A note from me: Geez... i take forever to update heh heh... i don't like this story too much but i'll finish it for my own sake and for the sake of those who like it...
I DON'T OWN FMA OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS. I DO OWN SAPPHIRE AND RUBY THOUGH.

Chapter 4: One Plus One

That night, Sapphire stood on top of a building, waiting for the brothers to come out. Ruby stood next to her, asleep. The two boys left the library around midnight.

"So, the Crimson Butterfly alchemist used to be in the military but left for some reason and the military's been after her because she's supposedly a really powerful alchemist." Ed said. "So, we pretty much could've figured that on our own."

"Well, maybe if we ask around we can find out about her." Al said.

"I guess. Let's go to bed. I'm pretty worn out."

Sapphire smiled and she turned to Ruby.

"Sleep well." She jumped down and snuck up behind the two boys.

"Hey you!" She said.

The both jumped a little and turned around.

"It's you! Alright, who are you? Why is the military after you?"

"I thought you knew. I'm just too damn powerful for my own good. They want me only so they can just use me for whatever purpose they have in mind."

"Why should I trust you!?" Ed yelled.

"Well, why should I trust you? It's obvious that neither of us can trust one another. I want to know more about you and you want to know more about me. I'm sure we can figure something out."

"Maybe we can meet someplace safe." Al suggested.

"Safe? This is as safe as anything will get around here. Why don't you meet me on the rooftop tomorrow evening? How does that sound?"

"Fair enough." Ed said.

"Good. I look forward to—" A few people started shooting at her. Sapphire dodged the bullets and ran.

Damn that military…. Hopefully that kid doesn't tell them about our meeting. Sapphire thought.

Roy came running to Ed and Al.

"I thought I gave you orders. You were to stay away from her."

"Well, she kinda found us." Al said.

"What did she say to you?"

Ed and Al looked at each other. "Not much. She just asked who we are." Ed said. "I don't think she wants to hurt us." Al said.

"I don't care. Next time you see her, get rid of her or bring her to me." Roy left.

"What the heck is his deal with this girl anyways?" Ed asked.

"I don't know. Maybe that girl will tell us tomorrow." Al said.

"Yeah…"

Sapphire went to where Ruby was.

"I hope you're happy." Sapphire said. "I got you your meeting."

"Why are you blaming all this on me? Do you not want to be apart of this?"

"I just have a problem with being near the military is all. It brings back all those memories."

"I'm sorry."

"Whatever. I'm gonna get some sleep. If I'm gonna be up during the day, I might as well catch up on my sleep."

The next morning, both girls awoke late. They went to a food vendor who was selling fruits and they took some of his fruit. They went to the rooftop where they were supposed to meet the two brothers.

"We sure are living the life aren't we." Ruby said sarcastically.

"I know for a fact that we are living a life." Sapphire said. "So, what exactly were you planning on telling these boys?"

"I'm not really sure. They don't seem bad. I guess we can always lie if they look like they're lying."

"That's true. Well I really want to know what is up with that kid in the armor. I don't understand why anyone would want to walk around in a big suit of armor."

"Maybe we'll find out. Do you think that if we told them the truth that they wouldn't believe us?"

"I wouldn't blame them. They probably will side with the military and are probably brainwashed to think anything they want them to. For all we know, we could've become mass murderers."

"I wouldn't be surprised. I hate the military."

"Who doesn't? That's probably the worst thing we've ever done."

"What about mom?"

"I knew you'd bring her up. Mom is way in the past and she got what she deserved."

"Did she? I mean what if--"

"I don't care!" Sapphire interrupted. Ruby was stunned. "I'm sorry but I don't. You're not the one that had to deal with the pain. Being stabbed almost to death. Then becoming what I am in order to survive. The way the military treated me was as if I really were a dog."

"I'm sorry…"

"Don't be. Nothing is your fault but if you don't put mom in the past then were never gonna get anywhere."

"You don't understand though… It is my fault. The only way that I can punish myself for it is to always remember. Live off guilt. I don't deserve to be happy."

"You deserve happiness just as much as I deserve to be human. I do understand though. I know because you're my sister for better or for worse. Nothing can change that. What happened in the past with dad and mom… those were just some backgrounds for us that fate made so we'd have a reason to do what we do now and damn it stop blaming yourself!"

"I'm sorry. I guess you're right. I guess when we find the philosopher's stone it won't change our past but I guess it can help our future. All we need now is to find one without having to make it."

Time passed and soon, the sun started going down. The Elric brothers made their way to the rooftop entrance.

"So, do you think that this might be some sort of trap?" Ed asked.

"I'm not sure. She didn't seem like she wanted to hurt us."

"Yeah but if what Mustang says is true then maybe this is a bad idea."

"We'll never know until we try."

They opened the door to the rooftop and there stood a single figure in a hooded cloak.

"So, you've decided to come. I'm impressed. No military? I'm starting to become slightly fond of you."

"Alright, enough with mysterious look. Show yourself!" Ed commanded.

"Sorry, you didn't say the magic word."

"Please, we just want to make sure you're not someone else that we could be mistaking. You are the Crimson Butterfly, right?" Al said.

"Maybe I am, maybe I'm not."

"Enough with the corny mind tricks! Show yourself."

She took off her hood and it turned out that the Crimson Butterfly was not what they expected.

"You… You're a--" Ed saw her ears.

"A chimera. It doesn't take an idiot midget to figure that one out. Oh wait a minute… I guess I was wrong."

"WHO YOU CALLING A MIDGET YOU BLUE HAIRED FREAK!"

"That sounded like an insult. A very bad one at that."

"I'm sorry but you're the Crimson Butterfly?" Al asked.

"Nope… Sorry to disappoint you kid."

"I am." Ruby appeared from behind Sapphire. Sapphire took off the coat and Ruby wore it.

"I'm the Crimson Butterfly alchemist. I apologize for my sister. She can be rather ruthless."

"Your sister? Wait a minute, those profiles we read said nothing about you having a sister." Ed said.

"They can be so vague and so very wrong. If you haven't realized that the military is full of many lies and deceitfulness then I suggest you look deeper. I am the Crimson Butterfly and this is my sister, the Blue Wolf alchemist."