Chapter 2: The nighttime camp out. What happens next?

Author's POV

The ambush had gone off right after the train delivered the soldiers and supplies, the train had already gone. The Drachmans knew if they ambushed the alchemists, they would be so surprised they would split up and be unable to figure out who to hit quickly enough with their alchemy. After the initial shock many had scrambled and many couldn't use alchemy for fear of killing their own in the chaos, others just didn't care. The Drachmans were winning and a loud "RETREAT" sliced through the air. In their haste to run some alchemists forgot to help the wounded and others cared more about themselves. Any that were left behind were killed if they were on their way or captured and kept as Prisoners Of War.

Roy's POV

'Shit! I can't tell where I'm going! The trees make it darker than usual and since it's winter the sky is already getting darker.'

I continued running through the brush. I tightened my grip on Eds arm and slowly transitioned into a walk.

"W-what... n-now General." Ed panted but I could see a bit of fear in his eyes. Winter smoke (1)silently accompanied his words as he spoke and I knew what we had to do.

"First off, we need a shelter. In this winter even though there's no snow it will still be freezing and I know that are jackets are not warm enough to stay in at night. Could you gather some wood a transmute a shelter? You're alchemy would be faster than building it ourself. I'll make a campfire."

"Whoa! Hold it General Bastard!" He joked.

"You're forgetting, who here spent an entire month on a deserted island with no alchemy and was trained by a Sensei who spent the entire month in Briggs with nothing? I did. If anyone knows survival training it's me. First off is to get a bunch of dry sticks that have NO nature oil or any type of substance on it. They create too much smoke especially if it's too wet. We are in hiding. Smoke will get us caught. Second, I'll transmute a pot, some essentials and a shelter but that's it. We can't waste our energy out here. Third, we'll have to keep as quiet as possible or else we'll be found out. So go grab some wood and I'll carefully transmute a shelter first. When alchemy occurs the blue light that follows could be a dead giveaway. I can make the smaller items inside the shelter where we can barely see it."

I smiled at his genius.

"All right. Be careful, I'll be right back."

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When everything was done, Ed and I relaxed, there were traps set by rabbit trails, spears for fishing and a tiny covering on our fire with a rubber tube that extended from the fire to our shelter, keeping it warm inside. Ed truly is a genius.

Ed's POV

'After setting up all the traps, and the making our tools, I collapsed in a pile of blankets that I crafted from grass and leaves.'

"Ed, You can sleep if you want. I'll take the first watch." Roy told me calmly as he walked into the tent.

I smiled, "Thanks Mustang!" I started setting up the blankets more comfortably and soon lay down to sleep.

3 Hours Later

"ED! ED! WAKE UP! WE HAVE TO GO, NOW!" Roy whispered hurriedly to me.

I groaned, sleepiness still affecting my limbs and Roy growled and hauled me up.

"Whazzah hap'nen?" I mumbled

"They're coming this way come on we gotta run now!" I snapped my eyes open, now wide and alert. I grabbed some supplies and gear, stuffed them into bags and ran out handing one to Roy.

"Let's go now!" I whispered.

We ran out and into the forest where we hid in a small looking hole that was actually a large hollow trunk that fit both Roy and I if Roy climbed up the bark a bit, since he entered first.

I listened quietly as I could hear footsteps getting louder and crunching on leaves and sticks. Roy slipped a glove on but we both knew that it would be useless to use fire Alchemy in an area like this. I looked up and begged him to stay hidden just in case I got found out. His eyes told me that he wouldn't accept that but I still hoped anyway. We froze when the steps stopped in front of us. Breaths held, we watched the small shadow that slowly moved across the path.

Soon the foot steps started moving again and just when I thought everything was fine…

"Hey! I found someone! Shoot 'im!"

Bang!

A gunshot sounded and I just barely managed to duck in time before it embedded itself in the bark where I would've been standing. I ran into the open and back the way I came, hoping they wouldn't notice Roy and maybe he could possible escape. I'll never tell him but he is like a father to me and I have caused so much harm to those I care about, I don't want him caught up in it too. I kept running and turned when the camp site and ran in the direction of the lake.

' At least there I can transmute the ice of the lake behind me and slow down the Drachmans.'

I looked back and ran faster when I could see them slowly catching up. Another shot was fired but missed again. I made it to the lake just as another shot was fired. This shot hit me in the right leg.

"Auugh!" I shouted in pain. I tripped and slammed into the ice-covered lake, slipping father onto the lake before resting. My automail cracked the ice though and I watched in horror, as the crack got deeper and spread through the lake, creeping up on my spot. I heard Roy shout my name in fear before the clutches of the icy black water swallowed me whole.

Thanks for being patient for me. I know I don't update often. I lost my fanfiction flash drive and I still haven't found it. I use that flash drive to hold onto my chapters and stories. This is actually a hidden hobby of mine. My parents don't know so that also limits the amount of time I can update. Not to mention we have been having finals at school and they have been driving me CRAZY! Anyway thanks and review!

-Shadow Heart Hawk-eye