Falling Away

Prologue: Family Issues

Hi everyone! Wandy here!

So, I HAVE A STORY NOW! And it's all mine! :D I'm so happy right now. I wanted to do my own Fullmetal fanfic, but the muse has never come knocking at my door. But thanks to my friend Ilvhstry, that's changed a bit. So thank you soo much, my dear. If it wasn't for our crazy fanfic, and your encouragement, this story wouldn't have happened.

But enough of my ramblings, ON WITH THE SHOW!

Oh! I don't own Fullmetal Alchemist. I do own the Chase siblings and Shannon, though. :)

"So, have you watched it yet?"

"No Shannon, I haven't watched it yet."

Two girls stood outside Riverview Middle School, waiting for their rides home.

"Well, why not?"

"'Cause I have other things to worry about. Like school work."

"Aww, don't be such a downer Vi! Just watch the show, its amazing!"

"Look, I'll watch the show another day. Right now, I have bigger things to worry about."

"Vienna!"

Vi smiled when she saw her older brother's beat-up car.

"Gotta go Sha. I'll talk to you later, okay?"

She jumped into the car, sighing as the car door clicked close. She leaned back, closing her eyes.

"Hey sis. How was your day?"

"Rem, you know as well as I do that it hasn't changed in a few months. Today wasn't any different."

Silence filled the car as Remiel drove away from the school.

"Vivi!"

Vienna smiled at her baby sister as she walked down the hall.

"Heya kiddo!" Vi picked her up and hugged her. "How are you today?"

"Good. Mommy?"

"Mommy… can't be home right now. But she says to tell you that she loves you and that she'll try to see ya."

"Love too. Daddy same?"

"Yes honey, Daddy too."

Jessie sighed."M'kay."

Vi smiled, lifting her sister up on her shoulders. Jes squealed as Vi zoomed around the house.

"Now don't be sad! Wanna go make fun of Bubby?"

"Yeah!"

The sisters walked around the house, searching each room.

"Hey Rem! Where are ya?"

"Bubby!"

They entered the garage to a strange sight. A large chalk circle was drawn in the middle of the floor, a tub of grey in the middle. Remiel was holding his hands above the lines, looking a bit unsure.

"…Brother? What are you doing?"

He looked up, smiling at his baby sisters. "I'm gonna make everything right, you two. I promised, remember?"

"What exactly are you talking about?"

"I found a way to get Mom back."

"Mommy?"

"Yeah Jes, Mommy will be home soon."

"Rem, are you feeling okay? No one comes back from the dead brother. Just let it go."

"No Vi! I did all the research. I know this will work! Just watch me!"

Rem pressed his hands to the circle, causing bright colors to appear. The sisters looked in awe, watching the pretty lights swirl around the room. Suddenly, the colors grew darker, and the light gave off a menacing aura.

Then came the arms.

They grabbed Jes first, pulling her out of Vi's grasp. Vi followed Jes, screaming at the arms to let her go. Both were pulled into the black abyss, screaming in terror. Rem reached for them, dragging himself after his sisters. The three siblings clung to each other, screaming as the door shut them out.

And then, nothing.

So, what do you guys and gals think? I hope you liked it!