The Blade Alchemist

by Yuuki Hitsuguya

Jayden didn't realize her mistake until she made it. Wanting to bring her friend back after she was killed by a serial killer, Jayden attempted human transmutation. And finding out she could get research funds as a State Alchemist, she studies to take the test. After she meets Ed and Al, Jayden decides to help them get their bodies back and search for the Philospher's Stone.

4. Chapter 4

The Blade Alchemist

Chapter 4

We arrive at Central Command and Mustang comes over to me and starts to explain something.

"Alright, listen up. You are to go down this hallway and take a left. Then the third door down, and go into that room. That is where the test is."

"Okay. Thanks Mustang."

"You're welcome."

I do as Mustang instructed and Edward pushes me to the room.

"Good luck on the test! I hope you pass."

"Thanks and I promise you that I'll pass so you and I can become partners!"

"See you later."

Ed walks off and I push the door open to reveal a room with three judges and four people inside. One of the judges nod at an officer and he comes over and pushes me farther into the room. Once he settles me the other candidates, he goes to his post and stands there. Then one of the judges starts talking.

"Alright all we are here to do is see your alchemical strength and now you may... Begin!"

I push my self off of my wheelchair and land on the floor. I take a piece of chalk from my coat and draw my transmutation circle a d wait for someone to make something. One of the others draws a circle and slams his hands down and makes a castle. 'This is my chance!' I think. I slam my hand down on the floor and make a large blade. I push my self back in my wheelchair and slice thru the air. The castle at first looks unfazed but then it starts to lean to the side, and then the castle breaks in half. I give another slash and the castle breaks apart in half again.

"Our new state alchemist is... Jayden Kurinai!"

I look up to see everyone clapping for me.

"You are now officially the second youngest state alchemist ever! Congratulations!"

"Yes! I did it!"

I pump my fist into the air. I'm finally a state alchemist. All of those years of studying payed off.

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"So did you make it?"

Edward stares at me in anticipation. My bangs shadow over my eyes.

"Oh I see. There's always next year."

"I don't have to do it next year because I passed!"

" Really! That's great!"

He hugs me and I blush at the sudden contact from the boy. Al looks at me excitedly.

"Good job Jayden!"

"Thanks Al!"

Yay! It's official. I'm a state alchemist and I'm going to convince Mustang for me to work with Ed and Al. Hopefully he'll let me. Well it's time to convince him. I ask Al to push me to the colonel's office and we set off to see Mustang to request to be partners.