I carefully got to Mustang's office, and I enter without knocking (that was my mistake). In the office was Edward, Havoc, Breda, Brosh, and of course Mustang. When I entered, I hear Havoc say…

Havoc: Hey, it's the birthday girl!

Edward: Hey, Serenity. Happy Birthday.

Me: Thank you, Ed.

Breda: The girl's turning eighteen today. It seems like only yesterday the military took you in.

Mustang: Yes. It definitely went by so fast.

I look at Mustang, and I get a little nervous on what he's going to tell me. I pull myself together, and say…

Me: Mustang, I—

Mustang raises his hand up, and says…

Mustang: I know. You stayed out late last night. I can finally trust you of beginning out late since you return safely. I hope you had fun. *smiles*

Me: Yeah. I did actually.

Mustang: Good to hear.

Boy, do I feel so calm right now. I mean it's a good feeling, but yet, Mustang is not serious around me. Seriously, this "being nice to me" has to stop because I'm an adult now.

Me: That was all I have to say really. I'm going outside for a little bit.

Brosh: Okay. Take care of yourself.

I was about to leave the office until the Furher enters the office. I step all the way back to Mustang's desk, and put my brave face on ready for whatever bullshit he has to say. Dex is also ready since he's growling ferociously.

Bradley: So, today is Serenity's eighteenth birthday.

Breda: Yes, you're Excellency. Look at the woman she has become.

I still glare at Bradley, and I'm breathing heavily. Bradley sees me in that brave condition, and says…

Bradley: She has definitely become a fine young lady. A very brave young lady. I can tell by that look she has on her face.

Havoc: Umm, Serenity, what's wrong?

Bradley: I wouldn't worry about, Havoc. I'm sure she'll calm down.

Me: *in thought*The hell I won't!

Bradley: I have a special birthday gift for Serenity, but I have to give her the gift outside. Come on, Serenity. I won't do anything rash.

Me: *in thought* You bastard…

Brosh: Go ahead, Serenity. Go and get your gift.

Still with animosity I have against Bradley, I slowly walk outside, and Dex follows me out. Don't worry, guys. I have something in mind. When I got out of the office, Bradley closes the doors. I found the chance to flee out of the headquarters, but I wasn't quick enough. Bradley blocks my path, and pulls his sword out. I pull me gun out, and Bradley says…

Bradley: That gun of yours won't help you at this point. Gun or without a gun, you still won't stand a chance against me. So, now you have two choices: Either you put the gun away, and come quietly, or just die on your birthday.

I don't know what to think right now. I mean I would like to shoot him, but I'm scared that if I miss this shot, I'm dead. Like my encounter with Envy, I can't pull the trigger, but this is different. Bradley then says…

Bradley: Can't pull the trigger? You're just like your parents. They're so weak. That's one of the reasons why they're dead.

Me: *in thought* My parents? What does he know about them? *to Bradley* You dumb fuck…

Bradley: I'm guessing you want the second choice then.

Before Bradley can make a move to kill me, I hear a voice say…

Envy: Bradley, you can't kill her remember. Father says that she's a candidate for sacrifice. He still wants her as his pawn.

Envy came to my rescue, and his in the military officer disguise. All I can think is…

Me: *in thought* Thank God…

Bradley: Even though she really is pushing it, but okay. *to me* Serenity, don't think that the Homunculi are done using you because one you become a Homunculus, there's no turning back to your military friends.

Bradley leaves, and when he was out of Envy's sight, Envy runs to me. With too much going on, I relax my body, but I fainted. Before I completely going into a black out, Dex whimpers, and I feel his wet nose on my check.

3rd pov (Envy)

Envy sees Serenity faint, and he calls out to her. Too bad that she can't hear him.

Envy: Serenity! Serenity, wake up. Please wake up! That bastard must've got her so scared. *looks at the Philosopher's Stone on the floor, picks it up* Damn it. He was planning ahead…

Envy picks her up, and takes her to her room while Dex followed. When he enters the room, he locks it, and lays Serenity down on the bed. Envy transforms into the military office, goes to the clinic, and got some paper towels, and cold water to cool her down. Envy returns to Serenity's room then closes the door behind him, and locks it. He dunks one towel in the water then places it on her forehead. He sits next to her, and waits patiently for her to wake up.

Envy: I thought I told her to keep an eye out for him. And what the hell was she thinking? I remember her telling me that she couldn't fight him since she's scared of him.

Pretty soon, Envy hears a sigh escape Serenity's voice. He looks at her trying to get out of her sleep paralysis. Dex approaches the bed, and places his front paws on the bed. Serenity finally opens her eyes, and she sees that she's in her room. She rubs her eyes then sees Envy by her side.

1st pov (Serenity)

I look at Envy in his known form, and I ask him…

Me: What the hell happened?

Envy: You fought against Bradley, and I told you to watch out for him.

Me: See? You're assuming right now, Envy. I didn't fight against Bradley. I was in Mustang's office then he appeared. I was at the right place at the wrong time.

Envy: So, why did you leave the office with him?

Me: A military officer was kind of pushing me to get this "gift" Bradley was talking about. I kind of made up a plan to escape him, but it didn't work out well.

Envy: I bet that he was trying to shove a Philosopher's Stone down your throat…

Me: Are you sure?

Envy: Look. *shows the Philosopher's Stone* I saw this Stone on the floor. He was planning ahead of time to make you into a Homunculus.

Me: So…your Father is still on that?

Envy: He definitely is.

Me: I got a question: When Bradley said, "Once you become a Homunculus, there's no turning back…" what does he mean?

Envy: Apparently, he means when you become a Homunculus, you won't be you. Your personality will change because a specific sin will take over your body. You'll no longer be Serenity if that happens.

Me: It's so strange. After we fucked last night, I bet this "capturing me" bullshit has been escalating a bit. This shit is crazy.

Envy: It is going crazy at this point. Next thing you know, we're found out. So…now that I'm here with you, I wonder if you have time for a round two. * kisses my neck*

Me: And I soon as I say, "fucked", you want to be all up on me. And I don't have time for you to have sex with me again. *pushes him away*Bye.

Envy: I was just kidding.

Me: *sarcastic* Yeah. You were…

Envy: *transforms to military officer* Anyway, I'll see your pretty face later.

Me: Bye, Envy…

Envy leaves the room, and as soon as he left, there was a knock on my door. I hear Winry's voice say…

Winry: Serenity! Are you in there? I have someone I want you to meet.

I got off my bed, and walk to the door. When I open the door and I see Winry with a girl who reminds me of myself, but with very short hair.

Winry: Serenity, this is Paninya. Paninya, this is Serenity—the "infamous" girl of Central.

Paninya: Nice to meet you, Reni.

Me: Reni?

Paninya: It's just a nickname. In Rush Valley, I know someone with the same name, and her friends call her Reni. You don't mind if I call you Reni do you?

Me: No. It's okay.

Winry: Oh, Serenity, you have to meet Fuery and Falman in room 1C.

Me: Do I have to go now?

Winry: Yeah. It's about something important. That's what Riza tell me.

Me: Okay. I'm on my way there now.

Room 1C is a meeting room two floors down from where my room is. When I was a little girl, Mustang told me to never go in there. Looks like I'm going there now…for some serious info to be told to me.