Gemma Glarea

Fighting Resolve

"Fine! I'll do it.." Edward says giving his brother a quick wink before turning back around. Edward knew Alphonse would get he was bluffing, but would Alphonse think of some kind of plan fast enough?

"Can I see the last alchemists notes first?" Edward looks to Envy.

"What for? You've opened the door before." Envy says skeptical of the boy's

sudden request.

"I'm not sure what I'm concentrating on here." Edward says trying to sound convincing.

"Fine." Envy says in a huff as he walks to the table on the other side of the room.

Edward throws Alphonse another look, as if to ask him what to do. Alphonse just looks back and then starts to look around. Upon hearing Envy hastily moving things around, Edward twists back around to his previous position.

"Here but make it snappy boy, I hate to keep father waiting." Envy says walking back to Edward.

"Whatever." Edward says taking the book, half interested but also feeling half ashamed. This is the kind of research he dreamed of. Though, looking at the scared towns people made him want to hurl.

"So this isn't for a complete stone?" Edward says looking up from the book.

"Unfortunately no. This isn't enough materials." Envy replies.

"This is sick!" You shout.

"You hush girl, this doesn't concern you." envy snaps in your direction.

"Brother.." Alphonse whimpers, obvious despair plagues his voice.

"He doesn't have choice here." Envy says happily.

"Don't worry... I'll get this over with so we can leave." Edward says quietly as he sets the book down.

"Edward we don't deserve to live anymore than those people! This isn't like you!" You shout not realising Edward was scheming and stalling.

"It's my choice here." Edward whispers.

"I'm almost proud of the pipsqueak, what a change of heart." Envy says in a large smirk.

Edward gives you a look, in hopes that you will get what is going on. Edward isn't exactly sure what he is going to do yet, but he doesn't want you to think he is seriously pandering to Envy's plans.