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"Maka, come on." Soul said slightly annoyed. His red eyes watched Edward as he held on to Maka's wrist. Maka looked between Ed and Soul and said, "You go on ahead Soul. I'll be there soon, I promise." Soul looked skeptical, but he knew that if Edward hurt her in any way he would be done for. Soul exited the room and went to catch up with the others.

"Edward, what should we do?" Maka asked. Edward focused his gold eyes on her green ones. 'She has changed a lot. I'm glad she still kept her pigtails. I always liked those.' Edward thought.

"If people found out we released Nam then we'll be in deep trouble. I wasn't supposed touch the transmutation circle, but I did anyway and now we're in this big mess. I'm sorry for bringing you into this, Maka. Also for making you keep a promise."

Maka shook her head. How could Edward take the blame for this? "Eddy, it's my fault too! We should've told someone the minute the rock crumbled away, but we didn't. I could've told my mom or anyone else, but I didn't! It was my choice, so it wasn't your entire fault." Maka put her hand on Ed's warm face. "Don't blame yourself, Eddy."

Maka didn't know what came over her, but she leaned forward. She didn't know why, but… Edward leaned in and put a hand on her shoulder. Their lips almost connected until they heard someone scream. Maka and Ed broke away and saw an angry Spirit glaring at Ed.

Edward had heard enough stories about Maka's dad, Spirit, from their childhood days. Maka described him as a pervert, a cheater, and an idiot. He remembered Spirit had come to Resembool multiple times to see Maka and she would always be excited. But before Ed and Al commited the taboo, he remembered Maka told them that her mom and Spirit were getting a divorce.

Even though Ed had never known his father, he felt bad for Maka at the time. Maka was heartbroken and angry over it, but she eventually got over it. Edward then felt like he caused her more heartache when he and Al committed human transmutation. In a way, he felt like Maka never really forgave him and Al.

'Then why did she try to kiss you, idiot?' Edward thought. Spirit pointed a finger at him. "What were you trying to do to my angel, Maka? Are you trying to rape her? I'll never let you see the light again if you hurt my Maka!"

Edward clapped his hands down on the ground and a cage trapped Spirit in his place. "What the hell is this? Maka, come help your papa!" Spirit wailed like a baby. Maka rolled her eyes and walked right past him. Edward ran to catch with her. Not before he stuck his tongue out at Spirit.

"I'll kill you if you hurt Maka!" Spirit yelled.

Edward and Maka walked back into the academy in silence. Was she mad at him or was she embarrassed? He just reunited with Maka after four years of being apart and they almost kissed! What a idiot he was. Maybe he should say something…

"Maka, about what happened back there…" Edward started, but Maka interrupted him. "That was cool what you did to my dad back there. If I had learned alchemy then I would've done the same thing." She flashed a grin in his direction. Maybe they would be alright after all. Edward still had to know…

"Maka, do you hate Al and I for committing the taboo?" he asked softly. Maka's eyes widened in surprise then she said, "Actually, I kind of do."

*( With rest of the gang)*

Everyone had already packed their things and decided to go over Soul's house to wait until Maka and Ed came back. Roy Mustang was flirting with Tsubaki, Liz, and Patty much to Black Star's and Kid's dismay. Kid quickly averted his vision over to where Alphonse was sitting.

"Your armor is so symmetrical! How do you get such perfect symmetry? It's beautiful!" Kid's eyes lit up while he examined Al's armor. Al felt very uncomfortable. He was inspecting all of his armor right down to the tiniest scratch.

"Hey Soul, where's Maka at? We have to leave soon." Black Star asked. Soul just shrugged and didn't say anything. Suddenly, the door banged open and Maka and Ed came in. Al could tell that they had some type of fight by the look on their faces.

"Um, brother?" Al said.

Edward ignored him and said, "Hey Mustang, we need to split up. Maka, Soul, Al and I will be going to Resembool while the rest of you go to Central. We fear the madness has spread there and Winry and Pinako aren't answering the phone. "

Roy Mustang nodded. "Alight Fullmetal, report back to Central on your findings. If you see Nam, kill it." Edward rolled his eyes while Maka still had an angry yet sad expression on her face. Al would have to ask her about it later.

"Yahoo!" Black Star yelled. "Let's go to Central to kick some demon ass! Come on, Tsubaki!" Black Star ran from the apartment while Tsubaki sighed and slowly followed after him. Liz and Patty had to drag Kid away from Al's armor, despite his many protests.

"Let's go Soul." Maka said and exited the apartment. Soul, Ed, and Al followed right behind her.

"Brother, what did you say to Maka?" Al asked Ed quietly as they walked along the streets of Death City. "Let's just say that Maka hates us even though she doesn't want to show it. She'll ignore it, but her hatred for us will never go away."

"But I thought she was happy to see us!" Al protested. Ed shook his head and shrugged. When they got to the train station, they brought their tickets and boarded the train. Soul kept looking over in his partner's direction and saw how unhappy she was. Soul put his arm around Maka and she leaned against him. Ed was glaring at the two and Soul sent him a smirk that really pissed Edward off.

Game on.

A/N: Sorry the ending for this chapter sucked big time! I was really lazy and tired. Plus I'm rewatching Kaichou wa Maid-Sama. I love that show so much! I also finished my Mortal Instruments book today! Yay, I'm happy!

Updated: May 13, 2012