Chapter one...The State Alchemist Assesment announcement

Ed was up late in his room. He couldn't sleep, not right now, he had to study. "Brother?" whispered a small, young voice.

Ed looked at Al who was sitting up against the wall, his armor head looking up at him. "What is Al?"he answered groggily.

Al just sat there, "Why are you studying so hard?" he asked, "You never study" he then added, his eye glowing with humor and curiosity. Ed sighed "Because Al, I have to this time, this assesment isn't just a deminstration" he explained. Ed looked up at the ceiling, remembering the announcement the furer made.

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He was sitting in the messhall, next to Mustang, and Hughes when the Ferur came in and spoke.

"Listen up ladies and gentlemen, I have a few announcement to make". Oh boy here we go. Ed thought as the old pirate like man spoke

"As you all know, the military assesments are coming up soon" the furer began. The soldiers, even Ed growned with disgust.

The Furer just continued on, "Well I have made some alteration to the Assesment. First, You all will get a packet of instruction that is five pages long" he paused then continued, "It will consist of the week that will be used for the asessment"

Everyone was quiet now, Ed looked around at the other uneazy looks. The Furer continued on.

"The Assesment will be given in the following order:

1. All alchemists and military personell must have medical and mental evaluations according to his or her personal needs" Ed gulped, he hated doctors and knew that he would have to have his automail inspected and maintained. he also did not want to see a shrink "2. 3 exams will be given following 2 training sessions.

3. two simulations will be given.

You shall be graded on how well you do on the exams and simulation parts.

Be warned, if you do not pass the assesment you will be forcably removed from the military". After the announsment the Furer simply left.

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Ed shook his head and he saw Al watching him. "If I don't pass, they'll boot me out" he finnished. The he returned to his books and begun to study again. Al Just sighed, "Alright then"

Ed and Al were quiet the rest of the night