Hello There. There are a couple of things that you need to know. First of all, as many of you know or don't know, School has started back up. Second of all, I can't update this book once a week. I am busy with things in my life that I don't have a lot of time to write. Third of all, I am trying to improve my writing. This means that I will be spending more time on each chapter and not rushing to get it out. I am hoping that I can get a chapter out before a mouth or 30 days is up. Last but not least I want to know if you guys like longer chapters or shorter chapters. Long chapter would be around 6,000 to 7,000 words and a short chapter would be around 2,000 or 3,000 words.

Edward's POV

"Brother your eyes, they're brown". Al said.

Ed cursed and turned around. He had forgotten about his eyes and now Al saw them. Ed was so careful with making sure that Al didn't see that he was slowly losing control of his blood lust. What was going to happen? Would Al ask questions about it or leave it alone? Ed didn't want Al to worry over him, but most of all Ed didn't want Al to say that he should take it easy. That they could talk to the doctor tomorrow. Ed didn't want to waste anymore time. He already wasted time when he couldn't walk in the sun. Not only didn't that, but with Michael after him, Ed doesn't want to waste the time that they had.

"Broth"- Al was cut off when Ed broke into a run.

Ed couldn't stay there anymore. The smell was about to suffocate him. He needed to get out. Ed ran out of the train car and onto the platform. Ed stopped running. A cold, bitter wind blew making Ed's hair fly back. Ed looked down. He could feel himself getting more control with every passing moment.

I have to be more careful until I get the chance to feed, which as to be pretty soon or I'll lose control.

Ed shivers slightly at the thought. Ed didn't want to lose control because if he did, then someone would end up dead. Ed didn't want to kill anyone he didn't want to wake up at a crime scene with blood all over himself. Ed was standing beside the stairs that led into the train. The passenger walked down the steps. Ed looked to see that it was a passenger that got injured. There were two other passengers helping him down the stairs. Once the injured person was safely off the steps the passengers got on either side of him. The injured person realizes that someone was looking at him. He looked down at Ed. The passenger glared angrily at Ed.

Ed knew that the passenger had the right. Even though Ed did erase his memories Ed could only erases the parts about vampires. Ed had to leave in how the person got injured if Ed didn't there will be a lot of confusion. Ed watch as a passenger limped off with a person on either side of him. Ed wondered what took Al so long.

While Ed was waiting for Al he decides to look around. There was an eerie silence one that you didn't want to break because if you did something bad would happen. For the most part there weren't a lot of people here. There are a couple of families that were waiting for the trains. The family's talk in a harsh whisper one that was only audible to the people around them. Ed looked up. The once sunny cloudless sky was now over overcast with light gray clouds. A soft wind blew; it looked like there was a storm coming in. Ed looks back down. The train station was simple. It wasn't big or fancy. It was a perfect fit for a small town. The floor was made out of light brown wood and a couple of benches were scattered around.

Beyond the train station was a field of long grass that swayed in the wind. There was a dirt path that led from the train station to the nearby town. Ed could see the town in the distance. The walk from here to there wouldn't be that long, maybe an hour or less. Ed snapped out of his thoughts as he heard him the clinking of Al's feet hitting the metal floor. Ed turned his head to look at the stairs. Al was walking down the stairs holding Ed's suitcase in one of his hands. Al walked towards Ed and handed Ed his suitcase.

"Brothers are you okay". Al asked in a slight whisper.

"Yeah I'm fine. Ed said with a reassuring smile.

His smile quickly faded as Ed realized that Al didn't buy that everything was fine. Al knew what was happening because he knew what Ed was. As much as Ed wanted to hide the fact that he was no longer human from Al, he couldn't because Al already knew. Al had found out what Ed was because he read the journal that Ed had written. Al wasn't supposed to read it until the time was right. Ed didn't want Al to find out. He didn't want Al to get involved in this mess. Ed didn't want Al to get hurt because of him, because of what he had become. Ed looks back at Al giving him another reassuring smile and telling him that everything was fine.

"Let's find a place to stay the night and then look for the doctor". Al said calmly and quietly.

Ed knew the reason behind why Al wanted to find a place, it was so that Al could ask what happened with Jackson and Max. Ed knew that Al was going to ask questions, but Ed didn't want to answer them. He wanted to keep everything that happened on the train a secret for Al. Though Ed didn't know how long he could keep that someone named Michael was after him a secret. Ed didn't want Al to get hurt or used not like what happened with Lilith when she brought when she brought Winry and Hawkeye into this mess.

Ed didn't want to lie to Al, but it was to protect him, to protect everyone. Ed didn't know if not telling Al was the best idea. A vampire did tell complete stranger to kill herself at this point it didn't matter if Al knew or not he was still in danger. Everyone was still in danger. Ed sighed and nodded in response. Ed didn't know what to do. He just had to wait and see. Ed and Al walk side-by-side down the dirt road. No words were said between the two. There was a growing tension between them.

Ed knew that once they get to the hotel Al would start asking questions. Ed had to figure out what to say to Al. Ed didn't know what to do. He didn't know if telling Al was the right decision or not. If he told Al that they would be more prepared if another vampire was going to attack them. Ed also knew that he couldn't lie to Al about what happened. He never likes lying to Al, but Ed also knew that Al could see right through a lie.

Ed knew that there were things he didn't want to tell Al. Things that he wants to keep locked away and never see the light of day again, things that he didn't want Al to be burdened with. Ed didn't really talk to anyone openly about vampires. Yeah, sure he did talk to the colonel about things, but this was his brother. Ed didn't want to bring Al into this mess. Ed didn't want Al to see all the bad things vampires can do and to know that Ed could do them too. This was getting Ed nowhere. The more he thought about it the harder it was to make a choice. There were so many good and bad things that come out of telling Al. Ed didn't know what to do so for now he was just going to take it one step at a time.

Ed and Al walked in silence the whole way to the town. Upon arriving the once dirt roads were now stone. Houses, stores and other buildings lined the streets on both sides of the road. People walked up and down the streets doing their everyday things from shopping to sitting down and drinking a cup of tea. Children sing and laughed while running. Everyone walked with a big smile on their face, brightening up the town even though the sun was nowhere to be seen. There wasn't a single car on the road, why would there be, everything that you need was only a couple minutes away. The town itself is relatively simple. There weren't any big or tall buildings most of the buildings were only a couple stories high. The building looked old, though well-kept.

Ed and Al walked down the streets. Everyone that they had passed would nod their head or their smile would get even bigger as if they were saying a silent hello. Ed would sometimes nod or smile back at them. Al asked where the nearest hotel was. A kind old lady pointed down the road to a somewhat larger building. Al thanked her and began walking down the street with Ed close behind. Ed and Al stopped once they got to the hotel. The building was three stories high, one of the largest buildings in town. The building wasn't anything special. It looked newer than some of the other building but it still looked old. It was made out of dark brown wood. By the door heading to sign that said, Midnight Hotel. Ed walked up to the door and opened it.

The lobby was small though it had a warm and homey feeling to the place. There was a lit fireplace in the corner of the room. Surrounding the fireplace was dark brown couches with matching armchairs. Beside the fireplace was a set of stairs that leaded up to the second floor. The place was a lit up from lights from the ceiling. A few people were sitting near the fireplace. They sat there peacefully or they were reading a book. There were a few people standing and talking to other people.

Beside Ed was a desk. There wasn't anything special about it. On one of the corners of the desk sat a little silver bell and that was it. Behind the desk was a door that led into a room. There was a woman managing the desk she noticed Ed and Al walk in and motioned them to come over. The woman looked professional.

She wore a long sleeved white top with black pants. She had short blond hair that came to her ears. Ed and Al walked up to her. The lady smiled kindly at them.

"Hello and welcome to Midnight Hotel, what can I do for you"? She said as kindly and as nicely as she could. Her smile never disappeared.

"We like a room for two please". Al asked kindly.

"Okay, that would be 1,000 cents". The ladies said.

She opened the door that was behind the desk and disappeared into the room. Ed was going through his wallet to find the money. Ed puts the money on the counter. The woman stepped out of the room and closed the door behind her. She was holding a key in her hand. She handed Ed the key and took the money.

"Your room is on the second floor and its number 38. Have a great day". She said with a friendly smile.

Ed muttered a small thanks and walked towards the stairs. Nobody looked at them; they just kept doing what they were doing. Ed walked up the stairs with Al following close behind. The walk to the room seemed long and eerie. Usually right now Ed and Al will be planning out what they were going to do next. What the plan was? They would be talking and laughing. Al might even call Ed short, but there was none of. All there was was silence. Nothing made a move or a noise, not even the people that were staying here. Ed wished that he could talk to Al likes that right now, but if they were going to talk it would be about what happened on the train not what they were going to do next. Ed stopped at the door with the number 38 on it.

Ed took a deep breath and opened the door. The room was small, but cozy. There was a couch in the middle of the room facing a rather large window. There was a coffee table by the couch with flowers in a vase. To the left was an open kitchen complete with a stove, a fridge and counters. To the left was a door. Ed walked over to the door and opened it. The door led to the bedroom with two beds. One was by the left wall and the other was by the right wall. There was a desk by the bed on the left. By the bed on the right was a door that led into the bathroom. Ed set his suitcase down on one of the beds. Al walked into the room and closed the door.

Ed kept staring at his suitcase. He couldn't look at Al. He couldn't even breathe. He didn't want to get Al involved, hell he didn't want anyone involved. If they were, then they would get hurt or use. Michael can use them to get Ed to do whatever he wanted him to do. He really didn't want to tell Al. He just wanted Al to go back to central or Resembool and stay there until Ed gets things under control.

"Brother we're here, so tell me what happened". Al asks, looking at Ed.

Ed shifted uncomfortably. There was no harsh tone, no anger, or worry, just calm and sadness in Al's voice. Ed wishes that if he didn't say anything Al would leave him alone. That Al would get the hint that Ed didn't want to talk about it, but Al wouldn't just drop it.

He was worried about Ed. He was worried about what Jackson and Max wanted with him. Not only that, but Al see that there was something bothering him. Al could see that Ed was hiding something, which meant that had something to do with vampires.

"I can see that something is bothering you. You have to tell me what happened because I want to help you". Al said softly.

What Al said didn't really shock Ed because he knew that Al wanted to help him. If Al helps Ed that he would see a side of Ed that Ed didn't want him to see. Ed kept quiet. For some time Ed and Al stood there not saying anything. When Al realized that Ed wasn't going to say anything Al began to talk.

"Brother why are you trying to hide this from me. I know what you are and I'm not scared of you. I am not scared of the things that you have to do, so why? I know what is happening to you. I know that you were struggling to keep your blood lust under control on the train. I want to help you, but if you don't tell me anything, then I can't. You always told me that we were here for each other. We told each other secret, we trusted each other. So please tell me". Al said in a pleated whisper.

Ed felt awful. He took a deep breath. Ed hated this. He hated that he hurt his little brother but most of all Ed and Al promise that they would tell each other everything and anything. Ed sat down on the bed and Al sat down beside him.

"The reason that Jackson and Max were looking for me was because someone named Michael told them to bring me to him. If they did, then they would get their freedom back. They told me that they double crossed him and now Michael was after them. Though that isn't all of it, apparently Michael told all the vampires that had double crossed him that whoever brings me to him will get their freedom back. Now there are a whole lot of vampires after me and Jackson and Max were just the beginning". Ed said.

He was still not looking at Al. Ed told himself that telling Al was the best thing to do, but Ed was starting to doubt his decision. There were so many things that Ed didn't want to talk about, to keep them buried deep inside him. There were so many things that could go wrong, but Al deserved to know what happened. Ed kept repeating it over and over in his mind. Al deserved to know, Al deserved to know.

"Then we just have to make sure that they don't take you". Al said happily. As if it was the simplest thing on earth. Al was so blindsided by the idea that he had forgotten something, something that didn't make any sense and that thing was, how did Jackson and Max died. Al never believes that Ed was the one that killed them so who did it and why.

"It isn't that simple Al". Ed snapped.

How could Al think that they could stop every vampire that came after him? There was no way. They would have to kill every vampire that wanted to take Ed to Michael. Ed couldn't do that. Not only that, but they would hurt or use anyone to get to Ed. Ed couldn't put all those people in harm's way just to keep himself from getting caught.

"Why"- Al was cut off when Ed jumped off the bed and was now standing in front of him.

"They would kill or use anyone that they could get their hands-on; it didn't matter if they were complete strangers or someone that we know. Lieutenant Hawkeye, the Colonel and Winry got caught up in this mess because Lilith wanted to use them to make the blood stone. I don't want anyone else to get hurt like that". Ed said with a mix of anger and sadness.

"How do you know that they would go that far just to bring you to Michael? Maybe they won't go as far as the Lilith, you don't know". Al said, raising his voice.

Ed was about to yell out what happened with the woman, but Ed didn't. Instead he bit his tongue. He couldn't tell Al about that. He just couldn't. Ed looked down at the ground.

"Because I just do", was all Ed said? He said it in such a quiet voice that Al nearly missed it.

Al knew that Ed was hiding more, but the looking in Ed's eyes was something that Al only saw a couple of times. Once when their mother died and they were at the funeral. The look was a mix of sadness, rage, and something that Al couldn't put his finger on for years, but Al finally figures it out, it was fear. Ed was scared for what was to come, but he was also scared of what happened. Al wanted to ask so much, but he couldn't bring himself to say anything. He just kept looking at Ed. Al sat there thinking about everything Ed said.

About what happened on the train and now his brother was being targeted. Al wants to protect his brother, but Ed was right. No matter how Al looked at it Ed was right. They didn't know how far these vampires would go to get Ed. They could go as far as Lilith or farther. Ed and Al sat there in an awkward silence. Al decided that Ed had to explain what happened. Al knew that there was more to the story. No matter how much Ed wanted to hide it. Al wanted to know the rest of what happened. Al could always tell when Ed was lying and right know Ed knew something and he wasn't telling Al. Al knew that it had to be something bad to get Ed this scared.

"Brother you're hiding something. Please tell me". Al said in a hushed tone.

After Al said that Ed started to shake, but not with rage, it was something else.

"I... "Ed took a deep breath to calm him down.

Memories of what happened started flashing in his mind it was like he was there, he felt like he was watching the girl die all over again. He hated death. He hated that he had killed people with his own hands, but the girl's death was something worse. The woman didn't die from having her blood drink. As much as Ed hated death he learns that the people that died from having a vampire drinking their blood didn't die in vain, but the woman on the train did. Her death was just so that some vampire could get a kick out of watching her life end.

That was it, they didn't care that she died and that was what made her death the worst. She was murdered and Ed couldn't do anything about it. He was just as bad as the murderer because he didn't save her. He should have realized sooner what she was about to do. He should have run faster or reach farther, but he didn't. Before Ed realized it, he was telling Al what happens. He couldn't stop the words from coming out of his mouth. All the emotions that Ed was feeling on the train came rushing back. All of the emotion that he was trying to bury beep within himself came bursting out in disbelief, anger, misery and shock.

Before Ed knew it he was crying. He told Al what happened in between sobs. Al sat there listening to Ed's story. Al was shocked when Ed broke down crying, but soon Al sympathizes with him. Ed has been bundling this up inside him. Death was never taken lightly; it didn't matter if the person that died was a family member or a stranger. Al thought about the women's family or if she had any. If she did, then they wouldn't know what happened to her, they probably won't find her body. They would never know what became of her. Al got off the bed and hugged Ed. Ed cried harder. He was whispering that it was his fault. That he could have saved her in time. Al pulls away from the hug and put his hands-on Ed shoulders. Al looks straight into Ed's eyes. He started to shake Ed a little.

"This wasn't your fault. There was nothing you could have done". Al said strictly raising his voice a little.

Ed stopped crying and his eyes went wide for a split-second.

Ed told Al what happen, but Al wasn't there to see what happened to her. How could Al know that it wasn't his fault? There was a small part of Ed that knew that Al was right. It wasn't his fault, that there was nothing that Ed could do.

"Yeah, you're right". Ed said, his voice wavering a little. Al let go of Ed's shoulders and Ed wiped the remaining of his tears away.

"Brother, you're okay". Al said, looking at Ed.

Al knew that Ed needed to hear those words, to hear that he was going to get through this.

"Yeah, I'm going to get through this". Ed said more to himself than to Al. Ed took some time to calm himself down. He looked at Al. "Come on, let's find the doctor". Ed said, putting on a smile.

Both of them knew there was force, but Al didn't say anything. Ed walked in the door, but before he could turn the handle Al said something.

"Brother please, never be afraid of telling me anything. It doesn't matter if its vampire related or not. You can come to me. It's better to tell someone then to keep it all bottled up inside". Al said.

He saw Ed give a little nod and then he opens the door. Al follows Ed out of the room. Al was deep in thought about what happened. He could tell that Ed was still upset about what happened to the woman and he would be upset for some time. Al couldn't imagine how Ed felt. Ed never cried unless it was something horrible. Like the time that they brought their mother back. Ed would sit there and cry his eyes out. Al could only sit there and watch Ed cry. He couldn't even cry with him. All that he could do was try to comfort Ed as best as he could. Ed and Al walked out of the hotel.

The streets were still hustling and bustling with life, which only made Ed feel more upset because one of the smiling faces was going to be covered in fear. Their eyes are not showing a spark of happiness, but tears. One thing that scared Ed more than seeing the fear that he had created was seen their lifeless eyes. Ed didn't know if he could keep his blood lust under control or if he was going to kill someone. Ed didn't want to kill someone not here and definitely not now. If a corpse suddenly shows up with no blood things could go downhill and fast.

Everything was so difficult. Edward wanted so much to keep his little brother out of this mess, but Al just keeps bringing himself right in the middle of it. That should have made Ed happy. At least he knew that no matter what Al was going to be by his side, but Ed wasn't happy. For right now Ed only had to worry about the blood seal getting damaged, but once Al was in his own flesh and blood body things would get difficult. Ed knew that there was always going to be some vampire after him or trying to kill him or after his family and friends. If Al was going to stick by Ed's side until the end, then Al could get severely hurt or even turned, which is the last thing Ed wanted.

While Ed was locked away in his thoughts Al was going around asking people where the doctor lived. The town's people said that he lived in a blue house right beside the flower shop, which is located right in the centre of town. Apparently this town only had one doctor, so there were no hospitals. Al kept one eye on Ed. Through this whole time he hasn't looked up or said anything. Al was surprised that Ed didn't bump into anyone because Al knew that Ed was thinking. While Ed thinks he was unaware of everything that was going on around him. Al was a little scared. He knew that Ed was thinking about the girl or about Michael or something that has to do with vampires. Al sighed.

Everything seemed to be about vampires. Al thought that after Lilith died thing to go back to normal, but that doesn't seem to be the case. No matter where they go there will always be something to do with vampires. Learning that vampires exist opened a whole new world that Ed and Al never thought was possible and now Ed was stuck in the middle of it. Ed and Al continue down the streets, both not saying anything because both were locked away in their own thoughts and concerns. Both of them were thinking the same thing, but at the same time something completely different. Al came out his thoughts when a flower shop came into view. Al looks down.

"Brother"? Al said quietly and with a hint of concern. Ed shot Al a little smile.

"I'm fine". Ed said he knew that Al was going to ask how he was doing. Al nodded.

"Apparently the doctor's house is right beside the flower shop so we're almost there". Al said with a hint of excitement. Ed gave out Al a confused look.

"They don't have a hospital"? Ed asked. Al shook his head.

"No, the only have one doctor so they don't need a hospital. Apparently he treats his patients in his house". Al said.

"That makes sense". Ed said.

Ed and Al walked past the flower shop and walked up to the house that was beside it. It was a nice little blue house, with a white fence that goes around the house. The yard was well kept. It looks like it was just recently been cut. There were a couple of flowers planted by the house and a big tree off to the corner of the yard. Starting at the gate and ending at the front door was a stone path. Ed opens the gate and walked into the yard with Al following close behind.

Ed walked up to the door and knocked a couple of times. Ed and Al waited. Ed could hear some shuffling and then bang as if something was knocked over. Both Ed and Al jumped and they exchange a nervous glance at each other. Ed and Al look back at the door when they heard a soft squeak. The door opened a little, but just enough to show middle age man.

He was wearing a black top and brown pants that look wrinkled while his white lab coat had a couple of stains on it. His dark brown hair was messy and his square glasses weren't on straight. He had light fuzz coming in on his chin and there were dark circles underneath his eyes.

"What can I do fo"-his sentence was cut off by yawn. "So sorry, I'm Dr. Shane, what can I do for you". Shane asked. His voice was a little shaky and there was a hint of exhaustion.

"We heard that you know medical alchemy". Al asked.

"Yeah, I do, are you fellow alchemist as well". Shane asked, looking at both Ed and Al wondering how such young kids know alchemy.

"Yes, we are. I'm actually the Fullmetal Alchemist". Ed said proudly.

The doctor looked somewhat shocked for a moment, but after, that he just stared at them.

"So it isn't you". Shane asked, pointing at Al.

"No, I'm Ed's younger brother". Al said. Ed sighed.

"Why does everyone think that"? Ed yelled in frustration.

"Sorry about that. So what does the famous Fullmetal alchemist wants with a small town doctor"? Shane asked followed by another yawn.

"We're hoping that you can answer some of our questions about medical Alchemy". Ed asked.

Shane nodded a couple of times.

"Come in". Shane said.

He opened the door wider and moved to let Ed and Al in. Once they were inside Shane closed the door. They were standing in the hallway. Nothing was hanging on the walls, no pictures of any kind. The hallway was plain. The walls were painted a light green that became dark green over time with dirt. There were white doors that led into other rooms. At the end of the hallway with a set of stairs that led into the basement.

There was an odour in the air that Ed couldn't place his finger on. He was just thankful that he couldn't smell any blood because of it. The place felt grungy and gross. Shane led them into a room a couple doors down. Ed and Al walked into the room. Ed stood in the door frame completely shocked. For Ed to say the room was messy was an understatement. The room was small. All the furniture in the room didn't seem to fit.

The room felt cramped and unpleasant to be in. Ed was amazed as to how someone worked in a place like this. There was a greyish couch and two armchairs. The couch and armchairs were too close together. There was a glass coffee table that was too close to the couch resulting in not a lot of leg room. There were at least four bookshelves that went from the floor to ceiling. Ed could see things popping out from underneath the bookshelves. Like there was a shredded piece of fabric behind one and a piece of paper under another. There was a desk that was squished in between two bookcases. All the books that belonged on the bookcase was scattered everywhere in the room. Most of them were on the floor, but a couple of them were on the coffee table and desk. There were scattered papers with notes and transportation circles on them. The doctor saw Ed's reaction to the place.

"Sorry for the mass. Being the only doctor in this small town and devoting all your spare time to researching more about medical alchemy doesn't leave a lot of time to clean up". Shane said, embarrassed.

Ed could understand what the doctor met. There were a lot of times when Ed and Al were researching in the library and everything was scattered and a lot of times they didn't clean up until they were done researching. The doctor was straightening his glasses and hair, he also tried to get some of the wrinkles out of his clothes, but that only made them more wrinkled so he stopped.

"When we came in there was a set of stairs that led somewhere if you don't mind me asking do you keep your patient in the basement". Ed asked, somewhat curious.

Ed was slowly losing control of his blood lust and he wanted to stay far away from injured people as possible. Ed could tell that Al knew the real reason behind him asking such a bizarre question. Shane nodded his head sheepishly.

"Yeah, that's the only place I could keep them. All the other rooms are like this actually this room only holds the books that are most important. I have some patients here at the moment, so I may have to check on them from time to time". Shane said with a kind smile.

Both Ed and Al could tell that the doctor cared deeply for his patients and he wanted the best for them.

"That's fine". Al said before Ed could say anything. Shane smiled at Al.

"So, you have some questions for me about medical alchemy". Shane said, looking from Ed to Al.

"Actually, we don't know a lot about medical alchemy so we were wondering if you could teach us some". Al said. Shane seemed to be a little shocked by what Al said. Al could see the shock on Shane's face.

"I see I'm shocked that someone with the authorization to the military library decided to come to a small town doctor instead, though I'm quite proud as well. So what do you want to know about medical alchemy"? Shane asked.

Time seemed to go by so quickly. Ed and Al listen carefully to what Shane was telling them. Before anyone knew it, it was getting late. The clock on the wall chimed 11:00 p.m. Ed, Al, and Dr. Shane were all sharing what they knew. Ed learned a lot of things and decided to write things down; Al did the same thing. Shane had a lot to tell Ed and Al about medical Alchemy that they barely scratch the surface. When the clock chimed Shane looked at it and sighed.

"I think that's enough for one night". Shane said, getting up from the chair and started to stretch.

Ed was a little disappointed. There was so much more that they need to now. If it was Ed's decision he wouldn't stop now, they were just getting started.

"You can always swing by tomorrow and we can talk some more". Shane said, seeing the look of disappointment on Ed's face. Shane smiled at Ed and Ed nodded.

"Yes, we will come back tomorrow. We still have a lot of questions to ask". Ed said, getting off the couch and made his way to the front door.

Al was following Ed. Shane opened the front door for Ed and Al. They stepped out onto the lawn.

"Be safe". Shane said, smiling kindly to them and waved.

Ed and Al waved back. Shane closed the door and they opened the gate. They walked onto the quiet streets. Not a lot of people were out at this hour. Most were in the houses snuggled in bed sleeping. Lit lights line both sides of the stone streets. Ed looked up at the night sky to see a million of twinkling stars. Ed was excited. This may be it; this may be the way that they get Al's body. Ed had learned so much in so little time and he couldn't wait to get back there and start reading every book the doctor had. Ed and Al walk down the street.

"Do you think Dr. Shane is a good doctor"? Al asked, breaking the silence. Ed looked at Al for a minute.

"I don't know". Ed said slowly taking his time to think about the question. "He's very enthusiastic about what he does and he spends most of his time trying to find new ways to help people. He is the only doctor in this town so I don't know how many people he had saved or hasn't saved". Ed said thinking about what he said.

It's true. The doctor was very devoted to his work and he was kind. Ed never liked doctors, but he doesn't mind this one. Al nodded.

"I think you're right brother, I'm just happy that a small town like this has a doctor like him. Even though he knows so much he's still willing to learn more so that he could help more people". Al said happily.

They were now standing in front of Midnight hotel.

Ed opens the front door and said "Yeah, you're right Al".

They walked into the lobby. The once lit fireplace was now out and only one or two people were in the lobby. They walked up the stairs and into their room. Immediately walking into the room Ed walked towards the bedroom while Al grabbed a book and sat down on the couch.

Al's POV

Al watched as Ed opened the door to the bedroom and disappeared into the room, closing the door behind him. Al decides to leave Ed alone. Ed was going to have to go out and feed. Al wants to give Ed as much space as he needed. He turned his addition to the book in his hands. He opened the book and began to read the first page. The door to the bedroom opened after a couple minutes. Al looked up to see Ed walking to the front door.

Ed was wearing a black long sleeve top with his usual white gloves. He wasn't wearing his bright red coat. He's wearing black leather pants. Al was wondering why Ed had to change his clothes, and then it hit him. Ed was wearing those clothes so that no one can see that Ed was going to have blood all over himself. He would probably ditch the white gloves somewhere. His hair wasn't in its usual braid; it was now in a high ponytail. Ed was now at the front door.

"Al, I'm going out for a walk". Ed said calmly.

"Brother you don't have to lie to me about where you're going". Al said, putting down the book and looked at Ed. Ed didn't look at Al he was looking at the door.

"Sorry Al I guess old habits die hard". Ed muttered as he opened the door and walked out.

Ed shuts the door behind him and Al was left sitting on the couch. He kept looking at the door, wondering why Ed would lie to him about where he was going. Al didn't know. Ed was right old habits do die hard. Ed never told the Colonel when he was going out to feed and if he did, then he would probably tell the Colonel a lie. Al turned back around and picked up the book. He opened it up and started to read where he left off.

Another part of town, unknown location and unknown POV

A sharp ringing could be heard throughout the building. A figure cloaked in the darkness walk towards the source of the ringing. On a table was a slick black phone. The figure picked up the phone.

"Hello". The figure said, wondering who would be phoning someone at this hour.

"Hello friend" came a smooth reply.

The figure smirks. Just those two words alone answer so many questions.

"You never call me unless it's to tell me something good. So he's here"? The figure said coldly.

The person on the other line let out a small muffled laugh.

"Oh, he's here. I saw him walking into the only hotel in this godforsaken town. Though the way he looks and walks him would need a little snack soon. In facts he would need to go out tonight or else he would lose control". The person on the other line was now laughing.

The figure smiled and let out a little chuckle of his own thought the chuckle was cut off by soft question.

"Honey, who is on the phone"?

The figure lifts the phone off their ear and turned their head to look at someone who was also hidden by darkness.

"A friend". The figure replied. They turned back to the phone and put it up to their ear again. "It's settled, the kid wouldn't know what hit him literally".

The figure hangs up the phone and smirked, showing off two long canine teeth. The kid was going to be theirs by sunrise tomorrow.

So how was that? I know I was long. Anyway I found the picture up above and I just thought it fit so well with this chapter. I do not own the image. I just found it on googol and it took my breath way. As I was saying before I want to improve my writing. I can tell that there are improvements but I want to know if you can see that I have improved or not, I also what to know if there is anything else that I can improve on and thank you for all your support on this book , it means a lot.