Amii is sorry for not posting yesterday. She had a LOT of homework. I'm most likely not going to post anything for this until Monday because it's my birthday weekend and I'm doing stuff tomorrow and Sunday. If I get time, I might; but no promises.

Edward kept swimming until he came to his favorite trench. He stopped there for a short while to prepare himself for the scolding he was sure to receive. This was the longest he had ever been away, and he wasn't even running away.

Al was frantic. Last night, after he went to talk to some of his friends, his brother had run away again. He had been so nervous when he hadn't found him near the trench. Al had always found Ed near the trench.

Al hadn't slept at all. He just stared at the ceiling and counted bubbles all the while hoping to hear word about his brother.

Where would he have gone? Al thought franticly. Where else would he go?

Dante looked up from the book she was reading to see her two sons enter the mansion they were currently staying in. "Oh... He's alive?" she asked, not even pretending to care. She returned her gaze to her book.

Greed looked like he was going to protest but Envy tugged on his shirt, a symbol to just let it go. Greed scoffed and pulled Envy through the mansion. "I want you to tell me what happened, Envy." Greed said while forcing Envy to sit on his bed.

Envy made a confused face. "I don't really remember, Greed. There were huge waves... I couldn't breathe... Someone saved me, though." Envy stared out the window with a thoughtful look on his face. "He brought me to the beach. I talked to him for a few minutes before you showed up. He was really shy for someone who was willing to save someone else's life."

Greed cocked his eyebrow. "And you're okay?"

Envy nodded before flopping back onto the soft bed. "I'm just tired."

Greed smiled and turned to leave. Envy was safe.

When Edward appeared back at the palace as if nothing had happened, King Hohenheim was furious. Edward had been totally silent as he was interrogated. Even after he had demanded that his son tell him where he had been all night, Edward was silent.

But unlike his usual demeanor around his father, Edward had seemed confident. He looked King Hohenheim in the eyes rather than bowing his head.

Al had looked like he was on the brink of having a breakdown. Edward was even more rebellious than usual. Why can't Brother just tell us where he was? Al was screaming in his head. When King Hohenheim dismissed the boys, Al followed Edward to his room. "Brother. You will tell me right now where you've been!" Al demanded with the best glare he could manage.

Edward just shrugged his younger brother off. "Doesn't matter..." he mumbled, not even looking at Al.

When Roy burst into the room, Al noticed the look on his face. Roy had been just as worried about his brother as he was.

Roy stared at Edward for a brief moment before swimming over to him and back-handing him across the face.

Al wanted to protest, but his brother honestly deserved it. Were Al not a pacifist, he probably would've done the same.

"Edward, you idiot!" Roy said sternly. "Do you have any idea how many people were worried about you! How much you worried Al? How much you worried me!"

"Heh... It's always about you, isn't it Roy?" Edward mocked. Edward hated that his fiancé was a totally conceited pretty boy.

Roy gritted his teeth. He was bothered by Edward's lack of self-preservation. It was like he really didn't care what happened to him.

Envy woke up from his nap in a good mood. He had remembered more of what had happened after he nearly drowned. He remembered seeing a boy around his age with golden blonde hair and eyes swim after him and pull him up to the surface. He had become unconscious in the boy's arms but remembered falling in and out of consciousness as the boy pulled him to the shore.

He was impressed that the boy was able to swim and carry him all the way to the beach. It was a good thousand feet away from where he had gone overboard. Either way, he was grateful. He needed to find a way to show the boy his gratitude.

Edward had made Al and Roy leave him alone after his argument with Roy. Edward just wanted to be human for a day. Was that too much to ask? Suddenly an idea sparked in Edward's brain. He was going to go consult the sea-alchemist.

Edward snuck out again. He was in trouble already, so he figured he might as well. He swam towards the underwater crystal caverns. That was where the sea-alchemist, Izumi, lived. There were rumors she knew of a powerful red stone that could grant wishes. Or something like that... Ed couldn't remember.

Edward was in front of the crystal caverns in thirty minutes. He felt a mixture of nervousness, anxiety and excitement. What if the rumors were fake? What if she wouldn't help him? What if she couldn't help him?

Edward swam inside cautiously. "Hello?" He called into the caverns.

"What brings you here, Prince Edward?" she replied from behind him.

Edward flailed and turned to face her. How the hell did she get behind me! "Uh... Um... There were... Um... Rumors that you... Well you see... Uh..." he trailed off, her gaze making him nervous.

"Spit it out! I don't have time for this!" she shouted.

Edward flinched. "I want to be a human!" he replied but then regret it. Izumi narrowed her eyes at him. "J-just for a day!" he added.

"And you think I can help you with that?" She questioned and folded had arms over her chest.

Edward swallowed nervously. "Th-then you can't help me?"

"What do I get in return, little prince?" Izumi looked at him expectantly. "Equivalent Exchange is required."

"WHO ARE YOU CALLING LITTLE!" Edward screeched.

Izumi glared at Edward. She didn't appreciate his outburst. Edward stiffened up in response to her glare. She's a scary lady...