YAY this is my first ever written down fan fic! I hope u remember that when you review. I've been working on this story for a long time though I never got around to actually writing it down. I hope that u like it. I'll try to post the next chapter ASAP. I still have to write it though but I kno where it goes so it shouldn't take too long

Summary: Rogue's powers prevent her from ever being able to touch another person's skin. Because of this she cannot allow herself to fall in love with anyone, nor get to close physically or emotionally. But what happens when she meets up with someone with similar powers? Will their powers cancel out and neutralize or only make it worse? Will Rogue finally be able to love and be loved in return? Touch without any consequences?

Disclaimer: I don't own X Men Evolution or Full Metal Alchemist. Though if i did...

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Neutral Chemistry

Chapter 1: Like No One Else

It was a normal day at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning. The sun was out and shining with all its might in a vain attempt to warm the town of Salem Center in Westchester County, but the chilly autumn air was fighting fiercely and winning too. The X men were scattered about doing their own separate things.

As punishment for destroying Kitty's science fair project, Sam more commonly known as Cannonball, was raking up the orange and red leaves off the lawn but as bobby came along and began helping him as payment for homework it became less of a punishment and more of a game to see who could make the biggest pile. Scott (Cyclops) was reading the daily paper on a bench, occasionally glancing at Jean who was helping Kitty(shadowcat) with her new project while throwing in a couple of how to get the guy advice. Kurt(nightcrawler) Rahne(Wolfsbane) and Jaime also known as Multiple were playing tag, all cheating and using their powers to catch the others. Logan(Wolverine) was off to the side in view of the others and with the others in view, fixing up his motorcycle and giving it a new coat of wax. Ororo (Storm) too was outside tending to her garden and having a conversation with Hank(Beast) about planting and harvesting techniques. Every x man was outside, busy and for the most part, enjoying themselves. Every x man except for Rogue.

Always the outcast and loner, Rogue was sitting inside listening to music, attempting to read a novel for class, though she couldn't make much sense of it, and after giving up, she began staring outside at the others and their actions. Deep down inside Rogue wanted to join Sam and Bobby, she could definitely make a huge pile of leaves in the shortest amount of time, she wanted to laugh and giggle, though shed never admit it, about guys and how to get them, she knew a thing or two, she wanted to play tag and run around and take care of bikes and plants and all that stuff...well maybe not but she did want to be able to hang out with the other x men. She wanted to be normal. Rogue was a social outcast not because others made her that way. It was because she had to be. For her sake and theirs. She couldn't get close to anyone ever or they both would get hurt. Rogue was living her life knowing she would never know the touch of another's skin...

ding dong

Rogues head perked up from her melancholy daze at the sound of the front door being rung. She wondered if anyone else was inside the mansion and who would get the door. She was so comfy, she didn't want to move.

ding dong

Rogue strained her ears for the sound of footsteps heading to get the door or for someone to call out "I got it" but it never came. Maybe she hadn't heard them.

ding dong

It was the third time now and still no one answered the door. Rogue, acknowledging that she was the only person in the house, which made her feel very lonely, and that it would have to be her who answered the door, reluctantly got up and headed towards it.

ding dong

When she opened the door she found herself facing the back of a person in a red coat who was walking away. But upon hearing the front door open the person turned around to face Rogue, whose breath was taken away at the very sight of this person.

(AuthorsNote-bonus points to who ever can figure out who inspired the appearance of this person! Also please note that this person is NOT the actual person, and the similarities are only by appearance and name. Its just a shout out to this person and their anime. I'm pretty sure that there is a term for this but I don't know it)

To say this person was anything less than hot or gorgeous was an insult. The guy standing was taller than Rogue but nowhere near Piotr's(collosus) height. He had long blonde hair that was tied back and braided, yet some of it escaped here and there. His bangs partially covered his face but his golden eyes were able to pierce through them like beams of light. He wore black leather pants and a black shirt trimmed with white and a hook at the top. This shirt was covered mostly by a red cloak complete with hood and a strange symbol on the back. She could see a shiny silver chain hanging out of his pocket This interesting outfit was finished off with a pair of white gloves. He was like nothing Rogue had ever seen before...

And she was like nothing he had ever seen before. Clearly favoring a dark theme, she wore black and green boots, black stockings with a black leather skirt that was well above her knees. She had on a black tank top that showed off her stomach but she also wore a see-through top that hung off her arms very nicely. On her neck she wore metal studded choker and on her wrists matching wrist bands, all leather. The final touches were a pair of black gloves. Her shoulder length auburn hair went almost unnoticed compared to the white streaks in her hair that were neatly parted down the middle. It was certainly the first thing that grabbed one's attention. However that attention was stolen by her beautiful green eyes(AuthorsNote: I'm not sure if her eyes are actually green or not but I'm making them green, if that makes you angry, sorry. Also if you haven't figured out who this guy is do it fast cause he's gonna get introduced in the next paragraph.)

"Uh, hi, is this the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters? Or is it Institute for Higher Learning? I heard the name changed." He asked her as he scratched his head.

"Its higher learning. The gifted youngsters grew up. And uh yeah, yeah it is." Rogue replied as she crossed her arms.

"Oh, good, I only had a vague address: Salem Center, Westchester County and a lane that had a 'G' in it." He said with a relieved look on his face. ('Wow, looks like she's southern. Its a nice accent.' he thought) "Oh, and that it was a huge mansion."

"Yeah, well there are only so many mansions in Salem. Ya haven't been lookin' long have ya?" She asked.

"No like you said there aren't that many mansions around here. It sure is huge," He said as looked at the mansion."is it just as huge inside?" Rogue gave him a slight nod.

"Are you a new student?" she blurted out, startling him. "Sorry I was just wonderin'."

"Thats alright," he said with a smile. "yeah I'm planning to be. Oh look at me, I haven't even introduced myself yet. I'm Edward Elric," And he held out his hand after quickly examining his gloves.

"People call me Rogue," and she took his hand after adjusting her gloves to make sure that no skin was revealed. She didn't want to drain a newcomer, a hot newcomer. He smiled at her and she had to give herself a mental smack when she noticed that she was blushing. 'You can't have any feelings for some guy...nor any guy and you know exactly why. Snap out of it!'

"Well, uh do you mind if I come in? Its kinda cold out here"

"Oh god, I'm so sorry. Yeah, definitely, come on in."

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yay ch 1 is done! im so happy! please review ch two is coming soon!