A/N - As a before thought, I just want to let you all know that I got most of my alchemy statistics and data information from Harry Potter, FMA and the Internet. But because it is a mixture, this story will not flow perfectly with everyone else's concepts of the Art of Alchemy. So please enjoy, and should I be WAY off, inform me please and give me the corrections...but also allow me some creative writing leeway. Thank you. Enjoy...
-Central City Train Station-
""Train from Dublith arriving. Please stand clear of tracks and please allow passengers to unboard the train before you board the train. And thank you for visiting Central City. Have a nice day.""
Roy, Riza and Armstrong stood on the station platform as a black and red train slowed into the station and stopped. A few passengers exited the train and walked past without a second look. None were dressed in uniform, they were all dressed casually. Roy wore black pants and a white shirt. Riza wore a yellow blouse and black pants. Armstrong wore a similar outfit to Roy only the shirt was a different color. When the train was empty, the military officers boarded the train and soon were on their way to Dublith. The train ride was long and boring for there was no one up at this hour. Across the aisle from Roy, Riza and Armstrong sat Havoc, Breda, Fury and Falman. They two were dress like Roy and Armstrong only different colored shirts. Finally, the train arrived in Dublith about an hour later. They unboarded the train and stepped onto the small platform.
Standing next to the wall was Izumi and Sig with Ed and Al a little closer to the train.
"Hey Mustang you old bastard you. Have a nice trip."
"Can it shrimp..."
"WHO ARE YOU..."
"Edward!"
"Sorry."
The seven military officers approached the small group of people and exchanged greetings.
"So, what is so special you needed to drag us out here to Dublith at this hour on a Saturday morning."
"There is allot to be learned state alchemist."
"Call me Roy, none of us are on duty."
Izumi didn't reply, she only turned around and began to leave the station. They all followed. They walked down the dusty roads heading to Izumi's house. As they walked, others were waking up in town and coming outside into the nice day. A few children ran up to Izumi.
"Teacher. Teacher."
Izumi bent down to their level and smiled.
"Not right now okay. I have something important to do."
The kids all moaned but finally ran of to play. Izumi smiled and stood up and then they all continued their walk. When they reached the house Izumi stopped and turned around.
"You seven can go around out back. Edward and Alphonse will show you were to go."
And with that, she and Sig entered the house. Outback, the military stood with Ed and Al next to the small wooden boat. s Izumi and Sig exited the house, a man was rowing a boat down the small lake closer to the group. He had a small wooden boat that was slightly larger then Izumi's.
"Hey-o Izumi. I got your message."
The man pulled the boat up to the shore and jumped out, walking over to Izumi and Sig. The military by now were confused. For a moment more, Izumi talked with the man. Izumi then took the large book from Sig and placed it inside her boat and stepped inside.
"You seven will take that boat there and travel across this lake to my island. Figure out how your all gonna get across. It's not my problem, but make sure you get thee in a timely manner. Edward, Alphonse, you come with me."
Ed got into the boat with Izumi and sat down. Izumi remained standing at the bow. Al was next to get in and he sat down in the middle of the boat to help even out the weight. Sig approached the boat and began to push it out into the water. The boat rocked a bit, but Izumi's balance never faulted. The military loaded into the boat, leaving Fury and Breda behind. Armstrong was the one who was given the job of paddling. In Izumi's boat, Al was the paddler. Sig stayed behind (for lack of room in the boat) he needed to man the shop and watch the military officers who stayed behind. As the boats began across the lake, Izumi gave a small wave to Sig and sat down, making it easier for the boat to glide across the lake quicker.
Soon, Al got the boat to the island and they all piled out. The military's boat came next. Once all on shore Izumi lead the way deep into the forest and into a large clearing. Al carried the large book and when they got to the clearing, Ed made a tall table out of alchemy and rocks and Al set the book down. The military stood around unsure of what to do, they didn't even know if it was safe. Ed and Al have been to this island before and knew it was safe. Izumi stood in front of the table and began to flip through the pages quickly.
"This book here... is the original journal of Nicholas Flamel..."
Roy walked closer to the table and looked at the book, upside down.
"How do you know? That book disappeared years ago... the same time he did. Everyone knows that."
Roy placed his hands in his pockets and attempted to read the handwriting.
"Explain this..."
Izumi pointed to a symbol on the inside of the front cover that was fading in and out, almost like it was lightly flashing. It was a red Flamel. Roy's eyes widened.
"This IS the journal of the original alchemist...and he created a way to control alchemy even once he died. And his little protection is what is causing the disappearances."
Armstrong and Edward gathered around the table as Izumi began explaining. She was more or less explaining it to Edward, for when she looked up, she was looking at him. The others just listened in.
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