Who Needs a Brother Like You?

Chapter Four – Who Needs a Brother Like You?

Envy dashed on the roof tops at full speed with Gluttony trailing behind him. "Damn that Lust! How dare she order me around like a dog!" he spat looking at the sky above. He quickly stopped as he reached Central Headquarters and looked around some more. There were absolutely no military personnel in sight and that pleased him. "Gluttony, get over here! We got work to do!" he yelled. Gluttony whimpered a little after hearing his stomach growl at him for the hundredth time.

"Envy what are we going to do now? My Lust did tell us that we should keep an eye on the Fullmetal Alchemist's brother and friends. Are we going to follow her orders?" he asked. Envy sat down and leaned on the roof with a big smirk on his face, "Who cares what her orders are...I have another special plan in mind."

Gluttony put his finger in his mouth and turned his head not fully understanding what Envy meant. All he knew was that they were about to go against his Lust...and he didn't like it. Just as he was about to ask to leave Envy stood up and approached him. "Hey, you dumb idiot...why don't you go back to your Lust or whatever the hell you call her. I came up with this plan so I think I can make a few tweaks to it if I want too!"

He flipped back and disappeared from Gluttony's sight. And when Gluttony was sure that he couldn't see him anymore he panicked and ran off to find his Lust. "Good!" Envy said glancing back up at the rooftop "Now I can finally get something done. Now, what should I do first? The tin can should be here with the gear head...so maybe..."A grim look flashed across his face and he quickly and secretly leaped into the building.

~ Central Headquarters Colonel's Office ~

It had been at least two hours since Colonel Mustang and the search party had headed out to find the missing Elric. Since then, Alphonse had remained quiet with his childhood friend, Winry. She had tried to have small talk with him and keep him perky as well. But it really wasn't helping much. She would hear him cry invisible tears to himself and watch him curl into a huge ball in the corner of the room. It was extremely heart wrenching to her. She had never seen him like this, not even when his mother died and when he lost his body. Even though it seemed like there was nothing was going on in the boy's mind on the outside there was a flood of memories that continued to project into Alphonse's mind on the inside.

"Brother...you're sick. Why don't you rest for a while? You've been reading books about the Philosopher's Stone all day!" he slowly tried to take the book from his brother's hands but failed. "Uh...ahhhhchoo! N-no Al we have to keep researching...were so close to getting your body back! I won't ever stop looking!" he yelled. His face was pale and looked like he was about to pass out any minute. Alphonse sighed and gently took the book a second time from his brother which took no effort at all and helped him into his bed. "Al...I promise (sniff) I'll always be by your side. What kind of brother...would I be if I let you stay like that?"

"Something...isn't right Winry. If something was wrong Brother would have told me..." he stood up and looked at her. She tilted her head "What do you mean Al?"

He walked over to the window and looked out at the town "I mean...I think someone did something to him. Messed with his emotions or something."

Suddenly, right as he was about to continue explaining there was a loud knock on the door. Alphonse and Winry gasped as they saw it slowly open and hit the wall behind it. What they saw was unbelievable. There in the door way...was Edward Elric with a huge smile on his face. But the smile wasn't welcoming at all. It looked pure evil.

"B-B-Broth...er?" Alphonse couldn't speak or move. "That's right...it's me. I'm back...to make sure before I leave Amestris...that you're six...feet...UNDER!" with his Auto-mail already transmuted he charged at the stunted boy. The blade hit Alphonse's chest plate hard and he went slamming back into the Colonel's desk and into the wall.

"Alphonse!" Winry cried. She jerked back and looked at Edward. "What are you d-doing?! Stop!" she screamed at him. He smiled and slowly approached them while lowering his blade. "I hate you...you empty shell! You're not my brother!"

Alphonse, still pressed into the crumbled wall lowered his head still unable to move. "It's all your fault that were like this...not mine. Why oh why didn't I realize it sooner? You're so sickening...who needs a brother like you?"

Alphonse's soul felt like it was about to leave the Earth forever and just as he had accepted it, Winry raced in front of him and threw her arms out. Edward smirked and tilted his head back "You've got to be kidding me? Move out of the way you winch!"

"You're...not him..."

"Excuse me?" he asked but this time the smirk had died and his voice was more aggressive.

"You're not Edward Elric! Who are you?" she looked up into his blank golden eyes.

The fake laughed and was suddenly engulfed by a bright light. And after it died both Alphonse and Winry saw Envy standing before them. "How'd you know you brat?" he asked dusting off his legs. Winry threw her arms down and helped Alphonse off the crumbling wall. "Your eyes..." she paused with a large sigh "Your eyes didn't have Ed's fire in them."

Without another word he charged at the two. Alphonse gasped and threw Winry behind him. Still it wouldn't be enough to stop him from charging. Alphonse might have not been enough to stop Envy, but the bullet that grazed his cheek and fire that burnt his feet did. Cursing, Envy fell to the ground and looked behind him as Winry shouted the Flame Alchemist and the Hawk's name.

Colonel Mustang and Lieutenant Hawkeye had made it just in time. "Now...you've had your fun Homunculus...tell us! Where is Fullmetal?" Mustang ordered walking into the room. Hawkeye shut the door tightly and guarded it with two guns in her hands.

"Why should I tal-!" a harsh flame covered Envy completely causing him to turn into nothing but charcoal. His body slowly regenerated its self but this time it showed a weaker Envy. "Tell...us...where is Fullmetal?" Mustang managed to keep his face firm but his eyes sharp and strict. With two guns, a hand that could create fire with just a snap of the fingers, and another Alchemist nearby, Envy had no choice but to tell them everything.

"Damn...you humans..."

Hello everyone. I have had a very long week! Chapter four was actually not supposed to be this way. Just as I was about to post all of the data on my flash drive deleted itself! D'X

But, I kinda like this version better anyway! Also, if your reading my Kingdom Hearts Fanfic you should read the note I left. I am now going to spend most of my time working on this now! If any of you were wondering I'm going to answer a good question. "Is this Brotherhood or original"? Well, I am a huge fan of the original...most of the Fullmetal stories I write will mostly be on the original side...sorry Brotherhooders XD!

Guest: Thank you very much! Your wish has been granted! XD

Kelly: It's indeed the original!

8fangirl8: Thank you! I didn't think anyone would like Venllie... :3

Claire Elric: Thanks! :D

Victorious-Mind: Thank you! I loved the one Fullmetal Alchemist story you wrote! It had me hooked for 5 days. Edward is depressed but his guard is a little up. And I can't really tell you what the Homunculi are really doing! It would ruin the story...Oh and about Ed getting hurt...the story is angusty~! ;D

Camille loves chocolate: Here you go! More for you~!

Likikoari: Thank you so much! The Nina situation had me depressed for 3 weeks straight. I would just sit in my bed and cry myself to sleep thinking about it! And yes the Homunculi are butts!

Gyneth-Coral-Melody-Laterza: Well I guess you know now that Envy didn't follow orders and now he is getting his just deserts! Hahaha! (Insert more evil laughing!).

Everyone else that either followed or favorite thank you very much and I will thank you all properly at the end of the story!

Stay cool people and the next chapter will be up Saturday night around 12:00! I like to post two chapters a weekend! ;D

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To Be Continued...