As soon as they were back in the room Lexi and Samantha fell over laughing. "Ed….." Said Lexi between peals of laughter. "You…."

Ed sat down in a chair, pulling a sheet of notes towards him. "Actually I just said that to avoid the topic. Now if we can continue our research…"

Al nodded and grabbed a book and sat down on the floor. Lexi, still laughing sat down next to him and began looking through one of the books.

"Sam, you might want to change out of those clothes. It may arouse suspicion if a girl is wandering around the military wearing a pair of my boxers." Sam looked down at his shorts she was wearing and nodded. "I think this might fit you…" He said, going over to the closet and pulling out a pair of black shorts and a white tee shirt. Samantha grabbed them and went over to the bathroom to change.

"So, what are we looking for?" Asked Lexi, leafing through the book.

"Any theories on the Philosopher's Stone." Said Al, stopping on an article relating to it.

"See, like this one. 'The Philosopher's Stone, or the Sorcerer's Stone is a major alchemic boost. It is said to amplify the said alchemist's power incredibly so they can perform incredible deeds. Legends surrounding the stone tell of a man who created the stone and as a result a city disappeared in one night.'" Al finished and shut the book.

Samantha came out of the bathroom and put the old clothes on a chair next to Ed. "You do realize that you mat die in the process of this transmutation?" She said, sitting down across from Ed.

Ed looked down at his hands, one metal, one flesh. "Yes. But nothing could be worse then the way we are now. We're sinners marked by God. We trespassed on his domain, and we were punished. At least if we die we'll be with her again." A single tear rolled down his cheek.

"Brother's right. We won't be alone. We never are."

Samantha put her hand on Ed's and looked into his eyes. "If you go down, so will I. You two don't deserve to be like this. Anything we can do to help you we will."

Lexi nodded and looked at Al's armor. "Just because you're in a suit of armor doesn't mean you're not human."

A/N I'm gonna try and update weekly, but I'm sort of stuck on ideas. If you have any just put them in a review and I'll get it!

Sora-chan
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And the pets- Glad that you like it! Heres and update for you!

Kakashi of Leaf – I'm glad to hear you like it!

C0me as y0u are- I was wondering if his mom talked with him too… I think I've tortured Ed enough with the last chapter!