Three days later; Lilo's pov-

I walked down central hall slowly, despite being very excited knowing that I passed the test, my stomach ached and flipped with uneasiness. This really didn't happen that often considering I saved my world more than once, and I was barely afraid then, but I just felt like something was wrong, but I couldn't place it. But I didn't have much time to fret over it as, I arrived at the door of my soon-to-be-commanding officer; Roy Mustang, The Flame alchemist.

Supposedly, Flame had a younger subordinate other than me, and I mean really young; and that would be 'The Fullmetal alchemist', the hero of the people. So, it shouldn't be all that awkward... To him. I have never done something like this before, and I couldn't stop the uneasiness that rested in my stomach.

Letting out a sigh, I stopped in front of the famous alchemist's door. Hesitantly, I lifted my arm to knock, but my arm didn't move any further than that pose. I stayed still, not sure whether to knock, or to leave. My gut told me to leave, to just ignore the door, but I felt like something was pushing me to go in.

Sighing, I brought my hand down and knocked. My gut kept protesting, yelling me to run away, that it wasn't safe, but I had already made my choice.

"Come in!" A voice drifted from the door. I nodded, although I realized that the alchemist could not see me. Opening the door, I kept my eyes on the ground, not daring to look at the alchemist.

"My name is Lilo, I am a new recruit!" Hesitating, I gave a salute with my left hand, not even looking up. I felt a small bead of sweat drip down my forehead, I was really nervous, which was unlike me. I heard a chuckle, and I glanced up at the alchemist, I noticed how he hard dark hair and onyx eyes. He started to talk, and now he had my full attention:

"If your going to salute, remember to do it with your right hand, " He chuckled once again, giving an amused smile. With wide eyes, I changed hands, and this time I stood tall.

"My bad sir!" I gave a small forced smile. Jeez, when did I become such a nervous wreck? I thought to myself, giving a small scowl, and luckily, it was not noticeable.

"Quite alright, please, have a seat." Flame gestured to an empty bench, which stood not far from his desk. I quickly walked over to the bench, and sat down, finally soaking in my surroundings. It was a plain office, nothing really of interest,and the walls was painted a light crème color, making it even more boring. Mentally sighing, I turned my attention to Flame, who was in the middle of talking.

"... And from this day forth, you shall be known as 'The Dancing alchemist' for your unique way of transmitting." Flame placed the paper down, and grinned at me. "Good job, Dancing. Here is your honorary pocket watch" He took out the silver device, and held it out for me to take, and I did.

Its design was a dragon being caged down by bars, leaves surrounded its bottom. Giving an amused smile, I felt its texture. "Thank you sir." I smiled happily at the older man, who smiled back in response.

"You did good, Dancing." He smile turned into a semi-smirk. "But now, we need to discuss something."

I raised an eyebrow.

-Walking home

I arrived home happily, a broad smile on my face, and my left hand in my pocket, which intertwined with the watch, so it wouldn't jingle. I couldn't help but be anything other than happy; I got a job as a state alchemist, I can look for a way back home now, and me and Stitch will actually have money, instead of doing odd jobs to pay the rent! Nothing was more perfect here and now.

But a little bitter voice in the back of my head kept telling me to resin as a state alchemist, to run away from Amestris. But yet, another voice told me to stay, to keep being in the military, saying something about being special. Mind you, it wasn't as though I had two little me's floating around, but they were quiet, nagging, voices. I ignored them for the time being, I didn't feel like having anything ruin my mood, but then something hit me;

The Fullmetal Alchemist would be my partner.

I couldn't help but stop in my walking, my thoughts going back to the conversation I had with Flame.

"But now, we need to discuss something"

I raised an eyebrow, and motioned my hands for him to keep talking.

"Being the second youngest state alchemist, the Führer believed it would be proper to assign you with the Fullmetal alchemist."

"Wait, WHAT?!"

That short conversation caused me to frown. I knew I wont be able to hide being from another world from him, and I probably won't be able to avoid him as much as I would like. I ran a hand through my hair, put on a forced smile, and pushed those thoughts to the far corners of my mind. I continued on my way back home to stitch. And I knew, we would soon be back home.

Where we belong.