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Chapter 4

Moisture dripping was the only sound that echoed throughout this damp dark corridor. Colonel Mustang, Lieutenant Hawkeye, Havoc and Breada were quietly moving down the hallway. Visibility was poor, so the group was extra cautious. Every room they had come across was inspected for any presence of life. But so far all they had discovered were damp smelling, rotten old rooms.

"Man it really stinks in here," complained Havoc while holding his nose.

Breda glanced back at him "Shh, quit complaining"

Havoc made face back "But it does. I wonder how much further until we find the kid?"

"You two keep quiet, we don't want to announce our presence!" Hawkeye intervened, with a glare.

But it was to late for that.

In the darkness, Isaac Grey smiled to himself. He knew they had come. It wasn't difficult to hear their footsteps against the rough floor. He turned to his creation who was sitting in the corner of the room. He could only make out Ed's eyes glowing in the dark.

"I think we have visitors."

Edward came out of the darkness with a grin on his face. He looked above him listening to his surroundings. His grin grew wider, revealing his teeth.

Ed looked at his master with that evil smile, his eyes reflecting the small amount of light "Yes master," was all that he said as he leapt up, disappearing into an air duct in the ceiling.

Isaac looked up to the where Ed disappeared and laughed.

****The corridor*****

Roy was leading his team down the long the corridor. It wasn't a pleasant atmosphere to be in. Roy's heartbeat was thumping fast in his chest as they walked further down the damp hall. It seemed the further he lead them the faster his heart was beating. He felt like he was going to find something soon, and when he did, it wasn't going to be good.

Suddenly a noise up ahead caught his attention. It sounded like something dropping from a great height. Roy and the others prepared themselves as they walked closer to the source.

Roy suddenly stepped on something. He looked down and noticed it looked like a panel that had fallen from the ceiling. Looking up to confirm this, he wondered if this is what had made the noise earlier. Glancing up ahead, he noticed what seemed like eyes glowing back at him in the dark.

"Watch your self," He warned his team, "I believe something is in front of us."

Breda nervously looked around the others "What?"

They all drew their guns out. Listening to the silence, the only sound was that of something breathing further down the corridor."Who's there!" Mustang sounded confident. He could see the glowing orbs flicker as if they were blinking.

Roy then heard a snicker echoed towards them.

"Answer me! Who are you!"

"Heh, I am no one," the voice answered back.

Roy blinked in realisation 'I know that voice! It can't be?' He then lost his patience and snapped his fingers. The fire lit up the hallway for a moment. It was enough time to see who it was.

"FULLMETAL!"

Edward just laughed at him "Fullmetal, who is this Fullmetal?" Ed then pointed at them "I won't let you pass. In fact you won't be leaving this place alive."

He began to approach them.'

He's is not himself,' Roy thought. "He's been brainwashed. Use all necessary force just don't kill him!"

Mustang and the others prepared themselves just as Edward began to charge them.

****Another part of the building****

Major Armstrong and his team were headed down another corridor similar looking to the one Roy and his team were in. When they all entered the old warehouse together, Colonel Mustang told them to go search this way and he lead the other half of the group in the opposite direction.

So far they weren't having much luck finding Edward. Just dark, empty rooms with abandoned furniture.

"We don't seem to be having much luck Major," Falman concluded.

"Do you think Colonel Mustang has discovered anything?" Al's voice revealed how worried he was.

Major Armstrong turned back to the suit of armor "I don't believe so Alphonse. As I am sure the Colonel would've informed us if he had."

Alphonse sighed with disappointment. He was really worried about his brother. Every minute that passed by only made the young boy more anxious.

Suddenly a loud noise could be heard echoing from somewhere.

"Huh! What was that," gasped Fuery.

"Hmmm, that sounded like gunshots," Major Armstrong said as he looked around to confirm which way the noise came from.

Falman cleared his throat "Major what should we do?"

"Quickly follow ME!" Major Armstrong then punched his way through a wall in the direction of the gunfire.

****Back in the Corridor****

Edward had transformed his automail arm into a blade and aimed for Roy's head. The Colonel dogged it and snapped his fingers in response. He created a huge fire ball. Edward just lunged through it with ease, not even getting singed.

Hawkeye shot at Edward to protect Roy, Havoc and Breda copied her actions trying to hit him in non vital areas. But they were finding it difficult to track him.

Suddenly Edward quickly changed direction and fell back.

That's when more bullets were shot at him. Edward looked like he was dancing passed all the shots as he travelled further up the corridor. When they ceased fire, Ed landed on the ground in a crouched position.

He looked up and grinned at them all. Untied hair dangled in front of his face over his eyes. He licked a small drop of blood that dripped down his face."Heheheh, Looks like you got me." he crouched lower, ready to pounce at them. "My turn." he grinned as he darted at them once again.

More rounds were fired as he once again run past it all, this time without a scratch.

"What the hell! The kids' like a freaking monkey or something!" Havoc had to yell over the noise as he reloaded his weapon while Breda covered him.

"No Shit! I can't even get a shot near him!"

"LIEUTENANTS," Hawkeye suddenly cried, "Quick, Ed's going after the Colonel!"

Roy couldn't believe Ed's speed and inhuman movements. Edward didn't really care about the other military people, he was fixated with the Colonel. He was a great challenge for him and he enjoyed it.

Mustang snapped his fingers once again sending fire Ed's way. He moved backwards as he kept the flames coming. Edward jumped and ducked under each wave. Ed clapped his hands together and the earth beneath Roy's feet began to shoot up spears randomly at him.

He dodged them and snapped his fingers as fast as he could to avoid being hit. Ed clapped his hands once more and this time got lucky, he knocked the Colonel off his feet. He fell backwards grazing his right cheek on the tip of one of the spears.

"Damn it!" Roy got back on his feet, ready to fight back once more.

Edward lunge at him, his hands ready to clap together when suddenly a huge explosion came from the wall in between Ed and Roy.

Edward covered his eye's with his arm and squinted.

Dust filled up the corridor quickly drifting through the entire area. When the dust cleared Major Armstrong was standing there, shirt off and revealing well toned muscles. Alphonse stood behind him, searching for his brother.

"Colonel, it seems you are need of some assistance." Armstrong said as he flexed his muscles.

Edward gave a snarl and quickly leapt up out of sight into an air vent again, disappearing into the darkness.

"Just in time Major." The Flame Alchemist looked up to see Ed had vanished. "Where did that runt go!"

"Everyone regroup," Hawkeye called out as she stood behind the Colonel, watching his back.

The rest of the team did a similar formation while searching their surroundings.

"What happened? Was it Brother?" Al brought his arms up, ready for a fight.

"I'm afraid Fullmetal was the one that attacked us. He is not himself at all," Mustang explained.

"The kid has gone wacko on us," Havoc added.

Fuery let out a stifled breath while shakily holding his gun, staring into the darkness of the corridor.

"Colonel, this sudden silence is suspicious." Major Armstrong braced himself for whatever was to come.

"Just watch your backs," replied Roy.

He then began clicking his fingers to light up parts of the dark corridor to try and find where Edward had vanished to.

Unknown to them Ed was right above their heads, watching and waiting for the right moment to strike them. He could sense their feelings and was amused by it. He could tell some where frightened or nervous. Unlike them, he could see clearly in the dark. So he used the darkness to his advantage and was stalking the group below him.

The group then began to move slowly along the corridor in the direction Ed had originally came from. They didn't know what was up ahead but Ed knew they were heading towards a stairwell that lead to the basement. That was where his master was hiding.

'I can't let them get to close to my master!' He had to think quickly on what to do with the now larger armed group.

The Colonel didn't like this silence either. The building itself was creepy enough but now the atmosphere inside had become eerie. He was leading his team into unknown territory and he had to show them a brave front. At least all of them had now joined together so he was feeling more confident about the situation.

Edward noticed the Colonel had moved slightly ahead from the group as he snapped every so often, lighting up the dark in front of him.

Edward grinned, knowing his opportunity was coming.

Suddenly a loud crash came from above their heads, they all looked up. Ed landed on Mustang's shoulders, knocking him to the ground. With his automail arm he held Roy across his chest from behind, as his newly clawed hand held his throat tightly.

Ed had his back to the rest of the team and knew it was a dangerous position to be in. Quickly he moved himself and the Colonel to face them.

Several hammers were pulled back as the troops aimed their guns.

Ed gave a sinister grin "I wouldn't if I were you," he warned, squeezing Roy's throat, causing him to choke. "Not when I have your Commander in my grasp!"

"Edward Elric! Stop and think what you are doing," Armstrong asked, trying to get through to him. He had his hands up and moved slightly forward to try and approach them.

Ed's grin grew even more darker "Hear that Colonel? He wants me to think about what I am doing?" He briefly paused for a moment. "HAH! I think I know what I want to do."

Ed leaned in close to Roy's ear. The Colonel could feel Ed's breath against his neck. "My master told me to kill you." Mustang gasped for air in response while grabbing at Ed's arm, trying to pull it away. But Edward was much stronger then him

"BROTHER STOP THIS!" Al shouted out realizing what his brother was going to do.

Ed's body froze and his grip loosened a little when he looked at the suit of armor staring at him. His eyes shook with terror.

'He was in my dreams.'

Roy noticed his response when he saw his brother.

Alphonse looked straight into Ed's fearful eyes."Brother?" He approached him cautiously. "Brother? It's me, Brother. Alphonse. You have to let go of the Colonel. I know you don't want to kill him!"

Ed didn't know what to do. He released Roy completely, causing him to fall, coughing and spluttering on the floor. Riza had rushed to his side as Edward backed away from them.

His face twitched into a snarl "DON'T COME NEAR ME," he growled.

"But Brother," Al said with a sad voice.

"WHY! Why do you keep calling me that!" He stood in a fighting stance, prepared to defend himself.

Roy sat up with the help of Riza, rubbing his throat."Fullmetal! Pull yourself together," he said as he stood up, wobbling slightly.

The rage in Ed's eyes glowed in the darkness. "I AM NOT FULLMETAL!" He panted and clenched his fists "Stop calling me that! I don't know you people. I DON'T KNOW YOU!"

Edward wasn't sure what to do and he started panicking. His mind was frantically going all over the place. 'I know I don't know them. I know! But I do recognize their faces. That armor? THAT ARMOR!'

Ed turned and stared back at him. Sweat started to drip down his face, his hands were shaking. His fearful confused eyes staring at them.

Mustang noticed the change in Edward when Alphonse confronted him. It was like something clicked in his memory and he was scared of it. He didn't know how to respond.

"Edward," Roy said calmly as he began to approach the frightened, confused boy.

"Colonel?" Riza went to halt him but he just pushed past her.

Ed became defensive again "Stay there! Don't come near me," He warned.

But the Colonel kept approaching him.

Ed looked frantically for an exit. But this time he was trapped in a corner. "MASTER! Where are you? HELP ME!" But unknown to him, his so called master had already escaped without him.

At this time so many thoughts were running through his head, he failed to notice the Colonel. Before he knew it he was being embraced in a hug from the man. The look of shock appeared across his face. He was scared. Ed tried to squirm away.

"It's ok Edward. You can stop now. You're safe." The Flame Alchemist tried to calm him down. Ed didn't realized it but tears were now rolling down his cheeks.

'I know this man. I know all of them.'

Suddenly his memory came back, flashing before his eyes. The experiment, the hospital, what he had become, his friends and his brother.

Ed suddenly let out a heart filled sob and he embraced Roy back while clutching to his jacket.

"I'M SORRY! I..I..I'm so sorry!" Ed sobbed loudly. "I didn't know what I was doing!"

"Brother! It's ok. It's not your fault," Al reassured him.

The team looked on with sadness and pity in their eyes as they watched the poor tortured boy sobbing loudly into Roy's shoulder.

The Colonel embraced him until he calmed down a little. He stroked Ed's long hair as a gesture of comfort. Roy then let go of Ed as he stood up. Still holding out his hand with a warm smile on his face.

"Come on, let's get out of here."

Ed looked up with teary eyes and accepted Roy's hand as he helped him to his feet.

Edward then looked over at Al and smiled at him "Al," he manage to say before his feet gave way and he slumped over.

Roy manage to catch him before he hit the floor. He was limp in his arms.

"BROTHER!"

"It's ok. Your brother is probably exhausted. He's been through a lot," The Colonel assured Alphonse. "He just needs some rest."

Major Armstrong came over to Roy and took Ed from him.

"It looks like you need some as well, Colonel. Mr Elric must have been a challenge for you?"

Roy laughed at his statement "The kid is ALWAYS a challenge Major. You should of known that by now?"

Major Armstrong chuckled slightly and smiled.

"Sir, we still have to find Isaac Grey," Hawkeye suddenly reminded him.

"Forget it," Havoc interrupted, "he's probably long gone by now."

Falman nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, let's just get out of here," added Breda.

"Good idea. Its scary in here," Feury let out a sigh and put his gun away.

****The next day****

The military had searched the entire warehouse and had confiscated all the equipment and left over experiments that had been left behind. There wasn't any clues on where the mad man, Isaac Grey had disappeared to? But they would find him. Colonel Mustang guaranteed that.

Ed had been placed in a bed, back at the Command Centre. A Doctor had come and addressed any wounds the boy had while he was unconscious.

Roy and Alphonse had checked over him to see what the crazy scientist had done to him. They noticed his nails, teeth and eyes.

Roy had also noticed the kids unbelievable strength and agility. He had no idea what that man had done, but it was certain it couldn't be undone.

Ed is going have to cope with being slightly inhuman from now on. He didn't know how the kid was going to react once he woke up but he would have to be there to support him when he did.

In Ed's room, the Colonel and Al sat quietly, watching over him. Roy had Lieutenants Hawkeye and Havoc guarding the door outside.

He decided not to tell Ed's mechanic Winry anything yet as he didn't know how the young girl would react. In fact, he wouldn't know how Ed would react.

Roy had noticed Edwards slightly pointed ears and saw the I.D tag that was clipped into the one. "E.E 101," he muttered to himself. 'Probably some sort of experiment number?'

It was a while later when Ed stirred in his sleep. His tired eyes flicked open revealing the abnormal ones he now possessed. He groaned slightly as his sensitive eyes reacted to the light in the room.

As he had been living in the dark for a long time, he needed to adjust. He rubbed his face, when his vision became clear, he looked to the left of him to a man and the suit of armor sitting by his bedside.

Roy smiled at him then asked, "Do you know who we are?"

He hoped the boy had not forgotten.

Ed stared at them for a moment before he answered.

"Yes, you're Colonel Mustang." He looked over at Al, "and you," A tear rolled down his cheek. "Al. You're Al."

"Brother, I am so glad you're alright." Al's tone sounded relieved.

A look of happiness spread across Roy's face. He was glad Ed knew who they were. He didn't want to face another fight with the kid.

"Are you feeling alright?"

Ed wiped at his face, "I think so. Just tired."

"Do you remember what happened," Roy asked.

Ed gasped when he heard that question. He remembered everything.

He looked the Colonel straight in the eyes."I know I wasn't dreaming," he said. "But I felt like I was in a dream world. I knew what my body and mind were doing and what I was thinking at the time but subconsciously the real me knew it was wrong! I was confused, I couldn't control what I did. If you what I mean?"

"It's ok Brother, you was being controlled by someone else."

Ed gave a small smile as he looked back at the Roy and noticed the bandage on his cheek. "I'm sorry, Mustang." He gestured to his wound. "I am really sorry, I wish I had more control of myself! I never intentionally would harm anyone."

Roy looked surprised at Edward's sudden apology. He smiled at him and patted Ed on the head."It's alright Edward. It's just a scratch. No harm done."

Ed laughed nervously back at him and then gasped. He suddenly panicked.

"Oh my god! That man! What has he done to me?" As he sat up in his bed, he looked at his flesh hand and noticed his sharp fingernails. "Claws?" He then felt his ears. "That's not normal! WHAT! An Earring?" He then realized his teeth.

He felt them with his finger and noticed their sharpness.

"Please tell me I don't have a tail! I don't have a tail right!"

Roy and Al couldn't help but laugh.

"No, no. Brother you don't have a tail!"

Edward gave out a huge sigh of relief.

'Of all that he's been through, he asks if he's got a tail?'

Roy chuckled, "Fullmetal, I am glad to see you're back to your old self."

"Heh heh, Well sort of. I'm just glad I don't have a tail too." Ed smiled. "I remember that man telling me I'm not a chimera. But I know I've got animal strengths in me. I mean look at my hand and teeth for starters. How can I not be a Chimera?"

Roy shrugged, unsure of how to answer him.

"We know your DNA has been mingled with animal DNA but I think to be a true Chimera your mind and body have to be merged with one type of animal," answered Alphonse.

"Regardless what that man did, I am going to make sure YOUR involvement in it stays quiet," Roy mentioned as he pointed at Ed.

Edward and Alphonse looked surprised.

"Well you don't want your brother being dragged off to one of the labs to be experimented on do you?" Roy said with a stern look on his face.

A sweat drop dripped down Ed's face suddenly. He laughed nervously again. "Heh heh, I suppose I am lucky I still look human."

"Relatively Human." Commented Roy.

"What!" Ed panicked.

"It's not just your nails and teeth Brother. Your eyes have changed too," informed Al.

"WHAT!" Ed gasped. He looked around the room for something to see himself. He caught a glimpse of his reflection in the window. His eyes were reflecting the light from the room, so from this distance they looked like they were glowing.

Ed hurried out of his bed and dashed to the window. He could clearly see his eyes in his reflection. "They look like a cats," he said out loud.

"Fullmetal are you okay?" Roy asked with worry.

Ed sighed as his shoulders slumped, his daze dropping to the floor."It's fine." He turned round and looked at the worried pair. "I suppose I can benefit from my new abilities. At least I can hide it."

He shrugged and gave them a typical wide smile. "Could have been worse! I could have had a tail!"

Roy and Alphonse again laughed at Edward. Despite what had happened to him over the past few weeks, he was looking at the world with a positive attitude.

'At least he's taking it better then I thought he would. He's really grown up!'

THE END

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