just a note - this fic is set in an AU, so the timelines aren't exactly the same. the FMA one is almost identical, but I modified DGM's to fit into the universe. Don't worry, things will be explained soon. :3

also im a little iffy about this chap so please tell me what you think I'm seriously considering rewriting it completely… :|

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"Where do you think they went?" Lavi looks across the city from their rooftop, a refreshing light breeze letting him forget the summer heat.
"They went of in a hurry…" Lenalee says. "It was probably something important."
"What does it matter?" Kanda growls. "We're still on the job."
"Yeah, yeah." Lavi shrugs. "But we can't do much until more Akuma show up, since we've got zero leads."
"Brigadier General Mustang had a weird report on his desk." Lenalee muses.
"You went through his desk?" Lavi raises an eyebrow at the girl.
"It intrigued me." Lenalee explains. "It was a report, but it was open to a page about Akuma."
"I thought they didn't know anything about them." Kanda scowls. "That's why they needed us."
"Apparently, there's more to this then we thought." Lavi frowns.
"Hmph." Kanda mutters. "When isn't there?"

—

"We should head back now." Al decides, looking at the sun above them. "It's already three-thirty."
"Why should we?" Ed mutters lazily. "If we're late, all it'll do is piss the bastard off."
"I assume that's what we want." Allen grins.
"Only you, Brother." Al sighs.

—

Two hours later.

"We're back!" Ed slams Mustang's door open, immediately heading to the nearby couches.
"Do anything useful?" Mustang says from his desk, shuffling through some papers.

"We spent some more time at the library." Al explains. "Brother refused to return, even after we found Allen."
"Hm." Mustang looks up at the older teen. "Did you find anything."
"…No." Ed mutters, avoiding Mustang's gaze to stare at the ceiling."
"Hm."
"Where did the 'exorcists' go?" Al wonders, noticing their absence.

"They went out." Mustang sighs. "To where, though, I've no idea. They remind me of you."
"Ah." Al awkwardly sits next to his brother.

Allen remands standing, aware of Ed and Mustang's curious gazes. He's currently weighing his options. He wonders if they know that he's here… If Miranda told anyone, which is likely, then probably. He could leave now and avoid them once they return here, or he could face them again… the first option is way more appealing…

"Sit, Walker." Mustang says, gesturing to the couch opposite Ed and Al. "You don't stand while having an epiphany or whatever's going on."
"…" Allen silently sits down, eyes nervously darting to the clock against the nearby wall.

"Are you okay, Allen?" Al asks worriedly, eyeing the teen cautiously.
"…m'fine." Allen shakes his head, "Don't worry."
"For someone who's usually good at lying, you're doing a pretty shit job right now." Ed adds, looking down at them.
"…Thanks." Allen mutters.

"So?" Ed leans forward. "What's going on?"
"Is it about the 'exorcists'?" Al asks. "Just- Just because you disappeared when they turned up. Do you know them?"
After a hesitant pause, Allen slowly nods.
"Great." Ed relaxes. "How?"

"Brother!" Al reprimands. "Don't be so forceful."
"It's okay." Allen says. "It's, uh, it's a long story."

—

"This hotel is shit." Kanda decides, glaring at the cramped room.
"Don't be so prickly." Lavi grins. "It's fine."
Kanda just scoffs and sits on a small armchair, letting Lavi wander around.

Then, there's a sharp knock on the door.

"Hm?" Lavi heads over, cautiously opening the door.
"Hello." An old woman in a large apron greets Lavi. "There's a phone call for you, in the lobby."

—

"Hello?" Lavi speaks into the phone, still apprehensive.
"Lavi?" Komui's voice immediately calms him.
"Yeah? What's up?"
"You haven't reported since you arrived."
"Oh, sorry."

"That doesn't really matter, but I have important news."
"News?"
"Miranda reported a couple days ago." Komui explains. "I tried to contact you right away, but you were still in transit."
"And?"
"Miranda said…" Komui takes a deep breath. "That she saw Allen."

—

"You worked with them?" Ed sounds disbelieving.
"Like, in their organisation?" Al recalls.
"Yes, just for a year." Allen nods. "But, I had to leave suddenly."
"Why?" Ed asks.
"…" Allen shakes his head, refusing to say anymore.
"Thank you." Al smiles, slightly surprising the silver-haired teen. "For telling us."
"Oh." Allen nods. "I probably should have told you earlier."
"Is that how you knew so much about the Akuma?" Mustang calls over, having been listening in the whole time.

"..Kind of?" Allen shrugs, a small smile creeping onto his face.

—

"Are you serious!?" Lenalee cries as she, Kanda and Lavi rush towards the military headquarters. The grey building looms above them, inching closer and closer as they rush over the rooftops.

"That's what Komui said!" Lavi calls behind him.
"Why are we heading back here!?" Kanda demands.

"They can keep an eye out for him!" Lavi replies. "If he's here, the military can help us find him!"
"What if he doesn't want to be found!?" Lenalee shouts.
"Unfortunatley, we're out of options. We need him."

—

"There they are." Ed says suddenly from his spot staring out the window.
"'They'?" Allen heads over, peering through the glass.

Not far away, three black figures run over the buildings, heading straight for them.
"Think they'll use the front door?" Ed grins.

"They have before." Al says.
"They look really intense." Ed muses, watching them come closer.

"Maybe they'll just come through the window." Allen mutters. "It wouldn't be the first time."
Ed jumps away from the window. "What!?"

—

"We should have just gone through the window." Kanda mutters as the three jog up the stairs.

"So we have to pay for repair?" Lenalee shakes her head. "We can't be rude to these people, it's their country after all."

—

The door slams open with a sound like a gunshot. Allen can't help but flinch as all heads turn to the sound's source.
"They're as bad as you Fullmetal." Mustang says.

"Uh…" Al awkwardly watches the exorcists.

"…Allen?" Lavi immediately recognises the teen.

"Hey, Lavi." Allen forces a grin. "It's been while, huh?"

—

"Will they be okay?" Al watches the door close to the side room, leaving Ed, Mustang and him in the office.
"Of course." Ed shrugs as he crouches by the door and holds out his hands.
"Brother! Not again!"

—

"Have you been here the whole time?" Lavi sits across from Allen, Kanda and Lenalee on his left and right respectively.

"No." Allen shakes his head. "I've tried to keep moving."
"Why?" Lenalee asks sadly. "We could've helped you."
"Not if they had anything to say about it." Allen mutters.
"Like we'd care!" Lenalee cries. "We're your friends, we'd so anything to help you…"
"I know." Allen sighs. "I didn't want you to get in the same mess as me."
"We're always in a mess." Kanda scowls. "Our lives are just big messes, stupid beansprout."
"…Thanks?" Allen allows himself a laugh.
"As eloquent as that was…" Lavi smiles. "It's pretty true."
"So?" Lenalee smiles and takes Allen's hand. "Will you let us help you now?"

—

"Oh, and I need to tell you about the mission to the middle of the ocean!" Lavi laughs loudly. "All the Finders got sea sick and-"
"Can you shut up for one minute? Or my ears might start bleeding." Kanda growls.
"I have the voice of an angel, thank you very much." Lavi scoffs.
"Don't start arguing." Lenalee threatens. "Or else."
"It seems you haven't lost your control over them." Allen laughs.
"Hey, I'm not under the control over anyone-"

"Shush."
"…Like I said."

Even as the door swung open, the conversation continued, making for a very confused Ed, Al and Mustang.

"Uh…" Ed marvels at the surprisingly friendly atmosphere that had developed between the four, despite the harsh glares on the side of one.

"I assume things went well." Mustang says.

"Is everything okay now?" Al wonders.

Ed just shrugs. "I don't really know."

—

A few hours later.

"Oh, shit." Lavi swears at the clock on the nearby wall. "I said that I'd call Komui back."
"Should we tell him?" Lenalee glances over to Allen.
"…Probably." Lavi sighs. "But we can't let anyone else know."
"And why's that?" Mustang chimes in, one eyebrow raised.

"Unfortunately," Lavi scowls. "The Order isn't very fond of Allen."
"Yes?" Mustang presses.
"It's a long story." Lavi continues, slightly defensive. "But it doesn't have anything to do with you."

"Is that so?"

—

"I guess…" Allen stands in the doorway. "I'll see you tomorrow?"
"Definitely." Lenalee smiles. "We still have a lot to talk about."
"We'll be here tomorrow." Lavi grins. "Try not to go anywhere."
"I'll try." Allen laughs.
"Let's just get going." Kanda mutters. "The sprout isn't smart enough to run away again."

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thanks a lot for reading!

i accept ideas/suggestions for any of my stories especially ones i haven't posted in a while. I'm kinda stuck with this one and a few others so i might slow down for a bit.
i appreciate all your support and words of encouragement!

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