Hey all, KyuRyu here with a short little one-shot that I wrote.....like Dec. 2008 and never published. I don't really remember what inspired this, but I was cleaning out my files and thought it was cute enough to publish!
"…and so, that's how the name of the State Alchemist of Justice spread to every corner of the continent!" Edward finished his story that he had been telling to Alphonse Heidrich, his eyes shining with the happiness he had felt at the time of the actual event.
Taking a break from his side-splitting laughter-turned coughing fit, Alphonse responded "My goodness! Edward-san, your stories are great! You could become a novelist with the stories you tell."
Edward huffed "You're saying I made it up? But it IS real, this is my world, and I will get back there one day! I will see my brother again" 'if he actually is…..there….' Edward was still unsure if his brother had actually made it, after all, the elder Elric was still alive even if it WAS on the other side of the gate.
"Come on, a world where alchemy developed, and is more useful that steam engines? Saying something like that is like saying Santa clause and the Easter bunny are having a party back at our place with cupid, it just not real."
Edward gave Alphonse a long calculating glance out of the corner of his eye before responding. "It just as real as the rockets your building- you're aiming for the moon, but you have to realize that even if you miss, you'll land among the stars…"