?"
-Outside Watto's Shop- Ed coughed as her arms suddenly wrapped themselves about him. A warm sensation seemed to well from his chest, quickly spreading to his neck and face. As he stood there, his arms hanging awkwardly to his sides he suddenly realised he was on the receiving end of a what was meant to be a two way hug. Hesitating only a moment, He slowly wrapped his arms about her shoulders. A quiet voice in the back of his head confirmed his earlier suspicion.... but he ignored it. He was a little busy hugging a girl at the moment.
((... n.n; Fast forward a day? or do you want to finish up with Al and Naheela first? ))
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Post by Edward's Alter Ego on May 23, 2009 13:53:21 GMT -5
((Al and Naheela first, then we'll move forward a day n.n))
Naheela blushed and looked away. "I-I never saw the pod myself. And since the rumors hadn't reached Watto's ears, then Ed entering the race is probably not true," she said and looked down at the ground. "I'm sorry. I interrupted you during lunch over a silly rumor."
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Post by KLIKnDIE on May 25, 2009 21:43:23 GMT -5
Al wasn't expecting this turn of events, panicking he stepped forward, hands suddenly taking hers, "Nono! It's okay! You didn't really interrupt my lunch! I always eat quickly..." His face burned yet again, only to be intensified when he realised... 'I...I'm holding her hand... Slowly, gently, he squeezed it, "I...I-i-i-I mean... You... can always interrupt me?"
An icy cold spear sank itself deep into his heart while his face easily topped the two suns in temperature. He let go and suddenly turned away, Hands planted firmly on his lap. "It's not like you started the rumors." He offered, praying she'd ignore his clumsiness.
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Post by Edward's Alter Ego on May 25, 2009 21:51:18 GMT -5
Naheela blushed a bit as well and looked back at Al when he let go. She quickly took his hands again and smiled. "I have to get going. Mom's expecting me home before 4:00. Can we meet again tomorrow?"
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Post by KLIKnDIE on May 26, 2009 23:01:04 GMT -5
His breath caught in his throat as she approached him, and his heart decided to run a marathon on it's own. When she took his hands, He had to consciously control his breathing so as not to appear like a gasping, wheezing freak.
It took Alphonse a moment to process the fact that she had asked him a question. Stammering a hurried and quite embarrassed squeak, "S-S-Sure, Yes, Of course! D-D-Drop by anytime~"
Just as he spoke the Moisture refiner growled and clanked to life, causing jumpy Alphonse to unintentionally leap forward. Time slowed to a near standstill as Al watched himself falling towards Naheela. In a desperate attempt to not injure her, he threw his arms out to the side landing with his hands planted firmly on either side of her head. However, as is the nature of things, this was not enough for the universe. (( Aka All of us. xDD )) A misplaced bolt somehow managed to find itself in just the right position to catch Alphonse's foot. He slipped, falling forward, as he struggled to use his arms to catch himself... What he caught... both horrified him... and made that moment the greatest in his life...
(( CAN YOU GUESS WHAT HAPPENED?!? XDDD I'm so stupidly evil it's sad. ))
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