A/N: I don't entirely understand why going to hockey games always ends in my head being filled with random story ideas. Every single time! Anyway, a few weeks ago I read a really good FMA drabble set using the letters of the alphabet, and I liked the idea, and then when I was at a hockey game the idea for the first one just popped into my head. So here you have it - a new drabble series from me, each one based off a letter of the alphabet and a word to go with it. Main pairing is Ed/Roy, although others will slip in on occasion (except for Royai and EdWin, I just can't do that). All will be real drabbles - 100 words, no more, no less. Updated at my evil whim, as often as possible.

Disclaimer: Though I have a Chibi Roy Mustang I wear around my neck at all times, ownership of FMA still eludes me.

A is For Arrogance

Roy Mustang knows the meaning of arrogance well. Arrogance is pride mixed with superiority; confidence mixed with contempt; always knowing everything, and never admitting to mistakes. Arrogance is what he wears like a mask, keeping every expression of fear, doubt, guilt and grief safely beneath.

There was one day when the mask slipped. It was the day Fullmetal came back from yet another mission with nothing to show. Roy yelled. Ed started crying. The tears were unexpected, so unexpected his arrogance failed him. All Roy could do was stand and wonder why it hurt so much to see him cry.

A/N: Feel free to review - I would especially appreciate any suggestions for words to use later!