another chapter so soon! why am I setting the bar for myself up this high! I won't be able to update this often!
disclaimer: I attest that I do not own the characters used within this fanfic.
I hate this. I just do.
I positioned a black ribbon on my ribcage in a way that makes the dress puff out slightly in the chest area. I needed the illusion it caused. It doesn't matter if Wolf thinks I look like a girl. If I don't use these stupid ribbons I can't create the illusion of a figure.
Without the illusion I'll look like a boy in girls' clothing. Which I am, but I don't like it.
It would just be way worse if people didn't think I was a girl. My diminishing pride wouldn't be able to handle it.
Not that I care what people think or anything. I just wouldn't like the looks I'd get.
I tied another ribbon just above the hip. Then after fussing for a bit with the white dress, I decided the illusion was fine.
I shook my head and my hair rearranged itself out of the mess sleep had made of it. I threw on my black cloak and made sure the golden ears atop my head were hidden under the hood.
Everything is in check. I wish it wasn't such a hassle just to go outside everyday.
Slipping into the living room I noticed Wolf still sleeping.
"Wolfie?"
A grin was plastered over his face with drool falling into his hair.
"Of coarse I'd buy you flowers Gracia my darling~! What's the occasion? Nothing but my constant love for you my darling!"
He's sleep talking again. An exasperated sigh passed through my lips and I glared at the idiot.
But then a smile snuck onto my face, I couldn't help but smile.
He's such a good man. Everyone really missed him when we thought he was dead. I wish I could run right into the military building dragging him behind and yell, 'hey everybody Maes isn't dead!' that would sure stop everyone from what they were doing.
A sharp pain tightened within my chest. Would they even recognize us? And with us being chimeras would they still care? I shouldn't doubt my friends like this but I can't be sure.
It's better to think they might hate us if they found out anyway. So I don't one day just go and find them.
A giggling burst my train of thought.
Wolf was giggling in his sleep with that stupid grin. I need him up anyways so.
The man fell to the floor with a rough push.
"Ah!"
"Oh good you're awake! I need some money to pick up the groceries 'member?"
He sat up running his clawed fingers through the disheveled mess on his head. A confused look flickered his face then looked at me in anger.
"You tossed me on the ground!"
"You needed to wake up."
He growled warningly and I just offered a smile in return. He did not seem amused.
"You could have just woken me up!"
I pouted sadly, taking advantage of the wider kitten eyes I now possessed.
"And what fun is that? Now would you please give me some money so I can leave you alone?"
He grumbled while shuffling through his pockets.
"I just have a twenty to spare so use it wisely."
"I'm not stupid. I've shopped under a budget before."
He handed over the twenty casually. He got up and stretched his back while itching his chin.
"Yea I trust ya, just be careful ok? Don't get mugged? Don't let strange men grope you?"
I snarled in disgust. Like I would ever!
"You don't have to worry!"
"Oh and get milk!"
"I won't!"
I quickly made my way out and lightly tapped down the grimy staircase of the apartment building. When reaching the outside the sun covered my vision temporarily blinding me.
The apartment is so dark.
I walked calmly down the brick paved street of central. I still had to adjust to the light so everything looked to by washed out with a bright white.
There were merchants out selling trinkets and produce. It'd be nice to by some produce from the east.
Maybe even from Resembool. They had really great carrots and potatoes. Perfect for stew.
The supermarket sign hung loosely almost as if it would fall off as I walked through the door. Not very busy today either, it never is.
My eyes scanned the food while I walked down the aisles. I put a few things into the basket I had grabbed from the front. Then I saw it.
Milk.
"No!"
I do not care what Wolf says. I will not get cow secretion. I won't drink the horrid stuff. It tastes horrible!
But don't cats like milk? No! It doesn't matter! Cats are lactose intolerant anyway so I shouldn't even try! But I still have a human stomach. Augh! It's brainwashing me! I will not buy some stupid liquid from cow! Wolf said to get some though. No I don't care what he says. Milk is just too evil.
I was about to set the milk that mysteriously appeared in my hand but then I noticed the looks I was getting from other customers around me. They were probably questioning the growling girl holding the milk's sanity. I shoved the milk in the basket and escaped to the front.
You win this time milk.
The cashier smiled a dorky looking grin.
"How are you today, miss?"
I looked at him in irritation but a smile escaped my features. This kid is nice to me whenever he checks out my items. Great I've gone soft.
I had to practice sounding feminine awhile back and I pretty much have the hang of it now. As long as I just pass as a lower toned girl.
"I'm fine, just financial trouble."
"I can understand that."
He had a concerned tone but smiled brightly.
I don't want to believe it but I think the poor guy has a crush on me. And I really don't want to lead him on. It would be horrible to break his heart. He's a good kid.
I picked up my bag of groceries and waved goodbye slightly.
"Come again!"
Where else am I going to buy groceries? Well other then the produce stands but I buy from there anyway.
I hugged the bag in my arms peering over the brown paper. It feels really nice to be back in normal society. It's kind of different now though. I act a lot differently and don't see everyone as assholes anymore.
I have mixed feeling over if that's a good thing or bad thing. Generally it's a good thing. But it's a bad thing if you know me well.
It's almost refreshing looking at the world through the eyes of Kitty rather the Ed. I used to seek out the gloominess of everything. It's nice to be out of that slump.
But it's painful knowing that I shouldn't be like this. It's against nature.
I've kind of accepted I'm no longer Edward Elric. I may be mostly made up of him but the animals I'm combined with have won their own share of this body.
Maes may believe we won over the animals but I don't. I think the animals just didn't have enough share of the bodies to dominate the mix of souls.
I know I'm a mix of souls. I've even seen the other two in my dreams. And I see through their eyes as well as Ed's in the dreams.
I don't like those dreams, but they're a lot better then the nightmares I still have.
Nightmares like mom and Al hating me. And ones where no matter how hard I try Nina always dies.
I don't like those nightmares.
So I think I prefer the creepy dreams with the three creatures that make up myself.
I turned my head to greet the old woman who stood outside selling flowers everyday. She gave me a cheerful smile and mumbled something I good barely hear but sounded along the lines of.
"Such a sweet girl."
Just then I ran right into someone causing me to fall down. My hood flipped back and I caught it before my ears were uncovered. Sadly this sacrificed my groceries, which were now scattered over the red pavement.
The milk was still intact though.
"Damn."
I went to pick up the offending liquid, but a strong slender hand had beaten me to it. I looked up to see the owner of the hand and was faced with non other then Roy Mustang.
The man I despised since he passively controlled me and had me manage a train hijack. I ran into the bastard himself.
"Are you alright?"
A fake concern was plastered over his face. He really didn't care about some random girl. But a proper gentleman would be concerned so he would act the part.
His hand reached out toward me to help me up.
"I'm alright thank you."
I got up by myself rejecting the offered hand in spite. I really hated being polite to him but I wasn't going to just be rude. I don't feel like being a grump without reason anymore.
"I'm sorry, I just wasn't looking where I was going."
He smiled an evil smile I can only assume he imagines is charming. He must think girls swoon over him even if he does nothing but pretend.
I know how you really are bastard. And if you knew who I was you'd be back to your narcissistic ways. You wouldn't be treating me like a girl that's for sure.
"It's quite all right I was hardly paying attention myself. Do you need help with your groceries?"
"It's just one bag I can manage."
"No I insist."
Well this is getting annoying.
"Do you really see me as that weak that I can't even carry a single bag?"
He seemed surprised by my sudden snappy attitude. He seemed stuck on what to say next but then grabbed the bag without my consent.
"I do not think your weak. I just think I should help a young lady I accidentally knocked to the ground."
You really hate when the girls aren't pudding in your hands don't you Colonel?
"I said I was fine carrying it!"
He just smiled shrugging me off and walking along.
"My house is this way bastard!"
He seemed frozen for a second. He looked at me with his eyes glowing in recognition.
I froze. Shit! He'll know it's me!
The recognition was lost for some reason and he clicked his tongue.
"Children should not be using language like that."
"I'm 16!"
Surprise returned to his features.
"Really? I'd say you look around 12."
Anger swelled inside of me. Kitty could take an insult. But this was Roy Mustang we're dealing with, and he just called me short! This is when Ed shoves Kitty aside and lets loose the anger now usually controlled.
"Well then you'd be wrong! Get your eyes checked or something dumbass! I'm old enough to be in the fucking military!"
He sighed and looked at me with a hidden sorrow,
"Don't join the military kid. It's not all fun and games."
I stared at him for a bit. He seemed to think I was confused and had wanted to join.
"Well DUH! Who do you take me for! Why would I want to be a dog of the military!"
He seemed to be surprised by my outburst. Good, I won't be taken by as just some dumb kid.
He really shouldn't just assume people are generally idiots. Admittedly I use to think that way, but not anymore. People aren't always as stupid as they let on. Sure a lot of people are pretty stupid but you can't just assume.
"What's your name? Your so familiar."
Shit! I should really be careful.
I took a breath and calmed myself. Going back into n=my default emotion.
"I'm Kitty."
"Kitty?"
He seemed to recognize the name strangely enough. And he contemplated on it for a bit before he outwardly showed he remembered something.
"You live with Wolf right?"
How does he know who Wolf is? Has Wolf been visiting our old friends without me?
"Yes I do. How do you know?"
"I over heard him talking about you while at the bar."
Oh. He just met Wolf while he was at work. That makes more sense.
"Really? Was he saying bad things about me?"
"Not necessarily."
"That's good."
He seemed to be getting awkward around me. It was probably my change in attitude. Wolf told me it could be pretty freaky when I do that. I can't really help it though. My mind still isn't sure what I need to settle for as a personality.
"The Alibi Pub doesn't seem like the type of place you'd be drinking at."
I glanced at him. I could feel the pupils in my eyes slit.
"I normally don't. But I do appreciate change so I tried it."
I smiled softly. Change isn't always good. And change can be very uncomfortable at times. But yea I can appreciate it too. Even though I don't exactly like it.
I saw the apartment building and took the bag back from the man. I live around here I can go the rest of the way.
He seemed reluctant but nodded.
I was about to run to the apartment but he stopped me.
"Would you and Wolf like to join me to lunch?"
I was honestly surprised. I had no idea what he was thinking. We're just strangers to him!
"I'm sorry I don't want to waste money by eating out."
"No, it'll be my treat."
Free food. It be nice to be able to save some of the newly bought groceries for a different lunch.
"Oh well then. I'll just go put these away and get Wolf. Stay here please,"
I quickly made my way into the building and up the stairs. I walked in and set the groceries down just in time for Wolf to appear.
"Great I'm starving!"
"We're eating out today."
I was setting all the refrigerator items away.
"Kitty I really don't want to waste money-"
I interrupted him calmly.
"We're being treated."
A grin spread over his face. He must think I'm letting some poor kid with a crush on me treat him and myself to lunch. Boy that's really wrong. Ewe, if Roy had a crush on me.
"Come on he's outside waiting."
"Ooo you brought him all the way here~?"
I rolled my eyes.
"He insisted to help with the groceries."
Wolf snickered and trailed behind me till we got outside. And once he say who it was he completely stopped the amused behaviour and melted into a intense look.
"Mustang."
Well Wolf doesn't seem to appreciate that what he thought was going to be a dorky kid ended up as Mustang. Poor Mustang just wants to know why Wolf and Kitty are so familiar.