Silence

----- Are flashbacks.. Don't get confused..

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So sorry for not updating in about two/three days.. Whatever number it is, but I've been busy, and had a bit of writer's block.

I'm not sure where this story will go, but.. I'm trying.. Suggestions are still needed, and a plot as well, so..

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Ed opened his eyes to find he was in a small, wooden room. He blinked, rolling over onto his stomach, and slightly wincing in pain.

He was on the floor, and inside it was empty. He blinked his golden eyes again, dizzy. Where was he..?

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Envy had held the chibi alchemist's life in the palm of his hand. Thunder boomed in the sky, as if to ask him why he didn't end Ed's life right then and there.

And he couldn't come up with an answer.

Sighing, he picked Ed up, staring blankly at him. Why didn't he just kill him and get it over with? He could hand him over to Dante, as simple as that.

But.. He grinned. It seemed at the moment Ed wanted nothing more than to die. Envy's grin became more sadistic.

Why not torture the pint sized alchemist by keeping him alive longer?

Perfect. He could see it in his head. He could go over every detail of the alchemist's mistakes, and shove them in his face.

Then he'd kill him, slowly and painfully, perhaps leaving him to bleed to death..

But where would this take place? He though, bringing his left hand to his chin, rubbing it thoughtfully.

Ah.. An idea popped into his head.

His old home.. It could work. He never went there, anyway, so Dante wouldn't come looking for him.

Lightening struck through the sky as more rain fell down, as if to make the mood more perfect.

He lifted Ed closer to him, and began walking out of the alley. He was caught off guard all of a sudden as an arm snaked its' way across his neck, and the chibi nuzzled his face into Envy's chest.

Envy stopped, stunned. He was ready to drop the alchemist right there, but then Ed mumbled, "Alphonse.."

Staring blankly at the blond haired boy, he cocked a brow. Just what kind of relationship did the two brothers have, anyway? He loosened his grip on the alchemist, and he only clung tighter, now whispering about his mom.

Envy was angered by this comment.

He was DEFINETLY not the shrimp's mom.

Rolling his eyes, he continued down the alley, mumbling about how he was going to get Ed back, one way or another.

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Ed's hollow eyes now stared at the ceiling, his clothes were still wet. He shivered, shifting his gaze out the window. It was sunny, and bird's songs could be heard from the outdoors.

He slowly got up, his back sending waves of pain through him, but he ignored it.

He began walking toward the only door of the room, and stood by it for a few seconds, his hand resting near the knob.

He figured it wasn't rigged but… He began wondering who was on the outside.

Could someone have found him out there? Why hadn't.. Why hadn't Envy finished him off?

There was no movement outside of the door, so he pushed all thoughts aside out of his mind, and opened it.

The door opened with a groan, telling him it hadn't been used in quite some time. He stepped out silently, looking around.

He was upstairs in a long hallway. No noise was coming from any of the rooms, so he figured he was the only one here. Well.. Up here, anyway.

Ed moved over to the stairs, sliding his hand along the railing. Dust flew up around where his hand was, then glided back down to various places.

He now was downstairs, and everything was seemingly normal here, too. No one seemed to be around, but he could sense someone had been here not to long ago.

The blond walked into where he thought the kitchen was, finding no one was there. Perhaps the people had left to get food or something..? He wondered how whoever his savior was found him, living out in some type of cabin, probably far from Central.

Ed finally decided he wanted to get back to his dorm, he would perhaps mail these people back some money to show his gratitude.

He walked back to the front, leaving out the door. The wooden cabin was surrounded by various types of trees, flowers, and vines covered the most of it.

He reached out all of a sudden, curious. Dark purple roses covered the vines, each smelling oddly of lavender. He picked one off, staring at it.

Ed had spaced out at that point, not noticing Envy, who'd just walked up the dirt path to the home.

He gritted his teeth. "I thought for sure the runt would be out for a couple more hours.." He mumbled. He scratched his head, making a mental note to remember to keep the door locked.

Envy began walking toward the chibi, ready to pummel him into submission, to blow off some steam.

Dante had been in a bad mood, something about how she needed a new body, and she couldn't find a suitable one.. The usual crap he put up with everyday, actually.

He stopped right behind Ed, who had spaced out, obviously.

"Chibi." He growled, grabbing him by his braided hair. He forced Ed to look at him, glaring venomously.

Ed blinked for a second, his eyes going back into focus.

"What's with you?" Envy hissed, shoving Ed onto the ground.

Ed said nothing, and put the flower down next to the vine. "Envy.." He said simply, staring up at him.

Envy looked down, getting annoyed. "Yes?" He spat.

"Why.. Did you help me?" Ed asked, His eyes unblinking.

Envy turned his head.

"You should've killed me while you had the chance," Ed said through clenched teeth.

Envy looked back at him, sneering. "Listen, chibi. I'm going to kill you, but.." He stopped as Ed stood up slowly, glaring up at him.

"Then do it already… I'm.." He started, then Envy grabbed him by the shirt, shoving him into the cabin's out wall, and narrowed his eyes. "You're not in any position to command me around, shrimp."

Ed held his tongue to keep from crying out in pain. His abused back now throbbed, sending pains through his system. Envy wasn't going to treat him like this, no one was. He was sick of it.

He kicked out as Envy, who dodged it barely.

Envy laughed, dropping Ed onto the ground. "Boo hoo… Still missing your dead brother? Is that why you want to die so easily?"

Ed snapped right then. "Shut up!" He screamed, tackling Envy to the ground and trying to strangle him.

Envy's eyes widened in shock for a few minutes, then he shoved Ed off of him, rolling over and slamming him onto the ground.

"And to think, it's your own fault your brother's dead, isn't it?" Envy sneered. "It's almost as if you're his killer."

Ed lunged at Envy again, knocking him back over. "Shut up! I hadn't meant to!" He screamed, punching Envy a couple of times before falling over from exhaustion.

His back had pains that shot up every few seconds, and he groaned. It wasn't his fault..

"Just accept it." Envy laughed, standing up. "If you hadn't of been so careless when fighting, poor Alphonse would still be here, wouldn't he?"

Ed's eyes suddenly burned, and he could feel tears brimming his eyes. He tried to keep from showing weakness to that horrible monster, but.. He choked back a loud sob, and rolled onto his stomach.

Envy's grin suddenly died to a grim looking frown. Regret washed through him, and he suddenly felt bad.. But why? He was finally getting back at the.. 'Perfect son' of Hohenhiem's, but..

He rubbed his head. What was wrong with him? Did it have something to do with Ed clinging to him in the alley, for once feeling safe..?

He walked over to Ed, who was now muffling his sobs in an attempt to be tough, but it wasn't working so well.

"Chibi.." Envy said in a voice so soft he didn't know he'd even said it.

Ed stopped crying, but he shivered a couple of times.

"Um.." Envy said, grabbing Ed by his arm and lifting him into a sitting position.

He couldn't really take what he'd said back, could he?

"Come back inside." Envy said finally, tugging on Ed's arm.

Ed's pulled away for a second, but Envy's grip turned firm. He sighed, finally giving in. He stood up, following Envy into the house. Envy pulled Ed upstairs into a different room, one with a bed.

"Sleep there." He said in monotone, and he shoved Ed into the room, shutting the door.

Ed stood, speechless. Then turned to face the door. He turned the doorknob, but found it locked.

"Envy…?" He questioned, looking at the door, wide-eyed.

What was going on…?

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