Hi! Woot!I FIXED IT! I don't own Fullmetal Alchemist…or Darren Shan, or Detective Conan…I wish I did! Anyway! Thanks for reading and please be nice! This is my first fan fiction! … jumps on Roy, Conan, and Mr.Crepsley. Have fun! -;;; (rated T because of language and other things that might be in there…)
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Equivalent exchange. This is the first rule of alchemy. No one can disobey this highly important rule of the alchemist…or so they thought. It all started like this…
Ed stomped down the hallway at headquarters.
"Hey Ed how's…" that's all that could leave the mouth of the poor unsuspecting victim as Ed clapped his hands together to show a display of blue flashing electricity engulf his right auto-mail arm. Shortly after a large metal blade protruded slashing his own white glove into strips of fabric. Ed pointed the blade next to Havoc's throat stopping the man in the middle of his sentence.
"Where is that bastard Mustang?" murmured Ed showing pure hate across his smirking face.
"HE'S IN HIS OFFICE! YOU MIGHT CATCH HIM BEFORE HE GOES ON LUNCH BREAK IF YOU HURRY! PLEASE DON'T HURT ME!" cried Havoc as he sank to his knees shaking from head to toe. It might have been his imagination but he though he felt his own blood trickle down his neck staining his blue collar as Ed pulled his blade away from the shivering man on the floor. Ed continued his way past the other officers as they ran in all directions trying to get out of his way. Havoc felt his neck. Nope. No blood. But still he was lucky. Other times when Ed was mad it seamed that pure evil followed. Once they saw Colonel Mustang running out of his office his uniform torn in many places with multiple scratches as they saw Ed chasing in pursuit of him waving his blade around ready to do the world a favor by killing that damn man. Even though after words they had a large party to celebrate the leaving of Roy when he had to be hospitalized after Ed finally caught up with him by cornering him in a hallway that surprisingly looked as though someone transmuted a wall creating a dead end for the poor man. Roy started to think why Ed would do this to him…maybe it was that last mission where Ed almost died and almost lost Al. Before he left to go to the hospital he swore he would find and burn the person who transmuted the wall. Unfortunately for him it was about half the office that did this to make sure Ed got his evil target. Anyway Ed was still dangerous when he was mad. One of these days they are going to walk in Roy's office to find Roy Mustang dead and chopped up into little pieces…that would also be they day when they have a two month vacation and a party that would last for three weeks at least. (I DON'T MEAN TO MAKE ROY LOOK BAD FOR ALL OF YOU ROY FANS!)
He saw Ed turn the corner at the end of the hallway. Havoc creped closely behind him wanting to see his superior run down the hallway screaming like a little girl fleeing for his life. Fist he heard the secretary's voice. The poor man.
"Can I help you?" grumbled the man.
" I would like to see Colonel Mustang. Tell him his life depends on it." Said Ed in his I'm-going-to-kill-you voice.
"Sorry he's on the phone. Says its privet. You'll have to wait." Before Havoc could warn him blue light flashed making the hallway Havoc was standing in turn blue from the tremendous glow. Papers flew out the door as Havoc scrambled to catch them knowing that the man's job depended on these papers. He peeked around the corner to see the man lying on the floor twitching. He helped him up and set him down on the nearest chair. Havoc noticed that Ed had just slammed the door to Mustang's office. A few photos fell of the white walls next to the door.
"Are you all right?" asked Havoc.
"Yeah I think so…you know what this means don't you?" asked the man as he stood up leaning on Havoc for support. He nodded.
"Quick! Lets gather every one so we can transmute a few walls to make sure Ed catches him. TO THE MESS HALL!" They hobbled out of the room closing the door behind them leaving the two people inside to their fates.
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FLASHBAK-----------------------------------
Alphonse was walking up the stairs of the hotel he and his brother were staying at. He had the mail that the head office sent them in his metal hands as he searched for anything that proved worthy of not being thrown in the garbage. He reached the door of their room and forced the small silver key in the gap under the doorknob. Al opened the door to see his older brother lying on the couch, his shirt was halfway up like always. Covering Ed's eyes was a large book with about four hundred pages or so in it. Next to him on a small coffee table were piles of books almost reaching the ceiling fan that steadily turned creating small comfort from the summer heat. Even though summer was about to end turning the miserable month of August to the cool month of September the sun still blazed like a wild fire.
"Ed! Your going to wake up one of these days with print all over your face!" joked Al as he closed the door behind him sitting down on the floor next to the end of the couch where Ed's head was currently lying. A strange grumbling sound came from under the book as Ed pulled his metal arm up snatching the book off his face and now putting it on the floor.
"What is it now…" Mumbled Ed wiping the sleep from his tired eyes.
"You got a letter from Armstrong and…" Before Al could finish Ed quickly stood up. His panic-stricken face pure white as he grabbed the letter that was from his worst nightmare and ripped open the latch that was holding the nearest window in its place and hurled the letter into the open sky. He heard a man curse below because it hit him on the head.
"Hey Al! I think I made a new record! This letter went farther than the last one he sent!"
"Brother! Get a hold of your self!" Laughed Alphonse reaching for another letter. "This ones from Colonel Mustang." Ed moaned because he knew he could not hurl this letter out the window like the last one. He snatched up the letter and ripped the side open. Ed read it aloud.
Dear Fullmetal,
Sorry to bother you but we need you to return to head quarters as soon as possible. I think I found a lead on the Philosophers stone and I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity for you and your brother. I'll explain in full detail at headquarters. Oh and for this mission/opportunity I'm sorry to say this but Alphonse can not come along.
"What! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS CRAP! I'M GOING TO KILL YOU MUSTANG MARK MY WORDS!"
"Ed just continue the letter."
"Fine."
…I'm sure you just threatened to kill me. But I would like to say your job rests with this mission! I will be waiting.
"… Al…WHAT THE HELL DOES THAT MEAN!" Barked Ed as he threw the letter on the floor and stomped on it.
" I don't know but I can't come with you. How about I stay here in Central while you finish the mission. I can read more books on human transmutation while your gone." Stated Al coolly
"Are you sure?" asked Ed worriedly "I don't know how long this mission will last. Are you sure your okay with this?" Al sighed.
"Look. I'm fourteen already. I can handle things by my self… just make sure you come back in one piece and drink your milk!" Al laughed as Ed's face turned red.
"I'll send you letters. I will try to end this mission as soon as possible as well." Ed reached for his red coat. "Al…be careful…"
"Ed you can trust me." Al stood up and helped his older brother pack his belongings. " I'll send you letters if any thing interesting goes on here…AND YOU BE CAREFUL!" Barked Alphonse as he zipped up Ed's last bag and opened the door.
"Oh! I left some money on your bed and for the love of god don't tell Winry unless you have to…I don't want her breathing down my neck about my auto-mail." Groaned Ed. Al Opened the door and assured him that he would not tell Winry.
"Good luck" replied Al as Ed went down the stair way and out the front door.
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Ed was now standing in front of Roy's desk waiting or his superior to turn his black, leather chair around to give him a few explanations
" Oh! Sorry Christina! I got to go! Talk to you later!" Roy swiveled his chair around hanging up his phone that was supposed to be for emergencies only and faced Ed.
"What kind of emergency was that?" asked Ed.
"…that's not important right now Fullmetal. Please sit down…I would not want you to faint and fall on the floor…I think a chair would be better." replied Colonel Mustang his fingertips touching one another.
"What the hell is this?" spattered Ed not taking his eyes off his superior while he sat down in the wooden chair directly across from Roy. Ed threw the letter on the table. "What kind of mission is it, how long will this mission last, and why the hell can't Al come!" Ed crossed his arms and sunk deeper into the chair. Roy let out a sigh and started to explain things.
" You see, Fullmetal, it all started when I received your mail. I was supposed to check to see if any thing was wrong with it because you have so many enemies now days. Any way I noticed a letter that was surprisingly odd. It was a letter from a school called Hogwarts School of witch craft and wizardry." Ed raised an eyebrow at this.
"Your point? I've been getting those false letters since I was thirteen! It doesn't really matter…just someone's idea of a joke."
"Fullmetal I don't think this is a joke. There have been a few sightings where in criminal activity witnesses claim to have seen the criminal use a wand. But everyone thought they were seeing things and said it was alchemy not this magic rubbish they had claimed." Ed eyes got larger as he started to catch on to what Mustang was about to say. "So I'm sending you to this school. They have asked you to come multiple times before so it will be easy getting you in there and the reason Alphonse can not accompany you is because we still haven't thought of a way to get him in the school without a rise in suspicion with the students, but I assure you we will think of a way. Now you will have to get your supplies. Here is a list and where to go to get them." Ed starred at him for a few seconds before slapping himself.
"Nope didn't wake up. So…WHY THE HALL ARE YOU SENDING ME ON A MISSION THAT IS NOT IMPORTANT!" screamed Ed. "What the hell does this have to do with the Philosophers stone any way?" Ed was now standing up. His hands now planted firmly on Colonel Mustang's desk, outraged by the stupidity of it all.
"Calm down, Fullmetal. I will tell you what it has to do with the Philosophers stone. According to my resources it seems that the stone might be hidden within the school grounds. We are not completely sure if its true or not but I didn't think you had any leads so…" Ed's ears perked up at this.
"So all I have to do…"
"Is find and retrieve the stone." Replied Mustang. "Also there might actually be magic…so this mission might make you stronger as well."
" How long will I be gone?" asked Ed as he remembered his little brother.
"Depends on how fast you find the stone and if you want to stay there. If you completely want to stay there and learn 'magic' then about five years…"
"FIVE YEARS!" yelled Ed knowing perfectly well that he probably couldn't even stay more than one month away from his brother for who knows what could happen. They did make a ton of enemies on their journey…like Greed, and Scar, and Lust, and Gluttony. The list goes on! "I can't leave my brother alone for that long!" moaned Ed as he fell back into his chair putting his hand up to head.
"We were thinking of sending Havoc over to Central to stay with Alphonse later on. Its okay. He will be fine. Now, to get to business. Here is a list of supplies that you will need and the places of where to find them. No one there truly knows about alchemy so you'll have to keep a low profile. Don't use alchemy unless you really have to. Also I sent a letter to the head master Dumbledore saying to just put you in with the third years instead of the first years. I thought that it would be better for you to be with people your own age instead of a bunch of thirteen year olds. He has agreed to these terms as long as you study the spells and such of the two previous years. So while you're at the bookstore please read up on your books. They are also listed on there and since this is kind of a mission." Roy sighed. " The military will pay for the stuff that you need." Edward just nodded at these words and snatched the blue parchment from his superior's hand.
"Make sure Al stays safe. I'll kill you if something happens to him." Ed gave a evil glare and Roy just smiled and backed away.
"You can count on me!"
"No I can't…but I have no choice."
"We will be expecting reports on this Hogwarts place too. Be careful Fullmetal and good luck." Said Roy now more serious. Ed sighed and walked out of the office to some place Mustang gave him directions to called Diagon Alley.
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Ed walked into an odd pub called the Leaky Caldron. The fumes of Vodka and mostly beer were over whelming for Ed who was under age for all the types of drinks they served. Ed had a good look around before walking into the open. The singing of drunk men stung Ed's ears almost welcoming him for a drink even though the song was horribly out of key. He walked past a few people who tried to force a beer or two on him but Ed was responsible enough to say no…even though it did look good. 'NO!' Thought Ed as he walked by a fairly large woman with a trey covered in frothy mugs. 'Even though they look good I can't have one! … I've got to hurry and get to the counter before the temptation raises…more.' The sun seeped through the windows that were practically on the ceiling. He felt the warmth soak into his face when he stopped in front of the cashier. "How can I help you?" asked the seemingly nice man.
"I need a room to stay at until September first." Stated Ed coolly as he set his two suitcases on the front desk. The only hard part about that was that the edge of the wooden counter met the middle of his chest while it came up to the mans waist.
"Sorry kid. Beat it. Unless your mom and dad are here no kids under thirteen are aloud to stay in a room by themselves. Now scram!" Ed could tell the man was drunk and was going to have a serious hang over later on that night so instead of screaming at the man he tried to stay calm…but that didn't work apparently
"Sir…I'm fifth-teen. Could I please have a room?" grunted Ed about ready to transfigure his auto-mail arm into a frightening metal blade that he killed so many with.
"I SAID BEAT IT SHORTY!" yelled the man now getting even more pissed at Ed. The once warming light dimmed at these words. Darkness engulfed the area that Ed was currently standing at. The man could have sworn he could see his breath.
"WHO ARE YOU CALLING ULTRA, MEGA, MICROSCOPIC!" yelled Ed. His once pure, golden eyes seemed to turn into wild flames and like wild fires the must burn something to the ground as Ed's eyes seemed to melt a hole into the man. The man quickly backed up as Ed stomped off. Ed sat at a wooden table ignoring the cheers and the merry singing from the drunkards. That's when he noticed a boy sitting at a table all by himself. The boy had thick black glasses and messy black hair. His eyes were a radiating green color. He was wearing a simple orange T-shirt and regular blue jeans. The boy had piles of books in front him so it wasn't hard to figure out that he was not drunk like the rest of the men who seemed to make complete fools out of them selves. Ed quickly stood up and grabbed his belongings. Ed walked over to the boy who was currently writing furiously with a milky-white quill.
"Hey! Could you help me out?" Ed set his things on the table and gave a large smile. The boy set down his quill and looked up at Ed with a smile on his face too.
"Sure. What can I help you with? Are you looking for your dad?" Ed raised his fist at his eye level.
"I'm fifth-teen!" yelled Ed as shadows creped along his face.
"Okay, okay! Take it easy!" yelled the boy lifting his hands in defense. "How can I help you then?" said the boy standing up. Once he stood up, even though he was about three or four inches taller than him, Ed noticed a dull scar in the shape of a lightning bolt on his fore head. When the boy looked at him straight in the eyes Ed quickly jerked his head to the side knowing it was impolite to stare. "Hi. My names Harry Potter. What's yours?" asked Harry casually.
"Oh! Um…Edward Elric. Sorry to bother you."
"Not at all. Is the manager giving you a hard time because of your height?" asked Harry bending down to look Ed straight in the eyes. Ed frowned.
"Why is it that everywhere I go people gawk and remark about my height!" barked Ed as Harry took a step back to give Ed some room.
"I can help you get in if you want." Remarked Harry with a grin as Ed stopped hyperventilating.
"You can? How?" Asked Ed as he and Harry sat down at the table.
"Yep! I came here with someone else's family but I don't think they would mind getting you a room. Do you have any money? I could lone you some if you need it."
"No its okay. I've got enough. So where are they?" asked Ed looking around.
"Follow me." Stated Harry. Ed left his suitcases on the chair next to him thinking that none of these drunken idiots could steal any thing while they both stood up and walked out a weird looking wooden door.
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"So are you new? Which school are you going to?" asked Harry as they briskly walked down a cold damp alleyway. It seemed to go on for an eternity!
"Yeah I'm new and I'll be going to some school called Hogwarts as a third year student. Ever hear of that place?" asked Ed as he put his hands behind his head nonchalantly. Harry stopped instantly, mouth agape.
"Whoa! We're going to the same school same year!" exclaimed Harry while he started to walk forward again.
"That's weird. Could you show me around when we get to the school?" asked Ed leaning forward looking at Harry, who was nodding.
"Sure! Oh! We're here." Both stopped at a dead end. There was a massive brick wall in font of the boys. Ed looked at Harry as if he was insane but Harry just stood there grinning. "Watch." Explained Harry while he pulled a long, wooden stick out of his pocket.
"A stick?" asked Ed questionably.
"Not a stick. It's a wand." Replied Harry. Reaching up, wand in hand, he tapped one of the many bricks with the tip of it. Ed starred in amazement as the bricks twisted and swiveled in many directions to reveal an archway. Ed gawked at this display while Harry just snickered at Ed's reaction. They both walked into a tremendous street. Ed whirled around to see the archway disappear and return to its normal state. 'What kind of alchemy is that !' thought Ed with a look of pure amazement as Harry led him into the busy crowd. Ed turned his head in all directions to see every thing from cauldron shops to stores with large wooden broomsticks hanging in display windows. Harry was mumbling something like 'they should be at Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor.' While Ed looked in the direction of another shop called Quality Quidditch Supplies where a large crowd was gathered.
"Hey Harry what's going on over there?" asked Ed tapping Harry on the shoulder. Harry turned around to see the busy crowd of people pushing and shoving to get to the front window.
"The store owner is showing the latest broomstick. Want to see?" They couldn't see the new broomstick even if they wanted to. The crowd was to thick so they couldn't push their way through and they're not really the tallest people in the world either so it was practically impossible. That was until a strikingly thin witch in the front noticed and ushered them forward. This made Ed feel very small considering how the people in the crowd seemed to tower over him while Harry wasn't that much shorter then most of them. Ed was thinking about this until Harry prodded Ed with his elbow.
"Ow! What the hell was that…whoa." Ed looked up at the window to see the most magnificent broomstick he had ever seen...and the first broomstick. Ed starred at its slick figure until Harry pointed out a sign that hung above it.
"The Firebolt…" they muttered in unison.
"That's right!" yelled the manager from the front steps. "This beauty goes up to one hundred fifty an hour in ten seconds! Incorporates an unbreakable breaking charm! Mostly used for the world cup!" roared the man as the crowed applauded and starred at the window in amazement. 'These magicians have the weirdest things…but think about how much easier it would be to travel if Al and I had a broom though!' thought Ed, starring at the broom once more.
"Come on Ed. I wouldn't get this broom no matter how good it is!"
"Why? Its looks like a really good broom!" murmured Ed still mesmerized.
"Could you imagine the price!" shuddered Harry. This broke Ed's gaze. 'What the hell was I thinking! Of course the military wouldn't have enough money for this! Oh well…maybe they have a cheaper one or something…' Ed started to walk off with Harry leading in the front. Ed sighed.
"Okay. Where are your friends anyway?" asked Ed looking around at the many shops.
"They should be in this area…there they are!" shouted Harry running over to a boy with blazing red hair and a young girl with busy brown hair. The girl was wearing a pink T-shirt with a small pocket in the top corner of it. Her purple jacket hung down to the back of her knees while the cuffs were rolled up so they were thick and up to her elbows. She was also wearing black, tight jeans while the boy next to her was wearing sagging, worn out blue jeans with a hole on the left knee. His maroon long sleeved shirt hung lower than his waist while the once blazing green stripe that once used to shine with pride on the chest of his shirt was now faded and looked murky with ageing. This boy too was wearing a short black jacket with fairly large pockets. Ed immediately noticed a scrawny, old rat half hanging out of one of the pockets. Large chunks of fur were missing on its worn out body.
"Hey Ron! I thought you said that you were going to be at Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor!" hollered Harry as they finally caught up with them.
"Hermione got some money from her folks so she wanted to get an owl…who's the short kid?" asked Ron lowering his head a little bit to look Ed in the eye.
"WHO ARE YOU CALLING ULTRA, MEGA, MICROSOCOPIC, WHERE YOU HAVE TO USE A MICROSCOPE JUST TO FIND ME!" spat Ed, both hands held firmly into fists.
"This is Edward Elric. He is new but he will be put in the same grade as us at Hogwarts." Explained Harry, laughing awkwardly.
"Hi! I'm Ron Weasley, and she is Hermione Granger." The girl next to him waved.
"So, Ron, where's your dad and mom?" asked Harry remembering what Ed needed.
"Oh! They went with Ginny to help her get her supplies. They should be back at the Leaky Cauldron in a few hours." Sighed Ron. "They always insist in going with her…. So Harry do you know why you didn't get into trouble for that…weird incident." murmured Ron.
"What incident?" asked Ed tilting his head suspiciously.
"Well…I kind of blew up my aunt so she looked like a blimp. It was an accident though! I didn't mean to. I was pretty confused so I took my things and ran before my aunt and uncle could personally kill me." grinned Harry while Ron was roaring with laughter. Hermione just looked at Harry with a whatever kind of look plastered on her face. Ed burst out laughing and rapped his arms around his stomach.
"That's great! I always wanted to that to a few people before!" cried Ed as he was trying to regain control. 'More like kill a certain Colonel…' thought Ed. His evil thoughts were interrupted when Hermione spoke.
"Do you guys want to come with Ron and I to get my owl?" asked Hermione trying to change the subject.
"Also Scabbers doesn't look to well after the vacation in Egypt. I think he got something so maybe the store will have some medication." Pouted Ron.
"You named your rat?" asked Ed walking up closer to get a better look at the rat that was dangling limply out of Ron's pocket. The rat seemed to give Ed a horrible death glare so he backed up.
"Lets go on a head and get Hermione her owl. I know a good place." Noted Harry happily. Ed followed the other teenagers down the busy street where the most unsuspecting thing was about to happen…
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When they reached a large looking shop called The Magical Menagerie Ed froze because you couldn't look into the shop through the front windows. There were cages stacked high while dogs, birds, and cats peered out at the walking magicians that paced back and forth past the windows. They walked in. Ed was still gazing at the pets in the window but he soon followed suit with his friends. There were cats of all colors and shapes, some with extra ears and tails. Majestic birds that could learn up to two hundred words. Rats jump roping with their bald tales sat upon the counter. There was a rabbit that was a hat one second and a rabbit the next. Green and purple toads sat in their scummy cage croaking un-tuneful notes. Owls of many sizes and colors, most of them as large as a backpack. Dogs short and tall, three heads or completely invisible sat wagging their tails in their cramped cages. Ed stared in amazement while Harry, Ron, and Hermione walked up to the front counter. Ron sat his scrawny rat on the counter. The slick, black rats who were jump roping a second ago now had their pink noses pressed against the glass of their cage. Their beady little eye swiveled from their owner to the new comer.
"Hi um… there seems to be something wrong with my pet rat. He has been under the weather ever since we got back from Egypt. Is there any thing you can do?" asked Ron hopefully as the bony witch picked up the old rat and examined it.
"He seems to have been roughed up a bit. What happened?" noted the witch shaking her head.
" I got him like that from my older brother! He's ALWAYS been like that!" pleaded Ron.
"Hmm…I see. Would you like to trade him in for a younger rat? Rats are only supposed to live two to three years and this one looks about done with his years. Also he doesn't seem to have any magical powers..." Just then the jet-black rats started to jump rope again.
"Show offs!" snorted Ron. "I don't want to get a new one! I was just wondering if you could give him any thing!" replied Ron putting a hand on Scabbers, about ready to pick him up and leave.
"Well I do have something that might work." Said the witch casually. "I have some rat tonic that might help." She pulled out a small bottle full of a strange red liquid.
"Great! How mu…" just then a large cat landed on Ron's head and fell on the counter. Scabbers screeched with fear as he fell a good three and half feet to the blue carpet and scurried out the door.
"SCABBERS!" yelled Ron as he followed the old rat, Harry close behind. Ed just stood there starring after them while Hermione picked up the ferocious cat.
"Crookshanks! Bad kitty." cooed Hermione stroking the cat.
"WHAT IS THAT THING!" shouted Ed. It was either a massive cat or a small lion. It had ginger fur that puffed out in all directions. Its eyes were a vibrant green color.
"His name is Crookshanks." Said Hermione simply. "I decided to get a cat instead. I didn't see a problem with that." Hermione said rubbing the fur under Crookshanks' chin. "Hey Ed do you need a pet? I'm sure you could pick one out here and…I'm sure that Harry and Ron will be back soon as well."
"Hmm…a pet." mumbled Ed looking at he many eager pets. Ed had never thought of getting a pet considering how much he and Alphonse traveled…and considering how many times Al would pick up a stray cat…and that one time where Al found Ling…but that's another story. 'Maybe I should get a cat…knowing Al he would be envious but on the summer vacation he would love it. Yeah I'm going to get a cat!' Thought Ed as he bent down to look at one cat in particular. This cat was flame color and had short fur sticking out all around. Its energetic, golden eyes starred at Ed full of hate. This cat was quite small, probably a kitten. The only abnormal thing about her was that her right front leg…was auto-mail.
"How much is this one?" asked Ed as he gave a weak smile in the cat's direction.
"I wouldn't get that one if I were you. I got her from a foreign country called Amestris. I only got her because she had unusual metal leg. I've never seen this type of technology AND I heard that this cat can produce flames from its tale to protect her owner and so far I saw no fire and she bites me constantly!" complained the witch walking over in his direction. 'Flames and Amestris and auto-mail…' thought Ed as the memories came flooding back to him about how helpless he was after the 'accident' and how Roy helped him become a dog of the military thus beginning the quest for the Philosophers stone. Ed starred off into space until the witch set a hand on his shoulder.
"Do you want to try and hold her? It may hurt you…a lot but you can try." Ed nodded while she fished out a large ring filled with keys of all shapes and sizes. Hermione just stood and watched. After pulling off the huge lock Ed stuck his right hand in. They cat hissed like crazy until his hand was right next to her. She stopped immediately and started to stiff his hand. She looked up at Ed with an I-know-what-you-tried look on her small face while Ed returned the look with an I-know-I-know-help-me-out look on his. The kitten surprisingly nodded leaving Hermione and the shop owner baffled as the kitten licked Ed's arm. Ed soon pulled the cat out and started to stroke her fur.
"I'll take her." He replied coolly pulling out a small leather bag full of coins.
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Ed and Hermione walked out of the store both holding their feline friend's.
"What are you going to name her?" asked Hermione as the cat crawled down Ed's arm down to his leg where it was hanging on his red coat. Ed gave a death glare while the cat gave an innocent face.
"Hmm…Probably Shukumei." Replied Ed, trying to shake the kitten off his coat but soon ended up leaving her there. Shukumei means destiny in Japanese
"That's a nice name. Oh! Here comes Harry and Ron!" Ron had a shaking clump of fur stuffed into his pocket. Both the boys looked worn out and were sweating a lot.
"I DIDN'T KNOW SCABBERS COULD RUN SO FAST!" wailed Ron wiping his forehead with the sleeve of his jacket. That's when they noticed the beast Hermione was holding, and the kitten with the auto-mail arm that was hanging off of Ed's coat.
"What are those things?" Exclaimed Ron. Both Ed and Hermione gave a death glare in Ron's direction.
"THEY ARE CATS!" yelled Hermione and Ed in unison.
"Hermione! That thing your holding almost scalped me! And that cat Ed has, has a metal arm!"
"What's your point?" retorted Ed looking sympathetically at his cat who was looking in Ron's direction evilly.
"I think that my cat and Hermione's cat look a lot better than Scabbers. It looks like he has been in the Ishbaul war!" replied Ed but he soon clamped his hand over his mouth. 'Damn it! Damn it! Act natural…WHAT THE HELL DID I DO!' thought Ed now laughing awkwardly.
"I've never heard of Ishbaul." Wondered Harry aloud.
"I-I-It's n-n-nothing really." Stammered Ed. "Anyway here you go Ron. You left your rat tonic in the store." scolded Ed pulling out the weird bottle from his bag. Ron thankfully took the bottle but still looked at Ed weirdly.
"So does everyone have every thing the need for Hogwarts?" asked Harry as everyone but Ed held up bags.
"Um…I still need to get mine…" admitted Ed pulling out the blue parchment Roy had given him. "That's okay! We can still help you!" grinned Ron. "Sure! We can show you all the good stores and such." replied Hermione smiling at Ed.
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They had a lot of fun helping poor Ed gather his things. Ed must have been called short so many times while he was getting his robes fitted that Ed vowed to see to the witch's death. Also The Monster Book of Monsters bit Ed twenty five times before he could get a rope around his evil paper cut giving book. It took him one and half-hours to get his wand that come to find out was thirty percent metal. When they were done getting Ed's supplies they decided to have some fun. They showed Ed what a chocolate frog was. He practically jumped out of his skin when it leapt out of the package and on top of Shukumei's head. When they entered the pub after all the heavy shopping they saw Ron's dad sitting at one of the tables. Knowing instantly that, that was Ed's ticket to stay at the Leaky Cauldron everyone walked over towards the man as he busily searched through his newspaper.
"Hey dad! I was wondering if you could help out a newbie." Said Ron sitting down next to his father. Ed noticed that he was looking at a newspaper. In large, bold print it read 'Black still at large'. Under the print he saw a picture of a man. He had greasy black hair and a worn out face. The only scary thing was, was that the picture moved!
"So I was wondering if you could help out my friend here. If Tom thinks that you're his supervisor he'll let him stay."
"What's his name?" asked Mr. Weasley finally looking up from his paper to show a large grin.
"Edward Elric." Stated Harry.
"He's very nice once you get to know him." Added Hermione. Mr. Weasley looked at Ed who was now sitting in the chair across from him. His golden eyes starred at him pleadingly while his auto-mail cat sat on his shoulder starring at him as well.
"Oh all right." said Mr.Weasley finally caving in. Ed smiled.
"Thanks." replied Ed while Shukumei yawned and crawled down Ed to hang off his coat once again. Just then a fairly large woman walked through the front door followed by an older looking boy, to identical boys that were snickering about something, and a girl that was probably a year younger than him self. The one thing they all had in common was that each of them had blazing red hair like Ron.
"Hello Harry. Nice to see you again." Stated the elder boy now shaking Harry's hand with a smile on his face.
"Nice to see you to Percy." Replied Harry smiling broadly. Just then one of the twins knocked Percy out of the way and grabbed both of Harry's hand firmly.
"Harry! Simply splendid to see you old boy." The other twin pushed his brother out of the way.
"Marvelous!" said the boy now shaking Harry's hands furiously. "Absolutely spiffing!"
"All right that's enough boys." Exclaimed the woman now setting her multiple bags down in an empty chair.
"Mum! How really corking to see you!" replied the other twin now walking past Harry and his brother towards the woman.
"I said enough." Scolded the woman. Ed couldn't help but laugh. 'It would be hilarious if those two met Colonel Mustang… sweet revenge…' thought Ed as the two boys turned their heads to look at Ed.
"Whose your friend Harry?" asked the twin that finally let go of Harry's hands.
"My names Edward Elric, but just call me Ed. The 'Edward' sounds to formal." Replied Ed now standing up. Shukumei jumped onto Ed's head looking suspiciously at the new comers.
"I'm Fred at that's George." Replied Fred walking away from his mother towards Ed. "The really shy one is Ginny…and the other person I don't know." Smirked George as Percy walked over to Ed.
"I'm his brother but sometimes I wish I didn't know him. I'm Percy." Grunted Percy, while giving George a death glare.
"I'm Martha Weasley." Said the woman now ushering Ginny forward.
"Nice to meet you." smiled Ed.
"Oh! Harry have you heard the good news?" boasted Mrs. Weasley pointing at Percy's silver badge. "Second head boy in the family!" "And the LAST head boy in the family…" groaned Fred. "I've noticed they haven't made you two prefects yet."
"Like we'd want to." replied George with a yawn. Ginny giggled at this remark, which made Mrs. Weasley fume with anger.
" You should set a better example for your younger sister!" barked Mrs.Weasley now trying to calm her anger. "At least she has other brothers for her to look up to." sighed Percy now heading towards the stairs.
"I'm going to get ready for dinner" was the only thing he said before disappearing up the stairs.
"We tried locking him up in one of the pyramids but mum saw us." whispered Fred to Ed and Harry who burst out laughing.
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Mr.Weasley cleared things up with Tom the manager and was able to get Ed a room with Harry who smiled, pleased to have his new friend in there with him to keep him company. Also no one stole any of Ed's things like he thought. When Ed came back down stairs he noticed that three long tables were pushed together. Everyone was already seated when Ed reached the table. Ed took his seat in an empty chair between Harry and Hermione who were talking about apparently something about a flying car hitting and an evil tree or something along those lines. After eating their delicious five coarse meal Fred decided to ask a very good question.
"So how are we getting to King's Cross?" asked Fred as they dug into their chocolate pudding.
"The Ministry's sending a couple of cars for us to use." Stated Mr.Weasley. Everyone looked up at him. "Why?" asked Percy curiously.
"Its because of you, Perce." replied George seriously. "And there will be little flags on the hoods saying HB…"
"For Humongous Bighead." Finished Fred. Everyone except Percy and Mrs.Weasley cried out with laughter.
"Why are they sending cars for us father?" asked Percy in a more stern voice this time.
"Well. Since we don't have a car any more and since I work for them…their just doing me a favor." It might have sounded convincing but Harry knew something was up. He noticed that Mr.Weasley's ears turned red…just like Ron when he was under a lot of pressure.
"Good thing to." Said Mrs. Weasley quickly. "Do you realize how much luggage the lot of you have? A sight you'd be on… All of you are packed right?"
"Ron hasn't packed his new things…so he piled them on my bed." Complained Percy.
"Ron you better finish packing because you won't have much time in the morning." Scolded Mrs.Weasley down the table. Ron frowned in Percy's direction.
"So um… Ed why did you get Shukumei? I mean there must have been other normal cats there right?" asked Fred across the table to Ed. Ed set his fork down and looked up at Fred. Fred had to look away.
"Yeah why did you get her? I saw other cats' there." stated Harry looking at Ed questionably. Ed set his fork down and looked up at Harry.
"DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU MEAN BY NORMAL!" sneered Ed with a look of pure furry across his face. Everyone stopped their conversations with one another and looked at Ed questionably.
"Sorry Harry…excuse me." Still shocked by the sudden out burst they watched Ed walk away up the stairs.
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Harry quietly closed the door behind him. Everyone had already went to their rooms after dinner and Harry wasn't to sure if he should go to his after that incident, but he had to sometime so he went in any way. Thankfully Harry found Ed asleep with a second year potions book on his face. Harry walked over towards Ed and pulled the book off laughing a little.
"One of these days, if you keep that up, your going to wake up with print all over your face…" murmured Harry, setting the book down on the wooden nightstand.
"WHERE IS IT!"
Harry jumped as he heard screaming from the room next door. Apparently that was Percy's voice.
"What's going on now!" exclaimed Harry running out the door to see what all the noise was about. The door shut behind him. Ed opened his eyes and sat up on his bed.
"I shouldn't have over reacted…" murmured Ed, starring off in the direction Harry left. "And how the hell does he say the same things as Al." Ed laughed lightly as he stood up and pulled out a piece of parchment and a milky white quill from his packed bag.
Dear Al,
So far this mission has gone quite well. I'm still not too sure if magic is real though but that won't be totally confirmed until later. Apparently I made a good choice with friends considering how many other people knew nothing of the school because a majority of them were first years. The only odd thing was this kid named Harry Potter. He has a strange lightning shape scar on his forehead. I don't know where he got it from but it might be from some kind of battle or accident or at least something along those lines so if he is a troublemaker at school it might be easier to look for the Philosophers stone. He should know some secret passageways at the school so this will make my job A LOT easier. We are supposed to depart tomorrow morning so nothing the greatest is happening here. Today we went to some type of shopping center type place…HOLY SHIT! They have the weirdest things! It went from wands to broom sticks! –Even though the broom sticks would make our travel a lot easier- I also got a friend I thought you might enjoy after I found the stone. So no more picking up stray cats you got it? Also tell me if any thing out of the ordinary happens over there in Central and I'll get out of that idiotic school as fast as possible. Some how I don't trust Colonel Mustang…oh yeah! Sorry about them sending Havoc over there to stay with you! So when I get back I want you to promise me that you won't personally see to my death! Oh! And if you get hurt tell Mustang that I'm going to KILL him! Anyway keep me up to date on things and tell me when Mustang finds a way to have you stay with me for this mission. Any way… BE CAREFULL!
Your big bro, Ed
'Now…HOW AM I GOING TO SEND IT! I didn't see any post offices! What the hell am I going to do…' thought Ed until Harry walked in looking pretty flustered. When Harry noticed that Ed was no longer sleeping but standing up next to the wooden desk that was next to the window Harry realized what he needed.
"Do you want to borrow my owl? Hedwig can send it for you… if you want." Harry walked over towards a large cage that was perched on his nightstand. The owl was a vibrant whit color with specks of brown feather across her chest. The owl cooed happily while Harry undid the last lock. Ed just starred as Harry walked towards him with a smile on his face.
"Whoa…shes beautiful!" exclaimed Ed as the owl chirped her thanks. "
She may have good looks but her attitude is rotten!" joked Harry while Hedwig looked at him disapprovingly. Ed handed Harry his letter with a smile while Harry tied it to Hedwig's left leg. Ed opened the window letting the cool breeze hit his face. It was finally starting to turn cooler…from the miserable month of August to the cool month of September. I guess that fan would make September worse now. Hedwig sprang off of Harry's arm and into the night sky.
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"GET UP!" Ed was lying in bed. He was dreaming of killing Mustang with his auto-mail arm but such great dreams have to end sometime I guess… Ron was standing next to Ed's bed trying to get him up by yelling. 'Good thing he wont try what Al does…I still have bruises from where Al hit me…and man do his punches HURT!' just then George and Fred walked in interrupting Ed's thoughts.
"I know how to get the bloke up!" said Fred cheerfully. Ed heard footsteps getting louder. Each time the sound of Fred's shoes got closer Ed started to wonder if his punches could hurt more than a hollow suit of armor. Just then he felt a tremendous weight on his back.
"AHHHH!" Ed screamed when he felt more weight on his back.
"Um…Fred, George…I think hes up now…" noted Ron, now wondering if Ed was still alive.
"But its fun!" exclaimed George, grinning broadly.
"Yeah! I want to see how long he lasts until he passes out!" snickered Fred.
"We were trying to wake him up not cut off his oxygen supply!" yelled Harry now trying to push the twins off poor Ed. Just then they heard a mumbling sound from under the pillow.
"Hmm?" Fred and George stood up and brushed themselves off. Ed sat up and starred at them.
"IF YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN I GUARANTEE I WILL PERSONALLY SEE TO YOUR DEATH!" Fred and George just starred. Ed got out of bed and walked toward them. "Well? Aren't you guys going to apologize!" snapped Ed. The only reaction he got was a burst of laughter from the twins as they ran out of the room. "Hey!" shouted Ed now in close pursuit of the twin devils. After a few minutes George and Fred stepped in…while holding Ed a good five inches off the ground by the hood of his jacket. Ed looked extremely pissed about this apparently because he was flailing around trying to hit them wherever he could but sadly failed. Harry and Ron couldn't help but laugh at this scene as Fred made Ed promise not to attack them when they set him down. Ed finally agreed to these terms but wasn't to pleased that he didn't land on his feet.
"One of these days you're going to wake up missing an arm or leg…" mumbled Ed under his breath.
"Hey Ed, why did you sleep in your cloths?" asked Ron with a tilted head.
"Um…I forgot to change before I went to sleep." Stated Ed. It was obvious to Ed why he didn't change into his pajamas. After the incident about Shukumei Ed was afraid of what Harry would think if he saw his auto-mail arm and leg. Maybe think he was a freak or mutant or something along those lines.
"Way to go mister intelligent!" snickered Fred.
"HEY! CARE TO SAY THAT AGAIN!" roared Ed now raising his fist to eye level.
"Hey! You promised!" sneered George.
"Fine. Lets just go down stairs." spat Ed, pushing his way past Fred and George. Harry just laughed and followed while the rest of them followed suit.
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When the teens reached the bottom of the stairs they saw Mr.Weasley, reading the Daily Prophet again and Mrs.Weasley telling Hermione and Ginny about a love potion she made when she was a little girl. All three of them seamed to be rather giggly.
"So what'd you want to tell me?" whispered Ron.
"Later" said Harry just as Percy walked in. Ed tilted his head with suspicion. Just then Hedwig came soaring in, apparently agitated that her master wasn't in his bedroom, carrying a blue envelope in her beak. Harry stuck his right arm out just in time as the white owl collided with it. Harry stumbled back a few steps but soon regained his balance and glared at his hooting friend. Ed ran over next to Harry and took the letter out of Hedwig's beak. Harry looked at the name the letter was addressed to.
"Fullmetal?" asked Harry questionably as Ed quickly hid the note in his jacket pocket.
"Just a nick name. That's all…" said Ed quickly…a little too quickly for Harry's taste but then again it was none of his business. Harry also saw the names Colonel Roy Mustang and Alphonse Elric but didn't say a word.
"Hurry up and get your things down stairs!" hollered Mrs.Weasley, now ushering Ginny and Hermione up the wooden staircase to their rooms. "The Ministry should be here any second!"
None of them had a chance to talk to each other in the chaos of hauling their enormous trunks down the narrow staircase and the screeching of angry owls as Hedwig and Hermes were tossed casually on their owner's trunks. There was a small cage next to Hermione's things…the only odd thing was, was that the cage was hissing!
"Its okay Crookshanks," cooed Hermione. "I'll take you out of the horrible cage once we're on the train."
"No you wont!" exclaimed Ron holding the shivering lump in his pocket closer to him.
"Hey Ed, what about Shukumei?" asked Hermione, completely ignoring Ron.
" There's no way I'm putting Shukumei in a cage." objected Ed. Just then Mr.Weasley stuck his head in, ending all bickering.
"Their here! Come along now." Mr.Weasley ushered them outside where they were greeted by two old-fashioned dark green cars. The drivers, in Ed's point of view, looked weird in the emerald velvet suits. 'I wonder what the people at head quarters would think of their uniforms…' chuckled Ed to himself as he hauled his things into the trunk of the second car. After they finished putting their belongings into the trunk, Harry stepped into the second green car. Ron, Ed, Hermione, and to Ron's disgust, Percy followed suit. The drive to King's Cross was very uneventful. 'The library in central is more exciting than this!' thought Ed as they turned another corner. Just then Ed lurched forward hitting his head on the seat in front of him. Apparently they reached their destination. Ron laughed as he watched Ed rub his fore head irately, and give a nasty glare to any one who dared to laugh at his misfortune. After a few minutes of hauling trunks and cursing of misfortunate people as their trunks landed on their feet, they finally made their way towards the…
"Wall?" exclaimed Ed looking at the red brick that was supposed to be platform nine and three-quarters.
"Just watch." laughed Hermione as Shukumei jumped on Ed's coat again, and Ed failed yet again at his attempts of throwing the kitten off. After scowling at Shukumei, Ed looked up to see Harry and Mr.Weasley disappear in the brick. Ed felt his jaw drop.
"HOW!" exclaimed Ed. Just then Hermione grabbed Ed's right arm, and started to run towards the wall. "What the hell are you do…" Ed was no longer looking at the brick wall, but a massive train and tons of witches and wizards hurrying their children on board.
"That wasn't so bad now was it?" asked Hermione as she brushed her self off. 'This is where the fun starts! Lets find that stone!' That was all that went through Ed's mind as he started laughing.
"What's so funny?" asked Ron, as Fred and George appeared next out of the mysterious/ingenious wall.
"Nothing! Its just…just…amazing!" exclaimed Ed.
"Hey Ron…what's up with Percy!" asked Harry walking up to his group. Every one watched Percy march up to a young woman who seamed to smile at his presence. Percy turned as red as Ed's coat when he saw here smile and both of them started to make their way onto the train.
"That's his girlfriend. Her name is Penelope Clearwater." moaned Ron, now making his way towards the train himself.
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Seconds felt like hours as minutes felt like eternities.
"WHATS TAKEING HIM SO LONG!" moaned Ed. Hermione, Ron, and Ed were standing in front of the door to the train. Ed started to get tired of watching the eager first years and the enthusiastic kids from multiple other years march up the steps of the train to be greeted by the conductor with his endless smile. Apparently Mr.Weasley had to talk privately with Harry after Mrs.Weasley handed them all sandwiches…and it was taking Harry a REALLY long time to get back.
"Hurry Arthur! The trains about to leave!" cried Mrs.Weasley as the whistle blew, leaving Ed's ears ringing. Just then Harry came running over towards the train while Mr.Weasley followed suit.
"Sorry about that." smirked Harry as he followed his friends on board. They got on just in time to, as the heavy doors swung shut right where Ed's foot had been only seconds before.
"Jeez! Are they trying to kill us!" murmured Ed, as he stomped off after Harry.
"I have to talk to you guys in privet." Stated Harry. "That means beat it Ginny!" shouted Ron as Ginny fell from her hiding place behind the corner.
"Why thanks a lot." Pouted Ginny as she stomped off in the opposite direction.
"Girls…" murmured Ron as they began their search for an empty compartment. While Harry was sticking his head in the fourth compartment Ed decided to open his letter from Al and Roy.
Dear Edward/Fullmetal,
We will see if magic is real together! Roy and I should be on the train the same time you are! Apparently Mr.Dumbledore…knew of our problem. He told us that the stone was in the school grounds he just didn't tell us where to look. We will tell you more about it later. See ya on the train!
P.S. Fullmetal I found a suitable way to get your brother, Alphonse, on board the train. Just pretend he is not your brother for the time being. Seeing on how you're …short, it would look suspicious. So Alphonse is posing as my brother and your posing as my child…just deal with it!"
Sincerely, Uncle Alphonse and Father
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BWA-HAHAHA-HAHAHA! Weird? YES! Anyway, tnx for the reviews! I will try to update as soon as possible! I already got a few pages done!...actually...those pages are kind of old, along with this story...Oh! And sorry! i didn't know you got the latter when you were ten! just play along like i never messed up! LOL. Tnx! please review!