The Quest: Philosopher's Stone

Author's Notes: Another chapter of my crossover! I hope everyone enjoys!

Ed: Is the dumb dog coming up again?

Me: Maybe…

Chapter 5: A Special Gift

-Shou Tucker Residence-

A few months past and it was already winter. The National Alchemist Test was drawing near for the brothers, Edward and Alphonse. As for Kagome, she was still researching about the Philosopher's Stone and how to combine it with the Shikon Jewel.

"Kagome, did you get more research about the Philosopher's Stone?" Ed asked as he approached Kagome who was studying on the desk. Kagome looked up at Ed, "Sort of, but there's no fact about combining the Stone with my Jewel." Kagome sighed.

Kagome and Ed became as close as ever. They've become friends over the past months. Kagome also became close to Alphonse even Nina. Shippo also became close to Nina and Alphonse too.

"Ed, the National Alchemist Test is coming soon you know that?" Kagome glanced at Ed who was reading another book.

"Yeah, I've learned so much about Alchemy over the past months…" Ed sighed as he glanced at the words he was reading.

"Kagome, did you make as much research?" Al chimed in the conversation. Kagome nodded, "Yeah, but I still didn't find the fact how to combine the Stone with the Jewel."

"Oh, I hope you do so you can cure your friend." Al said as he went back to reading. After Kagome heard him say that she became worried as ever.

Inuyasha… I hope your okay… I still need to find the stone… and how to combine it with the Jewel…

"Kagome!" Nina's voice called out from out the library. Kagome turned around, "Yes Nina?" she asked.

Little Nina ran to her with Shippo and Alexander. Alexander then saw Ed… you know what happens.

"NYAAAHHHH!"

"BARK! BARK!" Once again Alexander had tackled Ed down to the ground. Ed's face was again flat on the floor. Al started laughing, "Brother, you are so immature!"

"Alexander, silly dog!" Shippo giggled at the dog that was over the young Alchemist's body.

Al then helped Ed, who again said, "I TOLD YOU CANINE FIEND THAT I, EDWARD ELRIC THE STATE ALCHEMIST WILL FIGHT YOU AND WIN!" He then started chasing the dog around the library. Everyone laughed at Ed who was chasing the dog around the room hysterically.

"What were you calling me for Nina?" Kagome asked. Nina then looked at the teen girl, "Kagome, could you help me and Shippo bake hot brownies for the winter?" she asked.

"Pretty please!" Shippo and Nina both said with a puppy pout. Kagome couldn't refuse, "Alright, a little break from my research won't kill me." Kagome smiled as she went with the two children in the kitchen.

"Hey Al and Ed, you want to come and help us?" Shippo asked before he left. "Yeah sure, what about you brother?" Al asked his brother who was busily reading now. "You go along Al while I study okay?" Ed smiled at his brother.

"Okay brother." Al nodded as he went with the three in the kitchen.

-Kitchen-

"Everyone ready?" Shippo asked.

"Ready!" Nina shouted with a smile. Kagome put on her apron and Al too since Nina forced him too.

"Baking equipment ready?" Kagome asked the three. Al took out the equipment stuff and put it on the table.

"READY KAGOMEY!" Nina giggled.

"Baking Time!" Al said as he began to put the ingredients in. Kagome helped with the ingredients while Shippo and Nina mixed.

"I haven't baked for awhile!" Al said to Kagome.

"Me too, I really missed baking." Kagome giggled as she read the ingredients and double-checked everything.

"How about we add chocolate chips?" Nina suggested, "So it would be more sweet!"

"Okay, Al take out the chocolate chips in the pantry." Kagome told Al. Al nodded and took out the chocolate chips and put it on the table.

"Now we will put it in the oven for 20 minutes." Nina said as she read the ingredients. Kagome nodded as she put it in the oven. Everyone applaud as they succeeded on baking the hot brownies.

"I hope Edward likes them." Kagome blabbered out. Nina, Shippo, and Al looked at her with confused faces. Shippo then smiled, "Kagome, do you LIKE Ed?" he asked.

Kagome blushed lightly, "No! Were just close friends you know?" she smiled.

"Hey guys can I tell you something?" Al asked everyone approached him. "Today is Ed's 15th birthday, and Hughes has a party for him in his house. Everyone is invited… but we have to keep this a secret!" Al whispered.

"But don't we have to get a gift for him?" Nina said loudly.

"Yeah we need to get a gift for him!" Shippo yelled.

Al covered their mouths, "Guys, be quiet he might come and…"

"What gift?" Ed chimed in and came into the kitchen. He had a curious face as he looked at everyone. He even saw Al's hands on Nina and Shippo's mouth. Al then let go.

"Okay, why did it turn into the silent mode here? Are you keeping something?" Ed asked as he approached them slowly.

"No were not! We were just baking brownies!" Shippo laughed nervously and sweat dropped.

"I know something's wrong here…" Ed said but then the brownies scent stopped him from being curious.

"Something smells good…" He sighed and sniffed the brownies scent.

"That's the brownies." Kagome explained. "It's still not cook yet so you have to really wait."

"Man, I am so hungry already from studying so hard… and chasing the dumb dog!" Ed shouted as he looked at the brownies in the oven. He can smell the sweet chocolaty scent in the oven and coming to his nose.

Ed then glanced at them one more, "Okay, I'll leave you all now with the brownies." He then left the room. Everyone sighed with relief.

"Good thing he didn't know about you-know-what!" Al sighed. "You know my brother, he can find out things very easily. So you three have to keep shut about this."

The three nodded.

-20 Minutes Later-

The brownies were finally cooked and ready to eat. Kagome took the brownies out of the oven carefully. Nina put out a big plate were the brownies would be put in. "Okay, the brownies are ready." Kagome giggled as she put the brownies carefully in the plate.

"I'm going to give one to my dad really quick!" Nina said as she left the kitchen. "Okay Nina!" Kagome called out to her as she took a bite of a brownie.

Suddenly, Ed came running in the room with a very hungry face. "Brownies finally baked?" Ed asked as he looked at the brownies in the plate. "Yeah they sure are!" Kagome smiled as she took another bite of her brownie. Ed grabbed two and ate them at the same time.

"I guess the brownies are going to be empty soon!" Kagome giggled. Ed gulped them and grinned, "Yupp!" After Ed left Al came in.

"Kagome, come here." Al said to Kagome. Kagome nodded and approached Al.

"Kagome, I want you to occupy Ed for a while. Me, Shippo, and Nina are going to town and buy Ed a gift for his birthday." Al told Kagome. Kagome replied, "Yeah sure."

"Thanks Kagome!" Al said as he went to get Nina and Shippo.

After Al got Shippo and Nina they left to go buy a gift for Ed. Kagome was left alone with Ed now.

-Library-

Ed was studying again after he ate the two brownies. He then wondered where Al, Shippo, and Nina went so he stood up and went to the doorway but then Kagome stopped him.

"Hey Kagome, where's Al, Shippo, and Nina." He asked with a grin. Kagome then smiled nervously, "Oh, they went out to buy some more brownie ingredients! Nina really wanted to make more!"

Ed was getting suspicious, "They did… oh…"

Kagome laughed nervously, "Yeah they did, they'll be back in a while. Oh and Ed…" Ed turned around before he went back to studying, "Yeah?"

Kagome held her skirt tight and gripped it tightly. "I was w-wondering… could you show me around town? Please?" she blushed nervously. Ed's eyes widened, "Sure Kagome, since you're so confused around here I'll show you!" Ed then grinned at her. Kagome looked up and blushed hot red.

"Thanks you…" Kagome then looked up at him and smiled. It was Ed's turn to blush now!

-In A Book Shop-

"I think Ed should buy this look, it's all about Alchemy Tales!" Al held up a book to Nina and Shippo.

"But what about this?" Shippo held up a book that says Alchemy Stories and Facts. "Nope, Ed already read that book!" Al said, as he looked more. Nina was strolling around the bookshop until a book dropped in front of her. It says:

The Priestess and the Alchemists

Nina then approached the book and opened it. She then saw a picture of a priestess that looked exactly like Kagome! The priestess held a bow and arrow in her hand. Her long silk black hair was tied in a delicate ponytail. Her name was written on the bottom:

Kikyo: Priestess/Miko of the Feudal Era Tale

"Kagome!" Nina said then she turned the page. She then saw a picture of a man with his hair pony-tailed. He had blonde hair and brownish-blonde eyes. He wore sort of a blue man's kimono. He also had a book in his hand that says 'Alchemy'. His name was written on the bottom:

Elric: Alchemist

"Elric? Edward!" Nina shouted that Al and Shippo heard her. Al approached her, "What's that book?" Al asked then he saw a picture of the man that Nina saw. It looked exactly like Edward!

"Edward? Is that he?" Al said in shock he then saw then name… Elric. He was shocked, was that his ancestor?

He then looked at the other page where the priestess picture was. He was also in shock that the girl looked like Kagome!

"Do you think Ed would like it?" Nina asked.

"Yeah, he sure will… let's buy it for him." Al then bought the book and finally they have a present for Ed!

Author's Notes: The book they bought for Ed is going to be a prequel story of this story. After this is complete i might write the prequel so you will alol understand it. And Elric (the guy in the book) is actually reincarnated to Edward.

Ed: So you mean I'm reicarnated?

Me: Duh! I hope you all like it and please review!