Disclaimer: I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist or any of its characters or storyline. I only own Lyndah, other names I add in myself, Aurora and plot alterations that came from my own mind~

A/N: This is my first published fanfic. Reviews are welcome as well as constructive critisism :3

(Fixed a mistake I should have found the first 3 times I proof read this. My apologies)

Lyndah sat aboard the train, staring out of the window as she watched her homeland of Aurora fading off in the distance. This was it. She was leaving her past far behind her and looking for a new life. She was heading to the country of Amestris, far to the East. It was where the dream had told her to go and Aurorans always listened to their dreams.

Aurorans were users of Aura Alchemy. Unlike other types of alchemy which were used with the aid of external elements, Aura alchemy was performed using the aura from one's body which made it both mysterious and limitless depending on the user. No transmutation circles were needed for Aura Alchemy as it came from the strength of the user's Aura. It bypassed the laws of equivalent exchange as Aura was constantly being produced from the soul. Skilled Aura Alchemists could manipulate Aura in any way they wished and even solidify it. Legends told of Aura Alchemists with Aura powerful enough to sustain another life, but none had been seen for centuries. Occasionally, Aura Alchemists would have strange dreams telling them to follow certain paths and it was their custom to follow these dreams. Not a single Auroran has ever been led astray by the dreams.

Lyndah remembered back to her dream. She saw Amestris and a place called the Central Command Centre. She saw a tall military man with an eye patch and her attention had turned to a figure she couldn't make out. Something inside the figure's soul was crying.

She pondered what it all meant. She was certain this was the first location she needed to go to and see the man with the eye patch. But her true purpose for being there must have had something to do with the sad figure. Perhaps she was meant to help them?

The train ride lasted two entire days before arriving at the Amestrian border. Lyndah got up from her seat and stretched. She was quite sore after such a long ride. She picked up her luggage and headed out onto the platform. Up ahead, she saw men in military uniforms guarding the border gate. She approached the men.

"Halt!" One of the men confronted her. Lyndah looked up at him uneasily. Two other men now stood just behind him. "Who are you and what business do you have here in Amestris?"

Lyndah was struck with nervousness. She wasn't the most confident of people.

Before she could answer another man spoke up from the gate.

"Now, now. I'm sure there is no need to be so intimidating"

A tall aged man with short dark hair appeared through the gate. He had a moustache and was wearing a military uniform. Above his kind smile he wore an eye patch. It was the man from the dream.

"Sir!" The three men all turned and saluted.

"Now what brings you here young lady?" The eye patched man spoke in a kind tone that immediately made Lyndah feel at ease.

"I'm from the country of Aurora, Sir. I was hoping to live here." She held her breath waiting for a response.

The man looked at her intently for a moment.

"And what is your name?"

"It's Lyndah, Sir. Lyndah Kurokaze."

The man's smile grew larger.

"Well I can't see why not. My name is King Bradley. I guess you could say I'm the Fuhrer of this country." His words were unnaturally casual.

Lyndah was taken aback. She did not expect the country's leader to be so down to Earth. She bowed her head politely.

"It is a pleasure to meat you, Sir."

Fuhrer Bradley turned to the men.

"Make sure this girl gets to my office back at Central. I have a few things to take care of before I return, then we will further discuss her stay."

"Sir, yes sir!" The men yelled.

"Please come this way." One of the men motioned to Lyndah and she followed.

She turned back to Fuhrer Bradley who was now smiling and waving happily at her. She smiled and waved back. That's when she picked up the Aura. At least, she thought it was an Aura. It felt like many Auras. But that was impossible. She pushed the thought out of her mind and followed the soldier through the gate.

After boarding yet another train and going on another long train ride with a different soldier, Lyndah arrived in Central. Someone must have phoned in about her arrival because a very tall muscular man was waiting for them at the station. He also wore a military uniform and had a blonde moustache. A small curl of hair sprouted triumphantly from a shiny bald head, curling down his forehead. Lyndah had never seen a man this huge.

"Well hello. You must be Lyndah. I am Major Armstrong. I was told to escort you to the Central Command Centre." He spoke in a deep voice.

"Yes, that's me. It's lovely to meet you." She bowed politely.

Armstrong's face lit up.

"Quite the polite young lady."

He saluted the soldier who accompanied her on the train and turned to leave. Lyndah followed close behind, afraid she could get easily lost. Once outside the station, they approached a car. Armstrong proceeded to open the passenger door.

"Right this way, miss."

Lyndah put her luggage in the back seat and sat down. Major Armstrong got into the driver's seat and started up the vehicle. Once they were on their way, Armstrong decided to strike conversation.

"So, I hear you're from Aurora."

"Yes, that's right." Lyndah was a little shocked by the sudden break of silence.

"So what brings you to Amestris?" Armstrong sounded interested.

Lyndah shifted a little in her seat.

"Well... I was kind of out casted as a child, so I never felt I belonged. I had a dream telling me I should come here, so I did." She looked up at Armstrong.

He was silent for a moment, before turning his face, tears streaming down his face.

"Oh dear that's awful for such a lovely girl to be out casted by her peers!"

Lyndah was completely taken aback.

"No really, it's fine. Please don't be upset."

After a short drive and an unbearable lecture about how 'kids can be so cruel', they arrived at Central Command Centre. Lyndah was led through a vast maze of doors and hallways until they came to a door bearing the name 'Bradley'. Two men stood at either side of the door.

"This is Lyndah, the girl the Fuhrer wanted to see." Armstrong alerted the two men.

"Of course. Come right in." The man to the right spoke up and they both saluted.

The man who had spoken knocked on the door and opened it a small portion.

"Sir, the girl is here."

He then opened the door and stepped aside so Lyndah and Armstrong could go inside. In the room were several military men. Several soldiers stood at the edges of the room, while only a few higher ranked men and a woman sat around the desk. At the desk was Fuhrer Bradley.

How did he get here so fast? Lyndah thought to herself. There was also another man standing a small ways behind him with his arms crossed and his eyes closed.

"Ahh, Lyndah. Please, take a seat." Fuhrer Bradley offered with a smile, gesturing to the seat directly in front of the desk.

Lyndah approached the desk and sat down. The man standing behind Fuhrer Bradley opened one eye to look at Lyndah. His brown messy hair dangled lightly around his features. Something deep within him stirred when he saw the girl and he opened his other eye to watch what happened.

"So, Lyndah. I've never met an Aura Alchemist before. You could prove very useful to our military." Fuhrer Bradley started off.

Lyndah was taken aback; she hadn't expected to be offered such a proposition on her arrival. She shuffled a little uncomfortably in her seat.

"I never came here to fight. But if people need protecting, then I will."

Fuhrer Bradley contemplated her response.

"Well that's fine. I will have you stay in your own apartment here in Central. To earn your keep, I would like you to type up files for me. Not too big a job." He instructed then turned to a dark haired man to Lyndah's left. "Colonel Mustang, I know the Elric brothers are still doing their own research. I'd like you to introduce Lyndah to them. Her knowledge may be of use to them. She can assist them with that."

"Yes, Sir." Colonel Mustang nodded.

"Also Lyndah, if you see citizens who need assistance, if you can use your alchemy to help them, I encourage you to do so. That way by staying here, you are also giving back to the community. I'll have my assistant show you to your apartment." The Fuhrer dug around in one of his desk drawers and pulled out a key. "I had my family stay in that apartment while our house was being renovated. I'm sure it will be to your liking."

He handed Lyndah the key.

"Thank you, Sir." She bowed her head gratefully.

Fuhrer Bradley motioned to the man behind him.

"Vincent, please show this young lady the way to her apartment and the office Mustang is currently borrowing."

Vincent nodded his head and walked towards the door. Lyndah stood from her seat and began to follow him. As she got to the door, she turned around.

"Thank you so much everyone." She bowed.

"Glad to have you among us. Hope to see you around, Lyndah." Fuhrer Bradley said gleefully.

Lyndah and Vincent walked silently down a hallway. Lyndah looked over at him. He was a fairly young officer; she figured he must be skilled to have made it to Fuhrer's assistant so young. That's when she felt it. The Aura was a lot like what she felt when she met the Fuhrer. It wasn't right. It felt like far more than just one person. She shook the feeling away. Maybe her nerves were making her cloudy?

Vincent looked towards her. She was now looking around taking in the building. For some reason, he felt drawn to her. He just couldn't figure out why.

They stopped in front of an office.

"This is Mustang's temporary office until he goes back to his station in West City." His tone seemed uninterested and distracted.

"Uh, okay." Lyndah replied with slight unease.

Vincent then turned to continue through the building. Sometime later, they came to an apartment.

"This one's yours." Vincent gestured towards the door.

Lyndah slowly unlocked the door and opened it. It was dark inside. She felt around for a light switch and turned on the light. It was a spacious apartment that started off in a lounge room. A dining area sat behind it and a kitchen was to the right of it. A wall divided the kitchen from a hallway which could be accessed from the lounge and from a small doorway at the other end of the kitchen. At the end of the hallway to the left, was the bathroom. Between the bathroom and kitchen was a small laundry that led out onto a balcony and opposite the laundry, was a large bedroom.

Lyndah looked around the apartment silently. Vincent sensed her discomfort, realising he hadn't been very welcoming and decided to put on a friendlier tone.

"Make yourself at home! If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask me." He said with a smile.

Lyndah breathed, feeling more relaxed. She smiled back at him.

"Thank you so much."

Vincent closed the door and walked back down the hall. Lyndah took her suitcase to the bedroom and started to unpack. This didn't seem so bad. She pondered at the thought of the Elric brothers who she was still to meet.

I hope they're nice. She thought to herself.

The man known as Vincent wondered into an empty room and closed the door. He took a seat and sighed. Red sparks engulfed him and his formed changed to a younger man closer to Lyndah's age. He had long greenish-black hair that flopped untidily out of a black headband. He wore black feminine clothing and bore an Ouroborus tattoo on the outside of his left thigh. He rested his head on his hand and began to think about the girl he had just met. Why did she intrigue him? He hated humans. What was so different about her that it made him want to get to know her? He just couldn't figure it out.

"Guess I'll just keep an eye on her." He decided in vain.