As promised, here's an extra chapter today for Ookamilupin! Enjoy!

...I got tired of doing disclaimers- check the first three chapters if you need to...


- -PATH- -

Lying awake, well past mid-night, they lay. The Tucker residence was comfortable enough- that wasn't the problem.

No, it was the task before them that was daunting. Passing the state alchemist exam would not be easy.

But it wasn't the only thing on their minds.

"Hey Al?" One asked through the darkness.

"Yes?" A slight echo followed this voice, like it was speaking from far away and through a metal can.

"Do...Do you think we took the right path?" The first voice asks, hesitant at first, then prompting the question.

From the other there is no response. Hands behind head, the prompter waits for an answer. But still none comes.

In truth, the second does not know.

"'Night Al." The first says, and rolls over. He no longer needs an answer.

"'Night..."

Street lamps shone in the window in place of the moon. The light shines off one's metallic body.

And still, he pondered the question.

- -Fin- -