Hello Readers! This is just a small idea I came up with last June: "I wondered what it would be like if the Fullmetal Alchemist characters went through the Puella Magi story." So I started writing it down and before I knew it, I started coming up with more and more ideas until I finally got an entire story.

I mean, have any of you out there ever noticed how similar Puella Magi is to Fullmetal Alchemist? The two animes go perfectly well together! If you don't believe me, then just read. Hopefully, you'll see what I mean.

So, enjoy!

I DON'T OWN PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA OR FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD!


Alphonse Elric was running down a checkered pattern hallway. It seemed to continue forever but he still kept running. Eventually he came across three staircases, one on his left, one on his right, and one in front of him with an EXIT sign at the top of it. Alphonse stopped running and looked at the staircase in front of him, once he saw the EXIT sign, he slowly walked up the stairs that led to it and found a door. He pushed the door open and gasped at the scene before him. Alphonse saw that he was standing at the top of a gigantic dead tree, the sky was grey, the entire town of East City was in ruins, and broken pieces and halves of buildings were floating in the air. There was also a dark monster floating in the sky that was hard to see, but it seemed to have two big gears above it spinning on a poll that attached to the monster. Alphonse ran to some bridges that were close to the tree he was standing on then he ran to the edge of the bridge and looked out to the horizon to get a better view of the monster. Suddenly, he gasped after noticing a figure in the distance standing on one of the buildings that was not yet torn apart. The person was a boy; he was small but looked around Alphonse's age. His hair and eyes were also golden colored just like Alphonse's were but while he had short hair, the other boy's hair was long and put into a braid. He was also wearing black clothes, a big red coat with a hood and a symbol on the back that looked like a snake curled around a cross with a pair of wings hovering over it, a white glove on his left hand, and his right arm seemed to be wearing some kind of metal armor. Hanging from the boy's belt, was a golden colored pocket watch that had a uniquely patterned circle designed on top of it.

The boy leaped into the air and glided towards the monster, but one of the broken buildings being held in the air came crashing down towards him. He stopped in midair once he saw the building coming his way, but just as he did, the building slammed upon him and crashed into the building he was just standing on. However, in a flash of golden light, the boy reappeared at the side of the building completely unharmed, indicating that he avoided the attack. But as he glided through the air, streams of fire came roaming in his direction. He was able to dodge two of them, and he blocked the third one by stretching out his armored arm in front of him to create a barrier shield. Alphonse painfully watched the boy struggle in fighting the monster, knowing that he needed help.

Alphonse – Oh no!

Kyubey – There's no helping it. This was too much for him to handle alone. But he came here knowing that.

Alphonse looked to his right side to see a white cat-like creature that seemed to have two long extra ears growing next to his small ones, watching the battle along with him. He then turned his gaze back to the battle to see the boy running towards the monster, but a blast of fire sent him tumbling through the air and crashing into one of the branches of the giant tree.

Alphonse – No way! This shouldn't be happening!

The boy regained consciousness as he lay against the tree branch and he looked down to see Alphonse staring in his direction. The boy's face filled with worry and fear once he saw Alphonse and he tried shouting out to him, but his words couldn't be heard. The creature sitting beside Alphonse then faced him.

Kyubey – If he gives up, it's over. But you have the power to change fate itself…

Alphonse looked at the creature curiously; suddenly a broken side-street light flickered, which startled him a little.

Kyubey – All this inevitable destruction and tragedy… You can change it, if you want. The power to do so lies within you.

Alphonse stepped forward a little and once again his eyes filled with curiosity.

Alphonse – Is that true?

The boy was now falling, but he still tried calling out to Alphonse, however he still couldn't hear him as he watched the boy fall down through the air.

Alphonse – Can someone like me really do something to help? Could I really prevent everything from turning out this way?

Kyubey – Of course you could. So make a contract with me… and become a magical contractor!

Alphonse looked down unsure for a moment, then he looked up again with fierce determination in his eyes. Suddenly, he opened his eyes and found himself in bed, clinging to a giant stuffed animal cat. It was morning and Alphonse seemed to have just woken up. He sat up and stayed silent for a while before he sighed and put his head down on his stuffed animal cat.

Alphonse – It was all a dream?


Alphonse got up and got changed, then he went to the bathroom to brush his teeth, wash his face, and comb his hair. Once he was ready, he went downstairs to the kitchen to see his mother, Trisha Elric making breakfast.

Alphonse – Good morning, Mom!

Trisha turned around to see her son.

Trisha – Good morning, Al. Breakfast is ready.

Alphonse – All right!

Alphonse happily raced over to the table and Trisha smiled as she watched her son look as cheerful as always. She brought two breakfast plates over to the table and set one in front of Alphonse. Then she sat down next to him and put the other plate in front of herself. Alphonse and Trisha looked at each other and smiled, then they put their hands together and closed their eyes.

Alphonse and Trisha – It's time to eat.

As the two ate their breakfast, they began their usual conversation.

Trisha – So what's been happening at school lately?

Alphonse – May gave me another love letter. She didn't sign her name, but I can still tell it was from her since I recognized the handwriting and the vocabulary she used.

Trisha – I see. How are you going to reply?

Alphonse – I'm still not sure.

Trisha – It's not good for boys too keep girls waiting after they make a confession, Al. The same thing happened with your father.

Alphonse – Really? Dad too?

Trisha – Yes. It was a long time before he finally gathered up the courage to respond.

Alphonse – I see.

Trisha – How's Izumi-san doing?

Alphonse – Sensei's new relationship is going really well this time. She always finds time to mention him during homeroom and she seems really happy. It will be their 3-month anniversary this week, so I guess that's a new record.

Trisha – That's great. Perhaps she finally found the right man. Although, it seems that this is the time where they will meet a crucial juncture.

Alphonse – Really?

Trisha – Yes. If their love isn't strong enough, then things start to fall apart around this time in a relationship. We can only hope things will turn out well.

Alphonse – If that's the case, then I'm a bit worried. Sensei's always had an aggressive nature.

Alphonse's face turned purple and he started shaking.

Alphonse – She already scares everyone in class enough as it it.

Trisha looked at her son nervously since she knew he was right. Suddenly, she looked up at the clock and noticed the time.

Trisha – Oh, Al you better hurry or you'll be late.

Alphonse – Huh?! Right!

Alphonse ate more quickly and decided to carry his bread with jam with him once he finished the rest of his breakfast. He quickly cleared his dishes, gave his mom a quick hug, and headed out the door.

Alphonse – I'm heading out!

Trisha – Have a nice day, sweetie!

Alphonse popped the rest of his bread into his mouth as he ran down the road to get to school.


After a while, Alphonse finally caught up with his two friends that were waiting for him, May Chang and Winry Rockbell. The two girls smiled and looked behind them as they saw him coming.

Alphonse – Good morning!

May – Good morning, Alphonse-sama.

Winry – Al, you're late!

Alphonse – Sorry, Winry.

The three friends then ran off together down the road, giggling happily. Soon they just started walking again and talked along the way.

May – So Alphonse-sama, did you happen to find something interesting in your locker yesterday?

Alphonse – Yeah, thank you for your letter, May.

May's face suddenly turned bright red since she didn't expect Alphonse to figure out the letter was from her.

May – Wh-what are you talking about? I-I don't know anything about a love letter! What love letter?

May put her hand on her head and laughed out loud as she tried to deny that the letter was from her. Of course she didn't seem to be fooling Alphonse or Winry at all.

Alphonse – If you really didn't know anything about about it, then how did you know it was a love letter?

May froze as soon as Alphonse pointed out her mistake.

May – Didn't you say it was a love letter, Alphonse-sama?

Alphonse – No.

Winry giggled a little.

Winry – Just to be expected from Al. Were you able to tell by paying attention to the words she used and the writing format?

Alphonse – Exactly.

Winry – No surprise there. You've always been smart enough to do stuff like that, Al. It makes me kind of jealous.

May turned her head around after she snapped out of her faze. Her face was blushing and she was smiling shyly.

May – Um, did you really like it, Alphonse-sama?

Alphonse – Yes, it was very nice.

May put her hands on her cheeks and entered a mode of extreme happiness.

May – I'm so happy to hear you say that, Alphonse-sama! I'll forever wait for your reply!

Winry then looked to the sky.

Winry – Love letters huh? I don't see what's the big deal about them.

Alphonse and May turned to Winry with surprised looks on their faces. May although looked even more shocked.

May – What?! You've never once wish to receive one?! Have you ever even thought of giving one to somebody?

Winry – Not really.

Alphonse – Why not?

Winry – All this talk about love… it just doesn't interest me.

Alphonse – Really? That's kind of unexpected of you, Winry.

Winry suddenly grew a crafty smile.

Winry – Besides, I don't have time to worry about love letters anyway.

May – Why is that?

Winry – Because I have to keep an eye on Al and make sure girls like you don't steal him away, May.

May – What?!

Winry grabbed Alphonse's left arm and pulled him close to her.

Winry – After all, I've known Al much longer than you have. There's no way I'm going to let someone else take him that easily.

May – Winry! No fair! You and Alphonse-sama have always been childhood friends! You can't keep hogging him to yourself like this!

May then grabbed Alphonse's other arm and pulled him closer to her.

Winry – Al doesn't belong to you either!

The two girls kept tugging on Alphonse's arms, trying to pull him to themselves, while he just sighed and didn't bother trying to stop his friends since he knew this would go on for a while. Winry and May kept fighting over Alphonse, even though they didn't notice they were already right in front of the school.


Not too long later, the bell for homeroom rang and all the kids in the classroom flinched after they heard their teacher, Izumi Curtis slam her bare fist straight onto her teacher's desk, indicating that she was in a bad mood.

Izumi – Now everyone! You all had better be paying attention because I have something very important to discuss with all of you today! When frying an egg, should it be fried sunny side-up or over hard?! Answer me Nakazawa!

Izumi pointed her finger at one of the boys in the class and looked at him with a death glare. Not to mention her voice was already very powerful and scary sounding.

Nakazawa – Huh?! U-um, well–Th-they can be fried either way, can't they?

Izumi – Precisely! They can be fried either way! That is exactly why for a man to judge a woman's attractiveness by the way she fries her eggs is the biggest mistake he could ever wish to make!

Izumi slammed her fist on the desk again. She hit the desk so hard that she actually made a cracked dent in it, which scared the rest of the class.

Izumi – That being said… girls–Don't ever think about dating men who are too wimpy to eat fried eggs done over hard.

Winry looked behind her and whispered to Alphonse, since he sat in the desk behind hers.

Winry – I guess it didn't work out again.

Alphonse – I guess not. But I still feel sorry for the guy. Sensei must have at least put him in the hospital if she didn't kill him.

Izumi – And boys–You'd better not grow up to become some petty morons who can't do anything but fuss over how your eggs are done!

Izumi huffed, then her anger seemed to melt away and she appeared much calmer.

Izumi – With that out of the way, let's welcome our new transfer student.

Winry – Shouldn't that have come first?

Winry made sure to whisper very quietly to make sure Izumi didn't hear her, since she might kill her if she did.

Izumi – Then Chrono, come on in.

A short boy with long golden hair tied into a braid along with golden eyes walked into the classroom. All the other students gasped after seeing him, they commented on his long hair, and said that he looked pretty handsome. A few kids however, also commented on his height, which made the boy give those kids a cold and scary glance that sent shivers down their spines and gave everyone in the class the message that he didn't like being called short. Winry looked at the new student curiously.

Winry – That's the transfer student?

Alphonse watched the boy walk into the classroom strangely as well, suddenly he gasped after realizing something. The transfer student looked just like the boy from his dream. Every feature was exactly the same.

Alphonse – No way! It couldn't be him!

The boy got to the front of the classroom and stood next to Izumi.

Izumi – Now, please introduce yourself.

Edward – I'm Edward Chrono. It's nice to meet you all.

Izumi began writing Edward's name on the board but she stopped once she noticed that he stopped talking.

Izumi – Please continue.

Edward put down his bag, turned towards the board, and finished writing the rest of his name by himself. All of the other kids stared in awe at him; Izumi herself didn't expect her new student to introduce himself by finishing what she started. Once he was finished writing, he bowed down to the class to finish his introduction. Everyone clapped for Edward, as they were impressed by his performance. He then turned his head and focused his gaze on Alphonse, who noticed Edward staring at him and felt a little nervous. Edward kept kept his eyes on Alphonse even as Izumi spoke again.

Izumi – If that's all, then you may take your seat. There's a free desk next to Nakazawa.


Later on during break, girls and boys from the class crowded around Edward to ask him questions. Unlike before, his eyes and expressions were softer.

Random Girl – So, Chrono-kun… What school did you come from?

Edward – A special all-boys school in Tokyo.

Another Random Girl – Did you do any club activities at your old school? How about sports? Or cultural activities?

Edward – I wasn't in any clubs.

Random Boy – Man, your hair is so long. Isn't it a hassle to deal with everyday?

May, Winry, and Alphonse were sitting together, watching their classmates interrogate Edward.

May – It seems that Edward-san has already become quite popular.

May looked over at Winry and Alphonse and noticed the looks on their faces.

May – What's wrong you two?

Winry – I can't put my finger on it, but there's something about that guy that makes me feel weird. But not like in a bad way…

May – Ah! Could it be…? Winry, do you have a crush on the new student?

Winry – What?! No not like that!

May – Okay, okay, I get it. Then what about you, Alphonse-sama?

Alphonse – Well…

Winry – Now that I think about it, Al… Was it just me or was he glaring at you earlier?

Back with Edward, he put his hand to his head and looked down slightly.

Edward – Sorry. I think today might have been a bit too stressful for me. I'm suddenly not feeling too good. Would you allow me to excuse myself to the Nurse's Office?

Random Boy – Sure, I'll take you there if you want. What are pals for?

Random Girl – No please, let me show you the way there.

Another Random Girl – I'll come too!

Edward – That's all right. You don't need to trouble yourselves. I'll just ask the person in charge.

Edward got up and walked away from the other students, towards May, Winry, and Alphonse. The three of them watched as Edward approached them and stared directly at Alphonse.

Edward – Alphonse Elric. You're the Nurse's Aide for the class, right?

Alphonse – Um, yes…

Edward – Then, would you mind showing me the way? To the Nurse's Office, that is.

The two were then shown as they began walking down the school halls together. Edward was leading up front with Alphonse following behind, which made it seem more like Edward was the one taking Alphonse to the Nurse's Office. As they passed through the hallways, Edward received many stares from all of the students from the other classes. Just like their classmates, many of the students were saying that he looked handsome but short as well, which resulted in them all receiving scary and dangerous glances from Edward that got them to stop mentioning his height. Alphonse still felt a bit awkward as he followed Edward, however.

Alphonse – Um… How did you know I was the Nurse's Aide?

Edward was silent for a moment and Alphonse thought that he wasn't going to answer at first, until Edward spoke again.

Edward – Sensei told me.

Alphonse – Oh, I see. Then, the Nurse's Office is…

Alphonse stopped talking once he saw Edward turn the correct corner without hesitation.

Edward – This way, right?

Alphonse – Yeah. But, it seems like you already know how to get there…

Edward didn't say anything as the two kept walking. Alphonse smiled nervously and still tried to talk to him.

Alphonse – Um… Chrono-san?

Edward clenched his teeth as soon as he heard Alphonse address him.

Edward – You can just call me Edward.

Alphonse – Then, Edward?

Edward – What is it?

Alphonse – Well… that's a pretty interesting name you have.

Edward remained silent.

Alphonse – I mean, I didn't mean anything weird by that. It just kind of reminded me of someone…

Edward gritted his teeth again, then he sharply turned around to directly face Alphonse, who stopped in his tracks once Edward turned around. The two of them were currently standing in the middle of a glass bridge hallway that connected two buildings of the school. Edward's gaze hardened once again as he looked at Alphonse.

Edward – Alphonse Elric. Do you treasure the life you currently live? Do you consider your family and friends precious?

Alphonse – What?

Alphonse felt a bit surprised and confused, but he decided to answer Edward's question.

Alphonse – Yes, I do. Both my family and my friends are very precious to me. I love them all very much!

Edward – Do you really?

Alphonse – Of course I do! I couldn't lie about that!

Edward – I see. In that case, then don't even think about changing the person you currently are. Or else, you will end up losing all of those things.

Alphonse stared at Edward in confusion.

Edward – You just stay the way you currently are, Alphonse Elric.

Edward started to turn around again.

Edward – Do that, and everything in your life will remain the way as it should be.

Edward turned around completely and continued to head for the Nurse's Office. Alphonse didn't move and continued to watch Edward, trying to figure out the meaning behind his words as he let them sink into his head.


Later on during math class, the teacher called Edward up to the board. He solved every question quickly, efficiently, and correctly, which deeply amazed the other students. He was quite the prodigy during P.E. as well; he was incredibly fast and extremely agile. The exercise that day was the high jump. When it was Edward's turn, he angled his body perfectly as he leaped over the bar and his landing wasn't too bad either. All the students cheered and even the P.E. teacher was shockingly impressed by his athletic skills.

P.E. Teacher – I-I think that's a prefecture record…

As a crowd of students gathered around Edward to tell him how cool and amazing he was, he took another glance at Alphonse, who was standing with Winry and May as usual. Alphonse flinched nervously once he saw Edward glancing at him again, which Winry and May noticed as well. As all the students participated in their P.E. activities, a pair of eyes blinked twice and the silhouette of a cat-like creature that looked like the one from Alphonse's dream was shown sitting in a bush by the school, watching the students. After school, Alphonse, Winry, and May went to the cafe in the mall together and he began telling his friends what Edward said to him.

Winry – Huh?! He said WHAT?!

Alphonse – I don't entirely understand it… but I think he was trying to warn me about something.

Winry – Despite being the size of a shrimp, that guy's grifted with looks, brains, and athletics. Now you're telling me he can see the future?!

May – I think you're being a bit too dramatic about that last part, Winry.

Winry – I know, it's just that I've been suspicious of that transfer student all day, and now that you've told me this, I think it's too much for my mind to take anymore!

Winry put her head on the table.

May – But, Edward-san seemed to have been really interested in you, Alphonse-sama. You wouldn't happen to already know him, would you?

Alphonse – Well, not exactly.

Winry – What's that supposed to mean? Are you saying you've met somewhere before?

Alphonse – Well… You see, I kind of saw him in my dream last night.

Winry and May both started laughing.

Winry – No way! That's awesome, Al! I never expected it to be this deep!

Winry laughed as she spoke, obviously making a joke out of the situation. Alphonse wasn't amused however.

Aphonse – That's mean, Winry! I'm really serious about this!

Winry – It's as if you two have known each other in a previous life, and were brought back together by fate across time and space after being separated in order to meet once again!

May stopped laughing and looked curious for a moment.

May – It actually wouldn't surprise me that much if that were true.

Both Winry and Alphonse looked at her confusedly.

Alphonse – What do you mean, May?

May – Well for one reason, I've noticed how you look really similar to Edward-san, Alphonse-sama. Such as how both of you have the same hair and eye color.

Winry – Now that you mention it, they do… Wait.

Winry grew a small grin on her face and she turned towards May.

Winry – May, does this mean you're going to start crushing on Edward too?

May's face automatically turned red again.

May – Wh-what do you mean by crushing?! It's nothing like that between me and Alphonse-sama!

Winry – You admitted this morning that you gave him a love letter.

May – Besides, Edward-san may be cool and good looking, but he just isn't my type.

Winry – Is that so? In any way… Al? You said you saw him in your dream, right? What kind of dream was it?

Alphonse – Well, I don't remember much of it anymore. It was a really strange dream, though…

May – Mysterious… Maybe you actually have met Edward-san somewhere before. You probably don't directly remember, but it's possible that your mind holds a small fragment of him somewhere.

Alphonse looked down and thought about what May had said.

Winry – It really is strange isn't it?

May then looked down at her watch and noticed the time.

May – Huh? It's already this late? I'm sorry, but I have to go now.

Winry – Martial arts practice again?

May – Yeah. I enjoy them, but they can really be such a pain. Especially with Entrance Exams coming up.

Alphonse – At least you're not being taught by Sensei. I think I'm too scared to ever learn martial arts under her again.

Alphonse shuddered and he looked a little frightened as well. Winry and May then giggled.

Winry – Good thing you learned a long time ago then, Al. I'm already scared enough as it is just being in her homeroom class.

May picked up her tray of food and walked away to dispose of it.

Alphonse – Then, shall we get going too?

Winry – Wait a minute, Al. We still have time. Want to take a look around the other shops before we go?

Alphonse – Sure, especially the mechanic shops right?

Winry put her hand behind her head, closed her eyes, and let out a small, guilty laugh.

Winry – Well, yeah.

The three friends walked out of the cafe together until they came to the escalators. Alphonse and Winry waved goodbye to May as she headed down.

May – See you guys later!

Alphonse – Bye, May!

Winry – See you tomorrow!

Alphonse and Winry turned around to head for the mechanic stores.


Meanwhile, the white cat-creature from before was running through a dark hallway. As the creature was running, beams of golden light appeared to be chasing after it, although it was managing to dodge each one. One beam however did hit the creature and send it flying a little. The creature slid across the floor a little due to the impact when it hit the ground, but it managed to quickly get up and keep running before another beam struck it again. Not too far away, someone who had long hair tied into a braid and looked to be wearing a big coat jumped down and then stood up in the hallway. It was hard to see all of the person's features because of the darkness, but what was certainly clear was the frown on the person's face as he looked in the direction the cat-creature had taken. The person then ran forward and continued to pursue the creature.

Back with Alphonse and Winry, who were now in the shopping district, Winry's eyes were big and sparkling as she looked at the displayed tools sitting by the window inside a certain mechanical shop.

Winry – Amazing! Look at all those wonderful parts! And those beautiful, flawless tools! Mixed together with the smell of oil…! It's absolutely heaven!

Alphonse stood behind Winry and watched her dance around in happiness.

Alphonse – Is that so? I'm really happy for you.

Alphonse then looked over to his right and saw the jewelry store. He smiled and walked over to look at the displayed jewelry through the window. It was mainly the earrings that caught his eye.

Alphonse – Wow, these look nice. Winry would love earrings like these. I wonder if I should buy them as a present?

Alphonse looked back at Winry to make sure she didn't hear what he said. He giggled as he watched her continue to fantasize about her deep love for mechanics.

Kyubey – (Help me…)

Alphonse felt startled once he heard the voice, and looked around confusedly. It didn't exactly sound like someone directly called to him, but more like someone was talking to him through the mind.

Kyubey – (Help me… Alphonse…)

Alphonse gasped once he heard the voice again and put his hand to his ear to try to hear more clearly.

Kyubey – (Please… save me…)

Alphonse began walking away to try to find the source of the voice. The voice itself sounded familiar and even though Alphonse didn't know who was calling him or how the owner of the voice knew his name, the voice itself sounded distressed and in danger, which was what worried him much more. Winry turned around and noticed the concerned and confused look on Alphonse's face as he slowly walked off, which made her curious. Alphonse walked to the back of the mall as he kept searching.

Alphonse – Who is it? Who's there?

Kyubey – (Save me…)

Alphonse looked up to see that the voice was coming from up the staircase to the entrance of a closed area. He knew that children weren't allowed to go inside prohibited places like these, but whoever was calling him was definitely behind that door, so he cautiously went up the stairs, opened the door, and went inside. Alphonse slowly walked through the dark hallways that only had small red lights to guide him.

Alphonse – Where are you? Who are you?

Kyubey – (Save me…)

Alphonse soon began to slow down since the voice sounded really close now. Suddenly he looked up to see the ceiling shake a little and he backed away slightly as he watched the ceiling. One ceiling tile then fell off the ceiling and some kind of creature fell out and landed right in front of Alphonse, who was startled once the ceiling broke but then he looked down at the floor to see the same white cat-creature from his dream, except that it was unconscious, covered in cuts and gashes, and was breathing heavily. Alphonse gasped once he saw the injured creature, then he ran over to it, kneeled down, and picked it up into his arms. The creature looked like it was in lots of pain.

Alphonse – Was it you?

Kyubey – Save… me…

A few chains that were being held up in front of Alphonse suddenly fell down. The sound of the clang caused him to sharply look up, and right in front of him, he saw Edward wearing the exact same clothes and metal arm he was wearing in his dream. Edward's expression was hard as he looked at Alphonse.

Alphonse – Edward…?

Edward – Get away from that thing!

Alphonse – But… he's hurt!

Alphonse was very surprised by the whole chain of events, but his mind mainly focused on protecting the injured creature, since he had a feeling that Edward had something to do with its injuries.

Alphonse – D-did you do this? No! Don't hurt him!

Edward – This has nothing to do with you.

Edward walked forward.

Alphonse – But he was calling me! I could hear him begging me to save him!

Edward – Is that so? Using dirty tricks…

Edward's glare looked dangerous now and Alphonse was feeling pretty scared, since he didn't know what Edward was going to do. However, before either of them could make a move, a large blast of smoke shot straight at Edward, which created a field of smoke that separated the boys. Alphonse looked to his right to see Winry using a fire extinguisher to keep Edward away from him.

Winry – Al! Over here!

Alphonse – Winry!

Alphonse quickly and happily raced over to Winry's side while carrying the creature in his arms. Once he got to her, she threw the fire extinguisher away and the two ran off. Edward, who was caught in the center of the extinguisher's smoke, raised his metal arm up and swung it, which created some kind of force that instantly blew away all the smoke and emptied the hallways. He looked a bit annoyed since Alphonse and Winry had already disappeared, but then he gasped as soon as he saw circles of butterflies surround him and the hallways begin to change dramatically. He looked around his new surroundings and gritted his teeth out of annoyance.

Edward – Now, of all times…!


Winry and Alphonse kept running, with Winry up front and Alphonse following behind.

Winry – What is with him?! Now he's attacking you in some fancy getup?!

Alphonse – It wasn't me he was attacking, it was him!

Winry – "Him?" Then, it's not a stuffed animal? It's alive?

Alphonse – I don't know. I don't know what he is or what any of this stuff means. But we have to save him!

As Winry and Alphonse kept running, the hallways began changing around them exactly as how they were changing around Edward. The area around them completely changed as soon as they got to the exit.

Winry – Huh?! Where did the exit go? What is this place?!

Winry and Alphonse looked around their new surroundings, not liking what they were seeing at all.

Alphonse – There's something wrong here. The path keeps changing!

Winry – I've just about had enough! What's going on?!

Suddenly, Alphonse heard some strange laughter and turned around to see something sneaking up on him and Winry.

Alphonse – Winry! There's something over there!

Strange creatures that had cotton ball heads with mustaches, bodies and arms made out of stems, and butterflies for feet were watching Winry and Alphonse and were creepily giggling. The strange beings began chanting something Winry and Alphonse couldn't understand, which made the two of them huddle closer together. Both of them were feeling really scared now. The cotton ball creatures completely surrounded the two friends and started moving even closer.

Winry – Th-this is just a joke, right? I'm only dreaming right, Al?!

Thorn branches and scissors that seemed to be coming from the cotton ball creatures began closing in and snipping at Winry and Alphonse. Unnatural black eyes and inhuman mouths even began to appear on the creatures as they came closer. Winry and Alphonse were terrified out of their minds and held each other very close. Suddenly, they heard the sound of chains breaking and a long chain fell down and formed a giant circle around them. Once the chains completely landed, a bunch of flames shot out and knocked away the cotton ball creatures trying to hurt Winry ad Alphonse. After the flames shot out, a bright orange light that felt warm and safe like a fire in a fireplace spread out beneath the pair across the floor, which calmed them down a little, but still left them completely shocked.

Winry – H-huh?!

Alphonse – What is that?

Roy – That was too close! But you're safe now.

Winry and Alphonse turned around to see a man with dark hair and eyes walking towards them. The man was grinning and he had a chain in his left hand along with a silver pocket watch about the size of his palm in his right hand. The watch was open and the inside was glowing a bright reddish/orange color. A red circle that had an unusual pattern was slowly spinning above the open watch as well. As the man walked towards the two friends, he noticed the cat-creature in Alphonse's arms.

Roy – Oh! You rescued Kyubey? Thank you.

Winry – You know him?

Roy – Yes. He's a friend of mine.

Alphonse – I heard his voice call out to me inside my head. I followed it and it led me to him.

Roy – Ahh, I see. Judging by your uniforms, you both must be students at East City Middle School. Are you second-years?

Alphonse – Yes, but…

Winry – Who are you?

Roy – That's right, I haven't introduced myself yet.

More thorn branches and scissors started rising out of the ground and began to crowd the three.

Roy – But, before that…

The man quickly spun around and tossed his pocket watch into the air, then he stomped his foot down and created the same circle that was hovering his pocket watch earlier underneath his feet. Once he did that, the man grabbed his pocket watch with both of his hands and held it out in front of him.

Roy – Let me just wrap up a bit of work real quick.

The inside of the pocket watch glowed even brighter until a burst of reddish/orange light shot out of it and surrounded the man. The burst of light also sent a gust of wind back towards Alphonse and Winry, who closed their eyes so they wouldn't be blinded by the bright light and shielded themselves with their arms to keep themselves from being blown away. When the wind stopped blowing, Alphonse and Winry opened their eyes to see that the man's old clothes had changed into a blue suit that looked similar to a military uniform except it had a different structure along with different designs. The man's pocket watch was now closed and attached to his waist, it's outside color completely changed from silver to reddish/orange, and the top of the watch was also designed with the same circle he had used before.

The cotton ball creatures began swarming around the man, who was now standing further away from Alphonse and Winry in order to keep them safe. Once the creatures crowded together, the man leaped into the air, raised his right arm out, and snapped his fingers; instantly about a hundred white muskets with flame like designs appeared at all of his sides. When they all fired, they shot giant blasts of flame bullets that instantly destroyed all of the cotton ball creatures. The man flipped back down to the ground and stood in front of the smoke along with the magical butterfly fragments that were all what was left of the creatures. Alphonse and Winry watched the entire thing in amazement and stared at the man with admiration.

Winry – A-amazing…!

Alphonse – That was incredible!

Suddenly, the hallways began changing back to normal, which relieved Alphonse and Winry. Suddenly, Edward appeared above the three, standing on a higher platform. Alphonse and Winry felt nervous again once they saw him, but the man that saved them looked at Edward with a calm grin.

Roy – The witch already escaped. If you want to finish it off, you'd better go after it right now. I'll allow you to take it this time.

Edward – Unfortunately, I have business here, Mustang.

Roy – You don't read between the lines very well, do you? I'm telling you I'll overlook what you did this time.

Edward's expression hardened even more. Mustang however kept his grin.

Roy – Don't you think it would be better for both of us if we didn't cause needless trouble?

Edward glanced at Alphonse and Winry and noticed their nervous expressions, then he turned his gaze back to Mustang, who was still grinning. Edward finally turned around and jumped out of sight, allowing Alphonse and Winry to let out a sigh of relief. Mustang turned around as well to face them.


Afterwards, the three were kneeling on the floor, huddling around Kyubey, who was currently being healed by Mustang. His hands were hovering over Kyubey, producing a bright orange light while his circle was slowly spinning underneath Kyubey's body. Once his wounds had all healed, he opened his eyes and sat up to face Mustang.

Kyubey – Thank you, Roy! You're a lifesaver.

Roy – I just happened to be passing by. The ones you should really be thanking are these kids.

Kyubey turned towards Alphonse and Winry.

Kyubey – Thank you very much. My name is Kyubey.

Alphonse – You were the one that called me here, right?

Kyubey – Yes, I was, Alphonse Elric. And you, Winry Rockbell.

Alphonse and Winry looked startled.

Winry – How do you know our names?

Kyubey – I came here because I have a request for you two.

Alphonse – What is it?

Kyubey – I want you to make contracts with me and become magical contractors!


Well… Hope you liked it so far. Please review and tell me what you think.

I'll have the next chapter up and running in a jiffy!

(BTW - Edward and Alphonse are still brothers in this story. There's a reason why Edward's last name is different and why Alphonse and Winry don't know him.)