Part 2: The Reunion
Alex's Pov
Since I was little, my father wasn't scared of death. He had faced it many times in the past.
Being the little kid I was, curiosity always get the best of me so I often disturbed my father when he's at work. Peeking through the door, seeing his work.
The handwriting of his work itself is fascinating. I always have this desire to learn more about alchemy. But being the hotheaded one, my father never allowed me near his work.
I know when he was little, he was also like me. What a two-faced. I guess it runs in the blood.
On the other hand, my mother was an open-minded person. She support me with my decision.
"Alex, even though I support you, remember that your decision are not without risk," That's what she used to say to me.
Not that I understand.
Suddenly, I was pulled back to reality. The light is really blinding making my eyes watery.
"Are you okay kid?"
"huh?" I dumbly said, my mind still a bit hazy. Blinking away the pain in my head, I sat up. Feeling a bit chilled to the bone, I sneezed.
"Ew, watch out where you sneezed kid."
"Who are you calling a kid!" I shout to the stranger. Looking up at the stranger, my eyes widened in recognition. Panicking, I found myself dressed in my black hoodie. Thank goodness he doesn't recognize me.
Right in front of me, a short kid with golden braided haired is looking at me, not without his frowning face. Beside him, I saw a big armor suit staring at me. His huge frame made my body trembled a little.
"Of course it's you, kid"
"You're a kid yourself in case you didn't know," I was annoyed with how he called me a kid when he's a kid himself, a brat in my opinion. Just a brat, a hot headed one at that.
"Do you know who you are talking to right now?"
'of course I know, dad you big idiot'
"Nope, not a clue you brat," I said while smirking to him. Same old dad, easy to get on his nerve.
"Brother, stop it," said the suit armor then he turn his head to me. "Are you okay? Imagine how surprised we were finding a kid here."
"Yeah.. I'm okay."
I hear them starting to talk to each other, about me of course, but then my hand shot up to hold my head. Hearing me groan in pain, the two strangers- my dad and uncle- stopped talking to each other.
"Hey kid, are you okay?" That's it, I had enough of this brat calling me a kid. I stand up and start to walk to that brat.
"Stop calling me a kid or I will force you to stop" He is starting to get on my nerve. Stupid dad and his temper.
"Try me, kid"
"Enough you two, we don't have all day now," The suit armor then turned his head to my direction. "You need to tell us what you remember, everything you know about your identity."
"O-okay, well… my name is Alex and I'm 12-year-old boy. I don't remember how I got here, but I do remember being swallowed up by a light," then I trailed of confused by the light. Looking at the two in front of me I can already tell that they're as confused as me.
"What kind of light can swallowed you up then transport you here, from God-knows where," Then my father's chin grab his chin then starting to think of the possibilities.
"Well, that's why I was thinking that maybe you two can help me figuring that out" I already know that my father is the youngest alchemist, a prodigy. So maybe he knows, I hope so.
"We-well.. maybe we can help you find your way back home. My name is Edward and my brother here is Alphonse, Al for short" Ed was blushing when he said this. I guess he likes it when people depend on him. I never knew that my father likes to be depended on.
"Ed and Al, .. okay then, my name is Alex," Then I walk up to them and holds out my hand and smile. "I always wanted to have a brother"
"You know, I've been wondering what's behind your black hoodie. You don't have a criminal record right? I mean, with that black hoodie hiding your face, you're very suspicious."
"Well, it's a bit complicated. Err-There's a reason that I hide my face," my heart started thumping really hard.
'Please don't ask me anymore question.'
My hard started sweating seeing dad and uncle Al staring at me like that.
"Well then Alex, first we need to go back to the headquarter to report," Al muttered changing the subject. Ed looks a little surprised with Al changing the subject but decided to just let it be, he'll find out one way or another.
"Oh, you guys are in a military right? An alchemist I see, but Al doesn't have the watch. Is he not an alchemist?"
My face started to relax a little, they must still be suspicious but though better than trying to find out more. There are things better left unknown. That was also not good for my heart, nerve wracking also.
"Al is not an alchemist, only me" When Ed- my father- said this, his eyes were cold and full of remorse. My legs trembled a little, I guess that's a sensitive subject. Dad never tell me anything.
"Okay, I guess let's go to headquarter. I guess you're not the boss right?" I said smirking a bit. I know dad has a big pride, so it's fun to tease him.
"Hey, let's not go there" Al interject, knowing where this will lead to. I pout a little when Ed hum in approval.
"Well, I guess let's not," Too bad, I wanted to keep pushing dad's button.
"Let's go back to report back to that colonel bastard."
Well, it's not that bad to go travel with dad once in while. I might learn a lesson or two.
Then they walked back to HQ, unaware of the calculative eyes watching their every move. The person walk the opposite direction, with red sparks of electricity crackling from his tattooed hand.
"The time has come, I will have my revenge."
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Thanks for reading the second chapter of my story. I edited it a little in case you're all wondering why the story changed a little. Also, I know the characters are a bit different than the original.
But I hope you all like it. I will update more often.
Thanks again for reading.