Metallic Hearts [FullMetal Alchemist Part Thirty-Nine: Secret Of Ishbal
Kimbley: "Can I take this off now?" Kimbley sat across from Armstrong with a white mask covering his entire face. p
Armstrong: "Go ahead." Mustang was shocked. p
Mustang: "Kimbley!" p
Kimbley: "Hello, Major Flame, haven't seen your pretty face in a while. Oh, I'm sorry it's Colonel now." p
Archer: "Is something wrong, Mustang?" p
Mustang: "You know damn well there is. What's he doing on this train, Archer?" p
Archer: "Who, you mean the Crimson Alchemist? Lieutenant Colonel Zolf J. Kimbley?" p
Mustang: "Lieutenant Colonel?" p
Archer: "He was put in prison for crimes he did not commit. After that he was subjected to illegal experiments in Laboratory Five. He heroically escaped. And now thanks to his fearless work, all the loose ends have been tied." p
Mustang: "This is ridiculous, crimes that he didn't commit." p
Archer: "Mustang, the Fuhrer gave me the rank of Colonel for this mission. And I don't need any lectures from an equal ranking officer." p
Armstrong: "What about this report that you received." p
Archer: "Oh? Do you know anything about a desert city known as Lior." p
Ed: "Marta, I'm not sure where you stand on this. But I want to make sure you know where I'm at." Marta took out a knife and threw it in your direction. Al tried to tackle you, but you used your power to freeze him. The knife hit a snake near your feet. p
Marta: "If I were your enemy you'd already be dead. Greed knew he'd be sealed again, and he couldn't take that. Which is worse than Greed having nothing at all. I think he wanted you to end his life. My enemies are the military higher ups that made us, those freaks dressed in black, and the rat that betrayed us. Kimbley!" She sliced the dead snake in half. "You should eat that. You're good for you." The next day you were very close to Lior. p
Al: "We're close, aren't we? I wonder where Rose is?" p
Ed: "And who may that be?" p
Al: "Nice try brother, but I know you've been thinking about her too." p
Ed: "Hardly." He looked over at you who was watching the sand go by, obviously not paying attention. You were staring at what was left of Ishbal. p
You: "It was worse then I imagined. Scar wouldn't be here, we're back to square one." p
Marta: "What exactly are you looking for anyway?" p
You: "The Philosopher's Stone. Someone told us it was created here long ago. Before Ishbal was destroyed." p
Marta: "That's impossible. If the Ishbalans were capable of such a thing, they would have put up some kind of resistance." p
You: "Resistance? What do you mean? There was tension between the Military and the Ishbalans years before the war broke out. And when it did it was because of an Ishbalan revolt due to an officer shooting down a kid." p
Marta: "So that was their explanation, always wondered what they would say. But I never got to know. I was locked up in Lab Five for fourteen years." p
You: "But that was when the tension first started. You would have just been a kid." p
Marta: "I may look young but because of the experiments I'm actually old enough to be your mother. We were the special ops, the soldiers that didn't exist. They didn't beef us on our assignments until moments before we were supposed to move out. That's the way it always was. We were told to infiltrate Ishbal and cause disturbances on a large scale. They told us they were planning a massive attack on Central, we had to end it. Anyone who saw us cold not be left alive." p
You: "Why would the military start a war without provocation? How come none of our people stepped up to tell us what really happened?" p
Marta: "No one ever knew about it. Let me finish my story. After the war in Ishbal started, we were all put into custody without explanation. It wasn't smart to resist. Those of us who lived became the rats of Lab Five. They performed their research and silenced us at the same time." p
You: "They didn't want the truth about the war to get out. It's part of some greater truth." p
Ed: "But what the hell for? How could they profit from Ishbal?" He kicked a rock and someone took off. p
You: "Havok and Breda." Your eyes glowed and the two froze and were lifted back to be sat in front of you. "Start talking, what are you doing out here following us?" p
Breda: "This place is off limits to civilians." p
Havok: "We're under orders to check the Old Ishbal grounds." p
You: "Then why didn't you just come out and ask us about it instead of acting like a couple of spies? But if you're here, Colonel must be here too." p
Roy: "I wasn't expecting to see you here. . ." p
Ed: "Yeah, because I'm so short you wouldn't be able to distinguish me between the grains of sand, very funny!" Archer pulled out his gun but before he could do anything it exploded. Archer stared at you. p
You: "Watch yourself." p
Roy: "No more, from now on you'll be working under my command." p
You: "Oh really, says who? And what's with all the guns, sir?" You glaring a storm at Mustang, you were about ready to jump him. p
Roy: "Just a piece keeping mission." p
You: "Huh? As if." p
Archer: "You think so?" p
You: "No one was talking to you." He stared at you. "I am in the mood to kill. Don't push me. Why don't you just come out and say it? Scar's your real target. Truth is, we're looking for him too." p
Roy: "Why Scar?" p
You: "None of your business." Your eyes caught glimpse of a picture that Havok was trying to hide. "A Grand Arcanum Transmutation Circle around the entire city of Lior. Typical. Scar no doubt." p
Roy: "Your intelligents and strength of eye never ceases to amaze me. But why would you say that? You wouldn't happen to know the motives would you?" p
You: "No. Apparently the peace we restored didn't last all that long, I didn't figure it did. If Lust was the one that gave Cornello the Stone, I'm sure Envy was near by, ready to take his place." p
Havok: "You didn't restore any peace, the only thing you stirred up was the debate when the priest came back, sides were chosen between those who supported and opposed him." p
You: "And no one told us this because?" p
Roy: "Hughes gave me the report, I made the decision not to tell you." p
You: "I don't know why I'm so surprised, by now I shouldn't be, you're capable of anything." Later you sat in Archer's office. p
Archer: "I want you to return directly back to me, and as long as you agree to all of the conditions I've laid out, I think we have ourselves a deal." p
Roy: "Lita Lerana Nitro! What the hell are you doing here?!" p
You: "Don't ever call me that!" p
Archer: "Over reacting as usual Mustang. She's only agreed to do some scouting for us in Lior." p
Roy: "You're letting one of our most talented and important Alchemists go sight-seeing?!" p
Archer: "It's her talents that make me confident she'll come back in one piece. She also knows the cities layout more than anyone does. And don't worry about her going awall. She's leaving the brothers here as calatrole. As devoted as she is, I doubt she'll run off and leave them behind." You down the hall behind him. p
Roy: "Why the hell didn't you come to me?!" p
You: "Don't you dare talk to me like that! You're not my dad!" p
Roy: "You're not thinking straight! You're upset because you just learned the truth about Lior!" p
You: "Wrong. I've had an odd feeling about it for a long time. I really don't care if they're going against the military. If they have to deal with idiots like you, I don't blame them. And when it comes to not knowing about Lior before now, who do I have to blame for that?" Marta jumped out of Al. "Careful, the way the state sees you, you're a wanted criminal." p
Ed: "Do you really want to do this? Going to Lior on your own." p
You: "Archer doesn't trust us. Leaving you guys behind was part of the deal. And someone has to confront Scar." p
Al: "You think that Transmutation Circle you noticed was for the Philosopher's Stone?" p
You: "If it is, I'll break it apart. Marta, stay out of sight." p
Marta: "It's my specialty." p
Ed: "You look cute as a blond." You stood at the station in a pair of sweat pants and a sweat jacket, your hair down and blond. p
You: "I'm glad I don't look cute other wise." Ed blushed and Armstrong walked out of the building. p
Armstrong: "Your to give up your pocket watch, Archer's orders." p
You: "Right." He grabbed your wrist when you handed it to him. p
Armstrong: "This is foolish, Lita Nitro." p
You: "I guess it's fate." p
Armstrong: "Don't lie to me. You've never been one to believe in that." You winked and shrugged. You hopped onto the train and when you were far enough out of sight you jumped out of the train. You scaled the side of the building with no problem. You used your nails to cut a circle in the glass and unlocked the window, slipping in. You rummaged through the doors and pulled out two watches. One was yours, you opened the other one. "Remember 3.Oct.10." p
You: "Ed's no doubt about it." You jumped out the window just as the door opened. Archer walked in and growled. Scratched on the desk was a message. 'You messed with the wrong cat, Love Always, Lita.' p
You: "Rose?" You stared in shock as Rose walked down the streets in a long white robe surrounded by people wearing the same thing. Marta glared as Kimbley walked out of an open door.
Al: "No!" Marta jumped out of Al and attacked Kimbley. You felt someone press your shoulder and you looked behind you. You stared into the red eyes of Scar.