A/N: I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist or Harry Potter, the first few paragraphs are an extract from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

This is a rewrite of my old fanfiction Across the Divide. Rereading it after about three years, I have discovered I really need to alter the story and develop it further. So, I'm deleting the old one and replacing it with a new one :D

Chapter one: Beyond the veil.

Ministry of Magic, London, 1996.

Only one pair was still battling, apparently unaware of the new arrival, Harry saw Sirius duck Bellatrix's jet of red light; he was laughing at her.

'Come on, you can do better than that!' he yelled, his voice echoing around the cavernous room.

The second jet of light hit him squarely on the chest.

The laughter had not quite died from his face, but his eyes widened in shock.

Harry released Neville, though he was unaware of doing so. He was jumping down the steps again, pulling out his wand, as Dumbledore, too, turned towards the dais.

It seemed to take Sirius an age to fall; his body curved in a graceful arc through the ragged veil hanging from the arch.

Harry saw the look of mingled fear and surprise on his godfather's wasted once-handsome face as he fell through the ancient doorway and disappeared…

"There's nothing you can do Harry," Lupin said slowly as he grabbed Harry, "you can't save..."

Lior, Amestris, 1922.

"Sirius?" came a soft tone, the sound somewhat musical in the air, "what a strange name."

"Huh? Where am I?"

"You're in Lior," the female voice replied, the figure of the female coming into focus as she extended a tanned and slender hand. Blinking with surprise, he took hold of the hand, raising to his feet as he turned his head around a little, drinking in the surroundings around him.

"Wait, you mean I'm not in London anymore?" he asked, his other hand nervously brushing a stray tendril of his tousled hair from his face. His gaze turned to the woman, taking in the features of her face. It amazed him, she looked a lot like Lily, the green eyes were the most striking feature he noticed. She was pretty.

"L..London?" she stammered, her voice carrying tones of confusion as she looked at him, taking in the slightly less gaunt features he had, the messy hair, the brown eyes. She smiled a little as she looked towards him.

"Yeah, the city where I belong… I must get back…" He replied, looking around himself as he tried to regain composure, panic setting in.

"But how can you get back?"

"I dunno, I lost my wand when I fell through the veil."

At his words, the female tilted her head a little, somewhat confused by the way he spoke. It seemed strange, though at the same time familiar to her. She shrugged it off mentally and looked towards the person who obviously needed her help. Noticing her confused look, he gave her a reassuring smile and dusted his robes down.

"I have to ask this, but what is the date here? Everything around here looks really strange than back at home," he said after a few minutes, not prepared for the reply.

"It is June 23rd, 1922," she replied, blinking with surprise at the look of complete and utter shock to take to Sirius' features. She smiled a little as she placed a soft hand to his shoulder, giving him a smile.

"Wow, I travelled really far," he said after a few moments of stunned silence, before smiling back towards her, "guess I'm stuck here eh?"

"If that is indeed the case Sirius, then I would be glad to let you stay with me as long as you need," she offered, releasing her hand from his shoulder as she looked upwards at him with the hues of greens in her eyes.

"That would indeed be a help, I appreciate it," he responded, brushing his hair back behind his ear as he looked towards the female.

"You're welcome."

"I must ask though," he said after a moment, "what is your name?"

"My name, it is Sarai," she replied, smiling as she started to walk, leading him to her home.

"It is such a pretty name, different too," he said, sparking a blush on the young woman's cheeks.

August 26th 1922.

A few weeks had passed since the wizard Sirius Black had arrived in the city of Lior, and him and Sarai were starting to develop a close bond. He admitted, that despite the fact that he was god knows how far away from home, he would make the most of his newfound place in the world and embrace it. He wanted to take things further with the girl he was slowly starting to develop feelings he was not used to feeling. Being stuck in Azkaban for so long, had screwed with his emotions. But, he knew he liked what he was feeling.

He was still unsure of how to go about it, but, he knew that he would try his best to win her over. He spent that day, going out around the city, greeting those he had made friends with, including a man who scarily looked like his werewolf friend Remus Lupin, and gathering the necessary things he needed for the display of well, love you could say that he wanted to give to Sarai. After getting home, he begun to prepare a romantic dinner, a full three course meal that comprised of Sarai's favourite foods.

"Oh my, Sirius, this is…" Sarai said, speechless as he presented the meal to her, "this is… Wonderful!"

"I'm glad you like it," he said with a boyish grin taking to his face, one he hadn't even seen since his Marauders days. She smiled as she sat down, him pushing the seat in as he then sat opposite her.

"I wasn't expecting this, but, thank you," she said, as the two of them began to eat.

After the meal was finished, and the moon had risen above the glittering orbs of starlight that mingled in the air, he offered his hand to her and the two of them walked outside. Smiling as they walked, Sarai leant her head against his shoulder as they stared up at the moonlit sky, the silver beams bathing the world in a surreal grey tone. His hand brushed against her own as he looked towards her, his fingertips moving to brush against her cheek.

"I don't know if it is too soon or not, but I," Sirius began, freezing up as he tried to think of the words.

"You what?" Sarai asked, tilting her head a little.

"I think I'm falling for you…" he said slowly, unsure of her reaction, partially scared as Sarai's face became surprised.

After a few moments, Sarai smiled, leaning up and kissing him, hoping that would be the best reply she could give to him at that time.

And that ladies and germs is Chapter One. I know, it's longer than before, as I said I want to develop the story moreso than do everything with OOC. I believe though vehemently, that Sirius' behavior would change slightly due to the change in location and time, as he adjusts to his newfound life.