Chapter 17: A New Fuhrer!?

While Ada and Aiden were off on their honeymoon Roy is summoned to Grumman's office he sighs nervously as he grabs the handle of the door "Here we go..." he thought to himself as he opened the door and saw Grumman sitting at his desk he's an old man with with grey hair and a long mustache wearing the blue military uniform with a pair of glasses, Roy smiles "You wished to see me Fuhrer?" he asked kindly.

Grumman nods and smiles kindly back "I did please take a seat General Mustang..." he replied pointing at the chair in front of his desk and Roy nodded as he sat down in the chair, Grumman put his hands together as he looked at Roy "Roy... you remember how you said it was your dream to become Fuhrer?" he asked curiously Roy nodded as he replied "Yes sir why do you ask?" putting his hands on the arms of the chair and gripping it tightly.

Grumman moves his hands up so they're in front of his mouth as he replies "Roy... I've thought about this a lot and I feel the time is right I've decided to step down as Fuhrer and I've chosen you as my successor" making Roy's jaw drop in shock "Are you serious Sir!?" he replied looking right at Grumman with a dumbfounded look which makes him chuckle as he replies "That's right Roy... I'm getting too old for this and this great country needs a young leader like you I truly believe you're the best man for the job" while Roy continues to gape in disbelief.

Roy suddenly snapped out of it and looked serious "I'm honored sir..." he said and Grumman nodded at him "Very good so Roy Mustang do you accept the responsibilities of being Fuhrer and will you run this country honorably as well as to the best of your abilities?" he asked looking at Roy seriously and Roy nods "Yes sir!" he replied saluting him and Grumman saluted him back "Very good you'll be sworn in tomorrow night Roy at which point you'll take the vows... make me proud Roy" he replied reaching over and patting Roy on the shoulder.

Roy smiles and tries his best to hold back tears "Yes sir!" he replied saluting him again this time more vigorously as Grumman stands up "I'll see you tomorrow Roy you're dismissed..." he said kindly and Roy nodded as he too stood up "Yes sir and thank you" he replied walking out of the office and once out Roy ran to his car as a fast as he could and drove home.

Once home he walks in and sees Riza playing with Black Hayate when she hears him walk in she puts the dog down and walks over to him "So how did the meeting with Grandpa go?" she asked curiously putting her hands on his chest, Roy sighs then smiles broadly at her "Grumman informed me that he's stepping down as Fuhrer and has appointed me as his replacement!" he replied making Riza react with shock and disbelief.

Riza tears up as she looks at him "Are you serious sweetie?" she asked smiling happily Roy wipes away her tears "Yes... I am" he replied kissing her softly, Riza moans softly as she hugs him tightly "It's a dream come true for you my love..." she said smiling up at him "Yeah it really is... and I got the best queen in the world too" he replied kissing her again this time more passionately.

The next day the ceremony takes place on a stage just outside the HQ a bundle of chairs placed in front of it which are all taken and Roy is wearing his fanciest Army uniform he coughs nervously "I wish Ada and Aiden were here for this..." he thought to himself as he stood on the stage watching as Grumman walk up to the podium and smiles happily "Ladies and Gentleman it is with great pride that I announce General Roy Mustang will be taking my place as Fuhrer I ask that you treat him no differently than you did me and I have no doubt in my mind that Roy will lead this amazing country into prosperity!" he said beckoning Roy forward and he walks over to Grumman.

Grumman holds out a bible which Roy puts his left hand on then holds up the other one "Do you Roy Mustang accept the duties and responsibilities of Fuhrer?" he asked smiling proudly at Roy who nods "I do!" he replied as Grumman nods "And do you Roy Mustang swear with god as your judge to rule this country with honor and respect?" he asked looking at him seriously "As god as my judge I do!" he replied smiling proudly.

Grumman nods and smiles happily "Then by my right as Fuhrer I hereby name you the new Fuhrer!" he said then hugged Roy as everyone applauded loudly but none as loudly as Riza who has tears in her eyes while she claps happily from her seat in the front row "I know you'll make me proud my boy..." Grumman said to Roy who hugged him back as he replied "Thanks Grandpa..." while holding back his own tears.

Chapter 17 End.