I feel so bad for killing off Black Hayate 'cause he was so cute. Ah well, moving on. We're finally at Chapter 12! w00t! –does happy dance- I'm just going to warn you now. This is chapter with RoyxEd fluff. Seriously, I really don't want to hear your rants on how much you hate the pairing. If you really don't like it then don't read this story because there's going to be RoyxEd moments, thus the reason for it being called a RoyxEd fic. Okay, now, moving on once again. Time to reply to my reviewers!
To Dairokkan: I feel bad about killing off Black Hayate now…
To hittocerebattosai: O.O Woah, you're pretty happy. I'm sorry I update so slowly. Thanks for telling your friend about my story.
To Shingo-sama: Yes, poor Black Hayate, but someone that mattered had to die though. Maybe I should've killed off Armstrong instead –hates Armstrong-
To Elric329: Thanks, I think I'm only good at writing really sad stories though…
To Prides Tears: Sugar is awesome –nods- It makes you start bouncing off the walls xDDD I'm glad you like my story so much.
To madamwolf: Glad I'm not the only one in denial. HUGHES STILL LIVES! –gets hit with tranquilizer dart- He… will… liiiiiiiiiiiiive… -passes out-
To A: Stop making me feel so guilty! –hides behind chair-
To Hikari-Aoi: 'Tis a sad story and will probably get even sadder as it progresses. You will find out how Roy reacts in this chapter. Wheeeee! –is high on sugar-
To HagarenFanGirl: Okay, that's a relief, but that doesn't mean that Anime and Manga still hasn't messed with my head xD Is it just me or does everyone think that Anime and Manga is Pokemon or Sailor Moon O.o;
To sailorstar14: -pats Ed- He's being tortured a lot isn't her, but things will work out… Hopefully.
To pyschofullmetalfan: No, Raith and Lilith aren't really talking telepathically to Ed. Their appearances in Ed's dreams will be explained, so yeah. And no, Wrath will no be making an appearance and neither will the other Homunculi.
To Jen: The guilt! –feels very guilty-
Thanks to all my reviewers and just in case you don't even bother to read my message at the very top, let me repeat the important part of it.
WARNING/ THERE WILL BE ROYXED FLUFF IN THIS CHAPTER! DO NOT READ IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO AND MOST DEFINITELY DO NOT RANT TO ME ABOUT HOW MUCH YOU HATE THE PAIRING!
Now that that's over with, let's start Chapter 12!
Disclaimer: I do not own Full Metal Alchemist, but I do own Raith, Lilith, Seth, and Siba, so keep your slimy mitts off 'em.
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Crimson SinChapter Twelve – Unerasable Sin
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"Ed? Is that you?" Roy called out as he steeped out into the open, making Ed's eyes widen in surprise.
Shit! Why did it have to Mustang of all people? Dammit! Think fast. Think fast, Ed screamed inside his head.
"Ed?" Roy called out once more as he took a shaky step forwards. Ed then turned around and did what most people would do in a situation like this. He ran.
Before the blond teen could take even two steps, he felt a hand grab his arm, keeping him from moving forward.
"Let me go!" Ed said angrily as he tried to break free of the Colonel's grip in vain.
"Ed, before you run away, please answer me one question. Are you a vampire?" Roy asked softly. Ed relaxed slightly and Roy let go of his arm.
"Yes," Ed said in a barely audible whisper, "I was the one who killed all those people at the ball." Ed drew in a shaky breath and continued, "You probably think I'm a monster, a heartless killer. If you're going to kill me, then please, kill me now. If I stay alive then more people will die. The killing won't end until I'm gone." The teen could feel tears running down his cheeks, not that they weren't already wet enough thanks to the steady downpour.
Ed certainly did not expect what happened next. Roy had wrapped his arms around Edward's shoulders and had pulled him into a hug.
"How could I ever kill you, Ed? Do you really think I would? I don't care whether you're human or not. You never chose this path and I'm going to help you in any way I can, even if you remain the way you are now. You're still Edward, the short tempered bean who is searching for the Philosopher's Stone," Roy said and closed his eyes, the rain beating down upon his head.
"I want to become human again," Ed sobbed, "I don't want to kill anymore." Ed then turned around and returned the hug, crying into the folds of Roy's wet blue military uniform.
"It's going to be all right, Ed. I'm going to help you become human again, even if I have to die trying," Roy whispered.
I'll still love you even if you aren't human.
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Roy sighed as he walked up the stone steps towards Riza's house, clutching a small white bundle of cloth in his arms. He had been dreading this moment, but he couldn't make Ed do it, so it was up to him. Thankfully the rain had returned to a light drizzle.
He sighed and knocked on the wooden door. The sound of footsteps neared the door and he could hear the turning of a key inside a lock.
"Colonel?" Riza said surprised. She had not expected to see him at her doorstep this late; it was almost eleven o'clock, after all.
"Riza," Roy began as he loosened the cloth around the bundle, revealing the limp form of Black Hayate. "I found him lying on the street. A car hit him. I'm so sorry, Riza, I wasn't there in time to save him."
"No…" Riza said as she saw her puppy's lifeless body, "This can't be…" She could feel tears begin to form in her eyes, but she would not let herself cry in front of the Colonel. She muttered a small thank you and took the bundle from Roy.
"I'm sorry, Riza," Roy said once more. Riza nodded in response and closed the door, cradling the form of her dead companion in her arms.
Why? Why Black Hayate? Why'd you have to die? I promise I'll find whoever killed you and make them pay, Riza thought angrily as salty tears began to roll down the sides of her face.
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The rain had started to pour down again and Roy had been caught right in the middle of it. At least he was only a couple of minutes away from his house when it started. His black hair was plastered to his forehead and his uniform felt even heavier thanks to the rain. He was tired and all he wanted to do was go to sleep.
He was soon standing in front of his own house, but the rain was still pouring down, drenching everything and everyone outside. Roy unlocked the door and stepped inside, soaking the wooden floor. Not wanting to track nasty muddy footsteps all over the house, he pulled off his boots and placed them by the door.
The Colonel sighed and walked into the kitchen, only to find a sleeping Edward sitting at the table.
Why's Ed here? Oh yeah, the gates back at HQ were locked and no one would get up off their ass to open them. Figures.
Roy sighed and picked up Ed sleeping form, which was lighter than he expected, and carried him up the steps up to his bedroom. Carefully placing, Ed on his bed, Roy pulled the covers over the teen and turned off the lights.
Guess I'm sleeping on the couch tonight.
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Well, that's the end of Chapter 12! Sorry it's so short, but yeah… I hope you like it and don't forget to review!
Next Chapter:
Chapter Thirteen - Torment