Chapter 2

Edward and Alphonse stepped off the train and were met by a servicemen.

"Hello Mr. Elric," he said, "We have a cab ready to take you to the Magdalene order."

"Thanks." Edward said as he headed towards the cab. The cab drove for about ten minutes before reaching a large church. It pulled up to the front gates and a servicemen opened the door for the Elrics. "Hello sir, go right inside, sister Kate and Father Remington are waiting for you." They both walked into the large courtyard. To the right was a large garden with many different types of flowers. Large trees provided plenty of shade, and the small lake with a fountain in the middle only added to the beauty. "Wow, these guys sure know how to live." Edward said. A man stood at the entrance of the church with a big smile and holding his hand out to shake. "Hello Mr. Elric, I'm Father Remington." He said shaking Ed's hand. "Edward Elric: Fullmetal Alchemist, and this is my brother Alphonse." Ed said motioning towards Alphonse

"Wait, YOU'RE Edward Elric? I'm sorry I thought you were Alphonse. They Told me you were the older brother. I naturally assumed you were the younger, considering your size."

"WHAT DID YOU SAY YOU HALF-WIT PRIEST!" Edward shouted

"Brother please, calm down" Alphonse pleaded.

"Please follow me." Father Remington said quickly to change the conversation

Edward, still fuming, held his tongue and followed Remington. They walked inside into the main chapel. It was big, large enough to fit at least one thousand people. Remington led them through the chapel into a long hallway. They went down the hallway into a room where a nun sat behind a desk. A dying plant sat in the corner of the room.

"Hello Mr. Elric" Said the nun. I'm sister Kate, I called for you.

"Why? What the hell could you want with me?" Ed asked

"There has been many vanishings in the city lately, including many military officials. We were asked to investigate because it's believed the disappearances have something to do with demons, because of that the police have stayed out of the situation."

"Of course, the police don't investigate the paranormal" Ed said.

"Since more military officials have been vanishing, the military felt they needed to do something and didn't like the way we were handling the situation. Personally I believe we are doing the best possible job with what limited evidence and little leads we have. Anyway, I asked for someone who is licensed to investigate the paranormal, and that's when I learned about you Mr. Elric"

Ed rolled his eyes. "Well I'd love to help you, but there's a little law called the seperation of church and state which keeps me from meddling in the church's affairs." Ed said coolly

"Mr. Elric, need I remind you that this is not just the church's issue. The entire city is in a crisis, and if I'm still correct the military is here to protect ALL citizens, including members of the church. Besides, I already spoke to a Mr. Roy Mustang and he and I agreed that this matter shall remain under the table until it is resolved."

Ed frowned, "Damn that Mustang, I'll get him for this" Ed thought. "Fine, well I'll need all the files of the case up to this point. Also, I'll need to see the last crime scene."

Sister Kate smiled, "That's more like it. I'll have my agent who's currently working on this case bring them to you.

Ed stood up and walked out, bumping into a nun.

"Oh, sorry ma'am I……"

Ed stood frozen in place as he stared into her eyes. He only managed to whisper one thing.

"Rosette"