Another day had past by and Ed,just like always, spent it in the library,looking threw a bunch of hughe stacks of alchemy books. The last few days Ed had been a bit on edge since the killer was still after him but he hadn't seen him since that night
"Maybe there was really nothing to worry about . . . " he thought as he scaned over the page of another book but had no idea what he read since his mind was preocupied. He shook his head and went back to the top of the page.
Alphonse had been a bit on edge as well. He was worrying about his brother and didn't like to leave him alone especially for more than ten minutes.
But it looked like everything was going to be fine and besides,Mustang did promise he would protect Ed.
Just as Ed started to get into the book again a girl had passed by
"Is that the Fullmetal alchemist?!" she yelled in excitement.
Ed looked up at the girl who was coming closer
"Oh my god it is so nice to meet you! I think you're really amazing and brave!" she complimented
He just smiled nervously and rubbed the back of his head "Well thank you"
"Can I get your autograph?" she asked and was already holding out a peice of paper and a pen so Ed couldn't say no.
"Uh yeah sure" he took the pen and quickly scribbled his name on the small paper then handed it back to her
"Thank you so mutch!" the girl grinned and kissed his cheek then quickly ran away.
Ed held his cheek and looked after the girl,blinking.
Al chuckled "Looks like someone is popular with the ladies"
"Shut up!"
Ed mumbled things under his breath and sat back down to start reading again and noticed a folded paper on the book. He picked it up and looked around to see if the one who left it there was still there. But there wasn't a soul other than him and Al in the library.
"Whats that brother?" Al asked as he stepped closer
Ed shrugged "I dont know I just found it here . . ." he unfolded the paper and started reading.
Hello there Edward
Long time no see. But dont worry you'll see me very soon. Very very soon.I heard you got the colonel involved. It's not going to do you any good. Once I want something I stop at nothing till I get it. Did you figure out who I am yet? And so you won't get bored I'll leave you with a little brain teaser.
What is so delicate that saying its name breaks it?
"It's signed 'Your friend in the shadows . . ." Ed mumbled
"B-brother he's really gonna come back isn't he?" Ed nodded "When the hell did he leave this?"
"Must have been when that girl destracted you"
Ed stared at the bottom line "But what confuses me the most is why he gave us a riddle . . ."
What is so delicate that saying its name breaks it?
"Saying it brakes it . . ." he thought out loud
"A promise?" Al sugested.
Ed shook his head "You don't brake a promise by just saying its name . . ." then came realization
"It's silence"
"What?
"Silence. It's the answer to the riddle"
"Silence . . . but what does that have to do with anything?"
"I don't know. But I'm sure we're gonna find out . . ."
Soon the brothers headed home. As they exited the librabry a certain person smirked to himself
"That was quick . . . hes smarter than I thought . . . This is going to be more fun than I though . . ."
And that's chapter four! Sorry I haven't updated in so long.
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