Alchemy Academy
AU FMA
I am so sorry it took this long to get this up! I hope you'll all forgive me but this is the plight of working between two households of bitchy divorced parents so I apologize for excuses. I have edited this since apparently bold text irritates some readers. If it becomes an issue, I'll just switch it back. So from now on dialogue is normal but Kim will still think in italics. Warnings for this include violence, mention of alcohol abuse, language, sexual themes and situations and boy love of course. ^^ Cmoooon it's yaoi, if ya didn't know that already I suggest you get your eyes checked and meanwhile enjoy!
Chapter 5 Part Two: This Is Halloween
It was surreal…Think back to that one week at summer camp you actually care to remember. It's hot so anyone with a brain hangs out at the pool, not to mention the view of girls in what they call "swimsuits". As if, I swear some of those girls suffocate their boobs in those damn bikinis they pry themselves into every break. Climbing up onto the diving board, you look around at all the chaos that comes to any summer camp with running kids, wheezing life guards and dried up old counselors baking in the sun. Jumping off towards the water, everything seems to change in an instant as your senses get hit with that tell tale feel of falling. Everything, everyone seem to move just that much faster than you can react and then the water hits. Flushing your senses as you float back to the surface…
That's the only way I could think to describe it as I stood there frozen in shock and probably fear as the truck barreled towards me. I could hear everything around me from that damn behemoth of a machine's blaring horn to the squealing of its breaks as the driver tried to stop. But I just…couldn't move… My feet seemed glued to the oil stained pavement where I stood as I croaked helplessly trying to scream, my mouth dry from dehydration induced by that stupid drugged punch I'd been drinking.
Closing my eyes and tensing once more, the familiar low hum from an engine whizzed through my ears and a sudden warmth enveloped me as dark gray and red blurred my vision before the impact finally hit strangely giving off the pang of metal clashing against metal. In movies, they always show people who get hit by cars flying through the air as if they got shot out of a canon. Though I won't say it was nearly that dramatic, I was pushed back pretty fucking far.
Gasping sharply at my head bouncing off the concrete when I finally landed, my eyes shot around taking in my surroundings as the dizziness from a likely concussion hit my skull like a freaking tire iron. Heh ironic I know but still….strange thing was, nothing else hurt. I had seen some pretty gruesome car pile ups in my life and the stains on the pavement that go along with them, but there was no such ordeal. No aching wrenched out of place limbs, no crushed sides or hips concaved into my actual being, no pools of blood seeping from my-"Ugh…DAMN that smarts…"
That was about the time I finally realized through all the trauma induced shock and mind numbing concussion that something, or should I say someone, was on top of me and if I could move my arms I would've slapped myself as I recognized that raspy deep voice right away as it pierced my ears bringing me back into consciousness. "G-Greed…" Dammit, did I have to stutter? Bet I look fucking pathetic whimpering his name like that. Tilting my head though painfully at that, I peered up disoriented and still pissed from before at my supposed 'rescuer' as he finally brought his head back up from the pavement. And for once in my life, I thanked my lucky stars for concussions and blacking out because he looked PISSED.
Sharp teeth actually poised in a snarl, usual soft amethyst had turned dark with what I'm guessing was rage as Greed literally growled pushing himself up off the ground using the sidewalk underneath us as leverage. "You idiot! What the HELL were you thinking running into the street like that, Kim? You could've been killed!" Grimacing at the anger in his tone as well as the slight blur that started to affect the corners of my vision, I stammered out the best I could, not feeling up to being lectured like some sort of helpless child by this jerk off.
"F-Fuck off Greed. What do you care huh…? Just go back to the party and your nasty green-haired bride to be" Letting out a hoarse cackle, I grinned knowing that'd piss him off if I started badmouthing his little sweetheart but of course the damn idiot obviously misunderstood completely, giving me the most bewildered look that it was almost comical. My laugh gave out as the entire world seemed to shake suddenly, concussion finally taking its toll as I thoroughly passed out.
Everything going black I could still hear a little bit of what was going on around me. "Kim…? Kim! Ah shit he blacked out…Oi lowlife! Quit nursing that damn bottle of booze and let me use your phone!" Hearing what sounded like drawled sobs, I guess the truck driver finally gained control over his vehicle. Greed was right though, he did sound drunk. Well more like smelled drunk "…'m so sorry..ohohooo…he just came out of nowhere an I just..please dun tell no one…I'd be on strike three with the cops an-!…W-what in god's name are you?" Adjusting his hold on me, Greed's voice seemed to take an odd tone almost as if through a filter as his muscles tensed around me. "I'm whatever the hell I want to be got it? And if you don't want your sorry drunk ass locked up in a cell tonight, I suggest you forget what you saw here and let me use your damned cell phone before I get really angry!"
Hearing the man give a frightened whimper, I finally lost control and fully lost consciousness falling under the deep void of throbbing pain at the back of my head. Gah hurts…can't move anymore, everything's dark…so dark…can't breathe. Help…help…why won't anyone help me? Dad…I'm so sorry…just please somebody help me, it hurts so much! "It'll be alright Kim, I promise. Just relax". Vision clearing for a split second, I glanced up feeling spiky dark brown hair tickle my nose making me sneeze as Greed carried me towards a massive mansion and estate surrounded by a heavily guarded fence. Hearing and even feeling the rumble in his chest as he chuckled at the noise, I wanted to beg him not to leave me again before everything went black once more as the tall stone cut doors of the gate opened before us to the great palace.
I felt warm and cold when I woke up…That was one of the first things I noticed as I finally roused from a near painful sleep, pain in my head still jarring through my entire body. Arms restrained, I looked down and saw that I'd been tucked gently into a bed, sheets coming up to my neck as a cool washcloth rested on my forehead. From what I could tell as I managed to ease open one tired eye, I was in someone's bedroom. Certainly not my own, that I deducted right away as I found myself staring up at the bottom of a bed identical to the one I was resting in suspended above. Bunk beds huh… I nearly scoffed at the childishness of it all before I realized the bed on top was quite different both in design and in material from the one that supported it below
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The bed on top was carved from cherry wood, given the light sweet scent and had been given graceful notes and details all along the sides like long articulate vines and leaves carved out of the wood. Colorful feathery boas, socks and other assorted articles of clothing seemed to hang off all sides of the bed from the mattress above. Somebody's a messy roommate… In contrast the bed in which I was laying in seemed to be made from what I could only describe as the darkest wood surely from trees that grew only in the fiery depths of hell. The design was much more hardy and geometrical than that of its feathery flowery counterpart above given the rippled supports and edges almost like that of stone.
Noticing the comforting cool feeling of the cloth leave my aching forehead, I groaned earning a jump and soft squeak from the figure who had stepped in to tend to me while I was looking around. Tilting my head to the side, though I still couldn't see her face due to the lights suspended on the ceiling obstructing my still sensitive vision, I recognized her right away as the girl who had been so tenderly held and comforted by Greed just a few hours earlier. Seeing I was awake, I detected a sweet relieved smile which only made me want to vomit.
"Oh good, you're finally awake! You had us really worried there for a while" Giggling gleefully as she refreshed the cloth in some iced water, her voice sounded different from before, much more deeper in tone and almost monotone in some parts but still feminine when she laughed. "Especially Greedy, never seen him pace around like that before. He even got sassy with Dad when he got suspicious about letting you stay." I couldn't really help the frown of disgust that appeared on my face hearing her call him that sickly sweet Greedy, which she seemed to mistake for concern as she lined the cloth over my forehead again refraining me from seeing her face again but I sank back down into the sheets welcoming the cold rag as it soothed and numbed my pain.
"Not to worry though! We'll take good care of you till you're all better again. Dad said the concussion's only minor so as long as you don't push yourself and rest, you'll be right as rain in no time!" If I could, I would've sneered at the annoying optimism in her tone but I scolded myself and rewarded her with a curt nod and weak smile to show I understood. Okay even if I am pissed, I shouldn't take it out on the gal…not her fault I fell head over heels for her boyfriend, Hell the girl's obviously sweet and probably a looker if Greed's willing to hang around.
Newly reassured by my small response, she nearly jumped up then bounded out of the room to go tell the inhabitants of the house I was awake from what I could hear of her ramblings. Sighing softly and wriggling my arms out from under the sheets so my hands could breathe, I turned onto my side making sure the wash cloth stayed up before I found myself looking at the wall. Long numerous lines that seemed to have been carved from a knife or needle decorated the entire space near the bed, each in sets of four with a line scratched across all neatly stacked on top of the other. A calendar I guess….
Yawning softly, I rested my head back onto the pillow so graciously placed under my head while I'd been passed out. Smiling slightly as peaceful sleep started to overtake me, I noticed for the first time since I'd woken up that a particular scent seemed to waft up from the pillow, sheets and the whole room in general. A scent I had smelled before and was very familiar with even, and then the realization hit. This is Greed's bed… I wanted to bash my head into the wall as a blush swept over my cheeks at the thought and the ridiculous comfort I felt for some reason knowing it was his and not some stranger. Judging from an unfamiliar scent, I guess he shared the room with one of his other siblings. He did tell me there were six others besides him…
Relieved as sleep finally fogged my senses, I must've been out for a good three hours before I was jarred awake as an obnoxious wailing filled the halls outside the room. Growling at being disturbed I turned around, mentally thanking the notion that the lights had been dimmed since last time and now the only illumination came from the single lamp resting at the desk where I noticed with a raised brow Greed had been working at before a small child ran into the room, catapulting off the floor and nearly tackling Greed out of his chair in a tight hug.
From what I could only tell by appearance, kid's got some long hair, the little boy cried into Greed's stomach seeming very upset as Greed tried to hush him obviously still under the impression I was asleep. Keeping my eyes closed, I decided not to disturb the two in the little brotherly interaction. Let's see…Greed said the youngest was around eight. Kid looks about that age, so this must be little Wrath!
"Greed! The kids at the park were mean ta me again! They said we're all freaks cuz of what we can do an then Dante hit me for crying! Is…Is that why Daddy won't let me go to school like normal? Are we monsters…?" Wrath looked up obviously frightened and scared of the answer, wringing his small loose black tank top in his tiny fists as tears streamed down his face over one red mark on his left cheek which Greed leaned down to examine, running a hand through his brothers hair gently to calm him down.
"Shhh Wrath don't cry alright? Our little visitor's still a little sleepy and she did this? Damn decrepit old hag…" That seemed to get a laugh out of the small boy as he tried to hush his older brother's vulgar language, giggles racking his body. "Greedy! That's so bad! what if Pride hears you?" Smiling as he finally got a grin from the small boy, Greed chuckled and heaved the boy up onto his lap so he was at eye level with Greed. "Ah he won't mind. Pride's just a grouch cuz of that stick up his ass. And look little one, it's true we're not like those kids who tease you at the park but that doesn't make us freaks…they just hate what they can't understand. It's in their nature."
Sighing wearily, Greed seemed honest, mature even as he pulled off his sunglasses and set them down on the desk so he could look down at Wrath clearly. "They'll come around eventually though, just give them time. We're not going anywhere so they'll just have to shut up and deal yeah?" I shifted slightly, forgetting I was supposed to be asleep which made them both stir and look up. Not even letting myself breathe, I relaxed as they both turned back towards each other once more. The hell is Greed talking about? Sure his family is weird but they're making it sound as if they're not even human. Hearing Greed speak again, I simply shrugged it off and went back to listening.
"Dad's not letting you go to school with the other kids because he doesn't want you to be out in the open like that until we know for sure what you can do. It's just for your safety, and you'll learn just as much if not more from Dad's teaching then you would from those pencil pushers so don't worry about falling behind." Wrath seemed to visibly calm at each of Greed's assurances, resting against him as a small smile curled up from behind the dark curtain of long ebony hair that surrounded his face.
"Thanks Greedy, and alright. I promise I'll work real hard so I can finally be like you and the other five and earn my sin!" Greed just smiled like that, seeming almost proud as he patted the small boys head. "Hmmm sounds good Wrath. I bet you'll turn out great!" I felt myself smile under the sheets at the surprising kindness that was in Greed's voice, and I had to admit this Wrath kid was pretty freaking adorable. Greed's good with kids, honestly who knew? Hearing shuffling, I realized Wrath had jumped down from Greed's lap and seemed to edge closer to me, voice coming out in a whisper.
"Hey! is that the little alchemist you've been telling me so much about…? He really does have tattoos on his hands!" Frowning at the 'little' comment, I suddenly felt eyes on me as Greed nodded observing me closely, standing up out of his chair and grinning down at Wrath. "Mhmm that's him alright, but let's try not to wake him okay? He's had a rough night and needs his rest." That seemed to earn a pout from Wrath as Greed gathered him up in his arms again walking out of the room probably to put the child to bed. "Awww okay! But promise I'll get to talk to him when he wakes up? Maybe he can help me find out my abilities." Finally able to move now that they had left the room, I turned back around so I was facing the door as Greed's laugh echoed throughout the halls. "You've got a deal kiddo. I'm sure he'll love that."
Letting out a breath I hadn't realized I'd been holding in, I took a closer look at my surroundings now that my head wasn't spinning. The same theme with the beds seemed to apply to the entire room as separate dressers were lined side by side on the walls, one in dark colors obviously Greed's from one of what seemed to be many furry vests draped over one corner and the other in considerably lighter tones stuffed to the brink with bright skirts, stockings and who knows what else. I guess that belongs to the messy bunk mate. Other then the furniture, it was clear Greed's parents were way up on the food chain in the state alchemists world from the dozens of glossy leatherback volumes lining the shelves, subjects ranging from alchemy to military tactics and then some.
Greed had a computer which I noted slightly amused at the sight of the shiny state of the art monitor and keyboard set up on the desk which he had been working at earlier. Hearing leather boots click down the hall back towards the door, I shut my eyes again feigning sleep as Greed entered his room, Wrath apparently taken care of. Giving a tired sigh, he kicked off his boots into a random corner and sat on the edge of the bed. Since I had moved, there was now space for him to do so and even lie down beside me if he wished.
Which he apparently did as he so gracefully flopped down with a soft 'oomf', head resting mere inches from mine on the pillow. Warm breath brushed over my face, making me want to squirm in realization that Greed was looking directly at me, eyes now unobstructed by those ridiculous shades of his. "Oh come on, enough with the whole playing possum routine. I know you're awake Kim." Scrunching my face, I refused to open my eyes knowing just from the way he had said it that he was wearing some goofy triumphant grin at his brilliant deduction, and promptly scooted back into the covers and towards the wall.
A warm hand came to rest under my chin tugging up gently so he could get a better look at me, smirk evident in his words. "Aw so my little princess is gonna stay asleep? Well all the better since that gives ME an excuse to kiss you awake!" Wait….What? HOLD ON! Growling and opening my eyes to reveal bright amber shining in fury and slight confusion, I pressed now unparalyzed palms against his chest as the damn bastard actually leaned in before I promptly shoved him out of bed enjoying the pained grunt as he hit the floor.
"Keh! Serves you right, damn two-timing sharkface! Seriously is my entire life some sort of sick game to you?" Sitting up to glare down at him as he scrambled up from his position on the floor, I crossed my arms over my chest yet still displaying my palms in case he tried anything. "Gah, what the hell Kim? I was only joking, well partly considering our new blossoming relationship" That bastard had the nerve to grin as he stared down my angry golden eyes with seductive purple which soon faltered once he realized just how angry I really was.
"Relationship? As if I'd even admit to even being your acquaintance after the hell you've put me through tonight. I'm guessing your girlfriend had other plans so you just thought you'd get into my pants tonight huh?" Gritting my teeth, I scoffed at his pitiful look of confusion as if he had no idea what I was talking about. "Girlfriend…? Kim what are you talking about? That fruit punch must've done some serious damage to your head…" he simply remarked, scratching his spiky haired head. Rearing my head up half in rage and the other half in surprise he had the gall to bring up that damn drink again, I threw the sheets off as I swung my legs over the side of the bed so I was now facing him fully.
"I'm talking about the pretty little young thing in a miniskirt you were clutching and whispering sweet nothings to at the carnival dumbass! Don't think I didn't catch you saying you loved her, she was even here earlier! The girl with long green hair and the headband!" Greed's eyes had widened in shock and confusion throughout my rant before he doubled over on the floor howling with insane laughter, literally clutching his sides as his deep booming laughter rung out into the halls outside his room. Blushing bright red in embarrassment, I didn't even hold back the snarl that worked its way up my throat. "And what is just so god damned funny Greed? Gah! You're impossible!"
Frowning and keeping my gaze down as Greed seemed to come out of his fits of giggles, I moved to get up wanting to run as far away from the man in front of me as possible before I gasped as two hands caught my wrists and pinned me back down to the bed as Greed all but crawled on top of me. Crying out in outrage, I thrashed trying to get some sort of hit on the jerk so he'd at least lose his balance and I could escape. I had no such luck though as Greed kept an iron tight grip, smiling almost affectionately down at me waiting for me to finally tire out. Like I'm even gonna give you one inch, stupid cocky confusing as hell ass!
"Greed, I mean it! Let me go right now or so help me I swear I'll mmf-!" Whatever nightmare inducing threat I'd planned to shout got cut off as Greed rolled his eyes at my speech and leaned down pressing his lips against mine effectively silencing me. Why the hell do you do this to me…? This isn't right, get off! I don't want this, get away get away... Any other inner turmoil I had died down in an instant as Greed tilted his head, pressing down even more making the kiss that much deeper as he pulled one of his hands back to run it through my hair.
"Mmh…Kim.." Hearing him practically fucking groan my name out like that before kissing me again, I lost what little control I had left as my eyes fluttered closed, kissing him back with any and all of the experience I'd had so far. Shudders wracked through my body as warm slightly chapped lips moved slowly and soothingly against my own, tasting rich and like what I could only describe as Greed. Oh god I don't care anymore…feels so good. Just don't want it to stop. God Greed I hate that I love you… I actually pouted as he finally pulled back, reluctantly I might add, which earned a smirk from lips I'd so enjoyed just seconds earlier. Scratch that, I love that I love you.
"Nnh..Dammit Greed. Why do you always do this?" Still flustered and eager from our last kiss, I licked whatever was left from him off my own lips, raising a brow as the small movement seemed to captivate his full attention. Smirking now, I repeated the movement trailing my tongue along my upper lip nearly chuckling as I saw him tense before he grinned again at my question sadly no longer distracted.
"I do it because I like ya Kimmy Cub, a lot in fact in case you didn't notice. And my 'girlfriend' as you sadly mistook him, is my younger brother Envy." Blushing not only at his sudden confession but also in slight embarrassment, I reared up from under him nearly banging my head into his in the process. "Brother? That, sir, is indeed no brother! If anything it's a sister! She was wearing a skirt and had boobs an EVERYTHING! THERE WAS PINK!"
Chuckling at my babbling remarks, the hand he'd been stroking my hair with retracted back just slightly so he could rub gentle circles across my cheek with his thumb as he spoke calmly though he still seemed slightly out of breath from the little liplock we'd shared before. "Well yes and no, see that's where it gets a liiiiittle complicated. Envy's bisexual like me but he likes to dress in women's clothes, style his hair, wear make-up and even fake boobs on the off occasion. He likes cross-dressing Kim, a transvestite you know?"
Blinking with my mouth hanging open slightly ajar, I'm sure I felt as stupid as I looked as everything clicked together slowly in my head. Greed noticing my astonishment simply let my mind run its course and continued. "He's honestly the sweetest little thing but because he's so 'different' he gets picked on a lot. At the carnival, I'd forgotten a part of my costume so he'd dropped by to give it to me. Some seniors had gotten way too hammered off the punch and hit on him thinking he was a girl cuz of how he was dressed. After they found out he was well…a he, they tried to catch him, clobber him and who knows what else." Well don't I feel like a first rate jackass.
"After I scared those dicks off, I found Envy hiding underneath the stairwell crying and that's when I'm guessing you showed up. Sorry for the misunderstanding Kim but I promise you I'm not the kind of man to lead someone on like that." Bringing my hands up to cover my face, I pretty much wanted to crawl under Greed's bed and die. It was his brother….his BROTHER! and I thought they were…oh damn I'm stupid…and I was a total ass to Greed even after he kissed me like that when we were dancing and saved me from a damn truck!
"Greed, I'm so sorry. Fuck! I'm an idiot, I'm so sorry. Bet I've ruined yer whole night huh?" Peering up sadly ashamed at my mistakes, I blinked staring into deep amethyst as I felt my hands pulled away, Greed smiling genuinely all the while. "Are you kidding? I got to kiss my little alchemist twice an Kim look it's fine. Hell Envy will be overjoyed to hear you actually thought he was a girl." Turning bright red that he mentioned the kiss again, I groaned mortified at what his brother might say. "Greed please don't tell him, I'm begging you. I've been through enough today."
Chuckling gruffly, he laid back down on the bed pulling me up into his arms as he rested his forehead against mine, almost mimicking his position during our dance earlier. "Hmm fine Zolf, Your secret's safe with me though I'm properly introducing you two in the morning". Snuggling into his embrace finding myself very comfortable all of a sudden, I perked up at the notion, ambers eyes opening. "Morning? You mean I can stay the night?" Looking down at me as if I'd started speaking Chinese, he let out a short snort of chuckles, reaching back to turn off the light. "Well of course, you nearly got hit by a truck AND suffered a concussion. I'd be heartless and stupid now that I know I've gotcha, to send you away."
And for once I wasn't pissed that Greed had made his usual jab paired with that cocky grin of his, I was honestly…happy. Nuzzling into his chest, smiling as he gave a happy growl obviously liking the feel and hugging me close, one last thought popped into my head as we both fell asleep. "Oh my gosh Greed that's right! You took the hit from the truck! Are you okay? How can you even stand?" Feeling the all too familiar warmth of his hand against my cheek, I felt my eyes instinctively close at the touch as he hushed me softly. "I'm fine Kim, really. Believe me, I was built pretty tough. We'll talk about it tomorrow, Deal?" Finally falling asleep, I simply nodded into Greed's chest as I felt him relax against me. He was right, it could all wait till morning, for now I was just so happy. I like Greed, and he likes me back…a lot. And this time there's no Roy, or mom or 'girlfriend'…just me and what's mine…My Greed. "Deal…"
Hope y'all like it. My first real kissing scene, hope it came out alright BUT YAY! :D such a happy couple but there is more to come so stay tuned!. read and reviews are love as always.
