The final chapter, and the ending of the trilogy!
It's kind of bitter-sweet that it's over, considering that 'What's This About, Mustang?' was my first fanfiction, as well as the first installment [even if I wasn't aware of it at the time XD]
I honestly hope that ya'll enjoyed this little story! And I appreciate any feedback from ya'll! :D

Thanks for hopefully reading this!
Much love!

-KM x

Something about today was different. Yes. It was definitely different..

Envy woke up in the cheap hotel room he had rented right next to Alphonse's so he could keep tabs on the Elric. He sat straight up.

Today was the day.

He hardly bothered to shower as he dressed his human body for what he hoped, no, he knew would be the last day. Unable to conceal his excitement, he pulled the girl's hair back. It was the day.

He waited outside of the hotel, sitting on the edge of a group of rowdy old men that, even this early in the morning, had begun drinking. Blending in. Waiting. What the hell was taking Alphonse so long!

Finally, the blonde appeared out of the doors of the hotel, walking right past Envy without even a second glance. There was nothing but pure determination in his eyes as he continued at a brisk pace, one hand in his coat pocket, like he was afraid the contents would spill out at any moment.

Today. Is. The. Day! Envy almost felt like the teenage girl who's body he was in control of. Giddy. Excited. Somewhat revolted that he was starting to act like a teenage girl, he stood, tailing Alphonse as he weaved through the streets until reaching a deserted part of the city. He found it harder and harder to keep up until finally Alphonse stopped in front of the ruins of what once could've been a two-story apartment building.

Needless to say, it was about as deserted as you could get. Uninviting.

Envy gave him a while before following him into the building, following the footprints in the dust down to the lower level, a basement. He paused on the stairs. There was a Transmutation Circle drawn on the floor, making Envy want to smile.

"Thanks mom. It means alot to hear you say that!"

Before he can stop himself, Envy blurts out. "Who are you talking to?"

Way to go, dumbass.

Alphonse whips around, the poor lighting from a lantern illuminating him. "H-How long have you been there? Why are you following me!"

"I wasn't following you!" Envy's face turned red with embarassment. Stupid human body, always betraying his emotions! He couldn't wait to be back in his normal body! He let himself use the teen girl point of view again. "Okay, maybe I was, but it was only because you seemed interesting!"

Why the hell is he staring at me!

"Look, I'm kind of in the middle of something, so if you would, could you please go?" Alphonse's voice became polite as he fixed his gloves.

No. He had to find a way to get Alphonse to let him stay.

"That's a transmutation circle." He said loudly. "A human transmutation circle."

Smooth move, dumbass! Call him out!

Alphonse turned to look at him, his eyebrows knitted together in confusion. "You know what a human transmutation circle looks like?"

"I'm not as stupid as you think I am," Envy snorted as he crossed his arms, insulted. "I know a little bit of alchemy myself."

Lie. The body he had been forced to take had just been gifted with a scarce amount of knowledge of Alchemy. Another bit of luck.

"That's all well and good," Alphonse pleaded, his patience visibly growing thin. "But really, I need you to leave.

"I want to watch," Envy protested stubbornly.

"N-" Al stopped, putting a hand on his forehead. He was silent for a moment before letting out a sigh. "Fine, just.. Go over there where you won't get caught in it too."

Envy smiled and went to stand where Alphonse had instructed her, watching intently as Alphonse started the process. He cut his hand with a small knife, letting the blood drip into the center before replacing his glove.

"Why did you put so much blood?" Envy asked, purposely distracting the younger Elric, as he rested his hand on his hip.

"It's a part of the process.." Alphonse said softly. "So please, can you be quiet?"

Envy scowled. He hated being told what to do. But the sourness faded as Al clapped his hands together, pressing them to the outer ring of the circle and closing his eyes. Envy could almost imagine what he was thinking of.. Jealousy maybe?

Black tendrils began to creep up from the circle, tangling around Al's body hungrily. Envy's eyes narrowed as he recognized them. They brought you to the gate.

Without waiting a second, he shot forward, jumping straight into the center of the transmutation circle, becoming entangled by the tendrils as well. He thought he heard Alphonse speak, but he was already at the Gate of Truth.

"I want my homunculous body back!" He shouted as soon as he could see the faceless creature. "Take my human body, and whatever you need from Alphonse Elric! Do it now!"

"Are you sure you want to do that?" Truth questioned, a mocking grin on his face.

"WOULD I BE HERE IF I WASN'T SURE?" Envy shouted, losing his temper.

"Very well." Truth laughed. "Very well!"

Envy took a deep breath when he was returned from the Gate. Pure joy overwhelmed him as he looked at his hands. His hands. A smile covered his lips.

"I'm back," He laughed, having regained his own voice. "It worked!"

A second later, Alphonse returned as well, coughing and gasping for air as tears streamed down his face and onto the ground. Blood dribbled down his chin as he coughed, splattering on the ground. "NO! All that I worked for.. And I couldn't-" He coughed again, this time realizing the blood that followed. "-Even bring her back.."

Envy chuckled softly, enjoying the sound of his own voice. His voice. Not that wretched human voice he had been forced to have for so long. Alphonse's head jerked up.

"Hello?"

"Hello Alphonse Elric.."

Envy almost wanted to screech with laughter when he saw the wide-eyed look of utter shock Alphonse wore when he turned and saw the Homuculus standing there with a smirk on his face.

"H-how did you?" Al shook his head. "No! It can't be! I tried to bring my mother back! NOT YOU!"

"You let your jealousy consume you," Envy smiled, popping his neck. "And when you first tried to bring your mother back, I took advantage of your weakness and encouraged you to pursue it so I could use a weak human body as a scarifice to bring my better self back. So thanks, I really appreciate it." Envy couldn't help but add a sarcastic edge to his voice.

His smile only widened when Alphonse shook his head more fiercely. "I don't get it! How did I bring back a Homunculus! And of all the ones to bring back.." He looked up with regret-filled eyes. "It had to be Envy.."
You reap what you sew, pal!

More blood leaked from Alphonse's mouth before he straightened, taking off up the steps. Envy laughed. "Go on and run, Alphonse Elric! But I'm coming for you! And in what better form-" His voice became younger, more smooth as he shifted for the first time back in his body. "-Than your older brother, 'ey Al?"

He couldn't help but laugh as he ran up the stairs and out of the building, where he retrieved the handgun he had hidden. After that he simply had to follow the blood trail to the train station. At the edge of the crowd was Alphonse, making his way slowly to the train. Envy lifted the gun, pointing it at Alphonse's back.

He fired, watching as Alphonse hit the ground. He smiled, clapping his hands together and blowing the ground below him up, escaping before many could catch a sparing glance of him. As he ran through the underground network of sewers, he smiled.

"Thanks again," He chuckled. "My human sacrifice."

The End.

Really hope you guys enjoyed!
Any reviews and tips would be much appreciated! ;]

Much love!
-Kamizuki Mari x

p.s. What should I work on/write next? Kind of lost now that I only have the Angel Beats fic left XDD