(Disclaimer: The Fullmetal Alchemist Characters belong solely toHiromu Arakawa and any other Fullmetal Alchemist makers I don't know about, but Patricia Kansas and the other unknown characters I am writing about belong to me. If this disclaimer is wrong, then please do not sue me.)

KChanDreams: Here's another update. I really have a hard time sticking with Edward's character.

Angel: He is a short difficult character.

KChanDreams: He'll attack you if he hears that from you.

Angel: Then I would beat him to a pulp.

KChanDreams: Please read.

Angel: Do read and Patricia is really...

KChanDreams: (covers Angel's mouth) Don't listen to her and don't forget to review in the end, so I know what you guys want.

Chapter 3: Are you by chance a Mental Patient?

Edward had come to the realization that he had in fact traveled through time after getting sucked into the storm. He explained his story to Patricia about where he was from and Patricia took it as truth as she held his pulse.

Patricia soon released his wrist and asked, "So you are from the future?" Edward nodded.

"That's the only explanation I can think of," said Edward still in shock. Patricia gave out a sigh.

"His majesty is going to be quite shocked after he hears this," said Patricia. Edward looked at Patricia and asked, "You are going to see your king and tell him about this?" Patricia nodded.

"I do have to report to him," said Patricia. Edward clenched his covers and asked, "Can I see him too?"

"Why?" asked Patricia. Edward looked at her seriously.

"He might know a way to send me back home," said Edward. Patricia stared at Edward and nodded.

"Fine by me, but first…"

Patricia pointed at Edward's legs and added, "Put some pants on." Edward blinked in confusion and looked under his covers. Edward gasped in surprise and screamed, "Who took my pants off?!"

"The nurses took them off because they were covered in sand," said Patricia. Patricia gave out a snicker and added, "They were pretty shocked to see your automail leg. I had to tell them that I made it for you, so they wouldn't panic."

Patricia smirked at Edward and said, "Your leg matches well with your boxers and they match with your size." Edward blushed brightly and grabbed a brush on his counter. He threw it at Patricia, but Patricia dodged it with no problem.

Patricia giggled and said, "Your pants are on the chair." With that, Patricia was out the door.

Edward growled and threw the covers off. He slipped his pants on from the chair and whispered, "That girl is a jerk."

Edward exited the room only to see Patricia standing before him with her arms crossed. Patricia smirked at him and said, "Let's get going, Edward." Edward nodded and began to follow her.

As they walked down the hall, Edward took notice of his surroundings. He saw many soldiers talking among themselves and the doors with alchemy circles on them.

Edward looked at Patricia and asked, "Why are there alchemy symbols on the doors?"

"Those circles are the key to the room. Only a captain assigned to the alchemy circle can open it. They also have to state their password," said Patricia. Edward smirked and said, "That sounds pretty handy. Too bad the Central I know of doesn't have that."

Patricia looked back at Edward and said, "I thought a person from the future would know more advance stuff." Edward remained silent.

"Patricia!"

Patricia stopped in her tracks causing Edward to bump into her back. Edward was about to yell at her, until he noticed the disgust in her face.

"You all right?" asked Edward. Edward looked pass Patricia and saw the man, Jacob, from before with a bandage on his left cheek. He waved at Patricia with a bright smile and asked, "Where are you going, Patricia?"

Patricia walked pass him and said, "Beat it, Phantom." Jacob gave out a pout and said, "Don't call me that just because half of my face is covered." Patricia glared back at him.

"I don't have time for this, Jacob. I have to see King Cedric," said Patricia. Jacob gave another pout and nodded.

"All right, Patricia. The king has to come first after all, but I really wanted to play with you today," said Jacob sadly.

"Do your work and act like your age," said Patricia harshly as she turned away from him. Patricia faced Edward, who was staring at her and said, "Let's go Edward." Edward nodded and walked behind her.

Jacob saw this and looked at Patricia with teary eyes.

"Why does this Shorty get to go with you?" asked Jacob like a little child. Edward kicked him in the leg with his right leg and screamed, "Who are you calling a Shorty who can't be seen by anyone?!"

Jacob slammed into the ground and said, "I never said all that." Patricia grabbed Edward's arm and began to pull him away from Jacob.

"Let's go before he gets up," said Patricia in a low voice. Edward nodded as he allowed Patricia to pull him along.

They soon reached a fork in the road. Patricia pulled Edward in the left hallway. Edward looked at Patricia and asked, "Who was that guy anyway?"

"His name is Jacob Kimblee, an Alchemist who specializes in explosions and steel alchemy. He used to be my partner, until he was transferred into another unit."

Patricia gave a groan and added, "He's completely annoying and he doesn't even act like he's twenty-five."

"Is he mental?" asked Edward. Patricia chuckled and said, "I sometimes wonder." Edward thought back at Jacob and realized that his name sounded oddly familiar.

"Patricia, my darling!"

Patricia stopped in her tracks making Edward confused. Patricia and Edward looked back and saw a slim man with long blonde hair in a uniform similar to Patricia's running toward them with sparkles all around him.

"Who is that?" asked Edward nervously. Patricia gave a groan and said, "His name is Hiroki Armstrong, an Alchemist who specializes in Earth based Alchemy." Edward gasped in surprise.

Armstrong?

Hiroki stopped in front of them sparkling and said, "I haven't seen you in so long, my darling, Patricia. I was dying to see you."

"You saw me yesterday, Hiroki, and why are you here?" asked Patricia tiredly. Hiroki smirked and pushed back his hair making it flow in some invisible force.

"I am here for the same reason as always. You know that my name shall flow through history as a great inspiration. My strength in Alchemy and physical strength along with my many talents shall live throughout my legacy."

Edward stared at the pompous Hiroki, who was sparkling, and whispered, "So will his ego." Hiroki pointed at Patricia with a wink and said, "You shall help continue my legacy, will you not."

"Drop dead," said Patricia plainly causing Hiroki to laugh with pride.

"Stubborn as always, but your beauty continues to grow, my darling," said Hiroki not getting the message.

Edward looked at Patricia nervously and asked, "Is he always like this?" Patricia nodded and pulled on Edward's arm.

"Let's go," said Patricia as she began to walk away from Hiroki with Edward in hand. Hiroki looked at Patricia confusingly and suddenly took notice of Edward. Hiroki's eyes suddenly began to glow bright red and pointed at Edward.

"Where are you taking my darling, Patricia, you despicable bean?!" screamed out Hiroki. Edward pulled his arm away from Patricia and leapt into the air. He placed his feet together and slammed them into Hiroki's face.

"Who are you calling a bean that can't compare to a grain of sand?!" screamed Edward. Edward leapt away from Hiroki allowing Hiroki to crash into the ground. Patricia ran to Edward and began to pull him down the hall with him huffing angrily.

When they were further away from Hiroki, Patricia giggled making Edward confused.

"What's so funny?" asked Edward. Patricia looked at Edward with an amused smile and said, "The way you attacked Hiroki was the same way I did when I first met him. It just brought back fond memories." Edward gave out a sigh and said, "Glad you enjoyed it." Patricia nodded and continued to pull Edward along.

"So was that guy proposing to you or something?" asked Edward. Patricia nodded and said, "He's been asking me ever since he learned that I am a girl." Edward looked at Patricia confusingly.

"He thought you were a boy in past, but your name sounds like a girl, so how can he be mistaken?" asked Edward. Patricia gave out a sigh.

"When I handed in my application, they thought I misspelled my name and changed it to Patrick Kansas. I didn't know they thought I was a boy until it was time for physical exams. It was ridiculous," said Patricia as she remembered her past. Edward chuckled.

"You must have been pretty boyish in the past," teased Edward. Patricia glared at him making Edward silent.

Edward then cleared his throat and said, "About that Armstrong guy, I know his descendent." Patricia looked at Edward with a normal look and asked, "Is he normal?"

Edward remembered General Armstrong with sparkles around his head and said, "He's somewhat normal for an Armstrong, but he has such a huge ego."

Patricia chuckled and said, "I guess Hiroki's family line really did live, but I don't think I'm a part of that family line."

"I don't think so either," agreed Edward. Edward suddenly caught the scent of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and licked his lips.

"Something smells good," said Edward as he felt his mouth begin to water. Patricia sniffed the air and smiled.

"Looks like Masashi made some of his cookies," said Patricia. Edward looked at her confusingly.

"Who's Masashi?" asked Edward.

"Masashi Mustang is an Alchemist who specializes in fire and ice. He's very talented and a great cook," said Patricia happily. Edward gasped in surprise.

"Did you say Mustang?" asked Edward in disbelief. Patricia nodded.

Edward sighed and said, "So now I might run into Mustang's ancestor too. This is just too weird."

"So you met Masashi's descendent in the future too?" asked Patricia. Edward nodded and added, "Mustang in my time is a real jerk and finds ways to insult me every time he has a chance."

Patricia smirked and said, "Well Masashi is completely different from your current Mustang."

"How, besides the fact that he can use ice alchemy?"

Patricia was about to answer, but suddenly heard approaching footsteps. Patricia noticed that the smell of the cookies was getting closer and smiled.

"See for yourself," said Patricia. Edward looked up ahead and saw a man, who resembled greatly to the Mustang he knew.

"Is that him?" asked Edward. Patricia nodded.

"He even looks like him, so how is he any different?"

The Mustang look alike suddenly smiled brightly at them with a tray of cookies in his hands and said, "Hey Patricia. Would you like some cookies? They're fresh from the oven." Edward was shocked, while Patricia smiled at him.

"I would love one, Masashi," said Patricia as she took a cookie from the tray. Masashi blushed brightly and said, "I really like it when you say love." Patricia giggled as Masashi smiled stupidly.

Edward turned away and placed a hand to his forehead.

Is this guy really Mustang's ancestor?

Masashi suddenly took notice of Edward and asked, "Who are you?" Edward looked at him and stated his name.

Masashi beamed at him and said, "Nice to meet you, Elric-Chan." Edward flinched when Masashi added a Chan at the end of his name. Masashi held the tray of cookies to him and asked, "Would you like one?" Edward stared at Masashi's smiling face a shivered.

Creepy.

Patricia saw the uneasiness in Edward's face and sighed. She pulled Edward away from Masashi making him confused and said, "I have to head to King Cedric's study with Edward." Masashi nodded and waved goodbye to them happily.

When they were away from Masashi, Edward looked at Patricia in disbelief and said, "That can't be Mustang's ancestor. He was way too happy."

Patricia chuckled and said, "That's just the way Masashi acts and I would be surprised if he acts like the Mustang you described." Patricia gulped down the cookie she got from Masashi and smiled.

"He's one of the many soldiers I like," said Patricia. Edward noticed the warm smile Patricia was showing and asked, "Do you like him?"

Patricia nodded and said, "He's like the chipper older brother I never had." Edward could tell that she liked Masashi as a sibling, but then realized something.

"How old is he?" asked Edward.

"He's twenty-nine, even though he doesn't look it," said Patricia happily.

"Twenty-nine?" asked Edward. Patricia nodded.

"So a thirteen year difference between you two. Good thing you only like him as a sibling or I would have called him a pedophile," said Edward in an almost teasing matter. Patricia turned away from him feeling a little insulted.

They soon reached a huge door with an alchemy circle imprinted on it. Edward examined it and sighed.

This isn't the door that wouldn't open in my time.

Edward was disappointed, but tried not to show it. Patricia held her ear to the door and said, "There are other people in there."

Patricia took a step back and released Edward's arm. She smirked at Edward and said, "I'm going to open the door, so just watch and learn." Edward nodded.

Patricia clapped and then placed her hands to the door causing the symbol to glow brightly. Edward's eyes widen.

The way she summons her alchemy is almost like me.

The door gave a red glow and then swung open revealing the room of the King. Patricia smirked and wiped her hands together.

"That felt nice," said Patricia satisfied. Edward looked at her and asked, "Didn't you say that you needed to say a password to get in?" Patricia nodded.

"It doesn't have to be said out loud though," said Patricia. Edward nodded.

They walked into the room and saw a group of people in military clothing talking to a man in a black suit sitting at a huge desk. The man had sky blue eyes, medium length black hair, and looked around the age of thirty or younger.

Edward pointed toward the suited man and asked, "Is that King Cedric?" Patricia nodded.

The man, known as Cedric, spotted Patricia at his doorway. He looked at the other people, who were talking about different cases in Central, with a serious look and said, "I have other things to attend to right now, so can you return tomorrow?"

They all nodded and began to leave the room. Each of the people leaving stole a peek at Patricia, while smirking. Edward noticed this and began to wonder just how popular Patricia was.

When the people were gone and the door was closed, Cedric got up from his desk and approached Patricia. He suddenly burst into a smile and hugged Patricia happily.

"My adorable Fullmetal came to visit me. I missed you so much," said Cedric acting like a chipper puppy. Edward stared at Cedric in disbelief, while Patricia looked like she could care less.

Patricia pushed Cedric away making him whimper like a little child.

"Please act like an adult and didn't you want to see me about something," said Patricia in an annoyed tone. Cedric gave out another whimper as he looked at Patricia with puppy eyes.

"I did, but I wanted to first cuddle you like I used to in the past," said Cedric. Patricia groaned and said, "I was eight at the time, King Cedric."

"Then at least call me big brother. I always wanted to hear you call me that. Or better yet, call me darling," cried out Cedric. Patricia shook her head, while Edward stared at Cedric confusingly.

I thought he would be serious like a king, but he acts like a child. Is he mental?

Patricia crossed her arms at Cedric and said, "Please tell me why I was called all ready?" Cedric gave out a disappointed sigh and nodded.

Cedric suddenly took notice of Edward and asked, "Who is this small child?" Edward was ready to fly kick Cedric, but Patricia held him back with one arm.

"This guy here is named Edward Elric and he is, surprisingly, from the future," said Patricia seriously. Cedric stepped forward and looked down at Edward, who still had an annoyed look on his face in Patricia's strong hold, and smiled.

"Little boy, are you by chance a mental patient?" asked Edward. Edward finally snapped and kicked Cedric in the stomach, while Patricia was still holding him.

"Who are you calling a short mental patient?!"

Cedric crouched down on the ground holding his stomach. Edward was huffing angrily in Patricia's hold. Patricia sighed and whispered, "You better explain clearly to King Cedric or he really will send you to a mental hospital." Edward nodded wondering if everyone in the past used to be part of a mental ward.