Disclaimer- I don't own Edward or Alphonse or any of the other characters of FMA so please don't sue me.

Sadie-kun Well, I really hated the end of Conqueror of Shamballa so I wrote a fanfic. Obviously it is set during WW2. My little brother loves WW2 so I used him for historical references. Almost everything has some basis in history. I hope you enjoy my first chapter. This particular date was the official invasion of France. At this time, Edward would be 35 and Al is 33.

Edward Yeah we get it, now on with the story

May 1940

It had been seventeen years since they had arrived in this world. A world now plunged into chaos. After the attempt to put Hitler as the county's leader, he had been sent to jail. It didn't last long. Soon the Nazi party was in power and Hitler was named the Furher. It was a title the Elrics were familiar with from their own world. It gave them a sense of foreboding that they couldn't shake.

After they destroyed the gate, Edward and Alphonse searched out the uranium bomb. Eventually they found it in a SS laboratory along with many weapons of devastating power. They destroyed the lab but became two of the most hunted enemies of the Nazis. They sought refuge from the dictatorship in France, joining the resistance. Now the future they had looked forward to was bleak.

France was invaded. German forces were everywhere. At first Ed and Al fought the enemy face-to-face. They soon realized that style of fighting was futile. They needed to combat from the shadows. And so they ended up hiding in crumbling buildings, always alert with the fear of stomping boots that announced the coming Germans.

"Brother, we can't hide here forever! We need food and a proper shelter. We should try to leave town. I bet if we could get to England, we could be of more help." Edward nodded absently as he peered out the grimy window. "I know, I know Al. But the Germans have this place locked-down completely. There's no way we could escape without them knowing." Al gave a sad nod of agreement but the pain and worry were obvious in his eyes. In the distance, they heard a gun being fired. This occupation was ripping France apart and there was nothing the legendary Elrics could do about it.

They kept vigil until dusk settled. There's no way I can see out of these dirty windows, Ed thought with frustration. He released a sigh and let himself collapse against the wall. He and Al should have been happily married somewhere and not hunted by one of the most powerful empires. He let his thoughts wander as he and Alphonse settled for an uneasy night's rest.

In his dreams, he heard approaching thunder. His mind conjured the image of a roiling mass of dark clouds. Lightning flashed and Edward saw them. The endless mass of soldiers. There were no individuals. It was just a mass of bodies turned into the machine of war. The thunder grew louder and louder. Edward gasped as he opened his eyes and sat-up. The sound of thunder was now an unpleasant reality.

Surrounding the building he and other resistance fighters were hiding in was a wall of soldiers. All bore the Nazi symbol on their uniforms. The lines on his face deepened as he realized there was no hope of escape.

"Surrender now! We have you surrounded and will open fire if you do not comply." The French voice was harsh as though German was its native tongue. The refugees around Ed jumped and began to move nowhere in particular. The panic and fear were so thick you could almost taste it. Edward and Alphonse gathered their few meager belongings in silence. They had no choice but to surrender. The horror stories floated into their minds as they tried not to panic. The next few hours passed in a daze.

None of the resistance soldiers fired a single shot. It was over for their group. Everyone was escorted outside where Germans jeered and kicked the captives. The only slight glimmer of hope Ed had was at least he was still with his brother. They had fought too hard to give up now.

Sadie-kun So, What do you think?

Edward How could you do that to Al and I?!? I mean, getting captured? We would never let that happen!

Sadie-kun I wasn't talking to you. I meant the readers. throws eraser at Ed Now please read and review! I love getting comments, even if they're flames. Thanks for reading!!!