A/N sorry my fellow readers for the delays but please bare with me for a while. My computer is acting up and giving me internet troubles. The good news is in a couple months I will be getting a new computer that isn't this Toshiba crap. If you have any suggestions for a good but some what cheap computer let me know. Here is the story though so hopefully my chapters make up for the times you will have to wait.
Alphonse couldn't help but grin from ear to ear as he ran into his father's room. "Dad I figured it out. I figured it out." he said gleefully. Roy glanced up from his news paper eyebrows raised. "Oh this is going to be good I am sure. Did you figure out how to fill your paperwork and hand it in finally?" He asked amused.
"No and I know how.. I just forget to turn it in sometimes." he said sheepishly. "However that is besides the point. I found Edward." He said eagerly.
Roy immediately dropped the cynicism and became attentive. He knew that Alphonse was a major in such studies and that if anybody could figure it out he would. "Where is he? Is he ok?" Roy asked hopefully.
"Well I do not know exactly know how he is.. He is kinda in a whole other world." Alphonse winced. Roy immediately became skeptical. "You figured this out with alchemy?" he asked doubtfully.
"Sort of… See I was sick of him worrying me with his unmanageable knack for getting into trouble that I actually implanted a tracking device into his favorite necklace and enhanced it with alchemy. Using that and the knowledge I obtained from the case. I was able to find him quite easily." Alphonse said flatly. "However I know exactly where he is and with proper exchange I can retrieve him quite easily."
"So what.. You just offer your left arm and poof he appears?" Roy inquired blankly.
"No No We would have to physically go get him." Alphonse laughed. "To just ask for a instant delivery would cost too much. People could lose their whole body or something. For what we are doing all we have to do is offer something of sentimental value that represents our world. It's a breeze." He assured.
"well it is worth a chance." Roy said uncertainly. "But what do you mean we?"
"Do you seriously think I would go to a strange world all by myself?" Alphonse said indignantly.
"Why don't you ask one of your cats come with you." Roy said indignantly. "Why must you always bring my cats into this?" he argued his face reddened. "When you stop rescuing them in the streets." Roy countered.
"Can I come with?" a small voice squeaked. They turned and saw Winery standing fearfully by Riza's side. "I know I don't know a lot about alchemy but Edo is my best friend and I want to help." Winery said firmly as she dug through her pocket and brought out a old wrench. "This is the wrench Ed got for me when we were 8. I think that should be enough payment."
"Well I am not going to be upstaged by a 12 year old girl. I am coming too." Roy growled causing Riza to roll her eyes. " I guess I better stay behind to cover for you two and run this ungrateful country." Riza said dryly. "You keep a close eye on my husband and son Winery." Riza added. Winery giggled but nodded. "Oh and Roy don't set anything on fire." She added sighing.
Meanwhile on Earth
Edward stood on a stool as he tried to reach the cookie jar. "Ed what are you doing?" A voice said from behind. Edward sheepishly turned around. " I was um trying to get a napkin…" He lied. "Nice try." Theresa said trying to hide a smile. "You know the rules no sweets till after supper."
"Yes Mrs. Russo." Edward said guiltily.
"How are you feeling today any attacks?" Theresa asked checking his forehead for a fever. Seeing nothing wrong she began to scratch his ears causing him to purr. "You are such a handsome boy aren't you?" She cooed. Edward merely smiled shyly and wrapped his tail around her leg.
"I need someone to test a new sandwich." Theresa said suddenly. "But I don't have anyone to test it." He pouted playfully. Edwards ears perked up. "I can test it for you." he said eagerly. "I don't know are you sure you are up to the job?" She asked playfully. "Yea, I am the best taste tester in the world!" He proclaimed jumping up and down. Justin came down just in time to hear that and laughed. "Well at least your proud of something buddy. What is the new sandwich anyways?" he asked curiously.
"It's a three cheese spaghetti sandwich." she said proudly.
"Is it just me or are you and dads sandwiches getting weirder?" Justin asked trying not to gag. " I don't care how weird it is lay it on me." Edward said eagerly. "Although I must admit that a nicely grilled salmon glazed with lemons sounds good too." He said with watering mouth. He began to lick his fangs as he gazed off into the distance already imaging it. "You must come from a rich family or something with your weird tastes especially in food." Jerry said as he leaned in from behind the counter of the kitchen. "Don't forget that necklace he has on it mentions a Fuher king Mustang. Maybe he is a prince or something." He asked thoughtfully. Everyone turned and looked at Edward who was devouring the spaghetti sandwich. "Edward.. A prince you got to be joking." Alex scoffed. The others laughed at the thought of Edward being royalty. "Ed doesn't really fit the ideal image of a price." Jerry added thoughtfully. Edward's ears perked up and fingered the chain around his neck. Am I a prince? he wondered. It seemed like it was close but not really. He wished he knew.
