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Caps gets a cookie for guessing on the first try. I'm basing him on the OVA that came out recently and he looks pretty much the exact same as his dad. Oh, some slight KakashixIruka in this chapter.
Chapter 4
Minerva gazed down upon the blond man and sighed. Why couldn't things run smoothly for once? This was insane. Madam Pomfrey bustled by with a cart and immediately set to work with her wand.
"Innervate."
The blond man's eyes opened wide revealing yellow irises and blinking several times before narrowing suspiciously at the women who were standing over him.
"Where am I? Who are you?" His deep voice was scratchy with disuse and one of his glove hands immediately went to his throat. "What happened to me?"
"Poppy, see if you can't get him something to drink."
"Yes Minerva. He's dehydrated alright." She waved her wand and a flagon of pumpkin juice flew to her finger tips. The blonds' mouth dropped in shock.
"WHAT THE HELL?"
The two women each raised an eyebrow. Madam Pomfrey poured the juice into a cup and handed it to the older gentleman.
"Magic of course. You should know that if you were able to see this castle…" Minerva stood back, her hands on her hips. "This is Hogwarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry."
The man buried his face in his hands and started muttering.
"This is just a dream… I made it back somehow…"
Seeing the man starting to melt down Minerva felt it prudent to begin introductions.
"I am Minerva McGonagall, Headmaster and Transfigurations teacher."
The moment she said 'transfigurations' the man's head snapped up. He looked at her for a long moment before clapping his hands together sharply and energy seemed to rush through the room and compile itself in his palms.
"What country am I in?" His eyes were wild with excitement.
"This is Europe. We currently reside in the United Kingdom."
His face showed confusion; even more so when he touched his hands to his blanket and there was a flash of light. In his hands he now held a soft sweater.
"If I am not in Amestris… how the hell could I do that?" He whispered to himself in shock.
The two women stared in shock. He'd used no wand but he'd transfigured a sweater out of a blanket.
"What…" Minerva started but shook herself. "How is it possible you are able to use wandless magic without even knowing about magic?"
The man turned to her as if noticing her for the first time.
"That isn't magic. It's alchemy… Though this is the first time in about 80 years I've been able to use it on this side of the gate…"
The headmaster shook her head. She'd seen alchemy and it always involved potions and magic. Then she thought about what he'd said. Eighty years? He hardly looked over fifty.
"Who are you?" She crossed her arms.
"I am Edward Elric."
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"This is Gryffindor tower. Being Seventh years, we now get individual rooms." Harry swept his arm in front of himself. "We're in the common room right now."
"Nice place!" Naruto grinned. He'd never stayed in a place so nice. "So explain this house system to me… Why are we all sorted into four houses?"
The Golden Trio looked at him carefully. He didn't seem to be dishonest, but so far he'd seemed like he really didn't know anything about being a wizard.
"The houses are named after the founders of this school." Hermione started. "Godric Gryffindor took the bravest under his wing. Rowena Ravenclaw the cleverest. The hardest workers went with Helga Hufflepuff and the most cunning with Salazar Slytherin."
"Yeah… the hat told me I was brave." Kiba nodded. "Was it supposed to talk in your head?"
"Bit of a surprise that?" Ron laughed. "Are you muggleborn? You don't seem used to seeing magic."
Naruto looked to Kiba and they nodded slowly.
"Yes… The magic where we're from is a little different. No wands for one thing." Naruto smirked.
"What?" Hermione fairly goggled at the two boys. "How can you do wandless magic?"
Naruto laughed at the shocked looks he was getting. He made a few signs and said, "Henge!"
A double of Hermione was staring back at her. She jumped back in alarm before steadying herself and asking questions.
"Is this an illusion? Are you really me now?" She poked the shoulder of her double.
"No illusion. This is called 'henge' and is a Ninjutsu. I look like you at the moment, though I haven't really changed."
The others crowded around him poking and prodding. He laughed it off and changed back.
"That's one of the simplest things for us. We all learn that at the academy."
"Some faster than others." Kiba smirked at Naruto's glare.
"I kicked your ass once I can do it again dog breath." He snarled and the two started bickering.
"You beat him up? Aren't you friends?" Harry crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow.
"We're friends yeah… but that doesn't mean we don't fight."
"And that was during the exams. It's pretty safe for us to fight during the exams."
"Hey, Hinata almost died then. That one guys arms exploded… The guy that Kankuro fought died too. Not to mention all the people Gaara killed before that…"
"Gaara's gotten a lot better… He only kills to protect his village now!"
The two continued bickering oblivious to the Golden Trio's stares.
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"Ne Iruka… What are you planning to teach these kids first?" Kakashi drawled as he leaned back into the comfy chair he was seated in. "I'd be really surprised if they could even mold their chakra at all."
Iruka smirked at the silver haired man.
"That's why you're going to be such a big help in the first few classes. You get to play kindergarten teacher for once. That means no porn, no being late, and being nice to the students. I've asked Neji-kun to come to the first few classes and monitor the students with his Byakugan to see how their magic works. If it works the same as our chakra we may be able to teach them."
Kakashi pouted. "Iruka…"
"No." The man glared at his colleague. "We will take this job as seriously as if it were the actual mission. We're also supposed to be on the lookout while teaching remember."
"Fine fine. I have one stipulation though."
"What is it?" Iruka huffed. He looked into the one visible blue eye and shivered. The look he was getting bothered him.
"Oh you'll find out soon enough. If I have to put up with snot nosed children, you get to put up with me… heh heh heh…" The former ANBU grinned lecherously.
"Kakashi-san…"
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"You are saying that you're from an alternate universe from a country called Amestris where you were able to perform alchemy…" Minerva questioned. She wanted the story straight for when they needed to call St. Mungo's.
"Yes… I created a Philosopher's Stone inside myself to save my younger brother. When I got his body back, I came here."
The witch's eyes widened. "You created a Philosopher's stone?"
"Technically my father and brother did first. I was the last one to make one."
"Have you ever heard of Nicolas Flammel?" Minerva queried. "He was the only one ever to make a Philosopher's Stone. Seven years ago it was destroyed so that Voldemort could not use its power to return to life."
"I've never heard of him. Like I said… I didn't even know magic existed. Though I'm guessing that's why I'm able to do my alchemy here. I wasn't able to use it anywhere else on this planet." Edward rubbed his palms together and sighed. "I'd almost forgotten how it felt."
Poppy noticed a cut on his arm with a gasp.
"Why didn't you say you were injured? We are in the hospital wing sir." She held her hands on her hips. "Please remove your shirt so I can heal you."
The man raised an eyebrow but did as he was told. He predicted the gasps at his automail arm.
"What did this?" Poppy gasped as Minerva asked. "What is that?"
"This is Automail. In Amestris it's the height of physical enhancement. This planet doesn't have anything near as sophisticated."
"No I should say not." Minerva shook her head. "How did you come about losing your arm?"
The blond hung his head with a mirthless smile. "I tried to bring my mother back from the dead. I lost my leg and my brother's body in the attempt. I brought my brother's soul back into a suit of armor using my arm." He tapped his arm thoughtfully. "When I became a Philosopher's Stone I brought my brother's body back."
The two women stood awestruck at the story. They couldn't not believe in it now. The proof was in front of them.
"How did you come to Hogwarts?" The headmaster asked. "You obviously have some sort of magic otherwise you'd never have been able to see our school."
"I was backpacking as I usually do every year." The blond shrugged. "I think I fell down a cliff… it's a little fuzzy. Then I walked through that forest for days… I really don't remember much. I must have been concussed or something."
"I do believe you were. All fixed now dear." Poppy waved her wand with a smile. "Let me see that cut please."
Edward held his flesh arm out for the medi-witch and watched in fascination as the cut sealed itself.
"That's handy…" He smirked. "Too bad I hadn't had that when I lost my arm."
"We'd need a whole bottle of skele-grow to grow those back… and I'm not entirely sure we could seeing all the scar tissue that's built up." Poppy stood closer to examine. "We could attempt it if you'd like."
"No that's ok. I've had them since I was 11. My grandkids would be disappointed if I got rid of them anyway." The man smiled fondly. "Thank you for the offer though."
Minerva nodded. She still had questions but she figured they could wait until morning at the earliest.
"It is getting late now Mr. Elric. Please rest tonight and we shall see you in the morning." She inclined her head to the man and swept quietly out of the room. Poppy waved at her.
"Here's some tea dear. It'll help you get some sleep. If you need anything at all, don't hesitate to call me." She waved her wand and her personal tea set flew into the room and started brewing. "Have a good sleep."
"Thank you, you as well." He smiled as he poured himself some tea. "I wonder what kind of place this is… I think I'll ask for a tour tomorrow."
He finished his tea and slid off into a comfortable sleep.
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Not a very long chapter… but I decided to get it out there anyway. Heee… something cool is coming up. Can't wait to write it.