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A/N: Sorry for the wait guys.

Chapter 7: The Only Way to Know

Edward sat alone in a very dull room. His mind was not on the fact that he was locked in this room. That problem would soon be taken care of. What he was focused on was who doing was this? He had many enemies and he knew that if they wanted him dead, they most likely would have already tried to kill him by now.

No. This person was planning something and they needed to make sure that he didn't interfere. This is why he was framed.

'Conspiracy to create a Philospher's Stone.'

He had known it had been passed has a law. And he knew what the penalty was. Death.

It was a damn shame he wasn't going to let that happen.

The door opened and a bald man with thick eyebrows walked in. "Edward Elric. You know why you're here. We know what you've done. Here's how this is all going to go down. I'm not going to ask any questions but one."

Ed just looked at the man as he slid a folder across the table.

"Open it."

He opened the folder and in it was a letter and a picture of numerous dead bodies. Ed looked at the man for a moment.

"I've never seen these people before in my life, but they look like their from…Xing. When was this picture taken?"

"Four months ago. Not long after you left. We looked at the passenger records from the train company. It said you were their at the time these people were killed." The man explained

'Damn it.' Ed thought. 'This person had this planned perfectly.'

"You don't understand! I have nothing to do with this! Just because I was there at the time doesn't mean anything!" He yelled

"Quiet down Mr. Elric. I have something to ask you and then we're done." The man said sternly. "Did you have anything to do with the dissappearance of Riza Hawkeye?"

Edward was thrown off by this question. Riza had vanished after being treated in the hospital. No letter was left behind and she didn't take anything. Some that she killed herself, others think she's still alive somewhere.

"That's irrelevent." Ed said trying desperately to keep his composure.

"You won't answer, then fine."

The next day..

Ed sat in the holding room. He'd stayed there over the night waiting for someone to come. And eventually they did. He was given an envelope with a letter in it. He took the letter out and began to read it.

Dear Mr Elric.

You are most likely still trying to figure out why someone would frame want you to know that we have some ideas of our own. But that's our bussiness for now.

That man you met yesterday. His name is Colonel Randall. He's on our side which is the good side of the military that your friends are on.

To be honest, you are really wanted on all of those charges by the "corrupted" side . But we know that you didn't commit those crimes and your going to get out of here but you have to be cooperative and patient. If you want to help us find out who framed you, then slide this letter under the door. If you don't then we can't help you.

Ed sighed. He really had the worst life ever. He got up and walked over to the door. He knelt down and slid the letter under it.

A/N: This chapter sucks. I know. But Its going to get a lot better from here on. Also there was a mention of Riza for you guys who love her.

May 5 is my Birthday. So I'll be in a good mood and post up an extra long chapter. Just do me a favor and review. Even though this chap sucked and was to short.