Fullmetal Alchemist: Alchemy & Automail

Chapter 7 - The Semi-Finals

Sorry for the wait! Now let's start this. The semi-finals and then the finals will comence. Since last chapter we didn't get any Al fights this will make up for it! Review and enjoy!

After the first rounds of the Alchemy Tournament the rest was just a breeze. Ed, Al, and Mei defeated every team they went up against. Then it was the semi-finals and the winners would go on to the finals for the Alchemy Championships.

They would be facing the team of Ashton, Diana, and Rollins and like them, they also had a breeze going threw the other rounds. Loud roars filled the stands and each team was at their respective benches. Just like before, Winry would also be at the benches cheering for Ed and the rest.

Everyone was getting ready until the referee started saying important news that would change the flow of this battle, "Now, this round will be a little different than all the rest!" The referee said demanding the attention of all the contestants and people, "This is the special one match! Only 1 fighter from each side will fight in this round! The winner will go on to the finals with their team."

The crowds gasped and Ed slammed his hand on the bench, "Damn, this was unexpected! Whoever gets picked has to win this for us."

"Hey, Rollins. Ashton. What are we going to do!?" Diana said. "Whoever gets picked has to win! Got that!" Rollins said and Ashton and Diana nodded.

Then both teams had piercing eyes and were staring at each other with a death glares. The referee got on the middle of the field. "Ok, now that we got that out of the way, let's start!" The referee picked the two people who would start and end this match.

"Alphonse Elric vs Jack Rollins!"

"So it's me!" Rollins said. He walked over to the field. Mei gave Al a good luck kiss before he went to the field, "You can do it, Al!" Both Mei and Ed yelled. Al nodded.

"Are you ready?" They both nodded, "Then, Begin!" The crowd roared.

They drew circles with rapid speed and there was about 5 transmutation circles on each side of the field. Both Al and Rollins clapped their hands and tons of metal blades were clashing with one another. Sparks were flying and crowds were cheering with amazement. It seems the blades were infinite and both Al and Rollins ran towards each other and picked up blades and flinged it and rushed at each other trying to pierce one another. They were able to atleast cut each other, but their skills were really similar and the match was staying in a draw.

No one was giving up and they were making the ground crumble and shake because of all the alchemy they were using, "They are really going at it!" Winry said, "Yea! Al always had been the best at Alchemy and the way to use it. Mei and me is best at combat!" Ed said amazed.

Both Al and Rollins were gasping for air and they had cuts all over them. The infinite amount of blades wasn't so infinite anymore. They seemed to die out. They both picked up a blade and holded it tightly, "I have to win this match!" Rollins said. "I have to win as well so I won't lose to you!" Al said. They both smiled, "Well it seems that we both have to win!"

Al ran towards Rollins, but felt like he was slowing down every second, "What's happening!" Rollins started chuckling, "It's a kind of alchemy I know! I slows you down for a short amount of time! It's the only amount of time I need." He threw a blade at Al and it caught him in the side, "Al!" Ed yelled. "Don't worry brother!"

Even though he was hurt Al was still able to draw a circle with fast speed and stepped inside. Rollins saw what he was doing and was confused, "What the crap are you doing!?" Rollins yelled. "Winning this match!" Al said as he slapped his hand and everyone was shocked, "Did he use alchemy on himself!?" Multiple people from the crowd asked. All you can see is a bright light that was followed by giant smoke cloud. Loud chatter came from the crowds and the smoke that was getting created disappeared. Everyone in that arena gasped. Suddenly there was about 5 Al's, "What the hell!" Every Al jumped at Rollins and they all punched and kicked Rollins at once, "Your finished!" Suddenly Rollins was getting knocked all over the place.

"I can't see where they are coming from!" Rollins was getting hit back and forth. He couldn't fight back. One Al slid under Rollins and tripped him. Another kicked him up and the 3 others slammed him back onto the floor. He coughed up blood and was unable to move. The referee checked Rollins and saw he couldn't fight no more.

"The winner is... Alphonse Elric!"

The crowds cheered and they chanted Al's name. Both Ashton and Diana sighed, "You think he's mad, Diana!" She smiled, "I doesn't look like it! He looks like he is happy!"

"Al! Thank you for this match! I now know, I still got a lot of training to do!" They shook hands. He waved and Al waved back. He walked over to to his side and Mei hugged him and kissed him, "Nice job, Al!" Ed said.

"Ahem.." The referee once again started talking and he showed a map that had a stadium on it. He looked at us and then pointed at the stadium...

"The finals will take place in 7 days at the Alchemy Stadium In Central! The team of Edward Elric, Alphonse Elric, and Mei Chang will take on the champion team of Alistar Tsuki, Alex Starr, and Jade Domino!"

"Train until then and we will see you at the finals!"

"They been champions for 4 years, but they will soon lose!" Ed, Al, Winry, and Mei hugged and had a little celebration with friends because they got this far. They had a fun night and hopefully the next time they partied, they would be champions...

It's been a day ever since they won the semi-finals. Ed, Al, Winry, and Mei hanged out more than ever and the love they had was growing and growing. Of course they have been training. They been focusing alot and was trying to develop new skills that will win against their enemy team. What they didn't know was that their lives were going to get better and worse...

So I hope you enjoy and please review! So we got training days until the finals! We got some interesting events and characters from FMAB will be making their appearence between these day. See you next time...