Taking Chances
Chap. 1: Remembering
-POV: Destiny-
Some things have turned a blur but I guess I could say I remember it like it was yesterday. I went through some tough times in my teen years. I had to let go of so many things, yet I've received just as much.
I lived a pretty normal like most of my childhood, was always bright and caring according to those who knew me. I was interested in alchemy not only because my father practiced it, but also because my brother did as well. He was one of the few people I actually looked up to. He inspired me to do what I do best and after his death my whole world went downhill. I promised him, and myself, I would do everything I could to keep our family on going.
My father worked as a scientist in the Second Laboratory in Central City, he got ill and ended up retiring early because the trips he took from my home town, New Optain, and said city were too much for him. My mother then started working two jobs. She originally only worked as a seamstress since my dad did most of the work and pretty much took care of us. I had picked up some trick on how to sew, which ended up being very helpful, since I helped my mom with her work and I had to fix my own cloth when they started tearing or just ran to small. I was determined to join the military by doing what I do best, alchemy.
Mom was always against it and I felt like I had disappointed her since I dropped out of school being barely 15. My older brother died at this age, I was 10. That day I told myself I would do whatever it takes to be the best alchemist, to one day join the state and find a way to delay my dad's death or maybe even cure him for good. The money I'd earn would also come in handy to support my family. I had studied for all those years, preparing myself for that day, who knew it would be that soon.
As soon as my dad's illness worsened, I had made the arrangements to go to Central City. Many said I couldn't do it, and they did have reasons. You see, for a 15 year old, I was short, very short, not only that, I was a girl of course, not many women were seen in the military, let alone female State Alchemist. But what the hell... In 1911, Edward Elric became the youngest State Alchemist in history, at only 12. I'm not gonna lie, I've always looked up to him for all that he's done and all he's been through. He really did motivate me to join the military; it felt like this was the only way.
So now I head on this journey, making mistakes(screwing up more like it), learning from them. Risking everything for those who are oh so important to me. I was never sure where this would take me. I never really had an idea of where I was going with life. This was my one and only chance to do something with myself, to be productive in some way. It wasn't what I expected but I took it anyways… that's all I really knew.