Okay, before I get started. If LanFan seems out of character to you, That's SUPPOSED to happen. At least a little anyway. So don't yell at me,'kay?

This Double-shot is an in the moment kind of story. Made from sudden inspiration of ya wanna call it that.

I gripped the cloth they put in my mouth tightly, to stop the screams of pain from getting to loud. We were in a cabin, remote from Central City. We had been in a huge battle. We came out successful for the most part. We captured the Homunculus called Gluttony. Master Ling had bounded him with tight cords Edward has transmuted for him. I wasn't there myself. I had to hide in the sewers and get away. If I hadn't, the Fuhrer, 'King' Bradly, would have killed Master Ling. I couldn't let that happen. When I had regained consciousness I told the young Lord to leave me behind and run, but he refused. My arm wasn't moving. Bradly had sliced it in battle. So I thought quickly and sliced it off.

If I hadn't he would be dead.

It was my duty as a guard to protect Master Ling no matter the cost.

Whether my arm or my life.

The doctor who was treating my wound where my arm used to be I believe, was called Dr. Knox. I didn't really know where Colonel Mustang had gotten him from, but he had, and I am grateful. I can continue to stay by the young Lord's side. Fuu would be here, but he had to take a supposed 'dead' officer of this land's military to Xing for refugee.

I tried not to make to much noise. It would bother the others, and I didn't want Master Ling to worry. For some reason he always did that. He would worry for his guard. It was all very sweet, and at times I loved it. However, I hated that I made him worry so. I felt guilt every time he did, because I was bringing him down. I would die for the young Lord so he needn't worry about my sake. He needs to worry for himself. Certainly with his goals, he must know sacrifices on our part are necessary. I will meet each one and sacrifice it myself without hesitation.

The treatment continued for quite a long time. Lieutenant Hawkeye at my side as well as Dr. Knox. Soon it was over and he bandaged me up and layed a cool wet cloth on my forehead. I was still in pain, but I knew this was all necessary. I had no other choice. When were going into this journey I knew I would have to be ready for such things. I only wish Master won't fret over such a thing. I had my eyes closed tight throughout the entire procedure, but not it was over so I eased myself a little bit. I managed to open my eyes. I saw Edward at my bed side. I also saw Colonel Mustang, Lieutenant Hawkeye, and Al at the foot of my bed. Dr. Knox was cleaning his medical equipment. The only one who wasn't here was Master Ling.

"Your little trapped worked." I turned to Edward. I smiled weakly, but I was glad. We had gotten away. We beat them.

"I'm useless without my arm though...I'll need a replacement." I told him. He looked at me with a bit of solemn surprised. He then looked at his arm and smiled. He turned back to me.

"You know, I could introduce you to a great enginer." I smiled. He knew that ment alot to me.

Colonel Mustang went out into the hall to introduce himself to Milord. The others soon followed. I was to stay in bed. I did as I should have, but I wanted nothing more than to return to Master Ling's side as soon as possible. I wanted to see him. He hadn't come in the room to see me, and it bothered me. Was he blaming himself? I hoped not. He had no reason to. I had been the one to be hurt, and I was the one to make the sacrifice. I always swore to myself I would do it all, so he wouldn't have to hinder himself with giving up any part of him. He should be king just as he is.

As Prince Ling Yao.

As My Lord.

As My Love.

Yes, I believe that my feelings for him are those of love. It was an odd love, but I will identify it as such. No mear devotion, though it is a huge part of why I feel the way I do, could make me want to give everything for this man. We grew up together in Xing. He has been around me for so long, since we were children. We still aren't adults yet. We are young, but I don't think that makes my naive notions towards him just the confusion and hormones of a mear adolescent.

I have thought that I was something important to the prince, but I never delved deeper into much of that field. It was against our social casts to think of such things. Nobility being with their servant. It's cliche but it is true. I have wondered once in a while what would happen if he returned my feelings. However I would leave them as just that, what-ifs. I would never voice my feelings un less it was called for.

Some shouted interrupted my train of thoughts. It was Master Ling, Colonel Mustang, and Edward. Soon after I heard inhuman grumbling and some gasps. I jolted up in my bed, only to be greeted with the sharp pangs of pain which made me lie right back down. A strange incredibly loud roar sound pierced through the air. The cabin we were in was ripped apart it sounded like. It began collapsing. What on Earth happened? Is everyone else okay? What about the homunculus? I heard someone come into the room. It was the young Lord. He sat me up gently.

"C'mon, We're getting out of here." he told me. I held where my arm used to be. I had to ask.

"What is it? What's happening?" I was fatigued. I didn't notice that I was a little to close to the young Lord. He didn't seem to mind though. It wasn't the time to worry about these things. I know this is quite out of the moment, but his embrace felt very warm, comforting even.

"The Homunculus. He had another monster inside his belly. He's swallowing up everything in sight." he told me. So it was the Homunculus who made that sound? It must be terrifying to look at. I heard the scuffle between the others outside. I then heard a blast of fire, but soon it was gone. Master Ling carried me out of the cabin. He slung my remaining arm over his shoulder. He carried me to Dr, Knox's car. He yelled at us to get in. We both felt a presence over in the bushes. We glanced sharply to the brush where the forest started, but we saw nothing.

Dr Knox yelled at us to stop hesitating and get in, but the young Lord protested. He was worried about Ed and the others. He always is much to caring. Perhaps that's one of the things I liked most about him. Master Ling remained at the side of the car. Soon the others came running to us. Mustang was being propped up by Riza, he seemed hurt. He and Riza got into the car. Master Ling then placed me in the car next to Riza. He shut the door after that.

They told him he was no use in battle at that moment. They then warned that he should do something about King Bradly. Dr. Knox then yelled at them to get in the car, but Ed, Alphonse and Master Ling said it looked full. They said they would stay and get as much information out of Gluttony as they could. The adults protested, saying they couldn't let a bunch of kids fight for them, but they were shot down. I was panting. Milord was going to go fight that thing, with just the pipsqueak and an empty suit of armor? No, I had to go with him.

"Look after Lan Fan." My Lord told Riza. He then ran off.

"Wait, My Lord!" I shouted after him as best I could, but he was already off with Ed and Al. Dr. Knox began to drive off. I couldn't let my Lord do this with just those two. They were reckless idiots, just like him! I needed to help him. I needed to be by his side. What if he died? It would be all my fault! I'd be a failure as a body guard. As his friend! I couldn't just lay in my pity and pain and let him go alone. I lay in the back seat, as if I wasn't going to try to leave. I stayed like that for a few minutes, to let Riza and Mustang let their guard down. I tried to save all my strength. I then felt Riza move her arms from my body.

That was my chance.

I mustered all my strength and kicked through the window space. I slipped through the window opening and landed on the ground with a thud. They would turn back to get me. I was sure it would be something they would try. I shouted back to the car.

"Please, do not turn back! Get to Central! I will be fine!" I then darted for the woods. I maneuvered through the trees trying to find the three boys who left us to pursue their reckless goal. I was empty on strength, I was weak. I knew this, but my determination to protect Master Ling was my drive. A drive I could rely on forever. I heard roars and other sounds deeper in the forest. I tried to follow the sounds. I knew it would lead me to him. I saw a clearing coming up. The sounds were coming from there. I heard rubble and some metal slam into the ground.

"Hey stay out of my way guys I'm busy here!" Master Ling! He was near. I had found him. I quickened my pace.

"Go for It Gluttony!" I heard a raspy voice shout. I jumped into the clearing, but I was to late. Gluttony had made the beast in his stomach swallow Edward and Ling whole. along with part of the ground and trees. He also ate.

Me?

but, That wasn't me! I was right here. Someone pretending to be me? Why would they pretend to be me? We're they trying to slow My Lord down? Why would that slow him down?

So many questions flowed through my mind, but one was louder than all the others.

What happened to Master Ling?

Was He dead?

Did I fail?

Why?

If only I was quicker, I could have pushed him out of the way. I saw Alphonse tackle the monster that was Gluttony to the ground. He was shouting for his brother, and my Lord. He told him to spit them out. I made my way over, quietly. I was shaking a bit. The pain of how weak I was wasn't much compared to the sting of tears forming in my eyes. I was to late to help him. to late..- wait. maybe I wasn't. This feeling was odd. I knew that if he was truly dead, I'd feel much worse than this. I would feel like my whole world crashed down on me. That wasn't what I was feeling. Perhaps..-

Gluttony's monster stomach soon closed up, like a zipper on someone's jacket. I didn't even listen to what they were saying anymore. I had this gut feeling that everything wasn't as it seemed here. My Lord..He wasn't dead. I could feel it. He was alive it that beasts stomach. I had faith that this wasn't the last of my ambitious prince. Alphonse and that monster were busy bickering. I knew Alphonse was going to be angry that I didn't escape with the adults. While he was fretting about his brother, I lifted up the back plate of his armor. I slipped inside of him, hoping he was in to much distress to notice. Once inside I quickly slipped the back of his armor back down. I hoped he wouldn't notice.

I heard him wail and punch the ground. I felt bad for him. I really did. However, I had this feeling I should keep absolute quiet. I shouldn't let him know I was inside him. I decided to rest and gather my strength inside Al. I would stay in the loop by being inside him. I wouldn't be lost. Clearly Al would be going somewhere to try and get his brother back. I wished to get Master Ling back, so remaining with him was the best option I had.

I remained inside him for a long time. I didn't intend to make myself known to him until it was needed. I thought about all that had happened in these past hours. Things happened so fast. I lost an arm, a monster had eaten Master Ling. I wanted to slice the fat blob into pieces. He swallowed him! Swallowed him whole! He was to be emperor of Xing, not a piece of food to be digested.

I was still doubtful of my feelings on whether he was really alive or not. Before I was confident he was alright, but now that confidence was depleting. He had been eaten by a monster. Even if he was alive in there, what terrors were waiting for him in that monster's omniverous stomach? Other monsters. disease? What? I had no clue. I didn't wish to think on the matter anymore. I had to let my gut lead me to the truth. The truth that My Lord was alive and I would see him again.

I fell asleep inside Al. I had to gather what strength I could get. I didn't get a very comfortable sleep, but I knew I had managed to get at least an hour. I didn't know how long I had really been asleep exactly. Alphonse had moved from where he, Edward, and Master Ling had fought the Homunculi. I don't think he had noticed me inside him yet though. I was grateful that he hadn't. I heard Gluttony and him talking when I had woken up.

"Father made all of us! He made me, and Lust. Even Envy!" Gluttony said. The Homunculi had a Father? who made them? I knew hiding inside Al would be beneficial. I was getting more information for Master Ling. Al and Gluttony spoke about 'gate keepers' or something. I felt a horrible presence wherever we were. I felt so horrible in there. I wanted to throw up. Purge the feeling from my stomach. I didn't know why I felt this way, but I felt that everything was crawling around me. It felt awful. I stayed quiet as Al moved on through this place. After another long period of time he stopped.

"So, this is it?" I heard Al finally speak. Your Father is on the other side?"

"M-hm! That's right!" I heart Gluttony reply. Their Father. What a grotesque man he must be. I heard a pair of doors creak open. I felt cold as Al walked forward.

"Hello Father! I brought you a human sacrifice!" Gluttony said with glee. I felt Al started freaking out.

"What? Father? Where?" I heard Al gasp. What was happening? Did he spot this 'Father'?

"And Who is this?" I heard a stern voice ask.

"...Dad?" I heard Alphonse mutter. Dad? Did that mean?..

I heard Gluttony freaking out, and liquid splashing about. What was happening? Perhaps this father punished him? I wished I could see what was going on out there. I heard him gag, throw up even. Something was happening to him. Something big. He began shouting and I heard lighting flashes. What on Earth was going on? I heard an incredibly loud slam, no two. and then what sounded like a roar. It didn't sound like Gluttony. I couldn't understand what I was hearing. I heard some moaning sounds. Then that Father person spoke.

"Envy?"

"Envy? That thing?" I heard Al repeat. He must know who Envy is. He must look different then normal if he would ask such a question. I then felt Al started running.

"Brother!" Edward? Then that means..Master Ling must be there as well! I knew he would be okay. Oh, How dare I doubt him. I never should. I was so preoccupied with my thoughts I didn't notice what was happening on the outside. I heard more fumbling. Ed was saying something about Al hurting him and that Al missed him.

"I'm Sorry..,but I thought you were dead.." I heard Al say clearly. I even felt him trembling. He must have been so worried about his brother. They only really have each other as family left. I'm glad he was relieved with his brother's presence. "

"What the, Hoenheim?" I heard Ed say.

"Interesting. Steal appendages.. and an armor body.." 'Father' or, perhaps Hoenheim, mused. They began to talk of Edward and Alphonse' father. Apparently this man wasn't him, but he knew him. Edward shouted something about his mother. I didn't have much of a motive to listen. I was trying to guess where exactly we would be considering how far Alphonse had walked. I had a good sense of direction, so I was trying to find how We could all have an escape if we needed one.

Suddenly I felt alchemic power form Al's hand back on. Then I heard someone perform more alchemy, on Ed's wrist.

"You both are important human resources, you must remain alive and healthy." Father said. They brothers talked about alchemy without any movement between themselves. I didn't understand what they were talking about so I disregarded it.

"You aren't human. What are the hell is inside you! " I heard My Lord say. He sounded like he raised a blade to the man. He has never sounded so angry and driven before. It was in all honesty, a bit terrifying. I always loved how caring and determined he was. They was he was acting now wasn't right.

"I would ask who you are, but I honestly don't care." He replied bitterly. How dare he. insulting Master Ling. I would murder this man, but Master would probably get to it first. I felt a battle coming on, so I found it best to remain inside Al, then jump out when Master became tired. I would be his ace in the hole.

More like ace in the armor. Hahaha.

What, I can have a sense of humor at a time like this can't I?

I heard hesitation. Was My Lord nervous? He had no need to be. I was there for him, even though he did not know it.

"You can go ahead and eat him." I heard father tell Gluttony. Gluttony happily accepted. I heard Ed protest and I felt Al run, probably over to Master Ling. I thank him in my head. Being close to my Master always kept me at ease. I also had a better chance to protect him now. Father spoke of something, but I couldn't quite heard what it was. Al filled in Ed on who this man was, because he did not know. I heard Master speak of him not healing his wounds and that he didn't like him. He was hurt? I started to feel worried. He was always a woozy person, despite how strong willed he is. Before I knew it Ed and Al were in some sort of small fight. I covered my mouth as to not blow my cover by any accidental sounds.

In the mist of it all I could barely hear fully what everyone was saying. I heard Ed getting mad at someone calling him a pipsqueak again. I then heard a loud resounding step on the ground. It reverberated everywhere. Something happened. Something stopped, I felt it. Something terribly wrong just occured. I felt Al's hands clap together to transmute but nothing came of it. He was surprised. I felt something slam Al to the ground, causing me to thump against him. I heard Al gasp a little. He finally noticed my weight inside him. I quietly muttered to him to be quiet.

"Shh." I wanted him to keep me a secret. Something was bound to happen. I could feel it in the pit of my stomach. It twisted and yanked at my heart strings. I dreaded what I was to hear next come from outside Alphonse's cold armor.

"Ed! Al!" I heard the Young Lord shout, but he must have been tackled to the ground. I heard him slam to the ground with a thud. The clang of his weapon tinkered against the ground. Envy, Al and Ed bickered, but I just couldn't concentrate on what they were fighting about. The feeling in my stomach was unbearable. It was churning. Why was I feeling this way? Why? Sadly, my questions were answered soon enough.

"You may proove useful to me after all." Father spoke. "I could always use another pawn in the rotation." What? Who was he speaking to. Ed and Al were supposed 'human sacrifices'. So That means..

"Is that.. a Philosopher Stone?"

"Oh, so you're going to do that?"

"What is he doing Envy!"

"He's going to make a new Homunculus."