I finally got around to writing this! So, same warnings go for the deleted scenes that went for the original story. If you haven't read 'Rebellion', this is probably gonna get pretty confusing for you, so you should go check it out. It's only 15 chapters long!
Lastly, if the subject of sexual child abuse is offensive, please do not read this.
Rebellion Deleted Scenes
Lab 5
Chimeras. Chimeras were running toward Edward as he stood, not knowing what to do while he held the helmet of the Slicer Brothers in his arms. He backed away from the creatures running toward him, fighting them off as much as he could. When a chimera lashed at him unexpectedly, he held up his automail to shield himself when he heard a loud whistle. Suddenly, the chimeras stopped, bowing down to large footsteps walking from the darkness.
"What happened?" Edward asked. He tensed at the footsteps as they grew closer.
"The chimera have their master, the one who created them," Number 48 explained.
"You're telling me someone lives down here?" Ed asked as he continued to stare into the darkness, waiting to see what would come from it.
"Someone? I think it could be better described as something," Number 48 said as a large paw stepped out of the darkness.
Standing before the two of them was a large furry creature. Edward only watched it. The creature wasn't attacking them. Yet.
"That's a chimera," Ed stated. "You mean this one created all the others?"
"No," the chimera whispered out in a familiar voice. "Not all of them." The chimera tilted forward slightly, revealing the face of Shou Tucker.
Edward's eyes widened and he gasped at the man standing before him.
"It's been a long time, Edward," Tucker said with a grin. Ed gulped as the thoughts raced through him. All the humiliation he had been put through…the injuries…the abuse…the rape. What he had done to Nina. Everything.
"Tucker…" Edward answered in a wavering voice. He thought Tucker had been dead, finding solace in this ever since he had been told the man was deceased. Now, though…fear raced through him. "The Sewing Life Alchemist…"
Ed dropped Number 48, running to Tucker and gripping onto the chimera's chest. "But how?! The military said you were executed!" He had trusted the military when they told him this. He remembered being relieved.
"My brother and I were still in this place even though the records say we were killed," Number 48 mentioned. "I'm not surprised they kept others alive in this place."
"Yeah, but that's not what I'm talking about!" Edward shouted. "It's Nina…" Ed physically shook as he said this. He didn't mention what Tucker had done in front of Number 48. That was his secret. "Your daughter is dead because of what you did! How could they allow you to live?!" I'm dead because of what you did, Edward thought to himself.
"I'm living for Nina," Tucker said. Edward nearly lost his grip on the chimera. "I've been experimenting with human transmutation in order to bring Nina back to me. Only this Nina will be the perfect Nina. She'll be better than she ever was."
"You can't do that!" Ed protested. "Even if you could bring back her body, you can't give her a soul!"
"I suppose I didn't train you to be obedient enough," Tucker commented, causing Edward to snap his lips shut and to release the chimera. He was scared. Tucker knew this. "Her soul lives inside of me."
"It won't be the same; she won't be the real Nina," Edward said, quieter this time.
"She'll be better than before," Tucker repeated. "Experimenting with human transmutation left me in this form, but it will all be worth it in the end. No one can recognize me any longer; I can be free with Nina when this is over."
"I can recognize you," Ed said. "You still look like the same disgusting old man you've always been," the teen spat.
"Remember where you are," Tucker warned. "I can sick my chimeras on you any time I'd like and have them eat you alive."
"I'm not a scared little kid anymore; I can take them," Edward growled.
"You still look the same, Edward," Tucker said. "I bet you look the same underneath your clothing as well. But you're older now…I could always take you in, but we'd have to get rid of that pesky hair I'm sure you've grown." Ed knew what Tucker was talking about, and he spat on the ground in disgust.
"Shut up!" Ed exclaimed. "You sick perverted fuck! I'd never go with you again!" Edward felt like vomiting on the floor. He did exactly that, kneeling over as he did so. He hated to show this kind of weakness in front of Tucker. He didn't want the man to know how much power he still held.
I've got to get out of this building, Ed thought to himself. I need to get away from Tucker. I need to find Alphonse and run!
Edward would continue to stand his ground until he could find Alphonse. He would push away his thoughts on Tucker and pretend as though the man wasn't there. That he was still dead.
But deep inside, Ed knew he could never function properly with Tucker alive.