People call me many things.
Thief, weirdo...
But they call me "Foxy"
My real name is not important, what matters is how I got here.
Here, where? You may ask; with the Homunculi, of course.
And I don't even have any special powers to help them find some imaginary stone.
Or do I?
It all begun in the summer, I was traveling to Resembool when I met this girl.
Her name was Winry, she kept talking about a handsome boy who goes by the name of Edward.
I met her while I was shopping on the beautiful streets this city was blessed with. She was very interested in my unusual black clothes and jean-chains.
She then asked me where I live and told me that I can stay at her place for the rest of the summer without paying.
Of course, it was a win-win because she didn't have friends hadn't been able to have a girl-talk in ages.
It would have been stupid of me to decline her offer. After all, free shelter is something we can all use.
So I just went with it. One day though, the guy named Edwars and his brother, Alphonse, came to her house.
We were peacefully enjoying our meal...or so I thought
Ed:" so Winry, did you pay this girl to be here, cause you obviously don't have friends?"
Winry:" Shut up! I do have friends" she smacked Eds arm
Al:" I'm sorry, he didn't mean that" he waved his iron hands nervously.
Ed started rubbing his head :"I did mean it. Look at her clothes. And what's with that multi-colored hair?"
I had black and blue hair. It wasn't that big of a deal. People do it all the time nowadays
"Listen up you nutjob! You are 1 meter and a wish, not even 1 m and a half. 1 m and a cockroach and you have long braided hair. Yet you're a boy, so shut your gender-confused mouth up." I say, trying not to cuss him. I am short-tempered when someone starts insulting me
Winry never mentioned him being rude. Maybe he just didn't dig girls who looked a bit more goth or something. Well, not goth...but sorta metal-head
Sucks for him though, his loss. Maybe something happened, but that's no way to treat a guest.
Ed :"Who you calling so small you can't even see with a microscope!?" He yelled as he slammed his hands on the table
"No one called you that, sit the hell down!" I got up, not breaking eye-contact
I admit, I lost my temper when he gave me that attitude. I shouldn't have. But patience isn't my middle name.
Ed:" I will snap your neck!"
"Tough talk for a shorty" I pointed out. It wasn't a flaw or anything, but I know some people are annoyed when they get called short
Al held Ed back while Winry held me.
Winry:" Stop it, you two! That's no way to talk in this house! Everybody get to sleep, NOW!" she shot us death glares that were cold enough to freeze a soul
I sighed while Ed murmured and we both went our ways. I was very sensitive but I wasn't going to cry because of a nobody like him
It was very late and I still couldn't sleep, so I decided to go out.
But not by using the door cause that's too mainstream for some reason.
I jumped through the open window and headed straight ahead. I kept on going till I saw a lake and sat down on a stone.
The moonlight was reflected in the crystal water and I sighed loudly.
"Uhm... Sorry to disturb but you shouldn't be out at this hour by yourself. You're a lady, after all"
I saw Al's reflection behind me
I jumped a bit because I wasn't expecting anyone to be out. I liked to be alone, but his presence somehow made me feel safe. Don't get me wrong....but who would mess with a giant dude like him?
"Al, was it?" I asked, trying to make small-talk
"Mhh-hmm" he replied in a shy tone.
"I'm sorry for Ed's behavior" he added
"No, it's okay... He should be sorry for starting it. I'm just too...." My voice cracked a bit and tears formed "too sensitive" I left out a little sob but quickly stopped and regained my initial voice
Al:"Don't cry... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you cry. Brother just had a lot going on. The military is too hard on him" he came and hugged me, he was so cold... It felt good cause my body was boiling. Crying has that effect on me
I smiled a bit and hugged back "It's not your fault. I just get emotional over the smallest things" I say as I bury my face in his chest (if that's even possible)
Al:"You should sleep" he said in a nagging way
"I don't wanna. Can we stay out here?" I begged with puppy eyes.
Al:" I don't want you to get in trouble, maybe I can't protect you. After all... I'm just a soul in an armor, because of a human transmutation" his voice went weak.
"It's okay, Winry told me. If I go to my room, can you stay with me? Please... Just until I fall asleep. No funny business, I assure you" I laughed, hoping he would feel at ease or something. I felt like I could open my heart to him.
Al nodded and carried me back in bridal style.
"You're a pretty chill fella, I'll give you that" I smiled
Al:" You're too kind" a small anime blush could be seen on his cheeks
"Not at all. I hope we'll hang out tomorrow too. You are amazing" I reassured him
Al:" I hope so as well! Goodnight..." He blushed again and sat on the floor, careful to not make a sound
"Goodnight, Al..." I fell into a deep sleep but nightmares haunted me so I kept waking up occasionally
Al tried to pet me and wake me many times so I'd snap out of it, but the nightmares kept going on.
My nightmares were weird. I saw many strange people in my dreams. How could I define them?
Maybe it was my imagination, but I always had scenarios in my head were people who were as 'weird' as me would accept me and we'd be in a huge crew. People like me...who think, dress and feel and understand things just like I do.
I only wanted understandment. Weird enough cause Al wasn't in my dreams. Maybe cause I only met him.
It happens in dreams to see people you never met before, right? Right?...
