A/N: Fast update right? Yeah well I'm in a good mood. So, thanks for the reviews and Al will be back this chapter :3 also, I'm watching the closing cermonies for the olympics.

Hmm, I don't know how many more chapters this will have, but not a lot...

Chapter 9

"It's this way, Maka!"

"No, no, it's this way. I'm positive, Ed!"

No, it's this way!"

"No, it's that way!"

Edward, Maka, Soul, and Shiro were walking through the forest trying to find the cave Nam was previously sealed in. Maka claimed it was in the east side of the forest while Ed claimed it was in the west side. They hadn't been in the forest for years now, so of course their memory would be jumbled on where to go. Soul was getting irritated the more Ed and Maka argued and Shiro was humming a happy tune.

"Don't you know the way to Nam's cave?" Soul asked the former demon horse master. Shiro smiled and shook his head. "Nope. If I did then I would've said something by now. Also," He pointed to Ed and Maka who were a few feet ahead of them, "they look like a real cute couple when they argue like that."

Soul got more irritated, walked up to Maka, and spoke calmly. "Maka, chill out for a second. Just try to concentrate. Now, do you have a idea where this cave might be?"

Maka was about to respond and say she knew exactly where it was, but then she remembered. Her and Ed weren't to say a word about that day. Soul was already suspicious of Maka and Ed's behavior so it would make more questions arise if she claimed to know where it was. That would mean more lying. Maka hated lying Soul, but she had to keep that promise. Maka glanced over at Edward, who was currently watching the meister and weapon talk. His gold eyes seemed to be filled with...jealously? Maybe even hurt. Maka gulped and tried not to focus on Edward.

"Well, there have been rumors that it was near a river which is one the east side." Maka shot a glare toward Edward who just rolled his eyes. Edward found the cave last time so he knew exactly where it was. He bit his tongue to keep himself from saying so. Edward knew that Maka and Soul were close. They were partners after all. He knew that his and Maka's relationship could never go back to the way it was. No matter how hard he tried. The look of hurt shown on his face and Maka noticed this.

"Edward, let's just go check the east side. If it isn't there then I will make you a cake and let you brag about how you are right." Maka said surprising Edward and Soul. Edward's eyes got as big as saucers. "Cake?"

Maka smiled and nodded. "Yeah, any kind you want. You think about what kind you want while we are walking."

Maka and Soul walked ahead of Edward, who was debating what kind of cake he wanted, and Shiro, who was still humming. The walk was quiet, but not uncomfortable at all. Maka looked up at the trees and she realized she missed this forest. Her, Al, Ed, and Winry played Hide and Go See, Freeze Tag, King of the Mountain, and went smimming in the river. The memories of these times saddened her. She would never be able to play in this forest again with Ed, Al and Winry.

It was dream that would never come true.

Maka was thrust out of her thoughts when she sensed two strong presences. She looked over at Soul, who nodded and turned into a scythe. Maka ran ahead through the bushes. There it was. Nam's cave except something, no someone , was blocking it. It was Al. He was sitting cross legged on the ground with his head down. Maka saw that the rocks were cleared away.

"Al!" Maka cried as she ran toward him. Al did not lift up his head. "Al, look at me. Are you alright? What happened to you?"

"Get back, Maka! That's not-" Soul didn't get to finish his sentence because Al lifted up his arm and hit Maka. The impact sent her flying back into a tree.

"Maka!" Ed called and ran over to her. She was slumped up against the tree. "Al, what the hell is wrong with you?!" Ed yelled.

Al spoke, but his voice was replaced with another's, "Boy, I'm not Al. I'm Nam. You'll have to get through this piece of armor if you want to get to me."

*( Central Hospital)*

Winry's eyes opened and she saw a boy with scissors looking down at her and holding a piece of her blond hair. Winry shot up from the bed and screamed, "Who the hell are you?! Where am I? Why were you cutting my hair!?"

Black Star groaned and looked over to Winry and Kid. "Shut up! A god like me needs ton of sleep!"

"No, you shut up! Where's granny? Why am I in the hospital?" Winry's voice wavered and she started crying. She was confused and scared.

Kid patted Winry on the back. "I-I'm sorry. Your hair was uneven so I was just cutting it to make it symmetrical. But everything is fine now..."

Winry looked up at him with her big blue eyes. "Who are you?"

"I'm Death the Kid, but everyone calls me Kid. Nice to meet you..." he trailed off.

"Winry. Winry Rockbell."

"Well, it's nice to meet you Winry. I'm going to get Liz, Patty, and Tsubaki. Then we want you to answer some questions for us."

Confusion crossed Winry's face. "A-about what? Is something wrong?"

Black Star sat up again with annoyance clear on his face. "Damn, you ask too many questions. We need to know about Nam and how you were posessed by him. Now, shut up! I need sleep!" Black Star laid back in the bed. He was tired and his body was sore. Plus, he never liked hospitals anyway and being here didn't help his mood at all.

Kid laughed. "You have to exscuse him. He's arrogant. I'll be right back, Winry." Kid gave her a small smile and he left to room to search for his female companions. Winry put a hand on the back of her neck. It stung a little bit and it brought a few more tears to her eyes. She couldn't remember what happened. The only memory she had was when she came back to Resembool from Rush Valley, her and granny ate dinner, then a thunderous sound occured. That was all she remembered.

Winry gulped. She could tell something serious was going on and couldn't help but wonder if the Elric brothers were in the middle of it.

A/N: Ok, next chapter should be out later this week then ^.^ Ugh, this is my last week of summer. But I'm excited for high school!

Also, I like the idea of KidxWinry. xD just another crack pairing to add to my list!

Updated: August 12, 2012