I've gotten a few notes about this story, and people asking me when I will rewrite it. I gotchu hatchlings. I'm cool. B)
I say this like I have a fanbase…. I don't, but my ego is big and I like to pretend I do, to feel important. ANYWAYS;
Enjoy!
Oh, PS; this is based on FMA: Brotherhood, just so no one is confused; so if you haven't watched that version of FMA, I suggest you do, because if follows the manga more closely.
Lilo Pelekai is not someone who gets scared easily, not after all she has done. Of course, helping to save the world on multiple occasions beats the fear out of you. No, she does not get scared; however, nervous was a different story.
Today was the day for State Alchemist trials in Amestris, yet Lilo could not help but feel nervous being surrounded by a bunch of older men, who were clearly more qualified than her. A few of the men even started to have their own 'transmutation battles' as they waited for the real trial to start. One of them, a stout man by the name of Frederick, even asked Lilo if she wanted to join. However, Frederick was quickly shut down by the other men saying that there was no way she could keep up with them, commenting that she was a child in the progress. The said that she couldn't keep up.
Cocky bastards.
Lilo bit back her remark.
Instead, she sat in her seat playing with her black hair that she had tied up for this occasion. She stared down at her sandles, not minding the other men's shouts when someone transmuted something better than the other, not getting a single speck of dust on their suits as they moved around widely… If she was honest, she felt under dressed for the occasion.
Many of the other men wore suits and ties, or at least a nice freshly pressed button up shirt. While here was Lilo in her casual wear; a red tank top with similar patterns of her favorite muumuu, black pants and bright blue sandals. Compared to everyone else in the room, Lilo was sure she stood out much more; and the fact that she is probably the youngest person in the room plus the only girl as well did not help at all.
The large door, where behind trials were taking place, opened and drew the attention of the people around the room. Instantly, everyone tried to make themselves look neater and more presentable. Lilo was fairly certain that if anyone tried to tie their ties tighter they would pass out from the lack of oxygen.
Two men walked out from the door, one who had just taken the trial and was now leaving; the other being a standard military soldier. The military man had slicked back hair that spiked at the end, green eyes, glasses, and a scruffy beard.
"Lilo Pelekai," The man stated, making Lilo stand, and the other men to back down. The man smiled cheerfully as if to calm some of Lilo's nerves, which had actually worked, albeit slightly.
They went through the large door and down the hall, Lilo following closely behind the soldier as he began to make small talk, introducing himself as Maes Hughes. Lilo half listened to Maes as he continued to talk, more so paying attention to the walls which were decorated with various flags and one whole wall full of photos. At the wall of photos, Lilo slowed to a stop, which did not go unnoticed by Maes, he also stopped, and looked at the wall.
The wall was covered from roof to floor in photos of people, each of them smiling, some holding up a silver pocket watch. Two photos interested her the most, for the featured more than just one person. The first one of a young boy wearing black with a red trench coat next to a suit of armor; the second being an older man with glasses next to what looked like a giant dog.
At least, Lilo hopes it was a dog, it looked too big and… human-like.
"Oh those are the people who passed the exam!" Maes says cheerily, not noticing Lilos scrunched up face at one of the photos. "I know a few them, although not on a personal level because usually they are assigned to different factions."
"So...If I pass, will I get one of those pocket watches?" Lilo asked, referring to the pocket watches a few held up for everyone else to see. Maes nodded happily.
"Yep, it's military standard. Apparently they're made of some special kind of metal so it can't be falsely transmuted."
Lilo nodded slowly, and turned back to Maes. Him seeing the girls attention no longer on the wall of certified military personnel, he began walking down the long hall. Lilo frowned, looking back at the photo of the man with the dog, before quickening her pace following not far behind. It didn't take long for the pair to reach a set of doors much like the first; big, wide, and imposing.
Pushing it open, the duo walked into the room, seeing the Fuhrer. He was a kind looking man with slicked back hair, a mustache and eye patch. He sat behind a booth, drinking something pleasantly. The smell of the room indicated it was Jasmine tea. Pleakley was an avid tea drinker, said it calmed him down, although Lilo doubted it.
...Pleakley is an eternal flame.
There is no calm.
Fuhrer Bradley placed his cup down, and smiled gently at Lilo, in which she returned; "Show me what you can do." He said in a calm voice, to which Lilo nodded, full of determination.
Lilo closed her eyes, and clapped her hands once, tapped her left foot in front of her, and jerked her hips to the right. In front of her, the ground transmuted into a small koala like creature, albeit with larger ears and antennas.
Clapping her hands again, Lilo flipped so her hands supported her as she began to walk upside down, each time her hand connecting to the floor, miniature buildings began to form. Flipping backwards again, Lilo did a cartwheel, finishing the small dance, and her transmutation.
All around her were miniature buildings of Amestris, the detail following as close as possible, and in the middle of it all, was the Koala, holding the central building high. Lilo smiled, proud of her work, as the Fuhrer and Maes both looked equally impressed. "Quite impressive" Bradley smiled, obviously pleased. Folding his hands and leaning further on the table, Bradley asked "Why do you want to become a state alchemist?"
Lilo let out a deep breath, ready for the question.
" 'State Alchemists be thou for the people', that's the motto. I've always helped people when I was younger, like helping the homeless find shelter and jobs; but being a state alchemist can allow me to help more." Short and simple, but still loud and clear. Although she did not tell the full truth, she wasn't lying either; experiments were technically homeless, and she did give them homes. Despite her nearly being murdered by some of them, and nearly turning the island of Hawaii into a battle zone.
Except Nosy, he didn't try to kill anyone... he mostly just gossiped, but still, he ruined a lot of reputations and social lives.
"I will inform you within the next week if you have passed the exam, keep on your toes." Bradley teased, referencing her hand walk. Being ushered out the door by Maes, Lilo called out a small 'goodbye!' before the door closed. Leaving Bradley alone with his thoughts.
Bradley hummed lowly, letting his smile drop, as he thought back on how Lilo began her transmutation; clapping her hands. From what he could see, she did not have a transmutation circle on her palms, nor on her feet. Perhaps she had seen the gate…? If that was the case, he would have to inform father, she might make a good sacrifice.
The door for the exam room slowly opened once again, and Bradley turned to face it. Again walked in Maes with another test taker; an older man. Bradley hummed again, smiling.
"Show me what you can do."
Lilo walked back home, feeling giddy, she just transmuted in front of someone! And not just someone; but the Fuhrer! The leader of an entire country! Sure, she transmuted frequently in front of Stitch, but he was different; he didn't have the rule of an entire country under his command...Well he could, if he wanted. Lilo has seen him being shot before, but still being able to move as though everything was fine. He could probably survive transmutation as well, meaning this country was a ripe crop for Stitch to take over.
But of course Stitch would never do that, he's too nice and fluffy.
Soon arriving at her apartment street, Lilo drifted away from her thoughts to pay attention to her surroundings; after all, her "home" was not in the safest part of the city. There were always some thieves or whatever else waiting in the shadows to hurt any defenseless people that passed; and being a female made this fact worse. Of course, the military had no time to fix these problems, but it was still pretty bad.
Walking past the familiar dark alley next to her home; she heard a bottle being shattered, and Lilo- not wanting to take any chances- sped up her pace. Going inside, she all but slammed the door shut, and leaned on it; heaving a sigh. Lilo swears next paycheck, she is getting a secure lock for the door.
"I'M HOOOME!" Lilo calls, dragging out the word 'home'. Nobody answered her. Furrowing her brows, she grabbed an umbrella from the stand next to the door. "Stitch?" She calls, again nobody answered. Walking to the living room, Lilo glanced at all of her surroundings, umbrella high and ready to strike. A scutter occurred behind her, and she turned around so fast, her hair whipped her in the face. Walking closer to where she believed was the source of the noise- in front of the couch- and slowly peaked her head over, getting ready for a fight.
But instead, there was Stitch, his lower half sticking out from under the couch. Letting out a sigh, Lilo dropped her umbrella on the sofa, and walked around the chair. "Stitch?" She asked, crouching down.
"...Ih?"
"What are you doing?"
"..."
Stitch didn't respond. Gaining a quick theory as to why, Lilo grabbed Stitch's hind legs, and began to pull him out from under the couch, much to the aliens protest and struggle. The tug of war continued for a few seconds, until one strong final tug sent Stitch free, and sent Lilo back a few inches, Stitch still in her arms. From under the couch rolled out a cup, and the Hawaiian girl looked at Stitch suspiciously, seeing his fur darkened around his mouth. One whiff, and Lilo knew exactly what it was.
"...You know you're not allowed to have coffee"
Stitch said nothing again, but instead licked Lilo's arm, making her lift in disgust at the yellowish spit. Stitch took this chance and scrambled away, running to their shared bedroom, and slamming the door. Lilo, quickly realizing what he did, chased after him; banging on the door when she could not turn the knob.
"HOW DARE YOU USE MY OWN TRICK ON ME!"
Behind the door, Lilo could only hear Stitch laugh.
And we good. Wish me luck kiddies. This chapter has been proof read by my friend Hailey, and I'm just going to say, in case she finds this story later;
fuk ur italics son.
i do what i want