Hey there! After writing this chapter, I realized that it kind of looked like Elycia is back in Amestris. She's not. She's in a completely different reality from FMA. In 'Hohenheim', to be exact. It's still AU.

I knew it. No one cares if I don't write disclaimers. No one noticed the absence of one in the last chapter, when I forgot it. But just to clarify, if I did own FMA, then Edward would be taller, and I would also rule the world. (Ignore the unbolded words of the last two sentences.)

P.S. This chapter has been cleaned up a little and reposted, because I realized some mistakes I made in the original post, so I apologize if you have this story on alert and you got multiple emails...

"I'm glad to see you've finally woken up." A tender voice spoke gently as to not scare the girl.

Elycia glanced up wearily, seeing the faint, blurry silhouette of a person. She rubbed her eyes, and a woman smiling placidly came into view. Her sandy hair was cropped at a height near the base of her neck, sweeping layers around her face, and her eyes were worn, drained of life, her true age ambiguous. She jolted up, sitting straight, only to groan in pain. Her entire body ached-- it felt as though she was recovering from the crushing effects of an elephant stepping on her body. Yet, at the same time, she felt so refreshed and rejuvenated. The two feelings of polar-opposition made her feel dizzy. She sat back on the headboard of her bed. "Who the hell are you?"

"The answer would make you laugh, dear." The woman's smile grew as she stroked Elycia's hair. "I'm your mother."

Elycia stared in disbelief at the utter ludicrousness of the situation. What a nutcase. Because she had said such an absurd statement with such sincerity, Elycia found it safe to assume the lady wasn't entirely sane. "Okay," she said slowly, not wanting the woman to snap entirely. "What's your name?"

"Gracia Hughes." The woman's brows furrowed at the girl's immediate acceptance. "You're taking this quite well, aren't you?"

Elycia ignored the question. "Where am I?" She gazed around the room, finally seeing it for the first time. It was a normal room, quiet, smelling of medicine and disinfectant. Her bed was a full-size, and the sheets were crisp, with a sheer tint of blue. There were thin, white curtains draped over a small window on the opposite wall, allowing a few threads of sunlight through. The main source of light, she saw, was a large lamp placed in a corner of the room, next to a dark, maple-wood door. A single chair stood in the middle of the room, facing her bed, isolated and alone. She glanced down at her clothing, a single, large shirt with nothing covering her backside but her bedpost: a hospital gown. "Who put me here? Is this a hospital?"

The woman nodded. "I only wish your father could be here to see you again," she continued, still stroking the girl's hair lovingly.

Elycia sighed, realizing she wasn't getting any helpful information. She decided to play along. "Where did he go?"

"He was murdered," she said flatly.

Elycia was alarmed at the woman's serenity.

"There were multiple witnesses that identified me as the murderer. They took me into custody, and though there was no evidence pointing to me other than the witnesses' statements, they somehow found me guilty." The woman bowed her head, her voice now coming out broken and splintered. It took a few moments before Elycia realized she was crying. "After serving only 1 year at the prison, however, I was released. They discovered it wasn't me but a shape-shifter who goes by the alias, 'Envy'. He was of the Ryu Clan of Japan." She looked up, her tear-brimmed eyes boring into Elycia's skull. "I'm not crazy, dear."

Elycia inched away slowly. "I never said you were."

"You're thinking it openly. I can delve into your surface, unprotected thoughts."

Elycia stared, mouth agape.

"…In a crude sense," she continued, oblivious to the girl's reaction, "'read minds', though only to a certain extent."

"I see," Elycia said nervously. This was getting out of hand.

"Like now, you don't believe a word I'm saying."

Elycia narrowed her eyes. She felt a desperate urge to slap the woman back to her senses and prove her wrong. "Then what am I thinking right now?" She challenged the woman childishly.

The woman stared at Elycia with a concentrated look. This continued for a few minutes until she finally spoke. "Imprudent child. You still think I'm crazy and you want to know where your family is and where you are. You're also feeling uncomfortable speaking to a stranger without any underwear on."

It was true, but Elycia still didn't believe her. She desperately tried to shut the totally insane woman out of her mind. "Please tell me how I got here. Where's that boy that kept bothering me? Edward?"

"Would you like to see him?"

Elycia sighed. The woman had ignored her question again. "Yes, I'd like to see him. Where is he?"

The door creaked opened slowly, revealing a teenager (rather on the short side) with soft, silken blonde hair tied back into a braid, his golden eyes peering through his thick bangs. "Hey."

x.123,pirateEND

I know, I know. It's a really short chapter! –sob- I wasn't sure how to continue something originally meant as a one shot. If I get more reviews, I might keep writing..! So please review. (PLEASE.)

zomfggg, bishieeee edowaadooo! edowaaadoooo! –insert fangirl squeal-

Thanks so much to my two reviewers, KrysJez and Fang.