The Quest: Philosopher's Stone

Author's Notes: Another tragic chapter… that's all I have to say…

Kagome: No… Nina she –gets covered on the mouth by Ed-

Ed: Don't spoil it Kagome…

Chapter 11: A Chimera's Cry

-Ed and Kagome's bedroom-

(A/N: Ed and Kagome don't sleep together, they have separate beds!) The next morning, Kagome woke up. She yawned, "What time is it?" she asked. Ed was there looking out the window, for he woke up too.

"Oh, I think it's about 7:00 in the morning I guess." Ed replied as he got off the bed. He then moved his metal arm back and forth to see if it still works.

Kagome looked at Ed closely, he saw how sad and depressed. She knew he was hurt after Nina and Alexander were transformed into a chimera. Kagome sighed sadly. She stepped out of the bed and put on her brown school shoes.

Ed put on his red hood coat without putting his black overcoat. Ed sighed, "Kagome, do you want to go and eat breakfast?" he asked and tried to smile. Ed couldn't forget about that night when he found out that Mr. Tucker did that horrible thing.

"Yeah sure, be out in a sec!" Kagome smiled. Ed grinned and left. Kagome then looked at the window.

The vision last night… could it be true that… Kikyo came here? Probably not, it was just maybe a dream…

Kagome sighed as she grabbed her brush from her bag and started brushing her hair carefully. She then saw something sticking out of Ed's luggage bag. She took it out curiously and saw a picture of his mother, Ed, and Al.

Kagome frowned, she knew how miserable life is after Ed's mother died. She was still curious of what ever happened to her father. Kagome yawned; she was still a bit tired. Kagome put the picture back in Ed's luggage bag and went out.

-Hallway-

Kagome was walking slowly until she bumped into Riza Hawkeye. "Oh good morning Miss Hawkeye." Kagome bowed and smiled respectively. "Good morning Miss Higurashi." Riza smiled as she passed by her to go to her room.

Kagome glanced at Riza,

She sure was in a hurry…

As Kagome was walking she saw Al and Shippo went out of their rooms, "Hello Al and Shippo!" Kagome waved. She then noticed how sad they were. Shippo had a bit tears in his eyes. "Guys… I know how sad you are… I am sad too…" Kagome sighed.

Shippo sniffed, "Kagome, do you know where Nina is now?"

Kagome looked at Shippo and knelt down so she can face him. "I don't know Shippo, I didn't ask Colonel Mustang yet. Ed reported it to him. I just know that Nina and Alexander is going to be okay." Kagome smiled.

"She is?" Shippo's face lit up. Kagome replied, "I sure hope so, and maybe when we find the Philosopher's Stone we can cure her once more." Shippo smiled and hugged Kagome, Al felt happy, as Shippo was a bit happy.

-1 Hour Later: Mustang's Office-

Roy Mustang was in his paper work again. He was so busy that his head gave him a headache. "Sir, you alright?" Riza asked as she glanced at Roy who as rubbing his head.

"I just have a little headache because of this paperwork." Roy sighed as he kept signing and writing things.

Suddenly the door knocked, "Come in." Riza said. Kagome and Ed came in. Roy looked at the two teens, "Yes Kagome? Yes Edward?" he asked. The two sat down. Kagome was the first one to say something, "Colonel Mustang, do you know what happened to Mr. Tucker, Nina, and Alexander?" she asked.

Roy looked at Kagome, "Tucker is going to have his license revoke. Nina and Tucker will be… left to be research by an army commander."

Ed and Kagome's eyes widened.

"NO! SHE CAN'T BE LEFT IN A RESEARCH!" Ed objected as he clenched his fist. "Ed…" Kagome tried to calm him. "I DON'T WANT HER TO BE LIKE AN EXPERIMENT OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT! WHY DON'T YOU JUST LEAVE HER TO A FAMILY!"

Roy sighed as he stood up.

"I am sorry Edward, she must be researched." He replied. Ed then stood up and stormed off. Kagome followed him.

Roy sighed and went back to his paperwork.

-Outside the Office-

Al and Shippo knew what they were talking about. Then Ed slammed the door open. Al and Shippo gasped. Kagome followed him out the door. "That can't just damn happen!" Ed shouted outside.

"But Ed…" Kagome said but was cut-off. "BUT NOTHING! WE GOT TO STOP THIS! NINA CAN'T BE JUST EXPERIMENTED!" Ed stormed off outside to find this arm commander guy that Roy Mustang spoke of.

Kagome was beginning to get worried about Ed's attitude that it reminded her of Inuyasha. Shippo and Al looked at Ed and followed him. They too objected that Nina couldn't be experimented. Kagome also followed them.

-Outside Headquarters-

It started to rain again, it used to be a sunny day but suddenly it started raining. Ed ran outside and saw a large package car. There he saw a cage…

His eyes widened, it was Nina/Alexander!

"NO YOU CAN'T SEND HER TO THIS RESEARCH!" Ed ran after the man who was about to get Nina/Alexander in the package car.

The man was big and said, "Sorry kid, we can't let this thing out. It's the rules."

Kagome, Al, and Shippo saw Ed talking to a guy who seems to have Nina/Alexander in the cage. "NINA! ALEXANDER!" Shippo called out as he ran through the rain. "SHIPPO!" Kagome and Al yelled at the same time.

"BUT YOU GOT TO LET NINA OUT PLEASE!" Ed pleaded but the man objected. "SHUT UP KID! I NEED TO GO BACK TO WORK!" Ed was getting pissed off that he kicked the guy on the face hard and grabbed the cage.

Kagome saw him and approached him, "ED WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" She said.

Ed tried to destroy the cage where Nina/Alexander was kept. Shippo then came, "Ed, is she okay?" Shippo asked.

"Don't worry, I'm releasing her so we can help her." Ed replied as he tried to break open the cage. Kagome and Al approached them.

"Brother, don't you think this is a bit crazy?" Al asked. Ed glanced at Al, "But we have to save her. You know you don't want her being experimented!" Al then nodded and help Ed break the cage open.

Kagome turned around as he saw the big guy standing up. "Guys, hurry!" she told them. Ed and Al then break open the cage. But after that, Nina/Alexander came running out fast.

Shippo's eyes widened, "NINA!" he yelled as he ran after it quickly. Kagome, Al, and Ed followed Shippo.

-Alleyway in Main Street-

It was pouring hard now, Nina/Alexander were still running until it stop. Nina/Alexander was now breathing heavily. Suddenly a man came and stopped in front of her.

He was soaking wet and glared at Nina/Alexander. The chimera looked up at the man curiously as tears fall down her eyes.

The man then took out his right arm and put it on the chimera's head. The chimera just breathes heavily.

"Don't worry… I will free you from the pain." The man whispered as his right hand started glowing red.

Shippo then saw Nina/Alexander with the man. "NINA!" He yelled as he was running to them. The man then suddenly… destroyed the chimera. The chimera cried as it was destroyed. It's blood came splattering on the wall leaving its remains.

Shippo gasped and his eyes widened.

Tears fell down from his innocent green eyes as he saw the blood on the wall. The man just looked at him and jumped to the other side of the wall.

Shippo knelt down and started crying hard.

"Nina…"

Kagome, Al, and Ed came and saw the remains of the poor chimera. Everyone gasped.

"No…" Ed whispered as tears fell. Kagome's chocolate brown eyes formed tears as she approached Shippo and hugged him.

Inside, Al's soul was crying as he saw the blood shed wall of the chimera…

That was the most devastating and horrific thing they ever saw…

Author's Notes: That is really sad… poor Nina. I hope you guys review and tell me what you think…

Kagome: -is crying a bit- that was so…

Ed and Al: SAD! –Sniffs-

Me: Ed, I never saw you this sad! Oh and everyone please review! See you soon!

Shippo: -crying hard- Nina! NO!