Crimson Karma Alchemist- Edward Elric X Reader

Chapter XXXIV

(Y/N)'s P.O.V.

Sightings of smoke rising in the city was reported and I could smell, even from here, tear gas bombs and gunpowder spread throughout the city. I smirked to myself.

"Got to hand it to him, Roy sure knows how to turn a city into hell." I said, a scary hint of pride in my words.

"We should get going." Ed said after nodding in agreement with me.

"Yes, we need to hurry if we are going to stop this. I also have to finish setting up the counter measure I have in place that I rather not use." Hohenheim said, sorrow lightly lacing his words.

We all headed out, sneaking around the alleyways of Central. Soldiers spread thin everywhere, running around in panic. We managed to make our way to the area that passage underground lead but the area around it had a swarm of officers around it.

"Damn, it is covered in military forces. We will have to find another way in." Ed said.

"Where is another entrance underground located?" Scar asked. Ed thought for a second then it struck him.

"We can use the entrance down in the third laboratory." Ed said, us then making our way towards said place.

There was only three guards posted outside making this easy work.

"Wait, this is a perfect time to throw around my title as a state alchemist!" Ed said running up to the guards acting frantic, like he was being chased by Scar. Once the guards had turned their back, Ed whacked them all unconscious. Ed's quick work allowed us to continue on inside. Hohenheim commented how his son's tactics were a little cruel, resulting in annoyed 'shut up' from Ed.

We walked through the halls, Ed guiding us to a spot where some hasty alchemy was used to deal up the opening. I snapped my fingers, the wall briefly being covered in flames then turning into a set of double doors. Ed's eyebrow twitched in my direction. I just stuck my tongue out in response, can't help I am faster than he is. As we walked into the tunnels, we were met with a dividing path.

"I guess we should split up into two teams then."  The fat Chimera stated.

"Yes, I will take a team then Ed and Scar will lead the other team." Hohenheim said making Ed grumpy.

"Why do I have to go with him?!" The shrimp shouted.

"I remember you telling me that Scar's alchemy is different from yours, being to your advantage against my lookalike." Hohenheim stated.

"Don't argue with him Ed, who knows how much help we will need to fight this guy." I said a smirk covering my face and never faltering. Hohenheim decided to only take Lan Fan apart of his team and leave the rest of us as a group.

"One moment please, (Y/N)." Hohenheim said. I walked over to him, my hands stuffed in the pockets of my trousers.

"Yes?" I questioned.

"Your alchemy is likely similar to mine, being a philosopher stone yourself. Keep that in mind if you encounter him. You are probably the biggest advantage to your team." Hohenheim said place a hand on my shoulder. His hand started to burn the skin under my shirt, burning it away.