Somewhat Human (Fullmetal Alchemist)

31: Loyal Dogs

After (Y/n) transmuted the stairs and pillar back into the building, they walk into the Devil's Nest and see Alphonse tied up next to Greed and his lackeys, " So you're Greed?" Edward half-guesses, Greed smirks and puts his hands in his pockets, " The one and only, so I'm guessing your Edward Elric?" Edward doesn't nod but Greed knew the answer anyways, " First off I gotta say how sorry I am things turned out like this." (Y/n) and Edward glance at each other before looking back to Greed.

" Cut the shit Greed th- the reality is you're not." (Y/n) was going to reveal that the military was going to arrive but decided to hold off, " Geez so cold, did our conversation mean nothing to you?" (Y/n) stares at him blankly, " Ouch, anyways we wanted the armored guy but things got complicated, and now you're here. So what do you say? A secret for a secret."

Edward raises an eyebrow, " Equivalent Exchange?" Greed points a finger gun at Edward, " Right, besides you guys seem pretty into homunculi so let's just share what we know and we all go home happy. No fuss no muss nooo... whatever the last part is." While Greed's lackeys found the mess up amusing even (Y/n), Edward didn't.

" DON'T TALK SHIT WITH ME!!! YOU BASTARDS WHAT THE HELL IS THIS HUH?!! DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION HERE?! I DON'T CARE WHAT YOUR UROBUROS SQAUD IS THINKING RIGHT NOW!! YOU KIDNAPPED MY BEST FRIEND! YOU KIDNAPPED MY BROTHER! YOU HURT MY TEACHER! AND YOU WANNA TRADE SECRETS WITH ME?! AT THIS POINT YOU ALL ARE THE WORST BAD GUYS I EVER SEEN!! AND THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOUL? FORGET ABOUT IT I'M NOT TELLING YOU SHIT! YOUR RAG-TAG GROUP OF VILLAINS WILL BE BEATEN! CRUSHED! LOOTED! AND I'M GOING TO FORCE THE TRUTH OUTTA ALL OF YOU! BAD GUYS WILL NOT GET NOR DESERVE EQUIVALENT EXCHANGE!!!"

Everyone is stunned to silence.

(Y/n) raised an eyebrow with her jaw completely dropped.

Alphonse looked like he was about to start crying.

Greed and his lackeys started to clap.

Eventually, everyone gains their bearings again and remembers why each of them are here, "Dolcetto." Greed orders, Dolcetto comes around and he looked like he fell off a roof, which he did, " He's annoying." Dolcetto had bandages all around him, even on his ear, which made (Y/n) and Edward wonder if he was in any condition to fight.

Regardless Dolcetto pulls out a sword, " Don't kill him." Greed warns, Dolcetto nods and rotates his neck, " (Y/n) I got this, stay back." Edward whispers to (Y/n) who raises her palms, " Whatever you say goes." Dolcetto charges at Edward and tries to hit him but Edward jumps in the air and does a whole pirouette roundhouse kick.

With Dolcetto already not in the best condition the kick was all it took to put him out of commission, " Alright, next!'' Edward says as he lands on his feet. Greed looks at Edward, an unreadable expression on his face," Roa, take the armored guy and dissect him, take Dolcetto too and patch him up." The larger man picks up Dolcetto and Alphonse, when he does a voice that isn't his speaks, " Hey! Be more careful!"

Roa hums, " Sorry Martel." (Y/n) looks at Edward and already knew what he was going to do, and before he does (Y/n) quickly whispers a plan in his ear, " Follow my lead, and after just stall for time." Edward was confused but it was (Y/n) saying it so he went along, so they watch Roa walk off with Alphonse and Dolcetto quietly.

Their lack of a reaction didn't go unnoticed by Greed, " Not gonna even try to chase after him? Some friends you are." Edward wanted to argue back but remembered (Y/n)'s words and held his tongue. (Y/n) raises her hands in surrender, " Listen, I understand there's bad blood between us now thanks to my friend here but his hot-headedness aside, I want to make my own offer." Greed raises an eyebrow clearly not believing (Y/n) but lets her talk.