Hey everyone, here is chapter two! sorry that i haven't updated in a while, school has been killing me, but the semester just ended, so i'm able to write. I finished this chapter first because it was liked the most.

I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist or Fairy Tail or any fandom mentioned or included.

Chapter 2

The FullMetal Alchemist stood in front of the Mustang's desk, a letter of resignation in his hand. The Flame Alchemist looking at him with seemingly cold eyes. Edward silently put it on his desk, not meeting the man's eyes. Roy didn't move, just rested his lips against his intertwining hands. Getting the signal, the blond took a seat at one of the two couches in his office. After a moment, the Coronel retrieved the letter and took a seat across from the boy.

He's going to try to stop me. Ed thought solemnly, trying his best to keep his cool composure. I'm too big of an asset to let leave the military. I can't keep this up; I would rather die than have to hurt others with my alchemy!

"I-," he was interrupted by Mustang's superior voice.

"I won't stop you," he said in a simple tone, closing his eyes tiredly. Before Edward could bombard him with useless questions, he continued. "I knew this would happen sooner or later, Edward. A fifteen year old can only take so much mental trauma, and I know you have had more than five adults will have in their lifetime.

"And though it may not seem this way, I do care about your well-being…as well as your happiness. I hope you and your brother can find another way to get your bodies back, without military help." The alchemist sat there silently, trying to comprehend what had just gone down.

He didn't know what to do, but unconsciously he whispered "Thank you," and a smirk appeared on The Coronel's face.

"Well at least I won't have to fill out any more paper work for your puny mistakes,"

Edward's smile turned to an outraged scowl. "WHO ARE YOU CALLING SO SMALL THAT YOU CAN'T SEE THEM WITHOUT A MAGNIFYING GLASS!"

The Flame Alchemist let out a genuine laugh, Edward smiling as well. He suddenly stood, turning away from Mustang, walking toward his brother who had been standing in the corner the whole time. The blond put a hand to his eyes, wiping away the condensation from them. He didn't know why he had started crying, either from the relief off his shoulders, or the weight in his heart, but they wouldn't stop.

Mustang's face softened, a small smile still on his face. "You can come anytime FullMetal. I'll arrange it."

"Thanks, Coronel." The alchemist walked toward the door, leaving the room for the last time, when the military officer stopped him.

"Edward, I'm going to need your watch."

The older brother's hand went to his pocket, the metal device's weight barely noticeable. Unfastening it from his belt buckle, he turned, walking to toward the black haired man who now stood a couple yards away from him. Edward was a couple feet away when the lights dimmed ominously.

A black circle appeared below Edward, and his golden eyes widened at the feeling of déjà vu. Black hands came from the ground, desperately groping the air until the touched the alchemist.

Alphonse's armor clanked violently at his sudden movement. "Brother!" He tried to come closer, but there was some sort of invisible wall keeping him separated from his sibling.

"FullMetal!" Mustang yelled, as well trying to reach his subordinate. "What is this?"

Edward was slowly being pulled by the hands, his body slowly peeling away into little fragments. "It's the gate," he said into a strained voice. His gaze went from Mustang to his brother, who pounded on the barrier with full force. "Alphonse, I don't know what this is, but no matter what, I'll be back."

The younger Elric slowly stopped his violence, physically deflating. "Promise. Promise me you'll come back!"

"I will be back, I promise." His body was almost dissolved. He turned to Mustang once more. A smirk appeared on his face despite the situation. "I guess I'll be keeping my watch for a little while longer then."

The last thing he saw in his world was the bewilderment on Mustang's face.

The Ice Mage wouldn't stop. He kept running, with no destination in mind. He turned to an alley, leaning heavily against the cold, brick wall, breathing labored. He sunk to the ground, swatting, elbows on his thighs, head in his hands.

"I-I-I hurt, I hurt Natsu…" he stuttered uncontrollably, his body shaking violently. "My magic, my magic hurt someone."

A shadow slowly came over the wizard, someone tall stood silently beside him. Laxus stared down at Gray with a face empty of emotion.

"Laxus-," The master's grandson pulled the ice mage up by the arm, effortlessly dragging him out of the alleyway. He didn't resist at first, probably because he couldn't understand what was going on. Then realization hit, and he attempted to jerk him arm out of the lightning mage's iron grasp.

"Just stop before you hurt yourself," he grumbled, trudging along the quieter route of back alleys and side roads.

Gray trudged along beside him (or at least tried to, since he was still been somewhat dragged by the dragon slayer), looking at the ground contemptuously. I can't believe I hurt Natsu. I actually hurt him, and what if he doesn't wake up now. It's all my fault and I can't do anything to change it. He gritted his teeth, his inner agony reaching a breaking point. A sudden pain started in his arm.

Laxus looked at him with a grumpy expression; he had tightened his grip on the mage's forearm. "You need to stop blaming yourself for everything. Natsu is fine," the words came from the grandson's mouth, almost reading Gray's thoughts. "He was barely conscious when I left, and all he said was 'Is Gray okay'. He's worried about you, Gray. It wasn't just your fault, don't try to push the blame just on yourself. There are people that can help you know."

Gray deadpanned, then slowly loosened his tenseness at the happy news. Laxus let go of his appendage, letting him walk on his own, and he happily obliged. Yet, even under his façade, guilt still racked inside of him. I don't know if I can handle this anymore. I don't even understand what happened in there, but it happened, and I heard someone that's close to me, even if I don't openly admit to him being my friend. I don't want to put him in danger if this can happen at any time.

The guild's flags came into view as they walked through the courtyard in front of the Fairy Tail building. The black haired man stopped short. Laxus looked back at him in curiosity. "He doesn't blame you and nobody else in there does either. You're a member of Fairy Tail and nothing else matters."

Gray paused, then gave a large smile to the man in front of him. "You're right Laxus… Thank you-"

Before either of the made a move to return to the guild, a quake came from under them, rocking both back and forth. Yet, as fast as it started, it stopped instantly. Laxus sighed, feeling relieved, until he looked over to Gray. The ice wizard was on his knees from the shake, but below him was a black circle with an eye protruding from it. Black, hand like tendrils began to come upward, grabbing at anything on Gray, attempting to get a grip on him. The ice wizard stayed in his position, eyes seemingly glazed over, in some sort of trance like state.

The dragon slayer panicked, running towards the mage, but an invisible force held him back. All he could do was yell. "Gray! Gray! Gray you need to wake up right now! Listen to me!"

Gray twitched, responding to the blonde's urgent tone. His eyes slowly came back into focus, taking in his surroundings. By now one of his shoulders and his calf had broken into particles. His eyes widened in panic as he tried to fight against it, but the movement made to hands tighten as he disappeared faster.

Laxus watched him thrash around, and watched him disappear at an alarming rate. "Gray! Gray, stop moving!" The other registered his voice and froze, looking at the grandson with, wide saucer eyes.

"What's happening to me?" Gray asked in no louder than a whisper. A hand touched his cheek and it disappeared into nothingness. Despite himself, tears slowly formed in the corners of Gray's eyes, fear slowly sinking in.

Laxus slowly glanced around the courtyard, but no one was there, the guild doors weren't open, and he didn't dare to leave his fellow fairy alone. "I have no idea what going on, but you're going to be alright." I hope he will be alright. I don't know what to do.

Gray had started to struggle again, but stopped as he noticed his actions were in vain. Most of him was gone, fragments of his body and most of his face remained. "You're a horrible liar Laxus, I hope you know that."

The dragon slayer's eyes went wide as the rest of Gray disappeared into nothingness, leaving Laxus on his knees and a look of horror and utter sadness stuck to his face.

From the infirmary window, a semiconscious Natsu watched the scene unfold.