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I woke up to something brushing against my face. I ignored it, turning over and trying to shoo the thing away, but it jumped on me, it's tiny feet tickling my back. I finally woke up enough to lift my head and peer through slightly opened eyes at the thing trying to wake me up.

"Frosty…" I groaned as the kitten brushed against my face. That's when I realized what was wrong with this.

"Frosty!?" I nearly shouted, picking up the cat. It looked up at me innocently, but I was confused.

"How the hell did you get in here..." I sweat dropped, looking at the door. It was closed, and I didn't see any other way in. How was Frosty even here anyway? For all I knew, I left him back in East City! I was hyperventilating when Gracia came in, already out of her night clothes.

"Lynette, I made some pancakes. Get dressed and come have some." Gracia said, then noticed me spazzing out, "What's wrong?" I didn't want to tell Gracia, because I might get in trouble for bringing a cat in, so I hid the cat and nodded hard.

"Of course, I'll be there soon," I smiled brightly. Gracia smiled back and gently closed the door, and right after I pulled the kitten out from under the blanket.

"Geez," I sighed, "What am I going to do with you?"

"Maes," I said, while eating breakfast with the Hughes family. Maes looked up at me from the pancakes he was devouring, pausing and nodding for me to go on. I gulped, and set my fork down.

"Do you know where the Elric brothers are staying?" I asked hesitantly. I felt my stomach fill up with nervous butterflies at the mention of their last name. Oh boy, this'll be a stressful day.

"Yes," Hughes swallowed the pancake he was chewing before answering, "I can mark it on your map if you'd like." I nodded with a smile.

"That'd be a big help, thank you," I said.

"Lynette," Gracia said, while cutting her last pancake, "Could you bring the Elric brothers the small apple pie I baked yesterday?" My grin grew.

"Of course!" I said happily, then returning to finish my maple syrup lathered pancakes.

I had finally found the Elric's apartment with much difficulty, after wandering through at least half of Central. By then, it was lunch time, so I decided I would bring lunch for the brothers, too, being as considerate as I am. Thankfully, I had just reached the Elric's apartment building just as the dark clouds started to pour. I dashed inside before the rain had a chance to soak me, the food, or my map which I was constantly glancing at.

Inside it was really warm, and it somewhat eased my anxiety. I still felt nervous, though. I was going to tell them. And I knew they probably wouldn't forgive me. Oh well, it's worth a try.

I asked the woman at the front desk which room Ed and Al were staying in, but she was stubborn in giving me the number, but I eventually coaxed it out of her after telling her I was registered as a state alchemist. Which really sucks because if I had my watch I would've just shown her and got in, but I still got it.

I walked down the second floor hallway , stopping in front of a door marked '109' in golden letters. The hall was lit slightly, with a warming light that glinted off the numbers on the door. I saw Second Lieutenant Maria Ross and Sergeant Denny Brosh, Ed's bodyguards, standing right next to the door. I walked up to them casually, while I could feel they were uneasy.

"My name is Lynette La'va," I introduced myself, "I'd like to see the Elric brothers. I have something from Lieutenant Colonel Hughes to give them." I thought that'd be the best way in. Because Major Armstrong, their superior, was ranked underneath a Lieutenant Colonel, and they must know Hughes, because Hughes said he stopped by to say hello to them and found Sheska.

"I have a note from Hughes," I said, giving them the note. I could tell both soldiers were examining the not carefully, especially the signature. I saw them both sweat drop and laughed slightly. Hughes had written a note to the Elric brothers bragging about his daughter and wife. No one could deny that was Hughes's letter, all right.

"You can see them," Maria sighed. I nodded, but turned back to them.

"Also," I said, "I'd think I might see you guys around. I'm a new state alchemist under Lieutenant Colonel Roy Mustang. It's nice to meet you." They were very surprised.

"An honor to meet you! I'm Second Lieutenant Maria Ross," Maria introduced with a salute.

"An honor to meet you! I'm Sergeant Denny Brosh," Denny said, also saluting. I nodded and smiled to them before turning back to the door to knock.

"Go away." Ed's quiet voice answered my knocking. Maria and Denny sighed.

"They haven't been eating much lately, and they're always in that room," Maria whispered to me. I nodded, my face sober.

"I see." But I opened the door and slipped in.

All the lights were off, and the window let in the scarce light that snuck past the dark clouds and pouring rain. I found my way to a small table by the door, littered with messed up papers. I set the basket of food I had taken and peered around the room. While my eyes adjusted, I could see Ed laying on a couch in the middle of the room, with Al sitting behind the couch.

"Who's there?" Ed's voice reached my ears. I snuck toward them, making sure not to bump into anything.

"I heard you haven't been eating lately," I sighed. I saw Ed and Al jolt up , facing me.

"Lynette!?" They chorused. I clucked my tongue.

"Wow, have I been gone so long you can't recognize me right away? Sheesh, you guys," I laughed slightly. I could feel both their eyes on me as I brought the basket of food over to the brothers.

"Ed," I said, "Gracia cooked an apple pie. I bought lunch for you, too." I pushed it to Ed, "And Hughes sent a letter with it." I said, handing Al the letter. Al set it down by the untouched food, then both of them turned to face me.

"You owe us some answers," He said quietly. I felt tears well up in my eyes as I started to say something.

"I do," I sniffed, "I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner. This is a life and death situation for me, so I really didn't want to tell anyone, because more than my life is on the line." I said. "But, since you already know, I guess I'll tell you. Do you mind if I just say it bluntly?" I asked. Both brothers shook their heads, and I took a deep breath.

"I'm actually-"

"ELRIC BROTHERS!" Someone interrupted me. I sighed in relief as someone tromped into the room, halting my confession. It was Major Armstrong, in his full glory. I didn't have to tell them yet. I was saved.

But for how long?

Hey guys! OH CLIFFHANGER! Wow, this story is getting interesting. But how long can Lynette stall the truth? I found it funny how Armstrong just burst in before Lynette said the really important words. But it was a start! Do any of you know why Armstrong burst in? It's funny I chose to link two scenes together from the anime. Plus, I have an idea for the Hughes issue….. Hehehehe…. It kinda sucks though. But it's surprising! So, what do you guys think so far into the story? What's your opinion? Suggestions, comments, questions?

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