Amestris Alchemy Academy

Chapter 1: The First Day

A/N: Hey everyone! This is my first Fullmetal Alchemist fic! I hope you like it! :3 Edited 7-21-13

Disclaimer: Hey! Guess what? I don't own FMA! I know, hard to believe right?

Roy Mustang looked at the clock knowing any minute, he would have to deal with the Elric brothers, specifically Ed. He just sent the new assignment to them that morning, and the peaceful atmosphere would soon be filled with that runt's shouting. He got a headache just thinking about it. Sure enough, the thundering footsteps were a dead give away of what was about to commence.

-Ed POV-

That freaking bastard! He's really done it now! He better have a good reason for this "assignment" or Central HQ was about to be remodeled. He kicked the door open and ran up to the Colonial's desk. "Colonial Bastard! What the HELL are you trying to pull?"

"Ah, Fullmetal. I see you and Alphonse have arrived. That is I see Alphonse has come, but I can only hear a shrimp like you." I wasn't going to take this from that shitty bastard! "WHO ARE YOU CALLING SO SHORT THAT HE CAN'T EVEN RIDE A ROLLAR COASTER BUILT FOR MICROORGANISMS!?" He smirked making me even angrier! "Listen you! I want to know who's idea of a joke this assignment was! Al and I have proven ourselves more than capable! I succeeded in getting his body back, didn't I? And I may only be 16, but I am still considered an adult in the eyes of the military."

"Fullmetal, trust me, I know what you are capable of. I was there on the day you returned Al to his body. It has been 6 months, and everything is returning to normal. And you are still technically underage." "But that doesn't mean you have to send us there!" "Fullmetal! You and Alphonse are required by law to go to school!"

"Brother, I actually don't think it is such a bad idea. I kind of want to go back to school. We never did get to fully experience our childhood." Al was right. It wasn't fair to him that he was stuck in a suit of armor for four years of his life. "Fine, I'll consider it, but only for AL!" Roy smirked. "Actually, I have a deal for you."

~o~

"Brother, isn't this great?!" We finally can experience part of a normal childhood, and you can get your alchemy back!" I couldn't disagree with Al on that. That Bastard actually had something useful to offer. He said that he had found a way to return his alchemy. If we went to school, I could finally have my alchemy back.

"Al, that will make it worth going to high school."

"Ed, remember, I am only 15. I am still going to be in middle school as a 9th grader." Damn, I forgot! The one thing that couldn't be changed, our ages."Don't worry! You'll make lots of new friends! Anyone would be lucky to be friends with you!"

"Thanks Al. Same to you, people like you way more anyway. The only other thing I am pissed about is the fact that we have to wear uniforms."

-Al POV-

I am so excited to be able to go to school. Ed never did like going, but I think he needs to learn to be more social. I finally feel like a normal kid, getting to go back to school is something I always secretly hoped for! "Brother! You're going to get your alchemy back today!"

"Yeah, hopefully it works." I know losing his alchemy has been really hard on Ed, so I am glad he will finally have it back.

"The only thing is we have to register for school afterwards and get fitted for uniforms! I did not want to plan my Sunday doing this shit! An then we have to start school tomorrow! Damn! Don't I ever get a break?" I felt kind of guilty.

"Brother... are you mad at me?" Ed looked stunned.

"Of course not Al! I want to do anything to make up for those four long years!"

"Well then can you please just give it a try? For me?" Ed closed his eyes. "Fine, but only because you want to so much." We walked into the hospital and met with Col. Mustang.

-Ed POV-

I sat on a hospital bed, waiting for this to be over with already. Damn! I really hate hospitals! Almost as much as milk! "Alright Fullmetal, here is what you need to do to gain your alchemy back."He set down a bottle of white liquid. "Drink up."

I narrowed my eyes. "What is the meaning of this Bastard? I AIN'T DRINKING ANY MILK! THAT HELL LIQUID IS MILKED FROM COWS BY SATAN HIMSELF! I WILL NOT DRINK IT!"

"Listen Fullmetal, you have to drink it. It's either that or you will get even shorter." I paled at the thought. There is no way I can give up my height. NO WAY!

"FINE! Stupid milk and stupid Truth. Next time I see- Wait, how do you even know this?" Roy smirked.

"Truth told me." That was the last answer I expected. "He thought it would be amusing." That sounds more like the little white prick. He better hope he never sees me again. So help me I will do unspeakable things that make Father's punishment seem like a day at the beach.

-Al POV-

Whatever they did to Ed, he looked like he truly went to hell and back. "What did you have to do, brother?"

"I don't want to talk about it." What could be so horrible that he couldn't stand to recall it?

"Did you at least gain your alchemy back?"

"Yeah, I got it. I had to earn every last bit of it too." A chill ran down my spine.

"Um, we have to head to the school now."

"This day just keeps getting worse."

Ed obviously doesn't want to talk. I instead focus my attention on the large building that is our new school. The school itself is two stories high and is red brick. There are two windows for every classroom, and the windows have cream colored shutters. The roof is black shingles and makes a triangle shape, as opposed to the usual flat building tops we see in central. Vines of ivy climb the exterior of the building and small bushes surroung the perimeter. A small pathway leading to the front doors from the iron gate has a flagpole in the middle in front of the door. It looks a lot more like a big house than a school, and I love it! It's almost like we are in a seperate world from Central.

I saw Col. Mustang and we met him in front of the entrance. "I registered you to attend. All you have to do now is pick up your uniforms and take the placement test." Ed groaned.

"Do we have to take the placement test? We are going to get perfect scores anyway." Mustang looked like he was one comment away from turning Ed into a pile of ashes.

"Fullmetal, I know this will be very easy, but it is required. Just cooperate this once and try not to make too much trouble."

"Don't worry Colonel! I'll keep Ed in line." Ed muttered something that would be best not to repeat. "Brother... did you have to go that far? Let's just get it over with." The two boys walked into the school office, recieved their tests, and went into an empty classroom and started writing.

-Ed POV-

That lady at the desk was shocked when we turned our tests in 15 minutes later. "You do realize you still have another hour and a half to work, right?"

"Yes, I am well aware of the rules." I was very annoyed with her insult to my intelligence. I just wish I had a camera because when the tests both came out with perfect scores, the look on her face was priceless.

"Y-you can go next door to pick up your uniforms." I smirked.

"Thanks lady." Al and I made our way to the next room.

"Brother! You shouldn't speak to the adults here like that!" I haven't treated authority members with respect before, and I'm not about to start now.

"Alphonse, that lady underestimated me. I had to show her what level I am at currently. No one messes with the Fullmetal Alchemist."

"Brother! Be quiet! We aren't supposed to tell others about our military connections." I sighed. It sure is annoying having to act like a regular 16 year old. Another lady handed us our uniforms and we started home.

~o~

That night we tried our uniforms on. "Hell no! I am not wearing this!"

"Brother, you look fine." My uniform consisted of black pants, a long sleeve white button-down shirt, a red tie, and a gold blazer.

"I look like a pansy! This thing screams 'beat me up now!'"

"All the high schoolers wear that uniform." I muttered my personal opinion of where I would put this uniform.

"Ed! I really don't want to hear it!" Al's uniform was not as bad as mine. He wore khaki pants and an identical shirt and tie. He wore a black jacket similar to the one I usually wear.

"You aren't upset because you actually look normal in your uniform! I'm going to get mugged if I walk out dressed like this in public!" However, if anyone tried, I could tear them apart in "self-defense."

"Ed it's not that bad. Just go to bed, we have to get up early." I am soooo not looking forward to tomorrow.

~o~

-Normal POV-

Two girls walked down the street chatting about the news their teachers told them. "I heard we are both getting two new students," the older said to her younger friend.

"I hope he is nice," the younger said blushing.

"This is good practice for you! You are so shy, and I am sure he is nice!" The two stopped when they saw two boys walking ahead of them.

"Oh. My. Gosh! Look at those guys! They must be the new students! There is a high schooler and a middle schooler. Hello there!" The two boys turned around. The shorter one smiled.

"Hello! Are you in my class?" he cheerfully asked the shy girl.

"Y-yes," she said, burying her face in her hands. Al was confused.

"You are in my class," the older girl told Ed. "If you need anything feel free to ask." "Umm, okay," Ed said also confused. The two girls giggled and scurried into the school building. "Oh my gosh! The new guys are HOT!" Ed and Al just looked at each other.

"Those two girls were weird."

"You said it, Al."

-Al POV-

"Ed, I have to go to the middle school wing. Good luck in your classes, and try not to get anyone sent to the hospital."

"No promises."

"Brother..." I glared at him.

"Fine! I won't hurt anyone!" Al smiled.

"Good that's what I want to hear." I watched Ed head up the stairs to the second floor where all the high school classes are located. It looks like I am in homeroom C-3. I walk down the hall until I find the right room. I walk in and take my seat. There are other kids all talking with their friends or rushing to do the homework due the next period. The boys all have the same uniform as me, and the girls wear gold skirts instead of khaki pants. Their ties are red ribbons instead of a tie. I recognize one girl from this morning talking to her friends. When she sees me, she waves and her friends look and wave too.

Everyone scrambled to their seats as the teacher walked into the room. "Good morning," he said, "it looks like we have a new student joining our class. Why don't you come up and introduce yourself." I stood up and walked to the front of the room. Their stares made me nervous. I was used to people staring at me because of the armor, but now I have my body back and felt uncomfortable.

"My name is Alphonse Elric. I have an older brother in 10th grade, Edward. My hometown is Resembool, but over the past four years, I traveled all over Amestris with Edward. I like learning about alchemy, eating all sorts of food, and traveling with my brother. I love kitties, but haven't ever been able to keep one. I hope to learn a lot here and make lots of friends." He sat down and everyone smiled at him. That wasn't so bad.

-Ed POV-

I am pissed off with this school already. They separated Al and me! I walked down the hallway filled with other students, and I am even more pissed when I see that most of the guys are taller than me. At least nobody has made fun of my height. I look around at the others. The girls will look over at me and then quickly turn away and giggle with their friends. Do all girls do that or are they just crazy? Their uniform is similar to mine, except with a black skirt and a red ribbon instead of black pants and red ties. Their skirts are really short! It reminds me of a certain Flame Bastard who would be in heaven. He would probably model the female uniform for the government after these. Hawkeye would most likely shoot him before it could happen, though. The thought almost makes me laugh out loud. The other guys glare at me and I give them a look that says "don't mess with me." That seems to put them in their place. I refuse to be treated the way Mustang treats me. I am a major in the military, and I am not about to let some idiot kids push me around.

I walk into room A-1 and take a seat. School seems pointless already, and I've only been here seven minutes! The teacher comes in and everyone takes their seats. "Class, we have a new student. Come up here and tell us about yourself." Damn! Why do all adults insist on making new students look like idiots by forcing them to tell their whole life story to classmates that are half-asleep. I groan and walk to the front of the room.

"My name is Edward Elric. I am 16 years old." I stared at the teacher.

"Well, does anyone have any questions for Mr. Elric?" A few girls raised their hands.

"Where did you live before?" one girl asked.

"Resembool."

"Oh! With your family?" Ed's face darkened.

"My parents are dead. I watched my mom die when I was five. My little brother is the only family I have left."The girl gave me a sad look. Damn, I hate it when people pity me! This isn't getting any better. Mustang is going to pay for this.

"Do you know anything about alchemy?" another girl asked. I think I saw her this morning, she was the creepy one with her weird friend.

"I studied alchemy for 12 years, so I am pretty good." That got everyone's attention.

"Do you have any interests?" I thought for a moment about what I could say that would be some "normal" interests.

"I like alchemy, reading, and learning about the world. I often go to the library and research different topics." I heard some boys in the back corner of the room snicker at this. "I also practice sparring with my brother and am experienced in martial arts and hand to hand combat." I looked at the teacher again.

"Um... okay, class get ready for your next period." I picked up my books, grateful to get out of there, and started to leave.

"Hey, pretty boy!" The idiots from earlier were picking a fight. I glare at them. They are making a BIG mistake.

"What?" You seem to be pretty confident for a shrimp." I felt my anger rising. They definitely have hell to pay.

"Who are you calling SO TINY THAT A FLEA WOULD NEED A MICROSCOPE FUST TO FIND HIM?!" They laughed at that. "After school I will teach you a lesson in pain! Then we'll see who the weak one really is!" The leader grinned.

"I accept your challenge. With that scrawny body, I hope I don't crush you too badly!" I started to calm down, and realized I did exactly what Al asked me not to do. Damn! What have I gotten myself into?

A/N: This is the longest chapter I have ever written! It's almost 3,000 words! It was really hard to write, but I hope I did a good job! I love stories about Ed and Al in school! Also, I made up the part about milk restoring Ed's alchemy, and I know it was really stupid! I just wanted the least expected way for him to achieve it! Plus it was the classic showdown of Edward vs Milk! Poor Al! Ed has left what happened to his imagination, he probably thinks Ed had to to watch a kitten being tortured or something. Anyway, I love the part about Ed thinking of Mustang when he sees the girls' uniform. MINI-SKIRTS ^-^
Hope you enjoy! Please Read and Review!

Manga-neko signing out! :3