Hello again my duckies. This chapter was really hard to write for me. I had the idea for it and everything, I just didn't know what to say... I hate writer's block so much. Everybody does, right? I'm not the only one. I've also come to realize I'm just talking to myself in these author's notes. Yeah, you guys read them, but I'm typing them to myself until I publish the chapters. Anyway. In total, this series is probably going to end at about chapter 41 or 42. It seems like a long ways away, but its really not. Just think; I've only been typing this entire thing for about a month and thirteen days (I checked.) We're already 26 chapters in. With only 15/16 to go, that'll be two or three weeks. That's not that long.

Before I get completely emotional, here's the next clue. Here's a total list of the ones you've had in the past; White, Question, Yes, Fire, Tears, and Rain.Your new one is... Forever. If y'all can't figure out the ending by now, there's more to come; one for every chapter until the ending.

"Are you sure that's the only thing I can do?"

"Either do that or leave him here. I'm the only one that can unlock the capsule and get him out." Just for good measure, Envy then sat atop the Plexiglas and crossed his arms over his chest. "What will it be? Save your brother or leave him here?"

I let out a sigh, my eyes resting on the limp body inside the machine. Shoved into this situation again... Would it ever end? Could he and I ever live normal lives? 'Not while Father is around.' At this thought I look up at Envy, my mind set. "I'll do it."

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As I stare at the transmutation circle before me, I can't help but curse at myself. I actually thought they wouldn't find me. I thought that I would be safe and Edward and I could finally live in peace. I believed that everything would be okay so long as they couldn't find me. As I kneel at the edge of the circle, I close my eyes, just for a moment. And then it hits me.

Originally, Envy had asked me to heal him. He had gotten into another fight with one of the Sins and he was almost at his limit. But, if I were to turn the tables, I may be able to kill Envy and get Ed out of here. As I rest my fingertips against the border of the circle, I make that split second decision and send a bolt of energy straight towards him.

I shift to both knees, forcing more power into the attack, my eyes shutting tightly as I hear his screams which are quickly joined by my own. Alchemy is based upon one, very simple property; matter cannot be created or destroyed. By using alkahestry, I had summoned the energy from the earth and combined it with the natural static in the air, which I pulled with regular, Amestris alchemy. I hadn't thought the process through and when I combined them, it sent sparks soaring up my arms, burning my forearms and hands.

With a final attack and another bolt of pain, Envy is sent flying in one direction and I the other. I wince as my back slams into the wall, sending a resounding crack throughout my body. I let myself fall to the floor and stay like that for a good ten minutes, my chest heaving and my vision fading in and out of focus. Never before had I done such a thing; sending raw energy waves to something before. May had said it was possible, if absolutely necessary and only to be used as a last resort. Now I know why.

I struggle to my feet, using the wall for balance, and shuffle my way out of the room, back to where the machines were. I kneel next to the one Ed is in and press my hands against the Plexiglas, the cool surface sending ripples of pain through my tender hands. I look at his body, my mind whirring; Envy put him in there somehow... If it were like the machine I was put in when I was captured the lock should be...

I press my fingertips under the machine, smiling as I hear a gentle click. I push the top open and pull off his mask, watching his eyes flutter open. "Al... Al, where am I?"

Before I get a chance to respond, I can feel myself slipping out of consciousness. Then everything goes black.

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I roll over, a sudden pain coursing through my arms. I let out a yelp of agony, quieting as I feel a hand on my head, words coming soon after. "Sh.. It's alright. Go back to sleep."

I open my eyes, smiling as I see Edward above me. I'm laying on a mattress in what looks like the guest room at Granny's. I settle onto my back, catching a glimpse of my bandaged arms. I can't remember any of the events of the last day. "What happened?"

"I'll tell you later. You need your rest right now."

"Edward... I'm glad you're safe..." I can feel sleep closing in on me, but it can't take me yet. I have one more thing to say.

"I'm glad your safe."

"I love you."

"I love you, too." He presses his lips to my forehead and my eyes flutter closed, allowing the black void to engulf me.