I don't own anything written here. Nope, nothing. Also, I'm writing this from the Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood storyline, in which I have only watched about 21 episodes. If something is missing, it just means I haven't watched it yet, so don't get frustrated. Be patient.
The home of the Humunculi was quite a decrepit place. Wires hung from the ceiling, scrap metal strewn everywhere. Father sat in the corner, busily writing something. All his Humunculi children had gone out, to do their own thing. No one was ever home. Despite this, Father was never lonely. He hated all of his Humunculis, and was disgusted with all of their feeble powers. He would destroy them one day, but for now, he'd use them.
A wonderful idea popping into his head, he called forth one of his less experienced Humunculi. A cat-like figure stood before him, adorned with a corset, massive claws, and a long twitchy tale.
"Cheshire, I have a task for you." His deep, grumbly voice echoed through the metal walls.
"Really?" he yelled, excitedly. Father never gave him things to do. "W-What is it, Father? I promise, I'll do it perfectly!"
"There's an alchemist out there by the name of Edward Elric. Him and his brother are close friends with a human, named Winry." He said. "She is the one who repairs the alchemist's auto-mail. Do you see what I'm getting at?"
Cheshire shook his head, sending a spike of annoyance through Father. "Stupid child, I'm sending you to kidnap this Winry girl. You'll hold her here, in which it will leave the alchemist and his brother helpless when their auto-mail gets broken. It will also lure them here, where all the Humunculi can destroy him. Understand?"
"Yes, Father, I understand now!" he squeaked, overflowing with joy. "I'll bring her to you, right away!" and with that, he left. A deep laugh resonated from Fathers throat as he sat back and awaited the cat's return.
Cheshire happily bounded from rooftop to rooftop, careful not to trip. He knew that the Fullmetal Alchemist's friend was from a small valley, only a little ways away from the Head Quarters. He giggled with joy in pleasing Father as he jumped onto a tree and continued his journey. An old railway man was announcing the departure of the train to the very valley he was headed, so he nimbly leapt onto the train. He morphed into his other form, that of a common house cat, and lay on the roof.
The train left, speeding along the tracks and sending sparks flying into the air. Cheshire loved trains. He always read the books Father had given him, and most of them had trains in them. He had asked for a model set of a train, but had gotten punished for asking. Father had always taught them that if they asked for something, they wouldn't get it. Cheshire never asked for anything again.
The train ground to a halt a half-an-hour later, and Cheshire jumped from the train to the roof of the station. Waiting until everyone had dispersed, he transformed into his natural form and started walking up the hill. He had been told this Winry person lived in an auto-mail fixing shop, so he walked with diligence. He noticed that they lived near a graveyard, full of white tombstones. His brother, Envy, had told him that if you stay near a graveyard too long, the ghosts will come get you. He hurried along quickly.
There was also a pile of burned ruins along the road. Beams of wood jutted out of the ground, while bricks where strewn everywhere. He wondered if the people who lived there were buried in the graveyard. He finally came across a small house with a green roof and a big sign that said "Auto-Mail fixings, done here!" He smiled happily, knowing he had found the place. He knew he'd be hurting someone by following Father's wishes, but he always did what Father said. Hurting Father was worse than hurting a human.
The sun was nearly setting, and he knew it would be easier to sneak in at night. Although he hated having to wait to please Father, he slunk around to the back of the house and hid in the canopy of the trees. The sun dipped below the horizon, bathing everything in a gold light, turning the world golden. He stopped for a moment to watch the sunset. He had only seen pictures of them in his books, but this was the first time he had seen a real one.
Enjoying the last rays of the sun, he waited until it was dark and dropped down from the trees. He stealthily climbed up the side of the house and landed on the balcony, careful not to make a sound. The door to the upstairs room was left unlocked, so he quietly swung it open. Inside was a densely decorated room, full of posters of auto-mail and tools. Pieces of metal where strewn across a desk, glinting in the moonlight.
This is definitely this 'Winry' person. Cheshire thought. He slowly sauntered across the room, and stood in front of the young girl's bed. His foot creaked on a board, and she slowly turned around in her bed. Her eyes stayed closed, so he thought he was okay. Then they flicked open, and grew wide with fear.
Cheshire acted quickly, clamping his paw down onto her mouth. Her muffled voice sounded worried and frightened, but he scooped her up into his arms. "Sorry, but Father wants to see you."