I sit next to my mother at the train station patiently waiting for a train. Me and my mom used to live in central but since I lost my arm, we moved close to where my master and his wife lived so he could train me alchemy and she makes my automail. As much as Edward Elric annoys and frustrates me, he is still an amazing alchemy teacher even though he's only twenty four years old plus he isn't able to perform alchemy. My mother is reading a book with one hand and curling her hair between her fingers with the other. As she reads, she begins to cough.
"Are you sick mom?" I ask her.
"Yes, just a small cold" She replies before coughing into a tissue.
"Well I hope you get better soon, I don't want you to miss my exam"
"I wouldn't miss it for the world, and neither will your father. I know he will be with you in spirit"
"Stop it mom, you're gonna make me cry"
She smiles at me before kissing my forehead.
I'm wearing my usual red skirt with black leggings underneath with a black leather jacket and I wear black gloves to hide my automail. I wear a black crop top underneath my jacket. The train finally arrives and me and my mother stand up.
"Are you sure you want to do this dear?" My mother asks.
"Yes. Father would've wanted me to" I reply. She smiles at me and we hop aboard the train. We find some empty seats and sit down.
"Excuse me, are these seats taken?" Someone asks, gesturing to the seats facing us.
"No, go right ahead" My mother says. Two men and a woman wearing hats that hide their faces sit across from us. They remove their hats and I recognize them from anywhere. My master Edward Elric, his wife Winry Elric and his brother Alphonse Elric.
"What are you guys doing here? And what's with the disguises?" I ask them.
"Well, we miss central and we haven't been there in forever so we decided to come with you. Also, you seem a lot like Edward and if you get into trouble like him, you're going to need me to fix your automail" Says Winry.
"So what is with the disguises?"
"Ed and Al are extremely popular in central, they're basically celebrities"
Ed smiles widely at her comment. Winry looks at my mother and grabs her hand.
"How have you been doing Gracia?" Winry asks my mother.
"I'm fine. We both are" She replies.
"Thats good. I'm glad" Winry says.
"Oh Elicia, there was something I needed to tell you before you present yourself to the military." My master says.
"What?"
"You saw the gate of truth. Am I correct?"
"Yeah. It was weird and scary"
"Have you noticed anything strange about your alchemy? Noticed a more easy way to perform it?"
"Easy way? What do you mean by easy? My alchemy has always been the same" I reply. Master leans back in his chair and raises an eyebrow. He then pulls a broken tool out of Winrys purse.
"This is one of the tools Winry uses to make adjustments on my leg. Do you mind fixing it with alchemy?" My master asks.
"Sure" I reply. I grab my chalk from out of my pocket. And start drawing an alchemy circle.
"Without drawing an alchemy circle" Master says.
"But how-"
"Try clapping your hands together"
I raise an eyebrow at my master. I look down at my hands and clap them together. I then hold them over the tool and the tool is fixed.
"What the-! How did I do that without drawing an alchemy circle!?" I ask in confusion.
"When you see the gate of truth, you are able to use alchemy without drawing an alchemy circle." Master replies.
"And you waited until now to tell me!? The state alchemist exam is today!" I yell.
"Hey! Show your master some respect" He yells.
"How can I respect someone who is constantly hiding important stuff from me!"
"I'm your master! I can tell you whatever the hell I want!"
"But its my power and I should know important stuff like that!"
"Stop it!" Winry yells, raising a wrench. Me and my master yell in fear.
"Stop it both of you! Elicia, you should appreciate the fact that Ed told you of your new ability. He is your master and you should show him respect. Ed, you should've told Elicia sooner, she has had the ability for four years" Says Winry.
"Well I thought she would've discovered it sooner like me" Master complains.
"When will you realize that Elicia isn't you, and you're not Izumi" Says Alphonse. Ed sighs and crosses his arms. I raise an eyebrow.
"Who is Izumi?" I ask.
"Our old master. She was very abusive to me and brother but it tought us many things. When we were young she left us on a deserted island for a whole month." Al says.
"Ed wanted to do that to you" Says Winry.
"Why didn't you? I could handle it" I complain.
"Because you're a girl" Ed replies.
"So? I'm strong you know."
He smiles at me.
"I know. Thats why you're taking the test and you will pass it" Ed says.
"Hell yeah I will" I reply.
...
We get to Central train station and we take a taxi to the apartment we will stay in. Conveniently, My master and his family are staying in the apartment next to ours. Ed, Al and Winry help me and my mom unpack.
"So me, Al and Winry are gonna go visit some old friends. Want to come?" Master asks me.
"Who are you going to visit" I ask.
"Some people in the military" He replies.
"Sure, sounds like fun" I say.
"You guys can go, I'll stay here and prepare dinner" Says my mother.
"Would you like me to stay and help?" Winry asks.
"Oh no, I'll be fine"
"Are you sure?"
"Quite. Besides, I would like some alone time anyways to think."
Author note: Hey guys! Sorry it took me forever to update. I'm not dead! Haha. I'm glad you guys liked my first chapter so I'll definitely try to continue