Black Lotus
I own nothing of FMA. I only own my own characters, of which there are 4. Title courtesy of PsychoAngelofAnime ORO.
This is kind of like an intro chapter. There will be more action and possible romance later.
Enjoy!
Chapter 1
"Why do we have to walk to the library with you, anyway?" Edward said, glaring at Mustang. Mustang, oblivious to Ed's complaints, continued to talk with Hawkeye about the Scar problem. Alphonse was more sympathetic, however.
"You know we need a bodyguard because of Scar, and Lieutenant Hawkeye and Colonel Mustang needed to go to the library, so it makes sense that they come with us." Ed turned away from his brother's suit of armour and shoved his hands into his pockets, annoyed by Al's logic. He looked out across the street, watching the people passing by, and then stared at the rooftop across the road. Something was flashing, something too bright and rhythmic to just be sunlight hitting a metal thing.
He was about to mention it to Hawkeye and Mustang when the flashing stopped. Rather than make a big deal over something that was no longer there, he disregarded it and returned to his annoyed sulking. Al started to talk about something, but Ed wasn't listening, being too wrapped up in his own irritated mind-set.
Al gave up and turned away from his brother, leaving him to sulk, and by chance happened to look up to the same building where Ed had been looking and the other building opposite this. He too saw rhythmic flashes, but before he could say anything, two arrows shot from the light sources, one towards Edward, the other to Mustang. With only a second to react, he shot forwards and shoved Mustang and Hawkeye off their feet, trusting Ed to dodge the arrow aimed at him.
Ed looked up as Al ran forwards, spotted the arrow and dove to the side. It nearly hit his chest, but was deflected by his automail shoulder. Mustang wasn't so lucky. Despite being pushed out of the way by Al, the arrow, meant for his heart, shot straight through his left arm, spattering blood across the pavement.
"Colonel!" Hawkeye shouted. Edward looked incredulously at the buildings, spying a figure on either side of the road get up and run away across the rooftops. He scrambled to his feet and took off after the one who had shot the arrow at him, shouting instructions at his brother.
"Al, take Mustang to a hospital! I'll meet you there!" Al nodded and Edward sprinted faster after his assailant.
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