Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ Your Nightmarish Past ❯ Welcome to Almasa! ( Chapter 1 )

Chapter 1

 

“Ed where are we supposed to be going?” asked Eli as the train passed by a lake to the left of them.

“How am I supposed to know? I don't even know why we are going on this mission together anyway.” Ed said as he slumped in his seat.

“AND WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN!?” Edward jumped up in his seat. “I thought that you loved me so what problem do you have with the both of us on the same mission?” she looked out the window then back at Ed who was also looking out the window.

“I do, it's just…I don't want anything to happen to you, that's all.” He said with a kind smile that suddenly made Eli feel small.

“I know.” Said Eli as she looked at Al, who was sitting quietly in his seat listening to the argument.

“You know brother, I wonder why he sent the two of you on the same mission. You know how he is about doing two things at once; it would appear that he would have sent Eli some where else.”

“Your right Al. That's not like him, which means that these orders must have been directly from the Furher himself.” Ed said with a hand to his chin. [flashback- “Edward and Elina get in my office now, On The Double!” Edward and Eli high tailed into Roy's office as he was waiting for them. “You have a new mission, but it seems as though the two of you will be partners this time.” He handed them a manilla folder that read,

 

MISSION BRIEFING TO

 

EDWARD ELRIC: FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST

 

AND

 

ELINA CLARK: ELEMENT ALCHEMIST

 

End flashback] Edward yawned, stretching also.

“You know I have never even heard of this town before.” He said.

“Yeah me neither.” Said Al.

“What's the name of it again?” asked Eli.

“I think it's called, Almasa.” Ed said. He placed his head against the window before closing his eyes and drifted to sleep. Eli watched him as he slept, she loved him so much that she could sit for hours and watch him sleep. Al had went to get his brother some food from the food car, while Eli stayed behind.

“Al should have been back by now. He must have gotten sidetracked.” She said to her self as she looked down the aisle. She heard a whimper, then directed her attention back to Edward. He was having a nightmare. She stood up and tried to wake him, but for some reason he wouldn't. His eyes overflowed with tears. Even though his eyes were shut, the tears pushed through. He kept saying he was sorry for what he did to his mother. She too began to cry. She sat down beside him. She pulled him close and began stroking her fingers along his face and through his hair. He calmed down finally and she found her self laying him in her lap. When Al finally returned he found the both of them fast asleep.

He watched as they both slept so peacefully, until the train whistle was heard when they had finally arrived in Almasa. Edward heard the whistle first and awoke to find himself in Eli's lap. Eli awoke next to see Edward looking up at her. They both smiled. Both got up from their seats and walked out the train, Al quickly following.

“Now what are we supposed to do, brother?” Asked Al

“I don't know, I guess find a place to stay.” Ed said looking for an inn. “Ah, there we go.” He ran over to it, only to discover that it had no vacancies. The same with all the inns in the town. The trio walked all over town trying to find an inn. Ed was getting annoyed. “What kind of town is this? It has no vacancies.” He said kind of whiny. The group sighed and heard each other's stomach growl.

“Brother, maybe you two should eat some dinner. Then we can look some more.” Ed nodded and walked toward the closest restaurant, Al and Eli followed. Pretty soon they were sitting down, and enjoying a home cooked meal. Or at least Eli and Ed were, while Al watched. Just as Eli and Ed finished their meals, Al said

“You know what brother, the people here haven't been staring at me. Nor did the waitress give you a look when you said you were part of the military.” He said in aw. Ed looked around and noticed that he was right, not a single person had paid Al any mind.

“Your right Al. let's take this as a sign of good things to come.” Ed said smiling. Eli looked at them and fake smiled. Al, being as tender hearted that he is, noticed.

“What's wrong Eli?” she looked up surprised he had noticed. Ed then gave her his full attention, which made her stutter.

“Uh-well-uh-umm..”

“Eli…” said Ed.

“It's just…I have a bad feeling about this place.” She said looking back at her empty plate. Suddenly, she heard a sneeze. She looked around frantically wondering who had sneezed just out of curiosity. She didn't here anyone say `bless you' or did she see anyone covering their mouth. She turned back to Ed and Al. “Hey did you guys hear someone sneeze just now?”

“Uh No.” Al said squirming slightly.

“Yeah…I mean nope not us.” Ed said letting a chuckle. Eli gave them a suspicious look.

“umm…ok…then lets go and keep looking for a place to stay.” She said hesitantly. The three got up and walked out being as they already paid for their meal. They kept searching for about another hour.

“Man, we're never gonna find a place before night fall.” Said Ed folding his hands behind his head.

“Excuse me.” Said an unfamiliar voice. The three turned around to see a young girl about their age. She had blue eyes and shoulder length blonde hair. She wore a beautiful purple skirt with a matching tank. In her hands was a bag of groceries. She smiled and kindly said, “you can stay at my house.” Eli and Ed looked at each other and in unison replied

“Thank you!”