Hello all this is Adima with another story...As you can see, this is my first FMA fanfic which was a request by one of my buddies...Hope you like it...
Oh and there will be lemons in the future...
Anyways without further distractions...I give you...
Gateway to Life's River
Disclaimer: I, adima, do not , in anyway, own FMA...however I do own Amaya and future characters you don't recognize...
** *Amaya's POV** *
"How many times have I told you Roy, I'm not going to take it!"
"You need it, or else you'll die"
"Dad, I don't need that I'm fine"
"You need it Amaya! Do you WANT to die?"
I looked away angrily from my 'father's' attempt to make me take my medicine, but he hasn't convinced me yet. I never liked having a heart problem. Of course, I didn't hate it as much I hate being an adopted creature of darkness. And no matter how much my dad tried to convince me otherwise, I am not exactly normal in any way.
"Amaya, just pretend it's candy" I heard him say.
I looked at him with disgust.
"It's a miracle you're still here " Roy sighed as he put the syringe and bottle of pills down.
"Well what can I say? I'm a strong girl" I said.
"You won't be able to always survive with just human food and no medicine" he countered. His eyes, which were stern, now held concern. "What if you lose control? They'll take you away from me..." His eyes snapped back to a scowl.
"I've been fine for a year I'm fine," I said. It's true, I refused to take my medicine and I don't plan on starting soon. Wait, you only know my name. Let me introduce myself formally, before my dad goes on a rant about my health and well being.
My name is Amaya Mustang and I'm a creature of darkness. I never liked it. I'm13 years old in human years, but in reality I am 190 years old. When was young I was sacrificed to as an equivalent exchange for to bring my twin sister back. My eyes are silver when I am in control, by they change into an emerald green when I lose my sanity, which only happened once. In fact, even though I won't admit it, I nearly slipped a few times. But apparently, lemonade and pasta won't fool my father for last me longer.
That's a reason of why I never blend in with rest of the world. Just to clear the record...I'm not a vampire like you were probably thinking. There's not a name for what I am, but I have some similarities with vampires however. I can walk in the sunlight, but I can't be directly in the sunlight. If I do, my skin starts to disintegrate. I'm slightly pale. My hair is chestnut brown and is cut into a sort of bob. I have an oddly sensitive hearing. I've lived with my adoptive father, Roy Mustang. He took me in when I came from the gate when I was young. He went through a lot to be granted permission from the Fuhrer to become my guardian. He was granted permission as long as I stayed in control. He's taken care of me ever since. But lately, he's been pestering me about taking my medicines. He says I act like a child when it comes to my medication. Speaking of which…
"You need it Amaya. Take it. I don't want my daughter going berserk with random people in the cities. Especially now that you are a certified state alchemist and will be going on missions."
I sighed. "I won't need it because I'm not going on missions. What made you think that I was going to leave Central?" I asked.
"You have an assignment as the Nightwater Alchemist."
Ugh...Why me?
"Oh and Lieutenant Hawkeye wanted to see you off for your mission."
Oh yea..Ms. Riza...She knows about me too. The only people that know about me are dad, Ms. Riza, Hughes, and the fuhrer. The doctors I go to just believe I have rare conditions.
"Don't worry, I won't send you to do some ridiculous jobs." he said ruffling my hair." It's more of an accompanying mission." He put on his uniform and walk to the door. When he opened the door, he turned to me. "I need you to be in my office dressed and smiling in three hours, understood."
I stood straight."Yes sir."
"That's my girl." And with that he left.
I ate breakfast, performed my morning routine and put on black pants a blackshirt and my black jacket. In case you didn't know...I like black. I cleaned up and got my sun glasses and umbrella. I opened my umbrella and headed towards HQ.
I walked around the corner to Central HQ and stopped. I kept my head down and my umbrella opened until I walked into HQ. The receptionist in the lobby just saw me and waved me to go to dad's office. I was in front of the door to his office. I removed my glasses and put them in my pocket. I was about to enter when an intense throbbing pain erupted in my chest. I put my hand over my heart.
"Ow" I whispered. I took a few deep breaths. I guess I should have taken my medicine...
Oh we'll. Let's see what dad has in store for me now. I entered through the door.
"Hey dad" I greeted. "Hi Ms. Riza" I saw Mrs. Riza standing behind the dad.
"Hi Amaya" said Riza
"Take a seat" my dad ordered. I appeared at the chair and sat down.
I say down and held my umbrella in my lap.
"The Lt and I talked about this and after much consideration, we've decided to send you on a mission" said the Colonel.
"I know...sir" I stated.
"A mission with a partner" said the Lt. "Are you up for it?"
"Sure. Beats sitting around the house doing nothing all day..." I said.
"Your partner should be arriving any minute" said the Colonel.
The door suddenly flew open.
"Alright Colonel Bastard, what do you want now?" the voice growled.
That's when the pain hit me. I've never felt anything like it. Control yourself, dad's words echoed in my head. I began to see double.
"Are youalright?" asked the Lt.
"Excuse me" I said. I kept my nose covered and ran out of the office. I didn't hesitate and I ran out into the hallway, panting and clutching my chest. I ran a few hallways away from the Colonel's office. I leaned against a wall and slouched down to the floor. I put my chin on my knees, still trying to calm the pain.
Meanwhile...
Ed and Al looked at the chair where the girl had sat in.
"Uh what just happened?" asked Ed.
"Fullmetal, Alphonse, stay here" said the Colonel.
"Whatever" said Ed.
The Colonel and Riza dashed out of the room, looking for Amaya.
She has never done that. Thought Mustang.
The two officers searched the hallways near the office and found her, curled up in a corner.
"Are youalright?" asked the Colonel. "The pain, it hurts make it stop," said Amaya. She kept her face down.
"Hawkeye bring me her syringe" Mustang said.
"Yes sir" and with that Hawkeye turned and rushed down the hall.
"Amaya, look at me" said the Colonel.
"No" said Amaya.
"Amaya!" the Colonel picked up her face. Her eyes were fading to an odd green.
"You need totake your medicine" said the Colonel.
"No" said Amaya, getting out of the Colonel's grip. When she spoke, the Colonel noticed blood in her mouth.
"You need to take it" said the Colonel.
"If you keep this up, you'll die" said the Lt. walking up with a syringe.
"I can control myself without it" Amaya said stubbornly. Hawkeye stuck the needle in Amaya's arm and injected the liquid. Amaya sucked in air and began convulsing. After about twenty seconds, her body calmed.
"You ran out of the office like it was on fire. You're coughing up blood! Admit it you're sick" said the Colonel. He hated talking to her daughter like this. She didn't ask to become what she is. But if she was to go on a mission with Ed and Al, she needed to control herself.
"Will you start taking your medicine when you get home?" asked the colonel. Amaya closed her eyes for a second then said "Ok. I'll try".
"Let's go back to the office" said the Lt.
"Okay" Amaya stood up.
"That's my girl" said the Colonel.
"Think you can handle it?" asked the Lt.
"I think so" said Amaya. The three walked back to the office.
"Thank you" said Amaya.
** *Amaya's POV** *
I took a few deep breaths and walked into the office. A person sat in the chair next to what was my seat before I had my moment.
"Oh hey there Colonel" he greeted.
"Who are you?" he asked turning to me. I decided to take an opportunityto take in the appearance of the person. He had blonde hair pulled back into a braid, golden eyes, a long red coat and a blackshirt and black pants. He seemed short compared to dad, but he was taller than my by almost a whole head! He seemed older than he looked. He wore gloves.
"Brother, where are your manners?" asked a childlike voice. Behind him was a giant suit of armor. He had red eyes in the eye holes and was way taller than the guy in the chair.
"Fullmetal I'd like you to meet your new companion for your mission," said the Colonel.
"Oh, she's my partner?" asked Ed. I nodded. "Oh…Sorry about earlier. I'm Edward Elric the Fullmetal Alchemist. You can call me Ed. And you are," he hinted for me to introduce myself.
"Oh, I'm Amaya Mustang, the Nightwater Alchemist" I said. My voice stuttered. His eyes widened as he looked between dad and I.
"What?"
"The nightwater alchemist is in fact my daughter.
Ed's stares began to make me feel my heart rate accelerated. He extended his hand. I felt my hand shaking when shookhis hand. It felt cold.
So he has automail, I thought. Cool.
"I'm sorry about earlier," I said.
"It's alright" said Ed. I looked away from his face and at the suit of armor behind him.
"I'm afraid I didn't catch your name" I said.
"Oh I'm Alphonse Elric, you can call me Al" Al extended his hand.
"An honor to meet you both" I said shaking Al's hand. After our introductions we turned to dad.
"What's the mission?" I asked.
"The Elric brothers will explain on the way."Dad then turned to Ed and Al.
"Now this is Amaya's first mission, let alone first time out of Central, so Fullmetal, Alphonse, I want you to take good care of her. My daughter is very special to me."
"Yeah yeah." Edward said waving his hand nonchalantly in the air.
" The three of you are to leave tomorrow at 13:00 hours. Understood?" asked the Colonel.
"Yes sir" I said.
"Whatever" said Ed.
"Good, Fullmetal, Alphonse, you're dismissed. Amaya," said the Colonel. "Stay here for a few minutes" Dad said.
I nodded. "Okay" I replied. Edand Al left the office. I'll see if I can get enough medicine for you for your trip. You will take them."
"Yes sir."
"Oh and try to not lose control." Dad explained.
When we got home, I went straight to the kitchen. Dad already had the needles and pills out and a cup of water.
"You can do it" he encouraged. I looked away as he injected me with the needle. My body began to shake uncontrollably for a moment. When my body calmed, I took my pills and drank the water. The pain subsided almost instantly.
"What did I tell you" my dad said. " Now take three shots a day and three pills a day."
"Okay" I said.
"Go pack your things for tomorrow" he said.
"Yes sir." I muttered. I went to my room and tossed a suitcase onto mybed. I threw random black shirts, random pairs of blackpants, night gowns, black shoes, underclothes, my black jacket, and my umbrella. Seeing I had enough stuff, I shut my suitcase and set it beside my desk on the other side of the room. I laid in my bed.
Tomorrow I would be going on myfirst mission with twopeople I don't know. A giant suit of armor and o man with automail. Ed, well he looks interesting. I've only met one person with golden eyes before.
I knew one thing for sure...
This was going to be an interesting mission…
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Adima