SCA: We're back! Again!

Ed: You ever gonna come up with something new to say?

SCA: No, why should I?

Ed: Nevermind

SCA: Hmmm, Alice!

Alice: What?

SCA: Do the disclaimer

Alice: Fine. SCA doesn't own FMA

And the chapter begins!

*EDITED JANUARY 7-8, 2011*

Chapter 3: Warning! Stranger Danger!

Alice was sitting on a train seat, waiting for it to start. Edward was sitting beside her, a dark cloud looming over his head. Armstrong sat across from them, sparkles still erupting from him. Alice sighed, shifting a little. This was the first time she had ever been on a train, and it wasn't giving her a good first impression. It felt like she was sitting on cement or something! Alice leaned back, looking out the window. She gave a sigh as the train began to move, slumping down in her seat as Armstong pulled out a newspaper. Ed was well on his way to dreamland, so she had no one to talk to. Alice leaned her head back, staring at the ceiling and replying the events from before in her head.

Alice was standing next to Al's box. Her arms were crossed and she felt kind of intruding. Roy, Riza, Havoc, and Hughes stood near by. Edward stood the farthest away, staring at something coming towards him. Armstrong ran forward, tears pouring down his face, and wrapped Edward in a bonecrushing hug.

"I'VE HEARD ABOUT YOU EDWARD ELRIC! Your pure love that made you try to bring your mother back! And your mighty love that made you prepared to throw away your own life to transmute your little brother's soul! I AM MOVED!" Armstrong leaned toward Ed, only to get kicked in the face. Ed walked over to Roy, angermarks all over his face.

"You've got a big mouth Colonel."

"Well...When I was approached by someone that annoying, I had no choice but to talk about your past." Still crying, Armstrong spoke again.

"And that is why...I shall take the responsibility of being your escort until we meet your automail specialist!"

"What? Didn't we already establish this? Why do I even need one?"

"Edward, " said Riza coming up to him, "Are you saying you are going to leave as you are now when Scar might attack again? Doesn't it make sense to have an escort who can stand up to him?"

"And you can't carry around Al with that body." said Havoc.

"So. I'm fine with anyone but the Major." said Ed. That's when everyone started making excuses.

"I have a lot of work. I'm going back to Central soon. " said Hughes.

"I can't leave HQ" said Roy.

"Its very hectic watching over the Colonel" Riza commented.

"Got zero confidence in protecting you when its that dangerous." said Havoc.

"Its decided! I shall stay your escort!" said Armstrong, hitting Ed on the head.

"Don't judge things for me!" Ed yelled.

"Children should listen to what adults say."

"Don't treat me like a kid! Al, you say something too!" Ed yelled turning to face Al and Alice. Al's eyeholes turned into sparkles, causing Alice to scoot away.

"Brother! This is the first time I've been treated as a child since I've become a suit of armor!" Ed anime fell, surprising Alice. Suddenly Mustang was beside them, smirking.

"If you still insist on being unreasonable, how would you like it if I gave you a court-martial for violating orders?"

"That's playing dirty!" Ed yelled.

"Yes, If its decided, then let us pack!"

That was when Armstrong put Al in a box.

"It is cheaper on travel fees if he is treated as luggage!" said Armstrong happily. Ed was on the ground, another black cloud over his head as he mumbled something that sounded like "Little Brother." .

"Why am I stuck with these lunatics?" Alice muttered, rubbing her forehead. Edward's head snapped up to stare at her.

"What was that?"

"Nothing~"

Emily was sitting in the Rockbell's living room, studying it carefully. The door clicked open and she turned to focus on the blonde who was walking into the room. Winry put a small tray down on the table next to the couch and sat down beside Emily.

"Are you alright?" she asked.

"Uh...yeah. I think...maybe not...I don't know..."

"What do you mean?" asked Winry, giving Emily a weird look.

"Well, um...I think I'm hallucinating, but I'm not sure."

"Why would you be hallucinating?" asked the blonde, confusion evident on her face.

"Well, for one thing, Winry Rockbell is sitting next to me. And I also seem to be in a fictional town."

"Fictional town?"

"Yes. I believe I'm in a book. Perhaps this is a dream."

"Um, I can tell your now that you probably aren't dreaming. Where are you from?"

"Illinois."

"Wheres that?"

"America."

"Never heard of it."

"See? That just strengthens my theory." Emily claimed, giving a sigh.

"It can't. If you were dreaming, I wouldn't be real. And I know I'm real." Winry stated, giving a smile.

"Then how could I have possibly ended up here? In a place that shouldn't exist?"

"Well...I can't answer that. But maybe Ed and Al can help you figure it out."

"Ed and Al?" she asked, brushing some hair back. "As in, Edward and Alphonse Elric?"

"M-hmm. There's no other!" Winry replied with a smile. "They'll be arriving in a day or so. You can ask them for help."

"Would they even help me?" Emily wondered.

"Trust me, I'll make sure they do."

Emily gave a nervous laugh as Winry ripped out a wrench and hit it against her hand. "Why the wrench?"

"Oh, no reason. I'll go make lunch!" the blonde said, disappearing into the kitchen.

When Alice woke up, the sun was bright and blinding. From the way it was situated, she assumed it was morning. She hadn't planned on sleeping that long. It was around then that she realized that her head wasn't resting on wood. It was something much softer. She glanced up to see that she had been resting on Edward's shoulder. She quickly pulled back, her face bright red. Luckily, the blonde alchemist was still fast asleep. She quickly turned to see that Armstrong was reading the paper. Good, that meant there were no witnesses. Then the paper came down with a loud rustle, revealing a crying Armstrong.

"Aw, young love," he sighed.

"Gah!," Alice squeaked, her face becoming even redder than it already was..

"Ah, you're awake Miss Smith. That's good, because we're here."

"Already?" asked Ed, causing Alice to give a little shriek and leap back in her seat.

"Oh my god! How long have you been awake?" She cried, a hand pressed against her chest.

"I just woke up..." he said, looking at her like she had gr

"Oh, wait," mumbled Armstrong, leaning towards the window. "This isn't our stop. Sorry about that-" Suddenly Armstong jumped up, sticking his head out the window.

"Dr. Marcoh! It is I, Alex Louis Armstrong! Are you not Dr. Marcoh?" Alice blinked, turning to look at Ed, who in turn ignored her.

"Do you know him?" asked Ed.

"Yes. He is a very capable alchemist from a research agency in Central. He researched medical alchemy but disappeared after the war."

"Lets get off," Ed demanded, jumping up and heading for the door.

"What?" cried Armstrong, "Don't we get off at Resembool?"

"If that guy researched what you said he did, he might know something about human transmutation. We have to unload Al! Hurry up!" he yelled, leaping out the door. Armstrong was right behind him. Alice followed, a bit slower because she wasn't use to these she stepped off, she heard Ed yelling at Al because he stunk of sheep. Armstrong picked up Al's box and they after the man. Every so often Edward or Armstrong would go up to someone and ask if they knew someone named Marcoh. After almost half an hour of asking, Alice got impatient and grabbed the back of Ed's jacket.

"What?" he asked, glaring at her.

"Ask for Dr. Marco. You'll find him."

"What? Marco? But his name is Marcoh."

"Trust me, ask for Dr. Marco."

"And just why should I trust someone like you?" Ed asked, narrowing his eyes.

"Just trust me!" Alice cried in exasperation. She wasn't used to people doubting her like this. "I wasn't with Scar, alright? I have nothing to do with him!"

"And this conversation has nothing to do with Scar." he growled.

"But that's why you don't trust me! I had nothing to do with him, I've done nothing to harm you. At least give me the benefit of the doubt and trust me just this once!" she was extremely irritated now, completely ready to slap the alchemist across the face.

"I only trust people who earn it. But since I want to get this over with, I'll try it. It because I'm in a hurry, not because I trust you!" Ed turned around in a huff, walking over to the Major to pass on the information.

The Major seemed to be all for the idea and the next person he asked immediately knew who they wanted and told them exactly where to go. It didn't take very long to get to his house and Alice was annoyed that they hadn't gotten there sooner. Edward strode past her, banging on the flew open, revealing a gun wielding Dr. Marcoh. Alice let out a scream, dropping to the ground and covering her head as the gun went off. Ed let out a cry of surprise, diving to the side. Armstrong stepped forward.

"Please, calm down Doctor." he said, looking unfazed.

"Did you come to take me back?" yelled Marcoh, sounding panicky. "I don't want to go back there! Please, just let me be..."

"That's not true," Armstrong replied."Listen to me."

"Then did you come to silence me?"

"No. Please put the gun do-"

"I won't be fooled!"

"I said listen!" yelled Armstrong, throwing Alphonse's and his box at Marcoh.

"Oh god...they just keep getting crazier..."Alice mumbled while Ed stared at the scene like he was about to pass out. Ed and the Major headed inside but Alice stayed out on the steps. She wanted to, but she didn't trust herself. And Edward didn't trust her either, if the look he had given her before going in was any indication. She wasn't sure she could keep from shouting out the truth if she was sitting there. And Ed apparently didn't want her sitting there at all. So she sat on the steps in front of the door, waiting for them to come out. About ten minutes later, a very angry Edward stomped out of the house, almost trampling her. Armstrong followed, carrying Al. Once she got over her shock, she quickly leapt up and raced off to catch up.

Back at the train station, Ed and Armstrong took the bench, leaving Alice to sit on the ground beside Al's box. Armstong was currently asking Edward if he would have stolen the stone when Marcoh could be seen running towards them. He walked up to them, gasping and holding up a white envelope. He went up to Ed and handed it to him.

"This is the place where the research files are hidden. Look at this if you won't regret learning the truth. And if it's you, you will uncover the truth behind truths." Ed looked at him but he shook his head. "I've said too much. I pray you two get your bodies back." And with that he left. Ed stared after him for a moment before he bowed. Armstrong stared to cry and Al and Alice just kinda stared.

"So...When does the train come in? asked Alice.

"It should be here soon." said Armstrong.

"Joy."

"Joy? Why would you say that?" asked Ed, sounding like he was scrutinizing her.

"It's called sarcasm." she stated, frowning.

"Oh."

After an ungodly amount of awkward silence, the train rolled in. Alice climbed on regretfully. She had only been here for two days and so far everone she met seem to have escaped from the nut house. She didn't think she wanted to meet anyone else. This place was just too crazy.

*EDITED: JANUARY 7-8, 2011*

SCA: Finally! I'm done! I worked extra hard to try and make it longer!

Ed: Well...I guess you didn't fail this time.

SCA: grrrrrr

Emily:Uh...why is Al riding a horse?

Alice: What? No! Eagle! -runs off to save horse-

SCA: Uh, ok then. Anyway, next time, they will finally arrive in Resembool!

Emily: Finally

SCA: Shut up

Emily: make me

SCA: maybe I will

Emily: sure

SCA: your mom!

Emily: your moms chest hair on youtube!

Ed: ew...

Winry: Anyway...please review!