inna…I live…I'm really sorry for not updating..Been busy and uncreative --. Hopefully things will continue full swing from now on. Eh we'll see. Thank you everyone for reviewing . To Halfmetal Alchemist, sorry but I haven't gotten far into watching Inuyasha. SORRY D:. I only have watched about three episode.

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Chapter 8: Suspect: Al

Al stared up at the sky, as a large spacecraft soared above head, disappearing amongst the unimaginable tall skyscrapers. Another weird world, he thought to himself in annoyance. He really wanted to get back to his world. He missed it's simplicity and the non scary metal birds.

The tall suit of armor walked on the side walk and as usual the crowd stared. It didn't really bother him though. He was quite used to it. In a way he wished Ed was here with him. At least then he'd have someone to talk to.

Al trudged on in search of a tv, where there wasn't a crowd. As he searched he passed a wanted poster; glancing at it only for only a moment.

"It's only a picture of me….."

He continued to walk, then stopped short and did a double take of the piece of paper stapled to the telephone post.

"A PICTURE OF ME?!" Al stared. The wanted poster was for a man named Jun Irakawa wanted for homicidal murder. It was said that he liked to dress up in a suit of armor. The same as Al.

Al hid a whimper, he had to get out of here or else he'd be charged for something he didn't do. They really couldn't kill him, but what if they found out his armor was hollow? What if they discover the transmutation circle inside?

Chack.

The sound of a gun cocking caught his attention. He slowly turned his metal head to see a tall, skinny guy with green hair smiling smugly at him. The fuzzy haired man was obviously the owner of the weapon.

"Found you Jun Irakawa…." Said Spike. Finding this bounty head was a cinch. Now to only get him to co-operate, which they usually never do. The man was ready and waiting for whatever tricks the bounty head in armor had to dish out.

Al turned around and raised his arms in defense.

"You've got it wrong. My name isn't Jun. It's Alphonse. Alphonse Elric. " Spike raised an eyebrow. Okay…Perhaps he wasn't as ready as he thought he was.

What the heck? Did this guy breathe in helium or something? Jun's supposed to be 25…He sounds like a freaking 12 year old. Spike thought in complete surprise. He really hoped this was the bounty head. Then again how many people walk around in full-fledged armor on a sweltering summer day? Oh well…better safe then sorry.

"Okay…"Al" I'll play along with your charade, but you gotta come with me. And don't get any funny ideas."

"Hai…"Replied Al and let the bushy haired bounty hunter lead him to large metal bird like ship. The suit of armor eyed the odd vessel suspiciously and wondered if it Ed transmutted this thing if it'll be able to fly in their world.

"YEY SPIKE PERSON IS BACK!" Crowed a high pitched feminine voice. "Spike" immediately found himself tackle hugged by Edward. The hacker grinned happily up at him; one that was also mixed with a twinge of insanity. Edward quickly detatched herself from Spike's legs and stared at Al who stared back not liking the curious gleam she had in her golden eyes.

"Hey you caught him." Said Jet, walking out of the ship's entrance, wearing an apron due to the fact that he had been cooking dinner a few minutes ago. "Great, with the bounty money we can finally repair the damages to our ships." Jet eyed Spike after stressing the word finally. Spike rolled his eyes in annoyance; he'd had thought Jet would've forgotten about their current bounty hunt.

"For the thousandth time. He was armed and had a lazer. I was out of amo." Jet only nodded.

"Did you forget the part where you deided to ram your ship into his?"

"He was trying to throw explosives at my swordfish!"

"While he was tied up, driving his ship with his knees?"

Spike sighed in exasperation.

"That damned pet monkey of his undid the ropes. Can you drop the subject now? We got our bounty head let's just go turn him in already. Where's Faye?"

As if answering his question a small ship landed from the sky and next to the entrance of the larger ship. Al's eyes went wide when he saw the owner of the ship step out. Her clothes couldn't be legal. Sure Winry walked around in a tubetop sometimes, but this was definitely more provocative.

"Dammit Spike, why didn't you tell me that you caught this guy? "

Spike shrugged and Faye glowered at him. Jet only sighed knowing another upscale fight was going to erupt really soon. The only two who seemed interested in the soon to be quarrel was Ed and Ein.

"Before the two of you decide to fight like a married couple could you get Irakawa tied up so we can go and get our bounty?"

"Ha. Like I'd ever get married to a fluffy headed idiot like you.." Muttered Faye under her breath rather sarcastically. Spike's eye twitched and his mouth opened to retort back when the sound of the metal door being kicked in and slamming against the wall thundered around the room, immediately catching all attention to a short red coated teenager.

"HEY YOU! GET AWAY FROM MY LITTLE BROTHER!"

Al nearly wept with joy at the sight of his older brother. At last he had someone to talk to that he actually knew!! Ed, looking tired and very pissed off stood before the group pointing a gloved finger at Spike.

" Little brother?" Repeated Jet looking completely baffled. According to the information on Jun. He was the eldest of his two siblings. His dark eyes quickly shifted to Al. Did he even want to think of the possibility of another person walking around in the exact similar armor?? Perhaps Jun got rid of it and was walking around like a normal person? It would probably explain the reason it was so hard to find the guy.

" Nii-san. I'm so glad to see you. " Started Al, sounding very relieved. " But..Where's Colonel Mustang?" Ed shrugged.

"Who knows, who cares….That tight assed bastard can go and kill over for all I care.." Growled Ed; the frequent jumping of different worlds was getting to him. He hadn't really had a good moment to rest. "You okay Al?" Ed asked, slowly calming down.

Al laughed nervously and nodded .

" I'm fine Nii-san.." His older brother smiled lightly in response, heading down the stairs. "Good."

Ed, not even bothering asking who this new group of people were promptly spotted the tv, clapped his hands and once again for what seemed the millionth time touched the screen. It glowed with wild snow flying.

"Let's go Al." Said Ed, waiting for his younger brother to touch the glowing object. Al did so and disappeared.

"Wait a minute he's our bounty!" Said Spike angrily. He was still fuzzy at to what the hell was going on, but he wasn't about to let a kid take it away so easily.

Ed not feeling too charitable promptly ignored Spike, made a face at him and touched the tv. Disappearing before any physical retort could be done.

Once more they found themselves in a different world. But at least they were now together. Both brothers only inwardly groaned. Ed was the only one to yell in frustration. They dearly wished that this hell would end soon.