~The Lovely Bones~

My name is Rockbell. First name, Winry. I was twelve years old when I was murdered on June 6th 1917.

On my last day on Earth I rode the train from Resembool to Central. I was going there with the intention of congratulating my friend Edward on becoming a state alchemist. I had been waiting forever on the steps of the Central Head Quarters for him and his brother Alphonse when a truck across the street caught my attention. I ran over and marvelled at it. It was one of those new refrigerated trucks. I had always loved machinery. My granny had got me into it when I was little to take my mind off of my parent's deaths. I ran my hands across the outside. How I would love to take it apart.

That's when I first saw him. He had disguised himself as a woman. He was lanky and didn't have the physical features like broad shoulders or a pointed chin that would give him away. He offered to let me look inside. Bad things like murders only happened on the battle field back then and I like to think that maybe I wouldn't have gone inside if it weren't for my curiosity to see how it worked. But I did, and that's all that matters now. Because I'm dead and now there's no going back.

The inside of the truck was so nice and cool compared to the boiling hot weather outside. This distracted me as he got in behind me and picked up a frozen leg of lamb. I wasn't even able to turn around before he knocked me out cold.

I woke up later to the sound of metal scraping against metal. He turned around and removed his wig, "Please, let me introduce myself. My name is Barry and this here is my Butcher shop," In his hand was a large butcher knife which he had been sharpening only moments before.

I struggled against the chains that held me to the metal rods above like the meat hanging around me.

"Now, now, it's rude not to introduce yourself after I've invited you into my quaint little shop," he grabbed my arm below the elbow and squeezed it till it hurt, "You're my guest so mind your manners."

My eyes began to water, "My name is Winry."

"Winry...?"

"Rockbell."

When he smiled his eyes narrowed a bit. It reminded me of a snake. He stepped back a bit. His hand moved down my arm and up my neck to caress my cheek. A shiver went up my spine and I resisted the urge to jerk away.

"Where do you live Winry?" he asked as he began to play with a strand of my hair.

I hesitated a moment, "Just outside of Central," I lied.

"You're lying to me," he chuckled. He tilted my chin up with his thumb and fore finger, "You're a smart girl." He laughed and moved his face forward until I could feel his warm breath, "Not very smart though because you got into my truck. He tilted his head down and pressed the hand holding the knife against his stomach as he laughed insanely. He placed the knife at the table by his side. "Like a rabbit caught in a snare," he looked back up at me and smiled a wide toothy grin. "I like young dumb blonds like you," he said running his hands down my chest and along my hips. I couldn't fight the shudder that overtook me this time. He smiled and leaned down to whisper in my ear, "But what really intrigued me about you... was your need to take my truck apart," he said as his hand began to wander down farther, "It made me want to take you apart too. I want to see how you tick."

He lifted his hand up to my face to smother the scream that had aroused in my throat. He picked the knife back up and ran his thumb against the blade. "Tell me the truth dear, I want to know all about you," he said before using the knife to cut my dress open.

He had his way with me and when he was done he put the blade to my throat, "Tell me you love me," he said. Gently, I did.

The end came anyway.

Hey guys. It's been so long I know. I've been very busy because of exams and ISU's lately but now that school is over I have more free time. I'll have you know that the fourth chapter of Beyond the Gate is halfway done. This story is going to be more of a stress reliever. I was very bored today and I was watching a panel where Vic Mignogna was talking about the new Full Metal Alchemist series and then it hit me. Barry the chopper and The Lovely Bones. They go so well together. So I began to write and this is what came out of it. I tried to keep it tasteful while keeping Barry in character, so tell me if something about it irks you. Thanks for reading everyone! ^^