Fullmetal Alchemist Awakening

The Shape of this Country

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters except for Aaliyah.

Chapter 35: The Shape of this Country

Aaliyah's POV

Olivier glanced over to the Homunculus as she said with a smirk, "Now you get to see the Briggs way kids." "Um...the Briggs way?" I asked as a hand was placed on her head, along with Ed's. "That's right...come here little alchemist and give me a hand." Buccaneer stated as Ed and I gained panicked looks. Buccaneer then picked them both up as Al said, "Brother, Ally!" "You too tin man." Buccaneer turned to face Al. "Hey, hold on! You can't just-" Ed was interrupted as a gun was pointed at his head. 'How the hell is he holding a gun with both his arms full?' I thought as Buccaneer said, "You were forced to help us, got it?" Buccaneer then went to take a step as he noticed Falman standing there. "Huh? Who's this?" Ed then grinned evilly as he said, "He's an old friend of ours!" "Really? Then he'll help too." Falman's mouth dropped.

"Hurry, don't spill any!" Buccaneer stated as Al, Ed, and I walked ahead of him carrying lighter fluid. "Head to Gate 8." The Homunculus, or Sloth, stood up as Olivier said, "Drive it into the elevator!" Olivier's tank then rammed Sloth, pushing him to the elevators but not without a fight. Sloth managed to lift the front of the tank as Olivier shouted, "Hurry up and push us!" The other tanks rammed Olivier's, giving hers a boost as they closed in on the elevator. "It's working! Now, turn right!" Olivier shouted, kicking the man in her tank. "G-got it!" The gun of the tank knocked Sloth into the elevator as Olivier shouted, "Miles, close it now!" Miles pressed the button, closing the elevator successfully. The elevator was brought to Gate eight, which it opened and he stepped out.

"Huh? Where...am...I?" Buccaneer ran from the corner and grabbed Sloth's arm, successfully flipping him. "Alright! Do it now!" he shouted. Falman and Ed poured the fluid from above, as Al and I threw it onto him from behind. "Nice!" Buccaneer cheered. "Okay, what next?" Al asked. "Yeah, how do exactly plan on getting him through the gate?" The elevator dinged as the gun of the tank appeared. Ed, Al, and I began to freak out as they all moved out of the way. "Move out the way you little runts!" The wheels began to move as she shot at him. The force managed to knock him outside by the railing. "Hey! One more!"

"We're out of ammo!" "Well in that case..." Falman stated as he pulled out his handgun and shot the icicles above Sloth. The icicles fell onto his head, and Ed, Al, and I took that as a moment to attack. They each ran and kicked the guy causing him to fall off the railing and into the snow. "Nice~" Ed sang as Buccaneer said, "That fuel is specially built for the cold. It'll vaporize almost instantly and as it evaporates, it'll sap his body heat. This blizzard will also in freezing him...right down to his brain.

"It's so cold...body won't move..." Sloth stated as he slowly began to freeze. "What...a...pain...." He then fell over, lifeless.

"You can sleep there until spring, monster." Olivier spoke. She then looked to Buccaneer and said, "Alright, take these three away." "Sir!" "Huh?!" They tied Al, Ed, Falman, and I up, dragging them away. "Hey! We helped you!" Ed shouted as Olivier said, "You were forced to. That was the excuse you needed to fight, right? Besides, you aren't going anywhere until you explain what that thing was and what it wanted."

*That Night*

No POV

"S-so c-cold!" Ed's teeth chattered as he hugged Ally tighter for warmth. "S-stop moving, you're making it even c-colder!" Aaliyah complained. "My b-bad, I just thought I could help us both o-out!" "Please don't fight you two." Al stated from the other side of the room. "Al's right, we shouldn't be fighting..." Aaliyah trailed off as Ed muttered, "...yeah, that's just a waste of warmth..." He unconsciously moved his right arm to Ally's stomach as he shouted, "Cold! Watch where the hell you put your hand!" "Sorry, I forgot-" "How would you like it if I forgot'?" Ally stated as she turned around and started to rub Ed's chest with her hand. "H-Hey! Stop it!" The two continued shouting as Al thought, 'I wonder if I can get another cell...?'