"There you are, Raven." Father said to me with what appeared to be a warm grin, but I wasn't fooled.

"How does he know my name?" I felt a little violated, but I didn't let it show on my face.

These people- No, things, want something from me, and if I don't play along, I might not be around to get the answers I seek.

"Good morning!" I practically sang out. The golden haired man in front of me shifted in his elaborate throne in the back of the room. He looked serious again, and started to speak.

"Raven, meet the Fuhrer of Amestris, King Bradley." He said with little enthusiasm.

On queue, a middle aged mustached man dressed in a military uniform with an eye patch stepped forward, out of the shadows. He smiled at me.

"Hello, Raven is it? I believe you were going to take your state alchemist registration test today, is that correct?" He asked with a very professional tone.

I immediately stood at attention, just like Roy had taught me. I'm sure he'd be proud too, seeing as he always yelled at me because he thought I wasn't paying attention during his 'military etiquette' lessons.

"Yes sir, I am." I half shouted, trying to sound sure of myself, which I wasn't.

"At ease young lady. Mustang has taught you well." He chucked at this, but I didn't see what was amusing.

"Now; I've been informed that you are an extremely skilled alchemist, and even taught yourself how to use ice alchemy. Is this correct?" He asked me, raising an eyebrow.

It was true, even though my understanding of alchemy came to me the day I was dropped in this place, I spent weeks working on ice alchemy, and somehow I have in completely down. Roy tried to teach me fire alchemy the way he learned, but that took too long.

"This is also true sir." I said, in a more even tone this time, trying to keep my cool.

"Ha Get it? Keep your cool?" Now is not the time for awful puns...

"Excellent. Now down to business; consider this your pre assessment; You and I are going to have a little duel. This will have no effect on your real score, but this is for me to personally test you." He said without even a slight change in tone.

I could feel my eyes widen; I was going to have to fight the Fuhrer, and he is judging me right now. Not to mention that he is most likely not human, and I can't win. I guess I can't decline this time. I shifted into a fighting stance and shook my head. At this, he removed his jacket, and drew twin swords form his sides. I stood frozen, waiting to see what would happen, and Bradley made the first move. He was advancing quickly, and I barley got away; blood was dripping down my cheek. I transmuted my arm into Ed's blade style, tried to retaliate, but he was too fast. I used the moisture in the air to create icicles in mid air and send them in his direction. He dodged, the ice only grazed his side, and he looked mildly impressed. I was quick, but his speed was ridiculous- inhuman. He tried to attack again, I froze my blade arm and stretched as soon as he was 2 inches away. I looked down, and there was blood dripping down my automail blade- I stabbed the Fuhrer in the stomach. I jumped away, freaking out a little bit.

"What if King Bradley actually human, and that was the blow that killed him?"

I was only horrified for a moment, because he stated laughing again.

"That was impressive- thinking of freezing your automail blade to get an added effect. You have potential- don't prove me wrong. You are now free to go." He seemed satisfied with me.

"Excuse me sir, but how am I to leave?" I asked, truly confused, seeing as I had no idea where I was.

Before Bradley had a chance to answer me, an all to familiar voice spoke up from behind me.

"I'll take care of that." The sick satisfaction thick in his voice.

Before I could turn around for round two with this annoying bastard, I felt a pain in my neck, and I was in the floor, struggling to stay awake. I was picked up, and with that I was fast asleep.

I woke up in my single bed in Roy's house, feeling very exhausted. Roy freaked out when he found me and started the questioning. All signs of the two fights I had been in have been completely erased from my skin; I couldn't really feel the pain anymore either. I ended up telling him it was classified military information that he was not authorized to access. This pissed him off a bit, but he quit bothering me about it. We were late anyway, so I was already stressed out. Roy's rep. saved me from having to wait another month, but I wish I could have- the written test was a nightmare, but the rest was just hard work. I guess I never liked tests, because I puked waiting on my results.

It's dark out, and I can't move from my bed. The test was bad- but worth it. The objects that were given to me as a symbol of my passing were a sliver pocket watch with the Amestrian symbol, and a certificate that reads:

This offical document certifies that the nation of Amestris, prefecture of the Generalissimo appoints the name 'Cold Shoulder Alchemist' to Raven Mustangin the name of Fuhrer King Bradley. The State Alchemist shall follow all orders and policies of the military. A research assesment examination shall be held once every year. In case that the State Alchemist does not show signs of progress as a result of examination, she shall be discharged from the services of State Alchemist. The State Alchemist is entitled use of ample research funds, unrestricted access to classified documentation, access to various governmental facilities, and a military rank equal to that of a Major.

-Fuhrer King Bradley

Bradley's signature was an intricate script at the bottom of the thick parchment. I still can't believe I let Roy lend me his last name.. I wanted to be 'Raven Elric' but that would never work.. Short stuff and I look nothing alike; He is 4'11, I'm 5'7; He has golden hair and eyes, while mine are dark. The list goes on and on. The only things we do have in common are our automail limbs, our intelligence, and goals. So, I'm Raven Mustang, The Cold Shoulder Alchmeist. Something I'll have to get used to, but it feels right.

A/n:Hey everyone, hope you enjoyed that chapter. (I got the document from FMA wiki) I think I'm going to follow the events in the manga/brotherhood, just to let you know; I'm changing it so the main character is our dear Raven, so everything will be a liiitle different. It would be great if you would review, and tell me what you thought :D (Also, if you wouldn't mind, tell me about the fight scene between Cold Shoulder and Bradley; I think I need to improve..) Anyways, that's all for now until next time, enjoy life,

-Owl