Chapter 10: The Power Shield Alchemist
"I hope Dayna isn't mad at us for not being there for her exam Brother" said Al as they walked down the hall. They had been told that Dayna would be in the Furher's office for her results, which they had not been told. When they arrived, Ed reached for the handle to open the door.
"Hey! It's locked!"
"Why is it locked Brother? I want to see Dayna"
"I don't know…hey, I can hear someone," said Ed as he and Al pressed their heads against the door.
"Well, now we have the second youngest alchemist joining our fine military. That was really a fine performance, I really have to give a lot of credit to Fullmetal and Flame for finding you" replied the Furher.
"I owe everything to them sir" said Dayna, nodding her head towards Roy.
"Oh! Before I forget, here you are my dear," he said holding out a silver watch out to Dayna. She reached out and took it, she marveled at the beautiful watch when they all heard a bang at the door.
"OW! Watch it Al! You hit the door, not to mention my head!"
"I'm sorry Brother. It's just really hard to hear of what's going on"
Roy walked over to the door and opened it. Ed and Al landed on the floor with a loud bang.
"Sorry Ed, didn't know you were there" said Roy, sarcasm dripping from his words. Ed flashed him with a dirty look.
"Glad you could join us Fullmetal!" called the Furher.
"Hey guys, 'bout time you showed up!" said Dayna.
"Sorry, but I had to do something really important. So how'd you do?"
"Does this answer your question!" she cried out, holding up the silver watch for them to see.
"Wow, Dayna that's great. I knew you could do it!" said Al, giving Dayna a hug.
"Al… Al...I…can't…breathe!"
"Sorry"
"Dayna, don't forget this before you leave. I'm sure you've heard that all State Alchemists receive a second name, I'm sure you'll like yours. I thought it suited you perfectly"
Dayna took the envelope from the Furher and opened it to read.
" 'I, Furher King Bradley, do hereby give the name 'Power Shield' to thee Dayna Simerion…'"
"That is a good name, I like it" said Al.
"Thank you sir" said Dayna as she bowed and Roy led them out of the room.