As Midnight Strikes
Hello everyone! Shadowfox26 here and I came to tell you I'm back but not only that - this is the Squeal to The Shadow Alchemist, yes! Everything about this is new, if you didn't notices - it's a crossover. Also yes I also do add things in there to make the story more smoothly, like in this Chapter Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon. I will not point them out every chapter, but are you ready?
What you need to know:
Underline words are flashbacks
Well I'll add more when the time comes! Please Review, send me a PM, ask questions, etc! Now onto the story!
Today was raining, dark thick clouds of black was over the whole town, even Central too.
"Midnight, did you finish your homework?"
"Yes... when is dad coming home Mom?"
"In a hour sweetie."
"He's late."
"I know." She walked over and put her hand on my head as I looked at her. One thing about my mother I envied the most was her flawless looks.
She's five 'eleven, shinning black hair, glowing red eyes, pale skin and a nice hourglass figure. I saw something in her hand as she walked over.
"Here open your birthday present."
"H... how... why...?"
"Just don't tell your father." She winked as I opened the navy blue, small box with a matching bow as I saw a pretty silver necklace cartouches, it was blank with a small note with it.
Dear Midnight,
Your mother and father were very close to me as they helped me get back home. When I was young I was given this to find my name, maybe you will do the same. Tell your parents hello and I wish you luck on your life a head.
P.S. Happy Birthday.
Your Friend,
Atemu
I stared at the necklace and put it on. It shined even in this dark weather.
"Midnight, come on, it's getting bad - away from the window."
"Okay." My voice was dry and disappointed being with my mom made me feel better but all to soon it seemed the hour was up and it was time to get ready for bed. I wished my dad would get home, I wish my birthday was closer then this.
"Goodnight my Celebi." She would mutter as she kissed my forehead before turning off the lights and closing the door. I usually stay up until ten listening to my mom pase back and froth from downstairs.
I knew this was unlike my dad to do something like this. But, what was I soppat to do? I'm only eleven... as the rain started to fall I fell into a deep sleep.
The next day after school I took the train to Central and visit my cousin Leon, he's sixteen, a handsome black haired, brown/gray eyes with nice peach skin - he's just like his father Roy Mustang. His mother, my aunt Jade S. Shadow is my mother's older sister.
Walking down that seemed to be a busy day in the city I saw Leon. He was walking with a group of pals looking happy.
"Leon!" I called threw the heavy rush of the crowd. He didn't hear me as I called his name again and got a bit closer so he could see me. He sighed as his friends laughed at him as he walked over.
"Midnight, come on." He grabbed my hand and we walked off to a ice cream shop not to far from there. "What are you doing here?"
"I came here to see you." He when over and brought me ice cream. Rainbow sherbet is my favorite out of all of the flavors. He was being nice for some reason, lately I've been hated by him and I don't even know what I've done.
"Midnight... look you can't visit me when you want."
"And why not?" I protested angrily after taking a bite of ice cream, he only sighed and rubbed the back of his head. That's when he changed the subject.
"So how are my aunt and uncle?" My voice became soft.
"They're good..." I trailed off unsure if I should tell him or not.
"Midnight, talk to me."
"Dad... he didn't come home."
"What do you mean?" That's when I snapped,
"What do you mean: What do I mean!? I said dad didn't come home!"
"Okay, okay, calm down...:" His voice soften as I held myself back from showing tears.
"I'm sure something came up."
"No something wrong. I know it."
"How can you be sure?"
"You don't believe me either..."
"I didn't say that-"
"But it's written all over your face and by the way - you didn't answer my question." His face balled up in a deep unattractive frown.
"It's difficult to explain."
"Try me." He gave me a look as I said, "Oh really," I stood then grabbed my book bag. "If you don't want me around fine! But do you even care about my dad?!"
"Of course I do!"
"Don't lie - I saw how you and your friends act around me. I know you don't like me either. Just tell me if I do so I can go and stop embarrassing you!"
"Midnight, please," Leon said in a soft voice. "Lower your voice - other people-" I cut him off furious, tears in my eyes.
"I DON'T CARE! I'M GOING HOME!"
"Midnight! Wait!"
"SHUT UP! I HATE YOU!" With those words said I ran out crying and when on the path back to home.
Leon sighed, slumping back in the chair looking at the barely touched ice cream. He seen Midnight upset before but did she really mean what she said? And what about uncle Edward. It was unlike him for not to come home, or even come home late for that matter. He figured it was like his own father, his dad didn't get home until eleven sometimes. Then he remembered what his mom told him,
"This girl must be pretty cute if your starting to be mean to Midnight."
"I'm not being mean to her..., am I?" The thought never really crossed his mind,
"Well to you maybe not, but to her your being strange, your being someone that you don't like."
"Well she'll get over it. Beside - I'm so close I'm halfway there." Leon smiled that easily copied Roy's. It made his mom smile but she said,
"Well honey if you say so but remember blood is thicker then water. If you do lose the girl, we'll be there to pick you up but not everyone is going to care if you treat them wrong." She looked out the window as Leon followed with her as they saw Midnight playing with her dolls alone. Leon went out and played with Midnight and didn't think to much of his mother's words...
Seeming to realize he finished Midnight's ice cream out of guilt, he when home trying to find away to fix the long time mess he made.
When I got home all was quite, all was still. That was weird, dinner should be or close to be done, mom usually humming a song her younger brother used to ask for.
"Mom?" My cartouche shined as I dropped my book bag and wiped the rest of my tears away. "Mom?!" called a bit louder as I walked in the kitchen, then hitting the living room again, after I headed upstairs, I checked my room first the my parents. I knew they weren't in the bathroom. As I walked down a huge crash slammed behind me and into the wall. Turning slowly I saw my mother knocked out, bleeding.
"MOM!" I went to her side asking her to wake up, shaking her as a gray skeleton with no hands and feet came in. It was bushed up as well but looked like it could still fight.
"Well, well, well..." A voice ranged, "So the time keeper has a daughter, how wonderful but sadly you have to die to! Akuma! Kill them both and take over the mother's body!"
"In your dream! Show yourself!"
"In time..." Said the voice, "In time..." Then it faded away as the Akuma walked towards us.
"I bet you got my dad too? I won't forgive you!" I clapped my hands like my father showed me as I slammed it down on the floor as spikes came up slamming hard into the Akuma but it still moved. That will give me a bit of time. Grabbing my mom I ran out with her close to my side.
Once outside she woke up moving away from me.
"Mom! We have to get out of here!" She was quiet as I said or more liked yelled, "Didn't you hear me?! We have to-" She cut me off by saying,
"No, I'm not leaving."
"WHAT?!"
"You are."
"Mom, you lost it."
"No I haven't we don't have a lot of time," She waved her hand almost effortlessly as a large blue portal open as I jumped back in shock. I thought that my mom was good with only shadow alchemy!?
"Your the only one that stands a chance..."
"Mom, wait-?!" She looked like she wanted to say more but she couldn't. My mind was blown, tears just falling. I couldn't leave her. What if she gets hurt more? Killed?
Walking over she hugged me so tight I couldn't breath, then she kissed my forehead before pulling back.
"Be strong, remember, we love you." For a moment I saw my dad standing there. He got a hair cut, which looked good for his golden blond hair and golden eyes I had. His skin was flawless, just like mom's.
Then if someone grabbed me - I was pulled into the portal.
"NO! MOM! LET GO! NO! STOP! MOM! MOM!" I screamed at the top of my lungs as I coughed up blood as the portal door closed. My heart pounded against my chest. It felt like I was dying. Everything was so cold, dark. I couldn't breath, my body went still, my breath when silent and the darkness covered me completely.
That's the end of chapter 1 come back for chapter 2!
