Top Note: Sorry for not updating as quick as usual. Had stuff to do. Hope this chapter satifies you as I edit the next one.

After we left the main gates of Amestris Academy, I was bombed by questions from Alphonse. Question after question, answer after answer; I was beginning to get tired just by talking. Fortunately, he didn't mention the conference between me, the principal, and the Superintendent. Finally, we came to a question that I was happy to answer. But it was Ed who asked it.

"So how was this bow and arrow club?"

I rolled my eyes. "It's called an Archery class, not a bow and arrow club." I lifted up my bow and showed them the fine craftsmanship while we walked. "Most of the equipment they had were crossbows, but I prefer the old fashioned bow."

"Why? As far as I see it, crossbows are easier to learn. Just aim and shoot," Ed replied offhandedly. I glared at him as I gripped the wrapped part of the bow.

"When did you become an expert in archery?" I asked sarcastically as I ran my hand over the fine wood of my bow. "Crossbows are the newer version of a simple bow like this. They added all of this technology onto it in which you just feed the arrows through and press a button." I looked up at the gray sky, feeling a slight chill go up my spine. "Crossbows take away the reliability you can have on bows. It shoves away the type of bond you can have with your weapon. Besides, crossbows require monthly adjustments and completely disregards the skill of a marksman."

"Wow Seiren. I didn't know that you cared so much about archery," Alphonse said, amazed.

I panicked, trying to find a reasonable explanation for my feelings towards archery. I cleared my throat as I looked forward, seeing Tucker's house in view. "Well, when you live with Aunt Riza for a long time, you kind of pick up on it..." Ed stared at me, obviously not buying my explanation. I sighed, trying to forget about the look of disapproval he had on his face. When around him, I'll have to find better lies. A fresh water scent filled my senses and I looked up at the gray sky. "Looks like it's going to rain today."

Ed and Al both looked up, as if there was going to be some kind of miracle that was going to happen. "Oh yeah. It does look like it's going to rain," Al said looking around.

"Damn...we didn't bring an umbrella..." Ed murmured. I thought about it for a moment, and then brushed it off.

"We can ask if Tucker could spare an umbrella or two. I'm sure that he'll have some laying around and we could return it later," I replied.

Ed nodded. "Sure."

We came up the steps and I hopped forward, unable to conceal my delight of seeing Nina again. I rung the doorbell twice and came with no response. I rose an eyebrow. Unsure of myself, I lifted my hand and attempted a knock but before my hand could touch the door, it swung open. My eyes widened slightly, seeing as though a door opened by itself and all, but I managed well. I walked into the mansion, looking for Tucker or Nina. Maybe even Alexander.

"Nina?" I called. "Tucker? It's us, Seiren, Fullmetal, and Alphonse."

"Mr. Tucker?" Al tried. "Mr. Tucker?"

"Maybe they're not home..." Ed mused as we turned a corner. A chill went down my spine. I turned behind me, but found nothing. Another chill went down my spine and I looked all over for the possible cause. Something wasn't right here, but what was it? I tried to hear for something but I only heard the pitter-patter of rain hitting the roof. That, and our breathing. I tried something else, something to be able to know the cause of these chills. A scent caught me, but I immediately disregarded it. Why would blood be here? I'm probably just imagining things because of blood lust.

Tucker's scent hit me and I looked toward an open door to find him there. I sighed in relief. I walked towards him, Ed and Al treading behind me. "Hey Tucker."

Tucker turned to me startled, but calmed down upon seeing our faces. But I don't know how a human like him could see so well considering the dim lighting. I could see fine, but I'm a vampire so that doesn't count.

16.) Vampires could see perfectly fine in darkness.

"Oh, it's you guys," Tucker said turning back to whatever he was facing. Another scent hit me like a ton of bricks and I winced. The scent was putrid, but oddly had a familiar sense to it. Tucker stood up and gestured us inside. "Look. It's my newest creation."

We stepped forward, entering the eerie room. The chills that visited me briefly before hit me violently.

17.) When something isn't right, vampires get chills the closer they are to it.

I gripped my bow in order to wave away the chills. It's nothing; I'm sure. Tucker gestured to in front of him, and this time...something was there. "It's a chimera that can understand human speech," Tucker announced.

My eyes widened as I stared at it. It was a white furred creature, sort of humanoid I guess. It had long brown hair that went from the top of its head, going down its back leading into a tail. It's eyes were blank and void, and I couldn't read them. I couldn't take my eyes off of it. It was the first time I've seen a chimera. I'm sure there are plenty more like this one, and many other different, but it seemed...unnatural somehow. Tucker bent down to the chimera's eye level.

"Watch this," he said and then turned to it. "This person is Edward. Understand?"

"Ed...ward...?" it said, cocking its head to the side. My eyes widened in shock as my mouth formed a small 'o.' Tucker patted its head.

"That's right. Very good," Tucker praised.

"Veh...ree...Good...?" it said again. For some odd reason, I had a sudden urge to hug the chimera.

Ed's face was flushed with amazement. "Wow...I can't believe it. It really talks..." Ed said, exasperated.

"Uh-huh. I'm glad that I made it in time for the assessment," Tucker rambled on. I heard of the State Alchemist assessment once, I think it was the time to turn in your research or something like that. "That just saved my neck. And when the grant money kicks in, I won't have to worry about research costs for a while…!"

Ed bent down to eye the chimera. His face had a smile of amazement, and he was glad that there was a possibility of bioalchemy to help him restore his body. I'm glad that he could find a way to help him and his brother. It's been three years he's been in the military. The chimera spoke again, reacting to Ed.

"Edward...Edward...Ed...ward."

My half smile melted as another chill went down my spine. Each time the chimera would say something, a chill would come, and another to take its place. My stomach had a sinking feeling as my heart felt like it broke in two. I tensed up as I looked in horror. I glanced at Al, then back at Ed. I opened my mouth to say something, anything to warn him. My voice came out muffled and inaudible. Besides it was too quiet to be heard by anyone. I just stared in horror, unable to move or make a noise.

"Edward...Ed...ward..." the chimera stopped shortly, as an indifferent voice came out. "Big...Bruh..ther..."

Ed's eyes widened in horror as well as he stared at the creature of alchemy. He hid his eyes as he tried to contain an emotion. "Mr. Tucker...When was it that you got your license? By making the first chimera that spoke human words?"

Tucker cupped his chin in thought. "Uh...That was two years ago."

Ed swallowed as he clenched his fist. "...And when did your wife leave you?"

Tucker dropped his hand from his face as a look of recognition overcame him. "...That was two years ago too."

"Can I ask you one more question?" Ed asked petting the chimera. He turned to Tucker, his face traced in horror, anger, and sadness. He spoke quietly, but forcefully. And I knew he was severely furious. "What happened to Nina and Alexander?"

A look of realization flashed across Al's armored face as he gasped. He turned to Ed, to the chimera that was Nina and Alexander, then at Tucker. I looked down, my grip tightening on my bow. I gritted my teeth together, trying to contain my anger. I hid my eyes, and fangs began to form in my mouth.

Tucker's face turned upset and hatred lined his face. "I hate perceptive brats like you..."

I growled and if possible, my grip tightened on my bow, causing my own black cherry blood to drip down the fine wood. I bit into my lip, my two-inch long fangs piercing my bottom lip, causing more of my blood to drip down. In one swift motion, I reached behind me and grabbed one of my arrows, setting it in my bow. I positioned my arrow straight at Tucker's throat. In a small puddle of water, I saw my own reflection. Two glowing red eyes reflected back at me; my eyes filled with anger and hatred.

That was the moment I snapped.