Chapter ten

"You let Winry go dammit!" I snarled into my end of the intercom, pounding my fist against the wall.

"I don't think I can do that Fullmetal." I could hear the sly smile on his face as he spoke. I almost growled, backing away from the wall.

Looking around the car, I realized I was really screwed. The doors now flickered red, probably with some of his alchemy. The darkness was ominous just because of that, but it didn't help my search for a way out.

"Tick Tock Edward! Your girlfriend only has so long to live." An evil laugh escaped his lips, the intercom going dead. I thrust myself away from the wall, throwing my hands down to my side in anguish.

"Damn you Envy!" I shouted at the top of my lungs, my hands clenched so hard it hurt. I slammed my fist against the nearest window. To both my surprise and the window's, it broke.

I looked up to it with a sly smile, quickly climbing through.

Balancing on the edge of the train, I walked slowly towards the front. Taking my first few steps, I immediately realized this was a bad idea. I slapped my hands to the side, making the trains side form into a platform and lift me up. I got to the roof, balancing myself before I took another step.

"Very good Alchemist!" Behind me, I heard Envy start to clap. I whirled, coming face to face with a terrified Winry. Envy had her by the neck, her hands tied with a rope. He had a gun pointed to her temple, causing tears to stream down her face.

"Let her go you bastard." I snarled the words, taking a step towards him as I got into a defensive stance. He backed away a step, shoving the gun closer to her head. Winry let out a terrified sob. I immediately let go of my attack stance.

"So that's how it's gonna be Envy?" He laughed, stroking her neck with his free hand.

"I think she deserves to die, don't you agree Ed?"

"Why the hell would I agree to that!" I brought my blade up, ready to attack again.

"Well, she's only the biggest liar ever." He lowered his head to her ear. "Isn't that right Winry?" She shook her head fiercely, sobbing harder as she did so.

Suddenly, a crash came from behind me. Envy growled, stepping further away. I looked over my shoulder for a split second, happy with who I saw.

"Mister Edward, you need to be more careful!" May came up beside me, going right into a defensive stance. I glared.

"How are you here?"

"I followed you, and before you yell, it was Al's idea." May glared back, some playfulness still in her childish eyes.

"Hmm, a princess come to help? This is just too easy!" Envy threw back his head and laughed. I took my chance then, lunging for him with my blade.

I managed to stab him in the gut, wrenching Winry from his grasp. She ran then, right to May.

I pulled my gauntlet out of Envy, kicking him in the legs and knocking him over before he could so much as blink.

"How the hell-"

I pressed my blade against his neck, my foot pressed harshly against his chest. I kept him to the ground, shoving the blade harder into his flesh.

"What are you doing here? You should have died on the other side of the gate. You should be dead." I snarled the words in his face, pressing harder against his chest.

"Like I'm going to tell you. Humph, you really have forgotten me." Envy smiled, grabbing me with his arm. I pulled away, no even hesitating to cut off the entire limb. Winry yelped, cringing closer to May.

"You tell me now, or you may just lose your head."

Envy laid back against the car, gasping as his arm glowed red and healed. He eyed me evilly, his eyes still not betraying anything.

"Hmm, let me think on this one..." I punched him across the face, leaning closer. I could tell hell was in my eyes, but I let it reign free, figuring that was one benefit to my anger.

"Tell me now!"

"Fine! I came here to taste the life of victims once again." He gave me a smile, whacking out with his arm. I didn't duck in time, instead taking the blow and flying off of his chest. I slid across the car, landing at May and Winry's feet.

Envy saluted, jumping off the car and landing in the field. I rushed to the edge of the car, staring after him resentfully. Suddenly, Winry crashed against my chest.

I wrapped my arms around her, burying my head against her hair. She sobbed into my red coat, crushing me closer.

"I'm so sorry! I never meant to-"

"Winry, this is anything but your fault. Never think that." I wrapped my arms tighter around her waist, beckoning May over as well. She smiled, joining the hug.

I was so happy they were okay. I was at least happy they weren't hurt, and that I could stop Envy from hurting them. At least I could stop him from that.

Now all I had to do was tell Mustang I blew my chance again.

Shit.