The Invisibility of Edward Elric II: Return of Sezzen

Chapter Four – The Problem of the Woods

Edward, Alphonse, and Colonel Mustang walked in the dark woods. The sound of the waterfall was getting closer, and Ed could feel his body shaking violently. Deep down he was scared for his life, he thought that Sezzen would jump out and try to kill him any moment.

"There is defiantly going on here. That green aurora almost exploded on top of us." Mustang said looking over at a nervous Ed. He looked like he was becoming more and more anxious with every step they took.

"(You should go back before its too late...Edward Elric.)"

Edward winced that the voice. He knew it, it was Sezzen. Without a doubt, he could feel his body swaying and his head becoming groggy. But he was ignoring the feeling.

"We...w-we should hurry." Ed muttered, grabbing the attention of the Colonel and Alphonse.

"Ed, do you need me to go back to the car with you?" Al asked.

Ed ignored his question and continued walking. Until they approached the cliff, where Ed had fallen once before.

He froze in his tracks and stared at the cliff, imaging Sezzen growling at him and attacking everyone he cared about.

"I think were done. I think it's best if we leave." Mustang suggested.

Mustang signaled for Edward to come but he just stood there, staring at the edge of the cliff. His eyes were filled with shock, "What if he's back again. He'll come after us and try to kill everyone I know. I keep hearing his voice...its taunting me...I can't take it anymore!" he held his head and took a step back.

Alphonse grabbed onto his shoulder, "It's ok Brother! You don't need to think like that! He won't hurt any of us. Besides, if he were the reason for this green mist then we would have already seen him. Why don't we just go back to Central and go out to eat? It'll help get your mind off of things."

Edward nodded and held his head. He then walked in front of them with his had hanging low. Maybe he was just being a little paranoid and a little bite to eat would do him some good. They all left the forest and once arriving to the car they drove off still unaware that someone was hiding inside the trunk that hadn't been fully closed.

~ Central: Elric Dorm ~

"How have you been? I've heard that you've been a little stressed." Winry was talking on the phone with him. Edward rolled his eyes and hung his head down low.

"No Winry, I'm fine. I'm going out to eat with Alphonse and the Colonel tonight. So how's the Auto-mail thing going on?" he asked.

"Ok, but when you break your Auto-mail that's when the money starts coming in." she laughed.

"So," Ed decided to change the subject "Are you coming to Central soon?"

"I might. Depends on if you want me to."

"Whatever! But really...are you really coming?"

"Yeah, sometime next week. I wish that you guys would come visit me instead of me coming to visit you." She said.

"Ok, well I guess I'll see you soon. I'm going to go get ready. I'll call you later."

"...Ok...just...be careful ok?" her voice changed. It was like she was worried now. It confused Ed so she asked her what was wrong.

"Nothing, I just want you to be careful."

"Winry, when am I not careful?" Ed laughed. It was then that he remembered what happened back when he was Edven. That would be a moment that he would never be able to get out of his mind.

The Colonel looked back at her, "Is there something wrong?"

"Mustang, I should've told Edward...that I've always wanted to tell him."

Mustang looked down, "He's more than just your best friend...isn't he?"

Winry nodded, "I-...Colonel...I love him."

Ed went into shock. So much that he completely lost his balance. He fell into the light and caused the bush to shake violently.

Winry and Mustang panicked and Winry ran behind Mustang while he prepared for an attack. They both watched the boy pick himself up and curse under his breath, then look up at them.

"Oh...crap."

Edward smiled, thinking that maybe one day he would get the chance to tell her the same, but in a more serious way. But for now, he had to focus on getting his body back; not just his, but his brother's body as well.

With that he stepped into the bathroom to clean himself up and prepare for the dinner that Mustang and Alphonse had for him.

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To Be Continued...

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