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Drabble the Fourth: To Stop Them

Scar was headed back to the cities. Although he would have liked to stay at the Ishbal camp with his own people, he had not completed his mission. Until he did, he would not rest. As he walked, he absentmindedly played with the hem of the new yellow jacket that they had given him. It wasn't as good or as sturdy as his old trenchcoat had been; he would miss it, but he knew it was gone forever. It took him a full day to get back to Central; normally it wouldn't have taken this long, but he was moving slowly so as to not put a strain on his not-quite-healed broken ribs.

He had barely gotten into the outskirts of the city when it happened. He was attacked from behind, and knocked to the ground. He tried to get up, but before he could stand, a foot smashed into his chest and sent him flying into a wall. Pain blossomed from his chest, and he knew that at least some of the ribs had been re-broken. A foot pressed lightly on his throat, keeping his face to the ground.

"That's right, stay down little Ishbalan," a voice sneered.

He growled, eyes blazing, "Who are you, and what do you want?"

The foot pressed down harder, cutting off his air, "You ask too many questions for someone in your position. But if you really want to know who I am, well, most people call me 'Monster'. And as for what I want…I'm just here to deliver a message. The Elric Brothers are going after the Philosopher's Stone. They're going to create one, and they're very close to finding out how. And you know what that means, don't you?"

Scar knew all too well. The foot released its hold on his neck, and he coughed, gasping for air. The voice whispered in his ear, "I'll be going now, but rest assured we'll meet again, little Ishbalan."

When Scar pulled himself to his feet, there was nobody else in the alley. But he put it out of his mind; if the Elric brothers were going to create a Philosopher's Stone…he had to stop them. It couldn't happen again. He began heading straight for the military HQ, where they were most likely to be found. It would be dangerous to go there in his present condition, but he had to. To stop them.

A/N: In case you couldn't tell, this takes place right before the Fifth Laboratory Arc. I had been wondering exactly why Scar would have gone right into military HQ looking for the Elrics, especially since he was so injured he seemed barely able to walk. It didn't seem right; not like him at all. So I made up this little thing to kind of give an explanation as to why he would do something like this. Oh, and also in case you didn't pick up on it, that was Envy who was talking to Scar. I'll answer reviews now.

GalacticHitchiker42: Ooooh, that's still a cool name. And about the song…YES! I've been waiting for someone to notice! I love that song so much.
Anasazi Darkmoon: Palm Tree Head and the Freak Patrol…that phrase is a source of endless amusement to me. Permission to quote on my profile? (I can picture it too…and it's funny. Very funny.)
QOL: Thanks much. :)
Madetsuchi Hayosuki: Oooo, I'd like to see that.
LadyRiona: Happy belated birthday to Scar-san! It was very amusing to write.
Moonglitter2: Yay! Thanks!