The water in the lake felt so nice against the green hair homunculus's skin. The moon with its golden tone shined down providing some calming light that danced through the crystal clear skies of night.

Envy took a breath of air. It filled his lungs. He was alone in a lake, stark in the middle of the woods. His charcoal colored clothing resting on the bolder forgotten for the time being. Envy ran his pale slender fingers through his evergreen locks as he leaned back into the clear cool water.

Bathing in a lake alone was one of Envy's obsessions. A secret one. No one knew of his love for them. Would it make him seem weak if they did. Most likely. Thus why he kept it secret. Envy let out a sigh and laid on his back floating around.

Meanwhile as the sin was enjoying the peace of his bathing. Edward was near by in the forest. He liked to walk around in a daze becoming lost in his thoughts. His favorite kind of walks were through the forests. The trees smell of home. Golden orbs fell on a lake that was a bit bigger than a pond. Blinking Edward walked closer and glanced at bolder. Clothes laid on it folded neatly.

Someone was here and naked in the lake. Edward then noticed a figure in the middle of the lake swimming around slowly. The blond was curious and moved behind a bush that was close to the lake. His eyes watching the figure as it stood up and stretched. Moon light danced on the wet skin and Edward's eyes widen as the figure was reveled to him. It was Envy.

Why was Envy doing here? Is he up to no good? Didn't Envy sense him in the bush? What is going on ? Edward's thoughts were interrupted by a voice he knew all to well.

"So" said Greed walking to the end of the water staring at the green hair homunculus. Envy turned and glared at the taller man.

"This is where you go when you run away from Dante. I knew you were not right in the head, but this is so damn freakish. What is wrong with using a normal bathtub and shower?"

"Shut up and leave me alone! " Envy screamed enraged.

"Whoa...Temper, temper..." Greed smirked and took off his sunglasses. Envy growled and stared at Greed with deep hatred.

"So...yeah...I'm here to teach you a lesson. A little birdy told me that you are pretty low on red stones and you just as powerful as a human teenager. So I figured I can get my revenge on you."

"That is low even from a fool like you Greed. I may not have the power to change my form. I do have the power to crush you." Envy bluffed.

"I see right through your lies..." Greed snickered and began to walk into the lake. Edward watched intently wondering what would happen next.

Envy backed up frowning. "G-get away!" he growled.

Greed laughed and continued to walk towards Envy and with a swift motion he grabbed the homunculus by his long green locks. Envy struggled to get free. "Let go! That hurts!"

"That is the point" Greed chuckled darkly dragging Envy out of the water. He forced him to the ground with a smirk. "I know I always called you ugly....but looking at you now. Beaten down so easily and naked. You look like a cheap whore, You are pathetic."

Envy glared up at Greed and growled. He tried to get up but was met with a kick to the face. Envy fell back on his side and whined. Greed knelt down and ran a hand down his body. "Though...I have to admit...you are some what attractive....perhaps...I should have my way with you...You know I'll be the only who will ever touch you"

"Shut the fuck up! I won't let you do what you want with me you pig headed scum bag!" Envy growled and was rewarded with a punch to the face.

"I would watch what you say. You're at my mercy" Greed said. He blinked seeing the smaller homunculus was out cold. Greed smirked and lifted Envy and walked away with him.

Edward stared in shock. What should he do? The blond got up and followed silently. Edward lost sight of Greed but he did lead him into the small town.

The blond looked around and sighed. He felt bad. He shouldn't because the person he was trying to help was his enemy. He felt guilty...that he couldn't save Envy.

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A few hours of searching Edward stood in a ally way. He saw a figure walk out of a run down apartment building. It was Greed. The blond walked into the apartment building. It was down , dirty and disgusting.

The blond explored all the rooms until he was led to the last room on the top floor. He turned the door knob. Walking in he covered his nose. The smell of copper and vomit was over powering. Walking further into the apartment he turned and glanced into the bedroom. The bed and walls were cover in crimson.

"Envy?" Edward whispered.

He turned and blinked. There was a gagging sound. It was coming from the bathroom. Edward walked to the door and opened it. Golden eyes widen. "Envy!!!"

The green hair homunculus was bent over in the bathtub vomiting up the rest of the rest stones he had in his system. He was covered in bruises and cuts. He turned slowly staring at Edward. He was sporting a black eye, bleeding lip and bruised forehead.

"...You...are not so chibi anymore..."

Edward blinked and looked down at him. "Age ...its been years. This is one hell of a reunion."

"What are you doing here? I left you alone....why do you appear?" Envy asked with a frown.

"I was taking a walk....and saw Greed leave the apartments. Curiosity took over. What happened?" Edward walked over and sat on the end of the tub.

" You can only imagine...torture , rape...the works" Envy said feeling a bit awkward.

He was naked and bleeding. Edward frowned and took off the long red coat he was wearing. "Come on...your coming with me..."

"Why are you helping me? I'm your enemy..." Envy said watching Edward wrapped his jacket around him. It was bigger. Edward was taller and older.

"Well....you haven't bothered me for years..." The blond said.

" I was busy" Envy said coughing a bit.

" Doing what?" Edward asked.

"Running and hiding" the green haired one said.

"Why?"

" I want freedom. When I tried to reach for it, it was taken. I don't want to be a slave anymore doing everyone's dirty work. So I ran away. They hunted me down. I run again."

" Must me hard." Edward got up and helped Envy to his feet. "Even all that has happened to you tonight. You look the same. Especially in the lake." Edward smirked.

Envy blushed brightly and looked away " you're a pervert"

The blond lifted Envy and blinked. " Are you even skinner than before? You seem smaller"

"Shut up. You just had a growth spurt. How old are you now?" Envy asked.

"Twenty-five" Edward said walking out of the building.

Envy blinked "Time....flies....when....your...running..." he soon fell asleep.

Edward blinked and smiled softly at the sleeping form. You may be broken Envy...but I will protect you...