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"Are you going to tell me why I'm here, Colonel Bastard?"
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"Oh, Fullmetal! I couldn't see you over the edge of my desk!"
"WHO'RE YOU CALLING SO SMALL HE COULD BE A SLIVER OF WOOD IN YOUR FINGER AND YOU WOULDN'T EVEN NOTICE IT, YOU MORALLY CORRUPTED COLONEL WITH A GOD COMPLEX! YOU WERE STARING AT ME FOR TEN MINUTES, DAMN IT!"
Mustang smirked. If there was a competition for getting Edward Elric riled up, he would be a record-setting national champion. Unfortunately, the fun would have to come to an end. The colonel glanced at the Elric brothers. Edward was spread out on the couch with Alphonse sitting in his usual shy-looking way, trying to take up as little space as possible. "I called you back from the field," Mustang said, "because there's a city – perhaps even country – wide search for a… escapee. We're calling in a few competent people as we can, and you're one of them. The escapee is a tall Xingese tee-man between the ages of seventeen and twenty. He was originally dressed in a black and silver uniform with an emblem on the left side chest area of the uniform. However, we believe that he would've changed out of the uniform in an attempt to hide. He also carries a sword and is capable of using it. The escapee has long, navy blue hair and pale skin. He was last seen in the southern warehouse district, so I suggest you start your search in the surrounding area. Dismissed." Edward looked at Mustang, mouth slightly open.
"One thing, Colonel. What kind of prison lets its prisoners have weapons?"
Mustang bowed his head, staring at the ground. He wasn't happy about what he was shown in Laboratory 4. He hated the testing that went on in all five of the laboratories. It was inhumane. "One that should've been destroyed before it was put to use." Edward didn't seem to accept this answer, but he didn't push it. "Alright, Al. Let's go catch ourselves a convict." The young state alchemist stretched before exiting the office with an eight-foot suit of armor behind him.
All the two brothers wanted to do was eat lunch in peace before chasing some escapee all over the city. Was that really too much to ask? Apparently, it two Elrics were seated at a table that was filled with food. Between the siblings was a Xingese man, but not the escapee. The aforementioned man was currently inhaling his meal – no, feast – at a disgusting rate. "Why the hell are you even here, Ling?" Edward asked, his infamous anger seeping into his voice. Ling glances at the blond, swallowing a mouthful of steak. "Well, as always, I'm here for immortality."
"I meant in Central City."
"Ah, well, besides immortality, I met a wonderful young lady who was wandering around the countryside. Said she was looking for her friends. That she had a feeling one of them was in Central. Lan Fan is with her right now. Lenalee – that's her name – is so nice. She was dressed in this funky coat and a skirt that was far too short – not that I'm complaining." That seemed to be the extent that Ling was willing to speak, as he started to shovel food into his mouth again. Edward but his head in his hands and groaned. "By the way, Edward. Thanks for paying for all of this!"
The groan turned into a muffled scream.
"Excuse me, Lan Fan. Is there access to a telephone here?"
"Yes, there is. Go down the stairs and to the left. It should be on the wall."
"Thank you." The Chinese girl stood from her seat and left the black dressed (ninja?) woman there. "I'll be back in a second!" With one last smile, Lenalee exited out the door. Down a flight of stairs and a left turn… ah! There it is! She reached her hand into her uniform pocket (which she should really change out of) and pulled out a small black diamond. As the exorcist opened her palm, the diamond uncurled its wings and revealed an eye. "Here's hoping my golem calls still work," Lenalee whispered as she connected the golem to the phone. "Call Headquarters. Exorcist Lenalee Lee reporting." There was a lot of static, but she was able to make our voices in the background. "-sor's phone… asn't gone off… -ty year…"
"Hello? Exorcist Lenalee Lee reporting."
"Lenalee! Is that you?" The voice was deeper, but she still knew it.
"Johnny! It's so nice to hear a familiar voice!"
"I can't believe it's you. You, Kanda, Lavi, and Allen all… -isappeare…. –mui…. worried…"
"Johnny? I can't understand you!"
"-lem… of date…. track you… have to…. records…. Sta-"
The line fell dead, now completely static. Lenalee stared at her golem, which was now fluttering tiredly. Out of date? All of the exorcists had the newest golems (except for Allen, he had Timcanpy). The Science Department had just given them the latest models before they went to exterminate that horde of akuma. She unattached her golem and placed it back into her pocket. Lenalee slowly made her way back to the room, which was rented under the name Edward Elric, or someone.
For the first time in a long time, she felt alone. Sure, Ling and Lan Fan took her to the city, but they weren't her family. They weren't the Science Department or the Finders. They weren't Komui, Lavi, Kanda, or Allen. Miranda, Krory, Timothy, General Nine, General Sakuro, General Tiedoll, or even General Cross. Jerry wasn't preparing Allen's mountain of food or Kanda's soba. Kanda and Allen weren't fighting. Lavi wasn't antagonizing Kanda. This hotel… wasn't home.
The only reason she went with Ling and Lan Fan was to get to the city, where she had an overwhelming feeling that at least one of her friends was here. Lenalee suspected it was the Innocence that caused the feeling – almost like a constant tickling in her gut.
When she got back to the room, Lan Fan was standing by the window. "There are search parties," the suspected ninja started, "for a Xingese man with a coat that is described similar to yours and a sword." Kanda… "We do not want you to be arrested, so you need to change your clothing." She indicated a simple black skirt and a grey shirt similar to one that Lenalee has worn for training*. Lenalee nodded, gathering the clothing in her arms and going into the bathroom to change.
Minutes later, she was cradling her uniform in one arm. "Is there a bag or something that I can borrow? I can't throw this away." She asked Lan Fan. The ninja (Lenalee was pretty sure of it by now) nodded and threw a black knapsack at her. The exorcist smiled and gently put her folded uniform in the bag. As long as the strings were adjusted, it wouldn't get in the way of her fighting.
"Let's go meet Master Ling."
"Also, Edward, you'll find a charge from the Westwind Hotel on your receipts."
"The Westwind is the most expensive hotel in Central! What the hell, Ling! Is Greed merging personalities with you?" Edward crossed his arms, golden eyes shooting daggers at the Xingese prince next to him. However, the prince's eyes were looking at something behind him. "Ah, Lan Fan! I see you brought Lenalee with you. And you got her a change of clothes! How nice!" At this, Edward turned. Lan Fan had her mask on, as usual. Next to her was another Xingese girl with shoulder-length olive green hair and dark purple eyes. Strange… She must have changed from her 'funky' coat, even if she still wore an inappropriate skirt. Edward averted his eyes as a light blush colored his cheeks. "Hello! I'm Lenalee." She smiled at them, holding out a dainty hand. Alphonse jumped on the opportunity. "Hi! I'm Alphonse Elric! This is my big brother, Edward."
Go on. Say it. I freaking dare you.
"Well, it's nice to meet both of you." Lenalee said as Alphonse shook her hand. If she found anything weird about young-sounding kid in an eight foot suit of armor, she didn't show it. It was then that Edward happened to glance down at her feet. Red – blood red – bracelets jingled at her ankles, looking perfectly innocent (da dum tss). "Let's go find Ka-this escapee, right?" Edward noticed her slip and raised an eyebrow. In all honesty, he wasn't even surprised that he knew what they were doing.
It was Ling, after all.
Damn it. Kanda cursed, ducking into an alley as another military patrol passed by. He had… borrowed (Kanda would never admit to something as lowly as thievery) a dark blue shirt and black jacket. His black uniform pants didn't need to be changed. Mugen was strapped to his waist. He didn't really care if anyone saw it. It's not like they could take it from him.
As soon as the patrol was out of sight, Kanda pulled up his hood and merged with other pedestrians. He kept his head down, so no one could see his bangs. His hair was tied with a torn piece of cloth at the nape of his neck.
It had become abundantly clear that whoever had captured him wanted him back, badly. Using newspapers and radios, he had been able to find out that he was in Central City in some country called Amestris (hell if he knew where that was). Maybe when Baka Usagi resurfaced he would know. First, he had to find the Bookman apprentice (and probably beat the life out of him). Kanda paused as he heard the footsteps of marching soldiers behind him. Just let them walk by. And let them walk by he did. Unfortunately, the wind decided to wake up, blowing his hood off his head at the same moment in time that one of the soldiers decided to glance behind him. Everything seemed to freeze in one instant as the soldier shouted at this comrades and Kanda turned to run.
The chase was on.
It wasn't much of a chase. He got blocked in by another group of soldiers and was pinned down by a car within ten minutes.
Damn it.
Lenalee tried to find the source of the gunshots. It wasn't directly on the street that her group was on, thankfully. She looked at those around her, only to find that she was alone (again). Ling and Lan Fan had vanished. Edward and Alphonse were sprinting in the direction that the gunshots were coming from.
I have to get to Kanda before they do. Innocence, activate!
With a supersonic boom, the exorcist disappeared into the sky. Edward wasn't hard to keep track of, mainly due to his red coat and blond hair. It probably helped that Alphonse was wearing an eight foot medieval suit of armor. Just a little, though. Lenalee zoomed past the brothers.
"Brother, was that a human flying?"
"Humans can't fly, Al."
"Yet that one is flying."
Her first look at Kanda was him kneeling behind a car with sweat and dirt all over his face. He must have been aware that there were more soldiers moving in behind him, but there wasn't much he could do. He was pinned down by gunfire. Lenalee could almost hear his teeth gritting in frustration. Trying to be quiet, she landed on one of the rooftops behind the shooting line of soldiers. What the two exorcists needed was an opportunity. They needed the gunfire to stop, otherwise both of them could be severely hurt when Lenalee was getting away. That opportunity came in the form of Edward and Alphonse Elric. Lenalee could faintly hear one soldier cry, "Major Elric!" before the young man jumped into the fray. He's military? Thought the female exorcist, staring at the blond. Kanda looked around the corner of the car and drew Mugen, meeting a metal blade that came from Edwards… arm? Lenalee chose that moment to leap from the building, coming in from over the soldiers' heads. Kanda saw her and pushed Edward away as he took several steps back himself and raised his free hand. "What the hell are you doing?" asked Edward, his arm-blade held in a defensive position. Kanda didn't respond, choosing to point Mugen at the young sate alchemist. Lenalee reached out her own hand and grasped Kanda's.
"He's coming with me!" she yelled, answering Edward's question.
"OPEN FIRE!" one of the soldiers cried. By the time the order was heard by everyone, they were shooting at nothing. Lenalee and Kanda were gone.
They landed at an abandoned farmhouse, just outside of the city limits. It was nowhere near the worst place either of them had ever stayed. "I'll take first watch," said Kanda. He bit his lip for a moment, before speaking again. "We'll find them. We'll find Lavi." Lenalee rewarded him with a small smile. "And we'll find Allen."
"And Moyashi."
SO... You can kind of see who the couples are in this. At least, on the D. Gray-Man side. But only if you squint really hard, because I'm not a romantic. Yullen and... Lavilee? Is that the ship name for those two?
The clothing I was talking about for Lenalee is the Asian style of the tanktop she wears before/during the first Level Four attack. I also have no idea how exactly the golem calls work, so I went with the general way of saying it... No judgement, right?
I wonder who I'm bringing in next time...
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