I began to calm down a bit so I figured I should probably pull myself off of Ed. I stood there in front of him rubbing my eyes when I noticed that I left sort of a wet spot on his shirt. Even though my face was red from crying you could still tell I was blushing. I thought I heard sort of a giggle, then Ed said "It's alright, easily fixed" He clapped his hands together and used Alchemy to dry his shirt out. Then there was quite a silence. The air was full of thoughts it felt like, this was just a moment that required no one to speak. The Roy finally spoke "Raven, are you here with any other guardian besides your mother" That's what the silence was for, they're trying to figure out where to put me in the meantime. "Uh, no I was only here with my mom, sir." I said with respect that I didn't know I was capable of. Roy put his hand on his chin and said "Hmm...No one at central even knows how to take care of a dog, Hughes already has two children, and I am no good with baby sitting." He looked over at Riza and she said "I already have to baby sit you. There's no way I could possibly make time for her"

They both looked at Ed who's face now wore a look that said 'Aw come on I can't baby-sit! You guys know that's one thing I'm not capable of!' I grinned Roy said "Well, you ARE 14 right? You're a big girl who knows how to take care of her self, right?" Riza, Ed, Al and I all gave him a questionable look. What the hell are you up to Roy? I thought to myself. "Yes but I don't know how to fight, and I barely know how to use alchemy." I said trying to follow up on what he was doing. Roy grinned and said "Yes, well Edward can. Which is why..." He walked over to Ed and I, looked us strait in the eye and said "...Fullmetal, your next assignment is to be this girl's body guard until further notice"

Both Ed and my jaw dropped, Ed was outraged and I was just plain shocked. "WHAT?!" YOU CAN'T DO THAT!!!" Ed yelled "I have a life you know! She'd only slow us down!" I was a little annoyed by that comment. "It's only for a short period of time-" Roy said "So now I have to watch her 24/7?! And what's this 'Until further notice' crap HUH?!" Ed yelled. "Well, you could teach me how to defend myself so you wouldn't have to watch me absolutely 24/7" I said quietly but still audible. "Me? Teach you?" Ed said "...Buwhahahaha!" I got annoyed at this "Hey you midget I meant it!" Ed stopped laughing and said "Yeah yeah sure I'll teach ya..." I gasped at this with glee BOOYA!! Edward Elric is gonna teach me how to fight! woo-hoo woo-hoo.

Ed then put his hand on my head and said with an evil grin "And if you ever call me a midget again I'm gonna feed you to pack of rabid chimeras" I wasn't scared even the slightest and I think he knew that "Yeeah whatever..." I said. He'd never actually do something like that. Ed took his hand off my head and turned to face Roy. Roy said "So it's settled then..." Ed looked at me then said "Yeah, it's settled but you better not stick me with her for the rest of my life." Roy grinned "Don't worry, like I said it's only for a short time" He began to leave when Al walked up behind Ed and said "Wow brother being really cool about this, is your automail bothering you or something?" Ed said "Hmm?..Nah, we're not gonna be here for that long. Besides how hard could it be?" In response I said "Very..." Ed looked at me and said "Have you done this before?"

"No, but a body guard is a hard job, think you can handle it shorty?" I said playfully. Ed became slightly annoyed "Hey what did I say about that?" "Not to call you a midget or you'll feed me to a pack of rabid chimeras. Blah blah, yeah yeah I heard you twice the first time." Ed folded his arms and said "Well you certainly didn't- Wait what?" I giggled, and Sakura yelled "HE PASSED!! WOO-hoo!" Ed looking seriously confused now said "Wait a second, what the hell just happened?" I giggled again and began to blush "Well, it's just something that me and Sakura do. I say something weird and if you noticed you pass the test" Ed looking at me like a nut now said "What damn test?" He then looked up at Al and said "Why wasn't I told about this?" "Chill out Ed it's just for fun!" I said sort of laughing. I couldn't believe it but Ed was blushing now realizing that he took the situation a little too seriously. He is rather cute when he's' blushing.

Now I knew this had to be a dream, there is no way in hell I'd be so lucky as to get Edward Elric as a body-guard. If it was a dream I never wanted to wake up, but you can't wake up out of reality.

That week Ed showed me some simple defense moves from coming out of a grapple to flipping someone just by simply throwing of their center balance. When I first tried that flipping thing I tipped Ed over and he landed on his head. Oops, he was alright though, as you probably know Ed is a pretty tough guy. While all of this is going on, I decided to do some research on what may have happened and why all of this reality bending stuff is happening. I called my friend in America who I wouldn't stop talking about FMA to. I needed a witness that could prove that Ed was really an anime character. As it turned out she had no idea what I was talking about. I even contacted some online friends that were big fans of FMA, they didn't know what I was talking about either. All of the images I had were suddenly gone as well. I didn't understand, was I the only person left on the planet that knew that all of this was just from a show. Whatever happened, I was pretty sure that it was my fault. That day when I successfully used Alchemy something clicked and released something that was absolutely unspeakable. My research was too advanced for trips to a regular library, so I decided to become a State Alchemist. This meant more studying, but I was willing to go thru with it.

One day Sakura came in while I was studying, she said "Hey Rae you've been reading a lot lately." She seemed very awkward but I knew what she was there for. "Yeah I'm trying to figure out why all this stuff like Edward Elric becoming a real person and there being no record that he was a cartoon, has happened." Sakura didn't look so tense now "I see, is that all?" I hadn't told anyone what I was planning about the whole becoming a state alchemist so I thought I may as well tell her. "Um, no actually. I'm going to become a State Alchemist" Little did I know Ed was standing at the top of the stairs, and heard all of this. "I'm only doing for the research, there maybe a restricted file or two that may give me some clarity." Sakura didn't like this idea at all "Well just because of some research you shouldn't have to throw away your freedom!" I sighed, she continued "Ed could help you, he has access to stuff like that. It would be easier"

"Yeah well Sakura I would like to do it myself." I said to her hoping that she was done. She wasn't gonna give up yet "But Ed is here to help, I'm sure if you told him your situation he would help. Just trust him." She finally said it, trust, something that is very hard to get from me and Ed hadn't fully obtained it. "No, I'm causing him enough trouble as it is. If I bothered him with that well..." I couldn't think of why I shouldn't tell him, then I realized "...I just don't trust him all the way yet." Sakura looked confused, I was pained. I can't believe that I wouldn't even trust my own body-guard how pathetic. "But Raven he's' here to protect you and you can't trust him with some lousy research? He's' guarding your life!" I finally began yelling "I KNOW THAT!!" Sakura looked flustered. "I know its stupid but I personally don't like that fact that I even NEED a body-guard. My mom is dead, and the rules of reality are changing. I'm really freaked out right now and the last thing I need is for you to tell me that I should trust somebody" Sakura was crying now " I just- I just don't want you to have to become a dog of the state for a no good reason"

"No good reason? This is a perfectly good reason now I know that this isn't the best decision but I'm doing what I can right now." Sakura left the room and went upstairs where she saw Ed. Sakura was crying more now and she whispered "Did you hear all of that?" Ed looked down contemplating whether or not he should say yes or no but before he could answer she walked passed him and went into a room shutting the door behind her.

Ed decided to confront me about all of this. He went down stairs and saw me sitting at the desk with my head in my hands. He was about to say something when I said "You were listening weren't you" There was a silence soon broken when Ed said "So you're planning on become a state alchemist, eh?" I could tell by the tone of his voice that he didn't approve, but I didn't care "Y'know I'd help you but, obviously I haven't earned your trust..." He walked over to the desk and put a book on it "...Here, I think you'll find more use for this book then I will." He began to walk out of the room. I was shocked that he even gave me a book after all of that, I wondered if he was at all hurt by the fact that I wouldn't trust him "...Wait" I said before he left the room. Ed stopped but he didn't turn around. "..Um t-thanks for the book!" I said, it was the only thing I could think of to say. He looked over his shoulder at me with a look on his face that was very strange to me. This look had so much emotion in it was amazing, he looked sad, pained, yet happy. He turned away and said "...No problem.." He walked away.

I sat there staring at the place the boy had been standing in when he gave me that look. Oh man way to go. I turned to my desk where Ed put the book at. I picked it up and began reading it.

Next day, Lunch time rolled around, and to my surprise Sakura had become the house cook. At least that's what she claimed. I was studying literally 24/7 even at the diner table I was reading a book. "Raven, put the book down and just eat" Sakura said. Still reading the book I said "I can eat and read at the same time" I took a mouthful of food and continued to read. Al seemed to be on Sakura's side in all of this, he said "We haven't seen you for the past few days you've been hiding behind those books, please just put the book down for a while and take a break" They were very encouraging I was about to take their advice when Ed said "Let her study" I would feel like he was sort of defending me but it felt more like he was mocking me. "Brother..?" Al said.

"If she wants to stay behind the book she can. Besides she has to study for the exam to become a state alchemist" I slammed my book shut and said "Well if my studying is causing so much trouble maybe I'll go into the other room. Sakura thanks for making lunch" I stood up and left the room. Everyone was silent, Al and Sakura looked at each other and then looked at Ed. Ed stood up and said "I'll be right back..." He went into the room that I was in and found me shoving my books into an old messenger bag. "Where are you going?" Ed said sounding truly concerned. "I'm going somewhere I can study without getting a whole load of crap" I said as I shoved the last book in the bag. Ed looked confused for a moment "Whoa wait a minute, you're going out?" He said. I slung the bag onto my shoulder and said "Yes as a matter of fact I am" I was about to go out when Ed stepped in front of me

"Wait a second, you're not going anywhere without me you got that? It's too dangerous and I don't know what you think you're going to solve by running out the door-" I interrupted him "Yeah well you don't know a lot of things now don't you..." Ed was obviously outraged by this. I got past him and headed for the door."Y'know your maturity level has just struck an all new low. Congratulations!" He grabbed one of his shoes and attempted to put it on when I opened the door. "Gah! Don't you out there or I'll-" He said hopping on one foot trying to get is shoe on. I turned around and said "Or you'll what? Feed me to a pack of rabid chimeras?" Ed paused for a moment then said "Y- Yes! That! What you said!" I shook my head and closed the door while Ed yelled "No NO! Wait get back here!" The door shut with thunk "Dammit! Whoa!" Ed then fell over.

Al and Sakura heard the yelling and the crash of Ed hitting the floor." Brother are you alright?" Al said franticly "DAMMIT!!STUPID! STUPID BOOT! STUPID GIRL!!" Ed fought with his left boot for a moment then finally got both of his boots and he ran out the door. "GAH! Uh okay which way did that idiot go...HAAWW man! Ooohhh you had better have gone this way!" Ed ran up the street in hope to find the stupid girl that was me.

I had arrived at a little restaurant and I decided to go in there to study. Man that Ed is an idiot, what possibly could go wrong out here I thought to myself. I sat down and saw some strange men wearing green. They kind of gave me the creeps but I wasn't gonna let them scare me out of there. Now I know that I probably should have let them.

Meanwhile Ed is running as fast as he can and It's not easy with two automail limbs. Ed stopped running for a minute exhausted "Damn. Huff. Where the hell did that girl go." Ed panted heavy for a while." "Are you looking for someone?" somebody asked Ed. Ed hadn't looked up yet to see where the voice was coming from "Yeah, could ya help me?" Ed said then he continued to pant. "Sure, what does the person look like?" Ed said "Yeah, she's' about yeh high, dirty blonde hair, carrying a black bag." Then Ed looked up to see a man staring down at him wearing green. "No.. You? Your the..?" The man had an evil smirk on his face "Yes I do believe we met before, you uh...Were trying to get me to spare that stupid woman's life, correct?" Ed got really angry "WHY YOU!-"

"Hmm?" I thought I heard Ed's voice so I looked outside to find the men in green had him held down. "GRRRR! LEMME GO!" Ed yelled trying to break free. "Good god will ya calm down boy!" One of the men holding him said. Just then Ed saw me, "Raven! RUN!-" He screamed. "A'right that's it" said the same man before. He pulled a knife out and put it to Ed's neck." So whadya say to me cuttin' your throat out right here and now?" I had to do something "No DON"T DO IT LEAVE HIM ALONE!!" That seemed to get their attention, Ed yelled "What the hell are you still doing here?! Run NOW!" I looked him in the eyes and started to cry. "No Ed. I'm not going to run and leave you here. It's my fault this is happening so I have to fix it!" I really didn't know what I was doing now, I clapped my hands together and put them to the ground. I wanted a weapon that I could use of any kind, I pulled out of the ground a spear. I had never done a lance transmutation before but I guess you can do crazy things when you're trying to save someone.

"Let him go, now." I said pointing the spear at them." Aww so you want us to release you widdle boy fwend huh?" I began to blush and so did Ed. "Calm down fellas I have a special audience with this girl" said the Man that Ed had met before. I began to really feel tough "Who the hell are you and what do want?" The man grinned and said "My name is Naroh and I am the leader of this gang. And I want your life" I began to feel scared "Raven get out of here! He'll kill you go!" Ed yelled at me again. "SHADDAP BOY!" Naroh yelled. He then kicked Ed in the face. "ED!!!" I yelled, I began to cry seeing Ed in pain. But why did I feel that way? Could it be that I...?

"All I want is to win a fight against you fair and square" said Naroh. "Just so you won't fell so bad when you kill me?" I said in disgust. Naroh smiled "You're a smart little girl aren't you? Listen up, if you don't fight me you can say good bye to your little boy friend here" The man with the knife brought it closer to Ed's throat, and closer until the knife cut into his skin. Blood ran down the knife and his neck. They really would kill him. "Don't worry about me, just run!" Ed said. I stared then I said "No Ed, I won't let them kill you" I raised the spear in front of me and said "If you want to fight me, Naroh... Here I am"
"YOU IDIOT WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? RUN! RUN NOW!!" Ed screamed at the top of his lungs.
Now I really knew I was dead.

End Chapter Two