M.P.O.: Hey guy's! Before we get into the story, I'd like to pose a question, whose answer should be posted either in a reveiw or PMed right to me. My BF and I were talking about this fic, and I described it to him. He stopped me halfway through and mentioned something I had already thought about. Please note that this is just the gist of the conversation and not typed word for word.
BF: But in Germany, there wasn't any such thing as vampires. Or alchemy. So how could Ed have become a vampire if there weren't any there?"
Me: Well, how do we know there weren't any there? He was just specified as being in Germany during WW2. I know that there weren't any vampires in Ametris, but if the plot doesn't mention them from the other world, then how do we know that they plain don't exist?"
BF: "Because they never said anything about it. The place Ed went to was OUR Germany during WW2, and our world, vampires are a myth."
Me: "But how do we know he didn't end up in the muggle part of the Potterverse? During WW2, Grindwald was involved (either WW2 or 1, I can't 'member which) but the muggles never knew about it. Ed could have ended up in Muggle Germany, and not have been exposed to the Magical Germany, which WAS a hidden Societly at the time. And in the Potterverse, Vampires DID exist."
And after that it went on and on until he said I won because I'm a girl and there's no arguing with girls. What I want to know is: Was I justified in my answer? Is it logical that Ed could have ended up in the Potterverse, and not known it, mainly because the writers never mentioned it. When you think about it, it is a logical answer. Please send an answer, and do remember that this fic is NOT crossed with HP in any way. The logic of my answer mearly invovled that particular verse.
(Muse) ...I think she's nuts personally...
Me: Who asked you! By the way, YOU'RE the one who came up with this fic in the first place!
When Ed didn't return to the office that night, and everyone wondered what had happened this time.
"Sir, what if she's been kidnapped again?"
"I highly doubt that Furey. Elric can take care of herself." Roy intoned flatly, the last line with an edge to it that made Riza glanced at her superior over the pile of paperwork on her desk.
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Meanwhile, Ed was lying low, hidden safly inside her new home, which not even Al knew about yet. She was curled on the couch, a cup of strong black coffee in one hand while the other rubbed one temple rhythmically. Lilith was grinning from ear to ear, sitting on a chair in one of Ed's mental rooms and keeping up an annoying supply of sugestions none of which were helpful to Ed.
"You know...You could just let me turn him...It would be easy, and then he'd have to keep it a secret too."
"Shut up and let me think."
"You're grumpy today."
"Well, you didn't just try to kill one of my friends, so no, I have no reason at all to be grumpy."
"Gosh, no reason to be sarcastic. I told you I was hungry. He struck first anyway..."
"And that justifies it how?
"It doesn't, but is it really my fault? I get lonely in here you know. If you would just let me..."
"No! For the last time, you only get out when we need to feed. So don't even think about trying to make a deal with me."
"Awe come on!"
"No!"
Lilith scowled a little, one lip puffing out in a pout as she slipped furthur into the soft cusion and summoned a book from one of the many on the shelves lining the walls. Ed smiled and turned, pacing along one of the only empty walls, a hand on one hip while the other shifted through her hair restlessly.
'I could go to Dublith...but teacher would be there...they do own a butcher shop. I wouldn't have to kill anyone while I was there...humm...I can't bring Al with me though. I know Mustang would stop him anyway...yeah...that's what I'll do. And teacher probably won't recognize me anyway...cool.'
Her thoughts finally in order, Ed blinked and sipped at her coffe, smiling broadly before she trudged to her room and laid down to sleep. On the couch, an unteathered Lilith smirked and began to browse through the darker books on the shelf, her ever red eyes watching Ed's dreams for signs of her awakening.
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Hidden under a jacket and hood, Ed climbed aboard a train bound for Dublith early the next morning, unknowingly watched by one Mr. Breda from the offices of a cirtain Bastard General we all know as Roy Mustang. She found a seat to herself, and ignoring the stares of others around her, promptly fell into a trance in which she struggled to control her hunger. 'Knew I should have eaten before the train, but I'm sure that bastard has someone tailing me by now. If he doesn't, he's either stupid or just very scared.' 'Probably the latter, Roy is not a stupid man.' Lilith intoned wisely, looking up from her book when Ed glanced backwards an eyebrow raised. She shook it off with a sigh and turned forwards again, crossing her arms and tapping her foot as the growling in her stomach increased.
About thirty minutes later, a steward came around offering food and drinks from the cart he pushed in front of him. When he reached Ed, he tapped her shoulder.
"Miss?" Ed's eyes shot open, already crimson with thirst, and she turned to him, struggling to keep from ripping his neck out then and there. in her mind, she was fighting Lilith for control, the raven haired entity clawing tooth and nail to gain control of at least one limb.
'LET. ME. EAT!'
'HELL. NO!' Ed was grunting with the effort now, pouring mental sweat as she fought, slowly losing ground. In reality she answered, curtly.
"What?"
"Would you like something to eat? Some bread or perhaps a bagel fresh from our last stop?" At this, her demeanor changed, Lilith having finally gotten the control she wanted. Mental Ed now cursed, straining at the bonds she had created and yelled her throat sore before Lilith summoned up a barrier to shut out the sound. 'Much better...' The entity thought with a smirk, her plans finally coming to a head.
"I am rather hungry...care to give me a free meal?" She asked seductively, tilting his chin up so that she could sniff his neck. It smelled delicious.
"Uh, miss, I don't think..." The poor man never finished. Several people in the compartment screamed in terror as "Ed" bit down into the soft pink flesh of the stewards neck, draining him in a few gulps. Then, flinging his body aside, she stood up fully and flicked a finger, smiling maliciously as the locks on both windows and doors shut tight, trapping everyone inside.
"Let's play..." Lilith grinned, turnig slightly to watch Ed's horrified expression as the events played out before her eyes.
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Roy Mustang rubbed his forehead wearily, and looked across the room at Breda, who stood slouched against the wall, munching on a peice of jerky.
"She went where?"
"I told ya, she got an 11:00 ticket for..." He stopped short as the door flew open and Alphonse came stomping into the room. The irate teen marched straight up to Roy and glared down at him.
"WHERE. IS. ED?"
"I was just about to find that out myself." Roy answered calmly, staring up at Al, his head on his folded hands.
"I was about to say that she caught a train heading for Dublith. She'll be there in about three days. Hey...isn't that where her old teach..."
"THANK YOU!" AL yelled as he ran out the door, his sandy brown hair flying every which way. Riza sighed and looked at Roy, an unspoken question hanging in the air between them.
"Hawkeye, follow him, just in case. Fullme...blood, doesn't go anywhere without causing trouble." Mustang replied without looking up from his file, waving a dismissing hand and shooing them both from the room.
"Yes Sir."
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At the train station, Riza finally caught up with Al, just as the boy was stepping into line for the ticket information. She trotted up behind him, smiling slightly when he looked up at her.
"Can I help you?" The receptionist asked dully, flipping through a small stack of tickets as she spoke. Al stepped up, a look of determination similar to Ed's own.
"When does the next train for Dublith leave? And how much for a ticket?"
"Let's see..." She flipped to a small file and opened it, studying the contents for a second. Then a phone rang behind her and she turned to answer it, holding up a single finger indicating they should wait. She listened to the other end, answering with Yes's and No's before the caller hung up.
"All travel along that track has been cancelled due to an accident on the rails." Al froze, and though Riza wanted to she fought it, and stepped forward.
"When did the last train leave for that town?"
"11:00 AM."
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The ruins of a train were sprawled out along a hill, flames licking futilly against the unyeilding metal frame while the wooden inside burnt to cinders. A lone figure stood at the top, on the tracks and stared down at the wreak, a malicious grin across her face. Trapped inside her own head, Ed was not taking the situation lightly, and was currently giving Lilith a major headache.
"WHY!!! WHY DID YOU DO THAT? YOU WEREN'T EVEN THAT HUNGRY, LILITH!!!" Lilith just smiled wryly and flipped through an alchemy book.
"Well, there were witnesses...and a whole compartment full of dead bodies raises some eyebrows as well...might as well make it look like an accident...besides, it was fun."
"You call that fun!"
"I think I did...yep, I did..."
"Shut up."
"You know you're fun to piss off."
"I said shove it."
"Is the wittle bloodsucking alchemist tired of being locked in a box smaller than her brain?"
"Grrrr...quite."
"Too bad. You're gonna get uesd to it...unless they catch us of course...then I'll leave you to take all the blame..."
"You're just a little bundle of joy aren't you."
"Sure am!" Ed sighed and put her head in her hands. 'It's bad enough that Lilith now has complete control, but she had to stick me in a box as well...grrr...I'm gonna dismember her when I get out of here.'
A distant horn blaired and Lilith turned her crimson gaze toward the east, where an incoming car was just becoming visible, it's wheels modified to fit the tracks. With a slight smirk, she jumped, pulling a couple of flips and landing on a branch, turned to watch the show, her short legs swinging under her, as she whistled a happy tune.
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Roy Mustang stood at the top of a hill, observing the damage that lay before him. A passenger train had derailed and caught fire, with everyone still inside, most of them burnt alive. Bits and peices of wood and metal lay here and there, mixed in with charred remains of clothing, and the debries of fallen trees. Hawkeye stood next to him, her face an emotionless mask as usual, but her lips trembled when her eyes rested on Al, who searched the wreakage with other military members. Acording to the information, this was the train Edward had boarded on her way to Dublith.
The back of Roy's neck prickled feircly and he looked around, expecting to find someone staring at him, only to realize that everyone around him was busy. As he turned back to face front, something silver flashed from in the trees and the prickleing feeling returned. He frowned and searched the edge of the trees, hoping to see the flash of silver again, when Al ran past him towards the tree line, his silver eyes glued to the trees. Riza grabbed for him as he ran past, only to close her fingers upon air, while he kept running on. Roy looked at her and she nodded. Imedialtly they both started running after Al, Roy's eyes glued to the forest where he sensed something was waiting. Something dangerous.
Al ran on, until the gloom in the trees swallowed him whole, Roy and Riza right on his tail, or at least a few feet behind it. They stumbled around for a few minutes before a clear happy shout rang through the air.
"Edward!"
Al's childish yell startled the two officers and they headed for the sound, their boots snapping twigs and leaves underfoot. Shortly after the first, another yell cut through the foliage, this one chilling Roy to the bone.
"Edward? What are you..." The phrase was cut short by a blood-curtling scream and a high cold laugh that echoed in the trees. Riza picked up her pace, her gun clutched in one hand as she crashed through the brush and suddenly stumbled into a clearing. Roy followed right after, barely avoiding plowing into her on the way. They looked around, eyes wide, and jumped when someone called down from above. Someone who sounded a lot like Edward.
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Lilith smiled gleefully as the younger Elric ran into the clearing, following the tracks she had made just for him. Ed, seeing her intentions, beat against the walls of her prison, screaming and crying.
"You evil cockroach!"
"Yeeessss?" Lilith smiled and turned around, her eyes wide and crimson. Pearly white fangs peaked out of her top lip, as she lifted a lip to sneer at Ed.
"I won't let you, you can't..."
"Oh, as a matter of fact I can, and you will watch."
She turned back around and Ed watched her eyes wide and filled with tears as Al ran into the clearing and looked up. Pure joy shone from his features as he saw Ed sitting high in a tree, her golden hair swaying in the breeze. Lilith grinned at him, all fang.
"Edward!" Al yelled happily. Lilith's grin grew even wider and she jumped off of the branch she had been perched upon, floating down to land gracefully beside Al. She folded him in a hug, just like they always had done, and then bared her fangs to bite. Unfortunatly, Al looked up in time and saw them, immediatly becoming frightened and tried to pull away from her. Lilith hissed and held him tightly.
"Edward? What are you..." Lilith's head darted forward, sinking her fangs deep into Al's neck before he had time to finish, and he screamed in pain, writhing against her. Crashing sounds came from the forest behind her and she jumped, cradling Al's body close against her, to land on a branch and see who had come.
M.P.O.: once again, please Reveiw, and mayhaps give an nice answer to the question posed above? thanks! BTW...(looks around carefully) my MUSE is the one who's nuts, not me...ahhhh! (muse comes after her with a reading lamp)