Author's Note
In all seriousness I don't own Sailor Moon or Fullmetal Alchemist, yet the concept is mine. Please don't take it without my consent… PLEASE…
Sorry for the short chapter... this task was a little too good to be true...enjoy!
Sailor Moon and the Philosopher's Stone
Chapter 7: Powers of Observation
"I can't believe you're that loud!" Ed screamed. Here was the deal. They got through the killer man-eating flowers, and now came face-to-shin with a man who was short enough to pass off for a baby doll, given proper attire.
"I can't believe you're that short," the doll man replied. This time, Al grabbed Ed.
"HOW DARE YOU CALL ME SHORT WHEN YOU'RE TEN TIMES SMALLER THAN I AM PIPSQUEAK?"
"Edward, the Fullmetal Alchemist I presume," the doll man said. "And you're Roy, the Flame Alchemist, correct?"
Roy was a little surprised. After being whisked here, it would seem awkward if someone knew about him. He nodded.
"And you lovely matched ladies must be the Sailor Scouts Moon, Mars, Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter. Then who are you in the suit, and you with the wrench?"
"I'm sorry, but I'm just a little crept out that you knew Ed's name."
"I know it only because it's part of the next game."
"If there just a chance you could just pass us," Sailor Moon started, as the doll man gave her an angry, cold, look. "Never mind."
"This next test is going to be much more difficult than what Leaflet has asked you to complete," the doll man said. "You will have to guess my name."
"Did we just get thrown into the book of Rumplestiltskin?" Winry asked.
"No my dear," the doll man said. "In fact, if I guess your two names before you can figure out mine, then this game is over and you all will die."
"Don't we get any hints?" Sailor Venus asked.
"You have all the hints you need," the doll man said, as he started. "Abigail?"
"Huh?" the group asked.
"Nope," the doll man sighed. "the clock's ticking."
"How do we have all the hints we need to know?" Sailor Moon exclaimed. The group gathered into a circle.
"Well, we got the names of three of them," Sailor Venus said. "Binder, Leaflet, and Paige. Maybe that will help us."
"Abby? No."
"Are the enemies here really that corny?" Ed asked.
"Don't ask unless you want that answer," the doll man exclaimed. "Adele? No."
"Look at his clothes," Winrey whispered. "There's a letter A on them."
"I don't believe it could be that easy," Ed said simply. "His name is relevant to books, and starts with an A?"
"Alpha?" Sailor Mars suggested, as the doll man suddenly screeched.
"No no no! No one ever guesses my name that fast! Never!" he cried. "I didn't even get one of your names! Not one!"
"I can't believe it," Ed whispered. "They ARE that corny."
"Dear brother, please quit shouting," a new voice said, as another doll man came from the shadows. "They haven't passed yet."
"What the? Another one?" Sailor Jupiter asked.
"Yes, I am Beta," the other doll man introduced. "You may have some observational skills, but here comes the next test of observation. You will find that I can now blow up random places. If you can tell me why, then you pass. If not, then you will die."
"What good are skills of observation?"
"If you plan to read the book, you must be able to read between the lines of text. Not only that, you must be able to see through the traps that we have placed around it," Beta announced. "You have ten minutes to solve my riddle."
He then put his hands behind his back, as they saw the first explosion come up right in front of them.
"RUN!" Al cried. Alpha seemed to be crying, as the group dashed away, to avoid as much of the blast as possible. That began a game of dodge-the-bombs, until Sailor Moon tripped, and right onto a bomb!
"SAILOR MOON!" the Sailor Scouts cried. The explosion erupted, and poor Sailor Moon was caught in the blast. The Sailor Scouts stood in shock until the blast died down, and Sailor Moon was laughing.
"Whoa," Al whispered. "She is strong."
"SAILOR MOON!" the girls cried, happy.
"It's an illusion," Sailor Moon announced, as Beta smiled an evil smile.
"Yes," he replied. "You all pass our second test. The power of observation is clearly evident within you."
"She just got lucky and tripped," Ed muttered, as Winry whapped him with her wrench. "What was that for?"
"We're getting to live, right?" Winry replied. "Quit being so cynical Ed!"
"This is stupid," Ed grumbled.
"Stupid, yes, but these powers you have found will help you on this journey," Beta said, as Alpha was still weeping next to him. "Oh for the love of the Book SHUT UP!"
"To find the next of us you must follow the black fog!" Alpha laughed now, as he proved his bipolar personality. The group was instantly lost, even to each other, in the fog.
"AAHH! IT'S FOGGY!" Sailor Moon screamed.
"Just follow the black fog and you'll be fine!" Roy shouted over the clouds.
"Brother!" Al cried. "Is that you?"
"AAHH! LEMME GO!" Sailor Venus screamed.
"Oops, sorry!" Al exclaimed.
"YOU CONFUSED ME WITH A GIRL!" Ed screeched.
"Is that you Sailor Moon?" Sailor Mercury asked, hesitant about reaching out for the blond figure before her.
"Where you are you Sailor Mercury?" Sailor Moon cried out.
"Behind you!" Sailor Mercury replied. She placed her hand on the person in front of her, as she quickly realized her mistake.
"THAT'S IT! I WILL KILL YOU ALL WHEN THESE FOGS CLEAR!" Ed screamed, as Sailor Mercury's cries filled the air. The group sighed, and began to travel through the fog, praying they wouldn't run into Ed…