Chapter 1

"Stop right there!" called a raven haired man before sending a warning shot of fire at the two gradually decreasing figures. Behind him was a small boy, legs running fast, trying to keep up.

"Great Mustang" he groaned. "They're really going to stop with you attacking them like that".

"Then why don't you go ahead and block them off for me Fullmetal, or are your legs so short you can keep up?" Mustang called over his shoulder, an evil smirk plastered on his face.

"WHO ARE YOU CALLING SO SHORT THAT HIS SPEED IS THE JOGGING PACE OF A TURTLE!" Mustang just raised an eyebrow at this which pushed Ed even further off the edge. He began to push past the Colonel and started making a dash after the two men, Alphonse running after him.

The dark figures came to the end of the ally and split up in two different directions. "Damnit" swore Ed. "Al, go right"

"Right!" called Al his metal feet squeaking at the sudden turn. Ed skidded left and began to push on, all he had to do was catch up with that bomb smuggler just enough so that he could use his alchemy to attack. Ed charged on further finding himself in a large warehouse with large boxes pilled high against the walls. There were two tall metal staircases against the walls, one on the right and one straight a head, both however, zig zagged there way up to the same metal platform.

The man began sprinting up the staircase his fatigue was clear as he began to slow down. Ed grinned to himself "Now's my chance". He began to speed up, his red cape flapping behind him.

Slap. Ed clapped his hands and threw them down on the staircase instantly turning it into a metal slide, but the transmutation didn't reach far enough and the man jumped out of the way running even further out of Ed's grip.

Ed changed the slide back and started his pursuit again. Why in the world was he going up? Why would he run into a building where he could be cornered? He was that big of an idiot? Ed's eyes widened in realisation just as he landed on the platform, the man stood in the middle, a slight grin on his face. From the stairs on the opposite side came the man's accomplice with Al and Mustang in hot pursuit. They stopped as realisation spread across their faces as well, a small gasped escaping Al.

Ed hadn't realised it but as he had run up the stairs the man had retrieved a small bomb from a box. It was dark, circular and had a sinister feeling about it. He…he wouldn't? Ed's throat felt dry. They wouldn't kill themselves just get rid of a few men that stood in their way? …Would they?

The man continued to smile, his black leather jacket seemed to shine with pride and his balled face was creased in contempt. The other man didn't seem so pleased. His long dark hair was sticking to the sweat on his face, his blue eyes wide with fear. Then, as a bead of sweat dropped from the pore accomplice's face the bomb fell from the hands of his companion.

Time seemed to almost slow to a stop as they all watched it fall to the floor. Ed's body seemed to move all on its own, he didn't think, there was no time for logic. He clapped his hands, the sound ringing through the empty warehouse as he threw them to the ground. Instantly, a thick metal wall sprung up in front of Al and Mustang.

The bomb exploded, the force was tremendous. Ed was thrown off his feet and over the railing quickly falling to the concrete floor. His fission blurred and faded, his body felt heavy and weak. All he could do was watch as the flames raced him to his death. With a thud he landed in the back of a truck, head snapping back and forth and pocket watch snapping off its chain. The truck began to race off, the sudden jolt rolling and unconscious Ed under a heavy tarp leaving him hidden.

Hidden in a truck that was speeding its way out of Central.

Me: Well that's the beginning of my story! It kinda goes down hill from here but I hope you like it and I hope you liked my first chappie! Just a reminder that this is my first fanfiction ever! I welcome all comments!

Al: Brother! You sacrificed yourself for me (big bear hug, tears streaming down face)

Ed: (Choke, splutter) Al your crushing me!

Al: But brother! It was a bomb and you're injured! Are you going to be ok?

Ed: Al, really, I'll be fine!

(I evilly appear behind them with terrifying grin. Ed, Al swetdrop)

Me: Not when you're in my fanfiction Ed! (Overdone evil laughter)