Hoenheim Elric wiped the sweat from Ed's brow and sighed as Winry smiled over to him.
She had agreed to stay over at the house to take care of Edward who had fallen ill in the middle of the night. The young girl looked so much like her mother who was working at Central Hospital with her apprentice, Clara.
Hoenheim nodded back at the girl who sat in a nearby chair by Ed's bed, then he walked out of the room, down the stairs, and out of the small house. Long, blonde hair tied in a ponytail blew in the light wind that passed through the area.
He easily mounted a small horse that had been in the family for about two years. The father smiled as he patted the creature on the head. It was Alphonse's favorite and had been bought for the boy's to take care of about three years ago.
Shaking his head from such despairing thoughts of Al never seeing his prized horse again, the eldest Elric geared the horse up and pushed it into a quick gallop that made traversing the countryside much easier. He headed South by Southwest until the sun was nearly down and the river that ran by seemed nearly blood red.
He dismounted the horse and took a swig of water from his drink container.
Beads of sweat felt swiftly from his and the animal's skin, while golden eyes peered around in preparation for the man who had taken his family away.
Moments passed and a soft crunch of grass was heard to his left. Hoenheim glanced that way quickly and was met by blood red eyes that stared harshly at his own.
"Where are they? My family! What have you done with them?" He yelled out, hands clenched in anger around the container.
The red eyes narrowed and the man, Scar, pulled a bloody rag from his side.
"I haven't hurt them. Do as I say and I'll let them live, but you… I have orders to deal with you." Scar said roughly.
Golden eyes narrowed, and then he forced a relaxed smile, hoping to catch the Ishbalan man off guard.
His voice held no mirth, and easily dispelled the illusion he was looking for.
"What is it you want? Given the circumstances, I have no choice but to do as you want."
"My brother, he needs the best of alchemy. Tell us it's secret and we can fight it on even ground."
Krylancelo note:
I like just giving the father's POV for the moment, it'll be longer next time. More on Ed and Al. Reviews welcomed!