My Short Ancestor (Naru/FMA)

Chapter 4

Naruto ran into his apartment, nearly kicking down the door when the key wouldn't work. He looked around and noted a large packet and, on it, a dark red coat with a strange cross with a snake around it.

"Yes! It's here!" He beamed. Naruto gently ran his fingers across the coat. He wouldn't put it on yet, not until he had the right clothes for it. He gently put it aside before opening the box.

Inside was a suit of armor. The helmet that comprised the armor's face was adorned with a large, conical horn in the middle of the forehead, has a pair of parallel, horizontal vents beneath each half-moon eye hole and a fang motif just above the protruding chin. The top of the helmet also sported a ribbon of white hair that hung down to the small of the suit's back.

The trunk of the body also consisted of a removable breastplate with a protruding, triangular shelf on the chest just below the throat guard, a high collar that extends out of the back and surrounds the rear and sides of the neck, and a large, circular leather patch on either side of the abdomen.

On the left shoulder is a red Flamel symbol.

The armor's armor body also appeared to have a triple spike motif, as each shoulder is adorned with a trio of large conical spikes lined in a row and each elbow, knee and foot carries small, spiky protrusions as well. The armor also appeared to have a white band around its right leg which held up a small weapons holster.

"Whoa.." Naruto ran his hands across the cool metal surface. He picked up the top of the armor and heard a rattling sound. He opened the breast plate to see a book on puppetry. "Didn't Kyuu say there was something else?" He moved the armor pieces to see a silver pocket.

The watch seemed to have a dragon engraved on the front with various symbols around it. The watch itself seemed to be sealed shut with alchemy.

Naruto grabbed a note that was stuck to the back of the watch.

Naruto, treat this watch as if it was ramen sent from the gods. I don't mean to eat it. Don't. I traveled with this watch everywhere. It symbolizes my status as a State Alchemist. It's a high ranking in the military -major. You may notice that it is sealed with alchemy and maybe later that would be explained. If you respect me enough, please do not open it.

Your training has gone wonderful. I couldn't have asked for a better student. You are an amazing kid with big dreams.

I'm proud of you, otouto.

Your Nii-san,

Edward Elric.

Naruto held the note tightly in his hands as he screwed his eyes shut to stop the tears. He was proud of him. Edward was proud of him!

Naruto put down the letter and grabbed the book on puppetry, sitting down and reading. "This would take a while to learn.. I wonder of my kage bunshin could practice and then teach me while I go get some clothes..." Naruto brought up his hands and whispered, "Kage bunshin."

Three clones of Naruto appeared around him and he pointed at the box. "Okay, guys! I want you to practice using the puppet while I'm gone!"

"HAI!"

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Naruto walked down the street under a henge. He now had short brown hair with green eyes and olive skin. He still wore the jumpsuit but he changed the color to a dark green.

"Hm.. where to go, where to go..."

Go here.

Kyuu-nii?

Sup, Naru. Told ya we can talk to you. Ed's busy at the moment so he can't talk. Anyways, go here. I have to go stop Edward from -I'll be back later.

O...kay.. Naruto shook his head and turned inside the store. It was a weapons shop with weapons (obviously), pouches for kunai and shruiken, and clothes.

"Hello, may I help you?" A young girl with buns in her hair asked placing down a magazine at the front. "My name is Tenten."

"Naruto. Do you have just white, black and red fabric?" The Uzumaki wondered.

"Together or separate?" Tenten rummaged through a box under the counter.

"Separate." Naruto placed a kunai pouch in front of her as she placed down the fabric.

"Okay, is that all? Normally, people just get the clothes instead of the fabric." Tenten smiled.

"Oh, I make my clothes." Naruto grinned grabbing his wallet, Gamma-chan. "Yeah, that's it."

"Really?" Tenten raised an eyebrow. "You sew?"

Naruto laughed. "Not at all. I can't sew worth my life."

"Then how do you make the clothes? That's eight forty five." Tenten leaned on the counter.

Naruto handed her the money before laying out the fabric on the table. "I'll show you." He clapped his hands and placed them on the cloth. Blue lightning sparked around him and, when it cleared, clothing was in its place. There was a black tank top with a matching vest ehich was trimmed white with a silver buckle at the top. Black pants laid on top of it along with a red cloak which had a black cross on the back. Twin white gloves laid over it all.

"Woah! How'd you do that?!" Tenten's eyes went wide.

"It's called Alchemy. It's an ability of mine." Naruto smiled and picked up the clothing. "Here's the money for boots. I'm going to go change." He laid the money on the counter. As Naruto walked towards the dressing room, he picked up boots which lay against the wall with others.

Tenten gaped. "Alchemy?"

When Naruto returned he wore the outfit with the coat slung over his left shoulder. The pants surprisingly showed long legs but he was still..short.

Naruto's eyebrow twitched and he felt a sudden irritation in him and his right hand closed into a fist before releasing. "Thanks, Tenten." He waved over his shoulder.

"Ah, no problem, Naruto." Tenten shook her head and reached for her magazine. "Oh, and you can drop the henge."

Naruto looked back and grinned. His brown hair turned to blonde and grew until it was nearly to his shoulders. His green eyes changed to a bright blue and his olive skin turned tan. "See ya around, Ten-chan."

"S-see you around, Naruto-kun."

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That was fun.

Nii-san?

I see you copied my style. Am I like your idol?

Nah, I just like your style.

Sure. Sure.

Just, shut up.