Prompt 212, Inspired by a Song, "All My Dreams"
Title: All My Dreams
Author: Catw00man
Series: PRE Brotherhood/Manga
Word Count: 500
Rating: PG
Characters: Roy Mustang
Summary: Roy revels in the blissful and innocent freedom of youth.
Author’s Note: I’ve always wondered why I’ve never seen anything about Roy’s past before going to Madame Christmas. I’ve been working on an idea for awhile that will probably end up in ART, but here’s a glimpse. The song I used (and slightly tweaked) is “Nowhere but Texas” by The Steve Helms Band. It’s the song my hubby picked when I asked for a song for inspiration! He didn’t make things easy so I created a new city/region in Eastern Amestris. ;-)
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Nowhere but Teysas, that's where I'll be. It holds the answers to all my dreams….
Roy hums the song as he looks out over the neighboring pasture from his parent’s land. He’s out later than he should be-particularly since he’s alone-but the perfect late afternoon weather was too much to resist. He strokes his hand through his mare’s mane and smiles down at the short green and amber colored grasses swaying in the breeze. Small brushy trees dot the flat land and as the sun sets their shadows grow longer. He really should head back soon.
White puffy clouds drifting in a rich, blue sky streaked with deepening reds and golds beckon him to stay a little longer and he gives into the unspoken request. This small horse ranch is the only land he’s ever known, but he can’t imagine anything more perfect. His Papa’s favorite song seems to say it all.
There's no way I'd ever leave. Everything I'll ever need's right here, right here…
On a normal day Papa would be in the barn singing those words as he brushed down the horses and Roy would be right by his side ready to hand out the sweet feed for the night. Mama and Papa should be home soon and they won’t be happy if he’s out after dark. Roy sighs and reluctantly turns his mare from the blissful sight. If he hurries he’ll make it back by dusk.
Wind whips through his hair as he leans over the chestnut mare and clings to her neck. Being on his own he didn’t bother with the usual saddle but he’s ridden Ruby since he was seven years old. It’s not the first time he’s ridden her bareback, but it is the first time alone. Mama wouldn’t be happy, but if he gets Ruby brushed down before they get back…she’ll never know.
A smile plays over Roy’s lips as complete freedom washes over him. He and the strong mare become one and he can’t imagine wanting anything else. Papa said if the military wants to buy their horses they can get that next pasture over and breed even more horses like Ruby, and maybe even a stallion like the one he saw at the fair last year. A horse like that would be-
“Roy! Roy Mustang, where are you?”
Roy blinks and sits up at the unexpected voice. Ruby slows to a trot at his movement and Roy frowns when he sees their neighbor wandering around behind their house. Did his parents ask her to look in on him? He scowls at the thought but his anger evaporates when he’s close enough to see the look on her weathered face.
“Roy. Thank God. Come inside…there’s been an accident.”
Roy slides off his mare and wonders why she’s telling him. His parents should be home from East City soon. He follows her through the back door, his Papa’s favorite song still playing in his head.
Nowhere but Teysas….
Author: Catw00man
Series: PRE Brotherhood/Manga
Word Count: 500
Rating: PG
Characters: Roy Mustang
Summary: Roy revels in the blissful and innocent freedom of youth.
Author’s Note: I’ve always wondered why I’ve never seen anything about Roy’s past before going to Madame Christmas. I’ve been working on an idea for awhile that will probably end up in ART, but here’s a glimpse. The song I used (and slightly tweaked) is “Nowhere but Texas” by The Steve Helms Band. It’s the song my hubby picked when I asked for a song for inspiration! He didn’t make things easy so I created a new city/region in Eastern Amestris. ;-)
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Nowhere but Teysas, that's where I'll be. It holds the answers to all my dreams….
Roy hums the song as he looks out over the neighboring pasture from his parent’s land. He’s out later than he should be-particularly since he’s alone-but the perfect late afternoon weather was too much to resist. He strokes his hand through his mare’s mane and smiles down at the short green and amber colored grasses swaying in the breeze. Small brushy trees dot the flat land and as the sun sets their shadows grow longer. He really should head back soon.
White puffy clouds drifting in a rich, blue sky streaked with deepening reds and golds beckon him to stay a little longer and he gives into the unspoken request. This small horse ranch is the only land he’s ever known, but he can’t imagine anything more perfect. His Papa’s favorite song seems to say it all.
There's no way I'd ever leave. Everything I'll ever need's right here, right here…
On a normal day Papa would be in the barn singing those words as he brushed down the horses and Roy would be right by his side ready to hand out the sweet feed for the night. Mama and Papa should be home soon and they won’t be happy if he’s out after dark. Roy sighs and reluctantly turns his mare from the blissful sight. If he hurries he’ll make it back by dusk.
Wind whips through his hair as he leans over the chestnut mare and clings to her neck. Being on his own he didn’t bother with the usual saddle but he’s ridden Ruby since he was seven years old. It’s not the first time he’s ridden her bareback, but it is the first time alone. Mama wouldn’t be happy, but if he gets Ruby brushed down before they get back…she’ll never know.
A smile plays over Roy’s lips as complete freedom washes over him. He and the strong mare become one and he can’t imagine wanting anything else. Papa said if the military wants to buy their horses they can get that next pasture over and breed even more horses like Ruby, and maybe even a stallion like the one he saw at the fair last year. A horse like that would be-
“Roy! Roy Mustang, where are you?”
Roy blinks and sits up at the unexpected voice. Ruby slows to a trot at his movement and Roy frowns when he sees their neighbor wandering around behind their house. Did his parents ask her to look in on him? He scowls at the thought but his anger evaporates when he’s close enough to see the look on her weathered face.
“Roy. Thank God. Come inside…there’s been an accident.”
Roy slides off his mare and wonders why she’s telling him. His parents should be home from East City soon. He follows her through the back door, his Papa’s favorite song still playing in his head.
Nowhere but Teysas….