The thirty year old Edward Elric, also known as the Full Metal Alchemist, opened his eyes and groaned. He quickly shut it again when he saw The Gate.
"Aw, hell. I thought I was done with this." He was too old for this. Really. The Gate opened as if in answer to Edward's presence. Evil blue eyes glared out at him and black shadowy arms reached for him.
"Al?" Ed called cautiously.
When Alphonse didn't appear, Ed frowned. Usually, when Edward was summoned to the Gate it was because Al from The Other Side was calling to him. But it wasn't Al's voice he'd responded to.
"God damn, Hoenhiem, if you're behind this…" Ed straightened his shoulders. Flicking his ponytail behind him, Edward passed through the doors. He closed his eyes as the chilly darkness engulfed him.
