Edward silently shuffled around the stoned floored room that the female exorcist had guided him to. "This is mine?" He asked. Lenalee nodded, "It can be. Some exorcists leave and never come back. Others may stay and call it...home." she smiled. Ed flushed and then returned to his blank stare. "There's no light in her eyes." he thought, "Like she's seen hell or has a broken past...no light." "Mister Elric? Is something wrong?" she piped. Ed shook his head and smiled, "I'm going to shower for a bit, okay?" Lenalee nodded and exited the room.
After he had assured the silence, Edward removed his red coat and black top, revealing his automail. "The Black Order...nothing like Central. The people here seem nice from my evaluation so far..." he whispered, laying on his bed. He looked up and nearly burst from the bed, "W-what's with this clown picture!?" he yelled. The same picture of a smiling, yet chained clown carrying a coffin and walking, hung in Ed's room as it did Allen's. "Who hangs a creepy clown picture in a bedroom!?" he snapped, stalking into the restroom connected to the main part of his room.
After the shower, Ed made his way to the food court in his old clothing, stomach growling. "Uhm...hello?" he called into a window. A man turned around and Ed could have sworn he was a woman at first. "Hello little cutie! My name's Jerry, what can I get you~?" he asked, getting really close to Ed's face. "Whoa! Back up!" Ed snapped, pushing Jerry away. "I'm Edward Elric, I'm with this weird exchange program." Jerry backed up and smiled, "Well aren't you a little cutie~?" Jerry chuckled. Edward stiffened and jumped closer to Johnny, "WHO ARE YOU CALLING SO SMALL HE CAN ONLY BE SEEN WITH A MAGNIFYING GLASS!?" he yelled. Jerry yelped and jumped back, "I didn't say that at all..."
Ed stepped back and groaned, "I'll have soba...please?" Jerry nodded and began cooking. "Oi, shorty. Move." a deep voice ordered. "I'M NOT SMALL!" Ed yelled, turning to face the voice's source. Kanda stood, arms crossed, behind Ed. "Just move Moyashi." Kanda hissed, shoving Ed out of the way. Ed grumbled and stumbled into another person. "Whoa there shorty, aren't you clumsy?" the person laughed. Ed clapped his hands and turned to face this person, but set the alchemic desire aside when he came face to face with none other than, Lavi.
The red-head's friendly smile calmed Edward to say the least, "I'm not short." Lavi shook his head, "But you are." he laughed. Ed still didn't react and then Jerry handed him his soba, "Eat up sweetie~" he giggled. Ed took the noodles and smiled, "Thanks..."
This kind of heartwarming moment was so different for Ed. He was so used to the ranting, teasing, and being held back by Alphonse. Al...How is he?
Central Headquarters
Nasty dreams of death and hatred flooded Allen in his sleep. The death of his friends, the Order going up in flames,...and becoming one of them, a Noah. He woke up in a cold sweat and looked over at the large suit of armor next to him, "Uhm...Alphonse? Are you awake?" Allen called quietly. "Yeah?" he answered. "Never mind..." he hummed. Alphonse sat up in his bed, "Allen...you talk in your sleep...Can I ask you a few questions?" Allen was shocked, "I...guess..." he smiled, nervous feeling running up and down his spine. "Who are Lenalee, Lavi, Choji, and Kanda?"
"They...are my friends. Lenalee is a very kind girl who has a brother with a sister complex. Lavi is working his way to become a Bookman or 'Keeper of Historical Knowledge' is how he's described it. Kanda is a jerk...long hair and a sword...like a samurai..." Allen replied. Al seemed to nod, "What are exorcists and innocence?" Al asked. Allen's eyes widened and he gave a crooked smile, full of pain, "Exorcists are those chosen by God to defend humanity from The Maker or The Millennium Earl. He sends demons made of a soul, a tragedy, and a machine...those who have cursed the name of God due to the loss of loved one. Exorcists carry God's power so that they may destroy the demons...and give them...back..." Allen hummed.
Alphonse nodded, "This seems like a painful subject...I'll leave it..." Al said, looking out the window at the sunrise. "New Beginning..." Allen sang with a sorrowful tone. Alphonse nodded, "New Life..."