Exile
Chapter Three: Alchemy, Ancient and Forgotten
Everyone turned to see who this new speaker was. As all the military personnel in the said area lined up and saluted, a tall and obviously respected man with an eye-patch over his left eye walked up to the group, his hands carefully folded behind his back..
"Fuhrer King Bradley Sir "announced Roy, lining up and saluting as well.
" At ease men "said Fuhrer Bradley calmly. The men all rested their arms at their sides, continuing to stay aligned.
"Sir, if I may comment." asked Roy.
"You may" replied Fuhrer Bradley.
"Sir, you agree with Lutenite Hughes that it maybe some kind of Alchemy "questioned Roy.
" Yes. And not just any Alchemy, an ancient, forgotten form of alchemy "stated Fuhrer Bradley.
" What do you mean sir, if I may ask" preceded Roy. The Fuhrer was about to continue when he was interrupted by blaring sirens coming down the street.
"Well it seems I'll have to save the story for another time. For now I think we should concentrate on getting young FullMetal to the Medical Center at Central Headquarters. From what I've heard, he's quite the struggle.
Agreeing with the Fuhrer, Roy and Maes both saluted and walked toward Edward, who has continued to remain silent.
Two men in light blue and cream uniforms exited the Hospital vehicle and walked up to Edward. When they arrived, they tried to check Edward's vital signs but, Ed reluctantly turned away.
After a few more unsuccessful tries, the two men loaded Edward onto the cloth-bound carrier, or at least they tried. Edward trashed around as hard as his shocked body could, still remaining silent.
Ten minutes pass and Edward was still trashing about. No one seemed to be able to calm him down. Not Alphonse. Not Roy. Not Maes. Nor the young green-eyed girl.
" Brother please clam down. They're just trying to help you. Hold still brother, please " pleaded Alphonse.
CRACK.
A shot flew through the air, making everyone stop dead and turn toward the gunman, or in this case, woman. Riza ,with her gun pointed toward the sky, looked harshly at the group of unsuccessful people trying to calm Edward down. Placing the gun back in its resting place, Riza said " This young lady has a request so, please listen to her. "
Riza patted her sheathed gun for better results of the group. Walking closer to the group the green-eyed girl said, " Please. All this screaming and harsh words aren't going to help anything. "
The young girl walked up to Edward, who was still struggling the grip of the two medical center personal. She raised her hand to signal the medical personal to release their grasp on Edward. They released Edward and he fell to his knees.
The young girl got down to her own knees to be leveled with Edward. She placed her hands on Edward cheeks to raise his head. They looked into each other's eyes. Edward blushed while the green-eyed girl just smiled back at him.
" Edward, you said you wanted to know my name. You wanted to know who I am. I would be happy to tell you, once you have been checked up and are feeling better." Edward blushed harder and turned away slightly. The green-eyed girl let her hands slide off of Edward's cheeks and on to her lap.
" I'm sure your brother is worried about you. " Edward looked up at his younger brother.
"A...Al...Al I-" " Brother."
Edward felt something touch his hand. Looking down he saw a small, pale hand on his own gloved one. Looking up at the green-eyed girl, he saw a small tear at the corner of her eye.
Felling like it was safe to move in, the ambulance men started to check Edward's vital signs again, then loading him into the ambulance.
"Now, who will ride him?" asked a man. Everyone simultaneously looked over at Al.
"I can't fit in there. I'm too big" protested Al who could predict their questioning faces.
"What about the Cornel?". " I decline. Besides, I don't think FullMetal would enjoy my presence at this time." Not that he ever does.thought Roy.
"Then what about the Major?" asked Al. Everyone then froze in place , as the y knew what was coming.
" Me? Well I guess I could show FullMetal my new pictures of my beaultiful daughter Elysia. She's like an ang-"
"Never mind" said Roy. Mustang looked around at the rest of subordates. Hmm…Well, Jeans a chain smoker so I cant send him. And the luteniute would kill me if I sent her. Roy powendered who to send with Edward for the short drive to the Military Medical Center.
"You!" Roy pointed over at the green-eyed girl.
"What? Me?"
"Yes. You will accompany FullMetal to the Hospital." Roy grabbed the young girl's arm and guied her to the ambulenece.
"I c-couldn't. I mean…I don't even know-"
"I'm sure FllMetal wouldn't mind his savor riding along in place of his brother." exsplained Roy. The young girl blushed slightly then studdered "S-sa-savor!? No, no, I'm not a-"
"Ah. Modest and cute." said Roy as he portaded his trademark smirk.
The young girl blushed harder now as she clambered into the car. She sat to the right of Edward, the ambulance man to the left.
Edward refusing to lie down, sat on the stretcher coishion on the floor of the vehicle. The ambulance man handed Edward two moist clothes, one with witch to wash his face, the other to place on his head to keep him cool.
The car rocked and bumped around on the stone paved road, and within minutes, Edward was asleep, and drooling. Edward leaned to his right, resting his head on the young girl's lap, causing the towel to fall off his head.
The young girl flushed then quietly giggled as she place the fallen towel back Edward's head.
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(Later that day)
Currently in his office study, The Fuhur King Bradley paced about tu and fro. Concluding the problem in his head, he walked over to his desk and paged his secretary.
"Ms. Douglas?" "Sir?" "Send a message to Cornol Mustang. Ask him to fetch the youngg woman from this morning, and have him send her to my office asap."
"Yes sir. Of course sir." Ms. Douglas silently finished her paperwork then began to dial the office of Cornol Roy Mustang, regardless of time. The Fuhur turned to the dark shadow lurking by the bookcase.
"Why are you still here?" Shouldn't you tell mother the good news. I'm sure she'll reward you greatly, that is, after me." The Fuhur chuckled silently and smirked at the shadowed figure.
" I wouldn't get too cocky. As far as I'm concirned, you have acchevied nothing. We've not been asurred success. Are you sure you want to gloat?" sleased the dark figure. The fuhrer bit his lip slightly then said,
"Do what you want." The Fuhrer turned his back on the drakened figure as it walked into a hidden elevator behind the bookcase, and dissappered.
