I'm back! Whoo. I know it took me a while to be back. I have other things I'm working on. So yeah, no more excuses. Just writing!
Rei dropped two cardboard boxes onto the newly polished floor. Riza stood behind her, her arms empty.
"This is a nice apartment! It's so roomy. I'm glad you decided to move out of the dorms." Riza walked to the center of the "den" and looked at every small detail.
Riza turned and looked at Rei. She hadn't moved a muscle, Rei was really good at that. "Why hadn't you moved out before?"
Rei pointed at the two lone boxes stacked onto eachother. "That's why."
"What?" Riza smiled, "I know it's always hard to find cardboard boxes! That's a silly reason for not moving out."
"You're missing the point Riza." Rei looked up, her petite mouth slid down diagonally. "My whole life comes down to two boxes. One filled with clothes and jewelry, the other a photo album, shoes, and a picture frame. I can actually name the things that I own. Riza, can you do that?"
Riza didn't say anything.
Rei then laughed, "I guess that leaves more room for new things and with my pay, I can totally "pimp" this place out."
Riza smiled, "I'll help you with the decor. After all, that's what friends are for."
"Thanks, Riza. I don't know what I'd do without you." Rei picked up the top box and walked into the bedroom. She placed the box by the closet.
"I think you would have done fine. I mean, you did meet Mustang first." Riza smirked.
Rei spun around fast, "Are you trying to imply something Riza?" Rei's face turned red and Riza could see little hints of it in the breaks of her bangs.
"Oh? Little me? I didn't say a word." Riza turned and started for the door. Rei looked in horror and ran after Riza.
"Wait Riza! Tell me what you mean!"
Rei smiled at her photo album, the pages worn down from excessive turning. When Rei ran after Riza, she spun around and snapped a picture of Rei's face. She looked hilarious. Her trip down memory lane was cut short when a pulling sensation was felt on her pant leg. She looked down and sensed two pairs of eyes staring up at her; begging to be fed.
"Alright, Thunder" the Doberman "and Kasumi." the cat. "I'll feed you." Rei went to the kitchen and pulled out each food container and dumped them into their seperate bowls. Rei looked towards her clock, which was useless because of her eyes. It's 9 am. I better head to the base so I can see how well Ed fights. After feeding her animals, she changed into her military uniform and traveled through the air towards the outside arena.
Rei stopped halfway there. Envy... Rei sped her flight and landed on the roof, high above the military arena and waited for her prey.
Edward was being watched by King Bradley for his yearly battle analysis. He was pitted against a normal soldier, his next battle would be against an alchemist. The soldier got ready for the sound of the gun to start the fight. Ed stood across from him, his automail hand twitching with anticipation. The gun fired and the soldier lunged at Ed. He side stepped the soldier's advance and kicked him in the lower back, to avoid the soft spot on the spine. The soldier (I'm going to just call him Jeff, since it's too hard to keep repeating "the soldier"). laid on the ground for a few moments, then pushed himself up onto his feet. Jeff (told you I would do it) ran towards Ed again and faked a punch towards his abdomen. Ed went to block the low attack, but was punched in the face and went flying down towards the white line.
Ed flipped backwards to quickly get up, while Jeff ran towards him. Ed crouched down and swung his leg, tripping Jeff. Ed stared at Jeff, waiting for him to get up and attack. But, Jeff stayed down, his hand inside his jacket. Jeff finally stood up, but he didn't move. He just stood there. Then, Jeff went to reveal what was in his jacket.
An arrow made of ice cut through the sky and pierced Jeff in the shoulder, the pain made him drop his hidden gun. All rifles were pointed at Jeff, but everyone's eyes were pointed towards the roof of the military base. Those who had been in the military for a long time, knew that it was Major Rei Yoko Glaciurs.
Ed looked for the person who had just tried to save him. His eyes widened when he saw a woman diving from the roof.
It was Rei. She kept sky diving until she flipped and landed on her feet. Rei then ran at lightning speed towards the assaliant and kicked him in the face.
"IT'S ENVY! GET KING BRADLEY TO SAFETY!" Rei yelled towards the crowd. Listening to what she said, Bradley's body guards escorted him quickly from the scene.
Envy transformed and stood in front of Rei. "Thanks for ruining my enterance, sister."
"Shut up Envy." Rei slashed at him with water. Envy dodged the attack and lunged at Rei, his arm turned into a blade. "Two can play at that game," Rei spoke as she melted her stomach, so the blade slashed through her. She solidifide and made huge ice blades come out from her arm. She clicked them together and blocked Envy's blade with her right arm and slashed at his stomach with her left. Envy jumped back and pulled his wrist band off.
Rei's eyes widened when he showed its buttons. "The... The Alchemy..."
"Deflecting Necklace. That's right, Rei Rei." Envy smiled and twirled the necklace around on his finger. "I'm taking you prisoner." Envy flung the necklace at Rei, in mid-air, it opened up like a claw. Rei went to move, when a voice shouted out:
"STOP!" Envy froze completely as did the necklace. A blond girl of 14 appeared standing among the crowd. She was holding a metal headband. Her green eyes locked onto Rei.
"I found you, Yoko." The girl smiled and ran towards the center ring. Rei stood there, frozen.
No! You're in danger! Vida... Don't...
Vida reached Rei and stood in front of her. "I want to know why you left five years ago, Yoko." Vida put on her headband. "But, I want to hear it from you, not my power." Vida studied what little of Rei's face she could see. "Why?"
Rei sensed the affect on Envy was wearing off. Rei grabbed Vida and pushed her far away from her. "This is why I left, Vida."
Vida was pissed. "WHAT THE HELL REI!? WHY DID YOU PUSH ME!?" Vida shouted at her, her eyes closed from the dust that collected in her eyes. I couldn't let him hurt you. Rei's voice entered Vida's mind. But, Rei hadn't spoke out loud. A sickening ripping sound was heard throughout the ring. Vida painfully opened her eyes, and saw Rei standing in front of Vida, her arms stretched out. Envy's blade had ripped through Rei's abdomen and the necklace was attached to Rei.
"REI!"
And... She fell to the ground, unconcious. Her alchemy was being blocked and she could not heal herself.
The mighty Rei Yoko lost a fight, but no one expected it to be like this.
Envy picked up Rei and ran off.
This is why I left Vida... I couldn't let him hurt you...
:) See ya next time