CHAPTER 1

It was an early morning the Central of Amestris. People were already walking down the streets, you could see happy faces of kids that went to school, and not so happy faces of the people that had to go to work.

There was, however, one person that stood up from the crowd. It was a man, a teenage boy to be precise, he had blonde hair tied in a ponytail and a rather serious expression on his face. He was walking towards the Military HQ, deep in thought.

Edward Elric always thought that he would be happy when he fixes what he has done and gets his and Al's bodies back, he didn't expect to feel... this emptiness.

When they defeated Father, and made sure everyone was ok, the Elric brothers were happy, it seemed like they had nothing to worry about anymore. They were free. But that joy didn't last long for the older brother.

Alphonse Elric still had so much to experience, considering he couldn't do anything while he was trapped in that suit of armor. He was finally experiencing the joys of human life again. After some time he decided to go to Xhing to visit May Chang and learn alkahestry, of course he thought that Edward would go with him, he was surprised when his brother decided to stay in Amestris instead

Some time after the war, the brothers went to Risenbool, to see ganny Pinnako and Winry. On that day, Winry has confessed her love for Ed, however, he didn't feel the same way about her. It was hard for the older brother to see his childhood friend crying because of him once again, but he could not let himself live a lie anymore.

Alphonse has noticed that something wasn't right with his brother, he seemed less lively, he didn't get excited about anything anymore, so he thought he needed a girlfriend, but it seemed that that wasn't the case. Al considered staying with his brother, but Ed told him he should go and live his life. So Alphonse went, and Edward was left alone trying to figure out what was missing in his life.

There was one thing,that haunted him every day, one thought that he couldnt get rid off. And he decided that, if he wanted to move on with his life, he needed to do something that he wasn't able to do a few months earlier.

Dear Al,

I hope that you are all right and that your studies are going well. Say hi to May from me. I have been thinking lately, and I think there is one thing I have to do in order for me to feel better about myself. This is not something that people would approve, however I hope that you'll understand, and that you will support me just like you have been all these years. I don't feel ready to tell you what I'm about to do just yet, because it might not go well, but don't worry, I'm gonna be just fine.

Always remember, I love you.

Your brother

Edward Elric.

The door of Roy Mustang's office were swung open, when the Fullmetal alchemist entered, wearing his red coat. People in the office were surprised to see him considering he hadn't entered the HQ building since the war.

The boy stood in front of the Fuhrer's desk, Roy Mustang, Riza Hawkeye, Jean Havoc and Maria Ross have been in the room before Edward entered.

"When the war was over, you said that I can request one thing from you as a war hero. At first I didn't want to accept this offer. But I'm changing my mind now. I need a philosopher's stone." said Ed looking Mustang directly in the eyes.

"It's surprising to see you here Fullmetal, we are all glad to see you again. I need to ask, why do you need the stone? You were never willing to use it for yourself. And I don't see a reason for you to use it in a fight, so what do you need it for?" asked the Fuhrer.

"I need it to achieve something, that might help me with my mental state that is not really clear as it should be right now. I don't actually know if it's going to help me, but it will fix something that I have not been able to do. And it haunts me ever since."

"And...what might that be Edward?" asked Roy with a look of concern on his face.

Ed took a deep breath. " I want to bring Envy back."

Maria gasped, Havoc's cigarette fell to the ground, and Mustang and Riza were staring at Ed confused. Roy woke up from the shock.

"What the hell are you takling about Fullmetal!? Are you out of your mind?" The Fuhrer stood up and slammed his hands on the desk. "I will never allow such thing. Did you forget what has that monster done? And you want to bring him back even thought it could endanger the world?"

" I thought that you won't understand. No I didn't forget. But unlike you, I am able to forgive. Goodbye Fuhrer, I won't be bothering you anymore." said the boy quietly and walked out of the door.

Please, please forgive me,

But I won't be home again.

Maybe someday you'll look up,

And barely conscious you'll say to no one:

„Isn't something missing?"

The blonde woman entered her apartment in the Central city. Her dog was happily waiting for her in the hallway. She feelt like it wasn't a good ideat to be with her boyfriend in a same house right now. She tried to calm him down after the Fullmetal alchemist left his office. But Roy was so furious he couldn't think straight.

Riza sat on her bed and sighned. She was thinking about what happened all day. The look in young boy's eyes, that fire he had lost after the war. It was back. He had had his fire since the day she fist met him all these years ago. A will to live, a determination to achieve his goals, but when he did achieve them, the fire was gone.

It was so confusing. Everyone thought that the teen would be happy now, but he wasn't, he seemed so lifeless. He would spend his days in his apartement, and wouldn't do anything the whole day. It worried his friends and family. Edward Elric was depressed.

But then, today when he talked with Roy, he seemed alive again.

Riza could understand why Edward wanted to bring back the homunculus. She was there when the creature cried and screamed in despair. It didn't deserve to die like that even thought it did so many evil things. But everyone deserved a life, what was the point of making something almost human and then not giving them their freedom?

And the older Elric understood that. Unlike Roy who can't get over the fact Envy killed his best friend, even thought the was only following orders, Edward was ready to forgive him and give him a second chance. And Riza admired that very much.

You won't cry for my absence I know,

You forgot me long ago.

Am I that unimportant?

Am so insignificant?

Isn't something missing?

Isn't someone missing me?

Edward Elric was sitting in the library reading something that could only be described as an alchemy book, 'Does the kid ever read anything else?' wondered Roy Mustang as he observed the teen. Roy has been thinking about Ed's request since yesterday. He was trying to understand why does the boy feel that way. Envy killed Maes, that was the only thing he could think about, he desearved to die. But it seems like Edward saw something beyond that.

"How long are you gointo stare at me Mustang?" asked Edward. He didn't raise his gaze from the book.

" I came to talk to you. About your ... request."

"You made yourself clear yesterday. You won't give me the permission, so I'm gonna do it all by myself. " said Ed still looking at the book.

"I don't think that you will be able to find another way Edward." the boy turned the page of the book, he didn't look up since they started talking. It angried The Fuhrer. "I came here to ask you to explain to me why do you wish to bring him back."

"Because he didn't deserve to die like that. He had no life, no choice, he didn't know what it means to live. He deserves a second 's all. But even if you understood." the boy looked him dead in the eyes "you wouldn't do a right thing because of your own selfish reasons." Ed closed the book and stormed out of the room leaving shocked soldier standing behind him.

Even thought I'm the sacrifice,

You won't try for me, not now.

Thought I'd die to know you love me,

I'm all alone.

Isn't someone missing me?

Riza Hawkeye was walking down the corridor towards the Fuhrer's office carrying some papers he needed to look over. She wanted to talk to him about this new.. Situation they were in. When she entered the room she was surprised to see all of Roy's best men in the room. They were all sitting around the table and it seemed there was only one seat left.

"There you are Hawkeye. Please sit." Roy turned to his spldiers. " I called you here to discuss the request that the Fullmetal alchemist brought up. I was wondering what so you think? Should I let him revive the homunculus Envy?"

"I think you should let him do it sir. He isn't stupid. If he thinks this is the right thing then so be it. I was there on the day Envy killed himself. It was hard to watch. Edward looked very shocked afterwards. There may be something that none of us knows about." said Riza.

"I must agree with Lieutenant Hawkeye sir. You should have more trust in Edward sir." was the response of Alex Armstrong.

"He is not really a child anymore. We need to let him make his own decisions, and bear the consequences if there are any." decided Breda.

Everyone was agreeing with this.

"Alright then. But just so you know. I don't like this one bit. Yes, I'm still furious about the things Envy did. But as you said, its Fullmetal's decision. It's decided."

Please, please, forgive me
But I won't be home again
I know what you do to yourself
I breathe deep and cry out
"Isn't something missing?
Isn't someone missing me?"

Edward Elric was standing in front of the 3rd labarathory. He is going to bring Envy back even if Mustang doesn't allow it. He entered the building using his Alchemist watch to get through the security.

Ed found some of the scientists that were working there, and asked them if they could give him one of the stones.

"I'm sorry sir. We are not allowed to give the stones to anyone if we don't get the permision of Roy Mustang." Said the man in white. Edward frowned.

"All right. I understand."

All of the stones that were used for the immortal soldiers had been saved in case the military needs them. It was a great risk of course. But Roy had made it clear that if anyone decided to mess with people's lives the way Father did, they won't see the light of a next day. Ed was already feeling guilty about this. But he had to do it.

He made himself look like he was getting out, but he turned on the next corner an tried to find the room they were keeping the stones.

He found the room after some time and forced his way in with alchemy. The idiots didn't have cameras around.

He took one of the red stones and left the room. If only he could find that elevator that lead to the 5th labarathory.

And if I bleed, I'll bleed
Knowing you don't care
And if I sleep just to dream of you
I'll wake without you there
Isn't something missing?
Isn't someone missing me?

Ed finally got to the 5th labarathory. He was in the room with that huge transmutation circle. He thought he could use it considering it was used to make philosopher's stones. But when he entered the room. He was met with the eyes of Fuhrer and his best soldiers.

"Come on Ed, do it. We're here if something goes wrong." Smiled Riza.

Ed couldn't believe his eyes. His friends decided to support him. He smiled back at them and started filling in the pieces of the circle that were messed up because of his and Envy's fight. Oh the irony.

When he finished with the circle, he put the small stone in the middle of it. He had chosen one of the nicest stones he could find. It was more oval and larger than the others. Just like the one Envy destroyed.

Edward got out of the circle and looked at Mustang. The older man nodded for him to continue.

Ed clapped his hands and touched the circle. Blue flames and lightnings were flying all around the room. Then they turned red and the ground started shaking. Philosopher's stone rose up from the ground, and then human flesh started surrounding it.

Five minutes later, the flames calmed down. And in the centre of the circle layed a body. It was a young man. With long dark hair and he was hugging his legs to his chest.

Envy opened his eyes for the first time after his death.

To be continued...

Song: Missing by Evanescence