Dating Greed (pt5)
And then they fell in love and died without havng sex...
Er - Dating Greed, part Five, the intro of Xing!
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Edward stared at the parchment. It was slightly yellowed from wear, since it had such a hard and long journy from the Emperor's Palace in Xing. Liu Han Nu name was on it and it was adressed to the Ambassador of Amestris. AKA, Edward Elric. He gritted his teeth. Just thingking about the man made him want to kill something.
He tore it open -
To the Ambassador of Amestris, from his most Holy and Great Emperor Liu Han Nu of Xing:
His Majesty writes to inform you that he wishes to negotiate trade terrifs and a peace treaty between the Great and Mysterious country and Zing and the Small but Strong country of Amestris. He is sending five of his children, favorites of his all, to meet with you and to negotiate this wonderful thing between us.
Please expect the envoy in a week.
SIncerly, Liu Han Nu, the Hero of Wushu, the Lord of Plum of Lotus and the Emperor of Xing
Edward wanted to crumple the piece of paper up and throw it against the wall. However, he had to plan a place for the envoy to stay, he had to give them Ambassadorial freedom. He wondered why the hell he took this job now, it seemed as if things were getting complicated fast.
He called Schezka into the office: "Five of Xing's princes or princess' are going to arrive in Central in a week, I need you to find a good hotel for them, and we need to hold welcoming ceremonies and I need someone who is an expert in Xing customs," he said quickly. She nodded and pushed her glasses up her nose.
"I'll get everything ready, sir," she saluted and left the office. Edward huffed. At least there was one good thing about this job, he got to be called Sir!
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The Fuhrer Queen Olivia Armstrong was not a happy camper; not only had Liu Han Nu not informed her, which was only polite, but he had just assumed that they would host his children and negotiate a trade and peace treaty. What if she didn't want too?
It was too late though, and it wasn't Elric's fault. Even though she had put to rest her feeling of contempt for the Brat - he was still an annoyance. He stood before her desk dressed correctly, uniform startched beyond perfectness, blond hair in a high pony tail. His face was grim though. He hadn't dealt a lot with her, she knew. He could handle Mustang, but she was still an enigma to him.
"I suppose we have no choice in the matter," she stated. Edward didn't say a thing.
"Very well, but I will be in any and all meetings about these tariffs and peace treaty's,"
He nodded but gave her a look that said that he had expected her to be in those meetings in the first place She smirked at him.
"Do you know which of these five favorites will be visiting?" Olivia asked.
"No, Fuhrer Queen, their nams weren't mentioned and I have gotten no other letters from Xing," Edward replied.
"As soon as you know, let me know," she glared. He nodded. She dismissed him with a wave of her hand and he saluted before striding out of the grand study.
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Muttering's filled the air as the fire crackled in the fire place. Around him were books upon books of Xing, from the language, to its calygraphy, dictionary's with Xing-to-Amestrian. Books on the culture and its traditions. Books on the fighting style and how to cook a completly tradition meal.
Greed found Edward amidst this pile of books, blond hair sticking out in places, a pen and paper taking notes, and Edward muttering sounds that weren't Amestrian. He lent on the door jam, watching his lover - though they hadn't had sex yet. Greed could wait - and he smiled fondly at the image he was memorizing. This was Edward Elric at his best. Amongst books, taking notes, it was in the Elric blood. Greed liked the smell of dusty, slightly moldy books on Edward. It was as if it was his own scent and had not come from the books themselves.
"I know that some people think that I zone out when I am researching, but, I am still attuned to my suroundings," Edward glared up at Greed who gave a rather sheepish grin.
"Sorry, darling,"
"Pet names? all ready? doesn't that come after the sex?" Edward asked with a raised eye brow. Greed joined him on the floor, pushing books out of his way so that he could sit safely.
"No, that's just a myth," Greed replied, "Any trouble from this Ling person?"
A shake of the head; "Not since the flowers, I promise"
"Don't worry about it. I was reading the papers....does Ling have anything to do with the envoy from Xing?"
"Maybe, he has this dream of becoming Emperor. He want's a Philosopher's Stone. But, I used the one on Alphonse, there is none of it left and the rest of the Homunculi are dead," Edward sighed and put aside a book, "He might be part of the envoy though, he always said he was a favorite," Edward rubbed at his eyes. Arms were suddenly around him, but he allowed them to pull him to Greed's trong chest.
"Don't worry abou it, darling, Ling won't touch you if he knows what's good for him," Greed whispered. Edward nodded. He really needed this, just a hug, a bit of cuddling, after a long day of worry and planning. They only had a week, after all.
tbc
Liu Han Nu - current Emperor of Xing but is close to death. The five favorite children will try to one up each other to negotiate the best tarrif or peace treaty so that they can be named as Heir to the Throne.
Yu Man Shen - Tenth Princess. Her clan is known for their fighting prowess. She herself is notable for her roll in the clan civil war, where she led her clan's small army against that of Lan Li Ji. Who barely survived and has sworn vengance. Yu Man Shen has bright green eyes with long black hair she wears in many small braids with bells on the end so that when she dances, her soul song can also be heard.
Lan Li Ji - Fifteenth Princess. Once defeated by her older sister, Lan Li Ji spent a lot of time getting back into the good graces of her father. Her skills as a Shadow Sorcoress came in handy when she stole the Jade Dragon back from Drachma of whom had taken it in one of their campeignes when they tried to take Xing. She hates Yu Man Shen and will do anything to make her older sister lose her place for the Throne.
Zhen She Shen - The Thirteenth Prince. Second brother to Yu Man Shen. He is the favorite of the Emperor's for the simple fact that he can manipulate wind and water and unleash the power of Xing on his enemies. He is in league with his older sister, and even though they might be from the same clan, he believes himself to be above his sister.
Ling Yao - The Twelve Prince. Has a thing for Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist. He also will do what he must to be take the throne of Xing. He cares for the people though, and he knows that his simblings all pose a threat to him if they ever figured out that he'd rather make life better for his people, than for himself. He intends to make Edward help him in the roll of Royal Alchemist.
Jun Sha Xing - Twentieth Prince. Hates all of his siblings and believes that since his first name means: "Sovereing Ruler" - that he is destined to rule Xing. He likes to pay games with othe people and manipultive to his own ends. He keeps a cose watch on Ling, of whome he is sure is a threat to his bid for Emperorship.