A/N: Alright… Seeing how much quick success this story has compared to its predecessor and I'm having trouble with a lot of my other stories and none with this one, I'm updating it. For all your question and answers about the last one, I'm not going to give answers away that revolve around the plot. As such, those that put the clues together last chapter, you are correct but some of you put an extra dot in the equation. Yugito's cheating should have been explained within those clues and those that did not catch them, read over the first chapter again. If you've done that, you've figured out the pairing and this chapter solidifies that.

As for the insanity, its not random word insanity, but it isn't Itachi like wanting to rip his brother's eyes out for harvest psycho. I'm going for a more practical, mild psychosis (Delusion of the mind) along with some PTSD (If you don't know what this is, it is stated in second paragraph) as they are the most realistic to have due to his past. Anyways, here is the next chapter of The Wind Alchemist.

I Do Not Own Naruto or Fullmetal Alchemist.

(Naruto's Point of View)

I'm still not sure what I got myself into. Three days have passed since I accepted the Fuhrer's offer and I have to admit the man is quite generous. He gave me the days off so I could have my psyche checked along with supplying me with all the research material I needed along with a book of basic Alchemic knowledge. I still know he is up to something, but so far I'm indebted to him for being a good man to me. I have a feeling I'll be used as a super soldier as from what I've seen, the majority of soldiers are jokes besides some of the other State Alchemist. I could beat them all, but I didn't want to use too much of my skill then what was needed.

Opening the letter that my psychiatrist left me, I wasn't too surprised seeing the results. I was insane, what did they expect? A clean bill of mental health? Nah, not after my life. I see images of my own daughter every where I turn… of course I'm insane! …That's another cool thing about the Fuhrer. He doesn't give a damn if I have Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder and what not. He still going to let me work as he knows it will keep me busy and from flipping out on people like I did when Hughes showed me his daughter's picture.

Strangely enough, the more I learned of alchemy the better control I had over it. I don't know why, but in this world knowledge definitely is power. Just another thing added to my list of many abilities. I'm still here in this hospital room, but today is my last day. Thank God too. Another day in here and I thought I was going to test my new powers out on the next doctor that muttered lunatic under his breath. Gees, what happened to patient-doctor confidentiality? I might be insane, but I'm only mildly so and the paper says exactly that. Don't need a brain surgeon to tell me that, especially after my talk with Itachi.

Oh well, better get my gear on and go see the Fuhrer. It's almost noon and he wanted me there at one. I have no clue where their Central office is located, but I'm sure I can find it within an hour. If not I'll fill the city with Shadow Clones and let him find me. Win-win situation. Wait, I'm suppose to not be flaunting my powers off. But then again, it's good to use them when I want my reading done and I have too many books to go through. Better dispel him before the nurse freaks out because there are two of me.

Damn these pants are loose… Hmp, must favor mobility and comfort then armor. Can't complain too much about that. Those guns really are the only thing to worry about as I've only seen a few like that back home and those fired nowhere near as fast as these do. Damn this scythe is long… Makes me wonder what it does… Hm? What is with this pocket watch they gave me? I saw both Edward and Mustang wearing one but not Maes or the Fuhrer… Must be the symbol of an Alchemist I guess. Ah, better not stall myself and get going. I have to great the Fuhrer in an hour… Where's Nightingale… Never mind. Alphonse is looking after her… Nice kid; he reminds me a lot of myself when I was innocent. Ahk! Side tracking self, get going!

(End of Naruto's POV)

Fuhrer Bradley wasn't worried as he looked out the window in his office on the right of his office. He knew the Wind would be on time, even though he had no clue where the building or his office was. He was absolutely confident in the boy's skills already having seen what he could do to study and learn from all the books he gave him. He was sure that he would pan out well and get him what he wanted. It was just a bonus the boy was seeking out the stone as well as that would make it easier then before, especially if the Elrics couldn't cut it.

Not even looking behind him as he felt the wind tug at his clothes and hearing the other window open, he spoke in amused voice. "Impressive entrance. Your five minutes early, Wind." Naruto stayed in his knelt position as he bowed his head. He wasn't sure how exactly to salute in this world, however this would do as he heard the Fuhrer chuckling at him. "At ease. A simple hand salute would suffice, but I'm not complaining."

Standing onto his feet, still at attention, Naruto gazed at the Fuhrer and nodded lightly before speaking in his bland voice. "You called me here, Fuhrer-sama?"

"Ah yes, one moment. Ms. Douglas?" A petit woman with long brown hair walked into the room carrying what seemed to be a clipboard in her hand. "Can you deliver the message to him for me now? I need his response ASAP."

Juliet nodded lightly as she noticed Naruto in the room before walking out and heading to the area and person in question. As she left, Bradley turned back to Naruto before walking over to his desk and sitting down. "Naruto, as it is, you are not the only one researching and seeking the Philosopher's Stone. Mustang has a subordinate State Alchemist known as Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist. He seeks the same artifact and on his off time researches it as much as he can. I've heard that he's finally has gotten a lead on it and I want you to help him with it while he's here in Central."

"Hai, Fuhrer-sama." Naruto answered plainly as he saluted. The Fuhrer simply waved him off, signaling he wasn't finished yet and Naruto pulled his hand back to attention as Bradley continued.

"Also, be warned. There is a State Alchemist killer on the loose, but he was in the East, so we shouldn't have to worry about him right now. However, seeing your skills first hand now," He pointed at the window as he had watched Naruto enter the room before, "I want you to eliminate him on sight. He's been a thorn in the Military's side and we just can't seem to catch him. I'm confident you can easily hold your own against him and put the rest of us at ease. I'm saying all this because he's already attempt to take Fullmetal's life and we're sure he'll try again."

Sliding Naruto a piece of paper on his desk, he continued. "That is the number for your new living corridors here in Central. You'll be allowed to keep your cat there as long as it doesn't get in the way just like Lieutenant Hawkeye's dog. Outside of the order I just gave you, you are free to do what you wish but I would like a report every day on what the Elrics are up to. Now you are dismissed, Wind. I would look in the mess hall if you want to find Fullmetal and his brother and get to work. That's about the only place other then the library they have been."

Naruto nodded and disappeared in a swirl of leaves leaving the Fuhrer smiling as always. Standing back up and looking at the books behind him, he smiled more as he knew the boy was a good addition. Now just to test how loyal he would be and the true extent of his powers. Oh, he knew he would be pissed for being used like this, but if he was right, this boy was exactly the one they needed to get them the stone.

(Naruto's Point Of View)

I knew something was going on more then ever. That woman that the Fuhrer called in gave me the same exact feeling that I get from him. They both felt like death and my scythe gave a small pulse when it was around them. I didn't notice it before when Roy was holding it, but now I do as it was almost vibrating when both the Fuhrer and Douglas were in the same room. I know the blade does not like the dead from my passage here, so I have a deep feeling it is telling me that neither belong in this world.

Crap, I need to let Pa and Ma know I'm okay. Better go to the room the Fuhrer gave me to summon them. They are going to be pissed at me, but then again as long as I'm alive they really won't mind all that much. Hell, Ma keeps going on about how I'm the hope of the toads and such. It really was getting annoying and I know that Pa trained me twice as hard as he was getting ticked about his wife's constant bragging without seeing the proof. Then again, I did kill Pein and Madara. That should be enough for him now and if that isn't; I guess beating the toad around would make him change his mind.

Ah, this is it. Plain room, but it will have to do for now and besides, my clones can decorate it while I'm studying with the Elrics. The door is shut nice and tight. The privacy jutsu is up, okay. Summon! In two small clouds of smoke, I can see the elderly toads looking around in shock until they hear my voice. "Hey Pa, Ma. Sorry for not calling you sooner…"

"WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN?! THE GREAT NATIONS ARE NO MORE!" Pa screamed as he saw me smiling lightly at him. Strange I would smile at the toads, but they were family after all, living with them for a while tends to do that to a person. I was slightly shocked to hear that all the great shinobi nations were no more, but it really wasn't surprising. Kyuubi and the other eight were released. It was only a matter of time before they wreaked havoc and destruction. I saw him look around a little more before realizing something was off. "Wait… More importantly… HOW THE HELL DO YOU NOT HAVE KYUUBI INSIDE OF YOU?! SHE WAS AMOUNG THE EIGHT DESTROYING EVERYTHING AND FORCING US TO PUT UP A BARRIER AROUND OUR HOME!"

My face fell hearing about what they had to do to protect their home. However, how could they not know? Did they think I actually escaped from Kisame and Konan in the shape I was in, even with Kyuubi's regeneration at the time? Sighing to myself as I sat down on the bed, which was quite comfortable, and looked down at my masters. "… I Died." I know both are looking at me as if I was crazy. How quickly they forget that I am. However, I was telling the truth and they knew it as that was the only way for Kyuubi to be taken from my body. "But one of the nine kept me alive and sent me here, to this place for a reason I'm still trying to solve. This place has an artifact that can bring people back from the dead without cost… And I want my daughter back… More then anything in any world."

I could see Ma with tears in her eyes as I said this while Pa only closes his in understanding. I feel myself crying as the thoughts of her once more, but I shove them to the back of my mind. There will be a time to cry for her later. There was still work that needed to be done and now hearing how my family was living, I had to do something. "You said you had to activate the barrier, didn't you?" Seeing Pa nod, I look at the map I had one of my clones steal from the gift shop in the hospital. "There suppose to be a deserted island just off the coast, not twenty miles from here. If it is correct, you can build a new home there and bring the others."

"It still wouldn't be home, Jr." Ma spoke in a soft voice that was unlike her normal one.

I closed my eyes and nod as I know this as, I lay the map down. I can feel more and more of my old pain beginning to return and I don't want it to. It is part of the past, nothing more. Nothing that should affect me as of now. "I know Ma, but it is only a matter of time before that barrier gives way and the eight bijuu over there will kill all of you. At least in this world… You can start anew… just like I am. And besides, this world needs to be reeducated about chakra. They chose Alchemy like we chose chakra all those years ago…"

"So this is one of the three worlds that Gate of the Underworld connects then." Pa responded as he took a closer look at the map before nodding to himself. "It shall do for now. Besides, I can tell there something going on and you need our eyes and ears to help you figure out what it is. Alright, get to what you need to do. We'll be back in about a week after we get everyone settled in."

Damn, I hated how easily he can read me. I know I'm not the best of hiding some of my motives, but could he not at least pick them out with skilled precision. As I watched them leave through the window, I feel a little better that at least my toad family will not be harmed because of the fox. Well, now time to go get something to eat and pick up Nightingale from Alphonse. Wait, better get some of my clones to decorate this place and leave some of my scrolls of my stuff… If I'm going to live here, at least it will feel like home.

(End of Naruto's POV)

Walking into the mess hall, Naruto held his tray with one hand while his other hand was in his pocket as he glowered at the rest of the Alchemist and soldiers glaring at him. Once more he could not blame them as he was instantly accepted as a State Alchemist while most of them had to study for months and even years just to pass the exam. For once in his life, he felt like Sasuke as he was just gifted at something and others had to work at it.

Finding the Elric brothers sitting off to the edge and by themselves, he walked over setting his tray besides Edward a little loudly so he could catch the teen's attention. Seeing him jump up in surprise, he looked down at the small alchemist and shook his head. "This seat taken?"

Seeing Alphonse shake his head for his brother, who was recovering from a heart attack, Naruto sat down before pulling out his chop sticks and looking down at his ramen. He refrained from salivating as it had been so long since he had any; he just hoped they didn't screw up on it too badly. Before he could chow down however, Edward had sat down as well and noticed the silver pocket watch in Naruto's jacket. "So you're a State Alchemist now, huh? Che, figures they let someone like you in. I saw you duplicate yourself so I can't say I'm surprised as that has to be a useful skill. But it makes me wonder what the higher ups are thinking…"

Naruto shrugged as in a split second, his ramen was gone and he was rubbing his belly. Funny thing was the same thing happened to Edwards bowl however Edward was rubbing his stomach as well. Alphonse just had a bead of sweat on the back of his metallic head, somehow, before a loud meow echoed through him and his eyes widened as Edward's face fell. "Al… WHAT IS WITH THE DAMN CATS?! THAT'S THE THIRD ONE IN TWO WEEKS!"

"Calm down Edward. I asked him to take care of Nightingale while I was in the hospital and until I got a place of my own. I didn't figure he would have hid her from you, but oh well. Can I have my cat back?" Alphonse just nodded enthusiastically as Naruto saved his skin, who ignored the fact that he now had two cats in his suit of armor and pulled out a happy black cat with a white neck ring of fur.

However, Naruto's kindness went so far as he cleaned out his bowl before opening a thing of milk and poured it into the bowl. The other cat in Al's hatch shot out and began to drink the milk with Nightingale making Edward twitch even more. "Have an explanation for that one, Al?"

As his brother was unable to come up with an answer, Edward delivered a right kick to his face and then began to thrash about on his pour little brother. Watching in mirth as Alphonse tried everything to calm his irate brother, Naruto chuckled a little as the two cats finished the milk before Nightingale jumped onto her master's shoulders and curled up before falling asleep.

While Alphonse saw the seen as cute, Edward was just twitching a storm as he slowly picked himself up, trying to figure out how he found himself on the receiving end of his own beating. Naruto just shrugged his shoulders though a small twinkle of his old self formed in his eyes for a brief second before fading back to the darkness. Having others already know of his clone ability, he created a shadow clone of himself and had it take Nightingale to his room as he turned to Fullmetal. "The Fuhrer has ordered they I accompany on your research of the stone while you are here in Central. If you have any problem with it, take it up with him."

"I don't need any help thank you. Al, let's go." Edward answered flatly as he turned to walk away as Alphonse looked at his brother reproachfully. Naruto shrugged his shoulders and stepped in front of him and spoke in an apathetic tone.

"Be that as it may Fullmetal, I am to accompany you and help with what I can. I may not have anywhere near the amount experience with Alchemy as you have, but there are things I can do that no one else can either. …Besides, we have similar goals. Why not work together and make this all go faster? It will make things easier on you in the long run. Or do you want to continue on with a metallic brother for the rest of your life?" Edward was twitching all over as he refrained from punching Wind in his face and attempted to do so at Naruto's last commit only for him to catch his fist with ease.

Naruto raised his eyebrow as he felt Ed's fist connect with his palm. There was no doubt in his mind that his arm was metallic which left him wondering what happened to the Alchemist that made him lose his arm. Putting it off for now, he tried to pacify the easily angered Fullmetal Alchemist. "Ma, ma Edward. No need to be so violent. I was only pointing out the obvious and now your arm only adds onto the equation…"

He jumped over the kick Edward aimed for his stomach with his right foot and while he was in the air, he clapped his hands creating a pocketed of air before it collided with Fullmetal and knocked him to the ground. Creating another clone, he had it throw it towards Edward and he landed besides him before placing his foot on his chest. "Now let's end this little farce before it gets out of hand and I'm forced to hurt you. Like it or not, I'm coming with you on your research, so you better get use to it."

"Enough of this!" Mustang's deep voice boomed as he stood besides Alphonse with Hawkeye and Havoc flanking his sides. Naruto only shrugged his shoulders uncaringly as he took his foot off Edward's chest and attempted to help him up, only for Fullmetal to slap his hand away and pull himself up. "Both of you are to report to my office and we'll discuss what is going on! Move it!"

Naruto merely shrugged and disappeared in a swirl of leaves as Edward shrugged as well and walked to where Mustang's office was located in Central. Sighing as he saw exactly what happened; Roy rubbed his temple and knew that the two working with each other was not the best idea. One easily enraged teen with a gloomy childhood and one emotionless teen whose life was unknown for the most part other then to have had a tormented life and the two were going to work together. Mustang could only hang his head as he walked back to his office. "Great… my day just got better… And I have to do this on an empty stomach…" His eyes turned to Hawkeye and he smirked as he turned to the blonde haired woman and had a certain twinkle in his eye. "Hawkeye, I order you to get me something for lunch and deliver it in a shorter mini-skirt!"

Arriving in his office after Hawkeye waved him off and muttered something under her breath, he was glad to find it was intact as both teens leaned on opposite walls, Fullmetal glaring at Wind and Wind looking out the window. "Both of you sit."

Neither argued as Mustang was the superior officer in charge at the moment and both had a feeling this was for discipline. Once they both sat, Roy placed his chin on top of his hands as he looked at both angst-ridden teenagers and sighed as he had a much simpler way of dealing with them, he just couldn't do it. Wishing so much that he could use his gloves on them, he sighed a little deeper before turning to Edward. "Fullmetal, I've already told you that you have to get use to working with others and this is one of those times. Sending Lt. Colonel Uzumaki to assist with you work is the Fuhrer's command and you better damn well obey it otherwise you can hand in that pocket watch now. Do you get me, soldier?"

Seeing Edward nod even if it was stingily, Mustang turned his attention to Naruto. "As for you, I do not have much power over you as you are under the Fuhrer's command and only a rank below me. However, you are now apart of the military so act accordingly as we do have standards and if you break them, there will be punishment." Having Naruto nod as well, having just begun reading the military conduct book in his room, Mustang sat back in his chair as he knew Hawkeye was getting him lunch now. "And for further reference, if you feel like getting a rise out of Fullmetal, go for his height. That always works."

"WHAT?! YOU BASTARD, I'LL KILL YOU! I AM NOT SO SHORT THAT YOU CAN CRUSH LIKE A BUG!"

Before Edward could jump over the desk, Naruto had grabbed the back of his trench coat to keep him from doing wailing on the Colonel. "Duly noted, Colonel. Now if you would excuse us, we have work to do and you have lunch to get as Ms. Hawkeye blew you off saying something about a sexist pig that needs a few bullet holes in a certain area. So I wouldn't look at her that way again, if you catch my drift Colonel."

Roy fell out of his chair as Naruto dragging Edward out, feeling a little better seeing Mustang getting some just deserts even though he still wanted to pummel him. Breaking free of Naruto's grip, Edward nodded towards him as Alphonse ran in their direction. "Nice one on the Colonel. Alright, you can come with us, but let me lead as I know what to look for."

"Who said that was a joke? She actually said that." Naruto answered making Edward face fault before picking himself up and mumbling something about wanting to know how he knew that was what she said. Feeling generous, Naruto decided to answer him. "Well, I have better hearing then most so I can hear things a lot of other people miss… However in this case one of my clones heard her and dispelled allowing me to know exactly what she said."

A large bead of sweat fell from Edwards head as he heard this as his brain tried to comprehend how his jutsu work. But the larger and more active part of his brain was wanting how to learn that said technique and use it for his own ambition and other things that a teen would think about with an ability to multiply yourself and have them do whatever you wanted. When there was a small amount of blood trailing from Edward's nose, Naruto smacked him in the back of his head knowing exactly what he was thinking. "Head out of the gutter and no, you can't learn how to use my shadow clones. They are a trade secret."

Edward just stared at Naruto as he led the way to the library. Somehow, the elder teen knew exactly what he was thinking and it irked him to no end. And now he was leading them to the library, where they just were, to do research on the philosopher's stone. He felt like jumping out and decking him in the face, but seeing that he could help him on his quest to get back at Mustang, he would lay off. After all, someone that Roy didn't like was a friend to him.

Arriving in the library, Naruto quickly figured out why the Elrics were spending so much time there. They were attempting to decode cook books written by Tim Marcoh. This quickly led to confusion as he did not understand what the point of decoding these books were. "Um, okay. While this is all fine and dandy; how in the hell is this helping figuring out where the stone is or where one was at least?"

Going through his book and circling letters here and there, Edward didn't even look up as he answered Naruto's question. "These books are written by Tim Marcoh, an ex-State Alchemist that was researching the philosopher's stone like we are. However he knew how to create one and left clues for people like us to find and maybe find one or create or own stone. It helps that he told this us personally and he told us where to look and what exactly to look for."

"Yes, so far it has mostly been the ingredients for creating the stone, but there have been some notes on how to make it as well. The problem is there is so many books that we haven't even really begun to decipher what he has written." Alphonse finished for Edward as he picked up a pencil and began to go through his section of the books.

Instantly solving their problem, Naruto yawned as six shadow clones formed behind him before going through the books they had laid out, much to the exasperation of the Alphonse and more in particularly, Edward. Looking through the books on the shelf, Naruto spoke in a blunt voice. "Tell them what they need to do to help and they'll do it for you and probably even faster then you can. Now if you don't mind… There are still things I need to learn." At the end he pulled out a book called Alchemic Components and Their Uses.

Edward grunted in affirmation as Alphonse nodded and started showing the clones what to decipher so their work would be a little easier.

(Naruto's Point of View)

Man this is boring. This book has nothing on how to control the air with alchemy. Well that is another bust. How are the brothers doing? Hm, seems like they are still knee deep in those book from Marcoh. How in the world did they guy make so many cook books and why? Looks like my clones are getting tired. Best send a new batch in and absorb what they have now.

Hm… What?! Human sacrifices are an ingredient to make the stone!! Shit! I cannot tell this to Edward. I know that is something that will put a big dent into his search for the stone. He doesn't need to know about that yet and if it comes down to creating a stone… I'll do it. I'm fine with killing people as being a shinobi for five years led me to my share of deaths at my hands. However, he's still young and shouldn't have to deal with that yet. Then again I was twelve when I made my first kill, but I had to get rid of my innocence somehow. Good, my clone didn't write that part down on the ingredients list. I'll have my clone destroy that book when we're asleep tonight after all this is over.

"Hey brother, what's wrong? Why have you stopped?" I hear Alphonse's curious voice. He so reminds me of my younger self when I was naive and innocent. He wants to believe that there is good in everyone and I want him to believe that, even if it isn't the truth. There is nothing wrong in being naive like some people say. The naive truly have it easier then others as they cannot see the evil things that are done every day by people and at times, people you love.

I turned to Edward as he stood up and looked for his trench coat. Once he found it and began to slide it on, he turned back to his brother. "I've found something about a laboratory here in Central that was made for the specific purpose of creating a philosopher's stone. The directions to where it is found was what I just decoded and I'm going there to see if there's a stone there or not."

My eyes narrow as I heard this. The military already had a station to create a stone? Then why didn't they send all alchemists that research was related to the stone there to work on it and create one. I knew that it would be extremely unethical to make one as it would take the lives of those sacrificed for the stone, but what was stopping them? Was it the amount it took or was it something more? Something that we didn't know about.

Shaking my head, I place my hand on Edward's shoulder before walking in front of him and placing my hands in my pockets. I absently began to play with the chain to my pocket watch as I stare down the elder Elric before speaking in my usual tone. "Edward, call it a night. It is almost eleven and you've worn yourself out with all this research and we'll go tomorrow and check it out. Besides, I need to make a report to the Fuhrer and I'm sure if this building is under military jurisdiction, he'll give us permission to go. If not, we'll sneak it. Either way, resting is the best option for you so you can be prepared for whatever you may see there."

I can see Edward growling at me, not wanting to wait. I can't blame him for doing so as I was stopping him on his path to bring his brother's body back and his arm and leg. I could see what he wanted most in his eyes. He might have been able to hide it from others, but I could see his true purpose for looking for the stone. "And why should I listen to you?! I first helped rescue your ass three days ago and now here you are giving me orders! Who the hell do you think you are?!"

As he pointed his finger at me, I simply waved it off before I give him a sly grin and look him in the eyes. "As of the moment, I'm your superior officer and I'm ordering you to take the rest of the night off. Just because you aren't listening to me, I'll have my clones watch you all night to make sure you don't head out to the laboratory without some supervision. And it is night little Elric and have you forget about the State Alchemist killer that is on the loose. I'm sure you haven't seeing that I've read the report where he destroyed your automail arm and took out half your brother's armor. Do you want to put your brother in that situation again?"

It worked like a charm. Edward wavers as he looks away. I can see he doesn't want to give in, however he knows that it dangerous for him but more importantly, his brother. Seeing him nod is enough for me as I pat his head, which nearly set off a precession of fireworks as Edward glares at me. "That's a good boy Edward. Now get some sleep while I go talk to the Fuhrer and get us permission to enter the laboratory. Alphonse, good night and keep your brother in check. It seems you are the more responsible one of the two of you."

I laugh as Alphonse holds back Edward as he screamed many obscenities at me as I walked away. I slowly began to realize why the Colonel picked on Fullmetal as often as the reports said. He's just so easy to pick at… Like I was before the shit began to hit the fan. It seems fate has decided to dish me a plate of irony and stick me with two teens that remind me of what I used to be. Alphonse's innocence and Edward's stubbornness. …Sigh. I miss those days. I didn't have the worries I have now and nowhere near the amount of burdens. I would like it if I could live those days out forever, without a care. I would be content with that.

Looking around, I find myself in Ms. Douglas office. Seeing that she motioned for me to continue, I hesitantly enter the room to see Fuhrer sitting at his desk, working on his paper work and smiling. That made it official that Fuhrer Bradley was more insane then I as I had never seen anyone enjoy paper work enough to smile while doing it. Shaking that off, I went with my normal kneeling salute with my head bowed. I know he said I could perform a hand salute, but this was ingrained into my head after two and a half years training with Jiraiya and a year with Pa and Ma. "Fuhrer-sama, I'm here to make my report and a request."

I could tell he was still smiling at me. That was beginning to creep me out. He was smiling more then anyone else I knew and there was something wrong without. Screw the fact that my scythe was vibrating in his presence, that smile was what was giving him away. That and I swore I could feel someone else in the room. I could give a pin point reading to where he was, but I had a feeling the Fuhrer knew that person was there, so I left it alone. "Ah, a little late but I figured it would take a while with all three of you in the library. You may stand, Wind."

Doing as he requested, I stood up in attention and waited for him to motion to make my report. I knew this was the best thing to do as I was trained to be a soldier and wait for my commander's orders. I never liked this portion of my training, but it was a necessity for infiltration and this sure felt like a good time to put my training into action. Seeing him giving me the nod for my report, I give him a hand salute and dutifully do so. "Fuhrer-sama, during my time with the Elrics today, we deciphered books from Tim Marcoh that informed us of the ingredients of the philosopher's stone and the directions on how to create one. However, there was one ingredient I hid from the Elrics but as I did this, Fullmetal deciphered directions to a laboratory here that might have house a stone at one time."

I was glad when he gave me the at ease sign as saluting and standing at attention was doing a number on my back. Damn, those that did this on a regular basis had to have some back problems. Getting over my own problems, I could tell the Fuhrer was thinking as he put away his papers before rubbing his chin a little. As he was thinking, I noticed that there was a lot of swords in the room. And not just antique swords, but very well made blades ready for action. It made me wonder if the Fuhrer had any skill with them. He coughed to gain my attention as it had wandered off in my thought and I quickly brought it back onto him.

"Ah, admiring my sword collection are we? Not surprised, you yourself seem partial to bladed weapons… But back to your report. I would take it that he wanted to go to the lab but you put a stop to it." I nodded in verification allowing him to continue. "Good. I want you to destroy those books and as for the secret ingredients, give me a list of them along with the one you kept from them by eight-hundred hours tomorrow. I know there is a reason behind it, so you may keep it from the Elrics as I doubt it is about sabotaging their work. As for laboratory five, it should be out of commission, so there is nothing there. Now, onto your request."

"Oh, right sir. I request that the Elrics and I be able to see laboratory ourselves and see if anything was left behind. There is a small chance that someone else is using the abandoned lab as a base, so we can never be too sure." I quickly responded as I felt the need to get out. Something was pulling on the back of my mind and all the clones in my room had dispelled unwillingly.

"Hm, I guess I can allow that. However, I want you to take caution as there are things there and if it is anything that cannot get out to the public, destroy it. Outside of that, I see no problem letting the two of you and Edward's brother seeing the laboratory. Now you must be tired, so I'll let you off tonight. Just remember to get me that list in the morning. You're dismissed."

"Thank you Fuhrer-sama." I feel myself salute him before leaving the room in haste and quickly create a few clones to carry out the task of destroy the books.

I know something is wrong, however I didn't want to rush into head first by teleporting back in. It might be faster, but I would be wide open soon as I entered my room. I seriously doubt it is the State Alchemist killer as I don't think he knows that I'm suppose to kill him on sight yet and I really doubted he knew where I slept. Plus I was in an entire building filled with soldiers. I seriously doubted he could get in unless he had sneaking skills parallel to mine.

Finding myself at the door, I opened it gently to see that my room is perfectly fine. The light is off, but everything is fine. Nightingale is comfortably sleeping on the mattress and the windows are closed. Maybe it was just a malfunction in the jutsu? It happened every now and then, it was just strange for them all to dispel like that. Shaking my head, I pull off my scythe before taking off my military shirt before walking into the bathroom and splash some water onto my face. Yeah, it was just my paranoia acting up. Nothing is going to come out of the night…

"Hello my Naruto. Seems your doing well."

And there goes my heart. I swear that I've never jumped like that in my life. It doesn't help that however this was managed to sneak up on me and get by my detection with the utmost ease. Having no choice, I turned on a dime and pull out a kunai as I look at the intruder. My face falls seeing the person sitting in the chair being shrouded by the shadows leaving me unable to identify any key details about her except the golden eyes. The same from my dream. "Nibi no Nekomata… Surprised you show up here so soon."

I can see her smirk at me as her body stays in the shadows. I absently wonder how they bend around her like they do, but I say nothing as Nightingale jumps into her lap and she automatically begins to stroke my cat's spine. "Ah, it seems that you did get my gift after all. I really must commend that Alphonse boy. He's a boy after my heart with all he does for my precious kitties."

Frowning at her, I put away my kunai as there was no point in keeping my guard around her. I had connected all the dots and knew exactly what she was and I knew she would not harm me. Plus, she was one of the strongest of the nine bijuu. If she wanted to hurt me, I really couldn't stop her from doing so. "What do you want cat? Its bad enough that it was you in control of Yugito all this time, but what do you want now? Haven't you caused me enough pain?"

That stopped the nekomata as Nightingale wisely jumped off her as a purple chakra began to flow around the cat. Great. I pissed off a bijuu and I don't know how to use the Shika Fuin. Well, I'm boned as that wouldn't even work on her if my research into the nine is correct anyways. She was instantly on me and the shadows were no longer shrouding her face. It was slightly pale and seemed to have a little goth touch to it; however the shape and the intensity of her eyes only increased her appeal.

I flinched as she reached her hand back, but to my surprise she laid it on my chest as she leaned her head underneath mine and nuzzled against my chin. "I've seen you're on the track to find the stone… However, beware of the one that commands you. You may never know what is behind him…"

The situation was awkward for me. I knew something was off about it as she was doing exactly what Yugito would do when she felt insecure of something was going on. I twitched as I begin to realize even more that it was Nibi that I fell in love with and not my fiancé. A lone tear falls from my eye as I can see her at the door, but she was smiling at me with our child in her arms. Nibi snaps my eyes away from her as her golden eyes lock with mine. "Naruto! They are only a figment of your mind. And do not worry about our daughter… She's with my father right now…"

As my eyes widened at what she said, hers did as well as she break contact with me before disappearing into the shadows. That was something I did not see coming… Not only did the cat use Yugito as a vessel to be with me, she used her to have a child. My body begins to shake at the thought. I know it is true as the cat seems to love me, but why is it so hard for me to accept it? I know it wasn't Yugito that I fell in love with, but I thought it was her for so long that it is hard for me to believe that it was another.

I need rest… my body and mind feel numb. I can still see our daughter firmly in Yugito's grips; however I know it to be a figment of my imagination. I fall onto my mattress and close my eyes so I don't have to see them. But the damage was done as memories I had with her flashed before my eyes before I saw the murder of Kirana once more. Then it just red with blood and chakra…

My shaking dies down as I feel a furry object rubbing against my face and my eyes snap open to see Nightingale smiling at me. Strange that a cat can smile, but I figure that it something to do with Nibi so I put it besides me for now. I begin to realize what the cat was for and I sigh as I wrap my arms around the cat and cradle it to me until my shaking stops entirely. Oddly enough the cat doesn't seem to mind being held like this and in fact fell asleep in my grasp.

Yawning as I felt drained, I closed my eyes, not even feeling the need to get up and get something to eat. I was just too tired to do anything right now but sleep.

(End Naruto's POV)

A/N2: Well, there is the next chapter of the Wind Alchemist. I know it was a little soon, but I'm still having so much trouble with the Naruto Chronicle chapters and my other stories. Anyways, if you have any questions or want to leave a statement on how you thought I did this chapter, leave a review. Peace out.