Yep, I've been writing like a maniac. So happy I'm finally able to update! :D
Nine year old Lily looked around. Why was is so dark? Where was she?
It was odd. She felt neither hot nor cold. There was no sound, either. Not even the slightest buzz or sound of air.
Am I dead? She couldn't help but wonder.
In Lily's mouth was a gag. Her captors didn't want the child to get any bright ideas and bite off her tongue. They wanted her to suffer.
For several days, she was deprived of food and water. When she did receive either, it was in very small quantities.
Slowly, her mind was deteriorating. Lily Elric? Who was that?
"Sweet child," Came a light hearted voice. Surely this voice would be her savior, her shining light at the end of a dark tunnel.
"Yes?" Lily managed to croak. They, whoever "they" were, removed her gag long ago.
The owner of the sweet voice strode into the room, letting some light seep into Lily's cell. At first, it burned Lily's eyes, they having not seen light in some time.
The man caressed her cheek. "How dare those people do such a thing to such a sweet little girl?"
"What?" The girl asked hoarsely.
"Trap you in here, for one thing," The man replied. Then, almost like magic, he pulled a mirror from behind his back. "But then to turn you into what most view as monsters. To turn you into a chimera."
Staring back in the mirror was a silver haired Lily. Atop her head were the ears of a wolf. Though she was extremely malnourished, there was a certain ferocity to her looks now.
"Chi—mera?"
The man nodded. "Yes, but we can discuss this over a warm meal." She offered Lily a hand, which she too.
Outside, Lily could see that her personal angel had burning, charcoal eyes. His raven colored hair grew just below his ears.
At a considerably large table, the two sat down. There was a feast laid out. Just for her.
As Lily wolfed down the food, the man spoke to her in that same, smooth voice. "Lumia…"
Lily looked up. "Is that…my name?"
"Why yes, it means light. Only a fitting name for a child so beautiful whose presence alone lights up a room."
"I like it, it sounds pretty," Lily commented. "What do I call you?"
"My name, of course, it's Travis."
Lumia nodded, downing some orange juice.
"Since your parents seem to have abandoned you, I'll be taking care of you; however, in return you must do anything and everything I asked of you, understood?"
"Yes."
"Lumia, I have another for you to take care of," Present day Travis said.
"State alchemist, Travis, sir?"
"Formerly. He was a famous one, too. The name is Edward Elric. This runt has been taking residence here in Creta, putting his nose where it doesn't belong."
Something about that name was familiar…but what?
"Colonel Havoc?" Asked Aaron, back at HQ.
"What is it, kiddo?"
"I need a favor."
"You wanna go to Creta, right?" Havoc asked, pulling his cigarette out of his mouth."
Aaron nodded.
With a small grin, Havoc said, "Bring her back safe, kid."
A salute to his commanding officer and Aaron was gone. Next stop, Creta.
