QUICK NOTE!
I realize in the series that the seven deadly sins are called Homunculus, but in my story I just call them Sins. Just letting everyone know so there isn't confusion. Thank you!
I hit my head against my desk, trying to block out the voices in the other room. Voices discussing myself and my punishment. I could hear the stress in my mother's voice, she didn't really know what to do about me. I'd never been grounded before because there was never a need to be. I groaned, thinking about earlier this morning. They questioned me for hours about my whereabouts last night. I didn't know what to say or even how to answer, so I sat in silence with my head bowed. What else could I possibly do? They wouldn't have believed me anyways.
I stood up from my computer chair and flopped on my bed. The springs in my bed making soft noises as my body landed on the mattress. I reached toward the floor and picked up the remote, clicking on my television. After a few minutes of flipping through the channels, I finally gave up. Carelessly flinging the remote, I rolled on my back and covered my eyes with my hands, sighing deeply.
I just wanted to forget everything that had happened, it was all so confusing and terrifying. Despite the fact I could barely remember much. A strange squeak left my lips as my thoughts flowed into my head. That golden eyed boy. There was something I didn't want to forget. He was so peculiar, but in a wonderfully trancing sort of way. He almost glowed like an angel in the moonlight. I felt my face heat up in embarrassment as I remembered how attracted I was to him.
I sat up from the bed and stared at my knee. Brushing my fingers lightly over the spot where his lips had planted a gentle kiss. A soft kiss, but still a kiss. I smiled and rolled my eyes at my sillyness. Most likely I'd never see him again, so why bother to think of him? To think of his perfectly sculptured body, soft lips, beautiul golden eyes, and locks of hair that I'd kill to run my fingers through. I sighed, burying my face into my pillow to try and escape the image stuck in my head.
I was struck by another thought that I hadn't forgotten. The unanswered question as to how he healed my leg with only human contact. I didn't believe that it was in my head, though I wasn't sure if I really wanted to or not. But not knowing was what killed me. A human touch was not even close to curing or healing a single thing, but somewhow, some way, he managed to pull it off. Brushing the thought from my head, I let another smile form on my lips.
"Edward Elric" I whispered softly. I liked the sound of it, it was strangely calming to hear.
Sadly, I was interrupted by my thoughts with my door swinging open. My eyes stared with question as they met with my father's own gaze. He cleared his throat, pulling at his collar. I could see he was very uncomfortable talking about my punishment, maybe he felt I didn't really deserve it deep down inside.
" Your mother and I have decided to make an arrangement with you. "
"Arrangement?" I questioned, raising an eyebrow.
" Yes, an arrangement. You have to be punished somehow for your actions last night, so you're to come home straight after school, and no phone unless for emergency purposes. "
I stared for a minute, not really giving any reaction or emotion to my said punishment, but eventually I nodded, showing that I agreed to it. Not that it would matter if I had agreed or not, either way it was still coming to me. I suppose it was better than a usual punishment for someone around my age, if parents ever did anything to there kids that is. Or maybe it was just my own family that still had some discipline. My father let out a deep sigh and placed a hand on the back of his head.
"It's not too strict right? " He asked. I rolled my eyes and smiled. He was breaking weak, grounding me was killing him.
"No dad, I understand what I'm being grounded for, I won't scare you and mom like that ever again. I promise."
He forced a smile to hide his awkward position, keeping it planted on his lips until he turned to leave my room. I sighed deeply, pulling the ponytail from my hair in frustration. I ran my fingers through my thick locks, my head feeling much better without the pull of the hair tie. Reaching towards my nightstand, I curled my fingers around my ipod, carefully placing my headphones in. I scrolled through my playlist, looking for any sound to drown at my parents voices. I could hear the guilt lingering in their voices. I tried to understand their side too, honest I really did, I knew it was difficult to be a parent, and I knew that it was really hard on them to have to ground me. I rolled on my side and turned the volume to max, letting Shinedown ring through my skull.
No one's POV
Edward walked slowly towards the dark path, shoving his hands in his pockets as he kicked his boot against the ground. The sky began to fade and blend in with the darkness as little stars started to appear everywhere. He sighed as he came to his desired spot. He stopped and dropped to his knees, the ground below him shook softly. Pulling a knife from his pocket, he placed the blade gently across his wrist. With slight pressure and a quick pull, a thin line of blood began to form. He turned his hand over and hung it over the ground, mumbling under his breath.
Black shadows began to crawl out of the ground around him. The ground shook again, releasing more shadows. Edward slowly stood up and closed his eyes as his body was engulfed into the thick blackness. He smiled as he heard the deep whispers of lost prayers and hopeless pleas. It was a sense of comfort to him. He felt a sudden power inside him, as he always did when he returned. He slowly opened his eyes, taking in his surroundings, where two golden orbs met his own. His smile quickly faded as he noticed seven more bodies other than his fathers.
"Ah so the future of our destruction has returned! Tell me runt, how'd it go up there? "
Edward scowled and took hold of the sin's green locks, yanking them fiercely back.
"You're the same height as me. If that wicked tongue is all you're good for then you should be removed Envy. " Edward hissed. He threw Envy to the ground, green strands still in his grasp. Before Envy could move, Edward had his foot pressed harshly against his throat, pressing down.
"Enough!"
Edward's glare never left his face as he removed himself from Envy, maintaining a safe enough distance away from the sin. He turned his attention toward his father. He couldn't say much about the man infront of him, except that he didn't favor him much either. His father rested himself back into his chair, listening to the distant tormented screams, a smile devoured his lips.
"I've never grown tired of hearing their pitiful pleas. The souls that cry out for help are always the most fun to kill. " He chuckled deeply.
Edward glanced at the young women laying around his chair. They're eyes were red and puffy from crying, deep gashes were all over their bodies. His stomach turned at the sight of the chains that were wrapped around their frail bodies. Dozens of tiny needles cut into their skin every time they moved, causing a whimper to escape their lips. His father hissed in disapproval of Edward's emotions.
" Do not feel sorry for them Edward, you have been granted so much because of me, and you're hate towards me is what I get in return? "
" I never asked to be the son of Satan. What success is in that? You already know our fate. " Edward growled, taking a step forward.
" You shall hold your tongue or I will cut it out for you." He replied, lifting himself from his chair. The crunch and snap of bones was heard as he dug his foot into each woman, using them as steps. With his long black nails, he grabbed at Edward's collar, forcing him upwards. " Now, what about the girl. Have you found her?" He hissed. Grinding his teeth in anger, Edward shoved his father away, and regained his composure.
" Yeah, I found her. She was at a satanic ritual. I thought you said she would be pure and godly."
" Oh but she is my son, which is why she is such a threat to us. You see, she is the key to our success, but also the downfall. And she is also my gift to you." Satan stepped towards Edward and wrapped an arm around his son's shoulders. "You have to be the one to break her away from God. "
Edward's lips turned up in a devious smile.
" And how should I do that? " he asked slyly. Satan leaned towards his son, his own smile growing at the sight of his son's.
"Seduce her. You are my son, you have my power over others. Use it. " Slowly placing both hands on Edward's shoulders, he turned him around to face him. " Go to her, she dreams of you for now on. Win her over, and succeed. "
Without another word, Edward obeyed. The dark shadows began engulfing his body once more to return him. He heard the women plea for his help, reaching their hands towards him. His stomach didn't turn this time, even through their shredded skin dangling on their arms as they tried to free themselves.
"Winry..."
cliff hanger! :P so I dont have any excuse for taking me so long this time. So ill be honest, I had huge writers block. I kept changing my ideas and then i kept forgetting. You may kill me. actually no i take that back! :P Review even though you might hate me for taking so long :( haha Thank you!
