Scene Four:Streets of Central

Alphonse didn't know what else to say as he stared at the dark individual standing before him. Part of him almost wanted to be relieved however he knew he had to be cautious.

"You seem so surprised to see me, I was hoping we could at least be civil about all this."

"Civil? You stole our friend's body, how is that civil," the boy in the armor asked the homunculus. Tilting his head to the side, Greed seemed to be thinking it over. Finally he waved his hand at the statement.

"That's a whole other problem."

"Funny, I don't see how." Alphonse actually had a tone in his voice and received a frown back.

"Look, you want help finding your brother or not? This is a once in a lifetime offer so I suggest you take it."

"But why would you help us? I know you said it was to be civil but there has to be more to it then that." As much as Al wanted to just accept the offer, he worried about any strings that might be attached. Finally Greed placed a hand up as though he was making a vow.

"I promise I'm not trying anything. Despite how things are right now, I really don't have anything against either one of you. And besides, you did help this guy out quite a bit. Guess I don't want to end up being in anyone's debt." It wasn't the best reasoning, however Al was pretty desperate at this moment.

"So then do you know where Envy would go?"

"Well for one thing, he's not about to do anything like this and tell Father about it. So he has to be hiding in a place where no one would be able to find him." That being said, the homunculus started down the street with the suit of armor right behind him.

"Do you think he'd actually hurt my brother?"

"If I had to guess, I'd say that he wouldn't do any permanent damage to him however he is pretty twisted. Especially when if comes to his ideas about humanity."

"So do the two of you get along?" Al's question sounded like small talk, but he really didn't know much about Envy. Greed thought about this question for a few seconds before responding.

"He seems to really hate you humans and to be honest I just don't see what the point is. When I take over the world, I've gotta have someone to rule over after all." The homunculi let out an evil laugh. As much as Alphonse didn't really like the answer he got, he kept on Greed's heels in hopes that he could lead him to Edward.

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"Help Me!"

"Where Am I?"

"Is anyone there?"

"Where's my body?"

"It's dark here, I'm scared!"

"You said you wouldn't leave me alone!"

"Mommy, where are you?"

"Hello, is anyone there?"

"Who are you?"

"It hurts!"

Ed wanted to beat his head against a solid object, but there was nothing in reach. His entire body ached and trembled from the strain of multiple souls occupying his mind. His breath came out in labored huffs, each breath clearly an effort on his part. The noise still made him feel sick, his stomach knotting up, twisting in an unnatural way. He could feel his heartbeat pounding in his ears, almost loud enough to mute the panicked sound echoing around in his subconscious. He swore he could almost feel them moving around, merging with his own soul and causing it to become lost in the sea of madness. His flesh was trying to reject this assault however there was nothing he could do.

"Envy...," he wheezed out, getting the homunculi's attention.

"Did you want something, Pipsqueak?" He casually sauntered over to see Ed bring his tired gaze up. It had only been a couple of hours and already he looked so tired and ill. It brought a pleasant smirk to Envy's face.

"...Ppp..please...," He couldn't focus enough to even think straight let alone carry on a conversation. It was like listening to several people at once and not understanding what they were saying. It felt as though they were each trying to take him over.

"Please what? I don't know what you need, if you don't tell me." Envy's sarcastic reply wasn't helping as the teen dropped his head sluggishly and continued panting. "Mmm, you don't seem to be doing so well. That's a shame, cause I have so many options as to what we're gonna do next."

"Just s..sstop this. How do I get r..rrid of them?"

"Well that would just ruin my fun. Maybe I'll leave you like this for awhile longer. Of course I don't know why I bothered tying you up, it's not like you're going anywhere." The only response was an involuntary shutter and a faint groan. Envy was enjoying Edward's discomfort way too much as he leaned down, forcing the blonds head up. Ed's jawline became visibly tense as the homunculus firmly held his face. "Never got the chance to really see Father create a homunculus till recently. From what I understand, it's pretty painful for the human selected. Of course I have no intentions of turning you into one of us." Ed's expression revealed his confusion and Envy let him go, sitting back and laughing loudly. The laughter got a reaction from the trapped souls as their voices rose in concern. They clawed at his subconscious, desperate to get away. The only problem was there was no where to go.

"No, stay away from me!"

"Please, I can't take anymore!"

"Don't hurt me!"

"Stop it!"

It was as though they were trying to get away from the source of amused clatter, making Ed's flesh crawl. His pulse quickened and he felt bile pushing it's way up his throat. Taking several quick breaths, he realized he had no control over what was happening to him. 'Alphonse, please you have to find me,' This single thought was all he had to cling to right now.