WHISPERS OF A NIGHTMARE
Chapter 1
When you live a life of harmony...
Your happiness moves on with you when you're gone...
When you die...
You're free...
He was different...
He held a grudge...
...and when he died...
Strange things happened...
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The rain was coming down by the inch every minute, at least that's what it looked like to young alchemist as he gazed boredly out the window. He sighed, blowing his blonde bangs out of his face. It was a day beyond gloomy, and the forecast told of it only getting worse. A crack of lightening flashed in the distance, the low rumble of thunder following it like it had been for the past 30 minutes at the minimum. Another sigh escaped the boys lips as his watched the rain hit the glass of the window.
"There's more interesting things to do then stare in depression out the window, Fullmetal." The stern voice sounded from behind him. Ed wasn't quick to react to the older mans voice. He tilted his head back and looked up at the black haired man standing above him, now also looking out the window, his hands folded neatly behind his back.
"I second that, General!" Another voice came from further back in the room. Ed glanced a little in back of Roy at the couch in front of Roys desk. A boy, seeming only a few years younger then Ed, sat there, his feet up on the desk in front of him and giving Roy a thumbs up. He wore the usual military attire colors, with variations here and there, making it look different. Roy nodded to him to acknowledge his comment with a small smile.
"See, the Lieutenant Colonel knows as well." Roy replied, looking back down at the scowling blonde. Ed gave a huff and pushed up from the window sill. He pushed past Roy and mumbled something under his breath as he passed the orange haired boy on the couch.
"Well, what do you two geniuses think we should do? General lazy ass got all his paperwork done for today as surprising as that may be, and this idiot is just sitting here taking up my breathing air because he can't fly his little airplanes in the rain." Ed snapped, casting a threatening look at the boy sitting across from him. Roy walked back to his desk, sitting down in the big chair that seemed to fit his over sized ego. He watched as the Lieutenant Colonel leaned forward, narrowing his eyes at Edward.
"Whoa there, cub scout." He said, eying down the blonde. "I could fly my 'little airplanes' any time I want. I just chose to be on the safe side today, okay?" He passed Ed a challenging look. Roy laced his fingers in front of him before he chose to intervene.
"Alright Oliver." He said in an even tone that matched his calm expression. "Let's not start a riot." A knock on the door followed Roys statement. All three heads turned as the door opened and a familiar smiling face entered.
"Finally!" Oliver exclaimed. Alphonse looked at him and gave him an apologetic smile.
"Sorry I took so long..." He said, throwing a bag over to Oliver as he spoke. "Colonel Hawkeye wanted to show me something..." He held up an article from the newspaper as he stopped in front of Oliver. Ed leaned forward on the couch.
"What is it?" He asked, looking at his younger brother in curiosity. Al handed the paper over to Ed. Oliver unwrapped the sandwich that was in the bag Al threw to him, shoving it in his mouth and taking a huge bite.
"Anything interesting?" He asked, the words muffled by his mouth being full of food. Ed continued skimming, his eyebrow raising in interest.
"What is it?" Roy cut in, not bothering to get up from his seat.
"It says..." Ed started. "Supposed sightings of a ghost have led to crowds of people descending on the Resembool area over the holidays. The sightings have been reported on the outskirts of the small town. 'It looks like a large man with a long black cape down his back.' Says 17-year-old Ryan Bell who says to at least seen the ghost 6 times.
'Along the hill there are three telegraph poles and he appears to come out of the hedge at the second pole, run across the street, and run into the cabins used for vacationers.'
Ryans father Raymond runs a pub a short distance away from where the ghost has supposedly been seen by him and others. 'I was terrified when I saw him, he just emitted an aura of evil.' Reported another father living in the area who didn't believe in ghosts until this experience. 'I don't want my children anywhere near there.'
As with these sorts of things, rumors of what was or was not seen quickly spread. It was claimed that the apparition was that of a local man who lived in the area over 60 years earlier. It was said he used people as experiments for his alchemy, transmuting body parts until the experiments ended in the death of his victims. Although, police will not release any evidence of this over to the public.
The ghost phenomenon has caused the vacationing cabins to become vacant, many profits being lost by the owners. 'If anyone is willing to help put an end to this ghost, please be more then welcome to assist us.' The owner said."
"I think I know where we're going during our vacation time!" Oliver said in a sing-song tone, leaning forward as his excitement and wonder glowed in his purple eyes. Ed put the paper down and looked at the boy in shock. Roy stood up from his desk and walked over to the three younger men.
"What are you suggesting, Colonel?" He asked, picking up the paper to look it over himself. Oliver smiled widely, licking his lips and leaning forward.
"I say we pay this spot a little visit!" He replied. Eds jaw dropped to the floor.
"Are you crazy?!" He asked, his voice becoming higher then normal. Al blinked, looking back and forth between Oliver and Ed. This was about to become a heated debate.
"No! Think about it!" Oliver snapped, putting his sandwich down on the table in front of him. "We have a week vacation time! Maybe a week and a half give or take. We haven't decided what we're going to do yet! This comes up! I mean, Fullmetal, Flame, Toxin, and Theorem, the four best alchemists in the state...on a ghost hunt! How freaking awesome would that be?!" Roy, Al, and Ed all stared at Oliver as if he had just lost his mind.
"Not that freaking awesome!" Ed yelled, standing from his seat and glaring down at Oliver. A low growl came from the younger state alchemist as he remained seated.
"Well I think it's a great idea, and I know Al will agree with me!" His head turned up to the darker blonde standing next to him, his expression softening into a loving gaze. "Right, sweetheart?" He cooed. Al blinked and gulped, looking at Ed who was again gaping at both of them.
"No way! He wouldn't disagree with his own brother! Right Al?" Ed quickly got in, giving his younger sibling a hopeful look. Al looked back down at Oliver, then up at Ed.
"U-Uhh...Umm Well..." He stuttered, not knowing which side to chose. He knew either way he would be in a heap of trouble from one of them so it was a lose/lose situation. A look of confusion crossed Olivers eyes. He leaned up, pulling Al down a little.
"I mean...We'd get our own cabin...together...alone..." He said in his ear, his voice changing to a low husk. Als eyes widened, a tint of pink crossing his cheeks. Eds face scrunched up in disgust.
"Oh please! Al won't fall into that!" He snapped angrily. Al swallowed visibly and looked at Ed, a nervous smile creeping its way across his face.
"Well uhh actually, Brother..." He said, his smile followed by a nervous laugh. "Ginger has a point, We really don't have anything planned...and maybe this will work...we can even visit Winry..." Ed growled as he death glared his brothers boyfriend, then looked back up at Al.
"You just want to get laid." He mumbled angrily, crossing his arms over his chest and looking off to the side. Oliver snorted in amusement as he pulled Al down onto his lap, causing him to yelp in surprise.
"Oh come on, like you wouldn't give in if the stallion over here said that to you." He said, his head resting on Als shoulder as he looked at Roy who knew better then to get in the middle of an argument between the two. Al suppressed a laugh as his brother became disgruntled by the thought alone.
"No chance." Ed replied weakly, not making eye contact with anyone in the room. A small chuckle came from Roy as he made his way around the couch, leaning over the back of it.
"I beg to differ, Fullmetal." He said lowly, his head right next to Eds. The blonde turned away from him, pouting in a typical Ed-being-embarrassed fashion. "Although, Oliver is right. It would be an interesting adventure, in my personal opinion." He said and straightened his posture once more. Ed groaned in defeat.
"I don't see how this is so interesting..." He said, giving Roy a look that begged for them not to go. Roy gave another lighthearted chuckle. Oliver also laughed, looking at the flustered blonde haired alchemist.
"What? Scared of ghosts?" He teased, biting his bottom lip to suppress any laughter from escaping. Ed began to get angry now, and when Ed began to fume, Oliver became more amused.
"No! I'm not! I doubt there even is a ghost there!" He yelled, gritting his teeth at the orange haired demon in front of him. Another laugh escaped his lips, only enraging Edward more. He was surprised he hadn't ripped the boy apart limb by limb already.
"We'll see about that..."
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AUTHORS NOTE TIME
Alright, this is kind of based off of my other fanfic (Which is where Oliver is from). It takes place years later, after Al gets his body back, although Ed still has his automail. Anyone who's reading Absence Of Fear know who Oliver is, but you'll learn if you haven't. :)
Their ages are as follows:
Oliver - 17
Al - 19
Ed - 20
Roy - 34
hehe...oldie. :) lol
This will get pretty creepy...just as a warning. I love a good ghost story...who doesn't?
Reviews are always very appreciated.