My Short Ancestor (Naru/FMA)

Chapter 2

"Edward, huh? You're kind of....short."

Kyuubi sighed and used a tail to wrap it around the Elric's waist. Now, he just sat there waiting for the explosion.

WHO ARE YOU CALLING A PINT SIZED MIDGET WHO IS SO SHORT HE CAN DROWN IN THE WATER PARTICLES IN THE AIR?! Edward struggled against Kyuubi's grip trying to get to the Uzumaki.

Naruto covered his ears. "I didn't say that!" He sighed in relief when Edward finally calmed down. "Anyway, why are you here..? Where is here?"

Here, Edward spoke finally calm. Is your mind or mindscape. It's like if you were dreaming but actually living the dream in a way.

"Cool!" Naruto grinned before frowning. "My minds a sewer?"

Edward gave a rich laugh and Kyuubi grinned. At the moment, yeah, but you can change it. Just think of what you want the place to look like and try to 'immortalize' it. I can't find a better way to explain it.

"Okay.." Naruto closed his eyes in deep concentration. When he opened his eyes half of the place was a nice meadow with a field of light pink flowers with a river running down the middle. Large Sakura trees grew along the bank, it's petals making a beautiful pattern along the water.

The other half was a house. It was tall and appeared to be made out of wood. It's porch looked worn from use but still strong. There was dark brown shutters along the windows on the first and second floor.

Edward stared at it. This looks like Winry's house.

"Who's Winry?" Naruto asked bouncing over.

I'm going to take a bath! Kyuubi ran towards the river, shrinking down to a small fox before diving in.

Don't worry about it. Edward smiled. He sat down on the grass and patted the spot next to him. Now, you wanted to learn about my 'power'?

"Yeah. Kyuubi said that it was powerful for a humans." Naruto grinned in excitement. "I bet it's really cool."

Edward gave a smug grin. It is. It's called Alchemy. It allows me to use the power from the earth, so to speak, and use it to my needs. The only thing I can't do is bring a human back to life. I used to not be able to make gold either but I assume that doesn't apply here.

"You can make gold? Cool!" Naruto was excited. Would he be able to use alchemy? If so, the villagers wouldn't be able to mess with him again. Naruto looked closer at Edward. "Is your arm fake?"

Edward jerked in surprise. Yeah. He rolled up his right sleeve and slipped off his glove to reveal a metal arm. It looked exactly like a normal one except for the complicated wiring. My leg's fake too. He lifted up his left pant leg to reveal a perfectly crafted metal leg from the knee down. It's called automail. My childhood friend, Winry, and Grandma Pinako made it for me.

"How did you get them?" Naruto asked.

Edward paused. That... is a story for another time. Now, I am going to give you two options. He continued when Naruto faced him. One, you can use my alchemy as a 'bloodline' but gain my dazzling personality and be trained by myself and Kyuubi or two, you don't use my alchemy and not have my personality -shame- and be trained by myself and Kyuubi. Either way, we're training you. The choice is yours. I'll give you some time to think about it. I'll be inside the house.

Naruto watched as Edward walked off inside the house he created. If he gained alchemy, it could help immensely in battles and, of he practiced, he could heal people like all the medics he'd seen do in the hospital. He would even be trained by Edward to use it correctly. Of he didn't, he would still be trained by both Edward and Kyuubi but lose a great power to help the village.

Naruto stood up and brushed off his jumpsuit. His decision was made. He walked towards the house and kicked the door open.

Edward looked up from where he sat in the living room reading a book. Why do I get a sense of dejavu? He noticed Naruto at the door. Oh, do you have your decision?

Naruto nodded. "Yeah. I wanna learn how to use alchemy."

Edward gained a grin and stood up. Alright then. Your training starts now.