Fullmetal Alchemist Mustang vs Envy

The first thing they saw was a grey sky. They heard a voice playing off screen, "These people don't deserve this…"

Suzaku raised an eyebrow underneath his mask, "Okay. What's this going to be?"

"Congrats on the promotion, Lelouch! Or should I call you Colonel~?"

"Colonel?" Tianzi turned toward the military group, not realizing how high the rank is.

Corniela felt her eye twitch, "It's one rank lower than the one star generals."

"Woah~!" Tianzi turned back to the screen. "That's so wonderful!"

"Come on~! Look how cute she is! My daughter's the cutest kid in the world!"

"There's something weird going on here…"

"Lelouch" As Suzaku spoke, the camera fell onto a gravestone. "Be careful." The headstone read out [Lt. Col. Suzaku Kurugi].

Zero's body went stiff. "I'm dead?!"

The camera pulled back to show an older Lelouch dressed in a black uniform coat. He had his military cap in hand as he looked down to the grave of his old friend. "Damn it, Suzaku… What did you get yourself into?"

Someone walked up behind him. Kallen Kozuki, his second-in-command in a similar black coat. It was standard issue for military funerals. "Sir. We need to get back to the headquarters."

"Alright, Lieutenant." Lelouch placed his hat on, obscuring his eyes from the camera. "This rain is too heavy to stay outside anyway."

"Sir? It's not raining."

The camera pulled to a lower angle to show tears flowing down Lelouch's cheeks. "Yes, it is, Lieutenant."

Hearts sank for the Lelouch on screen even Chibas. Suzaku had been his friend and was, presumably, murdered if his line at the beginning was anything to go off of.

The scene went white to show the two in their usual blue uniforms. Kallen had adopted to wear a white cloak over her usual attire. She had a bolt-action rifle on her back and several sidearms hidden under her cloak. Lelouch was dressed in his blue officer's uniform, with his white gloves on as well.

Milly smirked, "Have to admit he does looks good in that uniform."

Kaguya agreed while Jeramaih was excited to see his lord as a military commander again.

Cornelia wondered if her brother had never been exiled would he have risen like his screen counterpart.

More people were gathered around a large doorway, all on edge. One notable figure was Nunnally in a yellow coat with her hair tied back in a braid. Everyone was tense and looking toward a figure standing in an open doorway. It was Emerald Mao, dressed in a white coat with glasses and headphones on.

Mao, or rather the homunculus Envy, smirked, "Sorry, can't come in right now. Place is a mess."

Tianzi tilted her head, "What's a homunculus?"

Lloyed adjusted his glasses ad frowned, "An old alchemical theory of an artificial human."

"Like a robot?"

"Not quite. This would be a human created by alchemy, rather than robotics. It would be flesh and blood but formed artificially."

"Okay… That's kind of weird."

"It's impossible in our world."

Nunnally glared. "Envy… If you're here, no doubt we're in the right place."

"Oh? Hey there. Fancy seeing you again. I'd suggest just leaving and going home."

Lelouch glared toward Mao. "So, you're one of the homunculi?"

Mao turned toward Lelouch and grinned, "I am."

"If you'd indulge me, I'd like to ask you a question."

"Go ahead."

"I want to know who killed Suzaku Kurugi. And I want the truth, homunculus."

Mao's grin fell away. "It was Shirly Finette. You should know that…"

The Ashford students and Viletta went stiff. "Wait! he what?!"

Mao continued, "Isn't that why you burned her to death?"

Rivalz blanked, "He did what?!"

"Lelouch would never do that!" Milly shouted while Nunnally nodded in agreement

"Shut up." Lelouch was losing patience. "I know that she didn't kill him."

Mao's grin returned in full force, "Huh~? You mean to tell me you scorched an innocent girl to a pile of ashes?! Nicely done, you monster~"

Lelouch thought back to the moment. He'd used deceptive work and planning to make it seem like Shirly had been torched alive, but she was actually safe outside the country.

Nunnally sighed in relief and fell back in her chair. "Oh thank goodness!"

Gino released a breath he didn't realize he'd been holding.

Mao laughed, "Must have been fun telling her family. Did you cry when you told them? Or did you just sit there quietly and endure their outrage?"

"Quit running your mouth, you idiot!"

Mao's grin was gone again, and she raised an eyebrow.

"I'm sick you homunculi giving me the run around when I ask you this question. Tell me the truth or I'll burn it out of you!"

"Damn." Tamaki couldn't even smirk. "Now that is a mad guy…"

Mao grinned from ear to ear and started to laugh. After a moment, she placed a hand on her chest and the other out toward him, "Congratulations Colonel Lamperouge. You've finally tracked down your culprit."

Lelouch's eyes went wide for a moment before returning to normal. "You're saying you killed Suzaku? I doubt a moron like you could pull that off."

Mao just laughed it off. "Moron?!" His body surged with a strange red electricity. His body morphed into a new form with light pink hair and light pink eyes.

Everyone recognized the face, How could they not it was the face of the "Massacre Princess" Euphemia Li Britannia.

Behind his mask Suzaku had a swarm of emotions mostly anger and confusion.

Mao spoke through his disguise, "You tell me who the real moron is! Because I don't think it's me! I prefer to use that term for people who fall for a cheap trick like this!"

Lelouch's eyes went wide, first in shock then realization that this was Suzakus's killer.

Mao laughed, "You should see your face! It's the same face he made before I shot him! The pure shock! Utter confusion! It was amazing! So many little emotions as his own wife shot him!" Mao continued to laugh through her form.

"That's enough!" Lelouch clenched his teeth, "You were stupid enough to confess. And even more stupid to boast." The camera fell on his glove, allowing them to see the pattern stitched onto the back. "Everything you've said is fuel on your funeral pyre." His hand rose up as he used the other to tighten his glove over his fingers. "And I think I'll begin… by burning out your tongue!" Simple anger did not paint his features. This was a man consumed by hate and fury, and it showed on his face.

Everyone shook in their seats. The look of Lelouch's face was unnerving even when he was the Demon Emperor.

"Ok now he just looks pissed" Naoto said when nobody would say anything.

Lelouch walked forward, "Everyone! Stand down. I'll handle him myself."

Nunnally wanted to argue, but Kallen motioned for her to advance through the door. "Don't worry. We can handle this."

As they tried to move forward, Mao created a massive monster-esc hand in place of his own to block them. "I don't remember giving you permission to leave."

Chiba gagged, "That just looks disgusting."

"I still owe you all for what you did to-" He was cut off by fingers snapping and a burst of fire igniting in her mouth.

This got everyone to jump.

Tamaki blinked, "What… just happened?"

Todoh's eyes narrowed, "If artificially created humans are possible through alchemy, then it must have been a reaction by one of the viewers."

Tamaki finished his gulp, "Bet I know which one."

The screen returned to Lelouch with his hand raised back, "Keep your eyes on me, Envy. Our conversation is the only one that should concern you." As Mao returned to his usual form, he continued, "It's interesting how quickly the tongue can be rendered into a bubbling grease."

Kallen placed a hand over her mouth, "Holy shit…".

Gino shot up and excited "He just shot fire out of his hands that is so cool"

"It's surprising how easy it burns, isn't it?"

Nunnally turned to Kallen but was just told to move on. "We can handle this. You have more important things to do."

Mao had to watch as his mouth sparked with red lightning. He had to heal his tongue before he could speak again. "Damn it…" Nunnally and a few other annoyances got through, but he had bigger issues right now. "So… you've pretty persistent to find Kurugi's killer. You were a true friend to the very end!" Mao morphed into a giant monster. This was no illusion, he truly became this monstrous beast of many eyes and mouths.

Chiba and Viletta shuttered in their seats, "That just looks wrong."

"It was also a bad move." Todohs eyes narrowed toward the screen.

"In reverence to your tireless search, I'll give you the fight you're looking for. But I can't exactly tread lightly with this body. So you better give it all you-" A snap later and his eyes erupted in flame.

Lelouch had his hand outstretched, ready for another attack. "What's it like having the fluid inside your eyes boil? I'd imagine it might sting a little."

Suzaku winced and thought about what he was watching. 'I'm torn'. On one hand, I at least know that me and this Lelouch were brothers in all but blood. He also began to wonder if their Lelouch would have done something similar. He was brought out of his thought when he felt a hand on his. Looking over he saw Nunnally giving him a reassured look. "Im positive big brother would have been very upset if you had been killed and done anything to bring him to justice"

The thought brought a tear to Suzaku's eyes, and he couldn't stop the tears from flowing 'Oh Lelouch'

Mao was healing, but the pain was still very present. And, unlike with his tongue, he could still scream in agony. "Damn you!" Another snap and he engulfed in flames again.

"I can't believe you'd give me a bigger target. Did you think size would give you a better chance at winning? You idiot." As Mao writhed in agony, Lelouch felt nothing but his hatred. "Come on! Get up, monster! Go ahead and regenerate! You'll suffer a hundred deaths before I'm done with you!"

Mao clenched his teeth. Damn it, that's right! He's the one that incinerated Lust! he used his monstrous tail to create a cover of rubble before reverting into his humanoid form and escaping into the doorway.

"Get back here you coward!"

Kallen called after him, "Colonel!"

"You wait here, Lieutenant! I'll deal with him myself!"

Kallen obeyed the order, but she didn't like it. She hated seeing what Lelouch was becoming because of this. She clenched her teeth and made a choice. Time had passed, but she ran in after them.

Todoh's eyes narrowed, "That was a bad idea…"

"How so?" Milly turned to the general, not following his thought

Sayoko nodded, "If this homunculus can change his form, and they are all aware of this, then it's possible Master Lelouch and Lady Kallen can be played against one another and forced into a situation where they end up coming to blows."

"Oh no…"

A blast of fire filled a hall as Mao scrambled to escape the fires. He ducked behind a corner and had to take time to heal again. was Lelouch, waving away the smoke he created. "Show yourself, Envy!"

Mao growled, "Damn it…" He snuck to the side and away from Lelouch.

Lelouch walked through the halls. "Show yourself! Or I'll burn your bone marrow!"

Kallen leaned back in her chair, "You'd think he'd be in a hurry to find her…"

A pair of boots came into frame from the angle. The camera spun back over Lelouch's shoulder to show Suzaku standing behind him, "Hey Lou…"

Suzaku growled to himself, "Bastard… Using my face like that…"

Mao moved to charge, but a snap cut him off as he ignited in flames. He tried to speak through his screams, "What is wrong with you?! You didn't even hesitate!"

"Suzaku Kuruigi is dead. Nothing will change that." Lelouch's hate hit new levels, "And you would invoke his image? You must be a glutton for punishment!" Another snap and Mao was alight all over again.

Mao was forced into the wall, cracking the concrete. He peeled himself off and roared out, "I'll show you punishment!" Lelouch snapped again and Mao's eyes burst into flames once more. "AHH! MY EYES!"

Nina and Tianzi cringed at the sight. they had no idea how much that would hurt, but it was clearly painful beyond all reason.

"Did you think if you could get close I wouldn't be able to use my flames? Didn't you know I could use pinpoint flames? To bad for you, because I can!" Another snap and Mao was engulfed by flames.

Mao cried out in pain but had to get away. He ran off and down an open pit to the lower levels. He hid himself away behind thick wiring to allow himself to heal. Mao looked out to see Kallen walking through. A grin covered face with that. He could use this.

Viletta groaned, "Oh… That's not good…"

The next thing they saw was Lelouch marching down one of the halls. The camera moved on the way to show Kallen crouched with gun in hand. Lelouch's eyes darted toward the corner where she was hiding and held a hand out, ready to snap and burn the person on the other side. At the same time, Kallen pointed her gun toward Lelouch.

A moment later, and Lelouch lowered his hand. "I told you to stay behind Lieutenant."

Kallen moved her gun away from him as well, "I'm sorry, sir. But I couldn't just sit there."

Lelouch placed his hands in his pockets and sighed.

Kallen stood up, "Where's Envy?"

"The son of a bitch outran me. This place is like a labyrinth. Might as well help me kill him now that you're here. Stay close." The two started to walk further off into the hall.

As they walked, the camera moved to show Kallen behind Lelouch with a grin on her face. She slowly moved her hand and leveled the barrel of her gun at the back of his head.

This whole shapeshifter thing was making it difficult if this was a good or bad thing.

Lelouch groaned and raised his hands, "Lieutenant… You do realize who you're pointing your gun at, right?"

"I'm well aware. After all, the Colonel addresses me by my first name, Kallen, whenever we're alone."

Milly sensing where this was going had to ask "Hey, Kallen~! Look at you! Something you're not telling us?"

"No! No there isn't!" Kallen huffed.

"You sure?" Naoto asked while Mrs Kozuki was smiling at the thought of them together

Mao growled and jumped off, his form shifting from Lelouch back to his own, "I had no idea you two were that close…"

"I lied." Kallen shot Mao in the head, "But it was still nice of you to fall for it, Envy."

Kallen grinned, "Got you take that you sonofabitch"

"It was pretty smart to do that" Cornielia stated while both Guilford and Todoh as military officers agreed.

Kallen unloaded her gun into Mao, "And now you an do me the favor of dying." Once that gun was empty, she pulled two more from twin holsters at the base of her back. She continued her assault until they were empty too. Once they were, she spun the bolt-action rifle over her shoulder and fired a few shots into Mao, pushing him back into a crossing path. Mao lashed out using an extending form and cut into Kallen's shoulder.

Mao dropped to his hands and knees, "Damn it! You are really annoying with that thing!" She used her shifting form to dig under the tiles and wrapped the arm around Kallen, slamming her onto the ground. "I'll kill you and dump you at his feet like a rat!" As she yelled, flames erupted from the adjacent hall. The fire flew down the extended arm and stopped just before reaching Kallen.

Another snap and Mao erupted again. Lelouch walked slowly out of the shadows of the hall and glared down toward Mao, "Just what do you think you're doing to my Lieutenant?"

Mao had never known fear. He'd always seen humanity as beneath him. But this man… This man scared him. If he was the monster then Lelouch was the devil.

Nunnally was shaking in her chair. It was hard for everyone to see Lelouch like that. Well maybe not everyone (Chiba, Viletta and her husband) For some (Kallen and Kaguya), it stung all the more. But to Nunnally, it was beyond painful. Lelouch was her big brother, the one who protected her and always cared for her when she was blind and never gave up on her once…

One last giant flame caused Mao's body to begin to fade to ashes. A small green creature pulled itself out of his head. It was like a mini version of the giant monster from before, complete with four arms, four legs and a long tail. "Damn it… Not this again." This was Mao's true, weakened form.

"Oh that is just wrong" Tamaki said disgusted

A black military boot slammed down on top of Mao, "So this is what you really look like." Lelouch's voice was a growl as he spoke. "You are disgusting. Fitting, I suppose. Envy is synonymous with jealousy, and jealousy is an ugly emotion." He pushed more of his weight onto Mao.

Mao cried, begging for his life, "No! Please! I don't want to die!"

"I'm not giving you a choice." Magical energy surged around his fingers, "Now burn in hell!"

Eyes closed, not wanting to see what happened next.

The sound of a cocking gun pulled them back into the screen. Lelouch looked to the side to see a distraught Kallen pointing a gun at him. "Lieutenant? What are you doing?"

Kallen took a breath to calm her nerves, "Keeping you from making a mistake. Colonel, when I gave you my father's research into flame alchemy, you made me a promise to use your skills for the good of others. That you wouldn't let hate and anger cloud your judgement. And when we met again in Ishval, you told me that if you ever became like the old generals, that I have permission to shoot you."

"What's Ishval?" Rolo asked.

"If I had to guess," Jeramiah tapped his chair, "I'd say it's either a city or a country where they fought in some kind of war given how they talked about their generals."

"You expect me to just let him get away with killing Suzaku?"

"No sir. Let me deal with him. I won't let you be consumed by hate like them! I won't let you become a monster!"

Lelouch's body went stiff, an old memory flooding over his mind.

Lelouch was standing in front of a superior officer, "Sir! This is insane!"

The old man was obscured but his uniform said general, "Major… I won't tell you again. This is war. If you don't want to be a soldier, then become a monster and kill them all because I told you to!"

As the memory faded, they heard Neptune speaking again, "You want to rule Amestrus? Heh… You've got my support, might even do some good."

Lelouch was shaking, "Damn it… I found him… I finally tracked him down!"

"I know that sir!" Kallen kept her hand up, but her nerves caused her to shake slightly, "But this isn't going to help. Not you, not your country, and certainly not Suzaku… This is pure hate. And I won't let it take you! You're better than this…"

The pressure on Mao eased and allowed him to crawl out from under Lelouch's heel. He tried to run, but a gunshot rang out and he stopped. His eyes were blank, and his body started to dissipate. After a moment, there was only a gleaming red, polished gemstone with a bullet lodged into its form. The gem cracked completely and faded into nothingness. Envy died for the final time that day.

Milly took in a sharp breath. "Hopefully the next one isn't that emotional."

Kallen still processing what she was watching didn't notice that Nunnally put her hand over hers. " Thank you for caring for my big brother"

e defiant, "You damn human! You think I'll…" Soon he was on fire again. Over and over, never ceasing to burn. He would heal only to be scorched again. Each snap designed to make Mao's near immortal life a living hell. It was only a matter of time, to die and die again until she stayed dead.

Kallen was shaking. In all their years of service together, she'd never seen Lelouch like this. Even during the war, he'd never been filled with hate like this. It stung even worse because… he promised…