Disclaimer: Fullmetal Alchemist belongs to Hiromu Arakawa.
Prologue
This had to be a dream. No, more like a nightmare.
"You really are a smart man, Lieutenant Colonel." sneered the imposter. "Did you ever think that'd be the cause of your death?"
Maes Hughes grinned, although the shapeshifter couldn't see it. "C'mon, have a heart, will ya? I've got a wife and daughter waiting for me, and the last thing I'm gonna do..." he subtly reached into the kunai holster at his hip, "...IS DIE ON THEM!"
In a flash, Hughes spun around, slashing at the monster. His knife struck, slicing its hand off in a spray of blood. Dropping the pistol, it fell to its knees, clutching its arm in pain. Then it looked up at him, and he gasped in shock.
Gracia...
Suddenly, red sparks crackling around the shapeshifter's limb caught his attention. Snapping out of his stupor, Hughes turned and ran from the phone booth, disappearing into the night.
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A chuckle escaped from the Homunculus as it grinned wickedly to itself. The mortal had gotten lucky. Wrath was gonna be so pissed.
At least this made things more interesting.
This came to me a while back. I've sorta got some ideas for a plot, but nothing concrete yet. Hope you all enjoy!
The dialogue is straight from the English dub of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Before I started writing, I watched the scene on YouTube for reference.