Hey, sup ppls, sorry about one thing, I need to make clear, I accidentally typed brown hair into the last chapter of the Predestined Ordeal for Merlin's description instead of dark blackish hair(?) so please forgive me. And sorry again, my stories are always rushed. It would be great if I had a chance to do this in my spare time. :D

The rain was pouring hard.

A short young teenage boy with blond hair came out through the clearing of the forest followed by a huge suit of metal armour. There was a sound of metallic clinking and grinding not only from the armour, but from the young boy's leg and arm. The short boy then suddenly shouted out loud from pain.

'Argh!'

'What's wrong brother?'

'You know my Automail always stiffens up and gets hard to move when it's cold and wet.'

'You're lucky it isn't snowing or really cold here.'

'Yeah, I would need the special Automail just to make sure my muscles don't freeze. It's a shame Winry...' the short boy's sentence abruptly ended

Winry's name was a sharp pang and the brothers continued walking in silence. The two brothers sunk deep into their thoughts and it was a long time before there was any more conversation made.

'Remember why we're here Al?'

'Yes brother.'

'Then let's not get too down 'eh?'

Alphonse didn't reply. Instead he was looking into the far distance where a castle and a town that was approaching. The smells and sounds of the town were achingly familiar to the hometown of their one's, especially the smell of apple pie. It reminded them of one thing… Winry.

'We should have learnt our lesson with mom eh'?' Alphonse jaunted.

There was silence in the air again.

'Edward… brother… don't be like this, please.' Alphonse pleaded.

Edward Elric opened his mouth: 'Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. I once forgot that human transmutation was a taboo, and why. And I remembered after what we did to mom. We promised we wouldn't use it after that and I broke that promise. Winry would probably be mad at me right now... wouldn't she? Al? Al?'

Alphonse was sitting down on the green hilltop. He looked at Edward and said: 'She would understand.'

Edward Elric then broke down.

He was crying and cursing, oh why, oh why did fate have to take away Winry? Did Truth still hate him? Or was it because of just after Al regained his body that Winry had to be taken as Equivalent Exchange? The curses and swears rampaged through the air and blended into a sorrowful tune.

Al had lost his body and his soul was pinned to an empty armor again. Edward had lost his right arm and left leg again.

It must have been Truth's cruel joke.

Izumi had died from her sickness, Colonel Mustang was in a coma, Lieutenant Hawkeye had gone missing, most of his friends were in Xing helping out, Granny Pinako had passed away and all he had was Winry and Al.

And then she died. It was just like their mother's death.

And they did the same mistake.

It was the factor in triggering their search for the philosopher's stone again. It had the power to bypass the laws of Equivalent Exchange. Despite that they knew what it was made out of and the main ingredients. It was then they decided they would travel to another world to make it. Not the country of Amestris, it would never be fair to them after what happened with the corrupt military and Father.

But still, they didn't want to do it.

'THIS WHOLE FUCKING WORLD IS FUCKING UNFAIR!' Edward cried from the frustration of what they were going to do. It was cruel.

Edward's hair hung loose as he walked. His eyes, red from crying showed no remorse, no fear, no pain and no love.

He would do it.

He would create the philosopher's stone and restore Al's body along with his arm and leg. He would then use it to travel back to Amestris.

It would be perfect.

But there was one problem.

Alchemy didn't exist in the world they were in.

But magic did.

Finally, in the morning, they arrived. It was a small town, but it was surrounded by a giant looming castle. The place seemed peaceful and calm, as Edward looked over the surroundings, he felt that the place would be suitable for the plans they would do. But Alphonse had a feeling of dread and drudgery, Alphonse wanted to shout out to the townspeople to run and flee, to not look back and to go far away… but wouldn't that be running away from what he and brother wanted? Alphonse didn't know, he was confused, he knew he wanted to help brother, but he also knew that what he was doing was bad and harmful.

It was only when the colour of red cloaks that swished around did then the two brothers realise that they were in trouble. They didn't have any passes for this country. It looked civilised enough to have a fair democracy or kingdom, so surely there would be a system for travellers.

But the guards just rushed past them.

'HEY!' Ed shouted

The guards turned around and looked at him looking confused. Their duty had been to capture a young warlock, who had supposedly entered Camelot, was this the person?

'Round 'em up those trouble makers and anyone who looks suspicious!' the (supposed) captain shouted

As those words were shouted, immediately every single person in the market square turned to look at the two brothers Ed and Al.

It was dead silent except for a few crows cawing.

It was obvious that they stood out.

Ed's black shirt and pants with the silver lining wasn't made of any known material in that time. It looked rubbery to the townspeople but it was only plastic. Edward's red cloak with the Flamel symbol also gave the guards a suspicion that Edward might be a sorcerer.

While poor Alphonse was the centre of attention for everyone (because of his suit of heavy metal armour). The townspeople were wondering how anyone could be so tall. What was his body like was it like the other short blond boy (just a lot taller)? The guards, intimidated by Alphonse's appearance, shot arrows at him. One of the arrows knocked back his helmet and revealed… nothing, the suit of armour then walked up to pick its helmet up.

'Are you ok Al?' Edward asked

'Yes, I'm fine brother, remember? I can't feel pain.'

Edward flinched as he knew it was he who had put his little brother in the predicament he was in now.

The whole marketplace was extremely silent, the guards stood there shocked.

'He's the devil!' one person shouted

'Kill him and burn the pair!' a maid exclaimed

Suddenly the market place was in a frenzy arguing and fighting about what should be done with the pair of newcomers and what had happened.

A pair of hooves galloped through the marketplace and a loud voice boomed over them.

'SILENCE!'

Alphonse and Edward Elric turned to see who it was that the voice belonged to. It was a prince, they decided, of some sort of matter, because he was dressed more grandly than the other people that were present. The brothers then noticed that behind the prince was a person of average height, but a bit skinny and with dark hair and eyes, there was something about the person standing behind the prince that the brothers couldn't place their finger on.

'I am Prince Arthur, son of Uther Pendragon. And you are?' The prince asked

'I am known as the Full Metal Alchemist (鋼の錬金術師Hagane no Renkinjitsushi) (Sorry ppls! Had to do a bit of Jap, I couldn't resist!) in my world, but you can call me Edward Elric.' Edward did a pose but no one cheered or clapped.

'Uhh… Excuse me,' Alphonse stammered 'pardon my brother, he is a bit tired today and so am I. We've had a long journey. My name's Alphonse Elric and I am his little brother.'

Prince Arthur stared at the newcomers, never before had he seen such a strange pair, and one of them wasn't even human! And yet they had the nerve to claim they were brothers? He snorted.

'If you're brothers, then I am Merlin and Merlin is me.'

'Who's Merlin?' Alphonse Elric asked

'Only the most dumbest and degraded servant I've ever had. He is always behind me and following me like if I need his protection.'

It was obviously the person they had noticed before. Merlin gave the captives a look of sympathy; he understood how intimidating it was when Arthur was being uptight.

Arthur opened his mouth and announced: 'As I see upon this empty armour before me which moves without anything attached, I conclude that this is magic, and you,' Arthur pointed to Edward Elric 'are the warlock who has cast this spell. As law of Camelot, you will be executed the next morning.'

Edward was dumbfounded, what magic? There was no such thing; magic was just a series of steps to create effective illusions.

'What magic? I don't have any idea what you're talking about!' Edward screamed

'Shut up!' the guards kicked Edward in the stomach and back, Edward coughed up blood. The guards kicked and kicked till Edward was beaten down to the hard stone ground.

Merlin stood before the victims; these were the people who were going to take his place? Were these people doomed to die before him? When he thought that magic was not allowed in Camelot, he did not think that punishment would be execution. He had to help them, he would help them escape.

'Take these people away!' Arthur commanded

'Arthur! Stop! Don't do this!' Merlin pleaded

'Merlin, are you dumber than I think? These are people who will cause harm to Camelot and I will protect my home!' Arthur exclaimed 'Now help me with my saddle, and tomorrow I need all my jousting tools prepared with my armour as shiny as your backside if you don't go in a few minutes!'

Merlin ran off towards Gaius's workshop and entered his room.

'Scarlaciaus choraucious' Merlin commanded and the chores he would have to do were done. Merlin ran out of his room and into Gaius's workshop and about to leave when he heard Gaius's voice.

'So you're going to help them escape?' Gaius enquired

'Yes, and if you're going to stop me-'

'Oh no, I would never stop you.'

'I will still go- hwah?'

'Merlin, they are the ones. You must go and help them because in the end they'll help you and Arthur.'

'So will you help me?' Merlin asked

'Oh no, I'm too old for that, let's just say I fell asleep and you were already in bed by the time I woke up.'

'That's good with me.'

'Yup.'

Deep below in the dungeons, Edward Elric's cell was noisy with clapping.

'SHIT! SHIT!'

His face and demeanour were desperate, he needed Al and where was he? He needed his help, right now he couldn't find it. He couldn't get the source. It wasn't there, the true power for alchemy had just disappeared. No matter how many times he summoned it, it wasn't there. This must, Edward decided, be an alchemy proof cell. Edward didn't want to admit that alchemy did not exist in this world. If he did, then all his plans and Al's would be gone for nothing. It wasn't fair, 'This time…' Edward stammered 'it will… it will…work.'

Edward clapped his hand together and saw the blue light. Yes! It was working and he could get out! He looked at his automail. Edward slouched, it was only a light from a guard coming down.

It was over, he would never go home, never get Al's body back or make the philosopher's stone and he would die tomorrow. He hadn't even said anything nice to Al for the last year.

Edward started to cry. Again and again he lamented about his misfortunes, and as the time passed, he lost hope. It was only in midnight when he came.

What was his name again? Ah yes, the prince had mentioned his name was Merlin.

Merlin stood in front of his cell with Alphonse and in his hand carried a blue flame.

'Hello,' he said 'I've come to rescue you.'