Yeah, um sorry for the delay... And I think I got a threatening review Oo ... Good thing you people don't know where I live. And even if you did, I have Edward to protect me!

Edward: I'm what!

Your going to drive off my crazy reviewers.

Edward: Or I could throw you into them and run for my life.

Traitor!

Chapter 3: The Precedence of Things

It seemed that Rebecca was on a mission to kill, yet again. Her fist was dead on target. She clocked Roy right in between the eyes, knocking him into the hallway.

"Stop it Kit!" I could hear Ed screaming at her, almost scared to go near her. Rebecca, however, seemed to be tuning it all out.

Roy stood up just as Rebecca came charging at him and punched him in the stomach. He lurched forward, Rebecca's face set in anger as she did a left round house, her right foot connecting to Roy's side. He fell to the side, clutching his chest and sides. He didn't move.

"Why don't you fight back!" Rebecca hissed as she grabbed a fist full of Roy's hair and jerked him up and back, making him look at her.

"Just get it over with..." Roy said, his voice slightly muffled by the fact that it was kind of hard to talk when your head is being held back by your hair. "Get rid of your anger now, because I don't want it in my ranks."

Rebecca growled and let him go. She glanced over at Ed, who was looking at her in shock, his mouth wide open. She let out an exasperated sigh and put her hands behind her head.

"Shut your mouth, kid... The flies are getting in." She said just before she began walking down the hall, her hands falling to either side of her.

She turned the corner disappearing from sight, just as Al came from that corner. He looked back to Rebecca then back to the hall in front of him realizing that Ed was standing in the doorway of the guest room and Mustang was getting up, looking dizzy. Al's eyes went wide, well as wide as the amour would let him, and ran over to them.

"What did Rebecca do?" Al asked, not realizing that he was the only one that knew the other soul's name.

"She beat the crap out of Mustang." Ed replied, being as serious as he could get.

"She did what!" Al was panicking and probably would of had a heart attack if he had a real body, that is.

"Rebecca... The name's familiar." Mustang thought aloud and walked off, just the opposite of the way that Rebecca went.

"Where are you going!" Ed yelled to Mustang, when he realized that Roy was leaving.

"To find out who this mysterious 'Rebecca' is!" Mustang called back, not even bothering to look at Ed.

Edward sighed. This was going to be a hell of a day.

"Come on Al... We better find out were Kit went." He shoved his hands into his pockets.

"You mean Rebecca..." Al pointed out.

"Both of them!" Edward cried in frustration.

He liked just calling her Kit, and the fact that she had two names and two different souls really did confuse him. Hell, if Rebecca wasn't so hurtful, he might have trouble telling them apart.

He started walking down the hall after her. Soon finding that she was outside, laying sprawled out on the sidewalk, her hands behind her head.

"Why'd you attack the Colonel?" He asked as he stopped inches from her side. She opened her eyes, his shadow towering over her.

"It's a long story." She didn't show any signs of talking and it was making Edward fume.

"Well then shorten it!" Edward held back the urge to kick her.

"Some other time Edward... I'm letting Kit back out." She closed her eyes, her voice was lacking, like she was a void of sadness.

"Hey! I'm not done with you yet!" He had Kit by the collar and was half growling now.

"Um... Edward. She's already gone." Kit stated, trying to pull his hands off her collar.

"Get her back out!" Edward demanded shaking her.

"I don't know how!" Kit shrieked, pushing Edward away. She clutched her head in an attempt to get a hold on the spinning world about her. "Damn it Edward...! Now I'm dizzy."

"Well, tell her to give me a straight answer! I want to know why she attacked Mustang!" Edward was still fuming, staring down at her like she was a bug.

"Oh, so that's what happened..." She scratched the back of her head acting innocent. She really didn't know what had happened, but they didn't know that.

"You know exactly what happened!" Edward's eye brow was twitching now and Al was beside him, ready to hold him back.

"Whatever." I stood up and started walking away, the dizziness now gone.

"Get back here!" Edward screamed trying to get free of Al's arms. He really need to calm down.

I pushed the gate to the side and walked down the street. I really hadn't a chance to explore and now was as good of a time as any other. I watched as everyone ran about trying to there errands done. I couldn't understand how people could live their lives in such chaos. I sighed. 'I really have room to talk... I have another person in my body, My entire town was slaughtered by my hands... And I'm stuck in god knows where with Edward!'

'Your in Central nimrod... Now quit it with the screaming, I'm trying to sleep.' Rebecca murdered 'geez' and went back to sleep. Sometimes it was weird having another person in your head.

I let out a stretch and continued down the road. I looked to my right just in time to be tackled by a kid. Letting out a groan I sat up to see that he wasn't very old. He was clutching a bag of... Something to his chest and--

"Who are you?" I spoke the first thing that came to my mind.

He gave me a look of fear and threw a pair of glasses over his red eyes. 'Wait red... I've read a book about a race that has red eyes... Who were they called again--'

I was pulled out of my thoughts when he tried to run away. Barley managing to get up, I lunged out grabbling his collar.

"It's not nice to commit a hit and run." I stated coldly. The voice made me even shiver, I didn't mean to go that far.

"I-I'm..." His eyes went wide and I noticed a big guy coming at us. He looked furious, at least he did to the kid. I tossed him behind me just as the guy approached us.

"Move! I want that kid arrested for stealing!" He pointed a finger at the kid that was cowering behind me.

I shook my head. "Look. If you want to be paid for them, go to the military building and ask for a Edward Elric." I said Ed's name slowly so he could comprehend, or at least remember it.

"I'm not done with that kid yet!" He growled.

This guy just doesn't give up. I sweat dropped. How'd he even become the owner of a store was beyond me, he didn't even look that smart.

"If you touch my cousin you'll get to see what a real alchemist can do." I let out an instinctive evil smirk, my words a threat, and not a hollow one.

"You mean like a state alchemist... Those guys are wimps!" He started laughing.

I twitched and socked the guy right in the face. He fell over, out cold. I let out an evil grin, this was just too easy. The kid was in shock and people were scrambling to get away from me.

"I think I scared them." I half laughed before I grabbed him and turned down a random alley and leaned down facing the kid, getting somewhat near his eye level.

I could hear soldiers coming near, I wasn't stupid and I'd probably pay for it later.

"Okay. I'm covering you this once, but if your really that hungry, I can get you some food." I tried to be quick about it, but I ended up letting out a smile when he let out a toothy grin.

"Thanks!" He smiled and scurried off.

"Hey! You never said your name!" I called back.

"It's Rick!" He yelled back, just before he disappeared behind a corner.

"Your a weird kid 'Rick'." I whispered, still half smiling.

I heard someone yell there she is and I sprinted further into the alley, turning the opposite way that Rick had went.

"Shit... I'm so screwed!" I thought aloud, as I started to panic. I turned left and stopped short when military men were at the exit of that alley. Turning around I growled when I saw another group of military men blocking my way. I looked back and forth to them, then sprinted forward, my lack in height coming in handy as I slid into a hole at the bottom of a door. I laughed when I saw that they couldn't fit through. I heard the banging of something heavy, murdered 'shit' then ran again, going out another door. I ran for god knows how long, finally stopping at a familiar scene. I couldn't help, but laugh. I was back where I started.

"There you are!"

I sighed and turned to the main street to see Edward pointing at me, a glare set on his face.

"You know how long we've been looking for you!" He growled as Kit calmly walked towards Edward.

"Couldn't of been more than hour Edward, so calm down already." I sighed. Sometimes he overreacted a little too much.

"Well, let's go...! Mustang wants to see you." He was calm, now, but sounded annoyed.

"Who!" I asked puzzled.

"The person you attacked earlier."

"I didn't attack anyone!" I was angry now. "Well, besides for that dude that called me a chibi, but I didn't really attack him, it was a pillow, and he took it from me!"

"Well, Rebecca struck again." He stated, half in sarcasm.

"What'd she do?" I asked, I really felt like a mother getting word of her child getting in trouble; Yet again.

"She beat the crap out of Colonel Mustang... And she called him a Lieutenant..." He thought for a moment, crossed his arms, and he really looked like he was over thinking. "Did she know Roy before she was bound to you?"

"I don't know." I answered, my voice sounding grave. It was a failed attempt to sound normal and lie like usual, but it was getting increasingly harder to lie to Edward. I hated it. It totally threw me off, and there was nothing that I was really able to do to stop it.

"It doesn't sound like it to me..." He gave me an annoyed look and glared, as if that would make me burst out and tell him everything. He eventually got frustrated and threw up his arms. "Tell me what you know!"

"Sorry Edward... You're too young to know." I smiled warmly to him. I know it looked fake, and was... But it was enough to throw Edward off.

"What do you mean 'you're too young'...! I'm a year older than you!" He was fuming, yet again. I got to him and I knew it.

"You don't know that... I never told you." I retorted. Sometimes he assumed too much, but I guess that can't be helped.

'It's because you don't trust people... You ever think about that? Huh!' Rebecca's voice rang in my head, in a matter-of-fact tone. I hated when she interrupted and I hadn't a clue how to block my thoughts from her, so it was a futile attempt.

'Can you blame me?' That's it... Use my past against them, it always shut them up.

'Geez... I didn't think you'd get that mad... Talk about mood swings." She huffed, and I could feel her roll her eyes, it was a weird feeling. Instinctively I shuddered.

Rebecca went silent and Ed slapped me, bring me out of my daze. I blinked. Ed just slapped me. It didn't really hurt and he hadn't used his automail to do it... It just, well stunned me.

"What was that for!" I glared trying to recover from my shock.

"You were staring off into space for two minutes! I yelled in your ear and you didn't even notice!" He shrugged. "It seemed like the only thing that would work... It worked didn't it?"

He was nervous... I wasn't going to hurt him... Much.

"Well, let's go Ed, you said Mustang wanted to see me, no?" I tried my best to stay smooth, but it only ended up making me look like a fool.

Ed smirked. Apparently, this was funny, though I failed to see the laughter.

"You should really let your mask down." He chuckled and I glared. "The mask really doesn't suit you."

"I don't know what your talking about." I rested my hands behind my head and closed my eyes when I spoke, but out of spite, I ended up smiling to him... And just after I'd turned to leave too. I think Rebecca's getting to me.

'Or maybe it's Ed?' She implied.

'Don't you have anything else to do, like sleep?' She was really getting annoying, but then again she could be right. I sighed internally, she really is a pain.

'I heard that!' I laughed.

I came out of my daze to see that we were already back in the military headquarters, and on the door it said 'Colonel'.

"What was with that laugh?" Ed questioned, giving me the weirdest look.

"Sorry, I kind of got into an argument with Rebecca." I scratched the back of my head. It really was embarrassing, I could even feel my face go red.

"Your weird, you know that, right?" He shook his head and opened the door, I followed after shoving my hands into my pockets.

I stopped short when I saw who it was.

"Not you again... And I thought it would be someone else." She crossed her arms and walked up to Ed's side, shaking her head.

"Glad to know that you remembered me." He turned to Edward and cleared his throat. "Now, let's get to business... Edward told me that your name's Kit Akimoto, correct?" I nodded. "Well, your record says that you were given to the military as payment for dues that your parents couldn't pay... You're 14 now, correct?"

I twitched. "I'm 16! Is it the fact that I'm so short!" Ed was holding me back now. I stopped, my mind dazing, as I blushed at the contact. He was holding me by my waist and I was so close to his chest that I could feel his heartbeat.

"If you're done throwing your little fit, I'd like to get this over with." I crossed my arms and nodded, trying to keep from screaming at him. Edward let go of me, and shook his head.

"Your father was a state alchemist, nicknamed Shadow... You mother owned a shop outside of Central, and they died before you turned 6... Correct?" He asked yet again, reading off the information in front of him.

"Yes, my biological parents anyways." My voice had no remorse and I didn't care. They'd left me and I wouldn't care.

"The military gave you to foster parents in, 1903 and they've passed away for unknown reasons." He finished his reading tone disappeared as he sat the paper down. "You mind telling me how they died?"

"I'm sorry sir, but that information I'm taking to the grave." He wouldn't know about my past that easily, I didn't trust him.

"You'll have to tell me sooner or later, because your appearance has stirred up people's curiosity, and they've reopened that case." He lifted a brow and waited for my answer.

I smirked. "Let them... They'll never know." They wouldn't and I knew it, I was--

"I'm curious to know... How good are you at alchemy... Really? I got word that you caught a guy without the use of an array. Care to explain that?"

"Not really..." I saw him twitch. He didn't like me anymore and I knew it.

"May I talk to Rebecca then, seeing how you won't tell me a damn thing." His voice was cold, but it didn't phase me in the least bit.

I was about to retort when I felt weak. Next thing I knew, I was in the back of my mind watching the events that Rebecca slowly let unfold.

"Major Rebecca Hayes." He stated, in a business like tone. Rebecca straightened and saluted him.

"Yes sir."

"I see that you've calmed down." Rebecca 'yes sir'-ed again and Mustang continued. "Since you're not dead, I'm putting you back into the ranks. Talk to Major Hawkeye and get you a uniform." He opened his drawer and pulled out a watch. He looked at it a moment then tossed it to her. She caught it and looked at it in shock.

"But sir, I was never an alchemist before--" She was cut off. I had to say, this was a side that I'd never seen before. Deep down she probably still hated him, but he'd earned her respect as a superior. It really was a sight to see. If Rebecca had looked at Edward, I'm sure that he'd been in a state of shock as well.

"You proved that you can do alchemy, though I'd like to know your specialty... And you'll have to take a test to let us see how good you really are... Do you understand?" The last sentence was colder than the rest making Rebecca immediately solute.

"Yes sir... I understand... And my specialty is shadows and metal, sir."

"Another shadow alchemist, eh... I didn't think there'd ever be anyone with a talent that rare..." Rebecca stayed silent, she wouldn't even let me hear her thoughts.

"Your code name is 'The Dark Alchemist'", he stated thinking of a name at the spur of the moment. "You're dismissed."

Rebecca saluted him and turned and walked out, military written all over her. She didn't relax until she was out of his office and the door was shut.

"Why in the hell did you do that!" Ed wasn't pleased. "He walked right over you and you just took it!"

She shrugged. "He's my superior, nothing I could do."

"You could of tried...! At least Kit went against the jerk!" Ed yelled, venting his anger.

"You like Kit so much then I'll let her out!" She was cold and she was pissed. It wasn't a good combination.

I gasped as I felt myself come out, a lot more force than usual; It was like she pushed me with all the force her arms were worth. I grabbed Ed's shoulders trying to keep from falling forward.

"Kit?" He sounded almost afraid to know the answer.

I looked up and murdered a 'yeah'. I straightened up and let go of his shoulder's.

"She just caught me off guard, that's all." I tried not to make him worry. He had enough on his mind.

"You saw what happened didn't you?"

"Yes... I was in her mind, but she wouldn't let me know what she was thinking... I think that Mustang earned her respect." I took out the watch of my pocket. "Does that mean I'm in the military too?"

"I don't think so." Ed scratched his head, he really didn't know

"This is my body and the person inside me just became a state alchemist... I think Mustang has us both as the Dark alchemist, that is until Rebecca leaves." I sighed. I had one screwed up life.

"Hey, Ed?" I asked perking his attention.

"Yeah?" He questioned, not really knowing what I was going to say.

"Could you take me back to my room... I haven't a clue where it is..." I saw Ed smile slightly, and start walking out and onto the path that led to the dorms and the guest rooms.

Before long I was back in the room, I'd blacked out in. Thankfully they couldn't tell that I'd blacked out in the first place... Sometimes having another person in your head did have a few perks, but most of them were just annoying.

Ed sat down on the couch parallel to my bed and stretched. I laid on the bed and stared at the ceiling, as I slipped from consciousness, sleep over taking me.

'Kit...! Wake up!' The yelling startled me and I jumped; Or at least I thought I did.

I blinked finding that I was once again in the back of my mind. Rebecca was getting closer and closer to the sleeping form of Edward, it was making me panic.

'Rebecca... Don't!' I thought to her, hoping to stop her.

'And why should I? You like him, don't you?' She made it hard to retort, but I had to try. She was going to do something to Edward and it couldn't be good.

'Yeah, but--'

'There's no buts in the game of love.' She said coyly.

'Oh no.'

She lightly shook Edward.

"Ah... Wha...?" He blinked and finally realized who it was. "Kit what are you--"

He was cut off when Rebecca kissed him. My eyes widened. I felt a shift and I was kissing Ed! I wanted to pull back and explain, but I couldn't. It just felt so good.

Ed wrapped his arms around my waist and deepened the kiss. I'm guessing after a minute he broke. We were both gasping for air.

"Why'd... You do that?" he asked, placing a hand on my cheek.

"I don't know..." It wasn't entirely untruthful. I didn't know why Rebecca had done that. "I guess it was bugging me a little too much" I scratched the back of my head and tried to get up, only to have Edward pull me back down. The side of head went to his chest and I was laying on top of him. I was red by now and I knew it.

"Don't go." He spoke softy, sounding like a plea. He wrapped his arms around my waist. I didn't think I was going anywhere now. It felt like he had me in a death grip.

I sighed and gave in. He was comfortable anyways. I should enjoy it while I can. I closed my eyes, listening to his heartbeat.

I could feel his breath on my head, as it slowly evened out. Another heartbeat and I let sleep seep in, dulling my senses.

I felt like there was an earthquake. I shrieked as the duel I was having with my dojo master turned into a run for my life. The floor began to crumble away and the ground was shaking immensely. I was almost out the door when I heard Edward scream my name.

I blinked realizing that it was just a dream. I was laying on the couch and it was Edward that had been shaking me.

"What is it Ed?" I asked, yawning at the same time. It really appalled me that I'd sleep for over 12 hours, and was somehow still tired.

"Come on, we have to get to the train station before we miss the train." Ed was already packed.

"What!" I sat up suddenly, almost bumping heads with Edward.

"There's a rumor that Lust was spotted in Resembool... We need to get there before Whinry or Pinako." I was jerked up and he started to drag me out.

"Stop!" I yelled, surprisingly, he stopped in his tracks. "Can I get my shoes first?"

He looked down realizing that I wasn't wearing any shoes and I was wearing two day old clothes, going on three.

I slipped my boots on. "And can I pick up my uniform? I've been wearing these clothes for too long."

He picked up a pile of clothes off my bed and threw them at me. "You have two minutes."

He walked out, shutting the door behind him. I stared at the door for a moment before I remembered that I only had two minutes. I hurriedly took off my clothes and put on the pants, a brown belt, a black shirt, and then the jacket that made me look official. I took the watch out of my pocket and hooked the chain to my belt, shoving the watch into my left pocket.

I was about to put my boots on, when I noticed a pair at the end of the bed. They were simple and slipped on. They were the same as everyone else's, but I didn't care, they were comfy. Taking the hair tie off my wrist I pulled my hair into a loose pony tail. Ed opened the door just as I took my hands from my pony tail.

"Ready?" he asked already knowing the answer. I threw my clothes onto the bed and followed him out. I'm the dog of the military now. I don't need them anymore.

Okay, that's it for now. If I continue, I'll end up writ\ting two chapters worth.

Edward: I was kissed by Rebecca and Kit!

Why are you complaining... I've never seen Mustang complain about this.

Edward: That's because he's a womanizer!

Oh yeah. (Gets whacked in back of the head by Ed.)

Edward: You idiot!