This is my first time ever writing a fanfiction for Fullmetal Alchemist. I've done one prior called Coming Together with a Bang in my Deviant Art account however that also had other fandoms mashed together including Fairy Tail hence the name because let's face it if you watch either of these shows or -in my case- both then you know that this is basically their motto.

First things first for those that have followed Holidays with Fairy Tail I am so sorry that I haven't done St. Patrick's Day like I said I would my heart just wasn't into it but if you would like me to post the one-shot that I have on my deviant art for that holiday just maybe add more and edit it then let me know by pm or reviewing. I also apologize for all the other stories that I am working on but as with HWFT my heart is just not in it right now along with some family issues that just keep on hitting me every day…. I can't even go to work and come home without something happening. Honestly makes me wonder if this is what life is going to continue to be? And -for those of you that don't know- I consider myself pretty mature for my age but I still have a child heart -which is probably why I work so well with kids- and I have always -when I was physically, financially, and mentally stable along with hopefully married- liked the idea of having a child and going through what expecting mothers go thru but now it gets to the point with kids today were I feel like I'm becoming Christina Yang -Grey's Anatomy for those who don't know- where I don't want kids…. And that is not who I am.

Sorry back to the story line I'm sure that all that have a Pinterest and a board for FMA have seen this pin or artwork before. It shows Ed and Winry making out and both having red tattoos on them. I don't remember seeing the homunculus tattoo on Winry but I remember seeing it on Ed. And that is where this story is originating from (I didn't do the artwork). I'm trying to get back to writing stories but it honestly depends on what will be happening with my education and family. Sorry to say but I live by the motto of education and family comes first.

Central has always been the most bustling city in the country of Amestris. And just like any other major city it has a system of class and background as well as having the military commanding center in this city. On the ground level near the center of Central you would find all the middle class and soldiers stationed in central. The outer ranks of Central would have the high class and the Führer of Amestris. But on the underneath, the ground level there are gangs all striving to get to the top. However, there is only one group that stands above the rest…. The Homunculus.

It is said that Homunculus has roughly ten members were almost all represent a sin and their leader they call Father. Despite not being siblings the gang members treat each other as family. Acting out like siblings and fighting like siblings. The gang is said to be the most ruthless and rumors have slowly spread throughout towns about them.

Father has strict rules that he has his "children" follow.

Obey every command Father gives.

To continue rule #1, get the job done.

Do well in blending in yet sticking to the shadows and alleyways. Because he will not save you from the military.

Protect each other. (Unless Father says otherwise)

You can never leave the gang once you are in you are in till you are in your grave.

And the last rule

6. Any member that has a child shall be slaughtered along with the parent.

You follow these sets of rules and you've got it made for you. You choose not to follow these rules and you will suffer and beg for a quick death.

Along with rules there are other things implied when being a part of the gang. The usual training, meeting, and health however a requirement for all homunculus is to have a red tattoo somewhere on their body. Showing to the world the danger of messing with a Homunculus.

Thunder and lightning takes its toll on nature and man leaving the world with an indent. Can also be a trigger of unfortunate events.

"Ed!" the scream through my ears tells me I need to get up but subconsciously I want to sleep for a few more minutes. Just as quickly as the first trigger has come and gone the second soon follows. "Wake up Ed." opening my eyes to see my father hovering over me shaking my shoulders. However, my father is surrounded by smoke and this causes trigger three to start. My lungs hurt and it's hard to breathe.

"Dad what's going on?" my hand coming up to rub my eyes and catch the sleep in the corner of my eyes.

"No time to explain son we need to get out of here now!" a harsh pull brings me out of my bed slowly the blood circulates to get me to follow my father in which my eyes widen at the flames and smoke in our home.

"Dad what about Al and mom?" I try to turn my body to the room Al sleeps in but before I can my father picks me up as the roof in between me and my brothers room crumbles down.

"Son your mom is getting him out we will see them outside. We need to get out of here though quickly!" My dad doesn't even wait for me to respond before he's running down the hall and into one of our windows.

How was I supposed to know that would be the last time I saw my mother or my younger brother? The answer is I didn't. It wasn't till hours after the event took place that I realize my mother and brother were gone.

"Ed… Ed... Edward!" my eyes snap open and on impact my left fist swings however whoever decided to wake me up caught my fist mid swing. I look to see the hand that caught mine and notice it's feminine features which means only two members in this gang. Lust could be the one however her nails are long and sharp which is her trademark along with the fact that she wears long, dark, gloves. This hand however doesn't have either of those which means only one person… the childhood friend that suffered a similar fate like me and my father…. Winry.

Don't you just love a cliffhanger? I know I do -except in The House of Hades I will never forgive you Rick- but besides the fact that I need readers on the edge of their seats I also considered this more as a preview than a chapter to see if you all would like it and if I should continue it. If you do like it or have suggestions let me know by reviewing. I know it doesn't seem like it but I do appreciate reviews even if it's a simple like me needing help on my spelling and grammar. Just getting a notification of you adding this story to your favorites or following - although I do appreciate it- I still need these reviews to know just how much you like it, love it, or even hate it. And to kind of make this happen I am going to do something like what another author does where I won't post the next chapter until - we will start small cause they do 30- I receive ten reviews.

Alright Kayla out and have fun reviewing.