Instead of waiting a few weeks I actually ended up finishing this now out of spontaneous juices o.o Well, I hope you enjoy.

Foreign sensations devoured her very being as her mind remained in a constant state of peace. Her body, gasping violently for the slightest control was eased by the instant connection between her being and the abnormality of the accelerating power she beheld. The connection was virtually in-sync to her own self. And without lifting the slightest finger she was able to pound the very man who held her captive directly into a solid brick wall. Now placed among the wall he plastered a distinctive smirk she will never be capable to rid her memory of.

"Why isn't he surprised? I don't even know what's going on." Winry thought

From the darkness the sound of echoing claps were released.

"Very nice. I am quite impressed." another man recited as he applauded her.

But this man was different, he was very different indeed. He pampered himself in fine, rich fabrics which totaled his appearance beyond imaginable. His skin was pale white while his eyes were a deep brown. He appeared as if he was the king and this corroded dungeon was his castle.

"You need a little work but it will do for now." he spoke in confidence

"Who are you and what do you want from me?" she persistently demanded

"My identity is not important. The attention is on you tonight."

"If he won't give me an answer I'll just-"

She struggled to elevate her new found power but even the magnitude of her strength was not able to reach him.

"That, Winry Rockbell, won't work on me."

Shock ruthlessly speared into her heart as she blurted, "H-how do you know my name?"

"We've been looking for you for some time now. Its been difficult pinpointing you, no one has seen you for many years."

"What do you mean seen me? I don't know any of you nor do I want to!" she impudently replied

"My, my you have a spirit but in time we will seal that mouth of yours."

Suddenly blue sparks and streaks surrounded the entrance as the door was battered away. Appearing fiercely within the shadows were Edward and Alphonse Elric.

"Quite a show this is turning into be. Finally the Elric brothers have decided to grace us with their presence." the man haughtily spoke

"How did you know we were coming?" demanded Al

"I didn't completely know but I sure was hoping you two would show up to save your lovely friend, Winry."

"Its almost as if he knew we were coming to save her." Ed thought

"I won't let you snatch my prize so easily." the man informed as he signaled a myriad of soldiers who appeared from almost nowhere.

"All we have to do is get Winry and escape. There's no way we can take on these many soldiers." Ed wisely directed

Dashing towards Winry was Al as Edward distracted the crowd of soldiers. Al alchemically lifted the granite rock in a parallel line to himself, creating a slide to which Winry tumbled down upon. He sliced off the ropes which bound her and they began swiftly proceeding to the door. Ed was able to hop on top of the crowd of soldiers and surf his was into freedom. Just as they were escaping the door regenerated itself and shut close.

"I'm not going to let you get away so easily. See the plants wrapped around the door? Those vines are fused with Philosopher stone. In fact a bit of Mercury Diamond dust too. They won't be completely destroyed so easily."

Edward froze in disbelief as he pondered about the words the cleaver man had just said.

"I thought I had the Mercury Diamond. There's more? It can't be..."

"I know what your thinking. How did I lay my hands on the Mercury Diamond. Well, I didn't it was a gift, actually more of a trade."

To those words Ed swiftly touched the brick wall and bore another opening and fled with his group.

"Very, very nice. They did a splendid job. This won't be the last they see of me." the man deviously spoke

To that the man who originally stood before Winry appeared and delightfully agreed, "Yes, she is the one, my lord, Seren.

"You have done a fine job tonight, Creed. I will reward you with no harm done to yourself." Seren cheaply rewarded

"You are so gracious, my Lord." Creed replied with a bow and dismissal.

"Don't worry, Etta. We'll get them next time." Seren spoke

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.