I don't know you but I want you all the more for that
Words fall through me and always fool me and I can't react
My eyes snapped open when the words came from Father's mouth. Pride's face broke out into a cocky smirk. The shadows that emitted from him appeared like swords. They were black and strangely had red, evil eyes with equally evil grins. The other Homunculi and Father backed away. All but Envy who stood in his spot with wide eyes. His fists shook, as if he were still processing what was happening. Pride approached me slowly, the grin on his face refusing to melt. My golden eyes narrowed as the disturbing Homunculus proceeded to near me.
''It's such a shame to kill such a worthy ally, but orders are orders,'' Pride smirked.
''Ah!'' I yelped as five of his shadows lunged at me. I managed to barely escape the piercing of them. Father and Pride both smirked at my weakness. ''Come now, die with some dignity,'' Pride taunted. I ran and jumped as the shadows continued to chase me, each missing me barely by an inch. I tripped on a random pipe, my body colliding with the hard concrete ground. ''Ugh,'' I grunted. My arm quickly shifted to my sword as I turned on my back, blocking the shadow that could've pierced my neck. Pride growled in annoyance. ''Damn human woman, just die already!'' he hissed. I continued blocking Pride's attack with my sword, teeth gritted in concentration. My shadows appeared from my body, lunging to block Pride's. My shadows were black like Pride's but unlike his, there was no evil presence coming from them. ''I won't be so easy to kill, Homunculus,'' I spat out the name like it was poison. This only angered Pride further. ''Enough! Finish her Pride!'' Father ordered. He appeared furious that his strongest creation had failed to end me yet. That realization alone made me smirk. ''What's the matter Father? You look a little nervous there, could it be that you fear the possibility of me killing off your damn Pride?'' I chuckled. Father's eyes narrowed in anger. Pride roared in anguish as one of my shadows scratched his cheek. Red sparks emitted from his face as his philosopher stone healed the gash.
And games that never amount to more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
''You will die!'' he yelled. One shadows went straight for my shoulder and it would've cost me the battle if I hadn't jumped to the side on time. I was so focused on that one shadow that I didn't notice the other one sneak up to me. Another shadow knocked my on my back. Suddenly a horrible feeling ripped inside of me. I hesitantly looked to see a shadow had impaled my stomach.
''AHHHH!'' I screamed in utter pain.
Pride grinned like a maniac when he saw he finally had me. ''Good, now just lay there while I rip out your stone,'' he smirked. ''N-No,'' I whispered. I yanked my arm that was morphed into my sword in the air to slash the shadow from my stomach but was stopped abruptly. Pride sent more shadows to pin me down, leaving me defeated. I struggled with all my might to free my arm at least. I was stopped when Pride was standing over me, the intent to kill written all over his face. ''Such a shame, oh well,'' he shrugged mockingly. My eyes widened when I realized. . .I was done. I was going to die. I felt my eyes water but I absolutely refused to shed tears in front of these monsters. ''I-I'm sorry Ed, Al. Looks like I'm done here,'' I whispered sadly. Pride's shadow went straight for the kill, straight into my heart. I gasped, ready for the impact. The sound of metal clashing rang throughout the lair.
Envy's point of view
My eyes widened when I saw Pride's shadow pierce Leah's stomach. I stood there, unable to process what had just happened. Her scream of pure pain brought me out of my daze. 'Leah,' I whispered mentally. What was I supposed to do? Father would kill me if I interrupted the fight. If I tried to fight Pride I would surely lose and blow my cover. But then I saw the look in Leah's gorgeous golden eyes. They were watery with unshed tears. That image of her looking so broken absolutely killed me. ''Leah,'' I whispered, barely audible. Pride stood above her now, shadow ready for the kill. She whispered something before closing her eyes, ready to die. A sudden feeling forced me not to think any further. I knew what I had to do. Pride went for the kill and I dashed.
Leah's point of view
I couldn't stifle the gasp when I saw what had just occurred. Pride's shadow was barely a few inches from my chest when a sword had gotten in the way. I looked to see Envy standing over me protectively. Absolute anger was written on his face and in his eyes. His arm was morphed into a sword, the same sword that saved me. ''Envy,'' I whispered. His eyes scanned my body, making sure I wasn't severely injured. Pride's face broke out into a frown. ''What are you thinking Envy? I had her!'' he snarled. Envy's lips pulled back into a snarl of his own. ''I won't allow you to kill her,'' he seethed. Father had obviously had enough. ''What is the meaning of this Envy?'' his voice boomed, making the two of us wince. Pride's shadows pulled back but Envy didn't step away from me. He turned to face Father. ''Forgive me Father. I can't let Pride or anyone hurt her,'' Envy sighed. ''And why is that?'' Father asked. Envy's violet eyes met mine for a second. I shook my head, not wanting him to get punished because of me.
''She's special,'' he answered.
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You've made it now
Father went livid. ''She is a pathetic human who was fortunate to gain a philosopher stone! You dare go weak for a human?! Envy the Homunculus has fallen for a useless human woman?'' he screeched. Envy winced in shame. I on the other hand snarled. ''How dare you?'' I growled. This caught the attention of everyone in the lair. I managed to stand beside Envy, cringing at the pain I felt as my stone healed my wounds. ''Yes I am human. I always have been and always will. But this ''pathetic'' human just managed to fight off your strongest Homunculus. Not only that but I am the daughter of Van Hoenheim, and without him you would be a pathetic speck of matter in a flask!'' I roared. Every Homunculi in the room had their jaws drop. They were in utter shock that I had spoken to their creator like that. Father stared at me. ''Did you just say Van Hoenheim?'' he asked shakily. I nodded, eyes determined. Father's face broke out into a grin as he tossed his head back in laughter. Suddenly he appeared in front of me and Envy. My eyes bugged out as Father held me in a bone crushing hug. Envy's eyes resembled saucers and his jaw reached the floor. ''HAH! So he had children! What a remarkable girl you are! It appears Envy was right about you after all!'' he patted Envy on the back. 'Is everyone freaking insane? Now I know where Envy gets his bipolar-ness!' I screamed mentally. ''You will live, we could have many uses for you. Is there anything you would need right now?'' Father beamed. I blinked twice then felt my eyes harden. ''As a matter of fact I do,'' I began. Envy and Father quirked a brow.
''Apologize to Envy,'' I bit back the growl I so desperately wanted to use.
Father blinked in surprise. He then faced Envy. ''I apologize for insulting you so my son,'' he said. Envy nodded hesitantly. Envy then faced me with narrow eyes, warning me not to push my luck. ''Envy, show our guest to your room,'' Father ordered. I blushed. ''What?'' I asked, stunned. ''Well you will be staying with us and since you have taken such liking to Envy you shall stay with him,'' Father smirked. I was about to protest when I felt Envy grip my wrist and began dragging me down a tunnel. ''Stop talking,'' he hissed at me. I shut my mouth and suddenly became fearful of Envy's anger. I then became angry, remembering why I had looked for him in the first place. He had lied. He played me like a fool. Soon we entered a large room, which I guessed was Envy's room. I found it odd that the Homunculi had their own rooms but figured that even they needed privacy. The walls and floor was stone, making the room cold. There was no windows due to us being underground. In the center was a large king-sized bed with black blankets and pillows. Besides a nightstand, desk, and another door, the room was empty. Envy shoved me and closed the door. He faced me with a harsh glare. ''What the hell were you thinking?!'' he roared. I refused the wince at his tone. ''You lied to me,'' I seethed, stunning the green-haired man.
''What are you talking about?'' he snapped.
''Don't give me that! I know it was you who started the Ishvalan War!'' I got in his face.
Falling slowly eyes that know me and I can't go back
His eyes widened in shock. ''Not denying it? Good, that's the first step in not being a complete asshole,'' I growled. His glare returned. ''How the hell did you know?'' he asked lowly. ''It appeared in one of my visions,'' I returned his glare. My expression became sad. ''Why did you lie?'' I asked softly. His glare didn't waver in the slightest. ''I didn't lie, you never asked me,'' he scoffed. I frowned. ''I trusted you to tell me everything! I love you, and you obviously return my feelings based on what I just saw out there!'' I pointed to the door. His jaw clenched. ''You knew what you were getting yourself into when you fell for me. I warned you that I was your enemy, that I was a monster,'' he scowled. I sat on the bed in silence. ''If you were my enemy then why would I love you?'' I asked, meeting his gaze. ''What can I say? You feel for the enemy,'' he scoffed, glare melting away slowly.
''So did you,'' I countered.
Envy locked his gaze with my amber eyes. His teeth were bared in his glare. ''You're so stupid! If I hadn't blocked Pride you would be dead right now Leah! Did you even think about the consequences to your actions! They know you now! They know I know you and they have the advantage!'' he screamed. I sighed, realizing he was right. ''I needed you,'' was my only response. He quirked a brow. ''What?'' he barked, still angry. ''I needed to know. I needed to know your feelings weren't a lie to,'' I tried to hold in my hurt feelings, to hold in my whimper. Violet eyes softened. Envy let out a frustrated sigh as he kicked the wooden desk, making me jump slightly. He calmed himself down and sat beside me on the black bed.
Moods that take me and erase me and I'm painted black
You have suffered enough and warred with yourself
It's time that you won
''I can't fake the feelings I have for you.''
My mouth opened when I had processed what Envy just said to me. I looked at him with wide eyes. His gaze was soft and somewhat embarrassed. I noticed the slight blush that was across his cheeks. He tried to seem tough and scary but I saw right through him. ''Huh?'' I asked, wanting him to continue. He rolled his eyes in slight annoyance.
''I can't fake what I feel for you. I am a Homunculus so therefore I was made no to feel anything other than my given sin. But then you came and changed that. You are my weakness. As much as it irritates me you truly are my weakness. I may have lied and hid some things from you and I apologize. But I can never fake or lie about my feelings towards you. I without a doubt have feelings for you,'' he said.
I felt the tears stream my cheeks and onto my lap and floor. Envy blinked at my reaction, thinking my tears were out of sadness. I threw my arms around his neck as I sobbed into his chest. How could I not be so happy? He just admitted he cared. I thought I would die before he came even close to admitting such a thing! ''I-I love you,'' I sniffled. Envy stilled. His eyes widened in astonishment. Suddenly his arms embraced me, pulling me even closer to his chest. ''I love you Envy, I love you,'' I repeated happily. Envy hid the tiny smile that graced his lips. He nodded. I looked at him with watery eyes as he pressed a kiss to my lips. It was passionate and undeniably the best kiss we have shared. As we parted I noticed Envy's eyes glaze over. The heat rushed to both of our faces. It wasn't difficult to understand where this was going. I slowly pressed a shy kiss to his lips as his surprisingly soft hands settled on my sides.
Take this sinking boat and point it home
I had always wondered what my first time would be like. Would I be married? Would it be with a boyfriend? Would it be a one night stand? I was nervous, that for sure was a fact. I was obviously inexprerienced and to be honest, I was terrified. Envy sensed this and reassured my anxious being with his gentle touch. ''I told you I would never let anything harm you,'' he whispered in my ear. I nodded, a soft smile across my face. Our lips met once more as we crawled further into the bed. As we stared into each other's eyes, the world faded away. Nothing mattered. I forgot everything. My brothers, my alchemy, and even my mission was erased and replaced with nothing except the handsome Homunculus before me. He was my world, my life line. And I was ok with that. Envy had forgotten that he was immortal. He didn't care about Father or his goal. And for a while, he remembered what it was like to feel human.
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had the choice
You've made it now
Invisible hearts beat faster. Eyes shut in bliss and then reconected. Deep violet locked with wild amber hues. His body covered mine. I shed tears at first due to the slight pain. But before the tears could roll down my blushing cheeks, he was there to brush them away with his gentle hand. Never in a million years did I believe Envy could be this gentle. Then again, anything was possible. I fell in love with a Homunculus. . and he fell in love with me. The two of us joined together and became one. If we had hearts they would've held the same beat. For once, I was truly happy. For once, Envy felt human again. For once, we expressed our feelings that didn't involve just simple kisses or loving words. Envy laid on his back, eyes closed in content. His arm was wrapped around me in a protective manner, daring anyone to try and disrupt our moment. I felt my eyes begin to close as my body encouraged me to sleep. My head was pressed against Envy's chest. There was no heartbeat to listen to, I had noticed. I felt a smile claim my lips. 'But that's just fine with me,' I sighed mentally. I gently held Envy's hand with my own and smiled even bigger when he returned the gesture by entwining his fingers with mine.
''I love you,'' I whispered.
I noticed the smirk that Envy showed and was more than pleased when I did. I noticed how he was filled with pride and content at my statement. I exhaled and closed my eyes, falling asleep against his pale, muscular chest. The warm blanket covered our bodies from the cold air. The world was gone from us, reality didn't bother our minds. It was just the two of us, together.
''I love you to Leah.''
And that alone was more than enough for the both of us.
Falling slowly, sing your melody
I'll sing along. . . .
