Chaper One The Snow Alchemist
Miribell Butler woke up to the sound of rain. She hated rain, so she didn't really feel like getting up. But, today was the day she set off for a journey to find the only person she thought was worthy to train her. The Fullmetal Alchemist. With his training Miri knew that she could be one of the best state Alchemists ever. Miri was the second youngest person to obtain the title of state Alchemist. Her alchemy skills were a little different than most peoples, but she didn't mind. Her dream is to become the best alchemist she can be for the military so that she can save more lives than she may have to destroy. Miri's dream wasn't always this though, her father was a Luitenant for the state and also a state alchemist. He was the one that had taught her all she knew. When she was thirteen she took the state alchemist test and had passed, making her the second youngest to ever recieve the title. Miri was extatic, but her father wanted more from her. He always took her to meetings and important things, but she never enjoyed them. Her only dream was to one day fall in love, get married, have a family, that sort of thing. Alchemy was never a part of what she wanted until her father was killed. When that happened alot of things changed for her. She was suddenly overwhelmed with lots of responsibilities, Her mother was a wreck, and she and her little brother moved in with her Aunt and Uncle Swan. It was around that time that she had decided that no matter what, she shouldn't let herself get depressed. She wanted to be the light at the end of the tunnel for everyone she knew. Here she was a few years later about to leave the only family she had. But, as much as it pained her, it was something she felt she had to do. She packed the rest of her things into her suitcase and got dressed. It would take about a days' worth train ride to get to Resembool, which is where the Fullmetal Alchemist was reported last. She walked downstairs and had breakfast with her aunt, uncle, and little brother Marc. After breakfast she said her goodbuys to her aunt and Marc and set off to the train station with her uncle.
"Uncle Swan, " she said as they were walking towards the drop-off point, "Do you think I can do this? I mean, is it really possible for me to be a better alchemist than my father?" she said as she watched random passengers board the train. "I have no doubt about it Miri. My brother was a good alchemist, but he didn't have a heart as big a yours." he said with a smile, "now, run along before you miss your train." Miri's eyes filled up with tears. She hated the part of her that was weak like that, crying over everything. "I will, and make sure Marc doesn't break anything while I'm gone." she said as she hugged him tightly. "you should be more worried about your aunt breaking something!" he laughed as he watched her board the train. Miri waved goodbye to him and laughed as the train got ready to leave. She settled down in her chair and closed her eyes tightly. She had a whole day of this to deal with, why not get most of it over with faster by sleeping? she smiled to herself, this time tomorrow, she thought, there's a good chance I'll be training with The Fullmetal Alchemist. she couldn't help but grin to herself as she thought. She wondered what he would be like. He was sixteen now, his brother would be fifteen, the same age as me... she thought. While she was thinking she decided to pull out her sketchpad and draw some random landscapes. Tommorrow couldn't come soon enough.