Plus I'm sorry for the delay. I had this uploaded on for a while and wanted to make revisions. And then I did but my computer froze so I lost all that I did so I didn't want to redo it again. Then I ended up having to go to the hospital and well yeah so now I can get this up. Sorry the delay. ;;
Normally I'd avoid japanese words but it makes more sense this way. In America generally you wouldn't call someone your big brother so to show the cultural difference Oni-chan stays. I'll try to avoid having to do this to much though.
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Edward groaned slightly as he rolled over on his side. His bare hands touched what felt like dirt but the boy was far to scared to open his eyes.The last thing he remembered was him, about to be killed, by some psychotic man and then blacking out. Had the man decided not to kill him? Then again he could have some how gotten away. All he had to do was open his eyes...
It was stupid after he could feel the hard ground beneth him but that didn't mean he hadn't been taken somewhere. Although the darkness was rather comforting and he wanted to stay there for as long as possible. However, that wasn't really the best idea right now. If he was alive he needed to figure out where he was and how to get away and get somewhere safe and familiar. Unfortunately since he wasn't to keen on opening his eyes at the moment he didn't know where he was and that scared him even more. He hadn't been bound by anything but he could still be in some basement never to be seen or heard from again. What if that man came back? What would he do to him? What if he was some kind of pervert. He could do worse then simply torture him. He could-
"Oni-chan?"
Edward paused, putting those thoughts on hold. Was that a little girl's voice?
"Oni-chan, are you okay?"
Was this some kind of trick that man had come up with? Maybe he was going crazy and it was all in his head. Was he really attacked? No it was real. He could remember the feelings of terror and helplessness so clearly. It only made opening his eyes harder. He didn't know what was going to be there when he opened them. There was only one way to find out though. He had to open his eyes, it was the only way to know what was going on. If he didn't he wouldn't be able to figure out what was going on. He had to be brave. He could do it.
Edward slowly opened his eyes, trying not to move to much and glanced around before sitting up and leaning one one arm, rubbing his eyes with the other. He blinked and rubbed them again unable to believe he was really seeing this. It just couldn't be.
He was on the other side of the alley.
Sitting up completly he looked at the alley. There had been a wall blocking it and now it was gone. It was like it had never existed. But it had, he had seen it, had felt it beneath trembling hands as he started death in the face.
Didn't he?
"Oni...-chan?"
Edwared whirled around to stare into big blue eyes starting down at him concerned. The girl smiled when she saw that she had his attention.
"I was afraid you weren't going to wake up."
"Where am...I?"
"Is this your first time here? This is Central. Central City. Normally you're suppose to go to a hotel when it's nighttime. It's not good to sleep on the ground."
Edward looked up and was greeted by the moon. Hadn't it been morning just a moment ago? How long had he been knocked out? He looked confused. Was he really still in Central too? It just didn't make any sense. Unsure he looked up at the girl again. She couldn't have been more then 11 years old. What was she doing out here at night by herself?
"Excuse me but was there a wall there earlier?" He pointed at the alleyway.
This time it was her turn to be confused.
"A wall? There's never been a wall there. How would people get through?"
"I suppose you're right".
She looked at him.
"Are you sure you're okay?"
Edward stood up leaning on his left leg not trusting the right one just yet and gave her a reasuring smile.
"Yeah I'm fine. Sorry to worry you."
She smiled brightly at him, causing him to do the same.
"It's okay."
"I'm glad but what are you doing wandering outside at night alone?"
"It's okay I have a protector"
He looked around confused. He hadn't noticed anyone else and as he looked only empty streets greeted him. Maybe her "protector" was imaginary? It still wasn't a good idea for someone so young to be out in Central at night time. Although he wasn't sure why it was night time.
The little girl seemed to sense that he didn't believe her and pouted before turning around and whistling. Edward tensed, unsure of what was about to happen and couldn't stop the yelp of surprise as he was knocked down by a rather heavy and furry object from behind. The little girl giggled.
"See I told you. He's the best protector ever. Daddy says he's trusted Alexander over any human."
Ed had to wiggle a bit before he managed to get out from under the creature and half expected the rather large dog to get him again but instead was begged to be petted. Edward smiled and looked at the girl again.
"I see. But shouldn't you and Alexander be getting home?"
The girl nodded. "Yeah I had to get something for daddy."She pointed to the bag at her feet. " I don't live that far either. Hey mister if you don't have anywhere to stay you should stay with us!"
"Ah well don't you think you should ask your father about that first. I don't think it's a good idea to invite strangers home."
The girl shook her head. "It's okay. My dad works with the military. You do too right?"
Edward was a bit taken back. "How did you know that?"
She smiled "My dad works in the same department. I saw you once in the lobby when I was waiting on him."
Ed nodded. "He works in the same department?"
"Uh-huh. He's really famous. They're always coming to our house to talk to my dad."
Edward thought about it for a moment. "Well I have been wanting to talk to others.."
The girl smiled again and grabbed his hand. "Yay! So Oni-chan. What's your name?"
"Edward. And you?"
"Nina"
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Ah what horrors await Ed next. You may think you know but do you really?