Chapter 2: A New Homunculus
Just after the Colonel had dragged me out and gave me a nice long talk with me regarding about the situation regarding Ice, or the Aqua Alchemist, I found myself trudging back towards my room, Al following behind me with a complete sweatdrop on his forehead. Obviously, I didn't like this, and the fact that now that the girl that was supposed to be DEAD was actually alive with another soul occupying the body itself. Such a twisting turn of events and how my day goes running on with bringing the injured girl into the military's hospital. Thank goodness that I was finally off the hook.
"Uh, Brother? What are we going to do now that the girl preoccupying Ice's body?" Al asked me, following after me as like he always does. Typical Al.
"We don't do anything. We just wait until she is fully recovered from her injuries and back on her feet. Then the Colonel will know how to deal with her." I replied back to my brother."But boy what an eventful day that was.." I added with a groan. Approaching in our room, I turned the knob on the door and stepped inside, heading straight for the couch and flopping onto it, my arms propped up on the top of the couch's edge. It was relaxing now since The Flame had told him to relax for the rest of the day.
"She claims to have came from another world but she acts so much like Ice. The way she speaks and the way she moves. Is is possible that there are one and the same but also different as well?" My brother prompted in curiosity. I stared up at the ceiling.
"You never know that answer but it is possible. It's even possible another self of ours is on the other side of that Gate also." I responded, tracing random transmutation circles on the ceiling with my eyes."It's almost supernatural that the body of Ice has been alive again. Love to wonder if that damn Scar would be surprised."
"I don't know. Maybe he will be or maybe he might be just more infuriated or something." Al suggested, scratching the back of his metal head with his hand. I shifted my glaze to stare at him.
"Either way, I wouldn't want to find out if that comes. Scar has been a pain in the ass for the military as it is." I intoned before I rose from the couch's seat and headed for the window. Standing in front of it, I flew open the currents quite widely and stared out at the city which was busy with the citizens and as well the military men. It was getting nightfall soon and I had began to worry that something might happen at nighttime, in the very depths of my room. I didn't get why I had that feeling within me but my gut told me that something about this seemed to be off, especially the way how Ice's body was revived once again. Talk about something big.
To push the thoughts aside of the strange feeling, I turned back to see Ed on the couch and seemed to be in deep in thought. Even in the suit of armor, I knew exactly what my brother was thinking and what he is plotting. Al is almost like an open book, easy to read and know what he thinks. I walked over towards Al and settled down next to him.
"Brother?" He spoke moments after I settled down.
"What is it Al?" I asked, giving permission to go on for what he is about to say.
"I have been thinking," Al continued,"About that girl that just came into our world. What was her original name? Violet. I think she isn't alone coming here. I think there is another one who came here." That caught my attention.
"Another one? As in another person passing through the Gate?" I questioned further, staring at my brother. Does he mean someone else is here that is not from my world? Curiosity began to eat away on me. My brother nodded.
"Uh huh. And they might be here right now, in Central City." He added."I'm scared brother. I have a feeling we are going to meet this 'person' tonight. What are we going to do?"
"Don't worry Al. We'll figure something out and how to face that person. Both you and I know that the other person is probably related to Violet somehow. Or I mean Ice." I consoled him, comforting him that everything would be alright. But will it be alright? I wasn't so sure. Things seem crazy right now and I just want to not have been pulled in by this crazy charade. Not to mention things bending in for the worse too. I wonder at times if I can even cope with that.
"O-Okay brother." Alphonse weakly muttered back. I looked at him. I knew Al wondered who was that person and in which body did he/she stayed inside. I wonder that too which not only made me curious but also a bit excited. Maybe that person is going to be on our side. But again, I was not sure.
Awww damn! I screeched in my thoughts. What the hell is there to worry? I'm just being a complete idiot in worrying about this! Argh! Shaking my head I rose to my feet just to clear some thoughts out of my mind and of my curiosity misery.
Misery or not I suddenly felt something in front of me in the window. I paused. What was that? Staring at it skeptically, I made sure to not move a muscle from where I was, which happened to be in the middle of the room. Whatever it was, I knew I might be facing something big. Something dangerous. Gut instinct had told me to be careful at all times. Alphonse seemed to notice as well and was up on his feet, moving his head around to figure out the source of the person in the room.
"W-Who is in the room, brother?" Alphonse whispered quietly, his voice shaking as he spoke. I could tell he was scared.
"I-I don't know Al but I know we are facing something dangerous here. It could be anything we have never seen before. Just remain quiet and keep cautious." I replied back, my voice turning into suspicion. I tensed where I was, ready to use my alchemy to shoot out whoever might be in the room. The room was quiet. WAY too quiet to be heard or seen. I need to be ready at all costs. Anything could happen in Central, especially when there are those Homunculus running amok in the city.
Just then, the room began to grow dark and black as hell, causing my body to stiffen immediately. What the hell? Why is the room suddenly so dark? And I can't see a damn thing! I thought as I looked around, trying to adjust my vision to the darkness. Nothing worked. That worried me and I was also worried for my brother as well.
"Edward Elric. Alphonse Elric." A voice that sounded like a woman spoke rather ominously.
"Who the hell are you!?" I responded back sharply, anger lacing my tone. A laugh echoed.
"Who I am isn't the issue. If you value your life..." Something graced against my neck. It felt like sharp and cold. Really cold,"Then you better answer my questions like good boys." I wanted to use my alchemy until I realized I was wrapped around with something on my body, causing me to stuck in my place. I heard Alphonse whimper somewhere in the darkness. I knew that whoever it was must have used the same method on the mark. I gritted my teeth.
"Answer my question first before I answer yours!" I bellowed out in the darkness.
"Very well. I am known as Misery and if you humans called it, a homunculus." The voice answered.
"Misery..." I hissed lowly.
"Now then. Answer my questions and then no harm shall be brought upon you. Torture isn't gonna be fun is you are not going to cooperate." Misery sneered. I didn't answer, being as I have no choice."Good. Now the first question. That girl you have in the Central. Is she that new revived Lieutenant Ice?"
"Yes she is." I answered curtly.
"Is she also known as Violet?" My eyes flashed with surprise.
"How...do you know that?" I asked.
"...That is all I needed to know. I have a nice nap." Misery smiled. I felt something pierce at the back of my neck which suddenly made me feel fuzzy in vision. I tried to fought it the best I can but cannot. I felt like I was slowly slipped into blackness, and into the unconscious state. I gritted my teeth.
"Why..." I struggled against my words, wanting answers. Misery laughed.
"Why? There is no reason why. I just have some business with the Lieutenant that is all." Was her answer.
"Don't...you dare...harm her...after what she has been through!" I managed to hiss, my conscious slipping away from my grasp. I knew I cannot fight it much longer. I am still gonna resist.
"No worries. Nothing too horrible will happen. Not yet anyway." Misery sneered. I gritted my teeth but I couldn't hold it any longer. Feeling my consciousness slip away, I feel into blackness.
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When I woke up again, I was on the floor, with a extremely painful headache pounding. I groaned and pulled myself up from the ground, holding my head as I looked around. I was back in my room again and Al was next to the wall, slumped over and probably unconscious. Unable to find myself the will to get up and walk around, I crawled towards him and tapped onto the metal armor.
"H-Hey Al...Wake up...come on answer me!" I called out, tapping continuously with complete worry. just what did that Homunculus Misery did that caused him to be unconscious as well? I was worried of course. Heck, if Misery broke that seal...I closed my eyes momentarily just to push that thought out and opened it, tapping again.
"Brother?" A voice came from the armor again and I saw the light return in his eyes. I was relieved.
"Geez, don't scare me like that. You have been unconscious for awhile." I looked at him.
"Yeah...I don't know how that Homunculus did it but I was knocked out." Al admitted, but then a groan I heard from him."With a headache..." He added.
"Yeah...I have the same thing too. It's almost freaky." I agreed. Al held his head.
"Brother...I'm scared. I can't seem to bring myself to get up." He panicked.
"Calm down, Al. I am the same thing as well. It's probably because of the headaches or something." I tried to reassure my brother. Although I wasn't sure myself. This was getting too weird. And too suspicious.
Maybe I should tell the Colonel about this...No! I have to solve this myself! Argh dammit! I thought, debate now flowing down my mind like a river. Al seemed to notice me debating because he looked over me with the emotion of confusion flowing from his body.
"Brother? What are you thinking?" He asked.
"Whether I should tell the Colonel or not!" I groaned, the headache coming back on again.
"I think we should." Alphonse suggested.
"Argh...And I'll be getting another lecture from him..." I moaned at the very thought of a lecture from Colonel Mustang. Sometimes, I wondered if the man cared about others or not. His lectures get so tactic sometimes. It always always annoyed me.
"I'm sure it won't be that bad." Al sweatdropped.
"He better not call me little again...that damn Colonel.." I grumbled, glaring at the door. I knew that I'll have to go to meet him soon, after the headache passed.