Author's note:

Ryastar-I would love some more reviews on this story although I think I have to start seriously torturing Ed for that to happen.

Heachan-Oh sure now ask for reviews, you always pick on me for asking for reviews. So what gives?

Ryastar-You just like a higher number of reviews on a story, I actually care what people have to say.

Heachan- Really? That's not even true. I care about what people have to say, just get back to hurting Ed.

Scene Three: Streets of Central

Alphonse hurried down the stairs, not really sure what he was going to do. There was no way he could find his brother by himself. As much as this fact was at the forefront of his mind, he had to do something. Without a thought as to where he was going, he made it out onto the street. It was still pouring but he couldn't feel the rain. Staring up at the dark sky just made him want to sob as well. Without Ed there, he felt lost. They were suppose to move forward together. He wanted to know what Envy was going to do with his brother. Although he didn't know much about the homunculus, he didn't trust him. He seemed to have a bad perspective of humans, so no one could say for sure he wouldn't hurt Ed.

"Brother...what do I do?" Knowing he was just wasting time standing here, he pushed himself to keep going. Before he knew it, he was running again, still unsure of where he would go. Envy had already warned him not to go to the military, so who could help him now. Just as he felt the weight of it all hitting him, a voice broke out in the darkness.

"Well this certainly is an interesting problem, isn't it?" Al turned back to see a dark figure walking towards him.

"Wait, but aren't you..." There was a smirk in response. "You're one of them, right?"

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Undisclosed location

As much as Ed hated everything about this predicament, there was one thing he hated more then anything at the moment. The waiting. This anxiousness that was a constant nagging pull at his mind. Based on what had already transpired with the homunculus, he could safely assume that whatever he had planned was not going to be pleasant. Quietly he sighed while trying to shift. Unfortunately there really was no way to get more comfortable. By this point, his left arm was throbbing from the strain of holding all his weight up and his leg was numb from the cold concrete. He started to shiver from the overall chill in the air. Hearing a door somewhere slam open caused the teen's heart feel like it would leap out of his chest. Bringing his gaze up, he was immediately welcomed with a punch to the face.

"Did I say you could look at me?" Edward's face ached from the impact from Envy's fist. Unfortunately he was always too stubborn for his own good. Spitting out some blood from the cut in his mouth, he audaciously lifted his head, fire evident in his amber eyes. "Sometimes I just wonder if you're stupid." Envy punched him again, this time on the other side of his face, forcing his head to the opposite direction. Blood splattered across the ground. Ed didn't look back up, keeping his head down this time. "That's more like it. By the time I'm finished with you, maybe you'll actually show us more respect."

"Is that what this is all about? I already know the only reason you haven't killed me is cause I'm important." His statement was responded to with another punch, this time to his stomach.

"What did I say about asking questions? I'll tell you when it's time to speak, understand." There was a definite growl in between Ed's gasps for breath. He couldn't figure out what it was Envy wanted from him. "Now time for some fun." The homunculus brought out a knife from behind his back and despite the previous abuse,Edward raised his head, eyes wide with concern. But now Envy didn't bother to hit him as though he wanted him to watch as he played with the weapon in his hand. First he lightly ran a finger over the blade, making sure it was sharp enough for what he needed it for. He pouted disapprovingly. "Mmm, I don't know if this will do." Without saying anything else, he slid it over Ed's chest. The blond's head fell back as he let out a weak cry from the burning. "Stop whining, it's too shallow to do you any real harm." But it didn't matter what Envy said, Ed could feel warm liquid dripping down his torso. He dared not open his eyes for fear that the sight would make him nauseous. As Envy got back up, he waited for Edward to look up at him once more. "Did that hurt?" Finally Ed squinted up at him, still managing to glare through the pain.

"What the hell do you think?"

"Such a cocky little bastard, aren't you. You shouldn't be so rude to someone who knows more about you then you think." His statement teased Ed's curiosity as he raised an eyebrow. "You don't think I remember how you freaked out when you realized what I was made of? It makes you ill, just thinking of all the souls that occupy me. How desperate they are for peace, desperate to have a body, to resemble the humans they once were. So much so that it's driven them all mad." Ed slammed his eyes shut, shaking his head back and forth in denial.

"No, shut up!"

"Better yet, I think I should remind you." Fighting his better judgment, the alchemist forced his eyes open again and watched in horror as the homunculus opened his mouth and brought the knife over his tongue. This cut was deep and made Ed turn away quickly. Cold fingers clamped down onto his jawline, forcing his face forward again. Without another word, his mouth was pried open and Envy slid his tongue in. Ed tried to shake away from his grasp but found it impossible to. The bitter coppery taste of blood filled his mouth, sliding down his throat. He thought he would choke on it as he regrettably swallowed, immediately wanting to throw up. This lasted far longer then he desired before Envy released him. He coughed, sickened by the action. He could still taste Envy in his mouth and hated it. As he realized he wasn't going to be sick, something else creep into his thought process. It was a soft voice, someone pleading. It sounded like a child's voice. Begging. Crying. It penetrated his mind. Before long there was another voice, this one angry, shouting hateful words. His eyes shot up to Envy, who was smirking at the sudden change in his prey. More and more souls joined in, each having their own requests and demands from him. They grew louder, so much that he couldn't think straight. And what was worse, he knew he couldn't get away from them.