Drabbles (D. Gray-Man, Fullmetal Alchemist)
Two more for 31 Paths to Happily Ever After, a D. Gray-man drabble and a Fullmetal Alchemist shortfic.
Blood Crystal, prompt: poison in my veins, prettier than scars
Though the weight of her new anklets is negligible, Lenalee feels them against her skin with every step she takes.
She's still not sure she likes her new power, although the pragmatic side of her personality recognizes that she's going to need it. With the battle against the Noah heading for a grand crescendo, the Black Order is going to need every weapon and Exorcist it can muster.
Lenalee wishes she understood what this new form of Innocence means. Even though the anklets have hardened, to her they still feel hot, like the flow of fresh blood over her skin.
Phoenix, prompt: reminds me that i still live
Tomorrow Roy Mustang will arise and take on the world. He will leave this nowhere post behind him, and step into the command that so desperately needs his skills.
But today, he will continue his lonely patrol at an outpost too minor to even deserve a name. He will slog through the snow, in places so deep it reaches his hips, and eke out his insignificant existence using the rations that are sent four times a year. There's a very real possibility that the former Flame Alchemist will freeze to death. In his more macabre moments, the thought amuses him.
Today is like the day before, and he believes tomorrow will be the same. But Roy does not know that change is coming to Amestris in the form of Edward Elric, the boy (man) who leaves destruction and rebirth in his wake.
Once upon a time, Roy believed in the principles of alchemy, where equivalent exchange governed life. He set that aside after the Fuhrer died, believing that he had caused more suffering than could ever be atoned for.
But Roy does not realize he was also the source of great good. His time of penance is almost done, and he will once again be in balance. Tomorrow he - and only he, since no one else can ever take another's place - will be needed to protect not only his country, but the world itself. Roy Mustang will arise, like a phoenix blazing with the fires of reincarnation, back into his former life.
Tomorrow.
Blood Crystal, prompt: poison in my veins, prettier than scars
Though the weight of her new anklets is negligible, Lenalee feels them against her skin with every step she takes.
She's still not sure she likes her new power, although the pragmatic side of her personality recognizes that she's going to need it. With the battle against the Noah heading for a grand crescendo, the Black Order is going to need every weapon and Exorcist it can muster.
Lenalee wishes she understood what this new form of Innocence means. Even though the anklets have hardened, to her they still feel hot, like the flow of fresh blood over her skin.
Phoenix, prompt: reminds me that i still live
Tomorrow Roy Mustang will arise and take on the world. He will leave this nowhere post behind him, and step into the command that so desperately needs his skills.
But today, he will continue his lonely patrol at an outpost too minor to even deserve a name. He will slog through the snow, in places so deep it reaches his hips, and eke out his insignificant existence using the rations that are sent four times a year. There's a very real possibility that the former Flame Alchemist will freeze to death. In his more macabre moments, the thought amuses him.
Today is like the day before, and he believes tomorrow will be the same. But Roy does not know that change is coming to Amestris in the form of Edward Elric, the boy (man) who leaves destruction and rebirth in his wake.
Once upon a time, Roy believed in the principles of alchemy, where equivalent exchange governed life. He set that aside after the Fuhrer died, believing that he had caused more suffering than could ever be atoned for.
But Roy does not realize he was also the source of great good. His time of penance is almost done, and he will once again be in balance. Tomorrow he - and only he, since no one else can ever take another's place - will be needed to protect not only his country, but the world itself. Roy Mustang will arise, like a phoenix blazing with the fires of reincarnation, back into his former life.
Tomorrow.