Thank you again for your kind reviews. I hope I'm not losing anyone. The next chapter is the last non-action chapter and that'll be up tomorrow. Then I'll have something interesting on Thursday for everyone. No warnings again.

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Chapter Three

A knock came at the front door again. Al was here. Mustang walked over to the door and opened it up. The tall armor entered the room. "This isn't like him, Coronal. He hasn't mentioned meeting with anyone or going anywhere. He'd never leave me behind like this."

"Calm down, Al. We'll find him."

"He can't possibly be anywhere in Central, and there's no records of him leaving here. Winry heard nothing from him, and she's on her way here." Great. I knew this couldn't be simple. I disappear for a couple of days and he calls Winry. I'll never hear the end of this. Trust me. To this day, she still rubs it in my face. She doesn't know that ever time she mentions it, all these memories resurfaces. I'm not angry with her. It'd be different if she knew exactly what happened. But, I'm getting off subject so let me get you back on track.

"That just means he's somewhere in Central. We're going to split from here. Fuery will take the southern eastern part of Central. Check every house, every street. Ask anyone you can find. Al, you take northern eastern part of Central. Go against the usual. You know Ed the best. We'll meet back here in eight hours. If you're not finished with your section by then, we'll wait for you. Take your time and investigate every tip."

"Yes, sir."

The two walked out the door while Mustang walked back and grabbed his jacket. This would be my chance of guiding him to the building. The only problem was I didn't know where Mustang's house was compared to the building. Maybe he'll walk towards it without me. I took a running start off the arm of the couch and jumped onto his back, clinging with my claws. "Ow ow ow ow." He reached around and grabbed me. "You can't come with me. You'll be safe here, Edward." He went to put me down on the couch again, but I clung to his sleeve. He looked down at me. "What is it with you? You don't act like a normal cat." He fixed me so I was sitting in his crossed arms. I clapped my front paws together much like how I used to. Mustang stared at me. "How did you…? I'm losing it. Fine. You can come with me."

He carried me through the streets, turning every now and then until we reached an area that I recognized hours later. I squirmed and jumped out of his arms. "Hey!" I jumped up and down until he walked towards me. Making sure not to lose him, I ran all the way back to the building he discovered me at. "Do you have family here?" I shook my head. He remained shocked for a few seconds. I knew he probably thought he was going nuts, but I had to get him to look around this area. I sat back on my hind legs and clapped my paws together again. "Ed was here?" I nodded and walked further into the half collapsed building. He followed me until I stopped at the door I made leading into the room. He entered into the room, glancing around at all the chard furniture. He carefully opened a manila folder and read a few lines. I used my teeth to pull on his pant leg. I wanted to know what he was reading. Maybe I could help him figure out the clues.

He glanced down at me with suspicion but decided ignore his better judgment. "Oh sorry. It said that the gas was some sort of transformation one. They started testing on animals." He knelt down and petted me on the head. "Were you one of those poor animals?" I shook my head. "Alright. I already think I'm crazy so let's hear it. Was Ed here." I nodded. "Did something happened to him?" I nodded again. I knew he was smart, but jeeze he's being slow. "Do you know where he is?" I nodded again. He kept getting so close. "Can you take me to him?" I didn't move or nod or anything. I thought he would get the hint, but he didn't. "Yeah, I lost it." He picked me up again and walked with me back to the house. I wanted him to remain there, but nothing I did could get him to go back to the building. He didn't look too long for me. In fact, it was like he cared more about me as a cat than me as a person.

I put my head down on his arms. They'll never find me. I'll be stuck forever as a cat. Opening the door to his house, he left it open and collapsed down on the couch. I sat on his lap, attempting to get his attention again. "I don't know what to do. I feel helpless just like when those boys got themselves into trouble at laboratory five. Hearing about what happened from Hughes was enough to cause nightmares. When I suggested that they take the exam, I didn't want them getting into this much trouble. How many times did they get into trouble and didn't tell me? I moved back here expecting to be able to protect them more, but I barely see them." He sighed and petted my head again. "He's going to be seventeen, and he's seen more hardships than I had when I was seventeen."

Hollow, heavy footsteps announced Al returning. I guess we were sitting here longer than I thought. It did take Mustang a while to get to the building. Time seemed to move differently as a cat. "I found nothing," Al commented and noticed me sitting on Mustang's lap. "When did you get a cat?"

"Found him last night."

"What's his name?"

Mustang sat there for a second and sighed. "Edward." Al chuckled. "The cat choose the name."

"Oh did he? I've seen the looks you give my brother." I glanced up at Al. He knew more than me.

"That isn't something we are talking about."

"What if I told you the feelings were mutual?" I wanted to bite Al, but I knew he wouldn't feel it.

"Age difference, Al. Plus, it's against military law. I'm his boss." Mustang continued to pet me.

"Where did you find him?" Al asked, changing the subject obviously on purpose.

"At an abandoned building. I think whoever was there was doing experiments on him."

"The poor thing. Are you going to keep him."

"Probably. He's not too much trouble and doesn't make a lot of noise unlike your brother." Al laughed and looked at the door just as Fuery walked in.

He shook his head and stood by the door. "I found nothing, sir. No one has seen him or even heard from him."

Mustang picked me up again and walked over to the door. "Let's find out if the other's found him. They should be back at headquarters by now."

"Um, sir, are you going to bring that cat?" Fuery asked giving me a strange look, but nearly as strange of a look he gave Mustang. This must be out of character for the great Coronal Mustang to carry a cat.

"Yeah, he doesn't like to be left alone." I meowed happily. At least for awhile he'll continue to bring me everywhere. I could find out things that the others found and maybe try to link it to clues that I could give Mustang. Maybe eventually, I'll convince him that I'm Edward Elric.

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One more chapter left before I add some action. I promise not much longer. Please have more patience. Thank you for reading please review.

Angel Dove