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As Al and Ed walked closer to headquarters Ed had an uneasy feeling. Every time they had to cross the street, he grabbed Als arm and ran as fast as he could across.

Al didn't question it until the third time they had to cross the street. "Brother, stop it! Whats gotten into you?" He asked.

Ed panted catching his breath. "What do you mean Al?" He asked, playing dumb.

Al sighed. "Ed if something's bothering you, you can always tell me." Al reassured.

"There's nothing to tell. Come on, headquarters is right over there." Ed said, pointing to the big building across from them. Al sighed and decided he would drop it. For now at least.

When they were safe inside Ed let out a breath that he didn't know he was holding. Al gave him a look that read "I know somethings up." Ed pretended he didn't see that. Hawkeye saw them and walked over.

"Hello Edward, Alphonse. The Colonel has been waiting for you." She explained.

Ed groaned, he didn't want to go on a mission and leave Al alone. "Thanks, I'll go see what life threatening job it is now." Ed said as he waved goodbye to her. Al followed behind Ed still watching him. "Al I feel you staring at me." Ed mumbled.

"Are you feeling okay? You did wake up sweaty. Maybe you've got a fever." Al thought out loud.

Ed sighed. "Drop it Al." He said sternly.

"But bro-" "Drop it!" Ed interrupted raising his voice. He turned around to face Al. Al looked hurt and he instantly regretted yelling. "I'm sorry. Just, leave it alone." Ed said. He turned back to where he was and, after a walk of silence, reached Mustangs office. 'Lets get this over with.' Ed thought as he swung open the door roughly.

"I'm starting to believe it could kill you to be nice to the door." Mustang said, not even looking up from his paperwork.

Great. The first second and Ed was already pissed off. "Well maybe if you didn't have me come in here every damn day the door would be fine." Ed snapped back.

Mustang did his signature smirk and then motioned for Ed to have a seat. Ed sat down and frowned. Al sent Mustang an apologetic look and sat down next to him. Ed just wanted to get this over with.

"I have a mission for you." Mustang said.

"No shit." Ed replied sarcastically.

"Language." Al whispered.

"So are you going to tell me what it is or not?" Ed asked, growing impatient.

"I'm just making sure you can hear me from all the way down there." Mustang teased.

Ed shot up from his seat. "WHO YOU CALLING SO SHORT THAT THEY CAN'T EVEN HEAR FROM AN INCH AWAY!?" Ed exploded.

"That's not what I said." Mustang said smirking. Ed knew he enjoyed teasing him way too much. Bastard.

Mustang cleared his throat and Ed sat back down. "A serial killer has been going around. She breaks into peoples homes, robs them, and then murders anybody that was in there. She impales them with metal so we know her weapons are poles. We have a lead of where she might be hiding out. I want you to go there and scout the area. If you find anything report to me immediately, and my team and I will handle the rest." Mustang instructed.

Ed sighed, just another boring scouting mission. Then again at least it would be easy. "Alright I've got it." Ed said. Mustang tossed him a piece of paper with the extra boring details on it. Ed stood up and walked over to the door.

"Goodbye sir." Al said and then followed Ed out.

The walk back was hard for Ed. As much as he wanted to grab Al and run across, he couldn't do that. Al was already suspicious of him, he didn't need more attention to himself. He did however make sure Al was always in front of him when crossing. When they got back to the apartment complex Ed and Al walked up the stairs to the third floor. The walk was long and silent until Al finally stopped Ed half way.

"Did you have a nightmare that someone got hit by a car?" Al asked.

Ed cursed under his breath. "Why can't you just drop it?" He asked, not looking at Al directly.

Al took a few steps closer to Ed. "Because I ca-" Suddenly, Al lost his balance and slipped.

Ed gasped and reached out to grab Al. Als hand slipped through his and he fell down. "AL!" Ed shouted. When Al landed there was a terrible cracking sound. Blood dripped on the walls and stairs. Ed couldn't believe this. Was this a dream or did this really happen? He ran down the flight of stairs to get to Als side. "Oh gates please, please don't die." Ed reached for his wrist and felt for a pulse. When he didn't feel anything he let out a sob. This just couldn't be happening. He tried so hard to protect him!

"I bet you wish you were asleep, but it's not a dream." A voice said. When Ed looked up his eyes widened. There was the person that looked like him again.

"W-who are you? Why are you doing this!?" Ed asked. He stood to his feet and tried to punch them but they dodged. They laughed and soon everything went black again.

Ed woke up startled. His eyes widened. 'It happened again. What the hell is going on?' Ed asked himself. He looked up at the calendar. "July 20th. He knew he had to be at headquarters soon. This was too insane. If this wasn't a dream then... "Oh hell no." Ed said as he slid on his clothes. He tripped over his boots due to his fast pace.

Al woke up and looked at him. "Brother what are you doing?" He asked.

"Going to headquarters." Ed said as he dusted himself off. That, and he was going to try to get answers.

Al yawned and got out of bed. "I'll go wi-"

"NO AL!" Ed shouted, startling Al. "Stay here and don't leave this apartment no matter what." Ed ordered. "But I-" "NO BUTS! Please, just, promise me you'll stay here." Ed said, lowering his head so his bangs could hide his eyes.

"Alright brother, I promise. When you get back will you tell me what this is about?" Al asked.

Ed finally looked up from the floor to face Al. "Sure, as long as you promise not to laugh." Ed bargained.

"I would never laugh at something that's bothering you." Al replied.

Ed slid on his coat and opened the door. Before he walked out he glanced at Al. 'I will protect you. I promise.' He walked out and shut the door, ready for whatever was next.

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