Walking in Shadows, Seeing the Light

By: Ringo Mai and Abbie-bozu

Author's Note: Once you read this you will find that I was in a very strange mood when I wrote this. My best friend had just left from being here for a week!

Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN THE FREAKIN CHARACTERS ALREADY! GET OVER IT!

Summary: Past meets present the clash of a haunting past lingers overhead as the Elric brothers attempt to find peace. Can an angel who guards the gate help them discover the secrets of her past as well as theirs? EdxOC and AlxOC

…and why do you cry?' his little rose asked and he replied, 'because I haven't any friends.'

The Little Prince

Chapter: Crimson

'You shouldn't look so serious all the time.' He heard her voice in his head. The memory was still foggy but he could almost picture her face. A mysterious smile crossed her half hidden face. 'It makes you look too old not to mention it's bad for your health.' She leans back into the seat of the car next to him. If only he knew who she was. There he was again. She was walking away from him, rose petals falling around her, shrouding her figure until he could no longer see for the blood crimson petals.

"Hey. Edward?" Ed lifted his drowsy head from the tangled mess of blankets and pillows he was in. He opened his eyes lazily. Alphonse was sitting by his side, his hand on his arm. "Are you alright? You look a little feverish."

"Nah, I'm alright." Edward sat up, his hand on his face. "What a weird dream though…" Ed trailed off and looked out the window. The tree branches waved in the gentle spring breeze. He heard a chime of bells and in his minds eye he saw her again, turning to look at him. Al looked at his brother.

"Brother?" Ed looked over to see his brother's worried face. He smiled at him and looked back out the window.

"Calm down Alphonse, I just had a weird dream." His eyes grew nostalgic. Who was she? Why was she haunting him? He leaned back on Al's arm. "Just a weird dream." He liked the feel of his brother's skin because he knew that this wasn't a dream. He smiled, his little brother had his body back.

Ed stood and stretched. Standing at a now taller 5'11" the young alchemic genius was built out of pure muscle. His rippling flesh, beneath tan skin, was carved and toned to almost perfection. Except for one flaw. His right arm and left leg were automail, mechanical limbs used to replace those lost. Attached to the nerve endings in the stump left over these limbs were controlled by electrical impulses from his brain, as his real arm and leg would. His buttercup blonde hair was pulled up in a ponytail, hanging down his neck to his shoulder blades. His bangs, like golden wings, caressed his forehead like feathers. His fierce grace left in his wake not only fear but kindness and a loving need to help people. His bold bullion eyes were always filled with determination and wisdom, beyond any other known to man.

Dubbed the FullMetal Alchemist because of his limbs and alchemic ability, his name spread like wildfire across Amestris and his world, he became the hero of the East, he was known as Be Thou For the People Edward Elric. He wore a pair of black cargo pants, a black muscle shirt was folded on the chair next to him along with a long red jacket, a jacket that had been returned to him as his signature mark. He pulled on and tucked the bottom of his pants into his boots and laced them up, standing up to face his brother.

"Edo, you ready?" Al asked as his brother pulled on his shirt and swung his jacket around his shoulders. Standing at a powerful 6'1" the FullMetal Alchemist's younger brother was a formidable opponent. For years he had been contained in a suit of armor but that's a different story. For now we look on him as he is now, his tall frame was strung with thick slabs of muscle covered in a tight layer of tan skin. His body was complete, unlike his brother's thanks to a dangerous alchemical bond that Edward had used. His hair was the same golden blonde as his brothers, now cut shorter than it was before, his bangs brushed to the side over his left eye. His eyes were wise beyond their years, in his short 18 years he saw more atrocities than many people see in their entire lives and then some. The SteelAmber Alchemist was named so for his talents, similar to his brother's, but also because his body previously had been made of a suit of armor. He wore a white muscle shirt with blue military uniform pants and boots, his jacket over his arm.

"Why are you always wearing that get up Alphonse?" Ed asked him as they walked towards the train station.

"Huh? This?" Al looked down. "Well now that you're back I can't really wear your clothes now can I?" Ed laughed and paid for their tickets. Their conductor took a double take of Ed and he held up a hand.

"Let's not ask shall we?" Ed put one of his fingers over his own mouth and winked at the cashier. "Boy is everyone surprised to see me?" Ed smiled as they walked onto the train.

"Yeah, everyone sure is." Al nodded in response. He rested in a seat across from his brother and sighed. "I'm glad you're back Edward."

"I'm glad to be… back as well." Ed looked out the window. In his mind's eye he saw her again, that little chime of bells and she turned towards him. The rose petals fell around her form, she waved him goodbye from the train platform, although he knew that no one was there. 'I will find out who you are… my friend.'

Puts hands on hips SO! How's that for a first chapter. I like this story my friends buuuuuut! NEW CHAPTERS UP SOON!

Hugz,

Ringo and Abbie-bozu