Chapter 7
Disclaimer: I don't own any of AnnaMay-Nutt's OCs or own FMA. But, I do own my OCs.
A/n: Sorry for the sudden update but...you guys have been go great that I couldn't help but write another chapter.
"Fullmetal...Fullmetal!" called Roy as he shook Ed's shoulder. Ed just dropped his head toward the ground.
"Armstrong, pick him up. We need to treat his wounds." Riza said as she glanced toward a man with light blonde hair and mustache along with light blue eyes.
"Understood 2nd Lt." Armstrong said as he gently carried Ed back to Central.
Dream Sequence
"Edward...Its okay. I forgive you too."
Stop...
"I trust you
Edward."
Stop...
"When we go our separate ways,
will you still visit me?"
Stop!...
"Ed. You're
my friend. You always will be."
STOP!
End of Dream Sequence
Ed quickly opened his eyes and slowly glanced around the room. 'Heh. I'm back in Central. But, I'm supposed to be looking for Winry, not sitting here doing nothing.' thought Ed as he lifted up his automail arm. 'But, if I don't heal, I won't be able to save Winry...Hold on, Winry. I'll save you.' Ed thought before gently dropping his arm back down and slowly went to sleep.
(A/n: I am soooo sorry for the OOC but I really am trying. In the next few more chapters, there will be more blood and violence, just to let you know.)
Village
"I see. That Fullmetal pipsqueak loves the princess. How ironic that a vampire could actually love someone. A human none the less." Michael replied as he turned his back to the slayers.
"Yes Michael-sama. It appears that he will stop at nothing to get her back." Oscar replied as he switched his glance towards Alexis. "And what seems to be the problem Alexis?" he asked calmly.
"You know damn well what the problem is! I was this close to killing him and you stepped in and took all the credit!" she yelled angrily at him.
Oscar just sighed and smirked. "You're just upset that he didn't like you instead. Am I right?" he said arrogantly.
"That's enough! Onee-chan doesn't have to take this crap from you!" yelled a girl with long brown hair and blue eyes. She was wearing a short pink dress.
"Liz. It's all right." Alexis said as she got up and walked out the door.
"Onee-chan!" Liz called out before Rose in.
"Liz-chan, just leave Lexy-san alone for a few minutes. She'll be fine in a bit."
Forest Setting
"So they got the princess huh? Let's go take it from them while they're arguing with each other." Pan said as she and her friends watched the whole entire scene from their hiding spot in a cave.
"No P-chan. I learned that the more upset you are, the stronger you get." Denara said as she picked at the flames of their campfire.
"What about you Tauna-san? Do you want to attack them while they're angry at each other?" P-chan asked as she looked at Tauna with a hopeful look on her face.
"Hell no! Besides...I don't feel like it. I'm heading in." Tauna replied as she slowly walked into the cave while swaying back and forth.
"What's up with her?" Pan asked as she watched Tauna sway back and forth. (She has a questioning look on her face)
"Oh. It must be that time already." Denara said as she continued to poke the fire.
"What time?" Pan asked as she sat down across from Denara.
"Oh. Sorry I didn't tell you this. Every month for the next 2 days, Tauna will start to feel sick, get the urge to drink blood more, and also have a few mood swings." Denara said as she glanced up at the moon.
"Why don't we get that?" Pan asked as she continued listening.
"We don't have it because we were born as Halflings. Tauna was really a human when she was born. But, vampires attacked her village and killed everybody except her. The leader of the tribe turned her into a Halfling like us. So, after he did that, she was so mad she killed him all by herself and fled. I finally met up with her just 5 years ago and we have been friends ever since." Denara said as she smiled happily up at the moon.
Village Setting-Shed
In the slayers village, in an abandoned shed, was Winry. She had her hands tied behind her back and was laying face down on the ground. "Ugh...Where am I?" she replied weakly as she managed to sit on her knees. "Damn. Damn it! UGH! I hate it when people tie ropes a little too tight." Winry said as she gave up and looked at her surroundings. "So, they did the whole hid me in a shed thing huh? Oh well. I hope Ed's okay." Winry said as she thought back to what had happened.
"So you're awake?" asked a familiar voice. Winry looked up and came face to face with Alexis.
"What do you want?" asked Winry as she scooted backwards.
"Chill girl.
I'm your bodyguard." Alexis said before sitting on the ground
next to the door, weapons ready. It was silent between them for like
2 minutes before one of them spoke.
"So...do
you...actually love that pipsqueak vampire?" Alexis
asked as she looked at Winry.
Winry immediately got red. "NONONONO! Why would I possibly love an arrogant jerk like him anyway! Not me I tell you!" replied Winry as she looked the other way while blushing heavily.
Alexis couldn't help but laugh. "Hehehehehe! You really do hehehe love this guy hehehe I can tell hehehe!" she laughed happily. Winry also couldn't help but laugh too. Finally, the laughing stopped as they both looked away from each other.
"Sorry about the way I acted when you came in here. I thought you were going to hurt me." Winry said as she gave Alexis a happy sincere smile. Alexis stared at her, shocked at first but gave her a sincere smile back.
"It's okay. We all make mistakes sometimes." Alexis said as they smiled at each other.
Central
CREAK!
"Huh?" Riza said as she looked up from her paperwork and saw Ed. "Edward. How are you doing?" she asked worryingly.
"I'm fine. I'm going to go get Winry back." he replied without looking at her.
"Okay. Be careful." Riza said before going back to her work.
"Hold it right there Fullmetal! We don't need the princess anymore so there's no need for her." Roy said as he walked over to Ed and placed his hand on Ed's shoulder.
"Well, she needs me. And I need her. That's important to me." he said as he shrugged off Roy's hand and continued on walking to the door.
"Fullmetal! I'm warning you! If you walk out now, you'll be kicked out of the military and crew!" Roy yelled as he started to run towards Ed. When Roy was in striking distance, Ed wiped around and punched him across the face. The force sent Roy flying into a nearby desk.
"I don't care." Ed replied before turning around again and shutting the door behind him.
Three days later
Forest Setting
"Hey Tauna-sama! Denara-chan! The Fullmetal vampire is out in the wilderness!" Pan yelled as she watched Ed get ready for supper.
"Oh! I wonder why he's out here all by himself." Denara asked as she looked down with interest.
"Denara, get your head out of the gutter. He wants to save the princess and we want to get revenge on the slayers." Tauna said as she got on her stuff.
"So,...you mean work together?" Denara asked with a confused look on her face.
"No, I was going to ask him to go out on a date with me, of course you idiot!" yelled Tauna as she leaped off the edge.
"Sorry Tauna-chan. I was just wondering if that's what you were going to do." Denara said sheepishly as she followed after her. (Pan is just standing there with a sweat mark on her head. She just sighs and follows after them) "Hey cutie. Whatcha doing?" Denara asked Ed, who had his back to her.
"Um, eating." Ed replied with a can't-you-see-what-I'm-eating look.
"Hey. The names Denara, this is Tauna, and this is Pan." Denara said as she introduced them.
"Hey. The names Edward Elric." Ed replied as he handed out plates to them. All four of them ate in peace as the all wondered what was going on.
"Look. We were on the slayers side before they found out about our secret and almost killed us, so we decided to join up with you and take them out while you rescue the princess. So, what do you say?" Tauna asked as she looked at Ed.
"I don't think so. I don't like to kill people just because of some revenge. A life doesn't equal another life." Ed replied as they both stared at each other.
"FINE! BUT, I would be more worried about that princess of yours!" Tauna yelled as she stood up angrily.
"What do you mean by that!" Ed demanded as he also stood up.
"Didn't you hear? If the princess isn't going to help them win the war on either side, she'll be executed on either side she is on." Tauna replied.
Ed's whole body froze as it took in this new information that he had just gathered. "How long do we have if we hurry?" he asked out of nowhere.
"Um, about an hour or so." Denara replied as she looked at her watch.
"All right. Let's go." Ed replied as he held his hand out to Tauna. Tauna smiled and grasped her hand with his.
"We got to hurry." Ed replied as he started to run towards the village.
Hang on Winry! We're coming to save you!
Translations: onee-chanliterally means older sister but can be used towards sisterly figures
A/n: All right. This story is almost over. By chapters 8 or 9, this story is over! I just want to thank everybody for reviewing this story and loving it! Also, if anyone wants to ask me any questions on this story, I will answer them! Please review. Also, sorry for the short chapter.
Chapter 8: The final battle!
