Chapter 4

Azmaria led Edward and Alphonse outside the church. She led them through the garden to the back of the church. They passed many nuns tending to flowers and trees. A blonde nun watered large sunflowers. Another watered beautiful red roses.

"Azmaria, is Rosettes favorite flower still tulips?" Ed asked as he examined a large group of tulips, both red and yellow.

"I believe so." She replied. "If you want, I can pick some for you to give to her." She said smiling.

"Why would I need you to do that?" Ed asked angrily.

"I just figured you wanted me to since you asked me about that." She said sadly. "I'm sorry if I offended you."

"Uhm, hey it's ok. You didn't insult me" Ed quickly replied. They approached a shack and Azmaria knocked on the door.

"Chrono, are you in there?" Azmaria asked. The door opened and a young boy who looked to be about 17 with purple hair stood in the doorway.

"Hello Azmaria" he said in a calm boyish voice. "Who are these guys?" he asked.

"This is Ed and Alphonse Elric, the alchemist Sister Kate told us about." Azmaria explained. Ed stared at Chrono coldly. This is Chrono?

"Nice to meet you" Ed said shaking Chrono's hand giving it a slight squeeze.

"Nice to meet you Mr. Elric" Chrono said happily. "Come on in guys." Chrono said motioning them in.

Ed, Al, and Azmaria entered the shed and sat on a dusty couch. The place was small and hot. It smelled of mold caused by rain damage. There was dusty furniture and an old sword in the corner.

Chrono sat on a chair across from the couch. Ed then noticed Chrono's ears were pointed.

"Hey, what's with the ears?" he asked

"Brother!" Al said quickly, appalled by his brother's rude question.

"It's fine." Chrono said happily. "You see Mr. Elric I'm a demon." He answered calmly.

Ed and Al sat back, stunned by his answer.

"Excuse me?" Ed said

"I am a demon. But don't worry, I'm not a bad one." Chrono said happily.

"That's right, Chrono is very nice" Azmaria added.

"Now Mr. Elric, may I ask why you have a metal arm?" Chrono asked.

"How did you know?" Ed asked suspiciously.

"When you placed your arm on the couch, I heard a metallic echo. My hearing is better than humans" he explained.

"So Rosette loves a demon now" Ed said coldly.

"What? Azmaria, what did you tell these guys?" Chrono asked angrily.

"I may have told them you two were lovers." She said quietly.

"I am afraid there's been a mistake, Rosette and I are only friends I assure you." Chrono explained. The door creaked open and Rosette stepped through.

"Hi Rosette, have you met the Elrics?" Chrono asked.

"Yes, I have unfortunately" She answered. Ed hung his head low in shame and everyone sat quiet.

"Well Ed, lets get started. Lets investigate these disappearances" Rosette said.