A/N before I get any farther it will be about a year before the State Alchemist join the war in Ishval. Other things will happen in between now and then. Roy will be participating in the war. Roy may seem slightly out of character right now. He becomes the Flame Alchemist we all know and love during the war. Enjoy! I would also like to thank Kourtney and our guest reviewer for their reviews. I'm glad you guys like it.

Alex's POV

He was in Potter manor when word came of the Azkaban break out. His father walked in pale as a ghost while his mother was cooking breakfast. He asked cheerfully," Dad what wrong? You look like a ghost?" James looked between his son and his wife before taking a seat at the table. He said solemnly," There has been a breakout in Azkaban. Peter escaped."

Alex paled looking almost translucent as he said," He couldn't have escaped. Azkaban is the most guarded prison in England." James said," He did I saw the cell myself. Peter, the Lestranges, and several of the other death eaters that had been put away broke out."

Alex asked," Dad what are we going to do?" James shook his head and said looking at them meaningfully," After breakfast we are going to Hogwarts. Alex pack your trunk we will be staying there until the end of the summer. Albus thinks that Peter is after you so that he can try and bring back his master. So Hogwarts is the safest place for you."

Alex was about to argue that he didn't want to go when his father shot him a look. Normally his father would let him do whatever he wanted. He was the boy who lived after all. He stomped angrily up to his room where he began to pack what he would need for the next two weeks, until school started. Unwillingly, his thoughts turned to his squib of a twin brother who had run away eight years ago.

His mother had cried for days when she found out her youngest son had run away to Merlin knows where. He cared little for his brother the brat should not have left. Alex knew that if he ever saw his brother again he would either break his nose or curse him. He should have been proud to be the younger brother to the boy who lived.

With a sigh he pushed his trunk closed locking it. He left his trunk for the house elves to bring down before heading back downstairs for something to eat. An hour later he found himself in the Headmaster's office in Hogwarts. Albus Dumbledore was the current headmaster of Hogwarts and had to be at least 150 years old. The old man looked his age at this moment. It was obvious the break out was effecting him just like Alex's father.

The blue eyes turned to Alex and asked," How are you doing Alex? Anything you need to tell me!" Alex shook his head and said," No, Headmaster. I'm just looking forward to going to Hogsmeade this year with my friends. Do you think Ron and Hermione will be able to visit me while I stay here?"

Dumbledore gave him a nod and said," Of course my boy. I will also be looking for a bodyguard around your age. Before you start it will only be for when you go to Hogsmeade. I will try to get someone close to your age so they will not look suspicious." James looked thunderous as he said," Absolutely not! Alex can handle himself! After all he is the one who defeated You-Know-Who."

Dumbledore said with a sigh," He is still a 13 year old boy who needs someone to watch his back. An old friend of mine suggested a country known as Amestris. They are well known for the powerful soldiers. I will get one who is young enough to pass off as a friend or cousin." Lily pushed Alex out of the room and said," Why don't you go to your room. Your father and I need to sort this out."

Alex looked like he too wanted to argue but the look on his mother's face prevented it. He stomped back to the rooms that Dumbledore had made for them.

Roy's POV

The next day I awoke late in the morning with my head pounding. Last night had been one of the best nights in my life. When I came home with my State Alchemist pocket watch my mother had been ecstatic. She invited my friends Riza Hawkeye, Jason who like me had been disowned at a young age to have a party in my honor.

Ross's father had passed away the year before leaving her an orphan and me without a teacher. He had been the closest thing to a real father I ever had and his death had hit me hard. He was probably rolling in his grave now at the fact I became a State Alchemist. He always called them the State's dogs. I planned to change that so that the Alchemist were no longer looked down upon but were seen as heroes.

Changing into jeans and a tee-shirt I placed the pocket watch in my pocket, and went downstairs. My mother was cooking eggs bacon and toast for breakfast when I walked in. She handed me a plate as I hugged her good morning. I said after a mouthful of eggs," I will get my area assignment this morning. The Furher said I will likely not get placed in central. So this will be our last breakfast together."

She smiled and said," I always knew one day you would go off to find your destiny. Don't worry about me Roy your place is elsewhere. Do what your heart desires and never forget where you come from. If you don't write I will personally hunt you down though." I smiled warmly and said," Yes ma'am."

Once I was finished with breakfast I packed my bags so that I could leave immediately. On my way to the command post I stopped by Riza's house to say goodbye only to find her gone. The neighbor had said that she left very early this morning with all her belongings packed. When I arrived at the command post I was directed to the quartermaster.

After an hour I was fitted with several uniforms. I went to the staff sergeant he barely glanced at me before asking," Name?" I replied my tone cold," Roy Mustang. State Alchemist."

The man gave me a sharp look and said," Proof." I pulled out the silver pocket watch and showed it to him. He said shaking his head," You alchemist keep getting younger and younger. You're going to Eastern Command. You are to catch the next train out."

I snapped a quick salute before hurrying off so that I would miss the train. I raced to the train station and barely made it on time. As the train departed I took one last look at the only place I had ever called home. I swore that I would become one of the top State Alchemist and return home.