Fullmetal Kingdom ~ Chapter 105

Chapter 105: Similar Saviors

On the rooftops of Traverse Town, Alphonse finally reached Edward, who was on Isaac's trail! Al jumped to his side and said, "Brother, the Transmutation, it seems Isaac is-!"

(RAT-TAT-TAT-TAT)

The Elrics were caught by surprise as Eastern Liberators popped out of the windows and doorways to pump them full of lead! As the brothers dodged, Ed asked, "Sorry about the intermission Al, can you repeat that?" Ed punched the nearest gunman while Al batted away two more and said, "Isaac's Transmutation was designed to freeze over the entire city, including the military base!"

After driving his foot into a Liberator's stomach, Ed said, "I've noticed the Ice walls curving and connecting, there must be a few Circles hidden around the city. We crush them, the city's safe, but we still need to catch up with 'Mr. Brow'-!" As soon as Ed clocked someone from behind and threw him at Al to slam to the ground, Al reported, "Isaac's our priority, Sora said he'll deal with the Ice walls along with Donald, Goofy, and the rest of the soldiers!"

Liberators then charged at Ed and Al, and the two used Alchemy to liquefy the rooftops and make the approaching enemies sink! The brothers stopped their Transmutation and left the Liberators stuck in the rooftops, whining for help.

Ed smiled and said, "Knowing Sora, he'll be finished by the time we beat Isaac. So looks like it's a Win-Win scenario for us Al, LET'S GO!" The elder brother continued chasing the Freezing Alchemist with Al following on hot pursuit!

Back in town, Donald, Goofy, and the other soldiers were wiping out every one of Isaac's Circles while Sora was doing the same!

After 5 Circles were destroyed, Sora reached the 6th, located near the Central Library…

"To think, the next Transmutation Circle is located exactly where the Elrics want to-…"

To Sora's shock, the Library was destroyed, burned to the ground…

"…how pissed off can one pipsqueak get when he sees this?"

Shaking off the disappointment, Sora continued forward, searching for the Transmutation Circle. He followed the Icy trail until it brought him into the library, where scorched bookshelves, crumbling stairs, and smashed tables were seen.

Sora suddenly noticed bits of the library forcefully torn and destroyed, like a large hole cut through one of the shelves, and a part of the ground was destroyed by something heavy. Sora said to himself, "This isn't a natural burning…someone…fought in this place." Puzzled by the area's appearance, Sora placed his hands in his pockets and looked around for a Circle…

(ruffle-ruffle)

Sora pulled something out of his pocket and remembered, The message Marcoh gave me! I thought it belonged to Edward, but he never said… Sora opened the letter and said, "I'll just read to make sure…"

Dear Sora,

Leon has decided to go back to Radiant Garden, and has requested your assistance in reclaiming our home. I arrived at Destiny Islands to find you after the colonel told us your current location. If you are reading this, I am already in North City. Whether you wish to join us or not is up to you, but from one friend to another, I suggest you stay with the Elrics, there's no telling what they'll find.

I also noticed Tim Marcoh was in Destiny Islands, I can only guess that he has a clue to creating the Philosopher Stone. Please stay with them Sora, the secret to the stone will only harm their intensions more.

I'll try to come back to Traverse Town sometime later to report our progress, in the meantime, good luck.

Love, Aeris

As he folded the message and placed it in his pocket, Sora said, "She's smarter than she looks. Still, I hope she and the others will do fine. Now, where was I? Oh yeah, busting Isaac's Transmutation Circle!" Sora walked to the Ice Wall's starting point and noticed the circle in the Ice. He brought out his Keyblade and focused the Fire into it, but as he did, he thought, Hard to believe I learned this trick from an enemy. Crimson, he's scheming something…

(CRACK-A-THOOM)

(CRI-KOOM)

Sora smirked, "Looks like Donald's going 'QUACKERS'! But I'm not letting him outscore me!"

"FREEZE, DON'T MOVE!"

Before Sora could use his Fire Sword, two Eastern Liberators pointed their guns towards him!

"The burning sword, kick it here!" The first gunman demanded. Sora asked, "You sure?" The second gunman yelled, "He just gave you an order kid, I suggest you listen, like a good dog of the state!" Sora sighed, "(sigh) Whatever you say…"

(BA-TANG)

Sora surprised the gunmen by kicking the Fire Sword at them! The gunmen jumped out of the way, but where caught off guard when Sora grabbed their wrists, and squeezed them, forcing the Liberators to drop their guns! Sora smiled and taunted them into coming at him…

"Big mistake brat, we're gonna make you wish you stayed under mommy's bed!" The first gunman threw a few punches Sora's way, but to his annoyance, Sora dodged every attack! Sora caught a fist and asked, "What's that you were saying about wishing you 'stayed under mommy's bed'?!"

(THWACK)

The Liberator went down, causing Sora to ask, "Does ANYBODY know I've studied martial arts?"

(click-click)

To Sora's shock, the second gunman had his gun back and pointed it at the Keybearer!

"Children shouldn't get involved with monsters like the state military. Why are you protecting them when they caused so much suffering?" The gunman asked. Sora replied, "Suffering?! Isaac's the one making people suffer! In fact, he plans to kill us all with a permanent trip to the cooler!" The gunman argued, "WE CHOSE THIS! If we die, we take them with us! No war is won without sacrifice; even children your age would know that!" Sora yelled, "So you'd prefer to die by the enemy like you have nothing left?! How stupid are you, what about your family-?!"

"DON'T TALK TO ME ABOUT FAMILY WHEN MY FAMILY WAS TAKEN BY THE MONSTERS YOU'RE PROTECTING!"

Sora was speechless…

The gunman wiped his tears away and explained, "I had a family…we ALL had a family, but the military and their God-forsaken ways…we…lost…EVERYTHING…now, alive or dead, I'm going to end them, but before I do, you'll have to be spared from their hellish lifestyle! P-please…please forgive me boy… (whimper)…forgive me…"

Sora was frightened, he was actually frightened! A gun pointing at him with no way of reaching the Liberator, this seemed like the end for the Keybearer…

…

(CLICK-CLICK)

"Drop your weapon."

To Sora's surprise, a young short-haired woman in uniform pressed her gun at the gunman from behind his head!

"Block, take his gun." The officer said. Her partner ran up and took the Liberator's gun. He then gave it to his superior, who said to the gunman, "You're under arrest for assisting a known traitor in the attempted murder of ten thousand citizens of Central City. You have the right to remain silent, if you refute that right, anything you say and do will be used against you. Block, cuff him!" Block took out the handcuffs and placed them behind the felon-.

(cla-cang)

"W-WHAT THE-?! Aw, the 5th time this week! Cuff HIM I said Block, CUFF HIM!"

Block tearfully apologized, "I-I'm sorry Lieutenant Ross, the cuffs were being cleaned this morning and I forgot to dry them!"

Sora wondered, Who're these guys, and why do they suck so much? Nothing against the lady, but the dude, is he REALLY an officer of the military?! Sora sighed and said, "Um…hi there, thanks for your-."

Ross suddenly pointed her gun at Sora!

"…help?"

"You aren't going anywhere either, punk!" Ross said. Sora tried to explain, "A 'punk', mwah? Mam, this might sound strange coming from a teenager, but I'm on your side! I have been since the military bought me as protection for Edward." Ross questioned, "Someone like you, dressed in rags can never be one of us! And I've heard of Edward Elric, a so-called child prodigy who went on to becoming the youngest State Alchemist in history. Nickname 'Fullmetal', known for saving the town of Youswell and thus being christened the name of 'Hero of the People'. I see no proof whatsoever of you being involved with the military, OR it's officers!"

Sora then said, "Then let me say this loud & clear for you to understand! I'm Number 516, Sora, raised and trained in the orphanage of weaponized children, Y. O. U. T. H. Colonel Mustang, Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes, and the officers who worked with them would know me perfectly! They bought me and gave me the mission of protecting the Fullmetal Alchemist! Get it now? I'M HIS DAMN BODYGUARD!"

"My dad tells better stories in his sleep! Right now, we're facing a madman, and you expect me to waste time looking for your proof? You have no proof, so for now-!" Before Ross could finish, Sora yelled, "DAMN IT, WHAT DOES IT WAKE TO GET THROUGH THAT HEAD OF YOURS BESIDES A BULLET?!" Ross asked, "Was that a threat?!" Sora answered, "More like a mockery of your thick skull, lady!"

While the two were arguing, Block suddenly noticed the second gunman pressing a drawing on paper against the Ice Wall's starting point…

Then when he saw the drawing glow, Block warned Sora and Ross, "HE'S USING ALCHEMY!"

As the two turned, a bright light emitted from the Transmutation Circle! The gunman then said, "Our leader entrusted me with the fail-safe; a Transmutation Circle that can summon a powerful Golem!"

"YOU SUMMONED A GOLEM?!" Sora asked.

Suddenly, Sora, Ross and Block noticed a heart in the sky, gathering metal things to form a body…

Sora shook his head in shock, "Not again…PLEASE not again!"

A gigantic foot came down upon Sora, but miraculously, Block saved him by pushing him out of the way!

(BRA-KA-KOOM)

The ground shook with great force as Sora's old enemy, the Guard Armor, stood before them, ready to continue the fight they began a month ago! Sora summoned his Keyblade and was ready for the worst when suddenly-!

(BANG-BANG)

Ross and Block were shooting at the Golem!

Sora yelled, "Bullets will only bounce off his body! You need to destroy the Guard Armor from within!" Block asked, "F-from within?" Sora nodded, "Yes, it's heart is inside of it, but it's like a fortress in there, so I'll take care of it while you two distract it!"

Ross argued, "Now hold on, this isn't something children should get themselves into, especially children following the Freezing Alchemist! If we have to destroy the heart, we'll need to bring out-!" Sora then said, "WILL YOU PLEASE JUST TRUST ME?!" Ross was startled by the Keybearer's startling plea, but she sighed and nodded, "Just stay alive, kid! I don't want your death on my mind!" Sora nods and rushes towards the colossal enemy, with his Keyblade ready to once again slay it!

End of Chapter 105