Older Then Time, Loving Forever
How Could You!
“Hmm… so your mom left two years ago…” I spoke,
“Uh-huh, Daddy said she went back to her parents house.” Nina explained,
“Really? It must be lonely living in a big house like this, just the two of you.” Alphonse spoke,
“No, its not! Daddy’s nice to me, and I have Alexander too! But… lately daddy’s always in his laboratory with the door locked… so it’s a little lonely.” Nina explained.
We had come back for a second day to read more books on biological alchemy... Though I was mainly talking with Nina, while Edward and Alphonse were reading their books.
“Ahh, man… all this reading is making my shoulders cramp up, day after day…” Edward stood up,
“Exercise is the best cure for shoulder cramps, big brother,” Alphonse spoke,
“You’re right, and I guess I’ll go work out a little in the yard.” Edward stretched, then he pointed to the dog, “Hey, dog! I’ll play with you for exercise!” Edward commanded,
“Come on, Nina. You too,” Alphonse added, I smiled as they walked ahead of me.
He doesn’t show it but Edward cares for Nina, he’s got a good heart.
I made a daisy chain as Nina and Alphonse were playing and Edward and Alexander were playing. Nina walked over and saw what I was doing,
“What are you making?” Nina asked,
“A daisy chain, hold your hand out,” I smiled, I taken her hand and fastened it around, “It’s so pretty, thank you big sister!” Nina smiled, she hugged me and sat on my lap as I giggled.
The next day you went back and it was cloudy, dark and thunder roared in the distance,
“It’s gonna rain for sure today,” Edward spoke, I felt something in the air that I didn’t like,
“Hello… Mr. Tucker? It’s us again.” Alphonse called, and opened the door,
“Maybe they’re not home.” Edward spoke,
“Mr. Tucker?” Alphonse called,
“Mr. Tucker?” I called, “Nina?” I called again.
I walked past the laboratory and saw Tucker kneeling down,
“Hey, there you are.” Edward smiled,
“Oh, it’s you guys.” Shou spoke, and stood up.
“Look, it’s my newest creation,” Shou smiled, “It’s a Chimera that talks like a human. Watch this. This person is Edward, understand?” Shou smiled,
“Ed… ward?” the Chimera spoke,
“That’s right. Very good,” Shou patted the Chimera,
“Veh… ree… good?” the Chimera spoke,
“I can’t believe it, it really talks…” Edward was shocked,
“Uh-huh, I’m glad that I made it in time for the assessment. This just saved my neck. And when the grant money kicks in, I won’t have to worry about research costs for a while…!” Shou smiled,
“Edward… Edward… Ed… ward… Edward… big… bruh… ther… big… sis… ther…” The Chimera spoke, Edward and myself were shocked.
“Mr. Tucker… When was it that you got your license? By making the first Chimer that spoke human words?” Edward asked,
“Uh… that was two years ago.” Shou spoke,
“And when did your wife leave?” Edward asked,
“That was two years ago too.” Shou added,
“Can I ask you one more question? What happened to Nina and Alexander!” Edward asked,
“I hate perceptive brats like you…” Shou spoke,
“HOW COULD YOU!” I screamed, as Edward pinned Shou to the wall.
“Big Brother!” Alphonse tried to calm Edward,
"So that’s what happened! You scum… HOW COULD YOU! Two years ago it was your wife!! This time you made a Chimera out of your own daughter and a dog!” Edward yelled, “Isn’t that right! Because there are only so many things you can do experimenting with animals! Humans are so much better! Am I right!” Edward yelled,
“Nnh… why are you so mad?” Shou asked,
“The progress of medicine… the progress of human knowledge, is the result of experimenting on humans, someone has to do it. As a scientist… you should be the first to-” Shou spoke,
“SHUT UP! JUST SHUT UP! Do you think you’re going to get away with this? Playing around with people’s lives?!” Edward yelled,
“People’s lives? Ha ha! Yes! People’s Lives! You’re the FullMetal Alchemist! You mean like your brother’s life… and your arm! That’s also the result of ‘Playing around with People’s lives,’ yes?” Shou explained Edward punched Shou.
“You and I are just the same,” Shou smirked,
“That’s not true!” Edward yelled,
“You’re no different then I am! You thought you could do it, so you did!” Shou grinned,
“That’s not true!” Edward yelled again,
“You couldn’t help but try it even if it was forbidden! In fact because it’s forbidden!” Shou grinned, Edward started to punch Shou repeatedly,
“That’s not true! We alchemists… would never do that… we’d never… I’d never!” I grabbed onto Edwards wrist and closed my eyes,
“Stop it… please… just stop it… you’ll kill him else…” I begged, Edward let go of Shou and looked at me,
“ha ha… pretty words don’t get anything done…” Shou spoke,
“Mr. Tucker… if you say one more word, this time I’ll be the one to snap,” Alphonse warned,
“Nina… I’m sorry. We don’t have the skill right now to turn you back to normal.” Alphonse spoke,
“Nina…” I whispered and knelt down besides her and she looked at me and put her head on my lap, I had tears appear in the corner of my eyes, “Oh no…” I bowed my head, “What’s wrong?” Alphonse asked, “It’s raining…” I choked, as a few tears fell.
Alphonse put his hand on my shoulder as Nina looked up at me, “Don’t… cry… big… sis… ther…” she spoke, I stood up and ran out of the room and outside where it was raining and ran down the street.
Edward watched Reaka run out of the building, and waited for the Colonel to get here with help on this matter.
“If there ever truly was ‘The work of the devil,’ then this was it,” Riza spoke,
“The Devil…?’ To put it bluntly, all state alchemists are nothing but the militaries human weapons. We do what they want, we obey orders, and we don’t complain if our hands get dirty in the process. My point being that when it comes to messing with humans lives, Tuckers actions aren’t so different from our own.” Roy explained,
“That’s the logic of an adult, sir. Even though Edward acts older than his years, he’s still a child,” Riza spoke,
“Yes. But the path that he’s chosen will no doubt lead to hardships greater than he faced today. He has to move forward… even if it means forcing himself to understand. Isn’t that right, FullMetal?” Roy explained,
“How long do you plan on staying depressed?” Roy asked.
“Be quiet,” Edward spoke,
“Even though people call you a ‘Dog of the military’ and a ‘devil,’ it was you who chose to keep studying alchemy. You chose to join the military, when you could have lived the rest of your life as best you can with the body you have. Can you afford to be held back by something so small?” Roy asked,
“Something so small’…? You’re right. People may call us dogs or devils, but Al and I will get our original bodies back. But we’re not devils or gods. We’re humans. We can’t even save one little girl! We’re just pathetic human beings…!” Edward explained,
“Go home and rest. You’ll catch a cold, I’ll go out and find Reaka… she couldn’t have gone too far,” Roy explained.
Edward looked up, he cared about Reaka a lot... He wouldn't know what to do with himself if something happened to her...
I was sitting in a park while it was raining staring at the sky. I sighed and then sneezed as an umbrella was put over my head,
"You’ll catch a cold if you stay out here,” I looked up at Riza and bowed my head down,
"I prefer the rain so it hides my true feelings…” I still had tears rolling down my face unwillingly,
“Come on Reaka… let’s go,” Riza smiled, I stood up and followed her to a car which taken me back to where Edward and Alphonse were staying.
I walked in and sneezed loudly,
“You’ve caught a cold their Reaka,” Roy walked out,
“I’m fine… I don’t get ill,” I snapped,
“Just get to bed and get some sleep ok Reaka,” Roy walked off,
“Fine,” I waved and walked into my room.
I got into bed and went to sleep.
The next day I woke up, got dressed and walked out where I saw Edward and Alphonse walking towards my door,
"Hey,” I waved,
“Hey,” Edward replied,
“We’re finding out what’s happening to Nina and Tucker… do you want to come with us?” Alphonse asked, I looked out the window; “
To stop the raining I think its best if I do know… or else I’ll be worrying about them…” I spoke. The boys looked at me with concern in their eyes as I looked back and smiled gently.
“Edward…” a familiar voice called,
“Oh, First Lieutenant Hawkeye.” Edward looked around,
“What are you doing here so early?” Riza asked,
“Uh… um… I wanted to know… what’s going to happen to Tucker and Nina?” Edward asked,
“Tucker was scheduled to have his license revoked and then taken to central to be put on trail… but they both died. Or to put it more accurately they were killed. You guys would of found out eventually even if we tried to hide it, so I might as well tell you now.” Riza walked off,
“What! Why… by who!” Edward asked,
“I don’t know. I’m on my way to the location right now.” Riza explained,
“I’m coming too,” Edward said,
“No.” Riza sternly said,
“Why not?” Edward snapped.
“It’s better that you don’t see.” Riza spoke.
Edward and Alphonse were sitting down on the steps by a clock,
“Big brother…?” Alphonse spoke,
“Huh? Oh… my head is so full that I don’t know what to think right now. Since last night I’ve been wondering what this alchemy that we trust in really is…” Edward explained,
“Alchemy is the reconstruction of matter in new forms based on the knowledge of natural laws.” Alphonse explained,
“This world flows by obeying these laws. Death, too, is a part of that flow. Accept the flow of the world.’ Our teacher really beat that into us. And that’s why I’m wondering what I can do about something that nobody can fix. I thought I knew what she meant. But I didn’t that’s why mom… I’m a fool. I haven’t grown up at all since then. I thought that the rain would wash away all my doubt… but all I know is that the rain on my face is staring to bug me…” Edward spoke,
“I don’t even have a body that can feel this rain. It’s lonely inside here… it’s hard. I want to get my old body back… I want to go back to being human. Even if that means doing the impossible and going against the flow of the world.” Alphonse spoke.
I sighed then smiled,
“Well then… lets not be gloomy… lets stand up… and keep moving until we achieve our goal,” I smiled, Edward and Alphonse looked up at me both surprised by my sudden positive attitude, “The thing is… we need to progress so we can protect children like Nina and stop bad things from happening to them, and in order to do that we need to be strong and think positive so we know what we need to do, now then, lets walk on,” I smiled and put both of my hands out to get them to stand.
“Thanks, Rea,” Edward had a small smile on his face, I smiled back,
“Come on then Edward Elric… Alphonse Elric… let’s walk onwards to our goal,” I smiled.
“Edward Elric?” a man’s voice questioned,
“Yea?” Edward replied, I looked back at the man with a scar on his forehead, he pushed me down to the ground and went to attack Edward, and Alphonse grabbed Edward in time.
“Rea, move!” Alphonse called, I ran after them both as the stairs collapsed on them both and they fell to the bottom,
“I have to find another way down…” I muttered, I looked at the trees and smirked, “I’ve always wanted to climb trees,” I joked.
I jumped down and managed to follow the faces of surprised people looking down one street to another. Then I heard a yell and heard Edward’s voice,
“AL!” he cried, I ran around the corner and saw Al half blown up on the floor and Edward taken his red jacket off.
“Automail… Its no wonder my body disrupting attack had any effect. And him… I was planning to strip him of his armor before I destroyed him, but there’s nothing inside. You’re a strange pair… this has taken longer than I thought.” The scarred man spoke,
“Don’t forget a third,” I ran beside Edward,
"What are you doing?” Edward snapped,
“When I found out what happened to you and Al I decided then and there I would never leave you, nor would I run from any danger we faced, and I’d help you to the end.” I explained, Edward was shocked at first but then clapped his hand and created a blade on his automail.
“Don’t think I’m going to follow your schedule!” Edward snapped and ran forward,
“No, Edward! You have to run with Reaka…” Alphonse called,
“Don’t be stupid! I’m not leaving without you!!” Edward yelled,
“Hm… you create a transmutation circle by putting your hands together… and then use the power that flows between them… well then…” the scarred man and Edward ran at each other but the scarred man grabbed Edwards arm.
“I’ll start with your arm. Allow me to destroy it.” The scarred man spoke then Edwards arm exploded into a thousand peaces, “EDWARD!” Alphonse called, I froze in place. We couldn’t take on this man.
Those words I just told Edward… they aren’t empty… I want to help them… I really do… I just don’t know what to do right now.
“I’ll give you a moment to pray,” the scarred man said,
“Sorry to disappoint you… but there’s no God that I feel like praying to. Am I the only one your after? My younger brother Al, and that girl Reaka, are you going to kill them too?” Edward replied,
“If anyone gets in my way I will eliminate them… but right now I only have business with you, the FullMetal Alchemist.” The scarred man explained,
“All right then, promise me. Promise you won’t touch my brother or Reaka!” Edward spoke,
“Edward…” I muttered,
“What do you mean!! Edward, what are you doing!? Run! Get up! Run out of there! No! Please don’t do it!” Alphonse yelled.
“Uh-huh, Daddy said she went back to her parents house.” Nina explained,
“Really? It must be lonely living in a big house like this, just the two of you.” Alphonse spoke,
“No, its not! Daddy’s nice to me, and I have Alexander too! But… lately daddy’s always in his laboratory with the door locked… so it’s a little lonely.” Nina explained.
We had come back for a second day to read more books on biological alchemy... Though I was mainly talking with Nina, while Edward and Alphonse were reading their books.
“Ahh, man… all this reading is making my shoulders cramp up, day after day…” Edward stood up,
“Exercise is the best cure for shoulder cramps, big brother,” Alphonse spoke,
“You’re right, and I guess I’ll go work out a little in the yard.” Edward stretched, then he pointed to the dog, “Hey, dog! I’ll play with you for exercise!” Edward commanded,
“Come on, Nina. You too,” Alphonse added, I smiled as they walked ahead of me.
He doesn’t show it but Edward cares for Nina, he’s got a good heart.
I made a daisy chain as Nina and Alphonse were playing and Edward and Alexander were playing. Nina walked over and saw what I was doing,
“What are you making?” Nina asked,
“A daisy chain, hold your hand out,” I smiled, I taken her hand and fastened it around, “It’s so pretty, thank you big sister!” Nina smiled, she hugged me and sat on my lap as I giggled.
* * *
The next day you went back and it was cloudy, dark and thunder roared in the distance,
“It’s gonna rain for sure today,” Edward spoke, I felt something in the air that I didn’t like,
“Hello… Mr. Tucker? It’s us again.” Alphonse called, and opened the door,
“Maybe they’re not home.” Edward spoke,
“Mr. Tucker?” Alphonse called,
“Mr. Tucker?” I called, “Nina?” I called again.
I walked past the laboratory and saw Tucker kneeling down,
“Hey, there you are.” Edward smiled,
“Oh, it’s you guys.” Shou spoke, and stood up.
“Look, it’s my newest creation,” Shou smiled, “It’s a Chimera that talks like a human. Watch this. This person is Edward, understand?” Shou smiled,
“Ed… ward?” the Chimera spoke,
“That’s right. Very good,” Shou patted the Chimera,
“Veh… ree… good?” the Chimera spoke,
“I can’t believe it, it really talks…” Edward was shocked,
“Uh-huh, I’m glad that I made it in time for the assessment. This just saved my neck. And when the grant money kicks in, I won’t have to worry about research costs for a while…!” Shou smiled,
“Edward… Edward… Ed… ward… Edward… big… bruh… ther… big… sis… ther…” The Chimera spoke, Edward and myself were shocked.
“Mr. Tucker… When was it that you got your license? By making the first Chimer that spoke human words?” Edward asked,
“Uh… that was two years ago.” Shou spoke,
“And when did your wife leave?” Edward asked,
“That was two years ago too.” Shou added,
“Can I ask you one more question? What happened to Nina and Alexander!” Edward asked,
“I hate perceptive brats like you…” Shou spoke,
“HOW COULD YOU!” I screamed, as Edward pinned Shou to the wall.
“Big Brother!” Alphonse tried to calm Edward,
"So that’s what happened! You scum… HOW COULD YOU! Two years ago it was your wife!! This time you made a Chimera out of your own daughter and a dog!” Edward yelled, “Isn’t that right! Because there are only so many things you can do experimenting with animals! Humans are so much better! Am I right!” Edward yelled,
“Nnh… why are you so mad?” Shou asked,
“The progress of medicine… the progress of human knowledge, is the result of experimenting on humans, someone has to do it. As a scientist… you should be the first to-” Shou spoke,
“SHUT UP! JUST SHUT UP! Do you think you’re going to get away with this? Playing around with people’s lives?!” Edward yelled,
“People’s lives? Ha ha! Yes! People’s Lives! You’re the FullMetal Alchemist! You mean like your brother’s life… and your arm! That’s also the result of ‘Playing around with People’s lives,’ yes?” Shou explained Edward punched Shou.
“You and I are just the same,” Shou smirked,
“That’s not true!” Edward yelled,
“You’re no different then I am! You thought you could do it, so you did!” Shou grinned,
“That’s not true!” Edward yelled again,
“You couldn’t help but try it even if it was forbidden! In fact because it’s forbidden!” Shou grinned, Edward started to punch Shou repeatedly,
“That’s not true! We alchemists… would never do that… we’d never… I’d never!” I grabbed onto Edwards wrist and closed my eyes,
“Stop it… please… just stop it… you’ll kill him else…” I begged, Edward let go of Shou and looked at me,
“ha ha… pretty words don’t get anything done…” Shou spoke,
“Mr. Tucker… if you say one more word, this time I’ll be the one to snap,” Alphonse warned,
“Nina… I’m sorry. We don’t have the skill right now to turn you back to normal.” Alphonse spoke,
“Nina…” I whispered and knelt down besides her and she looked at me and put her head on my lap, I had tears appear in the corner of my eyes, “Oh no…” I bowed my head, “What’s wrong?” Alphonse asked, “It’s raining…” I choked, as a few tears fell.
Alphonse put his hand on my shoulder as Nina looked up at me, “Don’t… cry… big… sis… ther…” she spoke, I stood up and ran out of the room and outside where it was raining and ran down the street.
* * *
Edward watched Reaka run out of the building, and waited for the Colonel to get here with help on this matter.
“If there ever truly was ‘The work of the devil,’ then this was it,” Riza spoke,
“The Devil…?’ To put it bluntly, all state alchemists are nothing but the militaries human weapons. We do what they want, we obey orders, and we don’t complain if our hands get dirty in the process. My point being that when it comes to messing with humans lives, Tuckers actions aren’t so different from our own.” Roy explained,
“That’s the logic of an adult, sir. Even though Edward acts older than his years, he’s still a child,” Riza spoke,
“Yes. But the path that he’s chosen will no doubt lead to hardships greater than he faced today. He has to move forward… even if it means forcing himself to understand. Isn’t that right, FullMetal?” Roy explained,
“How long do you plan on staying depressed?” Roy asked.
“Be quiet,” Edward spoke,
“Even though people call you a ‘Dog of the military’ and a ‘devil,’ it was you who chose to keep studying alchemy. You chose to join the military, when you could have lived the rest of your life as best you can with the body you have. Can you afford to be held back by something so small?” Roy asked,
“Something so small’…? You’re right. People may call us dogs or devils, but Al and I will get our original bodies back. But we’re not devils or gods. We’re humans. We can’t even save one little girl! We’re just pathetic human beings…!” Edward explained,
“Go home and rest. You’ll catch a cold, I’ll go out and find Reaka… she couldn’t have gone too far,” Roy explained.
Edward looked up, he cared about Reaka a lot... He wouldn't know what to do with himself if something happened to her...
* * *
I was sitting in a park while it was raining staring at the sky. I sighed and then sneezed as an umbrella was put over my head,
"You’ll catch a cold if you stay out here,” I looked up at Riza and bowed my head down,
"I prefer the rain so it hides my true feelings…” I still had tears rolling down my face unwillingly,
“Come on Reaka… let’s go,” Riza smiled, I stood up and followed her to a car which taken me back to where Edward and Alphonse were staying.
I walked in and sneezed loudly,
“You’ve caught a cold their Reaka,” Roy walked out,
“I’m fine… I don’t get ill,” I snapped,
“Just get to bed and get some sleep ok Reaka,” Roy walked off,
“Fine,” I waved and walked into my room.
I got into bed and went to sleep.
The next day I woke up, got dressed and walked out where I saw Edward and Alphonse walking towards my door,
"Hey,” I waved,
“Hey,” Edward replied,
“We’re finding out what’s happening to Nina and Tucker… do you want to come with us?” Alphonse asked, I looked out the window; “
To stop the raining I think its best if I do know… or else I’ll be worrying about them…” I spoke. The boys looked at me with concern in their eyes as I looked back and smiled gently.
“Edward…” a familiar voice called,
“Oh, First Lieutenant Hawkeye.” Edward looked around,
“What are you doing here so early?” Riza asked,
“Uh… um… I wanted to know… what’s going to happen to Tucker and Nina?” Edward asked,
“Tucker was scheduled to have his license revoked and then taken to central to be put on trail… but they both died. Or to put it more accurately they were killed. You guys would of found out eventually even if we tried to hide it, so I might as well tell you now.” Riza walked off,
“What! Why… by who!” Edward asked,
“I don’t know. I’m on my way to the location right now.” Riza explained,
“I’m coming too,” Edward said,
“No.” Riza sternly said,
“Why not?” Edward snapped.
“It’s better that you don’t see.” Riza spoke.
Edward and Alphonse were sitting down on the steps by a clock,
“Big brother…?” Alphonse spoke,
“Huh? Oh… my head is so full that I don’t know what to think right now. Since last night I’ve been wondering what this alchemy that we trust in really is…” Edward explained,
“Alchemy is the reconstruction of matter in new forms based on the knowledge of natural laws.” Alphonse explained,
“This world flows by obeying these laws. Death, too, is a part of that flow. Accept the flow of the world.’ Our teacher really beat that into us. And that’s why I’m wondering what I can do about something that nobody can fix. I thought I knew what she meant. But I didn’t that’s why mom… I’m a fool. I haven’t grown up at all since then. I thought that the rain would wash away all my doubt… but all I know is that the rain on my face is staring to bug me…” Edward spoke,
“I don’t even have a body that can feel this rain. It’s lonely inside here… it’s hard. I want to get my old body back… I want to go back to being human. Even if that means doing the impossible and going against the flow of the world.” Alphonse spoke.
I sighed then smiled,
“Well then… lets not be gloomy… lets stand up… and keep moving until we achieve our goal,” I smiled, Edward and Alphonse looked up at me both surprised by my sudden positive attitude, “The thing is… we need to progress so we can protect children like Nina and stop bad things from happening to them, and in order to do that we need to be strong and think positive so we know what we need to do, now then, lets walk on,” I smiled and put both of my hands out to get them to stand.
“Thanks, Rea,” Edward had a small smile on his face, I smiled back,
“Come on then Edward Elric… Alphonse Elric… let’s walk onwards to our goal,” I smiled.
“Edward Elric?” a man’s voice questioned,
“Yea?” Edward replied, I looked back at the man with a scar on his forehead, he pushed me down to the ground and went to attack Edward, and Alphonse grabbed Edward in time.
“Rea, move!” Alphonse called, I ran after them both as the stairs collapsed on them both and they fell to the bottom,
“I have to find another way down…” I muttered, I looked at the trees and smirked, “I’ve always wanted to climb trees,” I joked.
I jumped down and managed to follow the faces of surprised people looking down one street to another. Then I heard a yell and heard Edward’s voice,
“AL!” he cried, I ran around the corner and saw Al half blown up on the floor and Edward taken his red jacket off.
“Automail… Its no wonder my body disrupting attack had any effect. And him… I was planning to strip him of his armor before I destroyed him, but there’s nothing inside. You’re a strange pair… this has taken longer than I thought.” The scarred man spoke,
“Don’t forget a third,” I ran beside Edward,
"What are you doing?” Edward snapped,
“When I found out what happened to you and Al I decided then and there I would never leave you, nor would I run from any danger we faced, and I’d help you to the end.” I explained, Edward was shocked at first but then clapped his hand and created a blade on his automail.
“Don’t think I’m going to follow your schedule!” Edward snapped and ran forward,
“No, Edward! You have to run with Reaka…” Alphonse called,
“Don’t be stupid! I’m not leaving without you!!” Edward yelled,
“Hm… you create a transmutation circle by putting your hands together… and then use the power that flows between them… well then…” the scarred man and Edward ran at each other but the scarred man grabbed Edwards arm.
“I’ll start with your arm. Allow me to destroy it.” The scarred man spoke then Edwards arm exploded into a thousand peaces, “EDWARD!” Alphonse called, I froze in place. We couldn’t take on this man.
Those words I just told Edward… they aren’t empty… I want to help them… I really do… I just don’t know what to do right now.
“I’ll give you a moment to pray,” the scarred man said,
“Sorry to disappoint you… but there’s no God that I feel like praying to. Am I the only one your after? My younger brother Al, and that girl Reaka, are you going to kill them too?” Edward replied,
“If anyone gets in my way I will eliminate them… but right now I only have business with you, the FullMetal Alchemist.” The scarred man explained,
“All right then, promise me. Promise you won’t touch my brother or Reaka!” Edward spoke,
“Edward…” I muttered,
“What do you mean!! Edward, what are you doing!? Run! Get up! Run out of there! No! Please don’t do it!” Alphonse yelled.