Hey everybody, it's Arttsan! I'm pretty excited to start off with one of my favorite stories I've written so far! So, as a short story synopsis, this will be a Fullmetal Alchemist fanfic. Also, as a forewarning, there will be an OC main character, EdwardxWhinry, RoyxRiza, ect. Lastly, this is my first story, so please bear with me :)
~Third Person~
A girl stands, cornered in an alley by three trashy looking boys. Her bright golden eyes widen as a knife was brought out by one of the ruffians. Clutching her briefcase to her chest, she studied the faces of her persecutors and planned her escape.
"Hey, hey, we're only looking for a little fun!" The boy with the knife says, edging closer to the girl.
"G-get away from me, you thugs!" she manages to say calmly while slowly backing up further into the alley.
"Ey boss, we oughtta hurry up, the military's comin' from down the street." the delinquent on watch says somewhat frantically. Growing impatient, the ring leader puts one hand on the wall by her face and the other holding the knife to her throat.
"How 'bout you come back with us then, girlie?" his awful breath left a look of disgust on her face. She exhales, calming herself, and then begins to execute her plan when a boy about her age speaks up at the end of the alleyway, all the other lackeys lay on the ground defeated.
"Leave her alone." The boy, a tall blonde in plain clothes, utters the cheesiest line ever to exist, at least in her opinion. She already seemed disgusted by this kid, but decided to keep up the airhead-damsel-in-distress-act.
'He definitely did a number on the other guys, but I doubt he could take on this last one without a weapon...' She thought to herself.
"How 'bout you butt out, you prick." the creep chided. The boy then proceeded to put his hand in his pocket and the other on the ground, as the girl's eyes widen once more in recognition.
'That stance... it definitely has to be him...' she stares in awe.
"This is your chance, let her go.
"Hey, boss, ain't he the 'lil State Alchemist?" one of the bandits says from the ground. The boss looks nervously at his subordinates, while the girl tilts her head in interest. The Leader swallows his fears and turns to face the boy when a blinding red light flashes, creating rock solid cones in it's wake. As the creeps finally fall unconscious, as each received yet another blow to the face from the transmuted stone, the light subsides and the boy adjusts his shirt. When she knows the scene is safe, she hops over to the boy excitedly.
"Are you alright?" he holds her hand to guide her over the last thug, where she accidentally trips and falls into his arms. Blushing, the boy helps her up.
"OhmygoshareyoutherealEdwardElricyoungeststatealchemistIcamehereassoonasIknewofyourwhereaboutsI'vebeenlookingalloverAmestrisforyouwellIwasn'tstalkingyouI'mintrestedinyouralchemyseeI'mastatealchemisttoolook!" She pulls out a silver pocket watch with the Military's emblem on it.
"What's that?" He looks puzzled.
"What do you mean? All State Alchemists have these." She furrows her brow. He looks around nervously. 'Crap!' He thinks to himself.
"Ohhh, I get it, since your so famous here in Xenotime for your research and all, you don't carry it around." She nods. Letting out a sigh, he walks with her up the street.
After a short silence, she looks over at him and says, "Well, my name is Artemis Strickland, the Mineral Alchemist. But, you may call me Artie." Looks of enthusiasm cross their faces.
"My n- S-so you're interested in my Alchemy?" He asks. A huge grin crosses her face as he breaks into a cold sweat.
"I am! I'm looking towards mastering all of the elemental sciences." She exclaims, pulling out a leather bound notebook that has seen better days.
"All of the elements? Were you bored when you made this your goal?" He asks, flipping through the notebook. He was a bit taken aback when he read the first page, "Journal #42".
"No, I'm just finishing my parent's research, as they met their untimely fate to the hands of a terrorist. It's the least I can do- to preserve their honor." She replies, plastering a well-practiced smile on her face. He looks at her sympathetically, knowing what it feels like to live without parents.
"I see. I'm actually continuing my father's research as well." He let slip out, breaking his rule of only trusting and confiding in his little brother.
"You may come and see it if you'd like." he added. 'Crap...' He thought to himself. He couldn't understand why, but he wanted to show her everything. Maybe it was because of her strange empathetic aura, or maybe her open personality. Being as famous as he is, he could have any woman in town if he'd wanted. Why is she the only one who piques his interest?
"I'd love to! Unless, of course, I'd be a bother..." She looks down nervously, realizing she'd most likely be alone with two boys her age in some place unfamiliar. It wasn't like her to be so vulnerable, but she'd expose him soon enough.
"Haha, of course not. We'd sure enjoy some company for once."
~We are One of the Same~
So, how's the beginning sound? To be honest, this is all I have written so far... But I am still super hyped for this story! Can you tell who this mystery boy is yet? I won't spoil it if you haven't seen Fullmetal Alchemist. Also, I want to know what everyone thinks of Artie so far.