FullMetal Alchemist

By Jade Andersen

Thank you so much for coming to my second chapter! I have to say that I like this one better than the first because it has a bit of action in it. But the third is going to be the best! (As it should be) So I hope you enjoy the second chapter of my FullMetal Alchemist!

Chapter Two

The two boys and the black dog had been running for quite some time, and Ed was beginning to slow. "How much farther?" He called with an agitated sigh. "I'm not sure. Den seems to have a pretty good idea though." Suddenly Ed ran into something and fell over backwards. Looking up, he saw that Al had stopped. The dog barked again. In front of us was the Forest of NightCry. It had a gloomy appearance, a dark one.

The dog barked franticly. Ed got to his feet and brushed himself off. "Come on. Lets go." He started bravely into the unknown forest, and it soon swallowed him up, the light from outside dieing away as they made their way deeper. "What would Scar want with Winry Brother?" Al asked curiously. Ed shrugged. "I'm not sure. He said he only went after full fledged alchemists of the state and people who got between him, so I'm not sure why he would lie. He might be wrong about killing the state alchemists, but I can't see him as a liar." Al made a nervous sound.

"But brother, what if they did something to her?" Ed didn't want to think about that. Especially right now. "Shut up Al! Nothing is going to happen to her, you got that?" His younger brother seemed startled, but nodded his head in understanding. "I hope your right…" The memory of the other day when Al had said the same thing flashed through his mind. What if Winry did die a terrible death like his mother? What if they never saw her again? Ed shook his head vigorously. No! I know it! She is just fine…

They stumbled into a clearing that held nothing but tall golden grass. Trees surrounded the clearing, making it the only place where the sky could be seen throughout the whole forest. Ed looked over the field oddly, looking for any sign that someone had recently trekked through the grass. Finally he found a path, and followed it. The grass was too tall to see over clearly, especially for someone like Ed who was short for his age. Den remained silent as they padded through the golden dry grass. The dog was panting hard from the boiling rays of the sun. It was no day to be running around. "Do you hear that brother?" Al suddenly whispered from behind. But before Ed could listen hard enough, he heard his brother wail. "Watch out!" Ed spun around and lifted up his arm just in time to stop the life-threatening blow. A hand gripped Ed's arm, and in a suddenly shock, the sleeve of the red rob he wore tore to peaces, exposing his metal arm. Such force threw Ed backwards, landing on his back. The dog started barking franticly. "Lucky." A deep voice called. Ed opened his eyes to find himself peering at a tall man with a white scar marked X on his face. His arm was outstretched and his palm faced Ed. Al was behind the man, clearly shocked. "I led you right into my trap." He man growled. Ed clenched his teeth. "Where is Winry? You told me you wouldn't hurt anyone if they had nothing to do with state alchemists!" The man known as scar spat off to the side. "I didn't hurt the girl. She is fine. I wasn't planning to do anything to her anyway. Just use her as bait…that's all." He grinned again. "You better not hurt her, or I'll"

"Or you'll what?" Scar lowered his arm a bit as he cut him off. "You can't do anything…your scared. I can see it in your eyes." Ed took in breath sharply. He was right. Ed could feel himself quaking as they spoke. But he wasn't about ready to admit it. "Dam you." Ed breathed as he struggled to get up, but Scar raised his hand again in warning. "Now let's end this. This hand with destroy you in the name of god." The palm of his hand began to brighten. "No! You won't touch my brother!" Al yelled as he stepped between Scar and Ed. "First you'll have to get through me." His voice sounded shaky, but he was determined. "Al no…" Ed breathed. Al turned to look at him. "I know what I'm doing brother." Scar glared at the giant metal suit. "Get out of my way." He barked coldly.

"No."

"Then it is god's will that you perish as well."