Hey, I'm really sorry for taking so long. I apologize to whoever is reading this story. I know I should have done something but I just couldn't get online in the place we went to. I went on a road trip with my family all the way to Pagudpud and guess what? I couldn't find a single place to get internet connection. Not even wifi. So my laptop was virtually useless. Sorry again. Hope you enjoy this.

Chapter 6

Sophie

The Elric brothers had made up. Actually to tell the truth, I have no idea why I am still here. I mean I could escape so easily but something stopped me. Maybe it was the sight of the Elrics and their friend, Ms. Rockbell. They looked so happy…like a family.

Step on the brakes!!! What is going on here? I'm getting sentimental again…and that's not good. No time for that. Not right now…not ever.

Sorry about that, sometimes my emotions get hard to control. I think it has to do with me having puberty or something. Really, its so annoying.

"Silvertongue? Silva? Sophie?"

"Huh?"

I shook my head. Lost in thought, I hadn't realized that Edward…weird, when did I stop calling him shrimp? …was trying to attract my attention.

"Sorry, what was that?"

"Al wants to know why you have three names." Edward said, apologetically, "And I want to find out more…if its okay."

I leaned back, "Its fine." No its not fine but to heck with it, "You must be curious. Forgive me if its confusing, I've never told anyone the whole story before."

"No problem." Edward was seated now, and so were Alphonse and Winry, "Just tell us."

I couldn't help it I smiled. They were just so much like children asking for a story.

"When I was born I was christened Sophie. It means 'princess', why my parent's decided on that name is a mystery to me. I'm from the line of Belgarion, not many people know that. The only people who call me Sophie are mostly Old-Worlders. Few people outside the Old World know it. In fact only you people know my name, my true name you can say, is Sophie.

"You're probably wondering what this Old World I've been mentioning is." I said, anticipating Edward's question.

"The Old World used to be, quite literally, the world. But as the military and other powers gradually became stronger and all these new-fangled technology appeared, the peoples began to separate into two groups, the ones who wanted to keep on using all those nature-killing new stuff and the ones who wanted to keep to the old ways.

"So the Old Worlders retreated into a secret valley protected by natural barriers and some…ah can we say…unnatural ones?"

"Magic?" the girl asked, her eyes wide.

I winced, "We prefer to call in sorcery."

"We? There are more of you?" Edward asked.

"Aside from me, there are two others. My brother and my cousin."

"Ahh…so your cousin…he lives in the Old World?" Edward asked.

Wow, he's actually trying to be nice. Trying to avoid talking about my brother. I didn't know he could do that!

Too bad he just hurt me more…

"Actually, I don't know where he is." I said matter-of-factly, "He didn't deign to make his destination known after my brother died."

They couldn't say anything…after all what could they say?

"You know what?" I said, finally breaking the silence, "I'll bring you to the Old World. Normally Outsiders aren't allowed inside…okay there's never been any Outsider to see the Old World since the Old World was made. But I think I can get an exception for you guys."

"Really?" Al said excitedly, "Can we Nii-san please?"

Edward stared at me, as if he was trying to figure me out. Finally he shrugged.

"Okay, if you're sure about it."

"Great start packing."

Now all we need is for that mean Colonel to show up…

3…2…1…

BAM!!!

The door slammed open and in barged in who else but the great, the amazing, Colonel Roy Mustang!!! Okay…that seemed a bit exaggerated. But who cares! He'll never hear me saying that anyway. :P

So in barged in Colonel Mustang and Lieutenant Hawkeye. The lieutenant had her gun out…and it was pointed at me!!

"Should you try to leave the premises, Silvertongue, Lieutenant Hawkeye has orders to shoot you." Mustang said calmly.

I sighed, "Do you really think that there's a bullet fast enough to hit me? Or that you'll even see me leave this room? Do you really think that I am so dumb as to spill so much about myself if I didn't know who are listening?

"I knew you were there. I wanted you to hear it too, I know what you are searching for and I'm telling you right now that you will be disappointed."

"What is disappointing is your feeble bluff, Silvertongue."

"Oh? Really, Colonel, I wouldn't call it a bluff, anymore than I would call it feeble. It was a diversion, plain and simple. And my weapon is far from feeble."

A dagger materialized at Mustang's throat. It floated in midair and, as if some unseen hand was guiding it, was pointed right at Mustang's throat.

"You—!!" Hawkeye exclaimed, "What are you doing?!?!?!"

"Making sure you don't shoot me accidentally dear." I said, "Put down your gun. You don't need it."

She didn't move.

"Colonel." I said, letting some irritation show on my face.

"Stand down, lieutenant." He said.

The second Hawkeye holstered her pistol the dagger disappeared. No of course it didn't really disappear! I simply teleported it from across the room to back in its sheath on my thigh. Simple really. I don't know why the others have to look so confounded.

Anyway back to business.

"I know why you had me apprehended, Colonel." I said, "I know that you want to find the Old World. I know your delusions of grandeur. And I know that it won't work. Sorry to burst your bubble but I'm trying to save you the pain of failing."

"I don't know what you're talking about." Mustang said.

"Don't sass me boy." I sighed, "Your heart tells me that you won't rest till you've seen it for your self. That's why I allowed you to over hear me. I intended for you and Ms. Hawkeye to join me."

"No, you are mistaken, Silvertongue. You are not permitting me to join you. You are leading me to the Old World." Mustang said, "And if you fail, you will lose all value, you will be worthless to me and I have no need for worthless things."

He was threatening me. He. Was. Threatening. ME!!!! He was so going to pay for that. But not now…breathe in…breathe out….breathe in…calm…remain calm…even if that stinky, no-good, mud-grubbing worm!! …no that's not a calming thought…picture a green meadow…with his blood staining the clean grass!!

Whah! Forget it. It's not working.

"You can come, like I said, but only if you come as a civilian." I said layering my voice with authority.

I stood up straight and stared right into his eyes. I knew that even though I was small, a girl and dressed in plain clothes, I had the regality of a queen. No one can withstand me!

"Ms. Riza Hawkeye can come as well. But heed my words, Colonel. I am not under your power in any way whatsoever. You will not threaten me ever again; you will obey any instruction I see fit to give you for I am giving you an honor no Outsider has seen before. You and Ms. Hawkeye will come as civilians or not at all, understand?"

"Understood." Mustang said, reluctantly, "I agree to your terms, but I warn you if this turns out to be a wild goose chase, someone is going to pay."

I smiled at him coldly, "I seem to remember saying that there will be no more threats, Mustang."

"Forgive me then." Mustang said, equally coldly, "I simply wish to make sure you understand how the situation is."

"I understand it…probably more that you do."

"Fine."

"Fine."

There is just too much tension in this room! I have to get out!!

"You, Ms. Hawkeye will come with the Elric brothers, Ms. Rockbell and I. No one else. Meet me here in an hours time. I have to take care of our transportation."

"Who died and made you boss?" Edward asked teasingly, trying to lighten the atmosphere in the room.

Hmm…that boy isn't all that bad. I have to be careful, he's making me like him more every minute! He was loosening up a bit too! And that was really good news.

I grinned at him.

"Pack something a little formal. Since you five will be the first Outsiders to enter the Old World in well…never…there's bound to be a celebration…if all goes well…"

"If things don't go well?" Mustang asked, "You all will most probably get executed."

Five mouths hung open, gaping at me in disbelief.

"But…" I continued, "The queen is a gracious sort of person, at least that's what people say, so I don't think that will happen."

"We'll be ready." Al said, "For the celebration not the execution mind you."

I laughed as I turned to leave the room.

"Hey, wait!"

It was Mustang, who else?

"Don't worry, Colonel, I won't run away. I'll be back in an hour, you have my word."

I left. I needed six tickets to Estherville, a small port in the middle of no where. After that we would have to go on foot…

Okay, just so you know...There's no such place as Estherville and there's no such place as Old World, not in this world nor in the world of Full Metal Alchemist nor in the beautiful lands of Belgariad. Just so you know, Belgariad is the novel I got my insipartion for Sophie. There's no Sophie there but still... Anyway, now the characters from Full Metal are heading towards a different world. They're going to enter Sophie's world. And if anyone's still curious about Sophie...You'll have to keep reading. She's a girl who has many secrets and I'm not going to spill them for her. Sorry! But maybe if you review I'll tell you some!

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