The white being looked at his world in anger. How the person died was frustrating. This wasn't the first occurrence and if he let it keep happening who knows what will become of this world. He thought about all the solutions until he came to one he thought would bring the most amusement and solve his problems. He then summoned the person who he thought would be most suitable to do a necessary errand for him.
"Remember, just the older one. I only need one for this mission." The paper white humanoid figure with no face said, in his indistinguishable voice. The voice that sounds like multiple people but one at the same time. The voice that sounds like your own but a strangers as well.
The one who he was talking to is a teen on the verge of adulthood, wearing a peculiar yellow and black uniform. It was torn in places and a bit dirty. He had mossy brown hair and an annoyed look on his pale face.
"I still don't understand why I can't go. It makes more sense than sending that boy." Anger, annoyance and jealousy shined in his deep brown eyes.
"You died. They will recognize you, that would spoil everything, and it will create a lot of questions that you just can't answer. The boy has better experience in these situations and has the element of surprise. Also, they don't know him. Just do what I asked and fetch him." The white figure somehow had an aggravated look on his faceless face.
"I would also have the element of surprise seeing as how I'm dead and all. Plus, I know how my world works." He inaudibly mumbles and in a louder voice said fine, clearly still upset. The white figure snapped his fingers sending the teen clad in yellow and black into the world of the alchemists.
"Ed, can you get that please?"
"Who is asking?"
"Who do you think, Alchemyfreak?"
"You sound like Winry but can't be seeing as she never says please to me, Gearhead!"
"Fine answer the damn phone now, Edward Elric!"
"Geez women, fine!"
As Ed walked to the phone Winry pondered why he responds better to demands rather than manners. Edward snickered to himself. He just loves aggravating Winry.
"Edward Eric speaking."
"I'm cutting your vacation short Fullmetal."Brigadier General Roy Mustang said.
"Who are you calling a short-Wait you're doing what!" Edward shouted all of this in one breathe.
"You heard me. Someone is looking for you and we have yet to determine if he means you harm. He claims you are the only one that can help him with his problem."
"I just saved the whole damn country! I deserve a freakin break! What's this guy problem that I can only fix! He does know I can't do alchemy anymore, right?"
"Yes, he knows. He claims someone took his sister and will only release her if you take her place. Obviously, we won't let that happen but that means you must get on the first train to Central, which happens to leave in Twenty-three minutes. Better pack fast."
"Ugh! Fine but I'm bringing Al with." With that Edward hung up the phone and then screamed in rage catching the attention of his little brother, Winry, Den and Granny Pinako. They rush into the room to see Ed pulling at his hair in frustration.
"That annoy Brigadier Bastard! What does a guy have to do to get a break! Apparently saving the damn country doesn't make the cut!" Edward Elric yelled in frustration while waving his arms around and stomping his feet. Much like a child would do when throwing a tantrum.
"Brother what's the matter?" Al asked getting more and more concerned seeing as how he thought his big brother was finally starting to mature.
"Mustang told me to return to Central ASAP because some whack job kidnapped a little girl and wants to trade her for me! Will you come with Al?"
"Of course, brother, you're practically useless right now, but what if it's a trap?"
"Hey! Don't talk to your big brother like that, Al! I guess we will have to deal with that when we get there. Well Winry, Granny we'll see you soon I guess." Ed gave Winry a small smile, which Al obviously noticed and filed away to tease his big brother with later.
Ed and Al board the train ignoring all the awe inspired looks they get. Edward falls asleep quickly, even after they got Alphonese's body back he still loves his sleep. Al wonders what this mysterious man wanted. Then realized he never caught his name.
After an agonizing long train ride, they arrive at Central City. Edward, for once, was not annoyed at the aspect of seeing Roy Mustang because he couldn't make fun of his height seeing as he grew a lot after getting Al back. He is even taller than Winry and Al! So, ha! Take that Mustang!
"I see you finally learned how to ride a train without attracting trouble, Fullmetal. Is it because you are useless without your alchemy or just lack confidence without it?" Mustang said with his trade mark smirk. He prepared for the famous outburst that never fails to greet him.
"Naw I think I already scared the evil doers shitless after I defeated a god. No one wants to go up against an Elric now!" Edward said with a laugh. When he saw the surprised look on his boss he stopped and asked, "What's with the look, Bastard?"
Mustang took a moment to look at the child in front of him. Well he isn't much of a child now. In fact, he believes that title left him a long time ago. The man in front of him looks so much more carefree and happy. More mature. If you look closely though, there is pain, regret, blame and suffering hidden in his big golden eyes. You'd only see it if you knew him. Knew what haunts his past.
"You've grown Fullmetal" was his delayed response.
"Yup!" Ed said with a proud look on his face. It wasn't because he grew, well maybe a little, it was why he grew. Edward looked at his little brother. His flesh and blood and shorter, little brother with a happy smile. Mustang knew he misunderstood what he meant but stayed silent. He really has grown though. Less than a month ago he would have flipped if he said that.
"So, Bastard, what's the plan?" Ed asked.
"We will meet him in my office." He replied.
"Do you happen to know his name, sir?" Alphonse asked, obviously seeing how Ed has no manners, especially when it comes to his boss.
"Cedric Diggory. Weird name, I know." The Brigadier Generalsaid seeing Edwards face at the name.