Waking up who knows how many hours later, Jake noticed on the end table beside him a small stack of notes. Grabbing them, he first read:
I got the all the books I could. I even called in Batman to help and you've got a very large stack to work from – Robin
I have the portal ready, but I need to know what I need to focus on in order to pull whoever threw – Raven
Terra been moved to the garage. Star and I didn't cause a single chip on her. – Cyborg
Returning the notes back on the end table, he showered. Toweling off, he looked at the date figuring he's been out for three days. Putting a pair of jeans and shirt on and short on time, he left the boots off. Grabbing a manga book off the bookshelf, he went to search for Raven. It was time to call in help. He found her in the rec room with the ingredients for the portal set up near by.
"Raven," causing her attention to focus on him, "here is who we need to get here," handing her the book.
Taking it, she studied the cover.
"Ok, who are they?"
"Edward and Alponse Elirc. They are powerful Alchemists. The older one is known as the Fullmetal Alchemist. And if anyone can help Terra, it's them."
Looking again at the cover, she nodded.
"But how can you call some one from a book," causing Jake to look over his shoulder and noticing the others arriving.
Turning back to Raven, "Get started, I'll explain it to them."
Nodding, she went to work.
Walking towards others, "Do any of you know how a reality is first created?"
At least they shook their head, Robin seemed like he developing a headache.
"It is created," pointing to his skull, "here. Every dream, fear, and desire is a separate reality within your mind. Should you forget about that dream, or over come that fear that reality fades away before life could truly take hold. But write it down or draw it, it becomes a true reality in space. Every work of fiction, every movie, and television shows are their own true reality."
"I'm ready, Jake," said Raven
"Alright, listen up, treat these guys with respect. The older brother is not the one in the armor, and don't make fun of his height, he can get pretty sensitive about it," nodding towards Raven.
Raven began chanting. The portal began opening causing the wind to rush out at a fast speed sending everyone's hair flying. There was a bright flash, followed by a thud and the sound of metal falling on flesh.
"Uh, what happened brother?" came from a child's voice.
"I don't know Al, I don't even know where we are," came an older, but childlike voice.
Stepping forward, "Ed, Al, I had you brought here," Jake said, "I need your help."
Looking at him, "Where are we?" asked Ed.
"Jump City, USA," helping them off the ground.
Now standing up allowed the Titans to looked them over.
"This is Al," pointing to the seven-foot suit of weird looking armor with the a voice of a child, "Ed," pointing to the four foot eight inch blonde wearing a black and white two piece suit with white glozes and a long red coat who happens to be the older brother.
Stepping forward, he offered his hand to Ed.
"My name is Robin, leader of the Teen Titans, and welcome to Titan Tower, our home."
Grasping it, "Edward Elirc" greeted Ed, "and this is my brother Al."
Introductions and small talk went around until Ed finally asked, "So Jake, what do you need help with?"
Turning to the Titans, "I need to explain things to these guys in private," motioning Ed and Al to follow.
Taking elevator to the garage, "I've a got girl encased in lava and she's alive,"
Ding, they stepped off the elevator.
"There she is," motioning towards the Terra statue.
Slowly Ed walked around her.
"This is defiantly not lava, and the rock is cut to close. Even someone will skill would still leave chip marks, but there isn't a single one on her."
"And you think that it might be alchemy, Jake?" asked Al.
Nodding, "The really strange thing is when I touch the stone, I heard her. Even managed to let her see threw my eyes and speak with my mouth," looking at Ed, "Any chance the same would happen with you?"
Shrugging, he placed his left hand against the stone.
"Can you hear me?"
His eyes opened wide looking at Jake.
"Its okay, calm down. I'm a friend of Jakes. My name is Edward."
It worked.
"He brought me here to help you. Terra is it? Yes, he is right here," breaking contact,
"She wants to talk to you."
Smiling, Jake walked over and touched the stone.
"Hey Terra, how you holding up?"
"A lot better since you talk to me. Why did you call in help?"
Grinning at Ed, "I called in help because these people are the best at what they do."
"He should ask the Dust Devil," whispered Al.
"Shut up, Al," came from side of Ed's mouth.
"I didn't want to risk losing you if I tried anything on my own," continued Jake, "With Ed and his brother Al's help, I doubt will any a problem."
Ed smiled ear to ear.
"Then, if you trust them, then so do I," replied Terra, "But, how can I ever thank you for doing all this for me, you don't even know me."
Looking at her stone face, "When you become conscious and can see BB's smile, plant one on his lips. His reaction would be worth it."
Laughter came from Ed and Terra.
"Alright, I think I can manage that," she replied.
"Listen Terra, we're going to discuss things. Talk to you later, okay?"
"That would be great, and could you asked the Ed guy to come back soon too."
Smiling, "No problem," breaking contact.
"What did she ask when you told her to 'plant one on his lips?" Ed asked.
Grinning, "She was asking on how she would pay me back?"
Heading back to the rec, "Hey, Al."
"Yes, Jake?"
"When we sit and eat, they are going to ask you if you want any food. If they continue pestering too much. Show them your hollow, no offence. I figured might as well get them used to the idea of you being around, but yet not around."
"None taken Jake," said Al, "and I guess your right, we might be here awhile and they will have questions. It would be best to get it out of the way."
Four days they looked through the books Robin got. It was all basically the same. The book in Jake's hands which Jake might've looked through before.
It read:
Many have heard the alchemy can turn iron to gold. Though it was never successful, it was deemed possible. But alchemist believe that if one can turn iron to gold, it must or maybe possible to change other materials. It maybe possible to change fire to ice, and even stone to flesh.
Stopping. Jake reread that last line again.
"Ed, Al, I got something."
They listened as he reread, "It maybe possible to change fire to ice, and even stone to flesh."
"It almost sounds like human transmutation," said Al.
Shaking my head, "the people in this reality never truly worked with alchemy, and I don't think this would really be consider true human transmutation."
"Should've asked the Dust Devil?"
"Who's the Dust Devil?" asked Jake.
"A prick," replied Ed.
"Just because you didn't like his answer," remarked Al.
"How do you figure, Jake?" Ed changing the subject.
"If we're turning stone to flesh, it's just that, we're not trying to call back a soul."
"But what about human organs and blood?" asked Al.
"Maybe the differences in the rock became different things. Blood maybe in fact became dirt because both can move freely," stated Ed.
"Do you think it would work if we tried it Ed," I asked.
Thinking then nodding, "If we can successfully change rock to flesh, then we should collect different kinds of rock to see the outcome. If we could come up with something like organs using them, then we have a chance to save Terra," standing up.
The alarm filled the room.
"Jake, what's going on?"
"Titans, trouble at the docks," came from the overhead speakers and answering the question.
Looking at the brothers, "I guess that answers that, huh," leaving Ed and Al behind to work on the solution of helping Terra.
Watching the monitor, "Talk about bad reality television," mumbled Rath .
It's not like they're turning water to wine. Teacher must teach students.
