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Ed and Krystal were called into Roy mustang’s office and Krystal had a tight grip on Ed’s hand she wasn’t very strong yet so Ed was happy to help her out.
Mustang taps the desk with his fingers as he waits for Ed and Krystal. He checks his watch and starts drinking more tea to help him relax.
Krystal enters and trips Ed caught her easily “kit easy your still healing.”
“Fine but no milk!” Ed chuckles sitting her down “I know ur allergic “
Mustang takes a sip at his tea again and keeps tapping the desk. He looks at Ed, with some frustration and some edge to his voice. He was in a bad mood, since he came back from a tough mission. "Tell me full metal alchemist, why is there two prisoners? I thought there was only one criminal here. Please dont tell me you got into a fight you shouldnt have."
Krystal answered “actually that fight was between my stepfather and a visitor who entered my home but it did save me full metal had nothing to do with the fight.”
She started coughing and Ed rubbed her back “I was doing paperwork when I got the call.”
Mustang calmed down a bit. He sighs and takes another sip. "My apologies Ed, i must be tired and irrational from my last mission. In that case, i shall release the young alchemist, since the criminal is krystals stepfather. Youre both dismissed." Mustang salutes ed and goes back to paperwork. But before he continues, he looks up at Ed one last time. "Oh and one last thing Ed. We interrogated the alchemist and found out that his life and powers is very similar to yours and has leads about the philosphers stone and Human trasmutation. Go talk to the young man, im sure he can be an asset."
“I am not worried about that right now krystal is my main concern that man did a lot of damage she didn’t walk till 4 days ago.”
Mustang nods. "Then theres not much else to talk about, good luck Full Metal." He goes back to paperwork and sips his tea.
As mustang finished his sentance, Lt. Hughes comes barging into the room. He has a smile on his face and holding onto a picture of his wife and child. "Good morning everyone!! My sweet daughter is having a birthday soon and your all invited to her party!!" Hughes starts showing the picture to everyone, including Edward and Mustang. "Isnt she just adorable!!"
Mustang clenches his fist and feels annoyed, trying to control his fatigue and temper. He sips on his tea again and looks up at Hughes. "Dont you have better things to do, then to annoy me Hughes. I got lots of paperwork to do."
Hughes chuckles. "Youre just jealous that you dont have a wonderful daughter and wife like me." he looks at Edward, Al, and Krystal and smiles, handing them invitations "you should come to the party. We got cake and apple pie."
Krystal shuddered Ed took them “maybe hughes krystal let’s go.. Al come on al nod’s guiding krystal out “should I ask?” Krystal “I no I later but Ed can we go down to see that alchemist?”
*As krystal, Al and Edward were walking away from Mustangs office, The blind and deaf alchemist with no arms bumps into Al, which made the young alchemist fall to the ground from the impact since the Elric brother is a tall suit of armor and was taken by suprise.
Krystal senses it and wraps her tail around him easily catching him
The young alchemist gets back up and smiles. "Thanks! That was a close one." He then gasps and starts shaking edwards and alphonses hands. "Oh my god! I cant believe the Elric brothers are in front of me. Im such a huge fan of your work, My name is Gearld Ygouf. I do apologize for causing that scene with Krystals stepfather. I didnt expect to recieve an unwelcome visit instead of gathering simple info on my research. I better be careful next time i talk to people about philospher stones and human transmutation."
Krystal “actually you saved my life by doing that.” Ed chuckled “good thing too I wasn’t going to continue my work if you died on me.” Al smiles “he was gonna quit.”
Gearald laughs and smiles. But he couldnt contain the embarressment and secret attraction and wabting attention, so he starts giggling and blushing like as if hes a woman. But then he stops himself, and tries to hide his true identity and sexuality. The young alchemist returns back to normal with a serious look "Sorry about that, what a weird moment i just had. What is the process of becoming a state alchemists? Ive always wanted to become one, but im not sure how."
Ed well I won’t lie it’s not easy but after you’ve trained u take the exam Izumi tried us.” Krystal I might take it…”
*Gearld nods and slightly smiles* "i will try my best to pass." But he gives Ed and Al a more serious look. "We should talk in a private sometime about our research. Its really important we do and keep it confidental. This info im going to share is extremely dangerous in the wrong hands and could get us killed." All of a sudden, he looks away depressed. "Theres also something else i need to show you, but not during the day time and not around civilians.... i just hope i can still be your friend and you can trust me."
Ed “Krystal is allowed to see anything I see if not we will not discuss it I have known her since I was a child.”
Gearld nods in agreement "I see no problem with that, shes someone i can trust. Is there a safe place we all could meet that has no civilians?"
Krystal “ Ed I am tired ed hmm ok let’s meet later yea
Gearld nods. "Yes, thats fine. I got an invite to Hughes party, which im going to. We can discuss it then. Have a wonderful day!" He leaves and heads towards the exit of the military facility.
Ed let’s get you home
All of a sudden, the city sirens go off and a announcement is made for are soldiers and state alchemists to respond. Everyone in the state military are rushing tp action and going underground. You can hear explosions, gunfire, and fighting happening beneath us.
Gearld notices and meets up with Ed, Krystal, and Al again. He looks panicked slightly. "Is everything okay?"
Ed no idea but I gotta get kit home
Gearld nods. "Im coming with you. Protecting you and krystal is my priority." He gets into a defensive stance and follows, ready for any combat along the way.
More soldiers and alchemists make their way to underground.
Krystal followed
As Ed, Al, and Gearld escorted Krystal home, Mustang bumps into them as he is commanding the troops. After barking orders, he looks at Ed with some fear, but relief. "Good im glad you are here Full Metal. This is a national crisis, King Bradly is murdered along with all the homunculus and their leader known as "Father" according to our intel, apperently they all died by a demon vampire demi-god known as Jorin, Devourer of Souls. Many soldiers and alchemists have died, including some officers that were under the command of King Bradly."
Gearld goes into shock hearing that name and collapses on the ground. She starts trembling in fear.
Ed I will be back I need to get krystal out Al lifted gearld up
Mustang salutes back to Ed. "Good luck Full Metal and stay safe. If we dont come out in one piece, just know it was a pleasure working with you." He goes back to barking orders and advances to the fight.
Gearald goes limp, for he is in physical shock and fear knowing what he is up agaisnt.
Ed al i don’t plan on fighting this one Al fair
After a couple of hours, the combat stops. All the soldiers, alchemists, and officers that fight Jorin underground die except for one survivor which is Mustang. Mustang rises back to the surface from below, severly injured and coughing up blood. He walks up to Ed, Al, Gearald, and Krystal then collapses in front of them. He starts crying and shaking in fear. "Why did i survive!? Everyone i know is dead! We fought tooth and nail agaisnt that monster! I thought we would win!?" Mustang passes out from the blood loss.
After taking mustang and gearald to the hospital Ed goes down after leaving krystal with al “ hello is anyone here?” He shifts rocks “Riza maes?! Hello?!”
When Ed gets closer to the source of where Jorin is, he could see a giant room full of dead corpses and skeletons which was all of the state military soldiers and alchemists. Jorin is sitting on what use to be "Fathers" throne, eating leftovers of a random corpse. He grins, showing his blood stained sharp teeth and snickers. "Welcome! Edward Elric. Or should I call you... Full Metal. Shall we begin with business?"
May Chang, Hawkeye, and Major Armstrong were tied agasint the wall with bonds made out of blood magic and their lips were sealed too.
Ed let them go first!”
Jorin laughs and grins more. He tosses aside his meal and stands up to stretch. He approaches Ed closer, but still far away. "Where are your manners? Dont you alchemists believe in the philosophy "Human kind can not gain anything without first giving something in return." Make me an offer i cant refuse."
Ed chuckles darkly “you have no clue who ur dealing with I have a few tricks up my sleeve including a demon only I know how to control.” Ed stretches “now if you don’t mind she actually care’s what I am doing can we finish this up?”
*Jorin smiles and grins more than before. He sits down in the throne again* "You may be naiive about us Demons, but I like you Full Metal. Youre not afraid to speak your mind and determined to kill me. Ill give you what you want this once. You have proven to me your above all the rest of the typical flock."
Jorin gets up and releases the blood magic bonds on Hawkeye, Mei, and Alex. "I look forward to our next encounter, Full Metal. For next time, it will be a great battle." He laughs and then teleports away.
“Can you guys walk or do I need to get help carrying you out?” Ed sighed relieved he didn’t have to ask krystal for her help.
Armstrong, Hawkeye, and Mei are badly injured and remain on the ground.
Hawkeye looks up at Ed. "I hate to have to admit this, but we all cant walk and get up. That monster did a number on us. Could you give us a hand?"
Ed okay hold tight ok?” He texted Al and Krystal “anything I can do?”
Hawkeye nods and grins "Yes! next time you provoke a demonic god, do it when our lives are not at risk. Thanks! Now get us out of here Full Metal, i cant stand the stench and death of this place. It makes me sad." She frowns at the last part.
Krystal appeared yawning “Ed knows I can handle any demon thrown at me she helps Hawkeye on her back turning into a fox twice the size
Al carries the other two and Ed petted krystal making sure she wasn’t triggered
Major armstrong shakes his head in disagreement at Krystals comment. "I wouldnt get too confident about winning against that monster. These corpses are just half of the people that fought Jorin. the rest, including King Bradley and the homunculi, were converted into some type of essance made entirely of Souls and Flesh by a Soul/Life Manipulation power. Odd resemblance to philospher stones and how you got your powers Ed. It was unbearable watching the whole state military get slaughtered and eaten alive by some demon like animals. I believe Mustang went into shock and ran off mid fight. Never seen a couragous man like mustang feel that much pain and sorrow in the heat of a big battle like this. reminds me of my experiences with the ishvalan war."
Krystal froze and Ed grabbed her passengers before they got thrown off due to her seizure handing them to al he knelt holding krystal “shhh I am here.”
Hawkeye glares at Major Armstrong. "Now look at what you have done, smooth"
Ed Al out now Al nods and disappears and Ed comforts krystal “easy kit…”
Then, a tall muscular demonic ninja carrying a large odachi on his back comes out of the shadows laughing as he starts to approach Krystal and Ed. The man grins underneath his mask and mocks Ed. "Pathetic human, you honestly think you can defeat Jorin, Devourer of Souls? I bet you cant even kill me. Humans are getting more weak and boring every day"
Ed growled “leave I need to handle the seizure i don’t have time for you!
The evil ninja teleports close to Ed, grinning wide. he makes gestures to taunt Full Metal into attacking him and getting angry, enjoying this fight more. "Or what little man!? Are you going to force me to leave!? Fight me weakling!! Else i will kill your friend here, or maybe make her my slave" he snickers mockingly.
Al punched him knocking him out
The demon ninja gets knocked out and collapses to the ground. But it was a fake clone, which transforms into a powerful bomb and explodes
Ed was quick and made it out with Krystal and Al was right behind ready to defend if needed the others were resting and waiting to be taken to the hospital.
The demon ninjas laugh comes from the shadows, but you cant detect where at all "Think you can escape from me Full Metal? Our fight is not over, till one of us dies! Welcome to my game of death, mortal" Then, the demonic shinobi starts playing a song with a lute which sounds morbid, ghostly, and evil.
Ed and Al get teleported to a void full of blinding darkness, which no ordinary light could shine through. Hawkeye, Krystal, and the others who are injured are left behind. But also another person get trapped in the void. It is a male shinobi teen around 17 years old with some scars on his face. He appears to be the younger brother of the demon ninja, but isnt evil and inhuman.
The young shinobi apporaches Ed and Al cautiously, so he doesnt spook them. He bows humbly and gets out a device that translates languages and starts speaking in Old Japanese, which is one of the only dialects he speaks. "You must be the Elric Brothers? Justice sent me here to respond to a SOS signal by Col. Mustang from last night. Unfortuantly Me and Justice and our reinforcements ran into some trouble on our way, which we lost most of our men. We are good friends and allies to the Amestrian State Military and would be honored to fight on your behalf. We apologize for the late arrival and the loss of your soldiers and are willing to help the best we can. My name is Benjiro, The Last Shinobi. But you can call me "The Hero of Japan" if you like."
He looks around at the darkness. "Quite the deadly illusion we all stumbled into. This is definatly one of the Demonic Arts of Mara. Fear not, i can get us to escape. My brothers techniques may be advanced and flawless, but so are mine. Me and my ancestors master the Divine Arts of Marici, a suitable counter to evil forces such as Mara."
Al nods as Ed responds “get me to Krystal if she has another seizure it will kill the others they can’t handle her demon as I can.”
Benjiro nods and bows. "As you wish, but i must perform a song without interruptions that will take some time. Keep those undead illusions busy." Benjiro sits down and gets out a handmade ancient flute. He starts playing a song that is calm and pure. Swarms of undead japanese samurai, ninjas, and monks start rushing towards Ed, Al, and Benjiro. But since there is darkness, you cant see where they are, until they come close.
Ed fights while Al shields krystal roars trying to get in
Benjiro continues his song, about half way done. Everytime the undead soldiers die, they come back to life stronger, faster, and more durable than before. They continue to persistantly attack ed and al.
Gunshots start to go off from undead japanese musket soldiers, bullets flying towards ed and al.
Krystal bursts through taking out a good chunk growling Ed laughing Al smiling “nothing can keep you two apart now.” Ed leapt in and hugs krystal
Benjiro finished his song and they all teleport out of the illusion. They all end up back at the hospital where mustang and gearld is.
Ed sighed “ Krystal I am happy ur okay…” Al where are the others?”
Benjiro looks around confused. "Where are they? This was the meeting location to bring mustangs friends here. Did my brother ambush them?"
Krystal I don’t like this Ed
The demonic ninja appears at the hospital with hawkeye and the others held captive by him. He grins and laughs mockingly. "Come on now!? You seriously think you can win against me?"
Ed not again krystal growls leading Ed to grab her shaking his head
The demonic ninja grins as he enjoys toying with everyones pain and anger. He comes closer to krystal with hawkeye and the otherw and begins taunting, trying to make her snap. "You call yourself a demon? Ha! Dont make me laugh. Youre just a poor helpless girl who sucks up to Edward Elric. Come on little woman!? Give me your best shot."
"You call yourself a demon
Krystal was coiled she could hear her stepfather in her head
*the demon ninja laughs and starts changing his voice to her stepfathers. He starts whispering to krystals ears.* "What are you waiting for? kill me already. Come on krystal, i know how much you hate me."
Al lunged leave her alone damn you! She’s family now!” Krystal was suprised and smiled “thank you.”
*Al fell for the bait. Benjiros brother turns out to be a illusion and transforms into the real Hawkeye, Major Armstrong, and mei chang which are tied up to a giant gas bomb that is about to go off
Mei yells and screams at Al "you idiot!? You fell for the trap! Disarm it now!"
Benjiro sighs and looks at Ed and Krystal* "Sorry guys, theres no other option... ita about to go off. It was nice meeting you." Benjiro rushes towards the bomb, attaches it to himself, then starts running away from the hosptial and into a no populated area.
Krystal hugs Al in comfort and Ed smiles hugging them both
The bomb explodes, spreading gas within the secluded area. Benjiro inhales the poison and starts coughing/wheezing, slowly dying without making a word. he stumbles his way back into the hospital, before collapsing in front of Krystal, Ed, and Al.
Krystal jumps over and pulls out the gas healing him as mustang rolls in and they pull krystal up cuffing her and taking her into custody
Benjiro looks around suprised. "I survived? thought the gas killed me?" *Benjiro looks at mustang confused* "Whats going on? why is she in custody? she just saved my life"
Krystal yelps “let go ow please that hurts!” She is forced into a painful position..
Ed growls “this goes back to when mustang wanted her to obey him and be his damned pet..”
Mustang shakes his head and lights a cigerette. "Not this time Ed, its for a different reason. I had no choice in the matter, since a different government that goes by "United" is involved in our affairs. A organization more terrifying than Jorin or "Father" It was either give up Krystal or spare our country. I choose our country.
Hawkeye starts crying and screaming at mustang. "You basturd! you sold off a friend and betrayed her, how could you do this?"
Mustang sighs and looks away ashamed. "Like i said, there was no other option. If you all want to hate me or leave the state military, go ahead. I wont stop you this time. but if you do, you will be marked as traitors by both Amestris and United" he motions the guards. "Take her away, sorry Krystal"
The guards nod in approval and start taking krystal away to the jail.
Krystal at least let me say goodbye please. Look I will go willingly if you let me say goodbye
Mustang nods and sighs. "I suppose 5 mins wouldnt hurt." He motions to loosen the chains, which they do. He waits impaitently and takes a puff of his cigerette.
Krystal hugs Al and kisses Ed before following the guards out she was shaking but held her tears in
The guards start taking Krystal to a private room with a soft bed and a couch, instead of her jail cell. When Mustang and Krystal enter, Mustang grins and strokes her hair. "You look beautiful as always Krystal. I cant believe Ed believed my story about handing you over to United. Its true we made a deal with United" Mustang laughs and grins more. "no... it was United to give you to me in exchange for the lives of Ed and the others. Now you are all mine and going to be my pet forever."