Meeting of the Alchemists

Edward Elric, the FullMetal Alchemist, was waiting in Colonel Roy Mustang's office, after giving his latest report, for his orders. "FullMetal, your next assignment is to train a new state alchemist. You are to be a mentor," Roy stated while cracking a smile.

"Why should I?" asked Ed with a mischievous look in his eye.

Roy continues to smile. "I hear Psirene is a real hottie under the mask…"

Ed blushes dark red and says, "Al and I will be in the library. Send this new alchemist there." Ed leaves the office in a preoccupied state.


Hikari Kokomachi walked down the hall, trying to find Colonel Roy Mustang's office. She was lost. As she looked around for someone to ask for directions, a golden-hair boy rushes down the hallway. He does not see Hikari and runs into her.

"Sorry. I was a bit preoccupied," apologizes the boy.

As Hikari prepares to ask him for directions, a new voice sounds behind her. "Nii-san, are you done?"

"Yeah," replied the boy. "Let's go. I've got a new lead in our research. I'll tell you on the way."

Hikari turns around to see who had been behind her. She sees a seven-foot suit of armor. As the two walk off, Hikari notices that the armor has a hollow sound…

"Hikari," comes another voice from behind. "The Colonel sent me to escort you. I am First Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye. Please follow me." Hawkeye leads Hikari through the hallways to Roy's office. "Colonel Mustang is waiting for you." Hikari enters the office.


"Congratulations Hikari Kokomachi, you are now a State Alchemist." Roy tosses Hikari a watch. "That watch proves that you are a state alchemist. Your title is the CrystalRose Alchemist. You first assignment is to meet the FullMetal Alchemist and help him with his research. He will be your mentor for the time being." Hikari salutes. "Hawkeye here will escort you to the library." Roy smiles mischievously, "If you value your life, I wouldn't call FullMetal short. Good luck CrystalRose."

Hawkeye leads Hikari to the library, while she ponders the Colonel's last statement. "This is where I leave you," states Hawkeye, at the entrance of the library. "The librarians will direct you to FullMetal. Good Luck."

As Hawkeye leaves, Hikari enters the library doors.


Hikari walks up to the main desk. "Excuse me, could you show me to the FullMetal Alchemist?" asks Hikari as she flashes the watch to show she is a State Alchemist.

"Darling, I feel sorry for you. Those two are something else." Hikari gave the librarian a puzzled look. "Only one is a State Alchemist, the older one. The other travels with him and helps him with his research." The librarian hands Hikari a map with the location of the FullMetal Alchemist marked. "This map will guide you to the FullMetal Alchemist. Good Luck"

As Hikari walks away, she thinks, 'Why is everyone telling me good luck? Is there something I should know about the FullMetal Alchemist?' Hikari reaches the door and knocks.

"Come in," sounds a voice from within.

Hikari enters the room and sees the blonde haired boy from earlier. "Sorry, I was told the FullMetal Alchemist would be here. I must have the wrong room."

As Hikari turns to leave, the suit of armor from before brings a new stack of books to the boy at the table. "Here you go Nii-san."

"You must be FullMetal." Comments Hikari to the suit of armor. "I can see why you were given that name. My name is Hikari Kokomachi, the CrystalRose Alchemist."

"I'm the FullMetal Alchemist, Edward Elric," states the boy, slightly peeved. "We are the Elric Brothers."

"Sorry, I didn't expect FullMetal to be so young. Is this your older brother?" asks Hikari, motioning to the suit of armor.

"No, that's my younger brother, Alphonse."

"Nii-san told me that you were to help us with our research. What do you know about the -"

"Not yet Al. Let's let her give us a demonstration of her abilities. If she's talented enough, she could be a valuable asset to our research…and I have the perfect test in mind. Lets head out to the training grounds."


+ Please be nice. This is my first fan fic. I do not claim ownership to FullMetal Alchemist. The only problem is that I and my other half keep arguing over how to write the story. Enjoy and more chapters to come soon.