Sprinklescake67-Yes, a FMA, Thanks. :). Hotaru, and Haruka huh? Hmm, good points. Well, we will see.

Angel-Ahh, yes. Good point, so Hotaru it is then. Yep, can't leave bodies under soil while being revived. (Scratches chin.) Hmm..I have to ask him. Can you give me a second? (Walks off.) Hey S-chan, have you been teaching Luna things you shouldn't be? (Walks back, with a sigh.) Nope, he hasn't, it's just a animal thing. Yep, I think he would break a lot of Olympic and World records for vertical jumping at the sight of a Guinea Pig. (Cackles while holding the tape you handed over.) 'Catches Breath,' That really put a smile on my face, I can't keep from laughing. I passed Wufei while walking back from talking to S-chan, and I had to walk right back and bury my face in his fluffy boa to muffle my laughter. Oh, I have another book, this one is blue, you can have a copy. (Hands over blue book.) Okay, I won't remind you of IT ever again, if I can help it. Oh, I only gave you one..hmm, let me see. Good point, but Wufei might rant on and on how he has to help you, and the 'weak,' comment might have come into play. (Searches through small navy blue trunk.) Ah-hah, here it is. These are like the beads, but it isn't sea foam blue, no instead the beads are black, and there is a silver charm hanging from it, with 'God of Death,' in the Japanese character. So, here you go. (Hands over the necklace.) (Laughs.) Thank Heero for the website for me would you? (Smirks.) Okay...Hey Des, Fate, come here real quick! (Leans over and whispers something in D/F's ears.) Hmm, that will give us enough time to go over the picnic. (Blushes brightly.) Ah...it went well. (Fans heated cheeks.) Really well. Well, it started...(Gets cut off as she is yank out of sight.) Well, I guess I see you later. "Calm down Sess, it's only a small guinea pig!"

Saturn's Spawn-I feel thank you just isn't enough. Good point, that should really help.

Sachi Nyoko-Well, it's cool. :D Anyway, really, because of a grudge? People need to grow up, writing is an expression of one's self, they have no reason to tear it down. Yeah, I saw she reposted 'Slave,'. That's just sad, and stupid! So, I've got you hooked on FMA then? (Smiles and laughs.) Whoops. Yup, Scar is in the opening sequences. Yes, Usagi uses the crystal to kind of overlook the rule of Equivalent Exchange, after all the crystal drains her energy to use it. Hmm, Roy should be very pleased when they do show up, but there is going to be a little problem. Yep, Al is going to get his body back. Thanks, and another vote for Hotaru.

Raine-Hmm, well I'll try to clear it up so you can follow it.

Rena Moon-(Laughs.) You and your Outer Sera Senshi's. Well, we will see.

Sprinklescake67- Yes, good points. (Chuckles.) Oh yes, I can see Haruka and Ed getting along, especially against Roy. Another vote for Hotaru.

Feenix Freeborn-True age? Oh, well she is mentally 18.5, but her physical and now is age is 15, so we will go with 15 for now. Yes, you guessed right, and all state alchemist has a military ranking, but I haven't deduce one appropriate for the story yet. Thanks and you are anxious to know what Ishbal has up their sleeves?

Thank you everyone who reviewed and no ownership.

On the town outskirts, Hughes stopped Usagi with a gentle hand. She turned to look at him with an aspiring gaze. "Yes, Brigadier General Hughes Sir?" She responded respectfully. Hughes shook off the monotone response, and gestured her closer.

"Where are we headed again?" He asked, his mind not quite locked on information yet. Usagi sighed shaking out her hair from the gathering dust.

"Central." Usagi answered, and watched as Hughes's face went white. "What is it?" She asked, wondering at the extreme reaction.

"We can't return there, the chain of command...it's not safe." Hughes babbled out. Usagi blinked trying to make sense of his incoherency.

"Fine, we won't return there, yet." She agreed, but still it did not help Hughes coloring.

"The homoculi know I'm alive, they could be after my family in Central." He argued. Usagi rubbed her temples and held up a hand for silence.

"Fine, you will stay in this village until I return from Central with your family." She commented.

"Won't you be recognized by some of the elder state alchemists?" Hughes inquired.

"Not if I'm careful...just trust me, and stay here!" Usagi snapped out.

"What if you die, you are the only one who can control the Cr.." He was silence by Usagi's hand.

"You really do talk to much." She muttered lightly. "Please trust me, you will be safe as will your family." Usagi continued. Glancing up at the town a relieved smile crossed her face. "Drachma." She whispered in relief. Hughes snapped his head up when he heard that tone. "I know someone there who can help hide you." Usagi stated and dragged him into the town.

Scar shifted out of the alley way stumbling into the house his brother used when he visited this city. Sitting down at the table, he rested his head on the cool wood and let out a troubled breath. "Brother." He whispered, his thoughts pounding heavily in his foramina. A resounding knock had him up and ready to attack as he open the door. The sun creased right in his eyes and he forced himself to blink. "Excuse me is Nishan here?" A soft velvet voice echoed in his ears, but it did halt his anger.

"How do you know that name?" He asked harshly, painful memories surfacing. "Who are you?" His toned threatening.

"I'm met him on his travels, an old friend." She answered, and the sun moved enough to visualize both their forms. "Ayman." She whispered the same time her companion whispered his new name.

"Scar!" The male whispered harshly. Quickly he yanked the two inside, and whirled to face them. He ignored the male, noting him as Hughes of the military. A flash of silver caught his eye, and he recognized the state alchemist pocket watch.

"I don't know how you came by that information, State Alchemist, but you won't live to tell about it." Scar promised, arching for the blonde female. She glanced at him with those soul stopping sapphires, and his hesitation was enough for her to cut in.

"It's me, Sada, don't you remember me, Ayman?" She asked. Scar halted, dropping his hand, and choking back a sob.

"So, Crystal is back then Sada." He stated harshly. "Where were you all those years ago, when Nishan, my brother turned himself into the Philosopher's Stone!" Scar axed out, his grief rising. "You are just like all those other State Alchemist's pigs, no, you are much worse." He accused, and his head was sent to the side by the force of her slap.

"Don't ever accuse me of such things Ayman, I was taken to a place I couldn't leave until just now." She stated, her fist clenched. "Ayman, I am sorry though, I wished I had been here for Nishan." Usagi cried out, hugging the grieving man before her. Hughes kept a eye on the pair as his brain processed the tidbits he learned. 'So that is where Ishbal got their stone, a willing human sacrifice, how noble, but how unnecessary.' He sadly thought. The pair spent a few minutes grieving in Hughes public eye before Usagi pulled back from Scar. "I know you don't like the military Ayman, but could you protect this man?" Usagi begged, and Scar turned to Hughes.

"Hughes is not a State Alchemist, I have no hatred against him, he may stay under my protection." He answered. Hughes let out a hidden sigh, and bowed lightly in thanks. Scar then turned back to Usagi with a sad smile. "Please, call me Scar now, I need you to, so as I may move on." He requested, Usagi promised with a sad smile.

"Then please call me Usagi." She responded in turn. Scar nodded as well, and looked out the small window.

"Although, you will always be Sada to me." Scar mentioned.

"I am no longer as pure as I once was." Usagi stated, and Scar glanced back at her scanning her eyes.

"No, you still are, but it is buried beneath sorrow." He answered then walked to the back of the small house. Usagi took his place at the window, sighing sadly. 'Rest Peacefully Nishan.' She mentally prayed.

"Well, what was that all about?" Hughes inquired, his tone serious. Usagi whirled to face him, her face closed off.

"Nothing, don't dig into it Hughes." She told him turning back to the window. Scar walked back in, and as per his normal actions whenever a room got to tense, he broke the ice. Fishing out a picture of his daughter, he shoved in Scar's face with a cheer.

"Isn't she sooooo cute?" Hughes squealed out, alternating between jabbing the picture in Scar's face to Usagi's while his mouth spilled off numerous little stories about his baby girl. A rather convened groan escaped both Usagi and Scar as they listened to the gabbing Hughes. 'Lord, spare us!' they both prayed mentally.

A scraping of nails had the other homoculi cringing. "So, Lust, fail in retrieving the Full-Metal." A greened haired one asked. Lust wheeled toward him with a slick sneer.

"Drop it Envy." Lust warned.

"Of course, sister dearest." Envy agreed, and turned away. A shadow imparted into the room.

"I trust are little slip, Hughes, has been taken care of?" A gruff voice asked.

"Yes, he lies six feet under now." Lust answered, turning away from the shadowed leader.

"Good." The shadow responded.

Well that is it for this chapter, a few spoiler warnings, I should of gave, but oh well. By the way Ayman is not Scar's real name, they actually never state it or if they did I can't recall it. Neither is Nishan for Scar's brother, also not stated.

Ayman-means Holy, Right-hand Worker, I thought it was appropriate. Sada-means pure one. Nishan-means Sign, Marked. Until the next chapter. Cheers.

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