Carlisle nodded a bit and hung up the phone. When he turned towards Edward, who had a
questioning look on his face he simply said, "It's alchemy business, son. You don't need to worry
about it."
He then went by the stairs and called, "Alice! We need to go," Turning towards his wife, Esmee, he
gave her a kiss and said, "Don't wait up."
Within half an hour, all of the known alchemists met at the Swan's house.
"Where are the Elric's and Leah?" Billy asked.
"I sent them to investigate the scene. In the forest, someone found some random body parts lying
around. There are two possibilities; it could be Victoria, however, on examination, it looked to be the
work of Gluttony." Charlie said. "If it is, I'm surprised the humonculi waited this long to attack, after
all they were spotted about a week ago, right" he said looking ant billy and Carlisle. Both men
nodded. Charlie then continued, "I haven't contacted central, yet. I want to make sure it's not
Victoria. If it is Victoria, then they should be able to handle her till the others get here." He said.
"What if it's both?" Carlisle asked.
Alice murmured, "These homunculi, they're pretty serious, aren't they?" The adults shook their heads.
Just then, they heard a ruckus in the front room. They all froze.
"Stay here," Charlie ordered, grabbing his gun. When he went in, he shouted, "SCAR!" Billy and
Carlisle quickly went in, both men were breathing hard.
"Scar, I don't want to hurt you, but I will if you attack." Charlie said. From behind, Ed, Leigh, Al with
May on his shoulders were coming up the walk.
"Scar," Ed said transmuting his half hinged arm. Charlie put his hand up and Leah was surprised to see him stop.
"I want to talk." Scar said. Charlie led them in and they all sat in the front room.
"Before we start, Ed - what did you guys find?" Charlie asked.
"The body was already killed by Victoria." Ed said.
"Are you sure?" Charlie asked.
"Yes there were vampire marks on the neck-" Ed said.
"So it wasn't Gluttony," Billy said.
"Let me finish!" Ed said, annoyed.
"Gluttony then came by and ate most of the body. When we left, Edward and the others had started a
small fight with some random vampires. On our way back, we ran into Lust, she said that Victoria
unknowingly left Gluttony a little snack, but to be warned that they will kill anyone in the way in order
to get Victoria's stone."
They all sat quite for a few seconds, until Leah said, "I guess that confirms it then, the homunculi
know about the possible stone."
"I've already killed ten of those vampire things, I have to - I can't stand innocent people being killed."
Scar said. "Don't get me wrong, I'm not working with you," He added when he noticed some looks, "I
just feel like it's my responsibility to protect the few Ishbalins left."
"What do you mean?" Jacob asked.
Charlie sighed, "I guess we can't keep it secret any longer." He said looking straight at Carlisle,
"Jasper Hale is an Ishbalen."