ATHOR'S NOTE: Sorry about the long wait I've been busy with exams. But now I can update as much as I want. Yesterday was my last day and today is my first day of Summer Vacation! I'm so happy! Here is an update.

Chapter Three: I should have walked away

Saya's Pov

I awoke to the smell of something cooking. Slowly I rose from my bed. I had to see where that delicious smell was coming from. I followed the sent down the familiar halls. If found myself in the kitchen looking over the shoulder of some woman I didn't know. She turned and smiled a warm smile at me. I gave a small smile back.

"You are a wake. Would you like some breakfast?" asked the woman.

"Yes please, " I said not forgetting my manners.

"Take a seat at the table and I'll bring a plate to you."

I bowed a polite manner and walked into the dining room and sat down. A little girl about five came bouncing into the room and sat next to me. She smiled at me. She looked so cute I couldn't help but smile back.

"Hello. Your pretty," said the girl.

"Thank you," I said.

"What's your name?"

"What have I told you about asking guest a bunch of questions. Apologize to her," said the woman walking into the dining room carrying two plates.

"I'm sorry," said the little girl.

"It's okay. I don't mind. We were all this curious when we were this young. My name is Sayannana or Saya for short."

"My husband told me he use to have a daughter named Saya. She ran away when she was fourteen, five years ago. If I'm not mistaking she should be…"

"She should be nineteen," I finished.

"Yes, that is correct. There is a picture of her behind you."

I turned to look at the picture of me. I could feel the tears coming but I kept them back. I remembered that picture all too well. I had just turned five when it was taken. I was wearing a brand new pink sundress with my white hair up in pigtails. My father was giving me a piggyback ride and my mother was walking right beside him. She was smiling a kind, warm smile; a smile I hadn't seen over five years. I couldn't stand looking at the picture anymore. I quickly turned back to the table.

"She was pretty," I whispered.

"She looks like you do," said the woman.

"I'm flattered you think so. I must be going now," I said standing up.

"But you haven't taken a bite of your breakfast yet."

"I think I'll grab me something at a market. Your hospitality is sweet though."

"Saya wait. Don't leave. I want to get to know you more," said the woman standing up from the table.

"You knew it was me all along, didn't you?" I asked turning around to face her.

"Yes, your father had told me last night. He told me how much you meant to him and how much you had changed. He told me why you ran away and why you hate him. Please don't hate your father he was only trying to do what he thought was the best for you," said the woman apologetically.

"Thank you again for your hospitality," I said walking toward where I knew the door was.

So my father had told her about me. I don't know why I was so shocked. My father wasn't exactly the kind to keep secrets from anybody. I guess I just found it shocking that my step mother wanted to welcome me with open arms. All that didn't matter though. In a couple of days I would be gone.

I stopped by the market and got me an apple. Since I didn't eat this would have to do for now. I might as well stop by headquarters to see if anything had change since I've been gone. I turned a corner only to bump into some one. The person who ran into me quickly got up and started to run off.

"Damn!" I whispered.

"I'm sorry about that. Let me help you up," said a male voice grabbing my hand and pulling me up.

I looked up to see…armor. That couldn't be right. I rubbed my eyes and looked at the person in front of me again. It was still armor.

"Are you armor?" I asked.

"Yes, yes I am," he said scratching the back of his armored head nervously.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to make it sound rude. It was nice meeting you Mr. Suit of Armor but I must be heading to Central," I said walking away.

"My name is Alphonse Elric or Al for short. I was going to Central also so I'll walk with you," said Al falling into step beside me.

"I'm Sayannana or Saya for short. I'm actually glad you ran into me."

"Oh, that wasn't me who ran into you. That was my older brother Ed Elric. I apologize for him being so rude but he was in a hurry."

"Don't worry," I said waving my hand dismissively.

"May I ask you why you are going to Central," said Al.

"I have my reasons," I said bowing my head so my bangs covered my eyes.

End Pov

Al's Pov

This girl Saya is nice but some things are weird. She seems happy and carefree but I can tell she is sad and lonely. I don't know why she is always so sad. It seems like she can get anything she wants. I looked at her once again. She had her bangs covering her face so I couldn't see her eyes. I wanted to ask her what was wrong but we were getting close to Central.

End Pov

Saya's Pov

I lifted my head as we came close to Central. I knew I would have to face this again but I didn't know this soon. I took a deep breath as I walked through the doors.

End Pov

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