The View From The Afternoon

by Kayzar-Hermit

YOU are an alchemist, about to become a state alchemist, when terrorist strike Central. YOU decide what happens at the end of every chapter, and where you want to go. Over 15 different endings to choose from!

37. Chapter 37

The View from the Afternoon

Chapter.47

I rush inside, where I grab my chalk and draw a transmutation circle on the floor. The use of alchemy alerts the terrorists of my position, but before they've realised what I've done, the Fuhrer had now fallen to the floor below, and was safe there. The terrorists held up their guns, and I dived to the left, scribbling another circle as I conjured up a wall that protected me from their bullets. Screaming and shouting, I hid behind my wall, using alchemy to create ropes that held the terrorists together. They all fired their bullets, emptying their rounds in rage at what I had done to them. Grinning to myself, I walked over, disarming all of them. I then drew a transmutation circle on the floor, and fell down to the floor below to meet the Fuhrer. As I landed, he was standing there, looking grim.

"Sir!" I said, bowing before him, "The terrorist… I mean… are you okay?"

He looked at me sternly with his one eye before smiling at me.

"Congratulations," he said, placing his hand on my shoulder, "I thought nobody would come rescue me,"

Smiling meekly, he removed his hand, walking towards the door.

"Follow me," he said. I followed him, and we both walked out of the headquarters, and back towards the hostages outside. The terrorists all held up their guns, and I immediately got myself ready to use alchemy when the Fuhrer held up his hand. I watched as the terrorists all put down their guns. The Fuhrer then walked up to his podium, addressing the crowd.

"I want to thank each and every one of you for coming here today. I regret to inform you that this was all indeed just a test, to find the one alchemist amongst you to take on the role of a State Alchemist. Today, we have found that alchemist, who showed daring courage, bravery, and excellent use of alchemy skills,"

He then held out his hand, guiding the crowd's stares towards me. I stood there, dumbfounded as the entire crowd started applauding, even the terrorists. The Fuhrer then waved for me to come over, and I stepped over to him, standing next to him by his podium.

"Today, we give you the rank of State Alchemist, congratulations!"

The audience all cheered and applauded again, and I closed my eyes, thinking of my brother. My brother, who foolishly went along with my plans to perform human transmutation, without whom I never would have learnt these alchemy skills. With a look at the sky, I smiled.

"Thanks…"

Go Inside – Chapter.47