Author's notes-So Heachan really helped out a lot with this story. It is definitely going to be one of my darker stories. Just thought I would warn you, I'm not going to be nice so those who don't like Ed getting hurt, a lot, I suggest one of those fluff stories. I hear they're nice.

Scene One: Central Command

Humiliation...it was a feeling that he refused to accept. Envy couldn't stand it, this idea of anyone looking down on him. Of anyone thinking less of him,especially a mere human being. Just the thought of it made him feel something like illness in the depth of his stomach. This pitiful state of mind had been sparked by that arrogant little pipsqueak and he didn't even know it. That made it all the more enraging to the homunculus. The kid was already cocky and his attitude was something that never did make much sense in Envy's eyes. He had single handedly destroyed the only family he had. How could he possibly have any confidence left in himself. And yet it practically radiated off him and it pissed Envy off.

To make matters worse, Edward Elric knew he was important now. Father needed him and thus he was untouchable even if he didn't understand why. The sacrifice acted as though he was more important then those Father had created along with Envy. And why shouldn't he think that. Lust had been killed with little consequence as was Gluttony. They were expendable to Father but not the state alchemist. That pathetic human that should have been left to wallow in his sin and never be allowed to stand on two legs after what he'd done. Envy wanted to break him. To make sure he didn't get back up again and that the fire in his soul was snuffed out. Of course his creator would never approve of such a personal goal. The homunculi would have gladly used someone close to Edward in order to hurt him most however the mechanic was now off limits for the time being. If Edward or his brother acted inappropriately then Envy would be allowed to have his fun with her, in order to set an example. But until then, she was leverage. The armored boy was of no use to him either. Being in a body that could feel no pain wasn't much fun for Envy to torment.

With each conclusion, he reached the only obvious answer to his dilemma. And as he singled out this idea that was quickly turning into a plan, he found he enjoyed the thought of it more and more. None of the others would understand why he couldn't let it go. And if Father knew what he wanted to do, he would forbid him from such an act. But the sacrifice needed to know his place. It had been bad enough getting trapped in Gluttony with him, lowering the homunculus to the human's level. But then to actually need his help to get out of such a place, it was one too many hits to Envy's ego. And to add to the insult, the boy asked too many questions, demanding answers to things a meaningless human like him had no business even asking about. He acted like they were equals and that was never the case. Envy had to make it clear, had to beat it into him. Had to make him understand who he was dealing with.

So here he sat, perched high up, waiting for his prey. Dark clouds moved slowly over the city, drenching everything in a heavy blanket of rain. It was getting late and he knew if he waited long enough, he would get what he wanted. It was like the foolish boy was walking into a trap. Envy probably would have missed him in the downfall if he wasn't wearing such a vibrant color. But the red of his jacket stood out like a target, just waiting to be pounced upon. And Envy did just that. Whistling loudly to get the blond's attention as he exited the building, Edward glanced up just as Envy leaped into the air. The alchemist's eyes widened in shock as well as fear as the homunculus brought his full weight down on him. That look on his face brought such joy to Envy, he wanted to savior it. His feet made contact with the boy's chest, sending him to the ground hard. Perhaps Envy hadn't taken his weight into account as he landed, but he knew Edward was not going to fight him after such an impact. Slamming his back into the pavement, his head fell back, making contact with the wet ground in such a way that made the world spin faster. His metal arm landed at his side, bouncing once after the initial impact. Screws and several smaller parts broke loose, making a pinging sound on the concrete. Envy smiled maliciously as Ed's confused amber glance was interrupted when his eyes rolled back and the teen's eyelids closed. The homuculus stared down at his now caught prey as the rain continue to soak into his clothes. The weather had worked in his favor, keeping any onlookers off the streets.

"Mmm, guess I overdid it. Oh well."