Reminiscence of the Far Past

Disclaimer: I didn't normally write this, but I'll write this anyway: Fullmetal Alchemist ain't mine. Though, I hope it's mine. But it's NOT:-)

Prologue: Remembrance

"I'll kick some ass, and then I'll surely find the stone!" That's what the young 16 year old alchemist Edward Elric usually had in his mind while he stared the landscape through the glass window of a train. But no, not today…..

"Armony…why did ithappened to you…?"

It had been a long, tiring, and tragic week for the two Elric brothers. For the last 5 days, they've been through a rough time kicking black creatures known as golems and stopping a madman from taking thousands of lives for the Crimson Stone (Crimson Elixir), just to revive his love. But that was nothing compare to what happened the other day…..

"Is…is this what you want…? A-are you guys happy now…?"

"Nii-san…" His younger brother, 14 year old Alphonse Elric called out to him. But no replies comes out of his mouth, still on his knees weeping by the remnants of the Alchemy works in New Hiessgart Castle

"ARMONY…!" A day earlier, Ed lost his first and only student- Armony Eiselstein.

(Flashback)

It was that very day he met her. That very day she fell on Ed's face while harvesting Ether flower by the gorge. In rage, Edward immediately stormed after the girl with anger; though, she managed to run AFTER sticking her tongue at him and: "Bye-bye….shrimp!"

It was then when the Elric brothers were caught up in a wild goose chase just to fulfill Ed's desires: for 'sorry' from the girl. Getting caught-up with bandits, crooks, outlaw alchemist, three outlaw goons (of course, they were alchemist as well), a corrupt military General, a mysterious woman who wanted the Philosopher's Catalyst and even Chimeras created by the girls' father; Professor Eiselstein. Of course, the girl didn't know all of this. Though the brothers eventually were able to caught the girl and make her spit those words, it was then when everything went wrong. The girl, Armony Eiselstein noticed the Elric brothers were alchemists and begged them to teach her alchemy, knowing the fact that her father forbade her from learning AND using alchemy. Well, Ed had no choice since he'd promised to teach her alchemy if she said sorry to him. Also, with the train gone kaput for awhile, they'd need a place to stay till' the train is back in service.

Those days could become Ed's memorable days where both of them, Ed and Armony would stay up so late just to study Alchemy. Whenever possible, Ed would take his younger brother and his pupil down to the lakeside for a picnic and a brief rest. It was then when their relation as teacher and pupil blossomed to love. Armony had been wandering through herself, daydreaming, and almost not paying attention when Ed taught her alchemy. She thought to herself: "What are these feelings? Why can't I look up at that tiny shrimp?" But those feelings were never shown. Before she could express it, a terrible thing struck her. After a picnic from the lakeside (and a couple of unsuccessful alchemy practices), Armony fell to her knees while their resting at a nearby Church. A pair of wings grew on her back at a rapid speed, causing her almost unable to breath and an unbearable pain. Taking her to the Professor proofs a fact that Ed can't accept: Armony possessed the Philosopher Catalyst, and item that amplifies alchemy. In other words, Armony is no other than a chimera; a combination of the catalyst and the professor's original daughter: Selene who has thought to be dead. "If she ever study, or practices alchemy, or close to an alchemic reaction, the catalyst will react and once again, those wings will grow on her back. But this time, it's the end for her…"

Try as hard as he might, Ed failed to protect his only faithful student which led to a tragic end. That night, Greta, one of the professor's assistance kidnapped her with the help of the military under the command of Brigadier General Moody Nemda, a corrupt military General, wanting greed and power. The Elric brother manages to catch up with the assistance, known more as Camilla; while Colonel Mustang and his men take control of the situation at the castle yard. But it was all too late…..Camilla uses her alchemy to extract the Philosopher's Catalyst inside Armony by force, though failed cause of the Ether flower that was tossed by the professor; Armony was left in a critical condition.

By dawn, it was all over. Camilla disappeared after she fell from the Castle's tower after being heavily bombarded by the brothers. Brigadier General Nemda was captured by the MP (Military Police). But for Professor Eiselstein, there is only one thing left to do.

"Boys…I have a favor to ask…"

"Yes, professor?"

"Please, gather the feathers lying around. There's still lifeenergy in there, I'll use it to heal Armony. Please, make it quick, there's not much time…"

Before they knew it, they were tricked. The feathers were powerless, and Ed can feel that. Knowing something's wrong, they rush towards the Alchemy works, but was halted by the Colonel and his men.

"You boy's aren't allowed to get in here."

"What are you guys doing? She's gonna' die in there! Lieutenant! Colonel! Major! MOVE!"

"Sorry boys, but we can't let you pass. The Professor doesn't allow you to pass this point."

"I MUST SEE HER!"

"With what reason that we should let you pass?"

"She's my…student…it is a responsibility of a teacher or a master to safe guards his student from harm…his pupil…It's because of me that she end up like that…it's all my fault I taught her alchemy…I must see her."

"If you boy's are still insisting, we had no choice!" The Colonel tightens his glove while Major Armstrong prepares himself as well

"You…you guys…GET OUT OF THE WAY!" Out of patients, Ed storms them, hoping to be able to break inside

At that point, it was the end. While the brother's were busy fighting the Colonel and the Major, a bright light pointing upwards covers the structure. In matter of seconds, the Alchemy works vanish into thin air. Only a crater was left. Ed wobbles forward as he approaches the crater while calling his pupil's name before he fell on his knees and weeps.

"Is…is this what you want…? A-are you guys happy now…?" Colonel pause with a sigh

"Nii-san…" Al calls him trying to comfort his brother, but no replies comes out of his mouth

"ARMONY…!" It was a bit too much for him to lose the ones he loves twice.

Only a feather remains at center of the crater, glowing and floating in the air. The last memory fragment left by Armony, a small piece of the Catalyst. It was then when Ed held the feather, where he learns the last minute of his faithful student. She laid there, helplessly beside the Professor, her father while a glow from a transmutation circle was shading her.

"Uh…daddy…?"

"You're awake my dear…"

"W-where was I? What is this…? I'm…I'm scared…"

"It's okay my dear, daddy's here with you…"

"Daddy…?"

"Yes, Armony?"

"Are you…my father?" Armony once caught conversation from Ed and the Professor when he notifies her as a Chimera from Selene and the Catalyst. "Silly girl, of course I am."

"Thank you…Ugh…It…it hurts…"

"Don't worry my dear; everything will be alright now…" He hugs Armony for the last time before the circle reacts. In seconds, it was all over for both the Professor and Armony.

(End of Flashback)

"Ed? Ed! Nii-san!"

"Huh? What?"

"Are you alright? You seemed….sad…" Ed's younger brother, Alphonse Elric, notices tears Ed's trying to hide from him.

"Yeah….I'm fine….just had a flashback of her…"

"Armony?"

"Yeah….that little, red headed spunk who fell on my head. A very unpleasant meeting, but it's something I should keep in memory."

"Nii-san…"

"Well, enough nostalgia! We're close to Central Station! Better get your stuff ready, and I don't want to find stray cats in your armor later…."

"Umh…..yeah…..sure…."

As usual, Ed likes to rush things and that's what he did once he's out of the train. While Al and Major Armstrong were walking slowly, he just rushed off towards the exit when he accidentally bumps to a flower girl. It was then when everything went back to him.

"Ahh….sorry….I'll help you pick those…"

"Sure…..thank you."

"Here you go…….!" It was a shock for Ed when he notices the girls face was exactly like Armony. Not only the face, but the hair color as well. Only her hairstyle was different: pigtails.

"Umm…..mr, are you alright..?" Ed lowers his head, covering his eyes and once again trying to hide his tears

"Me….? Never been better! C'mon Al!" He hands over the flowers and walks away cheerfully while trying to forget about that incident. But, can he?

"Nii-san! Slow down!"

"Heh, last one there is a rotten egg! I'm talking to you Al!"

"NII-SAN!"

"Central--here we come!"

(End of Prologue)

Author's Note
As you can see, this is the 'remake' of the last scene in Fullmetal Alchemist game where Armony Eiselstein died. Yes, this fanfic is more of a continuation to the game. For those of you who doesn't know, check out the game, ORjust continue reading this. I tried to summarize the story of the game a bit so people who haven't play would understand about this. That's what this prologue for. Well, for those of you who played the game (And somewhat doesn't agree with the ending), continue reading, and please R&R!

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