SCA: Hi everyone!

Ed: Finally

SCA:Shut up shrimp

Ed: I'M NOT A FREAKIN' SHRIMP!

SCA: Yeah, yeah, keep telling your self that

Ed: Grrrrr

Al: SCA doesn't own FMA.

And let the chapter begin!

*EDITED: January 13-15, 2011*

Chapter 5: Got music?

It had been an hour since Alice had gone charging into the Rockbell's guestroom. But only a few words had traveled through the air, a shock considering that the rooms other occupant was her best friend. But Emily claimed she was sleepy and too lazy to get up and Alice found that she agreed with her. So Emily had stayed in bed, curling up under the covers while Alice was sprawled out on the floor, snuggling with a blanket she had swiped from the elder's bed(While Alice didn't like to admit it, Emily was a month older than her).

After a while of vegetating, the two convinced themselves to go downstairs. The living room was empty when they got there but a little exploring showed that Al, Winry, and Pinako were in the back part of the house, working in the automail room. They found Armstrong in the backyard, cutting wood. Edward had gone off to see Trisha Elric's grave and Den had gone with him. As sad as the alchemist's trip was, Alice was glad he was gone for the moment. The tension she felt when speaking with him was almost sickening.

Figuring that there was nothing worth doing inside, the two went outside and sat down in the grass. Emily sighed and leaned back on her hands. Alice laid down on the grass, one arm on her stomach, the other covering her eyes.

"So..." Emily muttered, trying to start a conversation.

"So...just how did you get here?" asked Alice, squinting in the sunlight as she moved her hand to her forehead. Only seconds later she moved her hand back, realizing how horrible a decision that had been.

"No idea." Emily replied. "I just had this headache. It was worse than any others I've had before. I guess I passed out or something. When I woke up, I was here."

"Hmm...that's pretty much what happened to me." Alice commented.

"Strange."

"Yeah...you know, I've been wondering...not much, but a little. Do you remember any of the things I've told you about this...series?"

"Yeah, some. Why?"

Alice narrowed her eyes, her brow furrowing. "Well, if you remember the whole 'you go through the gate, you pay for it' thing...then why haven't we paid?"

"I remember that..." Emily muttered, tilting her head back. "Does it matter? I'd rather not lose a limb. Stop thinking so much, Allie."

"Eh...fine." Alice mumbled, sitting up. She leaned forward, resting her elbows on her knees. "I have a song stuck in my head."

"And what song is it?"

"The Cave."

"That's a pretty good song." Emily said, straightening up. "Why is it stuck in your head?"

"Dunno." said Alice. "But you know what they say. If you sing a song out loud, it will get stuck in someone else's head and leave you alone."

"Oh geez, don't tell me you're going to start singing."

Alice just smiled, turning to look at the tree in the yard.

"It's empty in the valley of your heart.
The sun, it rises slowly as you walk,
Away from all the fears and all the faults you've left behind.
The harvest left no food for you to eat.
You cannibal, you meat-eater you see.
But I have seen the same,
I know the shame in your defeat."

Emily let out a defeated laugh before joining her in song.

"I will hold on hope.
And I won't let you choke on the noose around your neck.
And I'll find strength in pain.
And I will change my ways.
I'll know my name as it's called again."

"'Cuz I have other things to fill my time.
You take what is yours and I'll take mine.
Now let me at the truth which will refresh my broken mind.
So tie me to a post and block my ears.
I can see-"

"What are you two doing?" A male voice interrupted. Both girls stopped their singing to see Ed standing there, watching them. Emily gave him a small smile while Alice avoided looking at him.

"Hello there!" greeted Emily,"Alice had a song stuck in her head and started singing it. I just joined her."

"Oh. What were you singing?" he asked, as Alice glared at Emily who in turn gave her a look. Alice forced herself to turn to Ed and give him an answer.

"The Cave by Mumford & Sons."

"That sounds...strange." the blonde commented.

"It's great." she replied dryly.

Emily just nodded in agreement.

The first thing Alice saw when she opened her eyes was white. The walls, the floor, the ceiling, everything. She looked around, too surprised to move. She flinched when she heard footsteps and turned to see a blonde haired, somewhat tall, girl standing there. It was the girl from before, the one with no face.

"Allie!" the girl cried, flinging herself at her. "Where have you been?"

"I...I don't...who?" Alice muttered, feeling very dazed and girl tilted her head a bit, probably studying her. Alice desperately wished she could see her face.

"Don't start this again, Alice. Now isn't the time."

"I-I'm sorry!" she exclaimed nervously. "But...I know you! I know I know you! I just...can't see your face...or hear your name."

"Of course you can't." Alice stiffened as the familiar voice was replaced by cold, almost terrifying one.

"Who?" She froze. The faceless girl now had a smile. A smile she knew.

"Ah, you recognize me then?" it said is a calm, echoing tone. It released her and stood up, changing forms as it moved. A soft blue light swirled around it as the detailed body of her forgotten friend was replaced by white, genderless one.

"Truth?" she whispered, unsure. He, or it, just grinned.

"Did you really think I had forgotten about you?" he asked, "Did you really think you didn't have to pay? Oh you will. Trust me, you will."

"W-what? When?"

"Now why would I tell you that? It ruins all the fun! You'll just have to wait and see. Both you, and your little friend. Now," he said, stepping back, his grin changing to a smirk. "Have a fun trip." He gave her a little wave and started to back away.

Alice blinked, narrowing her eyes in confusion. She was about to ask why when she heard a soft groan behind her. She slowly turned around to see a large set of floating doors. They were ivory color and covered with carvings. Something in the back of her mind told that she knew what the doors were. That very same thing told her to run like hell. But she wasn't fast enough.

The huge doors swung open, revealing a huge eye surrounded by moving shadows that slunk out towards her. Alice let out a scream as she tried to scoot away. The black shadows slithered over her, grabbing her and pulling her in. She screamed again, clawing at the ground and at the doors. Anything to keep her from going in.

"Help!" she cried, her horrified mind unable to come up with anything better.

"Oh shut up. No one can hear you anyway." Another scream escaped her lips as the doors of the gate closed, trapping her inside.

~X~

She woke up in the guestroom, panting, her hair sticking to her sweating forehead. She sat up, trying to catch her breath when she realized Emily was staring at her nervously.

"Allie? You ok?"

"Uh...maybe. Yes...no...I don't know!" she let out a sigh, pushing her damp hair back. "Emily, there's something I gotta tell you."

*EDITED: JANUARY 13-15, 2011*

SCA: Well, how is it? And yes, I know its not as long as last time, but I promise to try and make the next chapter longer!

Ed: Sure you will

SCA: Ed...

Ed: What?

SCA: Shutup

Ed: Fine -sticks tongue out-

SCA: Grr...

Al: What are we giving reviewers this time?

Emily:I have no idea. Alice come up with something

Alice: wha? Why me?

Emily: Just do it

Alice: Fine, how bout Al plushies?

Emily: That works. Please review!

By the way, there will be a time skip next chapter! Just a little warning! :D