Hello everyone! This is my first Fanfic on . If you are reading this now and you have come from my bog, then hello! I did my best with this regular Fanfic and hope you enjoy it! I will try to update this once a week, but no promises of course. This will follow the first anime series, for I have not watched the Brotherhood, but I probably will now when I have the time. I hope for positive reviews and constructive criticism! Please no hating on me. We all do our best.

Thunder boomed and rolled in the clouds above. They threatened to unleash their own tears. The atmosphere seemed perfect for the funeral that was being held.

People gathered around a coffin, some sobbing others just blankly staring. Two people stood out above all others, the daughter and wife of the deceased man. The mother had to pick up the young girl as she screamed, "Why are they burying daddy? Make them stop, mommy!"

As I heard his daughter's shrill voice I fell to my knees. The trees concealed my grieving form. My hands covered my face as the grief racked my body, making me shake with the held back sobs. The tears snuck past my numbed hands, falling to the ground below. It was my fault. My fault he was dead. Why did it have to be him? Why…

I did not know how long I kneeled there, but it seemed like an eternity. When I looked up there were two figures standing in front of me; both wore the familiar blue military uniforms. I knew who they right away from the descriptions I had received of them.

Fury filled black eyes met mine as the man stepped forward. The woman remained behind him, her gaze rested on me, never leaving. I stood, meeting his unwavering gaze with my faltering one. I did not wish to be shown mercy, not by anyone…not anymore.

"You are the intelligence that Hughes spoke of?" Within those black pools was a flame, a burning hatred.

"Yes…" My voice cracked.

Silence ebbed between all of us; the only sound that could be heard was the beginning patter of the rain.

The woman reached into her jacket causing me to flinch. I expected a quick bullet to the head, but it did not happen; I was always too quick to jumping to extremes. She took out a sealed parchment and handed it to me. I took it from her, very wary of both their movements.

"It is a signed document that gives you the momentary military benefits you need." The man began to explain. He took out another piece of paper, this time from his jacket. I took it from him as he continued to explain, "This is a detailed description of what you are to do while you serve under me."

Silence gripped us once more. Looking up from the paper I asked, "Why?"It came as a whisper.

Those black eyes still held the fire but this time they burned for another reason. "It's what Hughes would have wanted. He decided he could trust you, so do not give me a reason to question his judgment."

Tears threatened to spill once more. With a thick gulp I held them back. Saluting them both, "Yes, Colonel Mustang sir!"

The train raddled and steamed as it finally came to a stop. My back cracked as I stretched. "Why do these train seats always make my butt numb?" Whining to myself did not help my poor booty. Once I exited the train I took out the 'detailed' description of my mission. "Detailed my ass…" The only thing the worthless paper said was to find and help the Fullmetal Alchemist. At least it told me where to go, Rush Valley.

I frowned as I looked down at my wrinkled poncho. The brown poncho was too big for me and went down to my knees. Sighing I began my grueling search for the Fullmetal Alchemist.

The sun began to set as I trudged down the street. Citizens were beginning to thin out, heading into their homes for the night. I had looked in alleyways, asked people, looked into windows, eaten at many diners and candy shops, and even looked on top of rooftops, but I still could not find the Fullmetal Alchemist anywhere. Obviously my luck was not me, never was of course.

Anger overwhelmed me as I kicked a rock against a wall. The rock rebounded and went into the alley. An echoic thump could be heard seconds later. I peered into the alleyway and saw a big shadowy figure stand. Luminous red orbs darted toward me, staring me down. I could feel my heart shuddering from fright.

The figure took a noisy step forward, causing me to take one step back. I had bumped into someone as I stepped back. The persons hand grasped my shoulder making me jump. I swiftly turned around and as an automatic reaction my hand went up, my fist smacking the person in the face.

"I'm so sorry!" Panic set in as the person collapsed. Kneeling down I grabbed the boys red cloak and helped pull him up. Soon enough he was on his two feet rubbing his face. In between his fingers I could see his bright gold eyes staring at me in annoyance.

"Brother, are you alright?" An echoic voice asked from behind me. Turning my head I saw a large suit of armor looking at the boy I had knocked over.

Wait…a suit of armor? An armor of metal, talking? Metal…

My eyes widened with excitement as the realization hit me! I jumped up and clapped for myself, a wide smile on my face. "Yes, I finally found you!"

The armors attention was now on me. "You were looking for me?"

"Yes, I was! It is nice to finally meet you Mr. Fullmetal! I am-" My sentence was interrupted as a gloved hand was placed on my shoulder. Turning I was met with an angry face from the young man I hit. Annoyance pricked me, "Excuse me but it is very rude to butt into someone's conversation." I pried his hand off my shoulder and turned back to the armor.

Ed's POV

Who does this girl think she is? Not only does she almost kill him, but she then insults him by mistaking Al as him. And now she called him rude! If anyone was rude it was this strange girl in front of him!

Anger ripped through him, making a vein pop in his head. Instead of yelling, he began tapping her shoulder continuously. It had no effect at first, but after about thirty seconds, he finally got the reaction he wanted.

"What the hell do you want, you pint sized shrimp?" Her yell echoed in his ears over and over.

That had done it. "Who the hell are you calling a pint sized shrimp?" His yell had been a lot louder.

"You! Why are you being so rude?"

"I am not being rude! If anyone here is the rude one it is you!"

"How am I the rude one?"

"Hmmm, I don't know. Oh wait, when you punched me in the face!"

"I said sorry and even helped you up!"

Edward stopped there, huffing and puffing.

"Okay, you two stop this! You are causing a scene." Al's soothing voice seemed to cut the tension in the air.

Looking around, Ed could see a decent sized crowd beginning to form. More annoyance poked him, "Come on people, we are not a circus, keep moving." At his words the crowd parted, mumbling amongst themselves. He turned back to the girl who had her arms crossed in an annoyed stance. Her dull purple eyes glared at him.

"Miss, I am sorry but you mistook me as someone else. I am not the Fullmetal Alchemist, that is my brother's title."

Ed smirked to himself. Now she would have to grovel and beg him for forgiveness.

"Oh, I see. I am quite sorry." Ed thought her words to him at first but quickly he realized they were not. He glared at the girl who was facing Al. Her short dirty blonde hair swayed in the wind as she turned to glare at him once more.

Jeez! What was this girl's issue?

"It is quite alright. But may I ask why you are here, looking for my brother?" Al was so sickingly sweet, but that was why Ed loved him so much.

"I am here to assist the Fullmetal Alchemist on his quest. That is what Mustang has ordered of me." Ed's attention was quickly brought back to the girls.

"What the hell? Why did Mustang send a babysitter?" Ed scowled at her.

"I am not a babysitter, so please refrain from being rude for a few seconds, if that is possible for you." Ed bit back a comeback. "If you do not like this then you can take it up with Mustang, but until I complete this mission, or assigned a new one, you are stuck with me."

Before Ed could yell at her once more Al butted in. "Who are you exactly?"

A smile radiated towards Al, "My name is Leah."

End of Prologue /chapter 1! I did my best when it came to grammar! I am not the best at it and do not have an editor except for myself and my computer so if you catch a mistake then just ignore it. I hope you all enjoyed it! Please review! I welcome pm's!