This chapter goes out to my loyal fans! Most of you guys are awesome perverts, and in this chapter these awesome perverts finally get their wish. It's a fitting time now don't you agree? ... I can't write it ALL out so you guys might have to deal... I'll leave it to your imagination! My cheeks are already getting red soooo yeeeeahhhh. A Halloween Special will be coming up really soon so BE PREPARED!
-FantasyNinja26-
Period- Chemistry
Chapter 49.5- Lost in you
3 hours and 30 minutes remain until Promised Day
Athena's POV
White, white, covered in white was as far as my eyes could see. There was no color around expect for my pale tan skin. I was leaning against the eight year old me back to back. My head was bowed lowly using my wet silver hair as a cover up for my face. "You can stay here you know…" She started quietly and roughly. "Don't you want your arm or your insides back?"
A small chuckle came from my lips as I looked up slightly. "My arm is unobtainable to me now, there's no getting it back. Then there's the situation of what I could give up in exchange of my insides. It would be like an eye for two eyes."
I felt the girl shrug slightly and lower her head. Yet I can still imagine the smirk on her face right now as if she was going to scoff. "That may be true Athena. Like I said, you're special, perhaps too special. You have potential you just refuse to see it for yourself… But you'd really give up the chance to get your insides back, and have children of your own?"
"I can always adopt."
"Maybe… But are you sure that's what he wants?" She asked which made my eyes widen. "I'm quite sure that the one you love wants kids of his own I presume."
I gasped and sat up quickly with heavy breaths escaping my lips as I searched around quickly and swiftly. That gate must have pulled me back in again… I stood up and rubbed my eyes tiredly. Well that was a swim that was short lived. I walked past the waterfall I spent minutes in and stepping out of the water. Grabbing the towel I started to dry myself off from my feet to my hair. After changing back into my clothes I polished my automail to shining perfection.
That girl… She's my insides, without her I'm unable to bear my own child. I can adopt… That's true, but I want Ed to have his own kid… If I can't give him that then what am I? Why am I even thinking like this…? I'm 16… I'm too young for a child to even start with. I guess this is what happens when my dad thinks too hard. But how many people will die during this Promised Day? How many people will die because I was unable to help them? Who's next on the death list? Who else will be killed before I can save them?'
Suddenly I heard a rustle behind me making my eyes widen. As quick as I could I transmuted a ice dagger and pointed it straight at the person. Seeing who it was I quickly stopped myself. There was Ed with a smirk and his hands held up as if he was surrendering. I was breathing heavy with my stare getting slightly softer. "Damn Athena, with that look on your face, you can do this any time."
"Since when have you been a pervert Ed?" I asked lowering the dagger slowly. "How did you even find me?"
Ed chuckled slightly and massaged my sides roughly and in a calm stroking manner. With me not ever feeling this before I shivered while contain the noise want escaping my lips. "I dunno... I just have my ways." He whispered to me with his lips brushing mine. I shivered again as his lips hit mine roughly. My eyes widen slightly and kissed back. What was coming my way is going to take me a while to process. I just does what he does I guess.
Kaley's POV
I was leaning on the earthy dome with a tired expression on my face as if I was going to fall into sleep's web soon. A yawn escaped my lips as I snuggled to the dirt bowl. Suddenly a knock brought me to reality as I lifted my head tiredly. "Hey Kaley? Are you still awake?" I shook the tired out of my head and perked my head upwards.
"Yeah, it's actually a miracle I haven't fallen asleep yet..." I stated with a small chuckle in my voice. With the happiness of Al being okay I still couldn't shrug the guilt off my shoulders. Everything that happened was because I let myself get caught by Pride. I looked down shamefully and sighed to myself quietly. "I-I'm sorry... You wouldn't have to do this if it wasn't for me... I was just useless again..."
There was a silence until Al finally spoke up. "Is that really what you think? That your useless?" He asked in a quiet tone. I nodded and acknowledged his question. A sigh escaped his armor and I could hear his helmet lower. "Don't ever say that again, you will never be any where close to useless. In fact, you've been getting stronger everyday. I don't want you to ever think that."
"B-but Pride..."
"That wasn't your fault. I will do whatever it takes to save you whenever you need my help." He reassured quietly. A blush was found on my cheeks as my eyes lightened up brightly. This was a great feeling. To have Al say this, yet I was worried if he was actually serious. What if he was? He could get hurt and that's the last thing I want. "I promise."
My eyes were glossed with joy as I looked upwards to the moon. "I never want to die or go into a battle that could be my end with regrets... And you are one of my reasons to fight... Thank you..." I whispered tearfully and hugged the dirt dome. I could care less if I was getting dirty by doing this but doing this I feel like I'm hugging Al. Pain sparked in my shoulder but I quickly ignored this and closed my eyes tightly. "You are the cause of my regret-less life... Thank you, thank you, thank you..."
Al was silent again before speaking again. "Your welcome Kaley... I will always be happy for help and protect you... Like I always have." Then I felt like he was hugging me as well. A smile graced my lips as I snuggled closer. I must admit if this wall weren't between us and he was with me, I'd kiss him. Armor or not. Yeah, that sounds like a fitting reward, a kiss. From me, to Al. I really love him and not a single thing can change that. All I want is make him happy like this all the time.
Marcus's POV
I smiled at Kaley hugging the dome that held Pride and Al in insanity filled darkness. That was meant for Al because of the look on her face. Happiness, and love combining into one. I lowered my gaze to a family picture where Smith was little and Athena was still a baby. My wife held my daughter with care yet recklessly. As for Smith he was on my shoulders was a wide grin on his face. That was the time where my oldest offspring didn't hate me. I wish I could go back to that time and fix it all. Yet, if I did then Athena probably wouldn't have met Ed and Al. She would be free from some pain but Athena and Ed wouldn't be holding each other and reminding me so much of my wife and me. A tired smile was on my face as I looked down. Then I heard footsteps come forward towards me making me perk my head upwards. Hohenhiem was walking to me with a calmed expression.
"Hello Mr. Black." He greeted in a formal tone.
I stood up with a smile. "Don't worry about greeting me like that, you can just call me Marcus."
He nodded simply and sat down. "So your Athena's father?" He asked which made me nod. "I see, so about Athena and my son... What are their relation?"
"Well they're future husband and wife... He proposed to her recently. He had my approval, he just needed my son's." I explained sitting down with the same expression as Hohenhiem's. Yet I gave mine a little bit of light, his was just dull with a hint curiosity. A laugh mixed with a small scoff escaped my lips as I leaned back slightly. "It was weird... After everything that happened between me and my daughter, he's only hit me once. And that was for me leaving her to start with... I deserved it, but other than that he's... Nice."
Hohenhiem chuckled and turned to me. "How did you manage to do that?"
"I guess Athena told him to not kill me and hate me for all time. That or she mentioned how I saved her life back in Baschool." I stated with a smile. "But I guess she allowed him to hit me at least once."
The golden haired man looked down and sighed to himself. He was shaking his head tiredly and looked up. "When I first saw that girl Ed got so over protective of her."
I set my hand on his shoulder not even giving him a glance. "Well, that's what you do when you care for someone... You protect them, even when there's no threat around. That's just how our brain works."
"True..." Hohenhiem whispered and looking down. Considering his situation and with everything that's happened I don't blame the Elric's emotions. Al understands what happened and why he had to leave. Ed however understands yet he still refuses to call him a father because of what his mother went through. Clara doesn't remember our parents yet I remember how my dad stayed home with us and my mom was in the military. He waited till he he got sick and died. But my mom, I forgave her completely, yet Clara had to warm up to her again. So I joined the military for my mom's name who died of a heart attack shortly afterwards. Then I met my wife, who is gone now... The day she left was hard, even if our time was harder.
I sighed and looked down sadly. "Hohenhiem... For the remainder of your eternal life I want you to look after your boys and show them what it means to be a father."
Hohenhiem looked up to me with expression eyes and shrugged. "I would, but I think that road is a little to late to follow."
"Not really... It's never gonna be too late, and you know that." I stated now digging into my bag. In ten seconds flat I had a bottle of alcohol, wine, and two glasses out and in sight."Now I want one last glass on booze until this day." I stated filling one glass with blood red wine and the other with alcohol. While practically clinging to the wine I handed Hohenhiem his glass. "Well, a toast, to trust!"
Athena's POV
I was already pushed up against a tree with Ed with his lip latching onto mine and his hands starting to travel up my shirt. Shivers and tiny sounds of pleasure escaped past my pressured lips. A smirk was being pressed on my lips as I felt him tug on my shirt. My eyes widen now knowing crystal clear what he was wanting. Why didn't I see it sooner? Yet I wondered why? Why now all of a sudden? From my guess it was a swift kick of the moment. What I mean is, our lives might end soon, so why not give out with a bang? Anyone could die and not even done what they want to do. But not me... I'm sick and tired of arguing with myself! If I don't take risks and live outside of my comfort zone then how am I going to survive with myself mentally. This step, it's a huge risk and it's crazy, but may be what I need. This is my chance for a moment of redemption and I'm gonna take it. No matter where it'll take me.
Ed pulled away and cupped my cheek. "I'm sorry... I didn't-"
"I don't mind." I quickly stated making Ed's eyes widen. I guess that it was his turn to be shocked. Well, the choice I made even shocked. It's official, I'm going to let Ed take me. "I'm not going to die with regrets or with things on my list that's unmarked. If I don't allow you to do what your attempting, I might regret it later. And that's the last thing I want."
My fiance smiled at me and kissed me for a few seconds before pulling away and resting his head against mine. "Are you sure Athena?"
I nodded slightly and smiled. "I'm yours."
Then he kissed me softly and pulled me closer. I clung to him as I kissed him back with passion that was slowly getting clearer. The lip lock soon became open mouthed as his tongue rubbed against mine. During this our hands started to grow minds of their own as I removed his shirt with mine following shortly afterwards. I rubbed his abs which felt smooth and rough under my automail. A shiver and a slight moan came from him which made me smirk. He was holding me against the tree while continuing to kiss me with intense passion and lust. By the end of this one of us will be in control, and to be honest I think Ed might be the winner of that. Unfortunately for me my prediction was correct. Ed had pressed me so close there was no more space between us and I could barely move. If I can't move then I can't do a thing. His hands then went to my legs as he lifted me up to him. Then I wrapped my legs around his waist.
Sam's POV
I was leaning against the phone booth glass waiting impatiently for the ringing to stop. During this I was praying to myself that Havoc was going to pick up the phone. My hips swayed in nervousness as my bottom lip was gaining holes thanks to my teeth biting down into it. Suddenly the taunting sound went silent making my eyes shoot open. "Havoc!"
"No." A female voice answered quietly making my shoulders slouch slightly. "Havoc just left to do something, can I take a message?"
My eyes closed as I lowered my gaze and shook my head. "No... It's okay... I shouldn't be calling so late after all..."
There was a silence after my words finished until the woman spoke. "Your Samantha Mustang, correct?" She questioned making me answer the question positively. I could feel a smile on the woman's lips who made me think of his mother. "He talks about you a lot."
"Really?" I gasped and blinked in disbelief. "Wow, that's a shock."
The woman chuckled at my shock which made my cheeks redden to at least a pink. "He's very fond of you and your company. Well, a beautiful young woman like yourself I don't blame him." My dark orbs widen in shock and a darker blush found it's way on my cheeks. In the background I was hearing a familiar male voice speaking with a few additions of this woman nearby. Then a loud 'Really' burst through the room making me wince and pull the phone away. "Havoc just came back, he wants to talk to you. It was nice talking to you again Sam. Bye."
My words were choked in my throat and my blush increased in intensity. "O-oh! Bye!" Was all I could force myself let out of my voice box.
Ruffles and sounds came from the other end which made my heart beat pound deep within my chest. "Sammie Sam?" Havoc asked in a excited tone that seemed to be covered up by a hard core.
"That would be me!"
Havoc snickered and made his smirk clear to me. "Well Sam, I must admit I didn't expect you to call."
I rolled my eyes and smiled brightly. "Well I said I would and I did... The Promised Day is in..." I trailed off peaking through my brother's pocket watch. Don't ask how I got it, I just got it some how. Don't judge! I wanna look cool too! "Two hours and fifteen minutes." A sigh escaped from my end as I leaned against the glass. "Everything is going crazy now..."
"Yeah, I heard about the Fuhrer..." He muttered.
I forced a scoff out of me as I turned my head away from my foggy sight. What was going on was confusing, I didn't know how easy this is going to be. It could be easy as pie, or hard as hell. But the Fuhrer's train accident was like Athena's expect it was necessary. "Yeah, brother says this will either be hard or easy... From my guess it'll be harder..." My eyes widen slightly as my head shot up. "He's a homunculus! Doesn't that mean that stuff like that is nothing? That bastard might still alive!"
"If he is you got it. Your a knight!" The man sighed making me stop the continuation of my rant. My jaw felt as if it hit the ground yet I knew it didn't. It was an over reaction. He laughed and yawned. "Hey Sammie, I'm tired. I'll head to bed and I'll talk to you soon."
"O-okay. You better!"
"I will. Bye Sam." He said quickly.
Before I could respond to him the line went dead making my eyes sadden slightly. I set the phone on the rest and sighed. "I'm no knight. I'll never be strong like Roy..." I whispered leaning into the glass's cool surface. "If anything, you'll be a stronger knight..." A chuckle came from me as I shook my head. "Damnit Havoc... Stop toying with my head..."
Athena's POV
'This isn't happening right? I must be dreaming! Am I really going to do this? No, it 's wrong, but why does it feel right? I promised myself I couldn't be scared anymore. Yet no matter how many times I tell myself to not be scared, I always get more scared... Funny how that works really.'
'The pain of it all
The rise and the fall
I see it all in you
Now everyday
I find myself sayin'
I want to get lost in you'
"Athena?" Ed called out over me making me snap into the reality that I couldn't escape. Well not right now. No matter how much I wanted to escape before I don't think I could now. His expression was calm and loving much like his breathing. I stared at him and he set his lips near my ear making my breath hitch slightly. "Are you ready?" He asked in my ear.
I controlled my breathing while screwing my eyes shut. After this, there was no way I could turn back. That was the last thing on my mind, but I don't know how this will which scares me. What scares me the most is what happens after this. I'm no mind reader, I can't predict this and be spot on. All I want is that everything ends up alright in the end. I set my head on Ed's shoulder and nodded. "D-don't hold back..." I muttered in nervousness. I felt Ed nod before pain shot inside of me with quick speed. My eyes widen with tears instantly flooding in my corners. I clung to him while letting out a scream in pain.
'I'm nothing without you'
"Shh..." Ed cooed slightly while wiping away tears and putting his automail hand over my mouth. "It's okay Athena... I know it hurts... But it'll be okay... I promise..." I looked up to him and nodded. My eyes were still glossy from the tears slowly breaking the pain down. The pain was weathering away slowly yet surely. I let out a cool breath of air and closed my eyes softly. "Are you okay now?"
I nodded not even bothering to open my eyes. "Go..." I whispered calmly. As soon as Ed followed this my eyes shot open quicker than ever. This was NOTHING that I've ever experienced before! Felt like one flowing movement under my fingers and that's probably what's driving mad. A pleasured shudder escaped from me as I continued to cling to him. Then in what seemed like seconds things went from slow and insane filled to fast and deep. Knowing this golden haired alchemist this was not everything he had within him. This must only be beginning.
Hate's POV
I was glaring at Greed madly as he was eating in front of the fire I had to make. Just because I can turn into stone doesn't mean I can make a fire in ten seconds flat. Damn homunculus bastard. He gave me a snarky smirk and took a bite out of his meat that I had to catch. Really doesn't shock me. But the thing that annoyed me is that he knows I'm hungry, he won't share and he's eating SLOWLY! The crap head is gonna pay! "Come on grumpy, stop looking at me like that all the time." He grunted with his mouth full of food.
"Give me some food and maybe I will." I sarcastically remarked.
He hummed in thought and looked up. "Lemmie think... Uuuuuummmmmmm~~ Nope!" Greed answered popping the P. My glare became darker on him as I crossed my arms over my chest like a child. "You know sis, I've been curious about something."
A scoff skidded out of me while I threw my head aside. Now thinking out loud I replied. "What would that be little annoying brother?"
"Easy, why did you leave so early? You didn't even give them a chance for 30 seconds." He stated and asked making my eyes narrow.
"One, I'm Hate. Two, I hate them. Three, they're all ass holes. And four, I knew they were trouble from the moment I was pushed into this girl's body!" I exclaimed in the most obvious tone in the world. My arms were still crossed over my chest with a grumpy look on my face. Red was silent leaving me to my thoughts. I could remember when I was being entered into this girl she was begging not to be forced into this. She begged Dad, Envy, and me. At first I held no pity, but then after I did the damage I regret that more than anything. I guess this is what it means to be a living creature. To feel love, hate, greed, envy, lust, hungry, regret, pain, and sympathy. When that happened, when Ed got injured that way, and when I thought Athena was dead I didn't want to feel emotion. If emotion is apart of an immortal life then I'm better off in the dust. "Ling accepted you, but I took Red by force. She wanted nothing to do with it, and when she was dying I let her over power me. It was the only thing I could think of. The fact they would force this on a girl like her it made me hate the father and the homunculi even more... Seeing how some people are like that, I hated them too..." I explained.
Greed gave a soft look and turned his head to the pile of dead animal I caught for him. He grinned and handed me a cooked blue jay still keeping the cocky expression. "Here, you need your energy."
I smirked and took a bite out of the bird quickly and greedily. "You know... I still hate you." I mused with food crowding in my mouth.
He chuckled and ruffled my hair. "I love ya too little sis." I closed one of my eyes as he continued this action. My brother stopped and looked up. "Humans are the strangest creatures."
"The strangest things I've ever laid my eyes on."
Red stared at my soul and smiled brightly. It was the first time in a long time where she actually had a smile on her face.
Athena's POV
Everything was done, and completed. My energy was low and I needed rest after what had happened. It was painful and scary at first, but man was it worth it. My breathing finally was past the heavy and weight while Ed rested his head on my chest. He chuckled and closed his eyes. "Your heart is still beating like crazy." He pointed out making me laugh softly.
"Do I sound nice?" I asked in a laughing tone.
He nodded against my chest and smiled. "Yeah..." I smiled and kissed his head softly. This boy will never fail to make me smile on the inside. It was amazing how two people can become one just through one action. It shocked me even more that someone like him could even want to be in the same room as me. "I noticed something."
"Hm?" I hummed lifting my head.
Ed grabbed a lock of my silver hair with a smile. "Your hair, it's gotten longer." I laughed at that and looked at him with a joking look. "I'm serious Athena, it reached your shoulders and now it's at your waist."
I rolled my eyes and rested my head against his. "I had no idea you payed attention to that."
His lips connected with mine for a few seconds before he separated from me. "Yeah... You seem tired, I'll let you rest up."
My eyes flickered to him now standing and redressing. I blinked before tilting my head to the side. "Aren't you tired?"
"Nah, I'll be okay." He answered pulling out my coat and covering me. His metal fingers traced my temples with a smile. "Don't worry about me to much."
I shook my head with a smirk. "Really? I can't help but worry about you." As I closed my eyes I heard his honey like laugh. The smirk that was covering my lips before was now replaced with a sweetened smile. Before I could float into my smiling slumber I felt Ed kiss my eyelids softly making sure I wasn't disturbed. This situation became a little bit lighter from my view. Now I know without a single doubt that this day will be victorious for us. Everyone will come out alive and with their head held high. Ed and Al will get their bodies back, and I wouldn't say life would return to normal. It's far from normal.
'A way to get lost in you'
Later
'This is it, after this, there's no turning back. Al and Kaley will do whatever they can to protect us. And us for everything else, it's in our hands now. . 'The sun is finally up… The Promised Day has begun!'
'We're born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we're not alone.'
-Orson Welles-
Shunkan Sentimental- SCANDAL
Chapter 50- Upheaval in Central
