It was a cold night. I was lying in my alley. Well, it wasn't 'my' alley, But I've slept here for over a year now. There was only one greenish container. And me with some of my stuff. I was thinking about redecorating it here. It's so boring. Damn, It's cold. Maybe I should try to make a fire or something. Even when it isn't allowed. I just wanted to get up when I felt something. I felt two people nearby. One was wearing an military uniform. The other was carrying a knife. 'Shit, he is going to kill him' I thought. I ran out of my alley and did something I haven't done for so long. I uses my water alchemy. I stood behind the man with the knife, both my hand palms in his direction and used the water beneath the bridge to capture him. It is a special trick of mine. Two layers of water circling around him. The outer one circling faster so when you try to escape you will be circled back in. The man in the uniform turned around, he looked a bit shocked. I'm not surprised by that. ''Uhm, thank you, I think. What happened?'' He asked, still shocked. ''He was carrying a knife and was going to kill you. I needed to stop him so… I locked him up.'' I answered a bit insecure. He is someone from the military after al. And I am here illegal. ''Thank you, I have never seen this form of alchemy. Where are you from?'' ''I am from the south of Aerugo.'' ''That's far away. Where do you live now, if I may ask?'' ''There.'' I pointed at the alley. ''You don't have a home? Well, come with me for one night. I will give you food and some other clothes to thank you.'' ''That's very nice of you, sir. But I won't accept your offer. I just did what I needed to do. That's al.'' ''I insist that you come with me. After I have called the military police to pick this guy up. What is your name?'' ''It's Rayna, sir.'' ''Please stop calling me sir. I'm Roy. Nice to meet you Rayna.'' He put out his hand. I shook it. ''Just wait here, I be right back.'' He said, then he ran off to the nearest phone booth.
While he was gone. I went back to my alley to grab some important stuff which I can't abandon. I don't think I can stay here. That Roy dude wouldn't allow me there. And I guess it will be nice. I haven't eaten properly for a long time. And other clothes isn't a bad idea either. I just hope I won't have a nightmare tonight. I don't want to explain that to this guy. I was just finished when he came around the corner. ''There you are, the police will be here in about five minutes. Then we can go. I'm glad you haven't decided to ran off when I was gone. I really want to return something to you for saving my life.'' 'You didn't even give me the time for that.' I thought when I walked with him to the guy I captured. He didn't look very happy. We sat on the bridge for a while, until the police arrived. Roy stood up and went to talk to them. After discussing something, and some pointing and looking at me, he came back. ''Can you set him free now so they can take him?'' He asked. ''Sure.'' I answered, I stood in front of the guy. Pointed both of my hand palms again and set him free. Everyone looked amazed. It was a bit embarrassing. ''That was absolutely amazing. Well, we are done here. Please come with me.'' Roy said when he took me by my arm.
We walked for a while until we reached a house. It wasn't a very small house. But not very big either. He brought me in and let me sit on the couch. He went into the kitchen to get me some food. ''Normally people would inspect the room or at least watch around. But you're not even moving your eyes. You're very different from everyone I've met.'' He said while walking in the room with some bread. I looked surprised. 'He is very observing' I thought. ''Well, uhm, I never do that. Thanks for the food.'' I said fast, and I grabbed a piece of bread. ''It's okay. You don't need to stress out when I say something, it's just different. Just like your hair, I have never seen someone with blue hair before. Is it your natural colour or have you coloured it?'' ''I have coloured it, where I come from we have special alchemy for this. Our hair can become every colour we want.'' I was relieved that he didn't continue about me not looking at anything. I would have to explain to much. And I barely know him. ''That's amazing. May I ask why you came to Amestris? You could have stayed there. It sounds nice.'' ''I came here because there was nothing left for me there. My parents have died a long time ago. And the ones taking care of me weren't the nicest people of the world. And I wanted to learn different alchemy.'' I answered. I regretted it immediately, now he wants to know more. And I might tell him too much. I shouldn't have come here. I should have stayed in my alley, safe from everything and everyone.
He looked at me. 'Now it comes.' I thought. ''Okay, would you like to shower before you go to sleep? I will give you something to sleep in. And just use what you need. I don't care.'' He said. I looked a bit shocked, again. He didn't ask about anything. Does he know I didn't want to tell him? Or doesn't he care? ''Yes please.'' I answered him. He stood up and walked out of the room. When he came back, he had some clothes with him. Probably his. ''Come, I will take you to the bathroom. Here are the clothes. I'm sorry if they are too big. This is the best I could find.'' He said. I followed him to the bathroom. ''Thank you.'' I said before closing the door. I started to undress myself and 'looked' into the mirror. The skin which isn't covered in make-up is very white. Almost as white as the sink. Combined with my red eyes and 'officially' black hair I understood why the people were scared for me. Entirely when you consider the trouble they have had here with the homunculi. I look just like one. Luckily I am capable to change my hair colour. And the make-up helps a lot. I only need to find a way to change my eye colour. That will make life easier. I also looked at the transmutation circle at the back of my shoulder. I hated that circle. But it helps me controlling the water, together with the one on my arm. Which is created by me.