Chapter 3

Disclaimer: I don't own FMA. BUT...I do own Sachi and Hinode

"Hey Hinode...Hinode the other guys are coming." Carlos said as he pointed to the boys coming their way. Hinode sighed heavily before standing up.

"What do they want this time?" Hinode asked as he looked at Carlos.

"They said that they want revenge on you for last time." Carlos replied as he stepped back.

"Hey Hinode! Wheres the rest of the your team! Did they run away scared or something?" yelled one of them as he stepped forward.

"Naw, they just left because they found a greater place to live other then the sewers...besides I could take all of you on single handly." Hinode answered as he smirked.

"Oh really...well...lets just see what you are made of tough guy." said a boy with green eyes and short light brown hair. He was wearing a white t-shirt with the left sleeve ripped off and brown pants to match.

"Oh brother...Hinode, your facing off against Shino. He's one tough customer and he can use water alchemy. Water versus earth, man I wish you good luck and- bye!" Carlos exclaimed as he ran towards the nearest manhole with a ladder and stood there with a happy grin and waved silly at Hinode.

"Oh thank you very much Carlos! I could always count on you!" Hinode replied angrily as an angry mark appeared on his head and his fists clenched tightly.

"Hinode! Watch out!" exclaimed Carlos as he pointed to the giant wave coming straight at Hinode. Hinode quickly reacted and made a gigantic wall appear in front of him.

"Heh. That was too easy." Shino said with a smirk but regretted it as Hinode charged straight at him with a small dagger and slammed into him, causing them to roll on the ground. "Heh. You really are something Hinode." Shino said as he kicked Hinode off of him and did a backflip. Hinode recovered from the kick and quickly grabbed his dagger.

"So are you Shino." Hinode said before charging straight at Shino. Thinking fast, Shino drew a transmutation circle outside the water and out came a materialized sword. Both weapons clashed togther as Hinode & Shino used all their strength to order to make the other one go backward a few feet. Suddenly, Hinoe clapped his hands together and placed them on the ground. Suddenly, large spikes came out from the ground and went straight at Shino.

"Damn it!" Shino exclaimed as he dodged them but was hit in the arm by one of them. Blood driped down his arm as he clutched his wounded arm tightly. "I'll be back Hinode!" Shino yelled before running off with his group. Hinode let out a huge breath and looked up at the ceiling of the sewer.

Am I destined to stay down here...forever? thought Hinode as the sound of someone climbing down a ladder broke him out of his thoughts.

"Hey Hinode! Great Job!-OW! What was that for!" exclaimed Carlos as he clutched the big bump on his head.

"Some friend you are. Leaving me to take care of them while you run away like a little girl." Hinode said as his angry mark throbbed angrily.

"Hey! I could take them all on! Its just that my alchemy wouldn't work down here and you know that!" exclaimed Carlos as he pointed it out.

Hinode sighed again. "You got a point. Fire wouldn't work down here cause its too damp." admitted Hinode as he scratched his head.

"Thanks. Anyway, I just found out that its 10:00 P.M so I'm going to head in now okay?" Carlos said as he yawned loudly.

"All right. Good night pal." Hinode said as Carlos found a dry spot and layed down.

Hinode's Dream

"Mom! Mom! I see Dad! Dad's finally back!" yelled a young Hinode as he saw his dad coming towards the house. It was an older Ed with longer hair and it was pulled into a long ponytail. He was wearing a white shirt with a brown vest over it and a brown baggy overcoat. He was wearing white gloves and brown pants to match. He slowly looked up and smiled happily as he spotted his son coming down to meet him. Winry and Sachi quickly came outside and found Ed and Hinode on the ground, giggling madly.

"We missed you Daddy!" exclaimed Sachi as she pounced on her dad as well.

"Hey! I didn't know it was pick on your daddy day."exclaimed Ed as he smiled happily.

"Okay everybody. Daddy needs to help Mommy now." Winry said happily as she gathered Sachi in her arms.

"Ahhh! But Mom! Dad just got back! Can't I hang out with him for just a little while?" asked Hinode as he looked up at his mom with a pleading look.

"Only for a little while. I got a note from your teacher that you were misbehaving in class again." Winry said as she looked at her son with a stern look.

Hinode quickly went quiet as he kept his face towards the ground in shame.

End of Hinode's Dream

Sachi's Dream

"Mommy. How long is Daddy staying this time?" Sachi asked as she watched her mother cook supper.

"I don't know sweetheart. The war is starting to get very unstable so Daddy might be called into the war." Winry replied as she tried to not think about it.

"But...will Daddy come home after the war?" Sachi asked again as she clutched her mother's dress.

"Yes. He'll come home safe." Winry said reassuringly as she finished making supper. "Hinode! Ed! Suppertime!" Winry called out as she started to place the food on the table.

End of Sachi's Dream

Hinode's Dream

"That was a great supper Winry." Ed complimented on as he finished up the meal.

"Thanks honey. Okay, Sachi go upstairs and go put your pajamas on and brush your teeth. Hinode, same goes with you." Winry said as she watched them go upstairs.

Ring Ring

"I got it Winry. You go ahead." Ed said as he picked up the phone. "Hello?...Hey Colonial...What!...How the hell-...All right...I won't go if I don't get to say goodbye to my family okay?...All right...Bye."

"Whats wrong Ed?" Winry asked as she placed her hand into his, worried about him.

"Um...the war has started and they are now telling all state alchemists to be in the war. I have to go." Ed said as he squeezed Winry's hand back.

Winry softly smiled and gave Ed a hug. "Just tell the kids okay?" Winry said softly.

"I will." Ed said as he and Winry let go of each other.

"Mommy. Why is Daddy leaving so soon?" Sachi asked as she,Hinode, & Winry watched Ed pack up.

"Daddy has to go to war honey. He'll be back though." Winry said as she gave Sachi a reassuring hug.

"Okay..." Sachi said softly as she leaned farther into her mom's hug.

"Dad...when you come back, can you teach me how to do alchemy?" Hinode asked as he, Winry, & Sachi followed Ed downstairs and were watching for the Colonial's car. Ed slowly turned around and gave Hinode a small smile.

"Yes Hinode. I promise to come home safe so I can teach you." Ed said as he and Hinode hugged.

Honk Honk

"Well...theres my ride. I better get going." Ed said as he started to head towards the car but was stopped when two arms clamped his legs together.

"Come back home. Come back safetly Dad." Hinode said as he let go of his Dad's legs.

"I promise Hinode." Ed said softly before ruffling his sons hair one more time before climbing into the car.

"Hinode! Get away from the car!" Winry exclaimed as she ran over and grabbed Hinode's hand and quickly pulled him out of the way of the vechile. That was the last time Hinode ever saw his father again.

End of Hinode's Dream

On top of where Hinode and Carlos were sleeping, Central was having their annual Summer Festivel. "Hey Jack, did you hear about the military's plans?" asked an elderly man as he and a friend were playing a game of checkers.

"Yeah actually I did Frank. I heard that the military is trying to find out what happened at the 5th lab." Jack replied as he moved one of his men towards Franks side of the game.

"Have a nice day ma'mam." said a store clerk as he handed a bag to a girl.

"I will. Thanks." she said happily as she gently took it and walked off.

"Hey Mike, who's that girl?" Frank asked as he pointed to the girl.

"Oh! Thats Sakuya Himura. She's 14 years old and she is the owner of the Central Orphanage." Mike replied.

"Wow! She's only 14!" Jack exclaimed as he took a closer look at Sakuya.

Sakuya had long chocolate hair and blue eyes. She was wearing a white baggy tank top with a black vest and blue jeans. On her feet, she wore black buckle boots.

"Yup thats Sakuya." Mike said before the intercom came on. "Attention. The Cherry Blossom festivel will be held 5 weeks from now so...all couples please attend."

Sakuya softly sighed as she made her way home. "Well...another day...another festivel." she said as she rounded a corner.

SMACK!

"OW!" exclaimed Sakuya as she fell flat on her butt as her groceries scattered all over the place.

"Oh I'm sorry. Here." said an unknown voice as the person quickly gathered up all of the stuff and held out their hand to her. Sakuya slowly grasped it and before she knew it, she was on her feet and the person was gone.

"Where did they go?" Sakuya asked as she looked around but couldn't find them. "I hope I meet up with them again." Sakuya said as she remembered how nice their hands felt.

Not far from where Sakuya was, a blond dot darted through the alleys before coming to a complete stop. "That was a close one...she almost saw me." Hinode said as he sat down against the wall and and placed his head in his hands. "I should head back now." Hinode said as he got to his feet and was about to head off but stopped immediatly when he was right in front of Sakuya.

They both stood there, staring at each other. Okay. So she is cute. thought Hinode as a blush came to his face((he blushes really easily))"See ya." Hinode said before walking off.

"Wait!" Sakuya called out as she ran towards him. Hinode quickened his pace to a fast walk, pretending that she wasn't right behind him. "WAIT!" she exclaimed loudly. Finally, Hinode came to a complete stop.

"I just wanted to say thank you for helping me." Sakuya said as she bowed polietly to Hinode.

"Your welcome." Hinode said as he kept his back to her. They stood there for a good 5 minutes before Hinode took off. Sakuya watched Hinode run off and a small blush came to her cheeks. He's cute. she thought before continuing on her way home.

"Hey Hinode. Where did you run off to?" Carlos asked as he watched Hinode climb down the ladder.

"Nowhere important." Hinode said quickly as he climbed into one of the many tunnels throughout the sewer system.

"Man. Whats up with him?" Carlos said as he scratched his head.

"Sachi...its time to get up." Winry said softly as she gently shook Sachi. Sachi slowly opened her eyes and looked around sleepily. "Ed and Al went to go get some food for us. You didn't let go of Ed all night." Winry said softly as she gave Sachi a white tube top with a long blue skirt. "I got you some new clothes. I hope you like them Sachi." Winry said as she picked up a duffle bag filled with new clothes.

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