Equivalent Exchange
Chapter Summary: Edward's meeting with Fuhrur Bradley; and the consequences of it.
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Chapter 4 - Wrath
~AL~
State Military's hospital section, 9:01am
Al decided to call Winry first, and then get Ed food. Since he wanted to get the call over with and get back to his brother. Alphonse couldn't find a phone at first and had to ask a nurse where one was. Surprisingly there was only one phone in the whole hospital unit of the military. To top it off there was also a line.
'Before I get nii-san something to eat, I need to call Winry, so the food won't go cold... But the line... I want to talk to brother, but if Winry finds out I didn't call right away she'll kill me' *Pictures an angry Winry with a wrench* 'I'll wait. Besides, if I leave, the line could but even longer when I get back, I just hope brother doesn't starve'
~ED~
Ed was walking around the hospital looking for Fuhrer Bradley's office. Edward hide from anyone he knew since he wasn't in the mood for more questions, plus he knew he shouldn't be out of bed... But it was the Fuhrer's request and he had asked him to come immediately.
'What does he want anyway? What did Lt. Hawkeye say? Ugh. I don't want to talk to the Fuhrer. I know their will be questions... But I don't really know what the hell even happened.'
It didn't take Ed long to find the office, it was just outside the hospital, in the center of the military. The door to the office was big and wooden, and had a guard standing next to it. Edward hesitated and then showed the guard the note and Ed was let inside.
The room was big, but not too huge. One wall was completely covered by a bookshelf, which was filled with books. The room was very dark too. Although it had many windows on the far wall, they were closed off with dark green curtains. The room had a single chandelier in the center, which tinted the room with light. There was also a light on the office desk, which was in the center of the room. Ed remembered being in the Fuhrer's office in the past, only once, when he first joined the military, but at that time Ed didn't take much notice it the room. Not noticing, then how dark and old the room was. It gave Ed a chill.
~Bradley~
The Fuhrer sat alone in his room at his desk, reading, when he noticed Ed had entered. Bradley looked up and grinned.
"Welcome Edward Elric. I'm happy to see you came so soon." Fuhrer Bradley greeted, "Please sit!"
Ed smiled back and sat in the chair in front of the fuhrer's desk.
"Hello, Fuhrer Bradley Sir."
"Edward, Riza Hawkeye told me what she heard about your evening two weeks ago. As far as I've heard is that, you were waiting for your brother when someone attacked you. I also heard you think him to be a vampire?"
"Yes Sir. But- It's, umm, It's just I remember my attacker having fangs and red eyes... But It is still very blurry and-"
"Edward. I will let you in on a secret. But only if you tell me everything I ask. You are not crazy. I trust you." Bradley replied givng another emotionless grin to Edward.
"What? You mean- But how?"
"Vampires have been reported through many cases, many times. Although it has been keep as top secret information as to not alert anyone. Vampires are real, Edward. At first I took these matters as nothing, but it is indeed turning into a very serious situation, and I have been studying it for a few years now. If you will share your knowledge of your attack I may be able to help you."
~ED~
State Military, Fuhrer Bradley's office, 9:56am
Edward didn't believe Fuhrer Bradley at first, but still went along with his story of what happened. Saying that he was bitten and even kissed. After Ed finished, Bradley starred down at the paperwork on his desk. Edward waited for as answer but it never came.
"I- I'm done."
"I know." Fuhrer looked into Edward's eyes. "Edward Elric. How have you been feeling since you woke up?"
Ed was taken back by such a simple question. It felt like the whole conversation had never happened.
"What? I mean I feel fine. I have a slight headache, a dry throat, and I'm tired of course, but other than that I feel fine."
"I see... Has anything weird happened today?"
Ed suddenly thought of the water and the sunlight. But knew it would be to bizarre to place in this conversation.
"No."
"You can tell me about the sunlight and the glass of water, Edward."
"How did you know that-"
"I think you know what is happening to you Fullmetal."
At those last words three guards burst into the room and grabbed Ed's arms.
"What is this-" Ed was bewildered, "What's going on Fuhrer Bradley?!"
"I'm sorry. I think it would be best to keep you locked away while you finish your transformation. We will let everyone be aware of this."
Edward tried to free himself from the guards hold, after a few attempts he managed to transmute his arm into a weapon and cut one of the guard's arms. He started to bleed and let Ed go. The other two guards injected something into Ed's arm. Ed felt an instant drowsiness as his throat started to burn with dryness. As the guards pulled Ed out of room, he looked to see Fuhrer Bradley's glowing red eyes.
"Wrath..."
Ed whispered as he remembered his dream.
"No one will believe you. No one will believe a monster."
Wrath said and smiled revealing his fangs as Edward drifted into unconsciousness.
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