Hey everybody! Wielder of the Blue Flames here with a new chapter to Seven Seas Alchemy! And I promise you, this chapter will be much longer than the previous chapter.

And it should because in this, our main alchemist and mermaid reunite in this one!

So kick back, relax and read away!

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The Reunion

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Ed yawned as he stretched his left arm upwards, his right arm hanging around his suitcase. "I'm beat! I think I slept on that train longer than I should have." He commented to Al, who was holding his own suitcase. The two were looking around the city for a hotel to check into.

However, most of them were highly expensive for the two of them. Money wasn't a problem for them. It was just that Ed wanted to save enough to make sure their time off was as long as it should be, instead of it ending abruptly.

They had already searched four hotels and all of them either had too high of a price to check into or were, as Ed would put it, 'Too Snooty' for them.

"Well, you were awake for most of the trip here. You didn't sleep until we got the second train here." Al pointed out to his brother, who yawned again and rubbed his eyes.

"Could you blame me? As soon as we got off the first one, the second one was about to leave!" He exclaimed before sighing. "Anyway, I'd much rather sleep on a soft bed than a chair on a moving train." He muttered before he rubbed his back.

"Well, while we're here, do want to get something for breakfast? You haven't eaten anything on the train." Al reminded.

"Soon. There's something I want to check out before I do." Ed said as he smiled. "Do you remember the beach where we used to play at when we we're kids?" He asked.

Al nodded as his red eyes somehow brightened. "Yeah, I do! Mom let us go there all the time!" He remembered and he looked down to his brother. "You want to go visit it?" He asked.

"Yep! It's been a long time and I want see if anything's changed." He explained and he grinned. "So, wanna check it out?"

Al nodded his helmet. "Sure!"

The two ran to the beach, both with smiles on their faces, hoping to see if anything has changed at their favourite spot. (Again, if Al had his face back along with his body, He would)

The two were both unaware that someone else was on their way to the beach as well. And she would be the only one to recognise them, if only partially.

Meanwhile… The Beach…

Luchia walked along the shoreline of the beach with a smile on her face as she stretched her arms, yawning from a good nights sleep. "Ah, thats better! I really like the beach in the morning." She said to herself as she looked out into the ocean. "It feels great to me."

'BANG!'

"OUCH! DAMNIT, THAT HURTS!"

Luchia jumped slightly at the loud voice that broke the peace of the sea air. She turned her head to see a teenage boy, possibly a year older than her, wearing a red coat, a black jacket with silver lining, a black shirt underneath it, black pants held by a brown belt, black boots and white gloves. He had blonde hair with a small strand sticking out the top and the a braid behind his head.

But what really made Luchia's mind race, were his gold, amber eyes.

'Those eyes! There just like…!'

She shook her head and walked over to the teen, who was rubbing his backside in pain with his suitcase beside him. He was near a couple of stairs, which would indicate that he fell down them.

"Excuse me! Are you okay?" She called to him when she reached him, standing in front of him.

"Huh?" Ed stopped rubbing his butt and he looked up. He blushed in embarrassment when he saw a teenage girl in front of him, looking down at him with concern. "U-uh… yeah… I'm fine." He mumbled with a blush.

Luchia held out her hand. "Here. Let me help you up." She said. Ed smiled and took it with his own. He stood up and he dusted his clothes. "Thanks."

"Ed! Are you okay?"

Luchia looked up and gasped when she saw a huge figure in an armoured suit, carrying a suitcase of his own. She raised an eyebrow when she heard a young voice in it. Like a little boy was in it.

'Wait! Did he say this guy's name was Ed!?' She thought as she looked at the teenager. She was starting to see more similarities of the boy she knew seven years ago. Her eyes widened and she smiled. 'It's him… it's really him!'

"Yeah. I'm fine Al. I just slipped, no big deal." He reassured before he turned to the girl and he noticed her smile. "Uh.. are you okay, Miss?" He asked and he raised his arm out to her.

"Ed… and Al." Luchia repeated with a smile as her eyes welled up with happy tears. "It's you… it's really you!" She leaped up to them and hugged them.

"Whoa! What the!"

"Careful Miss!"

The two were surprised and shocked by the sudden show of affection from this stranger. Was she some sort of overzealous fan? Or had they met her before?

Ed wanted to know.

"Look, I hate to break it to you, but we don't know who you are. We just arrived here this morning." Ed explained to the girl who stepped back a bit and nodded.

"Oh yeah, I forgot! You guys haven't seen me in my human form!" She remembered, confusing the two. What was she talking about? "Allow me to reintroduce myself! It's me, Luchia Nanami!" She smiled.

…

…

Luchia stared at the two, the silence making her nervous. Did she say it too soon? Did she come on too strong?

Ed and Al just stared, their eyes wide with shock and their mouths wide open. As they did, the two started to see the resemblance between this girl and the mermaid they had met when they were kids.

"Wha… are... are you serious?" Ed asked quietly and he dropped his suitcase.

"Brother… She's… she's telling the truth!" Al realised with happiness in his voice and he ran up to her and scooped her up in his arms. "Luchia! It's so good to see you again!" He cheered as he hugged her.

"Oof! You too Al! You've gotten bigger!" She commented as she wrapped her arms around as much as she could around Alphonse's metal form. After a few more seconds, she was let back down to the ground and she turned to face the older brother. "You too Ed! You've grown as well!" She smiled.

Ed was silent for a few seconds before he slowly walked up to her. He stood in front of her before he quickly wrapped his arms around in a tight hug, inciting a gasp of surprise from the mermaid. "I've missed you… I've missed you so much." He muttered quietly as a stray tear left his eye. He felt her arms wrap around him, returning the hug.

"So have I Ed… So have I." She sniffled as a few tears left her eyes as well.

Al watched on as his brother and friend hugged each other, letting out their emotions. If he had a mouth again, he would be smiling with joy.

A few minutes later…

"So, how have you been? I'm pretty sure that being a princess of a mermaid kingdom keeps you busy." Ed queried with a smile as the trio walked along the sidewalk. Luchia was showing them the way to The Pearl Piari, telling the two that they could stay for as long as they wanted.

"Nothing much. Without my Pearl, I wasn't able to do much of anything important so I've had a lot of free time." She admitted with a sheepish smile. It was true. Without the Pearl, the Princess couldn't ascend any higher, thus missing her coming of age ceremony party.

"Oh. Sorry about that then. If you didn't give us your Pearl, then you wouldn't get into so much trouble." Al apologized with his helmet down.

Luchia quickly waved her arms, not wanting her friend to be upset. "No, no, no! It's no big deal! I didn't get into any trouble!" She reassured.

"Oh! That reminds me." Ed put his hand in his pocket and took out the pendant. "You might wanna take this back then. After all… a promise is a promise." He said with a smile as he handed it back to Luchia.

Luchia stared at it for few seconds, contemplating whether or not if she should take it back. She raised her hand a bit, only to lower it and smile. "Keep it. At least for one day longer." She said, surprising the brothers. "I want to take it when I'm ready. I need to do a few things today anyway."

Ed looked back at the pendant and nodded, putting it back in his pocket. "Okay. If you're sure." He reassured as the continued to walk. "So, what's this hotel like anyway?" He asked.

Luchia smiled and pointed at something close In their direction. "There it is!" She announced to the two.

Al looked forward. "Wow! It looks very nice Luchia!" He complemented with honesty. "What do you think brother?" He asked as he looked down.

Edward felt his brain freeze, trying to process what he was just looking at right now. Sure, it looked nice and welcoming. There was only one problem with it though.

"It's pink." He stated the obvious with dread.

"Yep! Nikora felt that it would be more homely for guests when they stayed! Besides, I like it!" Luchia said with stars in her eyes. "It matches my personality!"

"As well as your kingdom, your tail and pretty much everything close to you." Ed deadpanned with a glare.

"Don't be such a mope brother." Al reprimanded. "The colour looks great on it Luchia. Don't mind Ed's choice in decorations. Most of them usually involve devil horns and flames."

"HEY!"

Luchia giggled at the brothers banter and smiled. "It's no problem. Everyone has their own opinions about things they like or dislike." She then lead them to the entrance and walked in. "Hey Nikora! We have guests!" She called out to the older mermaid.

Nikora walked down the stairs when she heard her 'sisters' yell. "Luchia, don't be so loud when you… call." She stopped herself when she noticed the guests. "Uh… how may I help you gentlemen?" She asked awkwardly, trying to regain her composure.

"Yeah. My name is Edward Elric and this is my younger brother, Alphonse Elric." Ed introduced with a smile as he gestured to himself and his brother, who waved politely. "We're taking a long vacation here and we're kind of looking for a place to stay."

Nikora nodded slowly as she stared at the two. More specifically, at the armored giant standing beside the boy. "I see… Pardon me for asking but, where are you two from?" She asked, cautiously.

Al decided to answer for his brother. "Oh, we're from Amestris, miss. We're Alchemists." He explained as he raised a hand in defence.

"Alchemists?" Nikora repeated with a raised eyebrow. Where did she hear that title before? She didn't notice the young voice coming from the armor or did she seem bothered by it. She shook her head and smiled. "Well, you came to right place to stay. Welcome to the Pearl Piari!"

Ed and Al gave a small bow and smiled at the greeting. "Thank you Miss. Nikora." The eldest Elric then placed a hand in his pocket. "I hope this covers both our bookings." He held out a couple of notes and handed them to her.

Nikora's eyes widened when she looked at the notes. "There's… theres so much!" She gasped at the amount she was just given. Did this kid have rich parents or something?! "Where did you get this kind of money to throw around?!"

"From my research grants." He answered like it was no big deal.

Al nodded as he grabbed the rest of the suitcases. Luchia leaned towards him and whispered. "How much does he get? Nikora sounds like shes about to have a heart attack."

"I've lost count, really." He admitted with a sweatdrop as he followed the mermaid to their rooms while Ed and Nikora discussed the living arrangements.

Two minutes later…

"Okay, I've talked things over with Nikora, so we're good!" Ed smiled as he walked into the room he and Al were staying in, the younger brother unpacking their stuff. "With the amount I've given her, We'll be set for about a years worth!"

"That's great brother! But do we really need to stay that long?" Al asked as he finished. "I mean, we're just here on a leave of absence for a few months, right?"

"True… but the colonel didn't specify on what few months there were for us." Ed smiled slyly as he rubbed his hands together, thinking of the perfect payback he had just thought of for the colonel.

"Brother…" Al sighed at his brother's tricks. Sometimes, those things backfired on him in the most unusual ways without him knowing until it was too late.

"Don't worry about it Al. We're on leave and colonel bastard can't do a thing about it! Besides, he doesn't know we're here!" Ed smirked.

"You guys settling in okay?"

The two turned their attention to Luchia, who had just walked in with a smile.

"Yeah. We're okay." Ed smiled as he brought Luchia into another hug. "And let's just say, we're not leaving anytime soon." He reassured as the Princess's eyes brightened up.

"Really!?" She asked before she held onto him tighter. "YES! I can't believe it! I'm so happy right now, I could cry!"

"Please don't. I really wouldn't want you to cry already." Ed chuckled as the two let go of each other.

Al shook his head and walked out of the room. "I'm going to ask Nikora if she can give me a tour while you two catch up." He said as he left. But not before calling back. "And will you two just kiss already!?"

"AL!" The two shouted, blushing in embarrassment as he left in a flash. The two looked away for a bit before they smiled and held each other again.

"I think you rubbed a few of your traits on him." Luchia joked with a laugh.

"He's my little brother. What can I do?" Ed shrugged with a smile as they leaned forward, closing the distance ever so slowly. "I really am happy to see you again, my beautiful mermaid princess." He whispered.

"And I'm happy to have you with me here, my brave, handsome alchemist." Luchia whispered back as she leaned forward and closed her eyes, Edward doing the same.

Their lips finally met as they held eachother, both melting into the kiss they had so desperately longed for to happen. All of their worries and troubles seemed to have been blown away with the wind as they shared this romantic moment.

What they didn't know was that the romantic moment was being watched by a blue penguin, who was hiding under the bed with wide eyes as he watched the princess kiss a human male!

As they continued, Luchia suddenly noticed something slip out of Ed's coat pocket. She stopped the kiss, getting a small moan from Ed, and picked it up to see a small note. "What's this?"

Ed raised an eyebrow and took it. "That's weird. I don't remember having this in my coat." He held it near his face and started reading it.

Then his eyes widened and he snarled.

"That bastard…"

"What?" Luchia asked as she raised an eyebrow in confusion.

"Read this." Ed handed her the note as he clenched his fists and started breathing angrily.

Luchia took it and started to read aloud. "This forum specifically states and allows State Alchemist, Edward Elric and his brother Alphonse Elric to be granted permission to join and enroll in Easter Japan's, Mizu High School. By order of Colonel Roy Mustang." She suddenly smiled. "Hey! That's the school I'm going to tomorrow!"

She looked up and her eyes widened when she noticed Ed trembling in anger. "Um… Ed?" She called before wincing as he shouted at the top of his voice.

"DAMN YOU COLONEL BASTARD! DAMN YOU TO HHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!" Ed screamed to the heavens, his voice echoing with rage!

With Al…

Al sighed when he heard his brother. "I knew it."

Back in Amestris…

Roy smiled as he leaned back on his chair. "Good Fullmetal… but not good enough." He smirked, having the distinct feeling Edward just found out his little trick.

With Father…

"What the devil is that noise?" The Homunculus leader wondered when he heard a distinct echo fill his chambers for a few seconds.

With Hohenheim…

"Hm… Ed must be irritated." Hohenheim hummed as he continued his trek down an open path.

The Portal of Truth…

"What was that? Did you hear that?" The Truth asked the human body of Alphonse Elric before it looked panicked. "Oh god! Is that Aqua Regina again!? Leave me alone! You've already took the TV! WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT!?"

Al slowly inched away, deciding that the god had finally gone crazy.

Back with Ed and Luchia…

Ed panted as he finally stopped his screaming, with Luchia watching with wide eyes. "So, um… are you done?" She asked meekly.

"Yeah." Ed nodded with a wave of his hand. "Yeah… I'm good." He reassured as he stood straight and clenched his right fist. "But I'm going to kill that asshole the next time I see him!"

Luchia smiled and shook her head as she hugged Ed from behind. "Well, like I said, thats the same school I'm going to as well."

Ed smirked as he held her close again. "You know… that's one of the only upsides to that, you know. I think I can let that pass." He decided as the two kissed again.

Things were certainly looking interesting for these two.

"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR DOING LUCHIA!?"

The Alchemist and Mermaid were brought out of their kiss when they turned to see a fuming penguin come out from the bed.

Only one word summed up their thoughts right now.

"... crap."

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Well, I hope you all enjoyed that!Next time, I'll try to make the chapter longer! I promise!Read and Review please!

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