FullMetal Alchemist
By Jade Andersen
Here it is! The third and final chapter! I worked really hard on this and I hope you didn't go TOO crazy over that LONG wait I made you go through. I want to thank you for coming this far, and hope you enjoy the final chapter!
Chapter Three
"Then it is gods will that you perish as well." Scar's palm began to glow once more. A burst of fiery erupted inside of Ed in that split second. He had taken Winry, and now he was going to take their lives. With the energy he had left, he clapped his hands together then forced them both flat on the ground. A giant shock wave exploded from the earth and sent Scar flying. He landed on the ground in a heap. In this little time they had, Ed scrambled to his feet and gripped his mechanical arm in pain."Al…" Ed panted. The metal brother looked at him. "Go find Winry." Al shook his head.
"No brother. I'm staying with you." Ed grinded his teeth in frustration. "But what if she gets"
"No brother! She is fine!" Al cut him off. "Scar is a man of his word."
"Al watch out!" The man had gotten back on his feet and swung an electrical hand at Al who dodged quickly. "You leave him alone! This is our battle!" Ed shouted as he lunged at him. Scar saw his move coming and swung his other arm which collided with Ed's stomach. He sputtered up a little blood and fell to the ground with shock. "Brother no!" He had heard Al call out. A high yell sounded through the air and a massive THUD echoed through the ground. Ed remained consciousness, but he could not see. A blanket of darkness had wrapped itself around him, and he coughed franticly in panic. He heard footsteps near him and he struggled to get up, only managing to prop himself up a little, but his arms gave out from under him and he thudded back to the prickly grass. The footsteps ended and he could feel the presence of another being by his right. "What did you do to Al" He was cut off by frantic coughing again, and he could taste the blood in his mouth. "He got in my way." A cold hard voice came from the being. "What did you do to him!" He managed to say past the coughing. His hands clenched into fists. "It does not matter…for your own fate will soon close as well." Fury blazed through Ed. His body started shaking, not because of the smell of death so close, but that his very own brother…there was nothing he could do. "Damn you…" Ed growled. He felt a cold hand on his forehead. "How could you!" With the little strength he had left in him, Ed clapped his hands together and slammed his palms flat on the ground. Suddenly his sight was clear and he could see red electricity revolving around him. A mighty gust of wind encircled around him and the electricity was taken with it. A yell came from Scar as he was blown away. The electric tornado died down and Al lay on his side, his whole lower body blown to peaces. "Al!" He cried out as he ran to his side. The glow once in his brothers eyes were gone, and he seemed lifeless. "No! Al say something!" What remained of his brother, said nothing. "Al! No! You can't leave me here! You can't leave me all alone!" Ed lowered his head to cover his eyes and tears sprinkled his hands. "You can't leave me in this damn world…so close to hell." He squeezed his black glossy pants with anger. "Brother…" A moan came from the metal suit of armor. Ed raised his head. "Al! Your alive!"
"Brother…you would never be alone. You have Winry, brother." Al breathed. Ed nodded slightly.
A mass moved slightly and Ed quickly got to his feet. He clapped his hands together and shoved his palms forward, facing his younger brother. Instantly Al's metal limbs seemed to grow back, and he stood up. Ed faced his opponent and raised his arms, ready for battle. And as he did so, his right metal arm grew a sharp blade, tearing off his glove.
Scar rose to his feet and wiped a trickle of blood that came from his mouth. He glared at Ed with hatred. "Why did you take Winry?" Ed called. "Because…Fullmetal. I just needed her as bait. To bring you here. I would let her free when I got what I needed. She was simply a tool, to find you without the military following close behind like a pack of slobbering dogs." Ed was shocked yet glad at the same time. "So no matter what happens to me…you'll let her go after all this?" He couldn't help but asking. Scar glared at Ed even harder than before. "Edward Elrik, if you die tonight, I swear by God I'll let her go." He snuffed. Ed squeezed his hands into fists. "Where is she Scar?" He said through grinded teeth. The man brushed the question away and ran at Ed, electricity rotating around his fist. He dodged by sliding to the side, turned and ran. "Al!" He yelled as he tried to dodge Scar's blows. His younger brother perked up. "Go find Winry! Run!"
"No brother! I can't leave you!" The man dropped to the ground and swung his outstretched leg, knocking Ed over on his back. "Save Winry, Al!" Scar forced his hand on Ed's head, but he slashed at him with his blade arm. The man stumbled back in surprise, giving Ed enough room to roll backwards and flip to his feet. He looked around. Al was no where in sight. Good job Al…Suddenly a fist collided with the side of Ed's head and he fell to the ground on his side. He was kicked in the side, and he rolled over on his back. He felt pressure on his chest and opened his eyes to find Scar's foot holding him down. "Its time to end this, FullMetal," He growled, "but I will let you prey to God before I do so." He offered, bending over and placing his hand on the paralyzed boy. "I already told you…I stopped believing a long time ago." He closed his eyes, ready for the worst.
He waited for a while, but nothing happened. Was he already dead? Did he not feel the pain, for he died too quickly? But he thought that God did not like him. He thought that when he died, it would be most painful…worse than anything he would ever feel. But no…he felt nothing at all…in fact…was he even dead? "Hey Scar!" Ed opened his eyes at the unknown yet familiar voice. He was starring at a surprised man…his red eyes as surprised as his own as he stood there, his hand placed on Ed's forehead. "You know what this is don't you?" Called the familiar voice again, more taunting than the first sentence.
Scar released Ed quickly, and he could see the panic and fear in his eyes. Then suddenly he turned around and ran. Ed sat up as he watched the man flee from the voice. He turned his head to look at the unknown voice. "Winry!" Ed yelled, standing up with dizziness. Al stood by her, and in her hand, lay a red gem. Ed peered at the rock, and realized with shock that it was the sorcerer's stone! "Where the hell did you get that!" He burst out. The sorcerer's stone was rumored that it had great powers beyond belief. They say that the rules of alchemy did not apply to it. But how could it be the real thing? Or the fake one for that matter. Only Marco (a man who used to work for the military) had the only gem.
Winry smiled, and raised the gem to her mouth, plopping the stone in. Ed was paralyzed with shock. "What the hell are you doing?" He ran up to Winry and opened her mouth. She pushed him away. "Bug off! Its just candy you dope!" She grinned brightly. Ed smiled slightly and hugged her. "But how…" Ed trailed off.
"Well…I had just came back to the store when Scar ambushed me in the house. I happened to place the candy in my pocket. "Well that was a stupid thing to do to go and talk to Scar like that!" Ed roared. Winry put her hands on her hips angrily. "So THIS is what I get for saving your butt?" She said sourly. "You could have been killed!"
"Well I should have let you die then! Would that make you feel better!" Al stepped between them. "Can we please just get out of here before he comes back?" He pleaded. Winry smiled…and Ed grinned. Although he put up a front, he was glad for what Winry did…even if it WAS stupid. At least they were all safe.
