Kufufufuf. My exams are this week and I have not-as-much homework! So I can update faster!

That means, I can finally get to the part I've been pumped about writing.

But first I have to write this chapter. Sorry its short but I just needed it out of the way.

Anna: Why do I have a bad feeling about this?

Lei: Because this is the person who created HER

I love how you capitalized Helen's name as HER.

Lei: dont speek of that monster!

Amber: ahaha... So anyways. Disclaimer!

Helen: Alright. Amberintheflame does not own Fullmetal alchemist. She only owns her ocs.

That's right!

Helen's P.O.V

"Wow, that worked rather well" I was staring down at a sleeping Anna, her birthday ending without a hitch.

All was peaceful and well. lalalalala... Boring! I can't make due I with such dull entertainment.

so naturally; I have a plan.

Anna, and Lei for that matter (even tough it's only been a day) have settled in to that alchemist, er... Kenny or something... Any ways!

They've gotten too comfortable to cause any action. And after Lei gets a routine to match Anna, it'll be even less eventful.

And the plot's still quite a while away so unless I mix things up, there will be no battling any time soon.

And so, it tis' time to activate plan B for entertainment. And I'll actually be doing my proper job of giving advice this time!

I watch as Anna's peaceful sleeping face turns to a frown. "No." she muttered "No."

I frown. Even though I was a bit sadistic, even I hated this part. The hidden part of the test for judgment.

"Well" I mutter, a small grin creeping on it's face. I always was a rule breaker. "Time for action."

Anna's P.O.V

I felt myself in a black room, much like when I had found myself when I first died.

It was a bit different though. Last time, when I died, it had more of a calming feeling to the room.

This was filled with miraculous intent.

I shut my eyes closed before opening them again, hoping to wake up.

I had no such luck. The space I was in became cramped. I felt claustrophobic and scared. A sickening feeling wormed it's way to my stomach. I've never felt so much pain before.

And then it stopped.

"Welcome." a voice rang from the darkness, but it was unfamiliar. From the single word, I could tell the voice was a bit deep, but could be either male or female. I lacked most emotions, only holding a bit of sympathy.

Now normally, I would have been scared, but another feeling came over me.

Curiosity. The want to learn. To know.

"Who are you?" I wanted to know. I wanted to know so badly. And I didn't know why. I just wanted to know.

"I go by many names." It said, for a proper gender couldn't be given to the strange voice. "But to you, I am Truth."

My blood ran cold. I shook as the name echoed through me 'I am Truth'

"Truth?" I question. Yes, I was now afraid, in cold sweet. But I couldn't help it. It was as if something else was controlling me, forcing words out of my mouth.

"Yes." It said. "I am the truth of all things. I am the world's every secret. And I am you."

And indeed it was. In front of me stood an exact copy of myself. But something was off. In my reflection's eyes, I saw something else.

Loneliness. Plainness. No hope.

"You." I had trouble regaining my voice, but managed "You are not me. Not this me at least. You are the past me. A me that I have gotten rid of."

"Or have you?" It replied, copping my voice as well. "Have you really already forgotten in these six months. You'r gray world. Or has dying caused you to go into denial."

"Sh-shut up." hands clutched over my ears. This wasn't what I wanted to hear. Not at all "Shut up!"

"You see." It taunted " You just don't want to face it. Even if you are no longer alive, you are just as foolish as everyone else."

I fell on my knees, tears streaming down my face. I trembled, but I wasn't through.

"No."

"What was that?" It asked, amusement once again worming itself into it's voice.

"I said No!" I yell, throwing a punch at it's face. The attack went right through but it still seemed at least surprised. "

"Oh? You still have the strength to fight? When so many others have failed?" I stop. "You didn't think you ere the only one to ever be sent to this world did you? It seems you're an unlucky kid."

"I know!" I retort loudly, pointing to my clone "I know I'm Unlucky! I know I'm week! I know I have a long way to go! But just because I fall doesn't stop me from walking. I'll walk! I'll limp! I'll crawl! I 'm not going to give up! And I will be curious! But I wont let my self get killed like that dumb cat! I'll live in this second chance."

It raised an eyebrow. "I was surviving before. Now, I will live."

And that was final. My resolution was firm and unwavering. It seemed all my emotions were flowing out from me. I was insane.

And it laughed. Not just a snort or a chuckle. Full out laughter.

"Amazing" It said. "I believe such will power should be rewarded, don't you?" I stare. "But that's for another time. It seems you're quite popular, Anna."

And it was gone. Vanished. Poof.

I was once again alone in the darkness "Anna!" A voice called. Now this one, I could relate too. But why now?

"MY GOD ANNA! LOOK THIS WAY!" I Quickly, I feel myself turn over to the source of the voice. The room flashed bright, momentarily blinding me, and I fell to the ground.

In all her evil glory... was Helen.

I stared.

Helen stared.

after what seemed like hours of this science, the angel broke the ice.

"yo."

My temple throbbed. "Yo? Is that all you have to say?!" I didn't give her time to answer.

"Today- in this past twenty four hours- has probably been the longest day of my life! Best and worst And all you can say is 'yo'?!"

She nodded sagely "sometimes, it's easiest to use simple words to express a deeper meaning."

"Liar!" I accuse "you just couldn't think of anything else to say!"

"Ahahaha, well I need to explain some things to you." She smiled in fake innocence. She totally just ignored me!

"Like; right now." She added as an after thought. I sweat dropped. Right. Can read thoughts.

"Well anyways, first, you're probably wondering what you were just in. I'm actually shocked 'that thing' confronted you this early."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, as you've guessed, 'that thing' is at it so fondly calls itself, 'Truth'."

I remember the encounter

"But to you, I am truth"

Shuttering at the memory, I turn my attention back to the speaker.

"Well, anyways, to us, Truth was a troublesome character who only got in the way to us. It always seemed to interfere with those who were sent to it's world, Amestris, and made them give up, which is the worst possible thing you could do in a half dead state like yours."

I gulp "So what would have happened if I did give up?"

Helen gave a rare grim expression "Your soul would wonder in this world for all of eternity. People would no longer see you. And you would be alone."

my eyes widen. Thank the lords for stupidity!

and rash choices!

and... Yeah, I'm gonna stop now.

"ok, so you have anything else to tell me?" I ask

"Well, I'll tell you about the deal we made with Truth."

"You made a deal with it?!" She nodded grimly.

"yes" she said, "even though its caused so much trouble for us, truth is unusually persuasive."

the angel massaged her temple in annoyment. "So now his little sadistic games are considered part of the judgement for souls."

"Seriously?! That sucks!"

"well kid" she shrugged "rules are rules. But..." A snarky grin overcame her features, "I don't play by the rules, do I?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Remember the birthday gift I gave you? You should, it hasn't even been twenty four hours since then." The image of the old fashion camera flashed into my head.

"Bingo, the camera. Did you really think that I gave you a present for no reason at all?"

I rub the crook of my neck sheepishly "Well" I admit, "The thought was nice."

Helen snorted "Well, no. You could say that camera is my own Truth repellent."

'Truth repellent' I sweat drop 'She talks like its a bug.'

"It is. Truth; Bug. Practically synonyms." she radiated an aura of fury. Wow, she must really hate Truth.

"So anyways, as long as you have the camera near you, Truth shouldn't come close to you and invade your mind."

"So what's the catch?"

She narrowed her eyes to slits "How do you know there's a catch?"

I snort "Don't you know? In good deals like this, there's always a catch."

"Fine, there's a catch" she muttered, rolling her eyes. "Paranoid child."

"Ha!" I yell triumphantly. "So what is it! Fess up!"

"Well, the camera takes up a lot of my energy to maintain so... I want you to do something for all my hard efforts."

"And what do you need me to do?"

"Well, to be blunt, your training with your teacher- Kenny or something- is getting terribly dull. So to make things more exciting, I want you to go out and explore!"

I gave her an incredulous look "You can't be serious."

"Oh but I am" She crowed "Your teacher won't be there with you, but Lei will, so you don't have to worry about being alone."

"Whoa there! That's not the problem. My requirement was just to learn alchemy and live for eight years in this freaky world. There is nothing in my contract about a journey that will surely get me in more danger than sitting around."

"Yes well, the author has to add some filler chapters until the plot starts and its boring staying in one place so... yeah."

"Wait author? Chapters? Well, no matter. I'm not going on a pointless adventure of wondering and crap!"

"I guess you'll get another visit from truth then?"

I instantly pale. That was not something I wanted to experience again. Ever.

"So?" she asked, although my answer was painfully obvious.

I let out a strangled breath "Fine."

She clapped her hands together. "I'm glad we came to an agreement. Now I just need to inform Lei and you'll be on your way."

"But how will I tell Kelvin?"

She gave a sparkling smile "You'll have to figure that out on your won, won't you?" I sigh.

"Man, you never give me a break, do you?"

"Nope. So now, it's time for you to go off to real sleep. Bye bye!"

And sleep I did.

And done! YES DONE!

YAHHHH!

Remember this is a humor/adventure. Buuuut it's also fullmetal alchemist which means at least a bit of angust is included in the mix.

I'm planning to make the chapters more leaning on the haha funny side so stick with me.

And if you like that serious stuff, don't worry, the plot's coming up soon.

So remember

Anna: Review!

Amber: and tune in next time!

Preview:

"Are you looking for the Varmillion flower?" A feminine but rough voice cut in. I turn around, once again smiling.

"Yeah, how did you know..." I trail off as I looked over who the speaker was. Black dreadlocks. Tanned skin.

"On second thought, I think I can find it myself."