Fullmetal Alchemist Awakening

Emissary of Darkness

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

{Opening song}

Period/Chemistry

No POV

On the day before the long-awaited Promised Day, Alphonse Elric hid in a train yard outside the Eastern training grounds. However, the Homunculi's Gluttony and Pride surprised him with an ambush. Defenseless against their attack, Alphonse is captured.

"Alphonse...it's time to wake up Alphonse." Al stirred a bit as he asked, "Who are you?" "...it's too soon for you to die." The voice stated as it reached a hand and touched his helmet. "We aren't done you yet..." the hand suddenly turned into a black mass."...there's so much work we have in store for you."

-Emissary of Darkness-

~Kanama~

"Excuse me, is this place called 'Kanama'?" a man who was working looked up to find a group of people.

~*<3*~

Hohenheim sat by a fire roasting something until a voice said, "Mr. Ho, you've got some company." Hohenheim glanced over his shoulder as his eyes met with his son, Edward. Hohenheim placed his food down as he stood. "Edward...I didn't think-" He was suddenly cut off by Ed punching him in the face. "That felt good." Ed stated as Aaliyah's sweat dropped muttering, "Oh Edward..."

"Ahh....you could've at least warned me that you were about to slug me!" Hohenheim exclaimed from his place on the ground. "...and with your metal hand too!" "Hmph." Ed turned away as Hohenheim stood. "I see you've made a new group of friends..."  After being in pain, Hohenheim got to talking to the group. "We're not—" "It's more like we'll be in the same sinking ship." Heinkel stated as Greeling pointed to himself, "That's right and I guess you can say I'm the captain of that ship." "So you're the one in charge?" Hohenheim asked as he slouched a bit. "...then I'd like to thank you for looking over my son and Aaliyah." Ed's eyes widened at that as Ally rolled her eyes. "Sure, but you do know they can be a real pain in the asses." "HEY!!" Ed exclaimed.

"That's an interesting tattoo..." Hohenheim pondered while looking at Greeling's hand. "Yeah...so you noticed." He lifted his hand with a grin and said, "I guess there's no point in hiding it...but let's make this honesty thing mutual, pops." Hohenheim glanced over to Ed and Ally who were looking at him. "Look, we need to talk...the Promised Day is tomorrow." Ed stated Hohenheim said, "...fair enough. I'll tell you everything."

~*<3*~

It was night time and the group was sitting around the fire. Hohenheim had just finished his story and everyone was silent. Ed clenched his fist and held onto his head as Hohenheim said, "I was worried this would this might be more difficult for me to accept than it was for Alphonse." "Wait, you told Al about this?" Ally asked. "I did...I'm sure he has his thoughts on the matter...but he accepted it nonetheless..." Hohenheim then glanced at Ed and Ally as he said, "If you want to use me to get your bodies back you can." Ed quickly stood as he shouted, "Are you crazy?! Maybe you are a living Philosopher's stone but I'm not going to sacrifice living souls! It's our fault we lost our bodies!"

Hohenheim's face turned into a smile as he said, "I'm proud my son feels that way..." He then became serious. "There will be a solar eclipse tomorrow...he plans to harvest it for his scheme." "So that's his plan?" Ally asked. "Listen Edward, Aaliyah...he must be stopped at all costs. I'll need you two to help me." "Help you?! Now look here, I'm going to stop that bearded bastard but I'm not doing it to help you! Our best chance is to team up and that's the only reason I'm talking to you right now!" Everyone's faces held a smile as Ed stormed off. "Edward!" Aaliyah called as she then glanced at Hohenheim. "That's fine with me...it doesn't matter what the reasoning is as long as you'll fight alongside me..." Hohenheim's lips turned into a smile once more. Ed suddenly stopped as everyone continued on.