Al's-best-friend: Hey peeps, I'm back!

Terri: Remember, you promised I'd be in this chapter.

Al's-best-friend: I always keep my promises.

Terri: Well then get on with the story!

Disclaimer: Don't own anything, nada, nothing, zip….you get the point.

I ran fast trying to reach my destination. I heard footsteps behind me, following closely. Our footsteps echoed in the alleyway. We rushed passed a few buildings and a small park. My breathing was getting heavier but I still pushed myself faster. I didn't need to turn around to know he was still following me; he was noisier that I was.

I gasped lightly when I tripped but luckily I didn't fall. My legs were throbbing now and my feet were sore.

"Hurry up," he hissed from beside me.

I ran a little faster and tried to gulp down some air to my burning lungs. It didn't help at all. I stopped suddenly and put my hands on my knees and began breathing in and out fast.

"What's your problem?" He said with a frown.

I took a few more deep breaths and looked up at him, "I have too much energy, Envy, I have to get rid of some."

He nodded, understanding what I meant.

I stood straight again and took shaky, painful steeps towards the nearest building. It was old and looked abandoned. The paint was peeling and the roof was falling apart.

"Come on hurry it up over there!" An impatient Envy yelled.

I placed my hands straight out in front of me as if defending myself. I closed my eyes and concentrated on the palms of my hands and let out a happy sigh as I felt my body's extra energy go to them. I waited a moment more then opened my eyes. My hands glowed and then a light shot out of then heading for the building. A loud explosion reached my ears as fire and smoke surrounded me.

"Feeling better now?"

I nodded to as I steeped out of the ruckus. Envy and I took off running again.

"You know when most people have a lot of energy they are …you know…more energetic?"

I glanced sideways at him but kept running, "Well, if you have so much energy it's like a pressure is building up inside of you," I grinned evilly at him, "but, you can do more damage."

"Whatever you say, just make sure you have enough energy to make it to our destination without fainting. I don't want to carry you there!"

I giggled at his grumpy attitude which only made his frown deepen.

"Cheer up Envy! I'll be okay! You don't have to worry about me!"

He snorted and ran faster, "Who said I was worried about you?"

"I don't know, maybe Wrath?" I said in mocking voice.

"I think I liked you better when you had too much energy."

"I think I still have enough energy to blow you up too Envy." My voice was calm and serious. It was my angry voice.

"Look!" Envy had skidded to a halt and pointed to an alleyway.

I smiled. We had finally gotten here after two hours of running, but it was worth it.

"Come on, the others are waiting!" I yelled happily.

Envy sighed, "You are just too emotional for your own good."

"Yep!"

Terri was throwing his things into his suitcase while he was trying not to freak out.

"Calm down Terri," Winry said as she tried to calm down herself, "why would Marla go after Ed and Al? Try to think reasonably!"

Terri slammed his suitcase and clicked it shut.

"Terri!" whined Winry.

Terri sighed as he ran his hands through his hair, "Look, I can't explain right now but I know she followed them. She can't disappear!"

Winry pouted, "I hate it when I'm left in the dark."

Terri frowned he didn't have time for this! His baby sister was going to do something stupid!

"Fine..."

"What?" said Winry looking up.

"You can come with me. I'll explain on the train to Central."

Winry squealed in joy and ran out the room yelling that he had to wait until she packed.

'What have I gotten myself into?' Terri asked himself as he walked out of the room, suitcase in hand.

Marla rubbed the palm of her hand against her cheek struggling to stay awake. Her eyes were half way closed and were out of focus. She leaned her head back slowly so she wouldn't bump into the inside of Al's armor too hard. She pushed her legs out as far as she could and had to settle for resting her knees on either side of Al's blood seal. She yawned quietly trying not to make too much noise.

"Marla," Al's said in a hushed voice, "you can sleep now brother is asleep."

Edward had insisted looking for most of the day for the new homunculus. They had no luck in finding her. It only caused Ed and Marla to become exhausted. Marla didn't dare sleep until Ed in fear of making any noise.

"Al, can you sleep?" A tired Marla asked.

"Umm, not really, I usually just sit and think."

"Don't you ever get lonely?"

Marla could hear Ed's light snoring not too far away.

"Maybe…sometimes…I don't know." Al's voice was still quiet.

"I know I would get lonely. Do you want me to stay up with you?"

"No, I'm fine! Really! Don't stay awake because of me."

Marla sighed and rubbed her tired eyes.

"Okay, Al. But, don't hesitate to wake me up 'k?" Marla said in a hushed voice followed by a yawn.

"Okay, I promise."

So, in the darkness Al sat with his brother snoring in the bed beside him and his friend asleep inside his armor. But he felt different. This time someone actually was willing to sacrifice something to make him feel better. Someone cared. Inside Al was smiling. 'Thanks, Marla.'

Al's-best-friend: I've always wondered how Al felt about not being able to sleep. I think I didn't do a very good job with Al talking about it with Marla but I already rewrote it twice I'm NOT doing it again.

I hope you liked this chapter! I'll write chapter 13 soon…I hope.