Chapter 1

Hello, my name is Anni Smith. I suppose I should tell you a little about myself. I have candy pink hair and my skin is white like porcelain. My mother died while giving birth to my sister, Aeris. As a result, Aeris and I share a very close bond with each other. We live alone in East city, as our father abandoned us a while ago, but we managed to stay strong through sheer will.

Anyways, now that you now about me, let's get on with my story...!

I put on a black tank top, a red skirt and leather knee-high boots, and set out to go shopping.

I strolled along the crowded streets of East City, admiring the stalls and displays. I went into the market and bought dinner, which was roast duck with scalloped potatoes and caesar salad. I also picked out tons of fruit, vegetables and bread.

My basket was filled up so much that it was hard to see. I drifted off into a daze, and in what seemed like a split second, my groceries were spilled all over the floor, and I was looking straight into the face of...

The Fullmetal Alchemist!