Disclaimer: I do not own Sherlock Holmes or Fullmetal alchemist… I wish I did. But I enjoy reading about them.

Chapter 1

Story 2: The story of the Mysterious employer

"Well… Mr.Elric about some time now I have been employed at a mine digging for…almost anything" Armstrong said I watched Edward nod his head taking in the information.

"It was just a couple of days ago that I had started to get the impression that I would never meet this boss of mine." He took a breath and continued. " So I went to the office that was a little a ways from the mine. Once I got there though they did not permit me to enter. It was heavily guarded"

"Hmm" Edward nodded for him to continue the story.

"Well I tried the next day but it was boarded up and abandoned apparently there had been no one there at all over the years." His eyes were downcast. "Everyone of the workers were positively shocked and bamboozled by that information."

" I see the problem are you positive that something was there in that building to begin with?" Edward asked looking at the man in front of us.

The man nodded " yes there was everyone of the workers were sure of it. That's why I came to you hoping that you might be able to figure it out."

That's when I decided to state my opinion "Well now this might not be the most interesting of situations. But it is a mystery." I said tapping my chin thoughtfully a habit of mine.

"I see but will you help us figure out what has happened, Mr.Elric?" Armstrong had tears running down his face once again.

Edward sat up straight and stared Armstrong right in the eye. "Mr. Armstrong, we will be happy to take the case give us three days and we will have it solved. Guaranteed!"

With that Alex Armstrong of the Armstrong line walked to the door. "I await for the news, Mr.Elric. Thank you for your consideration."

Armstrong left the building leaving two minds pondering about what would happen.

The next day

I had woken up early from my slumber. I had also had much trouble attaining sleep last night for my thoughts were on the mystery. At first I thought it wouldn't be much fun but then after thinking about it, it sounds quite intriguing.

As I got to the kitchen I found Edward already sitting down reading the morning newspaper and nibbling a piece of toast.

I looked towards the headline 'so the police know about this case then'

For the headline in dark bold letters read 'MINERS HAVE NO MANAGER' then in smaller letters: 'was there ever one or was it just a hoax'

"Ahh, Good morning Alphonse you are up early I see." Edward said with that dignified voice that made people wonder if he wasn't a adult in a 19 year olds body.

Yep. You heard that right. The famous detective Edward Elric was only 19 years old.

Me myself am only 18. "Good morning to you as well, Edward. And it is not that early if you already have the paper."

"You are observant and intelligent to qualities which are nice when a specially difficult case happens to rear its head, that and you are and excellent listener not to mention a companion." Edward chuckled lightly.

About two hours later, both were fed, cleansed and ready to go investigate the mine and the surrounding area.

Hopefully they will find something to give them a lead on where to solve this mystery.

Hi I told you the chapters would be shorter and that because I have to get some ideas takes out Sherlock Holmes book okay I won't cheat.

These ideas and cases are all original.

Off Topic: did you know singing takes more out of you then dancing

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