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Ok well it's time for the second chapter. I hope everyone enjoys this story. I welcome constructive criticism, because everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But please, no flames! Also I forgot to mention this takes place after the end of the series. Anyway, on with the show!

Chapter Two: Are we there yet?

Al and Ronnie walked along the dirt road that lead to Central, pretty soon the dirt would turn into a concrete road and that would signal that they were very close. Ronnie's purple eyes sparkled as she looked to the sky. She scooted nearer to Al. "So," she said trying to be discreet, "what do you need the stone for?" "I need to find my brother." Was Al's reply. "Can't you ask the police for help in that department?"

"He's not on this planet. He's on the other side of the gate of Truths."

"I've heard of that. How'd he get there?"

"I'm not sure. I can't remember that day, it's really complicated."

"Oh," Ronnie said and Stopped walking, she kicked at the dirt and pulled at the sleeves of her pink sweater. "Can't you tell me?"

Al looked back and suddenly felt bad, "Oh no, it's not that I don't want to tell you, it's just that I really don't remember."

"Ok, but if you want my help in this you gotta tell me more information." Ronnie said then jogged to keep up. They walked a while without saying a word until Ronnie couldn't take it anymore, "Do you know how dangerous that is!" She said, scaring Al so much he fell back, "There's a reason no one's attempted that you know. There's a chance you might not be able to bring your brother back, and you might get stuck there too. And who knows where you'll end up! It's not just a two-way door!"

"Ronnie!" Al stopped her rant. "My brother did for me, now it's my turn to do it for him." Ronnie immediately calmed down. "I thought you said you couldn't remember anything."

"I don't. But I know, and I have people who tell me what I can't remember, they fill in the blanks."

"It still isn't very safe." Ronnie said stubbornly. "But I guess you're reasons are honorable enough, and I'll help any way I can."

Time passed, they stopped to eat lunch, which wasn't that good, then kept walking.

"Are we there yet?" Ronnie asked.

"Ronnie, for the millionth time no! Just because you keep asking that doesn't mean that we'll get any closer."

"Well excuse me, for being bored out of my skull! I thought it was closer than this. That's the last time I believe a waitress whose every other word is like!" She started humming to pass the time.

"Why do you sing?" Al asked.

"'Cause its fun. You can express yourself through song. That's why there are so many different types of music." Ronnie explained.

"My, don't you sound all smart." A man's voice said, "Don't think I haven't forgotten about what you did to me." He stepped from behind a tree, he was big and built and he had a scar on the right side of his face, running from the top of his head to his chin. Ronnie gasped. She tensed up, her first instinct was to run and she followed it. "Why don't you just leave me alone?" She shouted as she ran. "Wait for me." Al shouted as he ran to catch up with her. They hadn't gotten very far when a gust of wind stopped them (A/N: you know like the type Lyra used, I just can't describe it any other way.). An alchemist? Ronnie thought, they're hiring alchemists now? "Where do you think your going little girl?"

"I am not little!" Ronnie shouted, her stone glowed as she clapped her hands together and touched the ground. Dust lifted up and covered them like a smokescreen, and she started beating the man up. Since he couldn't even see her, he couldn't lay a hand on her. And even if he could see her she was too fast. She had learned to fight at an early age. Since she constantly had greedy bandits attacking her for the stone, it was basically learn to fight, or die. When the dust cleared Ronnie stood there panting, while the beaten and bruised man was unconscious. "Let's go." She said to Al, as she passed him. The moment they both had their backs turned the man woke up and used his alchemy to send another gust of wind. This one hit them both on the back, sending them tumbling down the hill they were on. When they finally stopped rolling down the hill Ronnie landed on her back and Al on top of her putting them in an awkward position. "Get off." A blushing Ronnie said as she pushed Al off of her, as she got up.

She looked ate the scenery in front of her and smiled. "Are we there yet?" She asked Al. Al stood beside her and saw what she saw. "Yup." He answered. They had arrived at the entrance to Central.

Hey, ok I know that this chappie was shorter than the first, but hey I can only write so much. People might find it confusing of why the man recognizes Ronnie but she didn't recognize him. Well stick around I'll explain it in the next chapter.

Well TTFN, please review.