The Shard Within The Stone

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To all of you who think my fanfiction is precious enough to read... Thank you! I'm not exactly perfect at writing so give me a break. And if you have any tips at all please tell me.

(for my purposes, Naraku killed Kohaku to make his shard even more powerful. Naraku was then killed. Kouga gave up his shards, for kagome of course. And now they're searching for the last few shards.

For Full Metal Alchemist, it's just before the infiltration of the 5th laboratory in Central City.

Full Metal Group

All was quiet. Not a single thing was out of line as well, on such a late night. Except for the lone light on within Roy Mustang's office. But hey, he did work late every now and then. The night watch took no heed of it at all. However, if they were stationed closer to that window, they might have heard quite a ruckuss.

"What! What do you mean I can't go?" Came from inside the room. In a rather furious tone as well, although he did sound a bit young to be in a military building.

"What I mean is that it is far to dangerous for a short, if not valuable, alchemist of your standards to go Edward." Yep, that voice was indeed Roy's. No chance of mistaking such a calm person, in contrast to the mysterious other.

"Did you just call me a super short, almost useless alchemist who wouldn't have a hope of completing this mission?" Ed roared back. Nobody in their right minds would call him short, except for a select few the mighty alchemist cound not intimidate. Unfortuneately, Roy was one of those few.

And so the argument roared on. Ed, by the end of it, was thoroughly enraged. While Roy was mildly frustrated by the stubborness of his subordinate. Of course, eventually, he had let Ed go. But on his own conditions. Frequent, and strict times, when Ed would report his findings. And of course, to catch the next train. Which would be leaving at 8:00 A.M. Only five hours away. That would indeed show the perseverence of his charge, while also being an unorthadox, and light, punishment for his arrogance.

Later that day, two unusual people boarded a train to Central City. A rather tired, if a bit short, young man. Wearing an illustrious red trench coat, and even a set of gloves. Odd indeed, for someone so young. Since they were usually worn by older men of the upper class. Yep, that was indeed Ed, the same young man who had fought with Roy.

As for the second person, who seemed to be travelling with Edward. Well, you could say he was the exact opposit, when it came to appearance. He was rather tall, almost doubling the hieght of Ed. But that wasn't unusual. What was, was the ancient suit of armor which he was garbed in. Adorned with a spike or two per joint. Although the person took extreme care not to bump into a single pedestrian. Most likely from fear of impaling someone.

Once on the train, the peculiar duo not once split up. They simply carried their luggage, a lone suitcase, along with them. Looking in the various compartments, noting the many people who had beat them to compartment after compartment. Hurrying to put stuff away, so that they could finally relax. At this rate, it seemed to Ed that they would not find an unused room.

But, as they neared the last few compartments, they found one."This room's empty, lets take it Al." Ed opened it up, taking a quick glance from right to left. There were two cushioned benches, along the opposite walls of the small area. And above each was a luggage rack. Between the two seats was a feeble looking table. Exactly the same as every other room on this train. Ed set his suitcase upon a rack, and sat down. The armored man foolowed Ed's example, only he sat across from Edward.

Time passed, and the train continued on. Both Ed and the armor clad man sat there, unmoving as they waited for the trip to end. Once, a lady pushing a trolly filled with food a drink interrupted the silence. But upon her request, Ed had declined any offer of water, sandwhiches, and even candy. He even thought she had mistaken him for a child, when she asked if he would like some candy.

After the lady had left, both pople had returned to their trance-like state. That is, untill the voice of a child resounded throughout the compartment. It originated from the armor as well. "Nii-chan, are you alright? You've been pretty quiet lately."

As if nothing was out of the ordinary, Ed replied. "I'm alright Al. It's just Roy and his stupid military rules again." Ed sighed. It wasn't his fault his dream was a little dangerous sometimes. Heck, if Roy knew half the things they did over the years, he'd be heavily restricted at the least. At worst, would be a court marshall. "Anyway, I think we're going to do it this time. We're so close to getting the philosophers stone and returning you to your body. I'm not letting this chance get away." Ed then became quiet, closing his eyes to once again return to his frustrated thoughts, and unatainable sleep.

"Nii-chan," Was all Al could say as well, before going quiet once more as well.

Inu Group

The sun had just begun it's decent below the tree canopy. Allowing an array of oranges, pinks, and purples to mingle with the receeding blue within the sky. Yet, a group of four travellers disregarded the scene full of beauty above them, keen on finding a suitable area to set up camp for the night. A quick conversation was held between the two men, and two women, before splitting up. Each heading in opposit directions perpendicular to the road.

A lone minute later, and the pair which had gone to the right traversed through the underbrush of the forest, and back onto the road. Half a minute of waiting was all that was needed, before the second group returned. Another quick conversation, and the now whole group went right, once again into the underbrush.

The clearing was undisturbed. Pure, in a way, as to how it was untouched in any way. From the wildflowers which dotted the entire area. Intermingles with grass, which, left untamed, was slightly long and unruley. Giving this circle void of trees a rugged, and defiant vibe as well. However, that spell was broken when the same four people from earlier entered.

In the lead was a young man, garbed entirely in traditional red clothing of Sengoku-Jidai. He stopped at the edge, taking a quick glance to the right, and to the left. It didn't appear as if he were simply looking at the scenery, but attempting to spot something else. Surprisingly, what he did next no normal human could have ever done. He leaped into the air, allowing his white hair to swirl as the air ran through it unchecked. Thus allowing a faint glimpse of ears. But not those of a human. No, these ears were of an animalistic character, and atop his head as well. He landed upon a spot almost void of flowers. As well, the grass was shorter to, although still rather long. As if someone had stayed there before, although a while ago. "Oi, Kagome. This is the spot, right here."

"I'm coming Inuyasha!" Replied the girl who had to be Kagome. Now, compared to the rest of them, Kagome was the oddest by far. Unlike the traditional garb of the others, she was dressed in a rather skimpy school uniform of green and white. Odder yet, she was dragging a bike with her, which had a large yellow backpack sitting upon the seat. The straps were tied seculrly so that it would not fall.

The other man and woman followed behind Kagom as well.

They were all young, appearing in their twenties. But either by his clothes, which revealed his position in society as a monk. Or his reserved, and suave movements. He seemed the oldest of them all. He held a staff of his position as well. Although to those who would look closely, and be able to spot anything ususual. They would spy a hand of his covered covered in a glove, and wrapped with beads.

The last of the group was garbed in simple, but colorful clothing. Consisting of a simple shirt and long skirt. Common within the time period of Sengoku-Jidia as well. Although, just like the rest of them, she had her own oddities tied with her as well. Strapped to her back was the largest boomerang you'de ever seen. And it's substance made it appear as if carved from bone. Which would make it extremely heavy. But finding a bone of that size would be impossable, right? On her shoulder perched a cat as well. It didn't appear to be full grown, and it had the oddest markings of black upon it's white fur. But it had two tails.

This group was indeed strange, to say the least.

Time passed. And while the sun sank lower, allowing the darkness of night to take hold, the camp began to look like, well, a camp. In the center was a fire, circled with rocks to prevent a wild fire from occuring. Kagome was cooking.

There was three sleeping bags of modern make circling the fire as well, although at a safe distance of course. On one of which was the fifth member of the group. A small boy snoring the night away, although, like like Inuyasha, he had animalistic features as well. A fluffy tail of auburn coloration.

"Miroku, Sango, the ramen is ready. Better hurry before Inuyasha takes it all again!" Kagome called out to group, while digging in her yellow bag for an unknown object. A few seconds later, she laid out a set of plates, along with a box of utensils.

Taking a plate, and a set of chopsticks each, was the priest Miroku, while the other lady must have been Sango. They each then dished out a plateful of the pasta, then took their seats around the fire.

At that moment, a red blur darted from the trees. Although noone was surprised by the event at all. There stood Inuyasha, slightly irritated with an armful of wood as well. "Why didn't you call me when the ramen was ready! I'm starved."

"Last time you ate it all. Leaving me to cook some more for the rest of us. That's why." Said Kagome, while she dished out a plate, and handed it to the hanyou. "Bedides, we didn't forget you. And we needed the firewood. Now here's your ramen." She handed him the dish, and then began to dish out her own plate.

Not to long after supper, there was a discussion going on. It's what they always did, to recap the events which had taken place, and where next to go.

Of course, Inuyasha used this discussion to vent his frustration. A way to relieve the stress from their current success, so to say. "Twelve damn weeks, and still no sign of a shard! Are you sure you haven't felt a thing Kagome?"

Tiredly, Kagome replied. The same way she had, every single time this topic came up. "I'm sure of it Inuyasha. There's simply no sign of it anywhere."

"Perhaps we should turn in for the night. It's been a long day, and the sooner we get up, the sooner we shall make it to Lady Kaede's villiage." Miroku then stood up, and headed towards his own sleeping bag. Sango soon followed, and Kagome soon after that as well. Inuyasha leapt into the tree above Kagome though. Landing upon a branch within said tree, a thick one which would support his wieght.

In mere minutes, everyone except Inuyasha was asleep.

CHAPTER ONE

So, what do you think? Not bad for a first fanfic? If you want me to keep going, Review!

Well, I revamped it a bit. Added more detail then what it was before. Practically doubled it's size. Tell me what you think.

As for the other chapters, I'm rewriting them as well.