Base Line

Kibei: So, I decided to update pretty fast because I still feel bad about the boring chapter. If you stuck with me even though it was a bad start...thank you!

Max: I would leave if I could.

Elaina: Nobody asked you! I think the story can go somewhere.

Kibei: Thank you! And I forgot to do a disclaimer last chapter! I DO NOT OWN FMA OR FIREFLIGHT! There...On with the fic!

Base Line

"LING! GET OUT HERE!" Edward yelled into his cell phone. He was sitting in the car waiting for Ling, but he was already 10 minutes late.

"Hold on a second," Ling's carefree voice replied. "I'm having some ." Edward groaned and shut the phone, tossing it into the back of the small car. He tugged on his ponytail in an act of boredom. Finally, Ling ran out of his house and jumped in the car. Before he could close the door, Edward took off.

"You better be glad I waited!" Ed complained, starting to speed just a little bit. Ling sighed and sat back in his chair.

"Sorry, Ed! Lan Fan was getting jealous again," he replied. Edward coughed to cover up a chuckle.

"Lan Fan? Your girlfriend?" he asked. "She hasn't dumped you yet?"

"No! Lan Fan is obsessed with me," Ling said, sounding like he's bragging. Edward scoffed a little, waiting for the catch, and there was one. "Unfortunately, that also means she is really protective. She thinks concerts are dangerous."

"Well, I don't know about dangerous," Edward said, smirking. He turned onto the highway, and they began the journey to Fireflight. "But I know it's going to be fantastic!"

Finally, at about 5:00, they reached the stadium that would hold the concert. The concert starts at 7, so they got a bit to eat before getting to their second row seats at 6:15.

Edward was literally shaking with excitement. Ling was sitting and staring at the stage. Then, something happened.

Some people started walking onto the stage, catching Ed and Ling's attention. The people were dressed all in black and caring instruments. But both Edward could tell that those people were not Fireflight.

"It's a band opening for Fireflight," Ling said, seeing Ed's confused expression. Edward mentally cursed himself for being stupid. Of course it was an opening act. He was so excited about Fireflight, he was ignoring the obvious.

The band looked really weird. The first person Ed saw was the singer. A man who looked oddly like Ling. The only difference was in his expression. He had sharper features in his face and seemed like he could be much meaner. The two guitar players were women. One had a knee length dress on, but it hung pretty low up top. Her hair was long and black and she seemed to be the type any guy would stare at. The other had a long dress on and long, brown hair. The drummer was really weird. He seemed extremely short, bald, and fat. He had a crazy, childish expression on his face, which Ed decided was really creepy. Then, the background singers seemed...young. Two boys, both with black hair. One had really wild hair and the other was extremely well groomed.

"What a strange band," Ling whispered, "But I think the singer is really good looking."

"You only say that because he looks like you, idiot," Edward replied, gently shoving his arm. But then, Edward noticed the last person in the band. His jaw dropped.

The base player was, by far, the strangest person Edward had ever seen. At first, he couldn't tell if this person was a girl or a boy. But after a closer inspection, Ed decided that he was indeed a boy. The boy had long, green hair, sticking out in a spiky way. He was wearing a black midriff tank top, black fingerless gloves, and a black skort. He wasn't even wearing shoes, just black socks with the toes and heels cut off. He seemed like he was having a lot of fun because his smirk was even bigger than Mustang's ever was.

"We're a new band called 'Seven Sins'," the Ling-look-alike started out, gripping the mic stand. "If you wanna know why, then check out our website." Ling wasted no time, already interested. As Edward watched them start playing a song, Ling was searching the band on his cell phone.

Edward was watching every member of the strange band, but especially the base player. Edward couldn't take his eyes off of him. He was just fascinating and an amazing base player.

"Yo, Ed!" Ling called above the music. Edward sat down and looked at Ling's cell. The band website was up on the screen and was flashing thru pictures of the band. "The reason its called 'Seven Sins' is because of their names. I don't know if they're nicknames or not, but it's pretty awesome."

"Well what are their names?" Ed asked, getting impatient.

"Each of them is named after a sin," Ling said, smiling widely. Ed could tell that Ling found that fascinating. "They don't have last names listed, just the sin. Like the singer is named Greed. The guitarists are Lust and Sloth."

"What about the base player?" Ed asked, without even realizing it. Ling looked up at him with yet another smirk on his face. Edward was getting kind of tired of all of these smirks.

"Interested in the base player, neh?" Ling asked, raising his eyebrows in suspension. Ed frowned and punched his shoulder. "Fine. His name is Envy. Get it! His hair is green...with Envy!" Edward rolled his eyes and focused back on the band.

"You are so lame, Ling," he said. Ling smiled, as if proud of the fact.

Soon enough, 'Seven Sins' finished all of their planned songs and were starting to leave the stage. Most of the people in the stadium were glad. Yes, they were good. But Fireflight is better.

Ling and Edward, on the other hand, watched them go with interest.

But then Fireflight came on stage, sending Ling and Edward into a tsunami of excitement.

It was better than they ever thought it would be! The music was loud and amazing! Ed loved the actual music while Ling knew every word to every song. Both of them were so enticed with the concert, until the seats directly in front of them were taken...by 'Seven Sins'.

Edward tried to keep all of his focus on Fireflight, but right in front of Ed was the one and only-

"Hey, chibi," he said, turning around. "Am I too tall to sit in front of you?" Edward was too busy staring at Envy to hear it when he spoke. Well, until he started the whole 'short' thing.

"Hey! I'm not short!" Edward yelled, snapping out of his trance. Ling looked over at him in surprise, then started laughing. He turned to Envy and smiled, making Envy cock an eyebrow.

"Don't worry about him," he said, "His fuse is just as short as he is."

"Dammit, Ling! I am not short!" Edward ranted again. Ling patted his head and motioned for him to be quiet and listen to the music. Of course Ed listened, but he didn't stop staring at Envy the rest of the concert.

When the amazing concert was over, Edward and Ling quickly left. Of course, 'Seven Sins' was already gone. They left before the last song even ended. Edward was sad to see Envy go, but he was still upset that the only thing Envy had said was all about his height.

"I'm not short," Ed mumbled, without realizing it. Ling looked at Ed like he was crazy before he chuckled a little.

"I might be wrong, but are you still thinking about palm tree head?" Ling asked, poking Edward's cheek. Ed glared at him.

"No! I-I was just saying," Ed whispered. Suddenly, he yawned, making Ling look worried.

"Maybe we shouldn't head back tonight," he said. "It's already 10 and you barely got enough sleep before. I didn't bring my license."

"You think we need a hotel?" Edward asked. Ling nodded, then checked his phone for close by hotels. The teens finally reached the parking lot and raced to the car. They sat in the car for a few minutes until Ling found a cheap hotel only a few minutes away.

They drove out, and after a few minutes of traffic, they reached the small hotel. It looked really cheap, just like Ling always was.

"Ling! You should've at least found a decent hotel," Edward complained. "I got us the tickets and you can get us a good hotel. A good one!"

"I think you can live with this one," Ling smiled, leaping from the car and racing into the hotel. Edward reluctantly jumped out and followed.

"Ling! Dammit, this is terrible!" Edward called.

But neither of them saw the 'Seven Sins' van pull in behind them and park.

Kibei: Alrighty! Next chapter should be up either tomorrow or the next day.

Miki: So Edward is going to meet Envy again?

Kibei: I don't know :3 Maybe, maybe not...

Miki: Cruel!

Elaina: Please review! Pretty pretty please!