Author: Hello, this is my very first Fullmetal Alchemist fanfic, and I hope you enjoy it! ^_^

Disclaimer: I don't own Fullmetal Alchemist.


The Mysterious Alchemist Pt. 1


It was a warm, beautiful day in Central City, the sun was shining, there was a slight yet refreshing breeze and the sky was completely blue, there wasn't a cloud in sight. There were cars driving down the street and people walking on the sidewalks.

One such person was a young (short) boy clad in black wearing a long red coat and white gloves, his long blonde hair was in a braid and he was walking down the street towards Central Command with his companion, a giant seven foot gunmetal grey suit of armor that unknown to many was actually just and empty shell with a soul attached to it.

"I can't believe our train was delayed, now on top of not having any information on the Philosopher's stone we're late, which means more derogatory remarks from the Colonel, this is turning out to be a bad day Al." The young boy said with a sigh as he continued to reluctantly walk toward Central Command knowing what was coming when he saw Colonel Roy Mustang.

"Will it really be that bad Ed, or are you exaggerating again brother?" Al asked as he looked at his older brother who he towered over.

"I'm not exaggerating Al, I don't know why Mustang always makes fun of me, I bet he's jealous, that's it." Ed said, he stopped suddenly and looked around when he didn't hear Al's foot steps next to him, he had disappeared. Ed sighed as he back tacked. 'Alphonse, why are you always wondering off?' he thought to himself as he looked down an alley and saw Al kneeling down next to something that was hidden behind him and a dumpster.

"Brother! Come quick!" Al said as he turned around to look at Ed sounding panicky.

"Al, it's not another stray cat is it?" Ed asked as he started to walk over to where Al was. 'It better not be another stray, we don't have time for this.' He thought with a sigh.

"It's not a cat brother!" Al said as he heard Ed sigh knowing what he was thinking from that sigh. When Ed finally reached Al and looked down expecting to see a cat he was surprised to see a barefoot young girl with jet black hair unconscious covered in mud here and there and wearing only a ragged black dress.

"WH-WHAT?! What is a girl doing lying in an alley?!" Ed exclaimed sounding surprised and a little panicky himself as he took off his coat and laid it over top of the girl to cover her up better.

"I don't know brother, but what if she's hurt, or dying?" Al asked looking at the girl with concern in his white eyes.

"Well, don't just stand there Al, pick her up! You're taking her to the hospital, while I go see Mustang." Ed said as he hit his brother on the head with his right hand knocking it off.

"Right!" Al said refastening his head before picking the girl up and walking as quickly as he could towards the hospital without jostling her around so he wouldn't injure her further.


Author's Note: Sorry it's so short, this was actually part of a test run on deviantart and since people liked it I decided to continue it and post it here. The chapters from here on will be longer I promise. ^_^