Curse

Disclaimer: I don't own Fma, but I do own drawings of the dragon …that.. uhh read the story and you'll see….

Alphonse stood over his brother worry wrenching at his brain.

"Brother!! Brother!!! Please wake up!! Are you alright?" he continued to scream at him. Seeing that his words were not getting across he lifted his brother's limp body up and struggled placing him on the bed in the room.

Alphonse was full of panic for his brother. He knew his brother had a slight cough, but he didn't know it would take such a toll on his body. Unless it was from staying out late at unreasonable hours and not coming home during the day. He assumed that the stress of staying up nearly twenty four hours a day would have something to do with it.

He watched his brothers breathing for a moment and realized that it wasn't as consistent as any humans was. Was his brother having health problems? He doubted it but it was still a possibility. Of course that wouldn't explain the unforeseen energy that Edward had when he was around. Alphonse had noticed his hyper ness recently as well as his disappearing for hours on end, but hadn't thought the two were connected until now. Now that he thought of it he didn't even know where Edward worked. Irritated at his lack of knowledge in his brothers business, he was about to walk out of the room when he noticed something out of place. His brother's chest was partially open, and something was sticking out the front of it. Apparently whatever it was thrown into the chest, was purposely trying to be hidden as quickly as possible. Knowing it wasn't any of Al's business he tried to ignore it but curiosity took hold of him.

Not helping his actions he stalked towards the chest placing his hand on it and ready to open it. He felt the cool polished wood under his fingers and was about to lift up the lid when he felt something, or more like someone grab his arm stopping him. Al nearly jumped out of his skin as he turned and saw his brother glaring at him.

"I.. Ed!.. I'm sorry!! I…"

"Stay away from there…" He said darkly not even acknowledging Alphonse's apology. " ..I'm sorry Edward."

"If I ever see you near this chest again, I'll make sure you regret it." Al was surprised by Edward's words and looked at him in the eyes for a moment.

During that moment he had just a glimpse of hatred shot towards him through slit eyes. Wait... Slit eyes? Alphonse blinked confused as he stared at Edward's eyes almost mortified.

"Brother... your eyes… they're..."

Edward blinked quickly and let go of Alphonse's arm retreating into the darkness once again. He held his head as if it hurt him and made a shoving motion for Al to leave the room.

"Get out Al. I'll be out in a second, just leave..."

Alphonse quickly got out of the room wondering what that was about and what his brother did not want him to see in the chest. Most of all the slit eyes surprised him. He had never seen that hate filled look before either, not even towards enemies that they had fought in the past. Thinking more on the half, how did Edward get out of bed so quickly without him hearing him? So many questions went through Al's head that it hurt. He decided to think about them some other time as he watched his brother walk in. He didn't want his brother to think that he suspected something from him.

Edward walked in his head throbbing slightly. He knew he should not have aroused so quickly, but he knew if he had not Al would get a look at what was inside the chest and that he did not want his brother to see.

"Brother.. are you alright?" Alphonse asked trying to sound gullible. He was pleased to see that it worked.

Edward looked at Al noticing his gullible toned and was relived that his younger brother did not suspect anything; after all, if he did he would have to take more extreme precautions.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just fine… now…where is that…" Edward said trailing off and muttering to himself as he rummaged through the cabinets.

"Al it looks like we need to go shopping again." Edward continued in his banter and Al just rolled his eyes.

Of course they needed to go shopping. Every time they did the food would be gone within two days because Edward would eat so much. It became annoying and shopping was now a task with Edward's humongous appetite.

"Sure Ed.." Al responded annoyed by the banters his brother continued to make. "What do you want me to do about it?"

Ed stopped rummaging and looked at Al confused. It was as if he did not know how to respond to that question for a moment and so he just stared at him blankly. Seconds passed of the two starring at each other before Al stood up from the table his anger rising.

"So you want to go shopping for food now?"

Edward nodded slowly than faster as if he was a child ready for play.

"Fine" Al said and muttered to himself as he went for his coat. "You better get yourself a coat too Ed. It's getting cold out.

"I'm alright. I don't need a coat." Edward sounded a bit prideful as he said this, but one glance from Al told him that he better get the coat as Al told him to or he would start asking questions.

Rolling his eyes he left as his brother got his coat on. Al hated to baby sit his brother and sometimes knew how tricky he could get. It was as if there maturity levels switched too, or at least temporarily. Al was always the more mature one when they were younger, than Edward had taken the lead, now it seemed that old times were back once again.

"I swear brother..." Al started as they walked the streets towards the market. "You're as tricky as a dragon sometimes."

Al waited a moment for a response but was surprised not to get one. He turned around to see why his brother didn't talk and was surprised himself to see his brother with a look of horror on his face.

"Ed?" Alphonse asked cautiously. "Edward... are you alright?"

Edward did not knock from his trance. Instead he continued to stare strait ahead. It was as if a battle was brewing inside his brain. Al decided to approach him. He had not expected his brother to react to his words so strangely. In fact he thought it was nothing at all that he said. He came as close as his brother would let him though without Edward suddenly screaming than taking off into the direction of a small brush of trees. Al thought it strange and chased after him. He was surprised at his brother's reaction and couldn't believe he was chasing him. Had his brother's mind finally burnt out? No that was not it, in fact Alphonse saw what it was when he heard his brothers screams go to a roar as he disappeared into the trees and a great scaled wing rose over the trees and disappeared. Alphonse stopped running in more shock than his brother had. He heard the roar over the trees dissipate and watched as a great horned head rose over one of the trees. It stared at him with golden eyes and hissed threateningly.

"E-….Ed-Edward?" Al whispered. But just as he finished his words the head disappeared into the trees.

Al looked around seeing that he was alone again. What the hell? He thought. Why hadn't his brother told him? Why did he try to hide it? And yet what caused his brother to be.. to turn into such a creature? To many questions flew in every direction as he tried to sort his mind out. The only thing he realized is what he saw. His brother was a 'dragon'.

((I could have closed that ending to that chapter better, but nope. I'm a little to lazy to do so now. Well I hope you enjoyed reading this chapter. I am currently drawing the description of this Edward dragon now and will be posting it one my deviant art at www.scenro. If you would like to check it out be my guest and do so, but it may not be up until the beginning of next year. As all author's ask I hope that your review this chapter!! Thank you and Jan ne. ))