Sorry for not updating for a while, but school got in the way and stuff. We're doing endurance in PE and I pretty much suck at it. Well, my birthday was good except for the fact that I had school that day. I switched Science classes! w00t! I'm happy now, so yeah. I also switched Math, but I'm switching back hopefully because it seems that the kids in my new class can't round. 8th graders that can't round! Well, enough of my ranting.

To hittocerebattosai: Cirque du Freak was awesome! You may be able to predict half of the ending once you read books 10 and 11, but you will never ever guess what the real ending is! It was great ending, but I still wish that it hadn't ended so soon. I just finished reading Lord Loss a new series by Darren Shan. What that man writes is pure genius! Wow, I'm glad that you're so happy.

To madamwolf: I'm glad that you like the story so far. I really can't decide whether I like werewolves more than vampires. I like the fact that vampires drink blood and stuff, but the prospect of turning into a crazy wolf demon thing during the night is quite appealing xD Well, I really couldn't picture Ed as a werewolf, so he's a vampire. Roy seems more like the werewolf type to me.

To Shingo-sama: I will try to update more often, but school is becoming more and more of a pain in the butt.

To crazyanimefreak15: Ah yes, the crazy old man. He's either plotting something or is just crazy xD

To HagarenFanGirl: I'm glad that you thought that Siba was creepy, 'cause he was supposed to be. When you say that my story is addictive I get the feeling that it's like crack or coke, but thanks anyways xD

To Anan Koroku: OMG! Anan! –flyingtacklehug- You read it! -luffs- Maybe I should upload it to DA sometime

To Elric329: I'm glad that you liked them. As for Al being in the story, well let's just say that I don't like Al very much and he won't be coming in anytime soon if at all. So, no Al will not be appearing in this story, so please forgive me if you wanted him to be, but I think he's a walking tin can that is constantly mewing.

To Falcon-Jade-Darkness: Heh, not if Roy doesn't find out xD Gosh, I seriously want to blurt the ending out right now, but that would completely ruin the story, so I'm not going to tell you the ending, but I'll say this. This fanfic or any of my fanfics will ever end in the main character waking up and finding out that it was all a dream. I hate that ending and will never use it, so yeah.

To nadisrad: I've been really busy lately, so I'll try to update as often as I can. I'm glad you liked the chapters

To Halli05: I'd love to get some fanart! That would be great! I'm working on some art for this story as well, spiff it up a little xD Yeah, you're right about everyone not being completely oblivious. Most of them know that something is wrong with Ed and such. Roy will find out in chapters 10, 11, and 12. Just wait a little longer

Thanks to all my reviewers! All your comments make me feel guilty for not updating sooner. If you want to find my DA account then go to samiako. I have some 'art' there. I'm not a real artist, so yeah. Anyways, here's the chapter with one of my favorite titles. It's actually a synonym for fever, so it was perfect for this chapter. Anyways, on with the story.

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Crimson Sin

Chapter Nine – Pyrexia

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Siba sighed and closed his eyes. "I held up my end of the bargain, so you have to complete your half of the deal we made," he said as he turned around to face a hooded figure who stood in a corner by the steps.

"You're right," the figure said as she stepped out of the darkness, "But sadly, there's no way to bring back the dead." And with that, Siba fell to the ground, blood pooling from a large gash that had just been made across his chest.

"Y-you p-p-promised," the old man said weakly as he took in one final gasp and then his body went limp. All the life he had left and his was only a lifeless shell.

"Too bad I don't keep promises," she said and pulled back her hood to reveal her face. It was Lilith.

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"Colonel, it appears that Edward has just boarded a train to Vyrr," Riza said as she handed Roy some more paperwork.

"That's great," Roy said as he started the new stack of paperwork that had just been given to him. He stopped suddenly, as he processed the information Hawkeye had just told him. "Ed, left for Vyrr?" he asked innocently. Riza nodded. "That shrimp has got a lot of explaining to do when he gets back! Riza!"

"Yes, sir," she said trying to hide the fact that she had slowly begun to back away.

"Get me The Colonel's Guide To Annoying Tiny Blond Shrimp Boys, please," Roy said as he began to come up with some new ways to torture and humiliate Edward when he returned. Riza quickly went off to find the book Roy had just requested.

Why didn't you tell me that you were leaving Edward? Did you think that I'd say no? You probably did since you think of me as a 'bastard colonel'. Where is Vyrr by the way?

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Edward sighed as he stared out at the sandy desert hills that continued to roll past the train. Almost six hours had passed since he left Central and it wouldn't be another three hours till they reached Vyrr. Who knew that Vyrr was so far away from Central?

The train was almost completely empty except for Ed and a couple of other passengers who were probably getting off at one of the stops they hit along the way. The train had been completely full at the beginning, but most of the passengers got off at Rosenwilde, a large shopping town. Edward was bored and his butt was starting to cramp up from the hard and uncomfortable seats.

You would've thought that they'd at least cushion it a bit more, Ed thought as he shifted his weight once more. He was very bored and didn't know what to do with himself until he got to Vyrr. Two hours had passed since he started to stare out at the boring landscape that surrounded him.

"Do you mind if I sit here?" a voice that probably belonged to a young boy said, snapping Ed out of his thoughts.

"Huh?" Ed said as he looked up to see a young boy, probably only twelve or thirteen years old, standing there, a brown bag slung over one shoulder. Short black hair that had been dyed bright red at the tips, hung in his reddish black eyes. The boy wore a plain black T-shirt, a pair of light gray shorts, and a pair of white sneakers. "Oh, sure," Ed said and stared out the window once more.

The boy thanked him and sat opposite of Ed. "My name's Seth by the way nice to meet you," the boy said cheerfully.

"Edward," the blond teen said as he continued to stare out the window. The collar of Ed's black shirt had moved off to the side a bit, making the two bite marks completely visible on his neck.

Seth, noticed the bite marks, but was completely unfazed by them. "Hey, Ed, smile for a second," Seth asked. Ed looked at him quizzically, but pulled his lips back into an unnatural smile. His fangs glinted in the harsh sunlight. "Never thought I'd see one on the train," Seth said more to himself than to Ed.

"See what?" Ed asked him as his awkward smile fell back into a frown.

Seth then leaned in and in a barely audible whisper said, "A vampire." Ed stiffened considerably. Seth saw his discomfort and said, "Don't worry, I'm not going to plunge a stake through your heart or anything like that. I've wanted to meet a vampire ever since I was little, so that I could prove to my childhood friends that they truly exist. Do you mind if I ask you some questions?"

This was definitely not what Edward was expecting. "Uh, okay?" Edward said, completely unsure of himself.

"Great! Now tell me, how'd you get turned into one in the first place?" Seth asked excitedly.

"Erm… Well, I guess I got bit by one and bit him back," Edward said, trying to remember what had happened that night. His memory was very fuzzy.

"Okay, next question. What's it like being one?" Seth asked curiously as he pressed Edward for answers.

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Seth's questionnaire went on for about two hours. Ed had no idea that one boy could ask so many questions at one time. Most of them Ed couldn't even answer.

"Last question! I promise!" Seth said when he realized that Ed was starting to get slightly irritated. "What's it like to drink blood?"

Ed stiffened and shot Seth a nasty look. "It's the most revolting thing I've ever done in my life and I'll never do it again."

"But you'll die if you don't right?" Seth said.

"If I do, so be it. I will never kill another human being ever again!" Ed said angrily. The memories that he tried so hard to bury sprung up again, digging even deeper into old wounds.

"I'm sorry," Seth apologized and then excused himself after glancing at his watch. "I'll be right back!" Seth promised as he scampered off to the cabin in front of them.

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"What have you found out Seth? Are there still vampires in the city? Vyrr was the great city of vampires until the humans killed them all."

"Yes, there's one that goes by the name of Edward on the train."

"Edward? Edward Elric?"

"There's no doubt about it. I saw his pocket watch when I sat down."

"You have done well Seth. Don't let the target escape."

"Father, he says that he'll never kill another human again and it looks like he hasn't eaten in a long time."

"Godammit! We need to take that sonofabitch down as soon as possible! You never know when a vampire will lose control and kill half of the city!"

"I don't understand."

"Vampires have a certain amount of control over their feeding. They won't kill unless they lose control or are complete and total bastards like most of them are. When a vampire hasn't eaten in a while then they're more likely to lose control and they will wipe out anything that gets in their way."

"Does that apply to half-vampires as well? Because that's what he says he is."

"Shit! Are you serious Seth? You better not be fucking around here. If he really is a vampire then we have to take him out as soon as we can. Take the bastard to our base. Don't fuck this up Seth!"

"I won't father. I promise that I'll make you proud."

"That's my boy."

Seth slowly placed the phone back on its hook as walked back to his seat, the same happy smile that he had before was once again plastered on his face.

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Ed was glad to be out of that horrible train. His body was stiff and his butt had completely cramped up. He was hungry and wanted food, normal human food that could be bought in the store.

Vyrr was a rather large town that was completely surrounded by a vast desert. Most of the buildings were made of metal, giving the town an industrial feel. Shops lined the streets and there were no cars as far as Ed could tell. He had seen a couple of bicycles, but that was it. Flowers and fountains were scattered throughout the city, trying to brighten up the rather drab and ugly town.

"Hey Ed! Let's go get some food! I've been here before to visit my grandparents and know a great place in the back of town! Come on!" Seth said and began to run off in one direction. Ed shrugged slightly and followed him.

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"Are we there yet?" Ed asked. He was tired and even hungrier than before. It felt like they had been walking for hours.

"Let's take a shortcut through this warehouse! It leads to the street where the restaurant is on!" Seth called out and entered the warehouse. Ed quickly followed him inside.

The warehouse was old and filled with package merchandise. "Seth!" Ed called out, his voice echoed throughout the warehouse. Where'd he go?

"There you are my little bat," a deep masculine voice said from behind Ed, making the blond alchemist quickly spin around. "We've been waiting for you."

"We?" Ed asked when he saw that a large man that looked very similar to Seth, minus the red tipped hair. The man was very muscular and had a square jaw. His black hair was slightly longer than Seth's and a beard was starting to sprout on his face.

Ed suddenly felt two powerful hands grab his arms and pin him to the ground. He struggled to get back up, but it was all in vain. "What do you want," Ed said angrily.

"We don't like it when filthy half-vampires trespass into our territory," the man said, "Isn't that right Seth?"

"Yes," Seth said simply as his stepped out from the shadows.

Before Ed could shout out a string of curses he felt something sink into the back of his neck, making him gasp in pain. His vision soon became blurry and his body was burning up. He let the darkness envelope him. The last he saw was a dark shape descending from the rafters, ripping the man to pieces.

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"Ungh," he muttered. His forehead felt very hot, making it obvious that he had a fever. He slowly opened his eyes and found that it was dark outside. Ed slowly got up, shaking slightly, and looked around. The walls and floor of the warehouse were dyed a deep crimson and bodies littered the floor.

Did I do this?

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Well, I'm done. I'll be updating as often as I can since I really don't have much time anymore with school and all, but I'll try. Don't forget to review!

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Chapter Ten - Unbound