A/N- This is a story idea I had a while ago. I have no idea if I'll continue it, but nonetheless I love the intro (what's below) enjoy.

Disclaimer- I do not own any characters mentioned in this story. Nope, not even the array =(

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Edward stood still as he watched the monster before him form.

Its eyes were sprouted above its head, and its body was nothing more then a big glob of red mass with white specks of bone in between. It flailed on the floor, glaring with its pupil-less eyes moaning and groaning in agony. It lay surrounded by blood that had already begun to crust over the pure white lines of an alchemic array.

"Edwarhd?"

The monster grunted something barely eligible as Edward Elric stepped closer and got on his knees, saying nothing as he pulled out a handful of red stones. They glowed brightly in the darkness of the night and looked like beautiful polished rubies. Still Edward did not speak as he extended his hand towards the monster and watched it chomp the stones down hungrily like a possessed demon. Gazing at the creature with sorrow-filled eyes, Ed laid his head on its jelly like body, tears slowly slipping down his cheeks.

"I'm sorry…"

The creation just ignored him and continued munching on the rubies, unaware of its surroundings. Edward watched its grotesque mouth crunch on the rocks so loudly it seemed to strain his ears. He couldn't bring himself to look into its eyes...

"I'm so sorry…"

Teardrops connected with the blood and chalk on the floor.

"Alphonse."

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