CLARE'S POV
Me: Are we there yet?
I yawn stretching from the opposite seat from Ed.
Ed: Just a few more minutes. Jezz you are impatient today.
Me: Who wouldn't be with the new's you have for Al and Winry.
Ed: That doesn't mean you have to be exicited yourself.
Me: If you don't, I will. Simple as that.
Ed sighs and looks out the window.
Ed: I hope we can get our bodies back.
I nod.
Me: I hope so too.
A few minutes later we arrive at central to be met up with Al and Winry.
Al: ED! CLARE!
He runs to us and gives us a huge hug.
Me & Ed: Can't... Breathe... Need... Air!
He lets us go and nervously laughs.
Al: Sorry.
Winry then catches up, giggling at our expressions.
Winry: So how's Pinako?
Ed: Good.
Winry: And that's all you got to say?
She starts to slowly pull out a wrench... Oh no.
Ed: Well... Someone unexpected showed up.
Al: Who?
Ed: Our father.
Al: Dad came!?! As if I missed him.
Me and Ed go quiet.
Winry: Ed...
Ed starts walking ahead of us to our rooms.
Me: Ed wait up!
Al: Did I say something wrong?
Winry: No. It's just that Ed has different feelings towards your father than you do.
Me: I'll meet you guys after. I gotta catch up to Ed, someones gotta calm him down.
I run to Ed far ahead and turned him around.
Me: Ed what is your deal? I know you despise your father but don't get mad at your brother. Sure you both may have different feelings, but Al was too young to understand the situation. Correct?
Ed sighs and walks passed me.
Ed: Lets just get back to our rooms.
Me: Wait don't we have to report to Mustang that we're back?
Ed: Do we have to?
Me: Yes now lets go.
We go to Mustang's office with Ed complaining the whole time. Seriously this boy is going to be the end of me.
Me: *Knock Knock* Hey Mustang we're back.
I open the door to see him not here. Where is he?
???: If you're looking for him, he's at the hospital wing resting.
Ed: What!?!
We turn to see Hawkeye with saddened eyes.
Me: What happened to you guys while we were gone?
Hawkeye: I'll let Mustang explain that, but until then follow me.
We both nod and followed her to his room.
*KNOCK KNOCK*
We enter the room to see Mustang and Havoc in hospital beds.
Me: What happened to the both of you?
Mustang: Guess your brother didn't get the chance to explain.
He slowly sits up, along with Havoc.
Mustang: Now where do I start?
He then explains to us what happened, leaving us both speechless.
Me: You killed one of them?
Ed: But shouldn't you be concerned even more now, especially since they can come at anytime?
Mustang: I am and it's weird they haven't tried yet.
*KNOCK KNOCK*
Al & Kain Fuery (codename Kate) enter the room.
Me: What's the paper Kate?
Kate: A gift for Mustang.
He passes the paper to Mustang and he begins reading it. He then places it down to show us a map of central with a red circle on it.
Hawkeye: I counted the number of steps it took to get to the basement of the third laboratory, and I was able to calculate the approximate location of that doorway. It's not exact since the hallway curved, but I able to reduce a radiance with the lab at the center.
Ed: That's central command, but this is even more alarming.
Al: It's the presidental estate, right above where we found the homunculi.
Mustang: Which means there's a real possibility that the Führer is connected to them.
Havoc makes a little noise.
Al: But that doesn't make sense, why did he kill Greed and his group if he's connected to them?
Ed: It's strange he'd killed them anyway. Why would he slaughter them before interrogating them?
Mustang: It's strange alright. Damn it's screwable. One things for sure the emenies infiltrated high in command, so extreme caution is necessary at all times. And Fullmetal, Clare, watch yourselves.
We nod.
Me: We'll make our leave now.
Ed and Al leave except me.
Me: Be careful as well Mustang.
Mustang: Since when have you been concerned about me?
Me: You did save me multilple times before. It's my turn to watch over you, so don't over do yourself. If you do, Hawkeye will certainly take pleasure to knocking some sense into you.
I smirk and left the room. That man can be so reckless, no wonder Hawkeye can be so stressed out. I catch up to the boys and tapped Ed's shoulder.
Me: So are you going to apologize to Al?
Ed sighs and fixes his hair out of his eyes.
Ed: For?
Really he forgot already? I sigh and flicked his forehead.
Me: For your behaviour earlier?
Ed: Oh that...
I give him a glare before Al noticed. He better apologize or he's certainly gonna get it.
Ed: Sorry about early.
Al: No I'm sorry brother, I didn't bother to notice your feelings towards father. Sorry.
Ed hits Al's back.
Ed: Whatever you goof, lets just go back to our rooms.
We head back and seperated to our rooms to unpack at last.
Winry: So how did Ed take it? Seeing his father again after all these years?
Me: Umm... Not well. His father wasn't too pleased about his home being burned down, and because of the fact that he found out about the boys doing the taboo... He said some unpleasing things.
Winry: And all of this happended in front of you?
I nod.
Me: Also later that night he talked to me. He told me he knew my father and that he was seeking to find information... However though, he told me it was classified for me to know, but one things for sure. My father is somehow involved and took the information he knows to his death.
Winry: Seriously? That partically explains why he was gone for so long.
Me: Mmhm and now he's gone again.
Winry: Hmm... The only think I can think of is going back to your hometown and track down some clues.
Me: True... But I would've found something long before now if that were the case.
Winry: Guess it's at a standstill... So what took you guys so long?
*KNOCK KNOCK*
I turn to the door to see Ed and Al walk in.
Me: Finished?
Ed: Yeah, and Clare?
Me: Yeah?
Ed: Do you think it's possible that Al could be absorbing nutrients from my body?
Winry: Huh?
Ed: There's more of a possibility that we can get back Al's body.
Winry: How so?
Ed: Well we found out... That the body we found wasn't our mothers.
Winry gasps and pulls both the boys into a hug.
Winry: That's amazing!
She moves away from them with tears in her eyes.
Winry: I'm so happy for you guys.
Me: But yeah it's possible Ed.
Ed: Just wait and see Clare. When we get back out bodies back, I'll be taller than you.
We all laugh and I playfully hit him on the arm.
Me: I like to see you try.
I wink to feel him wrap his arms tightly around me.
Ed: I will.
Al: *cough cough* get a room.
He jumps away from me and nervously laughs.
Ed: Aha Al your funny.
Winry and I giggle.
Al: What's so funny?
Me: Oh nothing.
I walk to the couch and plopped onto it.
Me: Anyways what now?
Ed walks to me and leans on the nearby wall.
Ed: Guess we just wait and see.
Winry: So again, what took you guys so long?
Me: Oh we ended up discussing with Mustang about what happened with him, his group, and Al.
Winry: Oh Al told me about that.
Me: That reminds me, we should go check that place out.
Ed nods.
Ed: Mmhm.
Me: We'll be right back, Al stay here with Winry.
Al nods.
Al: Okay.
Winry: Wait, how long are you both going to take?
Me: Not sure.
*MUSTANG'S POV*
Me: Well they're back at last.
I sigh, leaning back onto my bed with my arms stretching in the air. So much has happened recently... Me and everyone almost dying, Havoc's lower body becoming paralyzed, and one of the homunculus now being dead... It's such a headache, overthinking all of this, but one things for sure.
I cannot trust the Führer.
*ENVY'S POV*
Me: But how!?! Why didn't you bring this up sooner?!?
Bradley walks into the room with a smirk.
Bradley: Because it's all part of the plan. Now we must wait patiently and strike at the right moment.
This man seriously annoys me. Why can't we just kidnap her and make her do it properly already. Ughh why couldn't she do the taboo correctly like everyone else.
Bradley: So until that time, please remain hidden unless ordered by father. I shall take my leave now.
He leaves again. Fuck I hate that guy.
*CLARE'S POV*
We leave central command with barley any information. I can't believe they got rid of the basement and hid it with some hasty alchemy. It was stupid of us to think they wouldn't seal up the entrance.
Me: What now? Where else are we going to find a homunculus if we can't get down there?
Ed: I'm not sure. Remember when they told us we were their sacrifices and they needed us alive.
Me: Yeah why?
Ed: Well there's one piece of the puzzle, they are looking for alchemists who managed to open the portal and make it back out alive.
Me: Wait that doesn't make sense for me then... I never opened the portal... Then how am I a sacrifice unless... Oh no.
Ed: What?
We both stop walking.
Me: There's only two options they have planned for me. One they have a different plan for me than you and Al. Or two... They'll force me to do the taboo so I did it properly.
I gulp. I don't want to relive what killed my father. I fall to my knees.
Me: I don't want to relive that. Not ever again.
Ed bends down to me and pulls me into a hug.
Ed: I won't ever let that happen to you.
Me: You swear?
Ed nods.
Ed: I swear.
He slowly lets me go and kisses my forehead.
Ed: Lets get back to the others, okay?
He gets up and lends me a hand. I take it and started walking with him until...
*BOOM*
We hear a huge noise come from down the street just around the corner.
Me: What was that?
Ed: No clue but let's go!
???: Edward, Clarissa wait!
We turn around to see Sergeant Brosh sprinting towards us.
Brosh: I'm glad I found you both.
Ed: Yeah why won't you tell us what's wrong?
Brosh: You should go back to your places right now.
He passes Ed a piece of paper.
Brosh: I can even escort you if you want me to.
Ed gasps.
Me: Ed what's wrong?
Ed: Scar... Is back.
Me: Then that noise...
I nod to Ed and sprinted down the street. When we make it there, dozens of people are standing there terrified.
Me: What happened here?
I look to a building to see a vehicle crashed into it. I walk closer to see it go into flames. Before the vehicle was completely buried in flames, I noticed there's nobody inside.
Me: Where's the driver?
I look to the ground to see a blood trail. Oh no. I run, following the blood trail to find myself in a alleyway.
Me: Where did the victim...
I step on something wet. What was that? I look down to see blood everywhere and a body with no head.
I gasp and put both my hands on my mouth... Scar is definately back.
???: Scar...
I turn my head a little to see Ed close behind me.
Ed: We need to stop him.
Me: But how? Last time we almost died.
Ed: I have an idea.
*ONE DAY LATER*
Me: Are you sure about this?
Ed nods.
I kiss him on the lips quickly before we parted ways.
Me: Good luck. I'll be close by for when you'll need backup.
I hide within the shadows and watched as the plan condensed. Good luck Ed, Al, everyone. We all need it.
I slowly move into position and watched as Ed and Al do their job. Attract attention to themselves, bringing Scar from hiding. Once I gain visibility of him, I'll advance to the next stage.
Now I wish waiting wouldn't be so boring, although. I watch Ed and Al make a fool of themselves gaining lots of attention. They're pretty funny. After a hour of helping people and gaining attention, they sit down at a nearby café. Part two will begin anytime now.
A mysterious black car appears and stops beside Ed. That must be Mustang. Ed & Al enter the car and quickly I follow them without gaining any attention.
Everyone gets out of the car at a nearby alleyway and talks about Doctor Marco going missing and Ed being reckless since Scar's back... Oh great Ed's harassing Mustang about last time... Ed why now.
*tap tap tap tap*
I look to the opposite direction of the alleyway to see Scar. Let it begin.
Mustang: Guess he got your invite.
Ed: You okay? You think that it was raining with your forehead dripping.
Hawkeye points her gun to Scar's head.
Ed: No don't shoot lieutenant.
Hawkeye: What, you can't be serious!?!
Ed: I'm trying out the colonel's sport. I think I might be able to catch a few fish.
Scar makes the first move and splits the ground at them. Ed runs forward and sends a bunch of rock punches at him, while Al blocks the remaining attack with a wall. Knowing Al, he's probably explaining the situation to Mustang and Hawkeye. After a minute he joins Ed and attacks Scar with a double attack. Quickly I sneak over to Mustang and Hawkeye.
Me: Pissst.
Mustang jumps and looks suddenly relieved when he sees me.
Mustang: There you are. Why weren't you with Fullmetal.
Me: Part of the plan. Did Al explain what you needed to do?
He nods.
Me: Then go, we don't have much time to waste.
Mustang: Demanding me now too. You guys sure got some nerve to boss me around.
Me: Yeah yeah now go.
They nod and run, about to do their part.
I sneak up and around in the shadows to notice four people jumping from roof to roof... Is that the homunculus, Ling & Lan Fan?
*FLASHBACK (LATE YESTERDAY NIGHT)
Al: So Scar killed Winry's parents?
Ed: I don't know for certain but that's the way it looks.
Al: Poor Winry. Brother, Clare you weren't going to tell Winry were you?
I shake my head.
Ed: Of course not. I couldn't stand making her cry again.
Al: And either could I.
I just nod. I don't have much to say here. She's their closest and only childhood friend that I'm aware of.
Ed: It's the last thing I wanna do but we have to confront Scar.
Al: To find out if he did it?
Ed: Well that's one reason, but there's one other. We're gonna lure out the homunculi.
Al & Me: Huh?
Ed: They need us alive for their sacrifice don't they? So I doubt they will just stand by watching while Scar kills us.
Al: You think so? Sounds like a pretty big gamble to me.
Ed: Well it's much better than doing nothing.
Al: Oh really?
Oh no... I'm definitely not getting involved. Just keep silent and pretend I'm not here.
Al: Because Scar literally tore us apart the last time.
Ed starts to nervously sweat.
Ed: Well, we've gotten stronger in these past few months.
Al: What happens when the homunculi do show up, how are you going to catch one? They're super strong and they pretty much can't die.
???: Can't die??? Was that hyperbole?
I look over to see Ling and Lan Fan... Oh no.
Lan Fan: Or are they actually immortal?
Al: Why don't we lock the windows?
Ed snaps out of his nervousness and moves close to me.
Me: Why are you here?
I move closer to Ed, now being held by him.
Ling: We over heard your situation and we want to help.
Ed: And why is that?
Ling: I can't say I care about the military stuff, but it sounds like these homunculi are just what we've been looking for.
Seriously, is that the only reason? Ling I know you enough, and that can't be the only thing.
Ling: Hmm what's wrong? You look kinda skeptical.
Ed: Don't get me wrong I am greatful for the offer, but this...
Ling: You have better odds with more people.
Shit he's right... But still.
Ling: I'm serious about this. This could be what rescues my clan.
Ed and Ling begin to have an intense starring contest...
Ed: Alright then, just remember we're in this together, no funny business.
Ling: I promise to not run off with them, I owe you that much.
He looks at me. Well no kidding you owe us that much. After those stunts he pulled, he better owe up to his word.
Ed: Before...
Right before Ed could start a new sentence, Ling pulls out a sheet and passes it to Ed.
Me: Umm what is that?
Ed face goes severely pale.
Ed: This..this this for room service? Ehhh.
I turn to Ed and shook his shoulders.
Me: I'll help pay for it. It's okay Ed snap out of it.
I shoot Ling a glare while he nervously laughs. Ed drops the paper and his face turns red.
Ed: YOU DAMN RIGHT YOU OWE ME!
He picks both of them up and throws them out the window... Ouch. The door flies open behind us with a pissed off Winry. I put my hands up in innocence letting her get instantly mad at Ed.
Winry: WILL YOU SHUT UP, DO YOU KNOW HOW EARLY I HAVE TO WAKE UP TOMORROW!?!
Ed (same time as Winry): Ahhhhhhhhhh!
Ed: Ohh right I forgot, you're catching an early train to Rishval...
His face goes pale again... Did he seriously forget? Or is he thinking that his automail will... Oh I see. I turn to him with a glare before she could notice.
Ed: You know what you should cancel that. Why don't you stick around and relax.
Winry: Huh?
Ed: I mean it's just that, you know, well there's always a chance that my arm might get broken... Or even destroyed.
He gets severly hit by Winry's wrench, leaving traces of blood on the wrench and a pool by Ed's slightly conscious body. I run to him while Al helps him up.
Winry: Are you planning on destroying it!?!
Ed starts moaning in pain.
Al: I got your soul brother.
Me: Come on Ed get up.
Winry: I can't believe you. Just promise you guys won't do anything dangerous.
Me, Al & Ed: Uhh...
*1 HOUR LATER*
Al: I'm going to go see if Winry is okay.
Al leaves the room, leaving me and Ed alone.
Ed: About Ling.
Me: I don't trust him.
Ed: I don't trust him either, but...
I interrupt him.
Me: I know he'll be a big help to our plan.
Ed lightly smiles and pulls me into a hug.
Ed: And besides, if he tries to hurt you or attempt to steal you from me again... I'll make sure it'll be the last thing he does.
I lightly blush.
Me: Wouldn't killing him be a little too extreme?
Ed: True... I'll just "almost" kill him instead.
I giggle.
Me: That sounds better... You killing someone, it just doesn't sound right.
Ed: Shouldn't I be saying that to you?
Me: Shouldn't we both?
Ed: Yeah yeah.
I stand up from the couch, stretching out my arms.
Me: Well I should head to bed. Big day tomorrow.
I walk to the door but I get instantly pulled back by Ed.
Ed: Stay with me?
Me: But what about Winry? How is she going to react when she doesn't see me come back?
Ed: You do have your point.
Me: Don't want another case with the wrench now do you?
He quickly shakes his head.
Me: Anyways goodnight Ed. Try not to stress too much about the plan tomorrow, okay?
He nods and I quickly kiss him on the cheek.
Me: Night.
I walk out the door and walked back to my place. I wonder how Al and Winry are doing?
*AL'S POV*
Me: I'm going to see if Winry is okay.
I leave quickly, giving brother space to talk to Clare. I hope they can resolve their issues with Ling.
I knock on Clare's door to see Winry open the door with a cup of tea in her hands.
Me: Can't sleep?
She shakes her head.
Winry: Because you three woke me up.
Me: Sorry.
Winry: You better be.
She sighs and stands up.
Winry: So why were you guys so loud?
Me: Ling showed up.
Winry: Wait that guy that harassed and almost kidnapped Clare?
Me: Mmhm. Somehow he escaped while rescuing Ross.
Winry: Wow. So do you have an idea on how they're going to deal with it?
Me: I do, but even if Clare doesn't like the option presented in front of her, she can't deny the truth that Ling owes up to them for his past mistakes.
Winry: And what's that option?
Me: I have no idea yet.
Winry: Hmpff... Well anyways I'm going to try get some rest now.
Winry walks up to me and kisses the side of my head. Suddenly Clare enters the room with a gasp on her face. Ummmm.
Me: Clare! Umm....
Clare: I'll give you guys the room.
She suddenly blushes and runs for her bedroom.
Winry: Wait Clarissa! I'm heading to bed anyways and Al was just about to leave.
Clare: Ohh... Haha sorry.
Winry: Don't be, it was to be expected. Well goodnight to you both.
She smiles at me and leaves into her room.
Clare: Soooooo, she made the first move. Well that's surprising.
She smirks at me and hits me on the back.
Clare: It's okay, as soon as you get your body back, you can catch up.
She winks. I hope that me and brother get our bodies back soon. There's so many things I want to do once I get it back.
Clare: Don't worry it will be soon enough. Trust me.
She smiles and walks to her bedroom door. I smile from her promising words and headed to the exit.
Me: I'll get going, night Clare.
Clare: Night Al. Make sure Ed gets good rest and isn't stressing about the plan tomorrow.
Me: Okay, night!
I close the door and entered back into Ed's room. When I enter I see Ed passed out on the couch.
Me: Silly brother.
I pick him up and brought him to bed.
Me: Night big brother.
I close his bedroom door and walked to the window. I hope tomorrow works out well for all of us.