Envy:

The train clacked, shifting a little around a curve. I barely managed to get him on the train


"The stone was used up." I could see the anger welling as he rose to unfamiliar feet. "But!" I held my hands up in front of me to hold him from rage long enough to explain. "Your bother's soul should still be there." This calmed him a little.

"If you come with us to central, we can see if we can help at all." Lust spoke out, drawing his attention as she stepped into the room.


"He's still quiet. He hasn't said a word since he woke up." Lust was pointing out the obvious.

"Well, not much we can do about it. Not that it matters, either." I made my way back to the seat. I didn't want to leave him by himself to think for too long, especially in this state. "Hey, Pipsqueak." That raised a small glare from him.

I sat down, "What's up, Little Pipsqueak?" He ignored that one.

Edward:

I turned to the window. His little comments meant nothing anymore. My arm and leg had been returned, thanks to Al; but I would gladly offer them again for my brother back.

The thought drew me to my Ouroboros mark, a stain in the middle of my hand. Just like Greed: my new identity. The feeling was already trying to consume me.

The screech of the breaks jogged me out of my thoughts as Envy stood to leave. He glanced back quickly to check that I was following. The ride to Central Command was short enough. Envy changed his form into a soldier before exiting the car. Once in the building, we headed for the elevator, passing a couple people on the way. Only one stopped us.

"Hey, Edward, It's been awhile." Lieutenant Hawkeye's grin disappeared as soon as she caught my expression.

"Yeah, it has," was all of a response I could give before turning to continue.

"I think the Colonel would like to talk to you," she wasted no time with hints.

"I'm sure he would." I stepped inside the lift and descended. Colonel Mustang would easily understand what happened, and a lecture would surely follow.


"Father," as they called him, looked exactly as Hohenheim. Although, I couldn't seem to care at that point. After a few comments from him that I obviously didn't pay attention to, he sent me back upstairs. I was put in a small guest room, left to wallow for a while.

Only a few minutes past before there was a knock on the door. I rolled my eyes, mocking Envy for forgetting something. After I gave no response, the door opened and Hawkeye stepped inside. The shock of her slightly shoved me out of my haze, but I slowly reverted as it wore off.

"Edward, what's happened?" She walked over to my side of the room, clearly worried. I simply responded with a shrug. "I heard about Liore… about Alphonse."

Hearing his name rattled me. I pulled away with a glare, forcing back my sadness and rage. This received a sight from Hawkeye as she realized the state I was in. She left and I was alone with my thoughts yet again.


I spent the rest of the day undisturbed save for a stone or two brought in by Envy as a present from "Father." After a few hours deep in thought, I was shaken up by slight taps. I didn't say anything still and allowed whoever it was to just come in at his own discretion.

As the door opened, it became apparent to me that the surprises would not cease. Her blonde hair seemed a bit longer and her expression gloomier. Registering this, I glanced back at the same window that had my attention for hours.

"E-Edward," Winry appeared unsure of herself for a moment before wrapping her arms around me. "I thought you were gone."


I know it's been a very long time since I've posted anything, especially for this story. So, here, chapter four is finally out. Soon to be followed by the already-written, but not-yet-typed chapter five.