top note: Okay this is the last update of the weekend. Now, i'll probably update whenever I have time and I don't think that's going to happen with choir practice. But I'll make sure to update another time this week!

"Kline Hotel? I know where that is," Alphonse said cheerfully. I blinked my eyes in confusion, but relief nonetheless.

"Great! Let's go!" I said making my way out of Central HQ. I spun on heel to face the Elrics' who had just got out of the huge building. I mentally sighed with relief. At least they knew where they were going. I've never gone out of Eastern City so I didn't know my way around. I made sure my backpack was on correctly and waited for Alphonse to take the lead. Ed gave me a strange look at my sudden slowed pace.

As Alphonse started to walk in front of me and Edward, he led us to the Hotel we were to stay at. I cringed at the thought of sharing a room with two boys. Alphonse I didn't really mind, he was still like a little kid, but sharing a room with Ed was different. I glanced in Ed's direction to find his hands stuffed in his pockets and the same bored, scowl on his face. He seemed so distant, which was good for me so far. If he was distant, than I wouldn't have to face his horrible scent. I decided to label it as 'horrible' because it causes me to have a bloodlust reaction. I hate those fits.

I'm not so sure if all of this mission stuff is supposed to help me or not, but if the Fuehrer is suspicious of me, I'm wiling to do whatever it takes to make sure that suspicion fades. If anyone outside of Mustang's district finds out that I'm a vampire, then I'm a goner. I gripped the folder tighter. This is the thing that'll save my hide.

We soon reached the hotel and I gasped with amazement. You can't really blame me. I was sheltered for the most of my life, and the only places I rather lived in was East HQ and Aunt Riza's house/apartment. I never stayed at Auntie Amber's. the place oozed with the scent of blood, and if I were asleep there, she'd force blood into me when I was unconscious. Before Mustang had found me, I was nomadic. Never had a place to stay, or a place to go.

The hotel was simple and basic, but I immediately fell in love with it. The walls were painted a deep ocean blue and white lamps hung on the walls. On the edges of each wall, a gold color trimmed the doors to make it be lively. The place was fairly small, it felt like a home that just allowed visitors. As we checked in, I figured it was a home. Our room was fairly basic. It had crème colored walls and brown doors that separated each room. It had a small bathroom and I assumed the kitchen was downstairs. There were two beds: one with purple sheets, and the other with white sheets. I grinned as I ran up to the brown sheeted bed and jumped onto it, causing the mattress bounce and creak in protest. I hummed while I started to sway my legs back and forth.

"I've always wanted to do that…" I mumbled into the soft pillows. I sat up correctly on the bed, hugging the pillow on it closely to my chest. I nuzzled my nose into it as I eyed Al and Ed. I scanned over them in which Al just stood near the wall while Ed proceeded to the couch. I gazed at Al with hopeful eyes for him not to move an inch. I frowned. I lifted my head and stared at Alphonse with annoyed eyes.

Al shifted uncomfortably in his standing position as he looked away from me, never meeting my eyes. "D-Did I do something wrong?" he asked sheepishly.

I half smiled in sympathy. He sounded like a little kid who just got caught snooping in his mother's drawers. "No, not really," I said nonchalantly as I bounced slightly on the bed. "why don't you take off that armor?" I asked.

Ed and Al flinched at my question. Both of them eyed each other wearily and then stared back at me as if I had green skin. I rose an eyebrow out of confusion. All I wanted to do is see how Al looked underneath the armor. I haven't seen his face yet. Ed cleared his throat while Al rubbed the back of his head.

"U-Um…" Al started.

"A-Al's not allowed to take it off. It's part of his alchemy training! Right Al?" Ed asked nervously.

"Y-Yeah!" Al stuttered in agreement. They both laughed nervously.

I frowned. "Well, that's some weird training…." I said but then shook the thought off. "So, shall we start the folder?" I asked.

Both of them nodded in agreement, rather eagerly. I giggled showing a smile. Ed stared at me open mouthed once I giggled and showed a glimpse of my smile. My cheeks were blown over by a tint of pink at my sudden realization and dipped my head down to cover my face.

"W-Well, we s-should get started…." I stuttered. Damn. I didn't mean to stutter. I read over the document aloud, going slow enough so that they could follow.

Research Details:

1223 Central Downtown, Amestris.

546 Central Library: First Branch.

Accompanists: Lieutenants Maria Ross and Denny Brosh.

Meeting time: Central Library, 0600 hours. Week's time.

Colonel Roy Mustang, Flame Alchemist

I rose an eyebrow at the folder. I skimmed through the whole thing all over again to find nothing else besides acceptance papers and report files. I looked up to find Ed sitting on the couch with his eyes closed and the same bored expression.

"Seems simple enough," Ed said.

I stared at him open mouthed. "Y-You understand this?" I asked shocked.

Ed opened one eye as he eyed me confused. "Yeah. Why?" he asked.

I stood up as I threw him the folder back at him while I racked my brain to comprehend all this. "How can you understand that! It's just a bunch of names and numbers! It doesn't make any SENSE!" I shouted while holding my head for emphasis.

"Seiren, it's in military context," Al said.

I turned to him calming down gradually. "Military context?"

"Yeah. It's kind of confusing at first but you'll get the hang of it sooner or later. Brother understands it because he's a State Alchemist," Al said. "It listed off addresses they want us to check out. We have to go to 1223 downtown Central, 546 the Central Library on the first branch. And Lieutenants Ross and Brosh are to be our escorts. We're supposed to meet them at Central Library at 6:00 in a week."

I blinked my eyes in understanding. "Oh…" I said feeling pretty stupid.

"I thought Lt. Hawkeye trained you?" Ed asked staring at me from the corner of his eye.

I panicked at his question. "Y-Yeah…w-well…I-I'm not part of the military….so…." I babbled. I mentally kicked myself for my horrible cover up.

Al nodded in agreement. "Oh, I see. She trained your senses but you didn't join the military," Al said.

I sighed with relief. Thank you Alphonse! "Mm-Hm…" I said, leaving no room for questions. Not now at least. My stomach growled. Loudly.

Ed and Al both darted their heads towards me. An involuntary blush crawled up my cheeks as I buried my face in the pillow I still held in my arms. I didn't like to feign with food much because I felt that I might gag at some blood that crept out of certain meats. I decided to suppress my stomach growling and looked up at the two boys sheepishly.

"Seiren are you hungry?" Al asked.

"N-"

Grrrrrrr….

I gasped as I clutched my stomach to hush the growls it gave. My face flushed with embarrassment as I looked up at the two brothers. Ed smirked as he tried to stifle his laughter. I glared at him as he let his laughter come out in little chuckles.

"What?" I snapped turning to him red faced.

"Nothing, nothing," Ed said as he stood up. I noticed that he had finally took off his red coat and only had on a mild black jacket with white trimming. I frowned in disappointment. I haven't seen his physique quite yet because of the clothing he wore. How's the great Fullmetal Alchemist supposed to look like anyway? I was brought out of my thoughts as Ed opened the door. He turned to me with a forever smirk on his face and waved me over.

"You coming to eat or what? And don't say that you're not hungry because I think your stomach said otherwise," he said.

I tossed my head to the side with a 'hmph!' I crossed my arms over my chest and closed my eyes irritated. I opened one eye as I glared at him. So he's finally showing his true colors eh? Sarcastic and temperamental about his height. Wait! About his height eh? I smirked as I walked by him, calling over my shoulder.

"Come on! You coming shorty?" I called. He fumed at me as I started to chase me and I laughed while I ran away.

"WHO YOU CALLING SHORT! I'M STILL GROWING YOU KNOW!"

BN: Awesome! I finally got some of the importance of this story! And looking back on my first chapter, I think this'll go to 20 chapters. Not 15. ^-^

Until Next chap! =:D