"Envy's here?" Winry shouted with wide eyes. She remembered the green-haired homunculous extremely well. Her eyes had a fire in them as I held Minty close to me, letting her grandma dry her tears and comfort her like all grandmas did, well, like grandmas should. My amber eyes held the same fire, and I knew that Envy would come for Al and me soon.

Minty clutched tightly to me, crying more over the death of Kitty. So much had happened to Minty lately, it made be feel terrible. First Jewels, then getting raped, and now the death of one of her only friends. I was surprised she didn't keel over and die then and there. If she did, then none of us would be able to get home. Then a thought suddenly came to mind, if Envy suddenly appeared, then that means there was a way to get back home! I was about to explain this to Al, when I met the beautiful eyes of Minty.

My heart seemed to skip a beat. How could I leave her? My love? I shook those thoughts from my head and continued to cradle her, before looking up at Ginger who motioned to the couch where I would place Minty down. She didn't want to let go, but after a little persuasion she gave in, and grasped a pillow for comfort. I couldn't help but watch her and have my heart ache. Why did damn Envy have to always ruin my life!

"Al, let's go bury Kitty, we have to go Homunculous hunting," I spoke angrily, and was about to move when a hand grabbed my lifeless auto mail. I turned to once again look into the eyes of Minty. Her expression was pleading, and through sniffles and whimpers she spoke, "I want to go with you."

"No, you're too upset to go anywhere," I argued but it was ignored as the girl walked right past me and to Al, who was still miserably holding Kitty. My eyes were filled with sadness, and I sighed, before looking at the other two who didn't know Kitty well, and lead my brother and love out the door to where we would bury Kitty.

Minty's POV

As we walked out the door and into the forest, I heard a mewl come from behind me, only to turn and see Kitty's little kitten, Oreo. My heart lurched, and I spun around and swept the little thing in my arms. I let her lick my salty tears and mew again, before I carried her behind Al and beside Ed, who had moved his arm around my shoulders in comfort. I was sniffling and the tears wouldn't stop, and Oreo rolled and squirmed in my arms before she was settled, and went to sleep purring. If only she knew. If only I hadn't known.

We finally reached the proper spot, and without another thought Ed began digging with Al, who had gently laid down Kitty in the grass, eyes wide open in fear with mouth gaping open. Unable to bear the sight, I placed my hand over her eyes to shut them, then slowly pressed her chin to her upper lip to close her mouth. She looked more peaceful that way, the way she should have gone. I sniffled and whimpered, not letting Oreo get near her owner despite her desire to do so. We didn't want her getting sick and dying off too.

"Ready Minty?" the words were like a drone, but I mechanically nodded and walked towards the large hole, to let Alphonse place my best friend in there, where she would forever lie. I began to quiver, and broke into sobs, clutching the kitten close, the only part of Kitty I had left. She gave me so much warmth, she made me whole again like Ed and Al, and now she was gone. Why did her life have to be so cruel, she would make whoever killed her friend pay.

A rustle from the bushes surprised us, and we turned guarded, only to find Teddy lumbering in slowly, hazel eyes warm and expression cuddly, as if he understood our loss. I sniffled and set Oreo down, but when I stepped to Teddy to embrace him Oreo hissed unhappily. This was common though, she hadn't been around Teddy much and didn't know him well, so she was often scared of him.

"It's alright Oreo, Teddy's not gonna hurt us," I responded to her hissing, before turning and looking at Teddy with a sniffle, "Hi buddy. I knew you'd come and see Kitty go too."

"Indeed I would," came the response, which took me aback. Did Teddy just talk? It wasn't possible, he was a bear not a human being. Then I remembered Envy, his ability, and instantly shot back as Ed got into battle pose along with Al. Teddy laughed heartily, before shape-shifting back into Envy with a sinister smirk, "Well, well, it's been awhile Full metal, and I see you have a little girlfriend now. What a cute site."

"I wish I could say the same for you," I suddenly growled, feeling the adrenaline course through my veins as I had the urge to kill that bastard then and there. His eyes narrowed and he hissed, before looking back to Edward with a growl, "You should keep your little bitch in place."

"BITCH! WHY I OUGHTTA-"

"Allow me," Ed interrupted, before changing his metal arm into a blade and charging for Envy. He simply laughed and dodged his lunge, before going into serious combat. I watched with a glare and was about to jump in, but Al kept me back and spoke, "It's not safe for you Minty, we can't risk losing you too!" I turned to him and growled, "I've been beaten down my entire life by those who thought they were above me. I've never been able to stand up for once. He killed Kitty, Al. I just can't let Ed have revenge."

"But Minty..." Al trailed off, "Ed would be devastated if you got hurt. He'd never forgive himself." My muscles tensed as I thought of the faint words of my boyfriend in the past.

Flashback

I'm sitting in the hospital bed, Edward by my side, his golden eyes filled with worry and seriousness, "Minty... Don't ever scare me like that again." I was looking back at him and smiled, "Alright, shortie."

Once flashed out of my mind I knew Al was right, I couldn't do that to him. I watched as he fought effortlessly with Envy, eyes filled with determination, and courage. My heart thudded at the sight, and it brought back all the reasons why I loved Edward so much, even when he was just a cartoon. He did what he knew was right, and didn't let anybody stand in his way. My eyes began to water and I sniffled, before looking to Al. Except I didn't find Al where he was before.

I looked around in a circle, before finally slowing down and Al nowhere to be seen. I began to feel worried, and called out to him, "Al!"

"Looking for something?"