Author's note: I am sorry that this chapter is only about half the length of my regular ones, but I felt it didn't need to be as long. Also sorry it took a little longer to get out, I keep getting busy! Enjoy!
Edward opened his golden eyes blearily; blinking as he tried to adjust to the florescent lights that shined directly onto his face. He tried to figure out where he was, and what had happened. His mind was foggy, like he was hung over, and he was tired as he tried to recall previous events. Gears grinding viciously in his head, he mustered all the energy he could, focusing pointedly on trying to remember how he had got here (wherever here was) and why. With a struggle to read into his hazy memories, he finally remembered what had happened.
Ed was giving himself up to save his little brother Alphonse. He was staring at the despicable men who had stolen him away from his own family's home. He fought back the urge to brutally beat the revolting kidnappers right here and now, but he couldn't for Al's sake. He listened to their insults and taunting; rage rapidly boiling to his limit of self-restraint. Finally having enough of their crap, he growled his words threateningly; ordering the men to hand over Alphonse like they had promised. He watched as they seemed reluctant to oblige Ed's words, but soon Al was in the blonde's sights once more. He let out a relived sigh that he didn't know that he had been holding; happy to see that his brother didn't appear to be too badly hurt. In spite of noticing this, he still spat at the men before him; too pissed off to hold his anger back any further. The men then proceeded to drop Al to the concrete ground, and in the blink of an eye, Ed was at his younger brother's side to make sure he was okay. As he crouched by his limp body, in the back of his mind he was astonished that Mustang hadn't already showed up to assist him. The colonel was known to disobey orders when people he cared about were in danger. Ed hated to admit it to himself, but deep down, he was secretly hoping that Roy would go back on his word and save him and Al. But he knew that he shouldn't hope for such a thing, if Mustang decided to, essentially 'come to his rescue', he wouldn't be able to forgive himself if he hot hurt on his behalf.
Still beside his brother, he heard the annoying voice of the man who was in charge of the others. He was asking Ed if he was ready to go with them as their captive; the fiery blonde nodded reluctantly, whispering to his brother's unconscious form that Colonel Mustang would come pick him up soon, before leaving with the men. As the unknown criminals led Ed back down the alley from which they came, he could hear the sound of boots thundering quickly towards his location. He flinched at the sound; not wanting to have heard it. He knew what it meant, and it made him fear for Roy's life.Within seconds the dark-haired man wearing military blue came into view; and by the looks of it, he meant business. The older man's authoritarian mask was placed so firmly, that Ed believed it may have been permanent. The blonde listened as he heard Mustang order the men to release him. His initial reaction was to yell at the idiot for putting himself at such risk of danger; so he had decided it best to yell at him to get out of there. Roy had told him to be quiet in response, as he then proceeded to threaten to incinerate the kidnappers if they didn't cooperate. The man who was in charge of the current operation gave Mustang a sly look as he answered to the death threat like it was no big deal. Edward began to glare at the man for saying such smug words to his colonel, when then suddenly turned to face him. He began to speak, but the sound of his heart racing in his chest drowned out the words as Ed saw the man discreetly slide out a gun hidden in the back of his pants. He watched the man turn away, back in Roy's direction, as he continued to talk inaudible words. The gun swiftly lifted, and Es screamed for Roy to run; but it was too late. He watched Mustang get shot squarely in the chest; the blood in his veins turned icy cold. His world spun before his eyes as he involuntarily began to weep and yell; watching as Roy fell to his knees and then to the ground, the blood gushing profusely from his chest. He kicked and screamed, fighting to get free and help out his commanding officer, but the men were too strong and they continued to drag him further from the two most important men in his life. But before he could continue his struggle, his world went dark as the sharp tip of a needle was injected into his flesh arm.
A cold sweat covered Ed's body as the memory finished vividly in front of his eyes. He was in the kidnappers' hideout; a prisoner. The realization of being chained up to a wall flooded his already frantic mind, and he tugged on the metal, attempting to break free.
"Don't waste your energy Fullmetal Alchemist, you have too many sedatives coursing throughout your body that are preventing you from breaking free." a cold voice said darkly; a hint of humor laced in it.
"WHO THE HELL ARE YOU?!" Ed demanded, venom dripping from his own voice.
The voice of the unknown captor chuckled, "You haven't figured it out yet? Sad, you're supposed to be a prodigy. A genius of sorts. I admit, I'm disappointed Edward Elric." the voice paused, "but I don't think I'm quite at liberty to reveal my identity yet dear boy."
Ed could almost hear the smirk from the words spoken by the nearby voice, and it sent chills down his spine. Who was this man? What did he want?
"Is the light too bright for you little man? The light prevents you from seeing me, so it stays on."
"I don't need to see your ugly face you bastard to know that I already don't like you!" Ed spat.
"Harsh words from someone who is chained to a wall. Good luck getting out of here little alchemist, because I won't make it easy." the voice chuckled again.
"What do you want with me?" he growled.
"One word Edward: revenge."
"What did my brother and I ever to do you?!"
"This isn't about your brother, this is all about you. The only reason I took him was to lure you to me, but you were too stupid to find him. So, I decided to contact you and your little friends at Central Command; knowing all too well that you would hand yourself over with no hesitation if it meant keeping little Alphonse safe."
"Well you have me now, so get whatever the hell you want to do with me over with!"
"Eager are we? Oh no, what I have in store for you will take time." the voice said silky smooth. "Oh Edward, I forgot to say, I was watching you as you started to wake up, and I watched as your eyes went from groggy to burning rage, with a hint of tears. Why is that?" the voice taunted evilly.
"None of your business bastard. Besides, I wouldn't tell a faceless person anything!"
"I am merely hidden in the shadows Edward Elric. And as for your beloved Mustang,"
Edward froze at the sound of Roy's name, not wanting to be reminded of him being shot.
"he didn't make it." the voice laughed.
"YOU'RE LYING!"
"Am I? I was under the impression that he quickly bled to death. My men left him for dead alchemist, he's gone; and he's not going to save you. So your tears and feeble yells were for nothing, my men said it was such a pathetic sight to see." the voice finished, almost sounding disgusted.
Ed bit back tears unable to respond to the voice's words; knowing that he was probably right. Roy was dead. He would never get to see if he could have ever had a life with the older man. And he would probably die in here without getting to see his brother's smiling face again. He was alone. He was trapped; shackled to this wall and unable to escape whatever was in store for him. His only chance was to hope that Mustang's command would find him; wherever he was.
"Don't cry Edward Elric, you'll see all your loved ones soon enough; in the afterlife that is." he laughed maniacally.
"WHO. ARE. YOU?" his voice turning dark with rage.
He could hear the man behind the voice sigh, "must I give away my identity already?"
"TELL ME DAMMIT!"
The light switched off from Edward's face; and his eyes began to adjust to lower the light in the rest of the building. The sound of footsteps nearing him filled his cell as he looked up at his captor's face; horrified.
"What is it Elric? Do you not recognize me?"
"H-how? You. I saved you. You weren't bad anymore!" Ed managed in a voice barely louder than a whisper.
Pride leaned down closer to Ed's face and whispered, "Looks like you failed Edward, I'm back, and you're mine."
Author's note: I hope you enjoyed the chapter, and thank you for reading! Stay tuned! =)
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