The Switched Lives of Edward Elric and Envy

"A lesson without pain is meaningless. For you cannot gain anything without sacrificing something else in return, but once you have overcome it and made it your own...you will gain an irreplaceable fullmetal heart." - Hiromu Arakawa

Chapter Three - Adapting and Bonding

Envy walked down the halls of his Master's domain. He felt completely out-of-place. It was almost as if he felt a heart beating inside him. As if, he wasn't a Homunculus at all. It was such a stupid feeling to have. He had to be him. There was no possible way he could be who he thought he was. But still, Envy had never had a dream in his life. Homunculi don't dream...except that was what his Master had told him long ago.

As he walked, he noticed that no one was around. Probably off running through Central, spying on the pipsqueak. Just as Envy said pipsqueak, his hair strangely stood off his head. He ignored it, and continued to be lost in deep thoughts. That's how it always was...and it seemed pathetic. Just then he stopped dead in his tracks. Realizing what he had said in his mind. "Pathetic?" he muttered. Usually, he would act like a drone. Only doing what the Master said to do. Only thinking what the Master wanted him to do. And with each thought he realized even more that she was too controlling. He only wanted revenge on Hohenheim. He didn't want to turn into a human! He would turn weak. He wouldn't be him anymore! But as he stood there, he felt hatred towards the man calm a little. But why?

Why did he have to leave us? Dad...please don't leave! Mom and Al...and me...we need you!

Envy wiped his face and looked at his body. He hated looking like Edward Elric. He would rather be dead! Ever since he had fought with him, his emotions had gotten the best of him. He felt like escaping and running away on his own. At one point he wanted to share his feelings with Lust and Gluttony. It wasn't like him at all. He wanted to ask someone why he was feeling Edward's pain? Why he felt wrong for being here, why he kept having dreams about the Elrics. Maybe...he should go talk to...

Envy hit himself in the face with his Auto-mail fist, leaving a red mark across his cheek. How dare he even think about speaking to that human! It was sickening! What the hell was he thinking anyway? And...why did his Auto-mail feel like real metal? These mind games weren't funny. They were only ticking him off! He should be back in his OWN BODY! Just as he looked up, he saw a stunned Lust glaring at him, "And you hit yourself in the face because?"

"I'm not myself Lust. I need more rest. Maybe my stones are acting up inside my body." he spoke to her, slightly calming down.

"The Master doesn't know how to tamper with the stones in our bodies yet. So nothing can be done about your condition. As for your missions, you should relax." after getting her words out, she walked past him. But suddenly Envy yelled something. Something to make her stop yet again and turn back at him.

"What is it?" she questioned.

"Can I talk to you?"

"Envy, what is wrong with you. You have never asked to me to talk to you before. Is this a trick?"

"No it isn't Lust. I swear."

She sighed, "I know I'm going to regret this later. Fine. Where would you like to talk?"

"Anywhere you find suitable. Just not where the Master or Gluttony can hear or see us."

After finding the perfect spot to sit down and talk, Lust waited for Envy to speak to her. They happened to be by a waterfall, not too far from their Master's lair. He was honestly surprised that the military hadn't found them yet. But oh well, they were just humans right. Tiny insignificant humans! Envy sat down beside her, taking a deep breath as he spoke. "I'm not myself." he told her.

"I've noticed..."

"No," he shook his head, "I mean mentally. I...I keep having dreams about the Elric Brothers. Memories that I shouldn't have. Nightmares trying to tell me the truth."

"Hmph, sounds to me like that battle messed you up. There's nothing I can help you with Envy. I've never felt those things. Feelings...and dreams."

Envy sighed and stared straight in front of him, "Hopefully I'll go back to my old self soon. I'm tired of having these messy feelings that a human would have."

Lust smirked, "Good, because I don't like this side of you."

They both joked lightly, these memories...nightmares...they were making them both change, making them not themselves. It felt like they were too humans having a normal conversation.

~ Riza Hawkeye's House ~

"AAAAHHH!"

Once again, he had had the same dream. It had been going on since yesterday night. He couldn't doze off without hearing someone call him Envy. Or without seeing his mother's face go demonic. Why was this happening to him? He didn't want Alphonse to worry, but he had to tell someone before the dreams swallowed him alive. Just as he had screamed Alphonse and Riza rushed into the room. Edward stared at him, drenched in sweat and shaking with fear.

"Another nightmare?" he asked.

Ed nodded and turned back over. Riza signaled Al that she would give them time to talk. She closed the door and that's when Ed began speaking.

"I'm not me."

"What do you mean?" Al asked.

"I don't feel like I'm Edward Elric anymore. Ever since I clashed with Envy I've been having nightmares...and they call me Envy."

"They call you Envy? But Brother, we all know that you're you. Nobody else!"

"I really hope so Al. I just feel so tired...not myself. Maybe my head is causing me to think this way."

"Maybe, I'm sure that you'll get over it soon. Your strong and I know you can handle it."

"Yeah, thanks Al."

Still, deep down Edward still felt uneasy. Something was going on...and he had to find out soon before these nightmares worsened.

~ Central Headquarters ~

Roy sat at his desk, trying to comprehend what was going on. He was completely shocked that the Homunculi hadn't come to attack them yet. They knew that Edward was definitely injured or maybe even thought that he was dead due to the gash he saw on his head. He remembered freaking out, almost asking Alphonse if he was even alive. He thought that the boy might even go brain-dead before they reached the hospital. His recovery seemed so unhuman. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and Breda and Havoc came rushing in.

"Sir," Breda said with a salute "I have report that one of the spies has spotted the Homunculi!"

Mustang gasped, "Are you sure? This could very well be a trap!"

"No, he said that he tried listening into their conversation. One of them has been mentally damaged."

Mustang looked down at his desk with confusion, mentally damaged? But that was nearly impossible. They could regenerate...unless Edward was able to bring him harm after all. Was that maybe the reason for all this hiding?

"Ok, we'll be taking a small crew to investigate. If we ask to bring soldiers along then it may get messy. I'll call the Lieutenant tomorrow and tell her the plan. Go tell Armstrong and the others the situation as well. Havoc and Breda left him, leaving him alone and time to think. Something felt very wrong. But yet he just couldn't figure out what it was. What was so off about trying to track down and destroy the Homunculi?

Alright, once again another chapter out of the way (Checked my grammar...shouldn't be any issues...hopefully! XD) :D I'm actually enjoying writing this. The only problem is filling in the gaps with small events and the major events in the story. Time to reply to reviews.

Guest 2.9: Thanks for your support! I enjoy reading your reviews! XD I'm so glad that your reading my stories! :3

a Mysterious Illusion: Sorry if it did feel a bit rushed. I might go back and add a little more on the chapter, I did want to cut off at the end of their dreams though and try to tie them together to act as if they were dreaming at the same time which they were! XD I'll definitely slow down and won't rush! Still, I'm very thankful for your reviews and thanks again for constructive criticism!

Cutiepie120048: I hope my PM helped you! I don't want it to be confusing for anyone! Thanks for letting me know!

If anyone is confused on what is going on here is a small guide:

1. Edward and Envy are in their own bodies.

2. Edward and Envy have swapped memories.

3. Edward thinks he is Envy.

4. Envy thinks he is Edward.

5. Envy cannot regenerate and turn back to normal due to damage to his brain. (Can't remember how to turn back.)

6. Since Edward thinks he's Envy, he also thinks there is something wrong with his powers to Regenerate and Transform. (Can't really regenerate...)

Alright. So none of these are spoilers. There will be more to add to the guide soon if anyone else becomes confused. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask me in a review or on Tumblr! Thanks guys, and see you soon~! :3

To Be Continued...

P.S. Won't be back for a few days. I'm going to work on some chapters of Dog Days and this story too. I might actually finish it and then all I'll have to do is upload~! :3

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