The arrow just bounced off Al's armor and landed on the ground. Link gasped and took a step back. Suddenly, Ed started gaining some concious.
"Al?" He weakly said. He looked up at his brother, seeing if there was any damages. He saw a small damage in his arm. Ed clapped his hands together and placed them on the damaged spot. It glowed a lightning blue color, then it faded. Link watched in shock as the damages healed.
"How did you do that?" Link asked. "I never saw anything like it before in my life.." Ed gave the 'what are you talking about' look.
"You mean you never heard of Alchemy?" He asked, raising an eyebrow. Link shook his head.
"Never even heard of it. We used magic in this world. I am not-" Ed broke in.
"Whoa whoa whoa whoa. Whoa, hang out. Did you just say magic?" Link nodded. Edward and Alphonse stared at each other and bursted out laughing. Ed even started rolled on the floor laughing.
"Magic... My ass... This... This guy is good," Ed said between laughs. Links faced turned red in anger.
"Listen, shorty. I don't know where you come from, but in this world we use magic." By this time Ed and Al were on their feet.
"WHO ARE YOU CALLING TOO SMALL THAT HE HAS TO USE AN ELEVATOR TO JUST TO GET UP ONE STEP OF HIS HOUSE!" Ed bellowed. Al struggled to keep him from attacking Link.
"Let the pipsqueak go. He won't do any harm to me," Link grinned.
"It's best not to tease him about his height. He-" Before he could finish his sentence Ed already broke free of his grip. Clapping his hands together he placed them on his right metal arm and lunged at Link in uncontrable rage. Link quickly took out his claymore sword, the Master Sword, and his Shield that appeared to have weird markings on them. The two were now in a melee battle. Ed thrusted Link backwords and attempted to slash him. Link just blocked with his shield and slashed at Ed. Ed quickly back flipped, clapped his hands and place them on the ground. Large spikes popped out under Link's feet. Link quickly back flipped too, barley missing them. One spike scratched his right leg, but it didn't interfere with the battle. Link charged at Ed with full speed, crashing right into him! The two fell to the ground, but Link quickly got up and pressed his foot on Ed's stomach. The blonde alchemist was now pinned. He struggle to get free, but it was hardly any use.
"Damn it, let me go!" Ed screamed. "I swear, I will stab your foot if you don't get off!" Ed raised his blade and jabbed it into Link's leg! Screaming in pain, Link fell over, holding his leg. With this advatage, Ed kicked Link in the stomach twice, but was picked up by Alphonse.
"Brother knock it off!" Ed struggled. This time, he got free with ease.
"Al, stay out of this! He oviously needs a lesson not to calm me short anymore!" Ed screamed back. Al backed away in shock. He knew not to interfere. Ed turned around, but notcied Link was gone.
"What the- Where'd he go?" Ed thought. "He was right here a-"
Before he could finish his thoughts, something leaped out of a tree, knocking Ed down. It was Link! Ed quickly climbed to his feet and started attacking again. This time Link thrusted him so hard backwords, that he fell and got caught on a thorn plant. He tried struggling free, but the thorns stuck too well. As Link approached Ed stared in shock helplessly.
Link raised his sword above his head as if he was going to finish him off.
"BROTHER!" A voice cried. Link turned around and saw Alphonse running toward them. He quickly kneeled near Ed, protecting him.
"Please, don't kill my brother. He's all that I got left. I don't want him to die." Link sheathed his sword and put his shield on his back and smiled.
"I'm not going to kill him, so don't worry. I would never do that, knowing that he is your brother and that he is all you got left." Al pulled the thorns off Ed and Ed glared angerly at Link. Before he could say anything Link spoke.
"I'm sorry I teased your height. I really shouldn't have, considering I was short at one time." Ed's faced calmed a little. Then he crossed his arm.
"Short? Who are you calling short. I'm not short," he growled. Link chuckled, followed by Al.
"By the way, I'm Link," He instroduced. "Who are you guys?"
"I'm Edward Elric. And this is my younger brother, Alphonse Elric. Before you say anything, he is 14 and I am 16." Link raised an eyebrow.
"He's your young-" His sentence was cut off.
"DON'T EVEN SAY IT!" Ed growled angerly. He knew what Link was going to say.
"Well anyway i suggest you guys stick with me. There are some creatures here that might kill you," Link warned. Alphonse nodded in agreement.
"Sure," Ed started. "But lets first rest in this area for the night. It's getting kind of dark." Link nodded. Al and Ed rushed off to get fire wood. As for Link he decided to catch some fish.
((a/n: I'm not exactly sure if Ed is a vegitarian or not.))
When the two brothers returned Link had already caught about 6 fish. When they built the fire Link put the fish on sticks and set it near the fire. But not too close so that it would burn. As the fish was cooking Link asked how Al was in a suit a armor. Ed told the story.
"When me and Al tried to revive our mother, Al's body was taken to The Gate and I had to save him by giving up his arm as the equivalent exchange to bind my brother's soul to a nearby suit of armor. Because of this, Al is unable to feel, smell, or taste anything anymore. He can't eat or sleep anymore, but he can apparently see, hear, and speak." When Ed finished Link had a shocked, yet sad look, on his face.
"What was The Gate?" Link asked.
"It's to keep homonculus in. When someone tries to perform human transmutation the gate will appear. If I remember correctly you have to gice something in return. You know about Equivilant Exchange right?" Ed replied.
((a/n: I know nothing about the Gate. lol. Someone tell me what it is used for.))
Link shook his head. "I doubt it. Anyway, what is your metal arm called? Any specific name?"
"Yes. It's automail.. It is kinda-" Alphonse interupted.
"Brother, I hear a noise. Listen." The three listened carefully. Nothing. Alphonse sweat dropped.
"Eheh... I guess not then."
"FISH!" Link quickly alerted. The three quickly grabbed the fish away from the fire. They waited about 5 minutes for the fush to cool a bit. Ed took the first bite.
"It's great. Perfectly cooked!" Link took the next bite.
"You're right. Hey, Al. don't you want some?" Link offered. Al shook his head. Link remembered that in the metal outfit prevented from eating. "Oh..." When Ed and Linked finished their fish they talked for a bit and then got some rest. Al, on the other hand, was on guard since he wasn't able to sleep.
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When they awoke the next morning they notcied that Al had find some berries. They quickly ate and started journying.
"So, I think we just have to follow this river," Link explained. As they walked up the river stream they noticed a large hill. on it stood a boy in oddly dressed clothing. He wore a black mini skort with a short, black top. He had dark green hair, long. Ed immidiatly recgonized him.
"Link, don't go near him." Link scratched his head.
"Why? You know him?"
"That's Envy," Alphonse then said. "He is a homonculus. He has been trying to kill my brother and I and get the philosiphers stone." Suddenly, out of nowhere, a strange root tripped Al, causing him to fall. It made a loud clanking noise. Envy swung around quickly and glared. Ed stood in horror.
"So you still live, Fullmetal," Envy whispered to himself. At great speed he charged at Ed. Before Al, Ed or even Link could react Envy swung his leg around, nailing Ed in the face. The kick was so powerful that it knocked him in the river which he couldn't swim in. Alphonse stared in disbelief as his brother sank underwater, flowing down the swift river.
