Holy crap, I love (because of all the snarkiness and the emotion) and hate (because of the sadness) this chapter. Some of you are probably at wit's end with me, and I really don't blame you. Oh, well. By the way, I uploaded today because I have promotion tomorrow.

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Enjoys (and try not to cry)!

AL P.O.V

The pain was excruciating. I had no idea where the knife was, but I bet it was a vital organ. I knew there was nothing anyone could do.

ED P.O.V

I knelt by Al, my rage for Envy gone. The knife was an inch away from his heart and burrowed very deep. Blood was soaking through his clothes. I don't think anyone could heal it.

"Al," I whispered. His eyes were fluttering, almost closed. But, I couldn't let him die until he heard what I had to say. "Al, can you hear me?"

"Yeah, brother. Do you mind if I speak to Winry for a moment?"

Winry came over. Al whispered something in her ear and she blushed.

"Al, I'm so sorry," I told him.

"You don't have to be. This isn't your fault."

I swallowed. "I'm glad you got your body back before you d-," I stopped. I couldn't say the last word. Saying it would be acceptation, and right now, acceptation is too painful.

My younger brother managed a weak smile. "I am, too. Ed, I want to tell you something."

"What is it, Al?" I asked.

"I'll get to see Mom again."

I smiled a bit. A bittersweet thing. "That's good. And Al?"

"Yes, big brother?"

"I'm sorry I wasn't able to protect you like I should've."

Al's eyes shut and his cannon fired.

My little brother, whom I had lost before, the only person I had left, was now gone forever.

And Envy was the reason why.

WINRY P.O.V

When Al wanted to talk to me, I didn't know what he wanted to say.

"Winry, you remember last night in the sleeping bags with Ed? Well, he woke up before, saw your arms around him, and let them be. Good luck, and stay alive."

Was it true? I thought of all the possibilities it was while Ed talked to Al. They would want their privacy. The cannon firing brought me back to my senses. No, Al couldn't be dead.

"See, what did I say?" We both snapped our heads up. Between what was going on, I had forgotten Envy was here. "It's always so fun to kill."

"You don't care about the trouble you cause or the pain you start when you do?" Ed snarled, standing up.

Envy laughed. "I couldn't care less about what I cause when I kill! Have you forgotten about what else my actions caused? Something that's affected you personally?" His eyes flickered towards me. (A/N: anyone know?)

I saw Ed stiffen up and I knew it wasn't a good thing. "You sick, twisted bastard."

"What was your first clue?" Envy smirked. "Now, listen here, Pipsqueak. I'm Envy. I kill people. It's what I do best. Deal. With. It."

That was enough to set Ed over the edge. He was about to start attacking Envy, but I held him back. He tried getting out, but I held on. "He's not worth it. Hurting him won't bring Al back. And dying would just leave me all alone."

He stopped resisting and slumped toward the ground, worn out by what's happened.

"Just remember, Fullmetal. Be glad I haven't killed your girlfriend…" Envy walked away, and as he did, I could hear him mutter one word:

"…Yet."

KATNISS P.O.V

I can't believe Envy broke my bow. If he cracked the handle, I could've fixed it. Unfortunately, the string also snapped. I'd need to get another one, which is unavailable to me. I feel so defenseless now.

We were finishing off breakfast when we heard the cannon fire. Someone else was dead, probably by Envy's hand.

"Another one gone," Prim sighed.

I nodded. Ed wasn't exaggerating; Envy was really ruthless. I was so immersed in thought, I didn't notice the parachute landing right in front of me. I picked it up gently. On it was a note.

Stay strong, Catnip. Everything is fine here in Panem. Hope to see you soon.

Gale

"Who's it from?" Prim asked.

I smiled. "Gale."

I opened up the package. My breath caught in my throat. It's my old bow from home. Of course, I can't say this out loud. So, I said, "It's a new bow."

Peeta smiled. He knew what it actually was. Even if the entire district pooled their money, they would still be short. "Well, that's good. A replacement to the bow Envy broke. A shame they couldn't send arrows."

I shrugged. "I don't feel comfortable leaving you guys here with Envy on the prowl, so I'm bringing you guys along whenever I go hunting. Let's go."

After packing up camp, we made our way to the next section.

I actually do expect lots of reviews saying how dare I kill off Al. Just so you know, I hate it, too. I checked out volume four at the library and when I read it, I felt like crap. So, review and try to keep the hates to a minimum.

Ed- I can't believe you killed off Al.

Me- Look, I don't like it either!

Ed- Okay. But, why?

Me- Oh, you'll see. *grins evilly*

Ed- It involves me, does it?

Me- Mayyyybeeeee.

Ed- Yeah, I'm suddenly scared.

Me- You should be.

Next chapter will be up soon because I'm out of school on Monday. :D