Yo everyone! Please don't kill me for taking forever, but I've been grounded. :( Also, I've been getting a bit out of the Fullmetal fandom and transitioning over to the Hetalia fandom. But do not fear, fellow readers! I shall continue this story and hopefully get the Soul Eater fanfiction I've been working on for over two years started! And, now that the intro has been said, on with the story!
"Do you know which direction she went in?" Edward pressed in an almost desperate way.
"She was heading east, I believe." One of the MPs said.
"Really? 'Cause I was pretty sure she was going up." His partner retorted angrily. Ed knew that the two MPs were frustrated that they were bested by a child, and that child being a girl, at that.
"Did you see the way she transmuted? It was-" The first MP stopped talking, watching Edward run off. "-just like yours."
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"He's stupid to come here."
"I agree. But he thinks you have the philosophers stone. That's a good enough reason for him."
"Yup. I'll take care of him. You'll be my backup if he brings others."
"Hah hah hah. It's unlikely he'll bring others."
Two pairs of laughter rang out in the empty sky, startling a bird into the cloudless blue sky.
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Edward was breathing heavily as he sprinted down the empty alley. He skidded to a stop, however, when he saw the hooded figure he was swiftly approaching. As he got closer, he noticed a pair of dark blue eyes staring right at him.
What's a kid like you doin' around here?" A girl's voice asked from underneath the hood. Edward steeled himself, tense.
I'm the Fullmetal Alchemist! I can go wherever I want!" He challenged. The girl smiled darkly before tossing off the hood.
Cassandra looked back at him, smiling. After a minute, she raised her eyebrows and sighed.
So they sent you now, didn't they? My God, I sure am popular." She said, obviously pleased with herself. Edward scowled as she said something to soft for him to hear, then turned away and started walking.
I'm not in the mood to talk to you, so come by later." Cassandra said, waving a hand at him. Edward's jaw dropped as he realized that she dismissed him as if he were some obnoxious younger sibling.
No!" He growled angrily, striding up to Cassandra and putting a hand on her shoulder. "I need to ask you a few questions, then you're free to go. And I will not-"
The world suddenly seemed to drop from beneath Ed, sending him spiraling into darkness. And just as suddenly, he found himself on top of a hill covered in grass, standing underneath a blood-red sky. The air had the type of humidity that it would get before a storm. Edward shuddered as a soft voice came from behind him.
"Wow. You sure have a lot of fears for someone so small." Edward turned around to see Cassandra, but it didn't look like her. Instead of her having blue eyes, they were violet and almost reptilian. There was the odd markings the other Homunculi had underneath her right eye, looking almost like a tear of blood. Edward shivered as realization hit him.
You're a-"
"Homunculus. It's a bit late to point that out, chibi." Edward started to say a comeback, but was interrupted by Alphonse's voice.
As if I'd forgive a horrible brother like you for putting me in this body. I can't sleep, can't eat, can't even look normal. It's all your fault."
"Why did you try to bring me back to life, Edward? It hurt so much." Ed stiffened when he heard his mother's soft voice. He felt tears spring to his eyes.
It hurts, doesn't it?"
And just like that, Edward was shot into reality with a pounding headache. He wiped the tears away and turned to face Cassandra, but she was gone, with Envy standing in her place.
Seems like Fear did well, eh chibi-san?" He said mockingly, grinning widely. Ed launched himself at the green-haired Homunculus, but was stopped short when Envy latched an arm around Edward's neck. A choked cry escaped Edward as Envy's arm tightened, cutting off all air. Cassandra walked up behind Envy, a bored and slightly irritated look matching her looks. She hadn't changed from when she had invaded Edward's head, which disturbed Ed.
I was having plenty of fun, Big Brother." Cassandra whined to Envy. Envy gave her an exasperated look. Edward watched, black spots dancing at the edges of his vision.
But you need to learn to share." Envy retorted grumpily, but let go of Edward. Ed gasped in a breath, rubbing his neck gingerly. Edward scooted backwards from the arguing siblings, until he hit an abandoned trash can that let out a loud crash. This shook the pair out of their argument and they looked at him. Cassandra groaned, obviously annoyed that Edward tried escaping, and waved her hand. Stone rose out of the ground, trapping Edward at least twenty feet up in a stone cage. Envy and Cassandra went back to talking, before apparently coming to an agreement and letting Edward go. Ed crashed to the ground, crying out in pain as he bounced on the hard ground
This was just a test for Fear, so we're letting you go." Envy said smoothly, grabbing Edward by his blonde braid. Ed let out a pathetic whimper as Envy slammed his head against the stone ground a few times.
And as Edward watched the two of them leave, he saw Cassandra turn and give him a truly human look. Guilt. He thought about it for a minute before slipping into unconsciousness.
YAY I MADE A WHOLE CHAPTER! So, tell me your opinions and ask your questions in the reviews, and I'll be sure to answer!
leena1445: Thanks for the advice! I'll be sure to use it in other stories!
AnimeCraze8: Thanks, Japan! I know last chapter, what with the POV change, being kinda confusing. Thanks for reading, though!
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