As promised, this is my rewrite! I will be working on typing more of my rewrite hopefully tonight. Going to follow the same concept of the original but just with some additional information put in so it will transition better later on. Hopefully it will also be a better read for you guys. I DO NOT OWN ANY PART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST OR FUNIMATION. This is still a yaoi fanfic, boy X boy love, if you do not like, please do not read. But, let's get going!

Chapter 1: Three Weeks

Rain droplets pelted the window violently as the thunder rolled ant he lightening danced across the tar-black sky. Large, dark clouds rolling across the sky, as the people ran for cover outside and umbrellas were opened as the clouds cried angrily down on them. Trees were bending with the wind as it rushes by, howling with the music of the storm. The roofs on the vehicles were playing a tinging murmur that could be heard even through the complex windows. The thunder so strong, is vibrated through the ground with each roar under their running feet. The clouds seemed to be never ending, and it only was dragging down the mood even more so. The only lights were coming from the street lamps, slowly moving cars, and the office windows from the Central building. In the upper floor window, a blurred image of a man was pacing, rather franticly.

"Still no sign of him Colonel?" a woman's voice chanted in the room. She walked over to the desk and set down a few papers, needing review and signatures. The Colonel continued to pace, arms folded angrily across his chest, in front of the window. "Please sir, stop pacing. I assure you, we will find him. You know how he can be," she stated calmly, knowing how pissed off her commanding officer was. Ignoring her chatter, he sighs and turns to stare out the window, looking down at the static image of the ground. "Pardon me sir, but this is the first time I've even seen you so worried about a comrade. Are you doubting Edward's skills sir?" she sneered, hoping to get a response. Another sigh. He turned around to face his fellow officer, with a stern expression on his face.

"I don't doubt his skills, Hawkeye." She crossed her arms and stared at him seriously.

"But?" she questioned knowing there was more to his distraught self and lack of responses.

"He is still just a kid Lieutenant…" he glanced down at the floor, "Scar's still on the loose, who we have no idea where he is, as well as homunculi running amongst god knows where. On top of that, we have some just straight up bat shit crazy people out there." He dropped his head with again another sigh.

"We will f-"

"I am responsible for him lieutenant!" he interrupted enraged, as he snapped his head up to give a troubled glare. "He is still my subordinate dammit!" He slammed his fist down onto the desk, just fuming.

A smirk appeared across Hawkeye's face, as she took a few steps back from the desk. Mustang just watched her confused and frustrated. "There's the Colonel I know. Anything that involves Ed, you normally fly off the handles, so I was starting to worry about you sir." She saluted him with a smile, and turned to leave the room, not even waiting for him to give her the go. "Go find him sir. You just let me know when you come up with a plan," she paused at the doorway, "Go home, it's late. I will see you tomorrow Colonel." Mustang knew he could always count on her, no matter what. She has always been there to support him and drive him to achieve what no one else believed he could. Once the door slammed shut, he flopped down into his chair, letting out a groan. Roy ran his hand through his onyx hair, as he reached for the coat on the desk.

"She's always right…" he said with a smirk. He glanced at the clock as he stood up and grabbed the last of his things. He tossed the coat over his head as he was leaving the building, listening to the pouring rain outside. With a deep breath he ran quickly out the door and straight to his car, yanking the door open and throwing his soaking jacket on the passenger seat.

After what had seemed like hours, Roy finally pulled into his driveway. He glanced at his watch for a moment before resting his head against the steering wheel. "1:42 in the morning huh?" he mumbled to himself. He reached up and turned off the car and looking up and out the window. "Where are you Fullmetal?" He struggled with the thought of the young boy, the pain in his voice becoming clearer as time continues to tick by. He grabbed his jacket and grunted as he stepped out the vehicle. This time, he didn't bother trying to protect himself from the rain, nor did he even make a run for the door. The young man took a few steps and just stopped, staring at the ground, getting dowsed by the minute. He closed his eyes tight, fighting back the pain and stinging sensation in his eyes, and his fists clenched so tight they were white and shaking. A huffing sound snapped him back to reality, and Roy quickly pulled his gun and scanned the area for danger.

Mu…

Roy took a few steps towards the side of his house, gun raised to shoulder level and finger ready to pull the trigger.

Mus…

The sound a bit louder and clearer with each step.

"Who's there?" he shouted, hoping to be heard over the pouring rain.

Mus…..ang

Roy's eyes widened in shock as he realized the sound was someone trying to call for him in the rain. He quickly ran to the side of his house and stopped at the small cluster of trees when he heard a twig break. He was stunned at the sight of a small blonde boy laying in the mud behind a tree.

"Mu….mmmmu…" his voice trailed off. His hair was all knotted and mixed with mud, covering most of his face. Roy took a step closed around the tree to only notice he was missing his shirt and shoes. Dull golden eyes cracked open but immediately closed again. "Roy…" he gasped, sliding his shaking hand across the mucky ground. He grabbed Roy's pant leg and continued to let out short gasps for air. The boy tugged on Mustang's pants, pulling him to the realization that he needed to do something.

"Fullmetal!" Roy finally choked out, still staring at the sight of Ed. He dropped down onto his knees by the boy leaned over the boy, protecting him from the rain. Ed glanced up to see the worried expression he was trying so hard to hide. Roy grabbed Ed's hands, making sure he was really there, only to be stunned by how cold they were. "You're freezing! Let's get you inside quick!" As Roy started to pull him up, Edward let out a painful scream causing Roy to jump, accidentally jerking him to his feet. Ed let out another scream and Roy struggled to tell if he was crying or if it was just the rain, either way feeling horrible. "Edward, I'm sorry. Hold on tight to me," Roy demanded softly, trying to remain clam in the situation. He quickly flipped Ed into his arms, holding him bridal style. Edward groaned loudly, trying his damnedest not to scream again. "I'll get you inside as carefully as I can, okay? Just bear with me for a little bit!" Mustang grumbled and cursed at himself for putting the young alchemist through so much pain with every step he took.

After struggling to get his keys out of his pocket without hurting or putting Edward down, he managed to get the front door open. Mud and water dripped all over the living room carpet as he walked into the house. "Do you think you can stand at all?" Roy asked, leaning against the doorframe near the bathroom. Edward only responded by shaking his head and buried his face in Roy's neck. Roy sighed slightly and grabbed the shower curtain very carefully, pulling it open. "I'm going to sit down on the side of the tub and run some warm water for you. Just hang on…" his voice echoed in the small bathroom. He placed his hand on Edward's upper back and slowly lowered himself down. Ed could feel Roy's abs tense as he sat down and reached for the water.

"You….re….wet" Ed mumbled, still trying to catch his breath.

"I know. It's okay," Roy said, feeling a soft smile come across his face as he glanced down at the little boy all curled up in his lap. "I'm so glad we found you. Central has been looking for you for about 3 weeks now." Roy's voice was filled with relief, but inside he was fearing knowing the truth of what happened to this young boy. To his subordinate… to his little pipsqueak.

Alright everyone, that is it for my intro chapter. I haven't changed too horribly much, but I have figured out a better way to tell the many personalities of Edward and that will be coming soon. Don't worry. I promise to work on this whenever I get the chance. By the time you are reading this, I will retyping the next few chapters for you! Let me know what you guys think of the new version!