Chapter One: Exams

Valentina's p.o.v.

I traveled to central city for my State Alchemist exams. As I entered the building I could feel my anxiety go sky high. I entered the testing room that full of desk that you would see in a high school. When I got my test I started to look over the questions and my nervures started to ease. 'I can do this, I can do this. I know I feel bad but I can do this.' I thought to myself after looking over the question.

I also felt better because I studied last night from my dad's research and having a good memory, it was easy for the most part, but it was hard to focus on the test with one of the Colonels staring at me. It felt like his stare was burning into me.

Any who I still passed the test with a percentage of 100% plus the extra credit on the written exam, so yeah. One down one to go. Hehe, I'm so going to fuck up.

I got kind of piss when they called me by a number I was given instead of my name. I mean seriously how hard it to say 'Valentina Harington'?! Seriously! I'm not a number, I am a person. I'M A PERSON AND I'M PROUD.

… ALJSFHCASCKSDHC I DIDN'T THINK OF ANYTHING TO DO FOR THE NEXT EXAM. Bravo me, bravo.

I walked into the test room for some reason I kept having flash backs… of Truth. I can't remember if it was a dream or not but even I focus hard on it I can do alchemy without a transmutation circle. I could make a stone butterfly then put flames arou- fuck. Stupid Coronel and his obsidian eyes, it feel like he can see right through you.

'Focus, clear your mind and just focus.'

I close my eyes and started to move my hands and arms I around the statue I was making. Once that was done I did the flames as a reminder of my dad.

When I opened my eyes looked at them and the only one that looked impressed was a boy in armor –at least I think he was impress by the way they were standing 'cause I couldn't so their face with the helmet on-. Everyone else just looked at me with a blank stare and a straight face.

Then I saw a boy behind the armor leaning ageist the wall looking intimidated. Hehe, pick a fight with me and you'll die kid.

Edward's p.o.v.

I left the testing room for alchemy and I couldn't get the picture of the girl out of my head. I could hear Al talking about something but I can't think straight. Was her breathing fire alchemic or something else? Ugh, stupid girl. It's the only time I got confused just by looking at someone. Along with that, I couldn't get her eyes out of my head. They looked like glowing embers.

I got snapped of my thoughts when I stared to cross the street and almost got hit by a car.

Al started to panic and continued to question me for the rest of the way to our dorms. Being questioned the same question again and again. I learned how to block the questions since I been with him my whole life.

When we finally got to our dorm again and started studying. Ugh, I don't want to spend my whole life reading books. They tell everything but the important stuff, like where to get the damn things. Blah. I'm tired of reading and deciphering, that's why I drag Al to the Alchemist examination. It didn't last long but at least I got it off my mind of a little bit.

Alphonse's p.o.v.

Setting: Their dorm.

That girl with the wavy black hair was amazing. I mean she ACUALY BREATH FIRE. It was so cool! Brother didn't seem impress though. Why do he have to be so stubborn? He always think he is better than another alchemist that's his age. I'll feel bad for her if she comes into the Coronal's team.

I picked up a book that was one of many books on the floor. Ed read himself to sleep…again. If he's is just tired then he should go to bed, but not like that.

I started to pick up our dorm. I started making my bed. What? I may not be able to sleep, but I still like to lay next to brother. After that I started picking up the books they were everywhere. Even in the oven in our tiny kitchen! But still I picked up the books one by one until I stacked in alphabetic order by author. And I may or may not have stepped on a few in the processes.

Hehe. ^.^"

Hello my wonderful readers! Sorry I haven't updated. I am visiting my dad and he does not have internet and I very much miss the inter of the net, but I PROMISE I will finish this story.

Anyways I hope you enjoyed and if you have any tip let me know.

Have very merry un-birthday or if it your birthday, happy birthday.

~Vally