Inhuman Knowledge
Short Stories fed off from the original fiction: 'Knowing More Than You Should'
Written from chapter 11. Please R&R!
Punishment
Amy and Kira sat on a small sandy beach Yok Island had to offer them. The shale, grains of sand spilled through their toes and paws, a slight breeze going through their hair. The Elric Brothers were due tomorrow, and no sign of Wrath anywhere.
"What do you think of this punishment?" Kira asked, a slight hiss in her voice.
It was a few seconds before Amy replied, she pondering at the thought. "I think…we're cheating." Kira tilted her head in confusion. "I mean, this island is supposed to teach us a lesson. Yet, we'll be spending it looking for Wrath, and avoiding the Elrics. Hardly a punishment really."
They sat in silence again before Kira spoke. "So, if we fail. Do you think he'll be mad?"
"Who?"
"Greed."
…Another long pause separated their answers. Amy continued. "Yeah. He'll be mad. The greedy guy wants the world and everything in it. And since he can't have the world, he's determined to make everything he can his. So he expects something from all of us, including me."
Kira nodded in agreement, sifting her tail through the sediment every so often. "But, I wonder why he went easy on me." the girl said, staring out blankly at the ocean before her. "If it had been Kimblee or somebody stealing from him, Greed would have beat the madman's ass." she laughed a little at the thought.
"Maybe you're a favorite." the chimera suggested.
"All women are his favorite. I notice he even favors Marta once in awhile. But, he didn't get mad then, but I know if I try something like that again, he won't be happy."
"We'll get through this." Kira hissed hopefully, nudging Amy's underarm. "Yeah." the girl replied, patting the beast on the head in praise.
Little did the two know…they were being watched…and by more than one pair of violet eyes…