**Sorry it took a while. I'm going to be honest, this story took a turn that I didn't have planned we back when, so I kind of went along with it, hoping something would come out of the unexpected words I typed. Something did, and now my mind is back on path for this story, and I truly am sorry if any of the chapters appeared to be random ramblings that never ended. This story is now re-planned and things will go along smoothly now! Anywho! I hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think!**

The days slowly passed as Roy remained in Briggs. He would call occasionally, either during lunch hours or when I was home at the Hughes'. If he called when I was home, he would use the alias of Jacob, some boy I had met during auditions for the play I was in. We would talk for however long he had available to talk. We never really thought about the call ending; we treasured the amount of time we had to talk even if it wasn't long.

Opening night for the play had come so quickly. Had it really been almost two months? I was in the dressing room, the makeup crew members all huddled around me as they fussed with my hair and hastily yet perfectly put the makeup on my face.

My lines were running through my head. Every move onstage, every word I was going over and over and over, making sure I would be perfect. I didn't even notice makeup crew left me and began fussing over another actor.

I felt a hand fall onto my shoulder and jumped. My eyes moved up to look at the reflection in the mirror and glared slightly upon seeing Envy.

He was in civilian clothing, and he must have transformed his hair since it was much shorter.

"Hey there, honey." He said happily, but I could hear the tinted sarcasm in his voice.

"What do you want… hun?" My glare didn't falter as I looked at him through the mirror.

"Just to wish you good luck." He dipped his head down, and his lips pulled at my ear as his voice lowered, "And to remind you that your report is due."

"I'm busy at the moment, or have you not noticed?" I whispered back before wincing as his teeth sunk into my earlobe.

"Afterwards, then. Got it? Or I'll have fun punishing you." A wicked smirk appeared on his face. Envy placed a mockingly sweet kiss on my cheek. "Break a leg."

I didn't need to hear those supposed encouraging words from Envy. I was a nervous wreck, and I didn't even know why! I use to acting, I never once got nervous, not even at my first audition. Maybe it was because my mind was on Roy and it was causing me to stumble through the lines in my head.

"Emma, five minutes till show, and you need to be backstage."

I thanked the extra and quickly, nervously made my way backstage.

I peaked out at the crowd through the curtain, sighing softly. I knew the person I wanted to see wouldn't be out in there…

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Praises and cheers were filling my ears as I was signing playbills. Everyone was complimenting me, praising my portrayal of the main character. I felt elated. To be in my comfort zone, to be getting all these praises… It was wonderful. I couldn't ask for anything more.

I made my way to the dressing room, once the crowd of fans left, and sat down in my chair, smiling at my signature I had written on my mirror with lipstick. All the other actors and crew members had already left, everyone was meeting up at a local lounge to celebrate. I was still contemplating whether to go or not.

Just as I was about to take a rag and wipe all the fairy makeup from my face, I heard a voice coming from behind me, and gasped upon seeing the person's reflection in the mirror.

"You were beautiful up there."

"Roy!" I jumped up out of chair and ran over to him, hugging him tightly. Slight dread slowly took over though, thinking that this was Envy again impersonating Roy. "Wait… No. Stop doing this, Envy."

His eyebrows creased, and a genuine look of confusion crossed his handsome features. "Envy? That homunculus Fullmetal told me about?"

Was this really Roy… or was it Envy? It had to have been Envy. Roy was stationed in Briggs, and would be there for quite some time. There was no possible way he'd be back now. That's when I thought of the solution.

"Okay then, Roy, where is my family's vacation home?"

"Creta…?"

"Oh, Roy! It is you!" I pressed my lips against his, giggling softly. If I was elated earlier… I truly didn't know a word to describe how I felt now.

Roy chuckled, "Of course it's me. I knew I had to be here for your performance. I wanted to see my wonderful love up there on stage."

I blushed and pushed his chest lightly, "Stop…"

Roy's finger gently touched my jaw, "You were magnificent up there, Emma. You have so much talent."

I kissed his cheek, and smiled as he handed me the flowers in his hand. "Peonies! My favourite! Oh, Roy!" I kissed him again.

I missed the way our lips fit perfectly together. I missed the way his hands trailed up and down my sides. I missed… him.

A soft moan left my lips and found its way into Roy's mouth as one of his hands trailed up bare thigh, playing with the gathered tulle that acted as my skirt. My breath left me as I felt him press his fingers to the front of my underwear, then gently slide them to cup my butt.

"A thong, huh? How daring since you were on stage." He smirked down at me then attacked my neck with his lips and teeth.

I moaned softly, pressing myself against him. "Roy…"

"I've missed you so much, Emma."

My body shuddered upon feeling him press his hips against my stomach, and my eyes rolled back when I felt that familiar bulge.

I had planned for so long what I'd do, what I'd say to Roy when he got back. Sex was the last thing, but right now… the sex was all I could think about.

"Not here, love." His voice whispered huskily in my ear.

My eyes met his, and I felt my face heat up upon seeing the way his charcoal eyes gazed down at me, filled with hungry lust and devoting love. It was a look I missed so much during his absence.

"Roy, I love you so much." I laid my head on his chest and snuggled into him, tightening my arms around his waist.

I felt his lips press against the top of my head, "I love you, too… Emma? Early you said something about Envy… Are they still…?"

My face pressed into Roy's chest more, "I've been feeding them information… Things you tell me, things I come across myself… Of course I don't give them every detail they want… but I do give them some things. Mainly it's information that will be released to the press, but I give it to them first… If I don't comply with them… They threatened to kill you." I looked up at Roy, tears stinging my eyes, "I can't let anyone harm you. I love you! I won't-"

"Shhh, Emma." He placed his lips on mine, kissing me softly, "Why didn't you tell me this before?"

"I was scared…"

Roy sighed and held me close, "Don't be scared… You don't need to be."

"You don't understand, Roy! They torture me when I slip up!" I pulled my corseted fitting top down to show him fading bruises on my chest, "Envy loves to punish me… He likes to torture me mentally as well. Whilst you were gone… he would often transform into you…"

"Emma… you should have told me all this. Wait…" A look of realization crossed his features, "Is that what happened that night you showed up beaten? They hurt you, you told me that, but was that when this whole thing began?"

"…Yes…"

"Emma… I will protect you from them, I promise."

"Good luck with that."

My body froze upon hearing that chilling voice. I closed my eyes, trying to force myself to believe it was just one of the voices in my head… but I knew better.

"Come now, Emma. Give me your report."

I began to tremble.

"So you're Envy, huh?" Roy's voice was low, dangerous.

I gasped softly as Roy stepped in front of me, protecting me…

"Just let Emma give me her report and I'll be on my merry way." Envy gave a sickening smile to Roy. His eyes flicked to me, his lips curling into a terrifying smirk. "Come now, Emma. Just a few words and I'll leave you two in peace."

Taking in a deep breath, I nodded and stepped around Roy to walk up to Envy. "Umm… The skirmishes with Creta have been increasing, and the military has their hands tied due to all the soldiers deployed in Briggs to help with the Drachma situation. Also- ah!" Envy's arm snaked around my waist, turning me so that my back pressed against his chest.

"Continue." He began to bite down on my neck, causing me to wince.

"W-Well…" Roy's eyes were dark with anger as he watched Envy touch me. "There are whispers about-" I gasped as Envy's hand crept up my thigh and cupped me. My eyes met with Roy, trying to beg him silently that not to do anything and that I was okay. "There are whispers about rebelling towns that have been going on unnoticed by the government, and how they are trying to do something about the government overlooking them…"

"Anything else?"

My teeth clenched painfully as his hand dipped into my underwear.

That was it for Roy.

He came running, pulling me away from Envy and punched Envy in the jaw. "You vile creature!"

"Roy!"

Envy chuckled darkly, "So the Flame Alchemist wants to play, huh? This won't be long."

An echoing snap sounded in the dressing room, and Envy's painful screams were heard as his eyes burst into flames. Another snap and his arms were flaming. He quickly regenerated, glaring at Roy.

I had to do something, I saw the way Envy looked at Roy… and I knew it wasn't good.

My mouth opened, ready to sing as I grabbed my necklace with my transmutation circle off the counter. I felt something hit the back of my head, and when I looked up as the blackness began to take over, I saw Roy crumpled on the ground and Envy no where in sight…

Blackness engulfed me, forcing me to surrender to unconsciousness, but not before I heard the mocking laughter of a monster…