Hello again! Thank you to those who favorited/followed/reviewed my story. Since I am very new at this, it means a lot to me, and I take your words into deep consideration. The chapters will definitely become longer as the story progresses. I'm really excited for this chapter because this is where the story is going to become more complex. Anyways, on with the story.
Disclaimer: I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist (unfortunately).
Edward, Alphonse, and Roy quickly rushed out of the office into the hall. It looked as if nothing had happened. Had they imagined the scream? The only indication that something had indeed happened was the look of shock on every one of the personnels' faces. Roy was looking around for the Lieutenant just as her saw her come running towards the three of them.
"Sir! Are you alright?"
"Lieutenant, what is the meaning of this?"
"Let's go back in the office. I'll explain in there."
When they were back in Colonel Mustang's office, the four of them sat there, Edward, Alphonse, and Roy staring at Riza, looking like children about to be read a story. Riza sighed, and her body seemed to relax a little, and the exhaustion clearly showed on her face. "There was an attack, sir. A man with a full body suit and weapons came in and started firing randomly. A few officers were wounded, but luckily, no one was killed."
"How did he get in the building? There's guards outside!" Edward exclaimed.
"Well, the cameras caught something particularly...odd." Riza responded.
"Wh-what do you mean?" Alphonse asked, bewildered.
-camera footage-
Multiple guards are seen standing outside of Central Command, none talking, all staring straight ahead, with nothing to distract them. Suddenly, a figure in an all black suit appears, walking towards the guards. No part of the body is shown through the suit except a pair of red glowing eyes. The guards notice the figure and begin to shoot. However, a transparent shield appears in the air in front of the suited figure, clearly coming out of the suit, just as the guards begin to shoot. As the figure approaches a few feet closer to the guards, almost instantaneously, the eyes glow a much brighter red, and the guards drop down to the ground, unmoving.
-end-
"What happened to the guards?" Roy questioned, his tone serious.
"They're fine, sir. They just collapsed to the ground unconscious."
"When the man's eyes turned red," Edward added.
"Exactly," Riza agreed. "However, there is one other thing. Before the suited figure ran from the building, he shouted: CHAOS IS COMING!"
"What the hell is that supposed to mean?!" Roy shouted.
"Do you think it was the madman the military has been searching for?" Alphonse asked.
"Erebus? I don't think so. The only clues we have about Erebus are pictures of military personnel that have been reported missing with the word 'EREBUS' written on it in red. However, we believe the men to be dead, as none have been reported to have been found alive. Or dead for that matter." Roy answered. Clearly, he was very frustrated with this situation, as his body began to tense and his eyes were wide.
"What's the pattern of the people that have been taken?" Edward exasperated. It was obvious that he, too, was becoming irritated with the situation.
Riza sighed, a tired look in her eyes. "We don't know." It was as simple and straightforward as that.
Edward, Alphonse, Roy, and Riza all knew they were dealing with something huge, and it could be shown on Edward, Roy, and Riza's faces. Their eyes were all wide with shock, anger, and exhaustion, their bodies were tense. Ed rested his elbow on his right knee, his head in his cold, automail hand. Roy was furiously rubbing his forehead with his bare hands, and Riza was staring at the wall. Alphonse, however, let out a sigh, which echoed in his armor.
"The suited man. He'll come back." Roy sighed. However, the other three were all too exhausted and deep in their own thoughts to hear him.
I hope to update fairly often. I do plan on continuing this story for many more chapters, but I don't expect it to be too long. Please review!
-elricpotter24