--- Rebel Children ---
Rebel Child, won't you heed my warning… One of these days the rain will come pouring Some of those sunshine blue, sky mornings…might just turn to gray Izumi wondered, not for the first time, why her apprentices had to be so stupid. She sighed as she leaned against the counter in her husband's meat shop. Her folded arms resting on the top. Her mind raced as she blocked out the world around her for the tenth time that morning. The topic of her thoughts; the Elric Brothers. After two years of training them, she sent the boys back to Rizembool as alchemist. Even though they were no older then ten, she trusted they understood all her teachings and would continue on using the best judgment. That was four years ago.
I understand, why you do the things you do There was a time, when I was just like you I know right now, you think you know it all There's no way that you can break, no way you can fall
It didn't bother her, or so she made herself believe. Before long, though, Izumi realized she was experiencing something akin to empty-ness-syndrome. But she pushed it a side and told herself daily that 'no news is good news'. But, she never really was one for good luck. News soon traveled through Amestris about a boy becoming the youngest State Alchemist. It didn't reach Dublith until two years later when Izumi's own brother told her of the rumor.
Cuz I've been there and I know what your thinking You're flying high but someday you'll blink and That cloud you're on will just start sinking Don't wait 'til it's too late. He explained about the rumor he heard in Northern City about a boy no older then twelve becoming the youngest state alchemist known as the Fullmetal Alchemist. When she questioned her brother as to why that concerned her, he explained that the boy's name was Edward Elric. Now, that news concerned her. It couldn't be 'her' Edward Elric could it? No. Because she told them time and time again how much she hated the military. So, they couldn't have gone behind their own sensei's back and deliberately disobeyed her, could they.
Oh, oh, oh Rebel Child
Yes they could of, and yes they did.
I know you can't learn from my mistakes You got your own… roads you gotta take And they might look… like they're paved with gold Just remember that you'll have to reap… all the seeds you sow So now Izumi sits staring out into space wondering what the hell Edward was thinking. He had to know that sooner or later she would discover this little piece of information. And did he really think she wouldn't do something about it. Her husband told her to let the boys continue their little 'game' and they would soon return and she could reprimand them then. He cared for the boys, yes, but he was more concerned about her health.
Keep your feet on the ground, one on eye on heaven Do a lot of forgiving, not much forgetting And remember life is one big lesson
So she stayed, until another rumor came rolling into Dublith two nights ago. This rumor saying that the Elric brothers might have committed a forbidden taboo. This rumor, coming from none other then Izumi's own sensei Dante. That was the last straw. She informed her husband they were taking a trip and a trip they took. And at the end of the trip, they returned to Dublith with three extra 'packages'. That same day, Izumi discovered even more secrets about the boys.
Oh, oh, oh Rebel Child
A rainy night four years ago caused Alphonse to loose his body and his soul was now living in a suit of armor. Edward, the ring leader of the two, lost two limbs and was now a dog of the military. This did not go over well with sensei. And she made sure they knew she was pissed. But most importantly, disappointed. The boys left again, and returned again. But no matter how many times she tells them to be careful, she knows they will continue to be hurt, and she can't stop that.
Oh, oh, oh Rebel Child Oh, oh, oh Rebel Child
A/N - If you read the lyrics of the song, it fits perfectly. I shortened the lyrics and removed the chorus. so if you look the whole song up online, or just read them as they are here, you will see this song is perfect. Almost like Izumi wrote it herself.
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