Hey hey hey! PLEASE DON'T KILL ME! I'M TO YOUNG TA DIE!

Anna: Calm down! Dear god woman.

Helen: What's her deal?

Anna: Well, first she had a month of camp with no internet connection. Then she spent two weeks having the time of her life in England. Also no Wi-fi.

Lei: And now she's not doing a double update because her review quota was not met.

Amber: ...

Lei: Don't sulk!

Ed: Yeah you shitty author! What's with your introduction of me anyways!

Al: U-um brother? Now might not be the best time.

Ed: Oh.

Amber: ...

Anna: Anyways! Disclaimers! Amberintheflame (Also known as Amber, Flair, or Rin) Dose not own Fullmetal alchemist. She dose, on the other hand, own her ocs.

Helen: And she would like to thank Angelic Fluffle, Illovebooks, and FEARFLUFFLY for reviewing.

"Welcome to our Holy Church."

I stared from my spot behind Al at the man, who was indeed a bit fat. He had on a priest outfit, along with a cane and a bald head.

'Well someone's never going to get a girlfriend' I thought, before paying attention to the conversation again.

"Did you come to learn my teachings?" the old guy asked.

Ed didn't even flinch. "Yeah." He said with a smirk. "I want you to tell us a bunch." he continued. "Like this rule about you tricking your believers with cheep alchemy."

Suddenly, I was a lot more interested in the conversation. "...hm, I wonder if you might be speaking of... Grouping my 'power of miracles' with alchemy would pose a bit of a problem."

"If you saw it once, you would understand..." He trailed off, a fake smile plastered to his face.

"I've already seen it." Ed retorted. He clenched his fists but spoke calmly. "What I don't get at all is the thing about how you weren't using a transmutation circle and ignoring the laws."

Cornello tapped a finger on his bald head. "That's why I said it wasn't alchemy-"

"I thought so." The alchemist cut in. He tilted his head up in an arrogant smirk. "The 'Philosophers stone.' You're using that, aren't you." I could feel my heart jump at that.

It was that stone again. What is it? I feel like I've heard it before...

Lei nudged me, pointing at the priest. It looks like the state alchemist was right on the mark.

"It's that ring, isn't it."

The man flinched again, his mouth moving into a frown. He shifted his weight to his cane and I tensed at the sudden hostile environment.

"I expected no less from a national alchemist. It is exactly as you said." He brought his had forwards, showing off the ring.

"This is a mysterious power amplifier that was said to be found only in legends. If we alchemist can use this, we can preform the task of great transmutation with little cost."

Edward gritted his teeth. "I've been looking for that..."

And then it hit me! I remember now!

Anna, around the age of twelve, was looking into the big book Helen had given her only weeks earlier. Her new teacher had instructed her to scan through it, and something had caught her eyes.

"Hey Kelvin?"

The large man turned to her from his work on the flowers throughout the room. "Yes?"

Younger me furrowed her brows. "In this book, it mentions something called the 'Philosophers stone.' It says here that it can break the laws of equivalent exchange. Is that even possible?"

Kelvin laughed. "Well, nothing really is impossible. You should be more open minded."

"But is it real?" I asked again, trying to phrase it correctly.

Kelvin nodded. "That it is. It is a very rare alchemy tool. But my teacher told me that everything cost a price. I think the stone will cause only madness from such power.

I stare at him thoughtfully and he walks over, placing a dirt cover hand on my head. "Ahaha! You shouldn't worry about it, Anna! Just work hard and you'll be a master of it in no time!"

"Teacher!" I whined, and we both laughed.

I stared at the large man. What misfortune has befallen him?

"Hmph! Why do your eyes look like they want it?" The old man taunted. "What would you wish for by using this stone? Money? Fame?"

"You too." Ed call back. "You've made religion though Fraud! Is that what you want?!"

Cornello stepped forwards, gripping the railing. A strange glint entered his eyes. "It isn't money."

"No," he corrected himself, "I want money. But, even if I remain silent, it will enter my wallet from my believer's donations you see. On the other hand, I need obedient believers who would be willing to through their life away for me."

"It's wonderful!" His voice rose in volume, and I shrunk back, gripping onto Al's armor tightly. "The greatest army in the world! Who doesn't fear death!"

"I've steadily advanced my preparations! Behold! After several years! This country will be mine! Wahahahaha!"

"Nope. Don't care." Ed interrupted, gesturing to the air.

"What?!"

I blinked, snapping out of my trance. Then a giggle escaped my lips. I quickly covered my mouth with my hands and turned to see Lei, trying hard not to crack up. Talk about ruining the mood.

"Don't just say a couple of words about my plan like "I don't care"!" He jumped up and down in rage, looking a bit like a monkey. "You... How could you say stuff like that?! Aren't you from the army?!"

"I guess you could say that. I dunno much about that stuff."

I sweat dropped. Wasn't this guy supposed to be a genius?

"I'll get straight to the point." The alchemist jabbed a finger at the balcony. "Gimme the Philosopher's stone! Do that and I won't say a thing about you being a fake to the people in this city."

"Ha!" Baldy bragged. "You're trying to bargain with me.. My believers won't believe a word from the likes of you! I am loved by them! They are my faithful servants! No matter how many times you yell, they won't listen!"

His voice became louder and louder, letting spit fly out of his mouth. Ew.

"THAT'S RIGHT! BECAUSE THESE STUPID PEOPLE HAVE BEEN FOOLED BY ME!"

By the end of his speech he was panting, a look of victory on his face. But Ed had other plans...

"Well, I didn't expect any less of the founder." he clapped nonchalantly. "Thank you for letting us hear such a splendid speech."

He moved over to our spot, winking at his younger brother. "Yeah, maybe your followers won't listen to anything we say, but..."

Alphonse removed his metal stomach, revealing what I presumed to be a very unhappy Rose. I think. Cowering behind Al doesn't grant you the best view.

Cornello lost all signs of pride. "?! Rose! What in the-!"

"Founder!" She demanded, sounding very distressed. "Is what you said true?!"

Tears welled up in her eyes and the phony priest flinched. "Have you tricked us?! The power of miracles, gods power! Were you ever going to grant my wish?!"

"You weren't going to bring him back?!" She cried out.

The man sweated, but seemed to still have enough energy to make up more bullshit. "Hm... perhaps being a messenger of god was a lie... But with this stone, as well as the power to ignore equivalent exchange..." He smirked. "There's a possibility of having your love reconstructed!"

Her eyes widened with shock. "Rose, don't listen!" Al pleaded and from behind him, both me and Lei frantically made signs of agreement.

"Be a good child and come here." An outstretched hand was lifted in her direction.

"You won't be able to come back." Ed warned.

"What's wrong? You're one of us."

"Rose!"

I almost wanted to cry out for Rose and yell at these guys, pressuring such a kind person to make such a choice.

"Am I not the only one who can grant your wish?" Prompted Cornello. "Remember your beloved? WELL?!"

Rose stepped forwards, and my heart sank. Ed sighed and both Al and Lei gave looks of disappointment.

"I'm sorry, you four." Four? No! Bad Rose! Giving away are hiding spot like that. "But this... this is the only thing I have left to believe in."

Cornello smirked. "Four?" He muttered, before looking up at Rose. "Rose... Good child... Really." His large hands moved over to a lever on the wall. Both Lei and I moved out from behind Al, tense. "Your numbers are no matter." He mused.

"Now, I will purge the heretics that threatened my religion and plan." He pulled down, and a low growl echoed throughout the room.

"This philosopher's stone is a really impressive thing." Growl.

"It can make things like this." Slither.

"Is this the first time you've seen a chimera?" And standing next to us was a giant monster.

"It's a little harder to fight unarmed so..."

I stepped forwards to help, but Al held his arm up. "Just watch." He instructed.

The older of the two Elric brothers clapped his hands together and slammed them into the ground. I watched in awe as red and white begun to crackle from the ground. As he rose his hand, beneath rose a pole.

It formed into a spear. I gaped in awe. 'No transmutation circle?!

"So that's how it is..." Lei muttered to himself.

"Why you! To use alchemy without a transmutation circle... I see that National Alchemist isn't just a name for show! But that won't be enough!"

The Lion hybrid lunged forwards, slicing Ed's weapon into two. The slash also tore some of his leg. "Ugh." He muttered and I stepped forwards again, only to be held back once more.

"Be patient." Lei scolded. "We can't do much in this situation anyways."

"Edward!" Rose called out.

"Hahaha! How is that?! How do claws that can cut through iron feel?"

"...What was that?" Ed grinned as the claws from the lion snapped off. He kicked the chimera back, showing off his silver leg.

"What happened?! If the claws won't work, Bite him!"

Once again, the chimera's attack had no affect. Hanging from Ed's arm, the overgrown cat beast seemed harmless. "What's wrong, you stupid cat? Get a real good taste!"

He kicked the cat back and threw off his jacket. "Rose! Take a good look!" Everyone's expression ranged differently, from Rose's supprised look, to Lei's default expression. I was somewhere in between, staring at his arm.

I turned to Lei and pointed to it. "Wha?" He just pointed at Ed too. Wow, thank's Lei. Some help you are.

"This is human transmutation." Ed explained. "The bodies of sinners that have reached god's domain!"

"Ah. Now I see." Cornello muttered. "Artificial limbs of steel 'Automail'... THE FULL METAL ALCHEMIST!"

What was the point of screaming his name, fat guy?

"Come and get some you third rate." Edward challenged. "I'll show you the difference between the two of us!"

..."Hey Lei. How much do you want to bet they've forgotten all about us."

Alright, so as you all know. In my absence, my pal Shira was given the job as my trustee editor.

As you can see, she took the position to the next level and posted a chapter thing while I was gone.

I was very panicked at camp, but it all worked out. And because it got two reviews, I felt obliged to post it back down here. So if you want to see what that was all about, it's down below.

Amber: So remember...

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Boo! I am amberintheflame's awesome friend Shira (otherwise known as lamblove from fictionpress)! I've taken over her account while she's in camp. She's gonna hate me for this, I just know it. That's why I'm her not-so-trusty friend. I just wanted to say that she will continue writing her stories when she gets back in July, along with 2 new ones that we're co-writing. So be looking for that. And check out her other stories too. They're amazing! So for now, this is Shira, signing off!

PS: Mello rules, Near sucks, and Art is a bang. XD (I win!)

PPS: Near rules more. Mello died. Art is always eternal. (No I win!)

Also. I am on a five hour jet lag. It is one in the morning in my stomach. Show some mercy. bye bi~ (Cries)