Edward groaned as he rubbed his stomach hungrily as he waited in line for rations. This other world was really turning for the worse. It was nothing like his world..lack of alchemy aside..everyone here was so focused on war and it seemed everyone was suffering because of it. It had been two years...since he had been trapped here..Two years of loneliness. Two years of familiar faces on a strangers body..That alone was hard to get used to...He had to always remind himself that the Florist Gracia wasn't the same Gracia who made amazing pies and was married to the deceased Maes..Or that his room mate Alfonse was not his brother..

Still even with the familiar faces..he never really felt close to home. He didn't belong here..This wasn't his home and it never would be. So he tried not to make small talk with anyone if he could avoid it..and never really went out of his way to hang out or get to know anyone..It was best to avoid getting attached to anyone...Although he was already in too deep with his brothers double. ..It didn't help either he was working with him on the rocket experiment..

A rocket that may if he is lucky be his ticket out of this world and back home.

He ignored the looks of the people around him. Everyone always stared at him like he was some exotic creature. He suppose in a way he was..

When it was finally his turn he trudged forward and took his food before going to sit against a wall and started to eat. He was awoken from his deep thoughts by a sound of a crash in the ally nearby. Curious he got up and peaked around the corner only to see some men in nazi uniforms rush past him as if looking for someone. They barely glanced his way as they continued on their way.

Edward glanced back into the ally and noticed a trash can open and someone peek. He snorted before going to investigate. "They are gone" He informed the hidden person. Slowly the cover came over before a long black haired asian popped out relieved. "Thanks" The teen said relieved. "You have no idea how persistent they have been. "

"Why have they been chasing you?" Edward asked curiously.

"I was on my way to Switzerland..when i got caught by some nazi's who didn't seem to take to kindly to my anti nazi views..i have been trying to avoid them for a few days now..I wont go back to China.." He frowned as he climbed out and dusted himself off.

"Eh...well...i shouldn't...offer...but if you need a place to stay for a night..I guess you can stay at my place." Edward offered surprised at himself for the offer.

"Really? You mean it? That means a lot" The other said before realizing he hadn't introduced himself. "Oh my name is Ling Yao" he bowed low in introduction before hearing his stomach growl causing Edward to laugh a little amused.

"My name is Edward Elric..Here you can have the rest of my food" He offered handing his food over.

"Edward Elric.." Ling repeated looking over the unique golden eyed boy trying to not blush. "Nice to meet you"