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"Oh, my idiot student! I'm gonna miss you so much! Remember to write. And also remember that promise you made me. And train your alchemy every day. Your physical strength too. But don't get into to much trouble, you got that? Oh, I didn't think this day would come so soon! Too soon if you ask me!" Lei, Kelvin, and I were in front of the train station. We had agreed only a week before, the morning after my freaky ass meeting with Truth and Helen, that I could go on my own. Well, as on my own I could get with Lei by my side.

Currently, I was prying my teacher off my smaller form unsuccessfully. He had me locked in a bear hug and my new traveling companion was doing his best to get us on our ride in time.

"Um... Teacher, my train's leaving soon. I'm gonna miss it. Let go!" I yell frantically, gripping my ticket as I reached for the conductor who was looking for the last of the passengers.

"Nooooo!" He complained. I cough loudly, gasping for air.

"Teacher, your crushing my spine!"

Lei pulled at me harder, assisting in my struggle to escape. "Sir, I'm sorry but our train's leaving. With that in mind please" tug "let go" tug "of my sister!" With one final pull I flew out of the large man's arms and on to the ground.

Both males rushed to my side as I got up, rubbing my back.

"Now," Kelvin looked me in the eye. I tense, ready to run if he attempted to latch onto me again.

"You remember our promise?" I nod, holding up the camera which hung loosely around my neck.

"Take a picture of every new type of flower I see, no matter what." He smiled and ruffled my hair.

I look up at him. I would miss Kelvin. He was like the father I never had. But, I knew I would see him again. For sure.

My other new family member tugged on my arm, pulling me to the train. I silently followed, thinking back to my training.

We boarded the train, grabbing a seat that let me see my teacher. As the our ride rang its final bell, I glance at the flower shop owner.

As the ride chugged, growing faster and louder, I stood up, my top half leaning out the window. "Teacher! Thank you for teaching me!" He chuckled, returning my frantic waving with a slow one.

I keep my eyes on the station until it becomes no more than a dot. And then it disappears, replaced by fields of green. I sit back down in my booth, releasing a loud breath.

It has been seven months since I had died.

Okame 1: Sparkles and pictures.

"Ok." Lei layed out a large map on the seat across from us and stared at it intently. "We," he said pointing to a small red dot on the page, "are here." His figure slid along a small blue line that came from it "and this" he traced his hand down the line to the next red dot, "is our destination."

"Wells Town, huh? Never heard of it." I comment. Lei stared at me.

"You haven't heard of anything in this place, Anna. Face it, my little sister; your practically an alien here."

"I don't look like an alien!" I retort.

He smirked. "What ever you say..." I let out a low growl.

"Don't flaunt your age, angel. Do not make me call on Helen."

He swallowed "Y-your bluffing." Now it was my turn to be devilish.

"Are you sure about that?"

"I will shut up now." He announced, shrinking into his seat.

I nod triumphantly "good."

"All passengers. We have reached our destination. Please unload."

"Um miss, sir. I need you to wake up now. You need to get off." A voice entered my head as my eyelids fluttered open.

I look up to see a train conductor frantically shaking me, as well as my new brother.

"Please leave." Yawning, I stand up. My shoulder escaped from his grip and I turn to Lei.

"Oi Lei! Wake up you any sack of potatoes. It's time to go."

"I'm coming. Just hold on." He muttered, rising from his spot. He turns to the train guy "I'm sorry for our disturbance sir. We will be going now."

He hastily left the train car, me trailing behind him. As my feet touched ground a shiver went up my spine.

"ANNA! DEAR FRIEND! WHAT A JOY IT IS TO SEE YOU ONCE MORE!"

I turn around quickly at the familiar voice, shrinking. Those sparkles! That uniform! That face! "Not you!" I shriek!

"WAIT MY FRIEND!" He called, hands open for a hug I know I don't want to experience.

Ever.

I broke into a mad dash for my life, dragging an extremely confused Lei behind me. "What's going on?" He asked panicked.

"I'll explain latter! Just run!" And just as I was rounding a corner, sliding a from the speed, I crash.

I was thrown back, a force acting against me. Slamming into an open room, I roll on the floor before coming to a halt.

The others come running to my aid.

"What's going on?" The angel demanded, getting in close. I back away.

"Well" I rack through my brain. Now how can I say this without hurting any feelings? "Er. It's just Armstrong here" I gestured to the large mad, who was now posing as attention was called a upon him, " I haven't seen him in a while and so... Uh... I was overwhelmed."

I turn to the poor soul I knocked over. "I'm really sorry sir!"

He swatted away my apology, grinning. "No, it's ok. I'm Hugh, nice to meet you."

I eyed him warily, taking in his appearance. The man seemed harmless enough, white his kind smile and bright black eyes. But his cloths told a different story.

It was another one of those military outfits. The ones that all the crazies (not including ) have on. And no one gets in the military for nothing.

"Oh, want to see pictures of my little Elicia! She's so adorable. And don't forget my beautiful wife. They're both so cute!"

Both me and Lei sweat dropped. 'a dotting father.'

"Say, young man!" Armstrong approached Lei as the other man begun to smother me with his pictures.

"Your my friend Anna's brother, correct?" the small the of the two nodded uncertainly.

"Fantastic!" He sang happily "that must mean we shall be dear friends too!"

"no, that's ok."

"really, I insist."

"Isn't my daughter so cute!"

"Yes, now can you please let be breath!"

"Let me tell you about the Armstrong family!"

"Really! It's ok! Let me be!"

Okame 2: Day Dreams

Me and Lei were once again on a had barely escaped the two strange military employees and once we did, we quickly picked up some material and left for the next train, leaving no time for the two strange men to find us.

The only problem was now, in our hast, we have no idea where we're going.

"Well?" I ask once Lei returned from finding where we were headed.

"It seems" he pushed up his glasses, reflecting the light, "That we are headed for a place called Dublith."

I tap my finger on my chin thoughtfully. Where have I heard that name before?

I watch as the fields and meadows go by in a blur. It was bright and cheerful out there, much different from were I was born.

I think back for the first time in a long time to when I was born. It's been a long time since I thought of that place, willing it out of my mind.

The gray sky. The dead grass. The dull people.

And then there was that. The encounter that changed me. From a robot, to a human.

That was the day I met her.

A young version of me was walking back from her school as every one else around me did the same. My parents had told me to be home by seven, but they knew I would most likely work my way home early.

The place I lived in didn't allow diversity. It wasn't forbidden or a law, people just didn't do it. So friendship was scarce and the smaller me was no exception to this rule.

Of course, there were those who acted up to gain attention. But they were ignored. And following everyone else, I ignored them to.

Until today. A young woman with brown hair and kind chocolate eyes sat at the park bench. A park bench which was usually empty, for there was no need to just sit when you could be doing something productive.

Curiosity, something I was told by my parents was bad, filled me. It was like that woman was special and when she looked my way, a warm and fuzzy feeling entered my chest and my cheeks grew rosy.

"You want to sit down?" she said with a soft voice. I just stare at her "No need to be scared."

So, going against everything I knew, I did just that. "Who are you?" I ask, once again doing something that was shunned Asking questions was not recommended.

When she didn't respond, I thought I offended her.

"I never seen you around before." I add significantly quieter, now quite self conscious.

She just chuckled, something I wasn't expecting, and patted my head, another thing that was new to me.

"It's ok." She said smiling "You remind me of my sons. They're quite curious too." I looked at her in awe.

"Who knows, maybe one day, you'll meet?" I nod happily, now a bit more open. I would like to meet these boys who are 'just like me'

"By the way, I'm-"

"Anna, are you listening?" Lei cut in, wait Lei?

Snapping out of my thoughts, I turn to my traveling companion. "I'm sorry, dear brother of mine, could you say that again?" He sighed.

"Fine, but pay attention this time." I smile. I might not have run into her boys, but all the same.

I now have others that are like me.

My dear friends.

Okame 3: Another lesson of life

"Well, we have arrived in Dublith. Now what?" I looked expectantly at Lei.

He just shrugged. "I don't know. How about we find a nice inn with a bed to sleep on." I pat him on the back, smiling.

"Good suggestion! Let's go!"

He looked at me strangely. "Whats got you so excited?"

"Well" I grin "I remembered where I've heard the name of this town before. It's just one of the flowers teacher told me to snap a picture of is in the area. One step closer to finishing my promise."

He pushed up his glasses "Alright, so where is it?"

I froze mid step, looking back at him with a expression of surprise. "Um, well, er."

"You don't know where it is, do you?"

"Not a clue."

"Well, then let's split up. I get a good inn and our food rations and you find that flower."

"Ok." I agree and wave as he walks away. "Now where could I find it?" I mutter to myself.

"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."

"Hold it right there." Her hand had an iron grip on my shoulder and I gulp, remembering what she did to those thugs at her visit with Kelvin.

"Any ways" she added slyly, "Only I can get you to where you need to go to see the flower." I blink, looking at her.

"Now" she continued, realizing I didn't have any objections, "You haven't meet my wonderful husband yet. So, come with me."

As she dragged me off, crocodile tears went down my face. Why me?"

Izumi quickly paced into the shop, me dragging behind her. "Honey" she called out joyfully, "I'm home!"

"Welcome back, dear!" A tough voice replied. I look to see a large man, even bigger than teacher, in front of me. He was wearing a greasy shirt and was smiling.

"Who's this?" he asked, pointing to me. "She a new student?"

"No!" I yelled a bit to quickly. But I already had a teacher. No need for more!

Izumi just laughed "Of course she's not. She's Kelvins and just happens to be in town."

"Kelvin?" He asked cheerfully "Oh, How is the man? I haven't seen him in a while." I laugh nervously, rubbing the back of my head "He's doing well."

Just than a bell rang "Oh, a customer!" The two wed said in union rushing to the front of the house, where her shop was. I examined the pieces of meat hanging from the wall.

"Hello, I have some things I need to order..." Startled, my eyes widen as well as his. "Lei?" I yell "What are you doing here!"

"That's what I should be asking!" He replied hotly. "There was meet on this list. But I don't see any flowers growing in this place."

"Of course not! I was dragged here in hopes of getting clues to where it is!"

"Oh, is this boy traveling with you?"

"He's my brother!" She laughed, waving off my words.

"Well, if that's the case, he can come too."

"Come where?" Lei asked curiously.

"Well."

"ON AN ISLAND!"

Both Lei and I watched as Izumi rowed away with her husband in a small row boat. "Don't worry about it!" She called out.

"Just survive one month here and we'll pick you up! The flower that you wanted is only on this island anyways! Oh, and no alchemy! Or I'll just leave you there!"

"N-no way!" I yell. Lei fell to the floor in defeat.

"My nice bed. My inn. My comfy sleep. WHYYYYYYY!"

I sigh "Lei. Give it up. We are never going to get a break here."

He gave a strangled breath before standing up. "I know." He replied in the same depressing tone. I glanced at the knife the female threw at us and winced. This was going to be a long month.

Well, that's all for now. Sorry I updated so late. Finals and all.

Anna: Excuses~ Excuses~

Amber: Sh-shut up! Anyways, this is a two part filler chapter of okames, so the next will be like this too. After that, we can start the plot!

Anna: Yays!

Lei: Yays!

Helen: Yays!

Lei: No! If your happy about it...

Amber: Muwahahah! So review and tune in for next time.

Helen: Bye~

Preview:

I stare at him. "Your joking, right?"

He laughed sheepishly, as if they weren't in such a horrible situation. This confirmed my suspensions.

"Fuuuuuuuu-"