The Mercury Alchemist

Chapter 12 - Reunion

'Have I really gotten used this world...? So much that I even forgotten where I belong...? 'Course not.... But... I feel like... I'm truly from Amestris......'

-Me-

Its been 3 years since I first arrived in Amestris, since I crossed from the gate and met both Truth and Fate. Every so often, I would visit New Optain to check on the people there. Russell is applying for the state qualification exams somewhere this year. I want to stop him, but he wants to protect both the country and his little brother, Fletcher. I can respect that. For Clara, she spends her time as a nurse now and is currently taking care of Dante. The both of them have finally moved on and decided to live a peaceful live. So much, that Clara is going to study medical school in Central to become a doctor, and Dante is thinking of going back in being a farmer. Things have been going smoothly so far. I haven't been hearing about any signs of the homunculi nor Jealousy for a while. But I can't let my guard down.

She still has the philosopher's stone with her, along with all the souls trapped inside it. Currently, I'm heading back to Central HQ for an 'important' meeting with Mustang. He, along with his other subordinates, knows about my automail arm and my reasons on why I joined the military. (If you can remember, I chased down Barry the Chopper.) Of course, I haven't told them my whole intentions. I was forced to after being found in a hospital again. 'Damn Mustang.... he better have a good reason as to why I had travel 500 miles just to see his stupid face,' I thought to myself as I stomped my way through the doors of Mustang's office. I didn't care if he had company, I was too pissed even notice. "Mustang!!! You better have a good reason as to why I had to travel 500 miles just to meet your sorry ass!" I demand as I marched towards his desk.

He just gave me a small smirk, and then asks me, "Is that your way of greeting your superiors Mercury? Or are you just mad 'cause you missed an important date with someone?" I want to punch that guy! But even if I did, I would just stoop down to his level. "For your information sir," I glare at Mustang, "I'm still under the order of Brigadier General Raven!"

"But then the Furher put you under my orders until the Freezer is captured." 

"Touché, except the one thing Mustang." 

"And what is that?" 

"I'm only here until the mission is over. I need to leave to finish something very important."

"Anyway," Mustang was serious now, "your assignment is to capture Isaac the freezer. You'll have a partner for this mission." I stared at Mustang with terror in my eyes and ask worriedly, "Is it Major Armstrong?" The last thing I want is being paired with captain muscles. He really gives the biggest hugs, and I mean big. Are his muscles made of iron or something? He chuckles, "Don't worry squirt, it's not the major." "Who are you calling a half-pint midget!?" me and another voice shout in unison. I turn to whoever it was and saw my ex partner. "Edward! Alphonse!" I gasp. Ed just gapped at me, looking up and down my body from head to toe. I covered my body as best as I could and asked, "What is it? Have you turned into a pervert now?" "Shut up! Only a blind person would stare at that tiny body of yours!" Ed retorts. 'You haven't changed at all!'-"Says the person who still hasn't reached his little brothers' height," I point out with a wide smirk on my face.

Just when he was about to pounce on me, Al grabs onto his midget brother screaming, "Stop it brother! You both made peace years ago! Besides, we need her for the mission!" I knew that Ed would stop. He's just too proud to admit that he just can't compete with his own little brother. "Yeah Elric," I smirk and rubbed it in, "I'm the one who can help finish your little job, which only I can do!" Al just helplessly watches as Ed and I glare at one another. "Alright you two love birds that's enough," interrupts the colonel. When the both of us finally quiet down, the colonel spoke up, "I want the three of you to go and look for Freezer tomorrow." "Freezer..? You don't mean Isaac the freezer!?" I gasp. 'I never thought that I would actually meet the guy! Yeah he's cool and all, but-' I was interrupted from my thoughts when a sudden surprise popped through the door.