"I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist, but I am a big fan of the show. This is just something I want to try out".

Full Metal Alchemist:

MAXIMUM ARSENAL

Prologue:

Central City, Mustang's Office

East Headquarters, Europe 1914

It's been a day since the Scar incident involving Dr. Marcoh, who had been handed to the military's custody shortly after. Colonel Roy Mustang had been fill a long report on the event for the past few hours. He stopped for a minute to take a quick look at the daily newspaper, in it was a fairly detailed article about the Scar murders of fellow alchemist before the Dr. Marcoh incident.

Roy signed heavily regarding the news, looking at the paper in a mix of depression and annoyance. "Well this definitely darkens the Sunday morning mood, bet if I turn a few more pages I'll get a case of the newest serial Killings". He said trying to find a little dry humor in it. His chain of thought was broken with the sound of his front door opening.

The door opened with the appearance of Lt. Colonel Maes Hughes, clumsily holding large sacks of paper with both hands. "Hey Colonel, brooding and grooming as usual. Or do you actually have "something else" creeping deep in your mind". He said stacking the pieces of paper on Roy's desk as Hughes took a seat on a near-by chair.

" Nothing too pressuring, just finishing up my report Hughes. The State has been put on high alert ever since the Dr. Marcoh incident due to Scar". Roy said calmly while assembling the stacks of paper.

Feeling Roy's tenseness with the situation, Maes tried flashing a friendly smile to brighten the mood. "Ya, I heard the Elric Brothers left Central shortly after the incident. Must have been tough for them too, seeing them like that". He said remembering how broken the Elric Brothers were after the event, understanding how the brothers would want some time away, especially in their condition.

"They went back to Risembool along with the Strong Arm Alchemist for protection. But what's really interesting today, especially for you Hughes. Is the long-awaited return … of Arsenal, The Armament Alchemist". Roy said rubbing his chin in interest while amused by Hughes dumbfound face.

"Armament! … The Armament Alchemist, I thought he disappeared during the Ishbal War". Hughes said in both shock and intrigue, know the Armament Alchemist's renowned repution.

Arsenal, an alchemist of unique strength and caliber. With the assistance of his late master, Sir Phantasm, The Shade Alchemist. Arsenal joined the military at fifteen during the start of the Ishbal War, though it was for a short time due to his five year disappearance in the middle of the war. But during that time he regarded as one of the highest skilled recruits within all of Amestris.

"He did Hughes, until two years ago from a report in Ishbal. He was seen in one of the concentration camps healing sick and injured Ishbalans, we tried catching him but he vanished some time later. And just yesterday he was found on a train route and brought up here, apparently he was on his way straight to the Fuhrer's estate … pretty ballsy huh"? He said returning to his usual cool and relaxed statue.

Putting back up his glasses that almost fell from the shock, Hughes got back his bearings. "Wooo, that's something else. And if I don't even know it must be pretty top-secret or I'm just not doing my job, so where is he now"? He asked.

"Right now he's now he's on a special assignment from King Bradley along with a several troops, including Major General Hakuro. There's a Rebel Fortress far to the south, it's been causing some mayham on major trade routes and raiding trains with supplies for Central. After that's done he's to report back to King Bradley for another assignment, which is to escort a scientist by train from Cryus town, Dr. Argus … along with you Hughes". Roy said.

"He's on the job that quick, I'm shocked he hasn't been court martialed for desertion". Hughes said almost laughing at the thought.

"Arsenal was … well still is, I take it doing a few of Bradley's personal tasks will clear that mess up quickly. Well I've talked enough Hughes, I got to meet back with Riza to instruct new recruits, see ya". Roy said as he packed his reports inside a small folder and started exiting his office. Until Hughes brought a hand to Roy's shoulder to stop him, making Roy give a questionable look.

"Before you go … ! Doesn't my Elicia look like the sweetest angel in the world"! Hughes said waving a picture of his daughter like a madman.