OMG, it's the 4th chapter of ToB! It's almost halfway done now! Nuu! I dun want it to end… I'm having way to much fun writing it. Woe!

I hope you all enjoyed the evilness of the cliffhanger I put in last chapter. I apologize, but I've realized that cliffhangers may be horrible for the reader, but so fun for the writer. It's lucky for later readers of ToB, after all of the chapters are put in. The cliffhangers aren't as evil then.

DISCLAIMER: Full Metal Alchemist has never, EVER been owned by an author of fanfiction. Think about it…it's a fictional story…made by…wait for it, fans!

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"Dammit Ed, where are you…?" Yukiko groaned, walking down the long halls. She looked around. "I think this is where they went…" She said, looking at a thin, black door. She heard faint voices inside and leaned close, straining to hear.

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"Don't you dare try and run away Edward. It took me so long to locate the spells, and countless people have died for this one moment." Amaya snarled, stepping closer to Ed as he backed away. "It took so long- even with the spell I needed to find someone pure. The world is so corrupt these days. But I sensed it within you and your brother. Your hearts were light and pure…"

"So…so you only transformed us just so you can live longer?!" Ed said in disbelief. She caused all those deaths, all that pain, for this?!

"Of course…" Amaya closed in on Ed as he backed into a wall. Their faces were inches away. "Isn't this what you want as well…to never die…? To have enough…power to keep your brother safe and protected…? To have a mother again?" She breathed, staring intently at him, her face calm.

Ed stared transfixed at her eyes, trying to speak but finding his voice caught in his throat.

"I'm giving you that Edward…" Amaya whispered, placing her hand on his chest. "You won't be hurt again…never again Edward." Her hand started creeping down his front and under his shirt, heading for his heart. "My dear son…" Her lips melted into his, as her fingers got to his heart and immediately stretched its claws.

Ed groaned, pulling away groggily and shaking his head slowly. "N…no!" He yelled, trying to push her off as she drove her clawed fingers into his chest.

She laughed. "It's too late now Edward!" She cried, her other hand pulling out a golden, multi-jeweled necklace from where it hid.

Ed struggled, pulling at Amaya's arm. His vision started to swim, and he slid down the wall.

"Poison!" Amaya cackled, smiling down at him. "Don't want you to get away…" She said, holding the jewelry high over her head. "Piteror abavan estcri ator. Filivs redemptor etmedi ator. Terra a ndan colia." She started to chant. The amulet floated from Amaya's hand high into the air, spinning fast. A wave of cold air was coming from it, and a dull black light filled the air, enveloping Ed and Amaya.

Ed screamed loudly as the light covered him. The pain was intense. Every cell on his body was on fire. He writhed on the floor, clawing at his heart. It was ripping him apart…he could feel something getting torn from him.

He could hear Amaya's high pitched laughter over the loud sounds of a kind of wind coming from the necklace. She sounded pained, but overjoyed.

"ED! ED!" Yukiko tried shouting over the screams she heard inside. She banged on the door, trying to push it open. She couldn't; a strange, heavy pressure was keeping the door shut tightly.

In an instant, it was over. He lay sprawled ob the floor, panting and gasping for breath. His hand clutched at his chest. "D-dammit…" He rasped, glaring up at Amaya.

Amaya leaned against the wall, her smile crazed. "Edward, my son. It's time to join your mother…"She raised a hand toward him. "Corona radix arbores scphi!"

Suddenly everything darkened. He was being pushed away…sinking into the shadows…everything turned black.

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As the screams died down, Yukiko stopped yelling, staring at the door. Her hand closed around the doorknob. She hesitated before creaking the door open.

The room was empty, completely dark. A golden, jeweled amulet was lying on floor, the air around it wavering.

"A necklace?" She said quietly, bending down to pick it up. She dropped it quickly as it almost burned her hand. It was scorching hot. She examined it from the ground, noticing the small piece of paper sticking from the inside. She tugged it out, surprised that it wasn't charred. She read it aloud to herself.

"Heart of the pure, heart of the twisted. They represent yin and yang,; the eternal cycle of light and dark, good and evil. Bonding the two hearts will start the yin/yang cycle, granting eternal life. This is a type of witchcraft; a black magic rarely sought after. The spell is difficult to activate and anyone who have tried caused their own, early deaths. The 'ritual' involves tearing apart the heart, then combining it with another outside the body, and within the body of another. It's impossible for the human heart to survive that way…What the hell…"

Hssssssst… A soft hissing sound came from behind her. "So…you're who I sensed before…"

Yukiko froze. She's heard that voice before. Amaya's…she heard the door shut.

"And look…you've found my amulet. Give it to me."

Yukiko scooped up the amulet, biting her lip so she wouldn't scream as it burned her hands. The smell of her burned flesh reached her nose, stinging at her eyes. She stood up, facing Amaya.

Amaya smiled slightly, taking it. "The burns will heal; it's only a protective spell."

Yukiko glanced at her hands. The burns were healing…

"Who are you." She demanded.

"Y-yukiko Tsuzuku." Why am I telling her?! She stared almost mesmerized into Amaya's eyes.

She smiled more. "You seem to know Edward, Yukiko."

Yukiko winced. "Where is he?"

"I'm right here." Ed dropped from the ceiling, flipping in the air and landing like a cat. He stood up, smirking. His eyes had changed again. They were a blood red, softer then Ayumi's ruby eyes. The whites of his eyes were now black.

Yukiko shuddered. "Ed-"

"Edward…I want her to be your first kill…only then you can progress as a vampire." Amaya commanded, her arms folded close to her chest.

"What?!"

"Yes Mother."

Before Yukiko has a chance to react, Ed was in front of her, claws outstretched. His eyes were full of bloodlust.

Yukiko screamed as he swung at her, just missing his claws. "Ed, stop!"

Ed smiled at her, his fangs lengthening. He slashed repeatedly, laughing as Yukiko screamed. "Fight back Yukiko, make this fun for me!" (Man! Not meaning to ruin the moment or anything, but whoo! Ed sure does sound hot! XD)

"Ed!" Yukiko shrieked as his claws grazed her cheek. She felt a trickle of blood drip down her face. At the sight of blood, his attacks became more frantic, more crazed. She had no choice but to quickly transmute her crystal sword and block his blows with that.

"Is this the best you can do?!" Ed snarled. "Attack me!" He aimed for her head.

Yukiko screamed, swinging wildly in a large arch around her head. "No!"

Ed grinned, ducking under her sword. "Left yourself right open." He said, slamming his palm into her stomach, immediately blasting her through the wooden door and crashing into the wall, where she crumpled, slumping onto the floor, unconscious. Blood dripped under her bangs.

He chuckled. "Now, really, that was just way too easy." He said, jumping through the large hole in the door and walking to where Yukiko lay. He stared down at her, suddenly hesitant.

"Well…?" Amaya asked, coming through the door after him. She watched him for a moment. "Kill her." When she saw him not move, she clenched her fist. "What are you waiting for?! Kill her Edward." She commanded, her eyes flashing.

Ed flinched. "Y-yes Mother." He said through gritted teeth, kneeling besides Yukiko's limp form. He stared from her face to her neck. He gently traced the faint outline of her vein, then leaned closer until his lips were resting on her pale neck.

"Edward." Amaya hissed. "Bite her."

His eyes closed as he breathed in Yukiko's scent calmly. It was icy and sweet…but the smell of blood drifted in. His mouth opened slightly, his fangs itching to sink into her neck. He fought it for a moment, his mouth trembling with the effort…then bit down hard.

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Well, how's that for an evil cliffhanger! –laughs madly- I think this was the shortest chapter so far…

This was fun to write. Think my writing improved. Like, how I described things happening and stuff. A lot of the actions I actually do in real life to see what it feels like. It's…awkward, I know.

That fight between Ed and Yukiko was fun to write. I kinda based the end of it on Sailor Moon R, with the Kisenean Blossom. Fiore did something like that to Sailor Jupiter. She went flying! Just thought it would fit.

Yes, I use more of those words I have no idea what the meaning of. Can anyone guess where I got them from? XD

That's all for now. Please review! Or better yet, tell all your friends about ToB! Spread the word! And tell them to review too!