FMA Fan Fiction: Cursed Wings
(Parts 16-20)
(16)
~~~~~~~A FEW WEEKS AFTER ED AND AL LEFT~~~~~~~~~
Winry:*talking on the phone*
Adam:*staring at her*
Winry: Where in Central?*there's a loud "Huh?" from the phone*
Adam:*hears the "Huh?"* ...It's Ed on the phone...
Winry:*finishes talking and hangs up* *sigh*Looks like she was right...
Adam:?
Winry:*notices him*Hi Adam. How's your sis?
Adam: She wanted me to come get you.*grabs Winry's hand* Come on~.
Winry: Alright.*follows him upstairs*
~~~~~~ENERI'S ROOM~~~~~
Winry: Ahh? Where is she?*staring at Eneri's empty bed that has IV needles left on it*
Adam: ...
Eneri:*standing in a shadow filled corner*You're going to Central right Winry?
Winry:*sees her* Eneri! Why did you take the needles out!
Eneri: Are you going to Central?
Winry: Yes! But you need to be in bed!
Eneri: ...*walks out of the shadows of the corner wearing a black coat and gloves with all 4 automail limbs*I'm fine. See?*moves her right arm around*
Winry: How? That's impossible? You only had surgery 2 weeks ago!
Eneri: ...If I get a clean bill of health... we can celebrate by you taking me to Central.
Winry: ...*has a pouting face*Fine! Let's see what Granny thinks!*purposely grabs Eneri's right arm and starts dragging her down stairs*
~~~LATER~~~
Pinako:*checking Eneri's arm*...Hmm. You can make it to Central but keep your arm in a sling at all times!
Eneri: Yes.
Winry: Granny! Are you serious!
Pinako: I am. This lady recovers fast it seems.
Eneri: ...So will you take me with you, Winry?
Winry: ...Why do you want to go there for anyway?
Eneri: To rid myself of a curse.
Winry:*stares at her*...*sigh* Fine.
Adam: ...Can I come?
Eneri:? Of course you're coming.
Winry: What?
Pinako: It would be a good idea. Adam, you keep an eye on your sister now you hear?
Adam: Okay~!
Winry& Eneri:*sigh*
(17)
~~~ON THE TRAIN GOING TO CENTRAL~~~
Eneri:*sleeping in her seat*
Adam:*sitting next to her and leaning on her*
Winry:*sitting across from them*
Adam: ...Sissy sleeps a lot huh Winry?
Winry: Huh? Oh yeah. She's been that way for as long as I've known her.
Adam: ...You must have more memories with Sissy than I do...
Winry: Why do you say that?
Adam:...*looks down*...Dad wouldn't let me spend time with Sissy so I had to see her in secret and stuff... then I was... umm... gone for 3 years... so you probably know her better than me...*hangs his head*
Winry: Don't you ever say that again.
Adam:?
Winry: You're her brother. You'll know her better than anyone else forever. Besides, Eneri wouldn't talk with us much. She only started talking more when you came back Adam.
Adam: ...Really?*looks up*
Winry: Yeah. Would I lie to you?
Adam:*shakes his head*...*stares at Eneri* ...I never got to hug Sissy much when I was little...
Winry: You still are. You can start giving her a bunch of hugs starting now too.
Adam:*thinks for a second*...Yeah~! I'll hug her whenever I can~!
Winry:*smiles*Good for you.
Eneri:*semi-awake* I wanna sleep... zzz...
Adam:*quiets down* We almost woke Sissy~.
Winry: Heehee. Your sister's funny asleep.
Eneri: Salt... on that... *snore*
Adam: I know~. Hee.
(18)
~~~CENTRAL STATION~~~
Winry: Ow... how do they sit in these things all the time?
Adam: I dunno, but it sure hurts.*rubs his back*
Eneri:*yawn*
Winry: Ed said there'd be someone waiting here for us that we'd recognize right away but who...?*sees Armstrong* Ahh! It's the Major! Let's go guys!
Adam: Right!
Eneri:*thinks*Major? ...I can ask him about it...
Adam: Come on sis!
Eneri: I'm comin'. I'm comin'.
~~~A FEW SECONDS LATER~~~
Winry: Major Armstrong!
Armstrong: Oh. Miss RockBell. And Miss Nonell and-
Eneri: I gave up that last name. So don't say it.
Armstrong: ...Understood.
Eneri:*hesitates for a second*Major.
Armstrong: Hmm?
Eneri: I'd like to know... where Central Headquarters is.
Armstrong: What ever for?
Eneri: ...Since I'm here I should tell the person in charge of the state alchemists of my father's... untimely death a few years back.
Armstrong: Hmm... I will have someone escort you later.
Eneri: Thank you.
Winry: So where's Ed, Major?
Armstrong: How do I put this...*their conversation goes on*
Adam: Sissy?
Eneri: What?
Adam: What's Central Headquarters?
Eneri: ...I'll tell you later. *thinks for a second* Because later I'll have a surprise for you.
Adam: Yay~!
Winry: Huh...? The hospital?
Adam:?
Eneri:*lost in her own thoughts*I maybe cursing myself with this decision... but I have to go through with it. ...I have to go there and follow that cursed will he made.
(19)
~~~ON THE WAY TO THE HOSPITAL...~~~
Eneri:*yaaaawn*
Adam: What's the surprise Sissy~? Huh? Huh? What is it~?
Eneri: ...I'm not telling.
Adam: Whaaaaa? Come on~! Come on~! You hafta tell meeee~!*starts pulling on her coat sleeves*
Eneri: Stop that...
Armstrong: Miss Nonell?
Eneri: …What is it?
Armstrong: A MP will be waiting for you at the hospital to take you to Central City Head Quarters.
Eneri: Thank you.
Adam: Why are you going thereeeee~? What is that placeeeee~?*continues pulling on her*
Eneri: Stop... please...
Adam: I wanna knoooooow!
~~~LATER AT THE HOSPITAL ENTRANCE~~~
MP: Major Armstrong, Sir!*salutes Armstrong*
Armstrong: Ahh there you are.
MP: Orders Sir?
Armstrong: Yes yes. You are to take Miss Nonell here to Central City Headquarters and show her to the State Alchemist Reception Area.
MP: Is that her Sir?*points to Winry*
Winry: Me?
Eneri:*seething in rage*
Armstrong: Hohoho! No she is Miss Rockbell. She *points to Eneri* is Miss Nonell.
Eneri:*still seething*
MP:*thinks* That's a girl?*thinks* Y-Yes Sir! P-Please follow me Miss Nonell.
Eneri:*looks at Adam* You stay here.
Adam: But I wanna go too!
Eneri: ...Don't you want to see the Shrimp and Tincan?
Adam:*thinks for a second* I do~. I'll stay here and wait for you Sissy.*smile*
Eneri:*points at Winry* Do what she says. Ok Adam?
Winry:?
Adam: Okay~!*clamps on to Winry*
Winry: Hey!
Eneri: He's all yours. Bye. *starts walking off after the MP*
Winry: Hey wait! Eneri!
Eneri:*waves but doesn't turn around*
Winry: Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!
Eneri:*rounds a corner*
MP: ...T-The car is over this way...
Eneri: Alright. ...And get one thing straight right now.
MP:*gulps* Y-Yes Miss Nonell?
Eneri: ...*lets her rage go*I'M NOT A MAN!
MP: Y-Yes Miss Nonell!*terrified*
(20)
~~~CENTRAL HQ ~~~
~~~STATE ALCHEMIST INFORMATION AREA ~~~
Eneri:*leaning on a counter* Hey! Lady!
Receptionist: Y-Yes?*a bit scared of Eneri's demeanor*
Eneri:*pulls out a tarnished silver pocket watch* You know what this is?
Receptionist: N-No sir...
Eneri:*trying not to snap from being called sir* …This is a State Alchemist's watch.
Receptionist: Y-Yes...?
Eneri: ...Perhaps you've heard of the owner. ...The Glass Alchemist? That ring any bells?*raises an eyebrow*
Receptionist:? T-T-The Glass Alchemist!
Eneri: Yes. The Glass Alchemist. An army deserter.
Receptionist: W-W-Why do you...?
Eneri: He's dead. I came to report it. And also... to enforce his will.
Receptionist: Ehh?
Eneri:*pulls out a yellowed sheet of paper and starts to read it* His will states, "If I am to die, then I give my son my permission to apply for the position...*she puts the paper by in her pocket and finishes* ...of State Alchemist." ...This was written before he became a deserter and even the Fuhrer approved it. So... *sly grin*I can take the exam right now.
Receptionist: ...Y-Yes... I will send for someone...
Eneri: You better lady. You shouldn't keep a nice young...*nearly chokes on her next word* man waiting.
Receptionist: Y-Yes sir!*runs off*
Eneri:*makes a disgusted face* *mutters* Young man... what BS...*mutters*
Receptionist:*returns* I-I am to lead you to start the exam now!*bows*
Eneri:*blinks at the bow* ...Okay then. Lead the way.
Receptionist: Y-Yes sir!
Eneri:*thinks*They're gunna have a field day with this me... All this automail...*thinks*
Receptionist: H-Here we are sir! The test will consist of 300 questions and you will have 5 hours to finish.
Eneri: ...But aren't the physical and mental evaluations supposta be first?
Receptionist: I-I'm sorry sir! They said they wanted to test your abilities as an alchemist to see if you're fit to be a State Alchemist!
Eneri: ...Ha! This'll be easier than I thought! 5 hours? Just tell them to give me 30 minutes.
Receptionist: S-Sir?
Eneri:*stares at her* Well go tell them and I'll while I get ready to take a crack at this thing.
Receptionist:*not as much afraid of Eneri now*Yes Sir! *runs off*
Eneri:*smirks to herself* This'll be a snitch.