W007age, quick update. I'm hoping to finish this before chapter 51 comes out, so it doesn't screw me up. And I wanna finish it before school starts September 1st. So yeah, I have a few more chapters waiting on my computer that I'm finished. XD In case you haven't realized yet, I'm updating once a week. So I guess that means the new chapters will come out on Thursdays.

If anyone would like to offer to beta read this fic, feel free to drop me a line. My e-mail's in my bio.

XD This chapter's a little longer than the last. Just over 100 words longer. Not that 100 words is really that much...

Edward was taken by surprise when Envy had wrapped his arm around him, not quite sure what to do, until he heard the homunculus say the word 'pipsqueak'. He flew into a rage, flailing his arms and trying to kick Envy, all the while saying, "Stop calling me that, dammit!"

Envy moved out of the way easily, and winced slightly as Edward slipped on the blood and fell on his back.

"I keep telling you, pip-" He saw the look of rage in Edward's eyes and corrected himself hastily, "Elric. I don't want to fight you. And if you keep doing stupid things like that, you're not going to live long enough to be of any use to us."

Not that Envy was entirely sure that he could be of any use to them now that the both of them were in Gluttony's stomach.

He grinned slightly when Edward made a move to sit up, and Envy quickly slammed his foot into Ed's chest, slamming him to the ground and pressing enough weight on him to keep him there.

"It's because of your rashness and idiocy that we're stuck here anyway," Envy sneered, his upper lip curling slightly. "If you hadn't been so stup–"

"Ling!" Edward exclaimed, suddenly shooting up with strength Envy didn't know he had.

Envy toppled over, landing heavily, the blood splashing up around him. He winced, closing his eyes, and when he opened them Edward was already running, calling out for the squinty-eyed prince.

"Hey! Pipsqueak!" Envy called after him, standing up.

Before he could figure out what was happening, Edward had somehow already managed to run back to him, and before he had a chance to react, Edward's knee was in his face. Envy cursed loudly, crouching down and holding his face, before he felt the warm, comforting feeling everything fixing itself.

"That's seven," he growled, making Envy roll his eyes. "I told you to stop."

Envy stood up as Edward turned away and began to follow him as Edward walked. The two of them got about ten steps before Edward stopped and turned to Envy.

"What do you think you're doing?"

Envy shrugged. "I couldn't find a way out on my own, so I decided that I might be able to find one with you. You're supposed to be smart, after all."

Edward growled, clenching his hands into fists. "You're not going to follow me around!" he snapped, turning on his heel again and walking at a quicker pace.

Envy smiled, jogging a bit until he could jump in front of Edward. "Aw, you don't like my company?" he whined, pouting playfully.

"No, so screw off," Edward snapped, turning and walking another direction.

Envy grinned watching him walk away, and once he was a distance away, he whistled lowly. "Good luck trying to find him on your own," he sang.

Edward stopped, and though he didn't turn all the way around he tilted his head to the side a little as if to hear more clearly.

"I mean, I already checked, and if this place doesn't go on infinitely, then it sure goes on a hell of a long way. And you don't even have powers. Do you think I could've found you if it weren't for mine?" Envy asked, practically purring.

Edward frowned slightly, turning fully away from Envy and biting his lip. He did have a point, and Envy wasn't allowed to hurt him. Not seriously, at least. If he could help him find Ling, then Edward could endure a few bruises.

On the other hand, there was the chance that Envy wouldn't even try to find Ling. He might claim he was probably dead or something, and claim one of the skeletons was him, then he'd just use Edward to find a way out of Gluttony's stomach.

If Edward refused to cooperate until Ling was found, dead or alive (though, he'd prefer alive), then Envy would be more help. He would eventually have to help Edward out...

"Fine, Envy, you can come," Edward snapped, twirling around. He blinked, then looked around, somewhat panicked.

Envy had vanished.

Con crit more than welcome. Flames will be mocked.

Review replies:

Rahkshi Sister: XD Glad I could catch your attention. Soon enough for you? Hopefully I'm keeping your attention.

Shiruba Neko: Yep Ling's there too. He'll show up sooner or later. X3

Kori Hime: XDDD Points to above chapter I swear I wrote that before you reviewed. And I'm glad I reminded you

rikku-099: Canon too! D I love my pairing. XD

Kitsune Freak: XD Really? I had such trouble writing it because it came out way too simple and childish for my tastes. XD I ended up having to rewrite it three times before I thought it was decent enough to post. I'm glad someone liked the style though.

Angel-of-music1331: XD If it did, then I'd be somewhat worried about what Arakawa-sensei was smoking. XD That being said, I hope it doesn't turn out too off.

XxDyingxCryxX: Thank you And I shall

xtormentedxkitsunex: XDD Me too! Not so much the 'not fight' but the attempt to save him at the end made me go "OMG IT'S CANON NOW, SUCKAHS!" XD Well, in my own little head it is. XD Shush.