Knowing More Than You Should
Summary: Three FMA fans get caught into the world of FMA when one of the trio decides that a witchcraft is the thing to pass their time. Even though they haven't seen the whole series, they know a lot about the deadly trap set by the homunculus. Can they stay alive long enough to avoid this ordeal and get back to their own world? -This Fic May Contain Spoilers-
Disclaimer: I don't own FMA
Rating for this chapter: T for language and violence
Episode: The current Episode(s) for this chapter are...24 and 25
Chapter 7
Brandon sat outside in the rain, shielded by a food cart's cover, contemplating on what his next move should be. The rain was heavy that day; it let him know the exact events that would be going on. "Alright, Ed and Winry should be looking for Al today. Tomorrow night is when Hughes will meet his demise, which I will prevent, no help from Selene." he muttered to himself. The boys' mood had changed since he got to this new world. He now had the nerve to abandon a friend, who, not to his knowledge, was in far more danger than he thought.
"Tomorrow, Maes will figure out Julia Douglas and she'll use Marcoh as bait for him... need to find what hotel she's going to sign Marcoh in for, then I'll work from there." A large crate fell next to Brandon, making him loose his train of thought. "Stop! Thief!" an old man shouted, chasing two small boys passed Brandon.
He watched thoughtlessly. "I gotta admit, this is getting really ironic."
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Greed paced around, frustrated as ever. The chimeras, Tucker, and Kimblee all stood in a lazy line, watching Greed go around the room. Amy sat half asleep tied to a chair; her interrogation had lasted all night since she refused to answer Greed's questions correctly. All of her belongings, including FMA magazines, books, and notes, were spread out over the table in front of her.
Greed slammed his right hand down on the 'Newtype' anime magazine, a sexy picture of Ed decorating the cover. "Where did you get this?" the demanded. Amy jumped back awake, answering, "I can't tell you."
"And why not?" he snapped, almost instantly.
"I don't have to answer you..." she finally argued.
This made him smirk. "Oh, but you do. Because when Envy comes knocking on my door, I might not refuse to let him in."
'Damn him, using Envy as a threat. And I am in debt to him, who don't I just say the truth? Might be fun to see his reaction.' she thought. "Alright, fine. You win. But only Greed can hear this, everyone else out." She made a motion towards the door with her head, Greed doing something of the same, and the five walked out.
"That's more like it; now talk."
"You don't have to believe me, but I'm telling the truth." Greed sat down, expecting anything. "I don't know exactly how, but me and my two companions got transported here from another world. When we came out, we got separated. That's how I ran into Envy the moment I came into this world. I know so much about this place because...in my world, this whole place is a series. Like a book; so I have a whole over look on this whole plot, and everything that's going to happen."
Greed was looking blankly at her when she was done. "Really hard-to-believe story...but I buy it."
Amy was a little surprised. "But I also believe your mind can be put to my advantage." he continued greedily. "Your more valuable than I thought, I'm surprised the military isn't after you. I bet your worth a lot to them."
"Nobody know of my knowledge except you and Envy, I'm trying to keep it that way."
He smirked again down at her, thinking of what to do next. "So, what do you know? Something that can help me out..." Greed asked.
Amy thought for a moment. 'I guess it would be an equivalent exchange...' "I could draw it out for you, if you untie me."
About an hour past, Amy now making sketches, only Greed watching over her shoulder. They were pictures of each homunculus, and homunculi-to-be. "These are the seven homunculus..." she started, spreading out the seven sheets of paper. "Each one has a name of the seven sins. Envy, Lust, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth, Pride, and Greed. Wrath is currently the only name who isn't occupied, yet. When he is discovered, he'll be the only homunculi that can use alchemy."
"So we should try and snag him on our side." Greed said hastily.
"Easier said than done. The child is currently on Yok Island. He has no memory of who he is, where he came from, or how he got there. He doesn't even know, he's a homunculus. If we go there now and take him he probably won't come willingly; and the slightest disturbance can turn this kid to kill us all, with alchemy he can't even control.
Greed turned disturbed on hearing this. 'That blows my first plan...' he thought. "So how do we get this brat's actions under control?"
Amy thought for a second, "Red stones. We need to feed him red stones, an incomplete portion of the philosopher's stone."
"I know what the stones are, they make me. But if that's all he needs, then I might be willing to give up a few if we can't get our hands on any." he said, shrugging. 'Hard to believe when your so greedyAmy thought.
"That'll work, but here's the catch. Edward and Alphonse Elric are going to be dropped off on the island for a month in five days. It'd be madness to make conflict with them, for one, the place is supposed to be uninhabited, but Wrath is there."
"Then, lets get him before then." Greed said blankly.
"Well um, I need a map."
"Then go, and get one." he said a bit harshly. Amy glared as he threw a small amount of money in front of her. She did as commanded and stormed out of the room. Nobody said anything as she grabbed a coat and slammed the door behind her, going out into the rainy streets.
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Brandon randomly walked walked around town, doing anything to pass his time time before he had to go into 'Save Hughes' mode. He couldn't help but wonder how Selene was doing, or if she was out looking for him now.
He was starting to get doubts of whether he should have just walked out like that, but he knew his mission, and tried to keep a clear mind. He glanced up at the building he now stood in front of. 'I wonder why I came here...' The boy was looking up at the hotel that Selene and him had been staying in. It made the guilt in him rise even more, but he ignored it, still looking up at the building. A couple more seconds and the picture seemed more familiar than he thought. In episode 25, the camera view of the hotel, was the same as his view now. "That's...this is the hotel Marcoh's going to be in!" he said aloud, eyes wide.
The next day, Brandon came back to the hotel. He walked in, still with concealing clothing on. "Hughes had to have met with the Furher by now, Julia would have called in a reservation for the hotel by now too..." he said to himself, walking to the front desk. He stopped his fast pace when a young girl with flaming red hair turned around from the front desk, probably signing out. His eyes widened as he saw Selene. Her skin was a little pale, her eyes lifeless. She just, wasn't quite herself, but looked normal enough at first glance. Brandon was about to go up to her until he stopped himself. 'Can't let her know I'm here...Concentrate on the mission...' his mind told him.
After Selene left the building, he continued on with his plan. Two young boys were wondering around the hotel lobby, Brandon going up to them. "Hey, wanna make $5?" he asked them, holding out a five dollar bill.
"Sure mister!" They said in unison. "Here's what you need to do..."
About ten minutes later, Brandon walked back out of the building, handing the five dollar bill to the boys. "You did great, Good job!" he said kindly, and left with a piece of paper clenched in his hand.
He had used the boys to make a distraction, while he took a look at the hotel reservation records. "Marcoh, or whoever, will supposedly be in room 45. Lust will be right across the hall in room 35..."
his mind began racking up a plan as he missed the point that room 35, was Selene's room.
He found his way to a private alley, where he could devise a plan in privacy without fear of spying. "There's also a chance Hughes won't even show up, and he got smart..." Brandon said to himself, thinking of all the variables. "Then again, Maes will maybe want to uncover the truth, and go along with Julia... Maybe I should just try to stop Envy from following him. He's the one who actually kills him in the end." The thinking went on until he realized..."Wait, where's Selene going now that Lust has rented out her room in the motel?" He didn't know the answer, and didn't worry about it. "Alright, I'll come from behind Envy, and when he starts running after Hughes to cover him, I'll stop him. Trip him. Something. Anything so that Envy doesn't follow Hughes."
Not the most brilliant of plans, and it put his life on the line...but it worked; for now.
By the end of the day, Brandon had smuggled himself into one of the hotel rooms that was in the hallway of rooms 45 and 35...which ended up being a supply closet, but it worked. Just like his plan. He kept the door a jar, waiting for anyone suspicious to walk by.
Finally around 11, he heard the sound of footsteps and conversation, coming down the hall. He glanced, and it was Sloth, followed by Hughes. 'Damn him...he's falling right into their trap.' Next 'Maria' passed, and when she had completely gone passed his door, Brandon slowly slid out, going completely unnoticed.
"Is Marcoh really behind that door? Only one way to find out..."
At this, Lust popped out, and when she wounded Hughes, Brandon jumped from behind Maria/Envy and tackled 'her' to the ground. Sloth looked over at Brandon as Maes ran for it, she liquefying her arms and thrusting them at Brandon. By then, Brandon had gotten up, Sloth about to reach him, but Maria/Envy jumped up in front of him, Sloth's water fists hitting him instead of Brandon.
This caused Envy to turn back into his original form, and giving Brandon a chance to run the other way. Envy growled and got up to go after him, but Lust stopped him. "Take care of the man. I'll get rid of the kid."
Brandon ran blindly through the streets, looking for a place to go, or hide, for that matter. He looked back for a second but then ran into a telephone booth, which hurt very badly. Next he heard running footsteps coming and he jumped into the bushes, hiding himself.
He gasped as he saw who it was...Hughes, followed by 'Maria.' 'DAMN!' he screamed in his head, unable to move, out of fear.
The next thing he knew...Maes Hughes was being shot. The sound of the gun rang through his ears, he stopped breathing all together for a moment, until the wife of Maes began walking away, satisfied with herself.
When Envy had left, Brandon jumped out of the bushes, kneeling down over the body of Hughes. "Maes!"
"He won't be waking up, no matter how much you shout..." an oddly familiar voice came from a mysterious figure, walking towards Brandon. His eyes widened with more fear now...as the person he saw before him, was non other than Selene Snyder.
Hurray! My grounding is almost over. I know, how can I be grounded from the computer and still be typing chapters to these fictions? Easy! I get on late at night!
Shout out to Arisa: I'm sorry I haven't been able to get on to RP, but when I finished typing this, it was flippin 4 IN DA MORNING here...that's 2am your time or something. My grounding shall end in a couple more days, because apparently I've been a good girl by not getting on the computer once...yeah right...