Author's Note: I don't think anyone has done this before. If they have, I haven't seen it. If you do know of anyone that has had this strange idea, please let me know.

Disclaimer: I don't own 'em, I just torture 'em.

Roy Mustang walked into his office and sat down at his desk. He shivered. What the fuck am I supposed to do? They did not cover this situation in officer's training!

Four hours earlier

"Colonel Mustang, sir, we have received a report that a 'strange animal' has been seen in a residential area about three miles from here. The report indicates that it may in fact be a chimera." First Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye looked at her commanding officer. "We have orders to go to the area and capture the animal."

"Well, Hawkeye, this is very interesting. Get the men together." Mustang frowned, he wasn't overly fond of chimeras. "The Elric brothers were here earlier. If this is a chimera, I don't want them near it. Unless we have to, I don't want Ed around another chimera. Not after Tucker."

Hawkeye nodded in agreement. "I think that's a wise decision, sir."

"Let's go."

The soldiers moved down the alley. "Alright, people. This animal is described as being about a foot tall, covered with brown fur, with strange ears and abnormally large eyes. Our orders are to capture it alive. I repeat, alive."

Mustang and Hawkeye watched as the soldiers searched the buildings in the area. "Sir, do you think this is nothing but a wild goose chase?"

Mustang glanced at the sky, the sun would be setting soon. "I don't know, Lieutenant. If it is, I will be very relieved."

Hawkeye nodded. She knew what it meant if it was real.

Screams suddenly came from a building nearby. Soldiers rushed to see and help. Mustang charged ahead, his gloves on his hands, his fingers ready to snap. Upon reaching the doorway, he saw why the soldiers had screamed.

The building was full of animals, some normal, others the victims of cruel alchemic experiments. A large transmutation circle was drawn on the floor, and a cage sat in the middle. Inside the cage was a small white cat with gold eyes. Movement in the corner drew Mustang's attention.

Squatting next to a broken cage was a brown, furry thing. It's eyes caught the light from the setting sun and flashed red. This was what had caused the soldiers terror. The thing's legs seemed to have too many joints, and it's face was some horrible combination of what appeared to be a monkey and a dog. At least, that's what Mustang thought it was. He wasn't too sure.

"Sir! What should we do first?"

Mustang glanced at the transmutation circle. "Whoever put that cat in the circle can't have gone far. Have the men spread out, search the building and the area. Be careful. Anyone who could do this is not sane and is very, very dangerous."

Hawkeye nodded. She turned to the men next to her and began to direct the searchers. "Sir, what should we do with the animals?"

"Take all of them to headquarters for now, we'll sort them all out later. Dammit. I want this sonofabitch caught."

"We will sir. I'll start the removal of the animals."

Mustang nodded.

"Colonel, if I could have a moment…" Some of the other officers had questions for Mustang. While he dealt with them, Hawkeye went to the cage with the white cat in it.

" Well, you look unharmed. Let's get you back to –

An enormous flash of blue-white light lit the interior of the building. Mustang, half blinded by the flash, caught a glimpse of a figure running towards the door. "Get him!" he bellowed as loudly as he could. "NOW!" A gasp from behind him made him spin around.

A small figure lay in the middle of the transmutation circle. It wore a blue military uniform. It had blond hair. It also had furry white ears and a long, fluffy white tail.

"Riza?"

Roy pounded his fists against the desk. He had soldiers combing the city for the alchemist. Unfortunately, in the flash from the transmutation, no one had gotten a good look at the figure.

I have to do something. Riza will probably be waking up soon, I hope. What am I supposed to do?

BANG! The door flew open.

"Colonel! What's going on? I heard in the mess hall that Lieutenant Hawkeye was hurt this afternoon. What happened, you bastard?"

Mustang stared at Edward Elric. Alphonse Elric was leaning against the doorway. Al's armor might not have changed expressions, but Mustang could feel the worry coming off both brothers.

"There was a bit of an accident. Both of you should sit down. I'll explain."

Ed stared at the Colonel. "She's been turned into a chimera, hasn't she?"

"Yes."

Ed exploded. "How could you let this happen? She's your most loyal aide! I didn't think you could be this careless with a human life, you goddamn bastard! Don't you remember Tucker and what that fuckhead did to Nina? Well? Do you?"

Mustang stared at Ed. "Yes, Ed I remember. Every single moment is playing over and over again in my mind, and I do remember that bastard Tucker! I'll be screaming at myself for a long time over this, you don't need to help me with that! Instead, how about you get off your high and mighty tower and help me help Hawkeye?" Onyx eyes met gold, and Ed flinched from the fury and self-loathing in Mustang's gaze. He dropped his eyes to the floor.

"You're right, Colonel. We'll help Hawkeye." Ed quietly stated. "What do you want us to do?"

Mustang dropped his head into his arms and sighed. He rolled his head to the side and peeked at Ed. "You two are the most familiar with Tucker's work. My family has a house about six miles outside of Central. No one is there right now. I want you to take Riza there and see if you can figure out a way to reverse this." Mustang held up a finger, he could see Ed was going to interrupt. "I have to stay here in town for at least a few weeks. I'll study what was in that building and tell you all the information I find out. Hawkeye can't stay here, but someone has to find that alchemist. We are going to have to work together, Fullmetal."

Ed nodded slowly. "Alright. You have to let us know everything. We'll keep you informed on how she's doing.' Ed swallowed, and Mustang could see the fear in his eyes.

"I won't let her end up like Nina."

Author's note part two: So! That was nice and light! There will be some funnier moments to come. There will also be some terrifying moments to come. Next chapter - Hawkeye wakes up.