Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ The Four United ❯ Spells and Clouds ( Chapter 4 )

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The Four United

Chapter Four Spells and Clouds

Roy walks into the library and then into the study where he hears Ed and Gabby fighting.

He steps into the room and the fighting stops. Before he knows what's happening, Gabby

has him pinned to the ground. “Well I have to say, this is pretty bold coming from you,

but I always did like women on top.” *PUNCH*CRACK*BLOOD* “What the hell was

that for?” “For being a fucking pervert.” *KNEE TO THE GROIN*BLACK EYE*LOTS

OF PAIN* “And that is for raping my sister you asshole.” She punched him again before

letting Ed pull her off of him with the promise of killing him as soon as the ceremony

was complete. When Al and Succori got back (about five minutes apart so she could have

her space) Succori stepped forward, “Alright everybody, we've all heard the legend a

thousand times over, and we all know what to do.” Roy calmly asks, “And what if I

refuse to participate?” Succori looked at him with death in her eyes, she walked across

the room to him, her eyes glowed white and the sun outside disappeared behind thunder

clouds. “Then you are of no further use to us and we will soon be looking for a new

Colonel, Colonel.” “Okay, let's do this.” he said very nervously. Ed laughed and they all

set up in a circle with the girls linking the guys. Succori smothered her fear and stood

between Ed and Roy. Mustang smirked at her, but it was wiped away when Succori

looked at him and her eyes glowed white once more. “Alright everybody, do you all

remember the words?” “Not really.” “Alright everybody, listen up.

Weather,

Metal,

Ice, and

Fire.

The four united,

The four unstopped.

Restore the body of a friend,

And arm, a leg,

Whatever we can.

Make them whole,

Make them real,

Make them never fade away.

Weather,

Metal,

Ice, and

Fire.

The four united

The four unstopped.

Hear what we say

And make it happen.

The four of them repeated this over and over; their hands held three inches or so apart

from the person next to them, their power forming a huge glowing ball of energy between

their hands. After the energy came together into one ball of all of their energy, Ed and Al

were surrounded in a bright light. When the light disappeared, the four collapsed, leaving

Al standing in his suit of armor. “Brother, are you okay? Succori? Gabby? It didn't work;

I'm still a hunk of metal and you guys are all passed out. Damn it's hot.” It's hot? Does

that mean? No, it couldn't. Maybe it only worked part way. Succori would never do

something this dangerous unless she knew it would work. Or if she thought she could

get rid of something. Or someone. So you think she did this to get rid of Mustang? But

what if it got rid of her instead? Check! Hurry and see if anyone's dead. So Al went

around to the four alchemists. Ed and Gabby were okay so he moved on to Roy who was

still breathing also. Not after Gabby wakes up. He realized then that if anyone had died it

was Succori. He cautiously made his way over to her and put a hand on her shoulder.

“NO! LET GO OF ME!” a flash of lightning sent Al flying into a far wall and the others

woke up after hearing her screams. Ed and Roy went to check on Al while gabby ran over

to her sister who had curled into a ball without opening her eyes, a cloud surrounded her.

“Succori, it's Gabby. Let me in.” a path through the cloud led Gabby to her sister. “What

happened? What did Al do to you? What did you do to him?” Succori' eyes opened wide

in confusion. “Al didn't do anything to me. What happened to him?” “You threw him

across the room.” “Why on earth would I do that? I wouldn't hurt anyone.” “Not even

Colonel Mustang?” “Why would I want to hurt him?” “Stay here Cori; I'm going to go

check on Al.” “Okay.” Gabby looked around expecting the cloud to have gone away but

it was still there. A path appeared and led her out of the cloud. What the hell is up with

that? What? Her and that cloud. It's like she doesn't remember anything about the rape.

Maybe she doesn't. What? She couldn't stand to be touched even by Al, then the cloud

appeared and she's just fine. So the cloud is like, like a dream or something, where

none of it ever happened and she is safe. So as long as she's in that cloud she's happy.

Happy, yes, real, no. so what do I do? Explain the situation to the guys. Right. Gabby

walked over to where the guys were trying to get Al to wake up. “How is he?” “He's

alive, I think.” “Did it work on you Ed?” “I'm not sure, something happened though. I

can't reach my powers.” “Me neither, but Succori seems just fine.” “Guys? Is she okay?”

“Al? She's fine. How about you? What happened?” “I went to make sure you were all

okay, and when I touched her, she acted as if I was going to rape her, she shocked me

with a thunderbolt, just like when Colonel Mustang raped her. She wouldn't even open

her eyes; it was as if she were dreaming about it. Then you guys woke up and when I

looked back at her there was that cloud.” “Yes, what is that? You seemed able to walk in

perfectly fine.” “Yes, I think it is a shield. It has to open and let you in. once I was with

her she acted as if hack ass Mustang had never raped her; she was happy.” “What do we

do?” “Leave her in the cloud.” “Shut up Mustang; just because she can't remember

doesn't mean I've forgotten.” “Well, if she's happy then maybe we should let her stay in

the cloud after all.” “Don't give up hope Al. she loves you.” “She threw me across a

room!” “My leg itches.” “Stop changing the subject Ed.” “Al, can I see the inside of your

armor to check for cracks?” “Sure brother.” Al removed the head of his armor and waited

for Ed to check the armor. Ed stepped back looking smug and Gabby smiled and jumped

into Ed's arms and kissed him. “What are you two so happy about? Glad you two finally

got together.” “Al, look in the mirror.” Al did, he dropped the helmet. “Oh my God! It

worked! Succori it worked! Succori?” “She's in the cloud. Take off your armor and go

take a shower. You'll want to make a good impression.” “Right. Thanks Gabby. But what

if when the cloud goes away she doesn't love me or is afraid of me? Or what if she just

lives in the cloud forever and never comes to reality or something bad happens because

of it?” “Don't worry Al. if she comes out of the cloud the worst that could happen is her

needing some time. And until then she is perfectly safe. Nothing can get in or out of that

cloud unless she wants it to.” “But what if she lets in Mustang?” “She won't. She may

have forgotten, but it is the real her that has made that cloud; she won't let in anyone who

means her harm. And if he tries, I'll neuter him.” “Why don't you kill him?” “I figured

Succori would like that honor. She deserves it after all the shit she's been through. Now

go get ready.” “Watch over her for me please.” “Yes, yes. Now go before I ban you from

seeing her.” Al smiled and took off. Gabby turned to Ed who had been watching over

Roy. Ed looked up and saw that Gabby was doing something. When he looked back at

Rou, his hands were frozen together in chains of ice. “So, how is Succori doing?” “She

seemed fine and I'm sure she'll love having AL come to visit her. Though I hate this, it's

like she's in a hospital, absolutely helpless and there's nothing I can do to help her.” Ed

held her, “Do you mind watching Roy for a minute? I'd like to see your sister.” “Okay,

just don't take too long. I may have already killed the bastard.” “Alright.” With that, he

kissed Gabby's cheek and walked over to the cloud. “Succori, it's Ed.” As soon as he

said who he was the cloud parted and Ed walked through to where Succori sat meditating.

Ed sat down across from her, not wanting to interrupt. “Hello Ed. Liking your limbs?”

“You remember?” “Yes, I remember everything now.” “Even—“ “Roy, yes I remember

what he did.” She did not open her eyes or move anything but her lips. It was almost as if

she was speaking with her mind. “If you're uncomfortable I'll leave. I just wanted to say

thank you for all that you have done. And to tell you that my brother really does love you.

and all he wants is to make you happy and hopefully be loved in return.” “You are

welcome Edward. And I have come to peace with my past; you need not leave. I am glad

to hear that he loves me, and I regret that I cannot—“ “Please don't say that you can't be

with him! That would kill him.” “Ed, shut up. I was merely going to say that I cannot

explain how extremely sorry I am for hurting him and blocking everyone out while I

regrouped. I cannot control my nightmares and spasms, not my actions during them. I

feat I might be a bit of a danger to him.” “I'm pretty sure he'll take his chances. Besides,

you exaggerate. If you say you are at peace with what happened then you are. There

won't be many outbursts.” “Hopefully you are right. May I see your arm and leg?” “Of

course.” Succori opened her eyes and searched and felt each limb as though looking for a

flaw in the design. “They are perfect. Are you ore? Weak?” “We are all drained of power

except you. Otherwise I'm fine.” “Sorry about that, I should have warned you.” “Why

didn't it affect you the same way?” “I am different; I'm not an alchemist, but and

elemental. I do not have to give up something to gain another as you do. It is an

advantage of mine.” “How did you know of that spell earlier?” “I'm not sure; it just sort

of came out as my lips moved; I've never heard it before.” “So, there was another reason

I came to see you; I'd like to ask permission to date your sister.” “OF course you can

Ed.” “One other thing, why did you cast the cloud, and are you ever coming out?” I was

having a spasm/nightmare thingy and I told myself that it just wasn't going to happen

again, so I protected myself in the only way I could think of; I made a cloud that no one

could penetrate. I can come out of it whenever I like, but I think I'm just going to stay

here and meditate for a while. Besides, I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do with

my sister.” “Good-bye Succori. See you when you come out.” The path appeared and Ed

went out and sat down with Gabby.