Fullmetal Alchemist: The Secrets of the Stone

Chapter 14

Last Time: "I'll take your word on that. Now I can introduce you four to a biological alchemist named Clinton Meyers." Stated Roy as he went into his desk to grab a file from his desk. "He taught Shou Tucker and many other biological alchemist their field." Add Roy. Edward and Alphonse cringed once they heard that name as they were reminded of what he had done. 'I hope Clinton isn't like him.' Edward bitterly thought to himself.

(In a car to Clinton's house)

"So who is Clinton Meyers?" Asked Boris. "He's the Genetic Alchemist." Stated Roy. "Wait, hold on. Genetic? What's does that mean?" Questioned Edward. "Well, according to his file, he was able to use alchemy to combine his DNA with an Inklet angel's DNA to give himself wings" Explained Roy.

[Now we go to commercial break to bring you Techton's Logic Board]

Techton walks into a room with a large chalkboard. "Hello everyone I'm Techton, the shadow dragon mercenary that is friends with Cuphead, and welcome to Techton's Logic Board! 'What IS Techton's Logic Board', you ask? Well, it's just me explaining the reasoning to my Logic in my story." Techton explains as he picks up a piece of chalk. "Now, I understand you FMA: Brotherhood fans would try to say that it's impossible for alchemy to do what I have proposed. However, it's not." States Techton as he draws a picture of a Chimera on the board. "If you recall, in the world of FMA: Brotherhood, there are creatures known as Chimeras, which are a combination of animals that were fused through Alchemy." States Techton. "And there are a few Human Chimeras in the world of FMA: Brotherhood. So it wouldn't be out of the picture if someone where to use Alchemy to fuse another humanoid being, like an Inklet, with a Human's DNA to give the human the being's trait. Keep in mind Inklets can be anything from wolves to demons to birds." Adds Techton. "With this in mind, I hope that you can understand my logic on my board. Now back to our regular schedule program."

[Back to the story]

"That's even more impressive than Edward's ability to transmute without a circle." Stated Bendy. "Hey!" Shouted Edward. Right after that the car stopped. "We're here." Said Roy as they got out of the car. The house could of been considered as a mansion as the group walked up to it. As they walked up to it Boris noticed someone in the window watching them, but once he saw the person, the person vanished. "Uh... Roy, does someone else live with Mr. Meyers?" Asked Boris. "He does have an adopted daughter." Answered Roy as he rung the doorbell. Quickly the door was opened by the Genetic Alchemist, Clinton Meyers. He was dress in a lab coat, black shirt, blue jeans, and grey shoes. His hair was white and he had green eyes. However one was covered by an eye patch. "Oh hello Roy Mustang. What brings you here?" Asked Clinton. "I'm returning a favor to a colleague whom is interested in the field of Biological Alchemy." Explained Roy as he gestured a hand to Edward. "The name's Edward Elric." Edward introduced himself to Clinton. "A pleasure." Said Clinton before muttering "I thought you would be taller." This made Edward's temper flare up as he angrily asked "Are you calling me short pal?" A little intimated, Clinton asked "Why don't you come inside?" Edward, Bendy, Alphonse, and Boris headed inside while Roy headed to his car. Alphonse turned to Roy and asked "You aren't coming?" "I have stuff to do at work. I'll send someone to pick you guys up." Stated Roy. "That won't be necessary Roy. They can stay if they want. Clarity could use some company." Stated Clinton. "If you wish." Said Roy as he got in his car and drove off. "Is Clarity your daughter?" Asked Bendy as his tail flicked. Clinton nodded as he said "However she's a bit shy and doesn't leave the house that often." Once inside, Bendy and Boris had an unsettling feeling, as if they were sensing something. They turn to the source and it was a human girl, whom was about the same aged as Bendy and Edward (in this fanfic Edward is 18 and Alphonse is 17. Never really got a chance to explain that.), in a red cloak and a black dress who was looking at them from behind a corner wall (if that made any sense at all). However once the Cromwells noticed her, she ran deeper into the house. 'A bit shy? More like a lot. Hopefully she warms up to me.' Bendy thought to himself. Clinton then set up the table for them to sit at before asking "So which field of Bio-Alchemy are you interested in Edward?" "I prefer to have a look at your library, if you have one." Stated Edward. Clinton nodded as he said "Certainly. Follow me." Both of the Elrics followed Clinton as did Boris. 'Hopefully I can find more information on the Ink Machine.' Boris hoped. However, Bendy started to feel overheated due to his clothing. Edward looked back at Bendy and asked him "Are you alright Bendy?" Suddenly Bendy was struck with extreme pain, causing him to fall to the ground, and vomit ink. "Oh No Bendy!!!" Said Boris as he rushed to Bendy. "What Should We Do?!" Questioned Edward in a panic. Bendy started to drip ink off of his body due to his Ink Attack. "We Need To Get Him Into Cold Water!" Shouted Boris. "Mr. Meyers, Where's The Bathtub?!" Asked Alphonse. Clinton them picked up Bendy and rushed him to the bathroom and into the bathtub, filling it up with cold water. Once it was filled, Clinton placed Bendy into the bathtub. Thanks to the cold water Bendy was able to cool down, but he was still in pain. "Is their anyway to help ease the pain?" Asked Edward. Boris tried to think of something, but was unable to. Soon Bendy was silent which made Boris panic. 'PLEASE DON'T BE DEAD!' Boris thought to himself as he check for a pulse. Boris sighed in relief as he realized that his brother was just sleeping. "Mr. Meyers, is there a place for Bendy to sleep at?" Asked Boris. Clinton nodded.

(Late at night in a guest room)

Bendy woke up and noticed Boris next to him on the side of the bed fast asleep. Bendy saw him as he sat up while trying not to wake him. 'Why do I put him through so much? He's just a kid.' Bendy questioned himself. Bendy knew that every time that he had an Ink Attack, he put Boris in so much stress and worry. 'What kind of brother does this to their sibling?' Bendy again questioned himself. He then got out of the bed, without disturbing Boris, and grab his bag. Once he had it, he headed to the front door. However, once he got there, Edward caught him before he could leave. "Where are you going at this time Bendy?" Asked Edward. "I'm leaving. Don't tell Boris." Stated Bendy. Edward was shocked by this statement. "Wait, your abandoning him!?" Questioned Edward. "No! I'm trying to spare him from the pain that I put him through!" Bendy said with tears in his eyes. "This won't solve any thing Bendy." Informed Edward. "You don't under..." Bendy tried to explain before being cut off by Edward. "Of Course I Do! I'm the one whom put Al into that body that can't eat, sleep, nor feel! And I'm worried that he hates me because of it!" Exclaimed Edward. "Why haven't you asked him?" Bendy asked him. "Because I'm too scared of his answer, but what i do know is that we need each other if we are gonna get through our pain and that goes for you and Boris as well, Bendy." Edward told him. Bendy then looked at the ground as he placed his bag down before saying "Thank you Ed." Without either of them knowing, Clarity was outside on the front porch listening on the conversation.

(In the morning at the table)

The Cromwells, Edward, Clarity, and Clinton were eating breakfast that Clinton had made for them. As the group was eating, Clinton noticed that Alphonse hasn't touch his food. "Al, are you feeling alright?" Asked Clinton. "I feel fine." Answered Alphonse. "Are you sure? You haven't touch your food. Why don't you take your armor off?" Asked Clinton. Edward then quickly swallowed his food to say "He's not allow to take it off." "Isn't it apart of your alchemy training?" Added Bendy. Alphonse quickly nodded as he said "That's right Bendy." "Can I see your face?" Asked Clarity. This cause Alphonse to internally panic. "I can show you what's under my cloak in exchange." Bargained Clarity. At that moment, Clinton loudly clapped his hands and said "That's enough. Alphonse you don't have to show your face if you don't want to. We can pack up your food for later." Bendy and Edward nodded in agreement as they continued to eat while ignoring their glasses of milk. "Also Bendy and Edward, since you are staying here, you have to obey my house rules. One of them being that you can't leave the table until you finish your glasses of milk." Stated Clinton. "Ya Bendy/Edward." Stated Boris and Alphonse with a sly tone. "I hate milk." Stated both Bendy and Edward. "Ok. Why are we so alike Bendy?" Questioned Edward. "If you both finish your milk, I'll explain it to you two." Bargained Clinton. "You first Bendy." Edward

said quickly. "Like Hell!" Stated Bendy. "I guess I have to close my library." Clinton proclaimed. "How about we do it at the same time then?" Suggested Bendy. Edward nodded in irritation as he and Bendy grab their glasses of milk. With their eyes locked on each other, they drank their glasses of milk. Once they finished, both of them had a very disgusted look on their faces. "Clarity, can you please take care of the dishes while i take Edward and Bendy to my lab?" Requested Clinton. Clarity nodded as she took care of the dishes on the table as Bendy and Edward followed Clinton to his lab. Once there, Clinton look through the notes on his desk. Eventually he pick up a notebook and handed it to Edward. Edward quickly open it and looked through it. "The Duplication Theory?" Questioned Edward. "What's that?" Asked Bendy. "Well, according to this, the Duplication Theory is the theory that Humans and Inklets are almost the same person." Edward read off. "Do you know about the flower store owners, one of them being a Inklet cat while the other a blonde hair woman?" Asked Clinton. "Vaguely." Replied Edward. "What's your point?" Asked Bendy. "They’re almost the exact same person. Ones just a Inklet and the other is human. Another example I found are two fisher men down by the river. They’re both older men, one of them is a bird inklet. They a lot follow this pattern of being almost the exact same person. Able to guess what the other one would say or do without even blinking. And then there are you two and your brothers. Duplicates tend to find a way to find each other." Explained Clinton. Bendy and Edward look at each other in a new light.