Marking TimeChapter 24 ( Read more... )

S J Smith

Disclaimer:  I am so not Hiromu Arakawa.  Darn the bad luck.

Summary:  A treacherous trick leaves Al and Winry on the run from the military and Edward kidnapped and presumed dead, in danger of losing his innocence, his self-respect and his life.

Rating:  Adult

A.N.:  Alternate reality starts around episode 40 of the TV series ( Read more... )

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Chapter 31

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The room was comfortable, a little breakfast nook in soft yellows and blues that echoed the colors outside the double glass doors, currently open to let in the cool morning breeze.  The herb garden lay beyond those doors, the scent of it wafting in gently.  The family gathered around the table, those that ( Read more... )

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Chapter 28

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The setting sun turned the fading stucco buildings rich red.  The orange and scarlet hues slipped through the partially drawn curtains of the hotel room, staining the bedding and part of the floor.  Bare feet paddled in the light, pale skin dyed orange briefly as she kicked her legs.  A mirror shared the ( Read more... )

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Chapter 27

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Sprawled comfortably on the roof of a building, Yao Ling had the perfect view of the streets below.  The ebb and flow of Rush Valley reminded him a little of his own village in Xing.  People, regardless what race, after all, were people and Ling was a master in the study of humans.  So many of them bumbled through life ( Read more... )

A.N.:  If you’re not up to chapter 67 (66? - *ponders*) in the manga, there is mention of a character who recently made an appearance.  This character may play more heavily into my story as I go along (pets the plot bunny that hopped up when I considered it) but at this point, I just wanted to warn you in case you’re a spoiler-phobe.

A.N. 2:  ( Read more... )

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Chapter 25

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Everything seemed to be moving so fast, it made Victoria feel dizzy.  Two days ago, Mr. Draken brought his son into the house, the wounded boy with eyes like fire.  Two days ago, and it seemed like a lifetime.  Pens scratched over paper then folded into packets to mail away; drawers opened and emptied and closed; ( Read more... )

Well, aside from the fact I'm not getting paid nearly enough for the various functions I perform....

This morning, three little voices started yammering at me as soon as I put my feet on the floor.  Three.  Ed explained something to me about his personality in Marking Time which made sense and made me happy, since he's been trying to formulate this ( Read more... )

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Chapter 24
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Roy breathed in the dry air, thinking he’d rather be anywhere but in Rush Valley.  The sun blared down, the heat almost palpable.  He swiped his wrist across his forehead, trying to wipe away the memories along with the sweat.  For the space of a heartbeat, the room shimmered; the sand colored walls becoming canvas, the ( Read more... )

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Chapter 23

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The report seemed innocuous enough, a simple outline of information coming through channels.  The master sergeant passed it along to Lieutenant Douglas without further thought beyond how soon he’d be off of work and out of his scratchy wool uniform.  Envy flickered through him that the Lieutenant was allowed to ( Read more... )