I'm sorry that I disappeared, I doubt you want to hear my excuses, because I would have to give you a long list. The main huge one, that I wasn't feeling up to writing. Sorry. Though if anyone is interested, I'm more of an artist than a writer. So if you would like to see the sketches and drawing I've done over months related to this story, just ask. I'll try to set something up, like a tumblr for this fanfic or something else.

"Mustang."
"Wolf."

I stood back and observed the authoritative energy they created in front one and other. Mustang for being a well-known alchemist, and Wolf with his crazy protective attitude.

This free food better be worth it. Like really good or else I'm never accepting free food again.

"How do you know Kitty, Mr. Doggy?"
An irritated look flashed over the other man's face, quickly returning to his over confident demeanor. I rolled my eyes. I'm seeing a lot more of others' emotions now that I can sit back and calmly watch. My own emotions aren't in the way anymore.
"I ran into her, quite literally, and offered to help her carry her bag. Now to make up for my clumsiness I'm taking you two to lunch."

His smirk had a look that was too snide to match the generosity his words offered. I sighed tiredly. The grocery dilemma was partly my fault, he doesn't have to do this. He must have an ulterial motive. But Wolf'll have fun this lunch time. He has a lot of fun arguing. Well talking in general but that was normal for him. Arguing isn't as normal.

This will become annoying quick though, I'll interrupt before we waste anymore time.

"Where are we going to eat?"
"There's a diner I'm fond of and visit often not so far from here. I'll show you the way."
The second food was reintroduced into the conversation Wolf drooled with a stupid grin spread over his mouth. I had to stop myself from doing the same. I shouldn't have let myself get so hungry!

They really need to get over the stupid ego-fest they've started.

It's funny, usually it be me in that ego-fest. And Al would pull me out like the cool headed kid he is.

Al.

I hope he's okay, not too sad without me. It's my job to return him to normal but as I am now.

I'm not so sure it's possible. I haven't tried alchemy since this happened.

I think if he put his mind to it. Al could look through the notes and recover his body himself. He's just as smart as me really. Just with more sense to separate from the books once in awhile.

fond memories flooded into my head, the really good kind of memories. Running, playing, hillsides, rivers, the stuff before it went bad. But even after it got bad I still had Al by my side.

I really miss him.

I looked up and noticed Wolf waving his hand in my face.
"Uh?"
"Ah! Good! You worried me Kit! You zoned out the whole walk here!"
I was slightly startled but understood. I noticed I can be a very focused person. When I pay attention to something a million things could be happening around me and I'd never realize. And sometimes that focus goes into my own thoughts.
"Oh. So where are we?"
"Belle's diner."

"Already?"

"You must've been long gone! Jeez Kit!"

I rolled my eyes at Wolf's behaviour.
"Yea whatever let's go in."

Mustang waved to a waitress, who seemed happy to see him, then we were directed to a booth. I crawled in, wanting to be beside the window, I didn't feel comfortable on the open side. Wolf quickly sat himself beside me, as if protecting me from Mustang, who was probably going to sit across from me anyway.

The Colonel had a wicked smirk, and directed his attention to Wolf.

"Are you okay? You look upset Wolf."
"Perfectly fine, though I half expected a pervert such as yourself to come onto Kitty."
"I promise that is the least of my intentions."
"So you don't think she's good enough for you?"
"That wasn't what I had meant, it's just she's so young."
"Your a pedophile as well as a pervert? This might not end well for you, Doggy."
I don't want to get in the middle of this.

However, if I allow the already pompous Mustang have a staring contest with the newly arrogant Hughes we will be here all day. And I have too empty a stomach for that. Even if it would be amusing if you shoved away how irritating it is.

Glancing over I saw the grown men glaring at each other, It really is infantile.

Though what right do I have to judge, I was the same way, though there would of been a punch thrown already if it was me.
I can't tell if my newly acquired insight is mostly the other creatures doing, or actual maturing forced on me because of the experience in the lab. Probably a mixture of both, I'd still be more explosive if I was only Ed.

I growled in annoyance, their arguing is getting really piety.

Dropping my menu I tugged on a piece of Wolf's hair.
"I just want a ham sandwich, and water."
He gave me a apologetic grin, knowing I was irritated at him and Roy.
"Sure thing Kitty, We'll order as soon as the waitress ogling the Doggy comes over.
I nodded then looked over, and out of the clean window.

It's nice having food other then that gruel and dried meat chunks they'd feed us in that prison.

Two bowls of broth with chunks of indescribable meat dropped with a loud clatter on the concrete threatening to spill.
"Food! 17, Dr. Lars is going to be checking on that foot of yours so eat up and these two guards will bring you to him."
The woman checked two things off her list mumbling.
"17 and 20…"
She pushed up the glasses making them glare off the dim light hiding the crimson tinted brown eyes. A soft smile spread over her lips, a smile she'd previously rarely possess.
"Kitty. How are you sweetie?"
I glanced over at her, wishing she wasn't acting this friendly. I mewled softly letting the animal that partly made up myself take over for the speaking I could not take part in. This added sadness to the smile she had. Which was confusing to my already muddled thoughts.

"He's fine."
Her attention was directed to the other chimera in the cell, the one she called 17. Wolf glared at her his eyes seeming like they'd burn her if he willed. She seemed troubled by his attitude and huffed. Then the kind look came back directed towards myself.
"Is 17 mean to you Kitty? You have so much potential. I can only feel he's holding you back. You could be such a great chimera if he let you."
A sigh escaped her lips softly and the dark iris' glanced towards the ceiling. Contemplating something behind them that I could never know unless it was shared through speech.

"Well you should eat. Maybe we can play while Wolf is getting his foot fixed! What do you think?"
I was about to reply with another simple meow, then Wolf interrupted and yelled at her.
"Would you stop? He doesn't understand much! Get that through your head! And if he did he wouldn't be all friendly with you!"
That's actually wrong. Well the understanding part. I understand fine, I just have trouble talking. And it's dangerous to talk here. Wolf gets enough problems with it.

"I think he could if someone would try to listen to what he had to say."
How can someone so twisted sound so kind, seeming almost motherly? I can't understand her. She gives me shots but pets me behind the ears and talks to me not caring if I don't respond. I almost feel I could attach to this woman within this hostile environment. But a part of me is sick just thinking of it.

I finished slurping down the simple soup and set it down gently. Curling into a position only a cat could and I peer through the crease of my arm at her. Wolf set his now empty bowl down roughly.
"I'm done."
He was glaring at the women as she unlocked the door and ushered him towards the guards. He left peering over his shoulder growling at the woman.
She stayed behind sternly looking at him till he disappeared down the grey dim lit corridor. She turned to me with the same look that visibly relaxed back into a smile. I looked up at her hiding in myself due to the curled position I was in.

"Come on Kitty sit up, let's talk~!"
She rubbed my ear and I swallowed a purr escaping my throat.
"I know Wolf said you can't understand but I can't seem to believe him. You have a look in your eye very different from the other chimeras. I guess Wolf has it too but he's pretty close-minded. He doesn't even like admitting he's a chimera. But I can tell you know."
She touched his nose gently.
"I want you to think of me as Auntie~! 'Cause I'm here for you no matter what! And though I may be one of the bad guys in your eyes, I'm a good guy hiding among the bad."

After that the woman would personally give me my meals, everyday, and sit and try talking every day. She really liked me for some reason. I kind of liked her in a way.

She was the only kind person out of all the people working there. Wolf hated her though. He thought she was trying to take advantage of me with a gentle approach. Which I agree with, cause in a way it worked.

See Edward Elric would have never trusted a woman like her. That's why I can only assume I'm Kitty. Ed is there though. I feel like I am Ed just with new additions in my mind.

That woman, was sadly the only kind person in that place. Still untrustworthy.

She was seemingly good but obviously one of the scientists that trapped us there. Obviously intrigued with us chimeras. So I could not attach to her silk coated words.

"Kitty."

My attention faded from my introspection back to the reality surrounding me. My attention now directed to Wolf, who was jostling me out of me thoughts. I blinked my eyes knowing full well I'd look doe eyed with the confused expression I feel on my own face.

The parental grin he gave was nearly peaceful.

"you back with us? Your such a day dreamer Kit."

I looked down and was surprised to see the food had come without me noticing.

"You were out of it, I didn't want to bother you. You've been very tired all day."

I smiled appreciatively, then turned to Mustang.

"Thank you for treating us to this."

Mustang was a bit surprised from the politeness.

"It's no problem, Kitty."

I brought my attention back to the food.

I did feel very grateful for it.

Again, I'm sorry.