Centre of Gravity
13 – Trial by fire
Al had heard of the challenge given to all new members of the military, but looking at Ed's face, Al guesses that Ed had not known. Later, as masked soldiers kidnap his brother, Al follows along curiously, and because no one wants to be to say no to a seven foot armour, he's allowed. Half naked, his brother stares down the soldiers, his brother had barely enough time to wear anything much less his jacket and boots. Ed then looks down at the coals that make up his path that he has to walk. Al resists the urge to laugh when his brother starts hopping on his automail foot down the trail of hot coals, as the other soldiers stand and stare surprise.
