Didn't really enjoy writing this chapter as much as the 1st but hopefully the 3rd chapter I will enjoy more. Oh and bare with me with aidan's unique alchemy which is creating electrical currents and using them as whips and arrow like bolts
How Soon Is Now?
Chapter 2- man of faith, assassin of vengeance
Leaping from building to building in the night sky, the hooded man kept moving forward."I'll make them pay...nothing is going to stop me" thought the man as he never staggered as he ran for miles until he landed on the roof of a fairly large house and moved onto his knees and prayed." Forgive me father...for I will sin" he thought, suddenly getting up and climbing down through a window into a study. He quickly looked around at his surroundings, through his eyes he could see through walls and see his target." that man...he has a family, no matter...I have to do it" he then quietly and slowly exited the room, moving down the corridor and walking down the stairs keeping his eye on his surroundings
The man moved out of the lounge and into the kitchen, while the intruder followed silently until they both were in the kitchen. The intruder quickly grabbed the man, placing him in an arm lock which twisted his arm near breaking point
. "so...you found me after all...you must be Scion" said the man looking behind himself." It seems I'm wrong...you psychotic bastards do have emotions" Replied Scion." I left years ago...and you finally know the truth huh? Their origins...yours as well?"Asked the man. "What I am is of no importance...what I'm going to do is" he said as he lifted his other arm and closed his hand into a fist, which then released a blade attached to his forearm." They will stop you...you can't beat them all by yourself". Argued the man." I beg to differ". Scion then placed his blade along the man's throat, swiftly slitting it.
He then walked out the back putting his hood up over his silver hair."That man...that was the 2nd assassin who had a family...makes me wonder if others really did felt guilty with what they done" he thought to himself. He could sense someone following him; he had since a few days ago when he finally came to Central to kill his target, he then stopped and turned around "well well well... you actually came...our last meeting was...an experience" remarked scion looking at Edward as he got ready for a battle"50 victims in a space of 3 months...you work very quickly... I almost lost you back in Rush Valley "smirked Ed."I don't want to fight you right now...but I will explain why I'm doing this...if you're willing to hear a "merciless family man killer's" story?"Asked Scion." I have a feeling you're gonna tell me anyway" nodded Ed." My name is Scion Calcus...well I'm the homunculus of Scion...I was created for the purpose of being the perfect Assassin...you sees the original Scion was called "king of Assassins by a small community aptly named "Assassin's Society...after I was told of my true origins...I escaped from their "headquarters" Scion then turned around "I'm truly sorry about the families...but it's my purpose to kill ex-assassins and those who still follow the order...they all need to be "executed" for what they have done" he then continued walking "wait!...maybe I can help" shouted Ed. Scion turned his head around "First you need to open your eyes...I can sense that you have doubts about my story...when you fully realise then maybe..just maybe you can help me on my mission...but until then...farewell" Scion continued walking until he seemingly vanished. Edward looked confused as he then headed out "Guess I should go and report...doubt Roy will believe it...probably give me a sarcastic comment about it...but he can't call me short no more" sighed Ed.
"so what you're saying is that he isn't a killer but an assassin killing ex-assassins from this "society" in which he used to be with...and you believe this story" said Roy with a sarcastic tone. "I know what it sounds like...but it would also explain the other killings" replied Ed." A more believable story would be he has a partner helping him" remarked Roy. "Ed...I'm giving you some time off to think things through...it's your son's birthday tomorrow...visit your family... it has only been 2 years now that you have fully recovered". Ed sighed and nodded "thanks" he then left the room
The next day, Ed waited around for the train, carrying his bag upon his back" hey Colonel Elric" shouted Alexis. Alexis was Roy and Riza's daughter, she looked almost indentical to Riza, the only difference was her hair, which was black. She also was a very gifted state alchemist, using her father's flame alchemy." Alexis...any reason why your here?" he asked."I want to come too..."she replied. Ed was slightly confused but smiled nonetheless "okay...glad to have some company"
Aidan was laying on the grass looking up into the sky" today is a perfect day" thought as he heard someone shouting his name he sat up to see who it was but a wrench flew right into his face knocking him out. "I've found you, you little bean"shouted Elissa looking at Aidan very angrily. Aidan rubbed his forhead." Are you crazy?!" shouted Aidan getting up off the floor."obviously you are, taking my tool set what the hell have you done with it?" demanded Elissa . Aidan looked away."like I'm going to tell you" replied Aidan just before Elissa whacked him across the head. "Yes you ARE going to tell me" Elissa demanded patting her hand with the wrench. Aidan laughed nervously" I...I borrowed it...I had a crack at fixing dad's old automail" said Aidan looking looked at Aidan but then smiled" How come you didn't use your alchemy?"asked Elissa."You know that the main part of my alchemy is creating electrical volts through electrons in the human nerve system" sighed Aidan."lets wait for dad...he will be here anytime soon okay?" asked Elissa, Aidan got up and nodded
Aidan and Elissa waited on the platform, sitting on a worn bench. The train was getting near to the station. "colonel Elric...I've came with you
Because...well...Aidan and I have been "seeing" eachother"said Alexis nervously, Edward was very shocked but otherwise gave a small smile."that would explain your recent visits to Risembool." Edward looked outside the train window" 4 years...has it really been that long?" thought Ed as the train then stopped. Ed got out his bag