Warning: filler-ish chapter

Splotches covered my sight in red and white. I opened my eyes to the glare of the sun. Strange, all the windows in the apartment are barricaded with wood. How is there sunlight coming through? Once my sight readjusted I panicked, it wasn't any room in the apartment.

My hands trembled as I looked around. Dust floating daintily in the light around me. A dream-like sense washed over me. Even though I don't know where I am, it's very familiar.

Metal clinks echoed on the walls. My heart raced and my vision blurred in my hurry to see where the noise was coming from.

Alphonse gave me a timid wave.

"I didn't want to wake you yesterday, so I brought you to a dorm."

I rubbed my fore head, to clear my head, eyes wide.

"Oh."

He continued saying something or another. Though I didn't know what to do. Wolf would worry that I've been out all night. Probably tore apart the entire town by now. I wish he would just calm down.

I stared at my palm, when did it get this dirty? I scraped some of the black off.

"-and are you ok?"

I looked up at Alphonse. Smiling at him softly, he's such a good kid. I don't know how I'm related to him. I used to be so loud and brash, him and mom were both so calm and polite. I must have been seen as the odd one out when others saw our family.

"I'm fine." I narrowed my eyes and pouted playfully. "What do you think you're doing bringing stray girls to your room?" I chuckled as he started stuttering over that. He was jut worried, but it's fun to tease him.

I really missed him.

He noticed my change of mood and stopped ramblings nonsense to defend his decisions. Reaching over he pat my head.

My hands snapped up to check if the hood was still there. Life had returned to my lungs when I found the fabric still secured over my gold tresses, plus some other attributes that cause the need for a hood.

He didn't question me, though he looked like he wanted to.

Standing up, I brushed off any dust from the dress.

"It's been very nice seeing you Alphonse. Though my guardian is probably tearing off light fixtures and biting off heads left and right trying to find me."

He sighed, an amused sound echoing off in the hollow inside.

"That's how I feel trying to find my brother. If our positions were switched I'm sure he'd have destroyed the town already."

I would have, even as Kitty, I wouldn't stand for it if I thought Alphonse might be in danger.

"I think where ever he is, he wouldn't want you to worry, but he himself is worried for you."

"That's sounds exactly like my brother."
I smiled softly at him. He's fully convinced I'm not his brother, and it feels bittersweet.

As amused as I feel that my acting is developed enough to faze even my brother. I feel disappointed that he doesn't know. He was able to tell at first, why'd I have to trick him?

It's worth it if my brother stays safe and out of the lab's clutches.

He got up, looking at me silently, probably thinking to himself.

"Would you like me to walk you home?" He scratched his helmet, sounding unsure of his inquisition.

I shook my head gently after some thought. I didn't want to say no but I'm too worried to say yes.

"I'm fine Al. Though you can show me out of the dorm building if you want."

He nodded once in understanding. Leading me down the hall. There were other soldiers in the halls. None really spoke to us but some stared as we walked past.

Then someone grabbed my shoulder. I stiffened, lungs turning into concrete. I let out a small squeak. Al immediately swung his vision to me, fully alerted.

Though I heard a warm voice vibrate from behind me. It was obvious the voice was the owner of the arm. And I noticed how Al visably relaxed.

"Havoc, look how much you scared her. Please say something instead of grabbing when you greet someone."

The hand loosened and fell off of my shoulder. I turned, looking up at the grinning man.

"Sorry kid, just noticed that you had someone extra towing behind you. I almost thought it was your brother, though I'm sure if you found Ed you would've said something."

He looked down at me, something that probably would have infuriated me before. Especially considering Havoc has a bit of a height privilege, taller than even Roy.

"So what's your name? And what's Al here doing bringing you around?" He asked me, sounding curious. I leaned away from him, feeling anxious.

"Her name is Kitty, I brought her here because she was asleep in the grass by the canal and I couldn't just leave her there."

Havoc nodded, stroking his chin thinking about something.
"Sounds good, I'm Jean Havoc." He held his hand out for me to shake.

I nervously took it, and he could probably tell how nervous I was.

"You going to stop by the office?" He let go and looked up at Al.

"Well no, she said she had to go home."

My head flew up and down, making me seem urgent.

"Guess I'll let you go then. Come by later Al, if you're not too busy." He walked the opposite direction we were heading, lazily waving his hand as he went.

"I'm sorry about that Kitty."

"It's fine. He seems very nice." I assured him. I was only nervous because I didn't want to be exposed.

"He's very nice! So are the others!"
Smiling I continued walking along the side walk.
"Bye Al."

The weather was much brighter then it had been the day before. Though it was still wet on the concrete. I picked up the skirt a bit so it didn't get wet. Flushing a little bit from the feminine behaviour. It'll be great to get back and out of this outfit.

I strolled careful through the alleyways, not wanting to cause trouble in this part of Central. The people in this area are never really friendly. Not that I can't handle it, just that I shouldn't.

I slunk to the apartment, not wanting to alert any residents of my presence.

I felt so happy to see the rusty doorknob and rotting door.

Though as soon as I stepped in, I was off my feet in a second.

Looming above me was the silhouette of Wolf, looking less than happy.

I grinned sheepishly, prepared to defend myself.
"Where were you?" His glasses glared white light dangerously.

"I ran into someone else. Al this time, I guess I fell asleep near the canal and he got worried and took me to the dorms."

"Kitt, we're trying not to get close to them. I know it's hard but it keeps them safe,"
Looking down at my hands, I sighed.
"I miss them, though I really miss Al more. And I'm sorry because it must be really painful to be away from Miss Gracia and Elisia for so long."

Wolf nodded sadly, looking forlorn.
My sight had long ago adjusted, easily seeing everything with my night vision.

"Maybe you should go take a quick shower and get dressed. "

I nodded quietly, not wanting him to be upset anymore. While passing by I gave him a quick hug. Then ran into the bathroom.

I don't really have a beta so I'm sorry for any nasty mistakes. I'm using this story to practice my writing. I still have a ways to go before I consider myself at all good at this...