Lior

[L]

L approached the city of Lior on his motorcycle, it's engine roaring through the desert. Dust filled the air because of the vehicle's speed and velocity. L was grinning, his eyes covered by the black sunglasses he typically wears. His attire was quite weird for a place in the desert. He wore a long, sleeveless, black trenchcoat with a hood which was normally zipped. Many weapons are contained in that coat, and it seems limitless to his supply of ammunition and accessories. His Scythe Gun was strapped on the back of L's clothing, he was truly a killer with so many weapons.

As L drove into the oasis of the desert, many people stared at him. He payed no mind to them and proceeded until he came across the town square. He stopped his motorcycle and pressed a button on it to turn back into a capsule which he then put in his trenchcoat. This caused even more suspicous glances at him, but still he ignored. He went over to the fountain, which surprisingly was wine, and drank some of it. L sighed in relief, finally getting some liquid in the desert.

His eyes caught a glance of a small diner and walked over to it. "Hey pal, mind giving a traveler some bread and water? I have some money." L said, taking out a few bills of currency he found in this world (He looted some of the cash from the soldiers he killed, and pickpocketed some from civilians). The man running the diner nodded and passed him the food. "So buddy. Where did you come from? Normally outsiders don't come here often."

L smirked as he took in the water, running it through his throat and then sighed again. "You could say I'm from out of this world. I'm on the run you see. Let's say I wouldn't get a warm welcome if I come out in the open so ssh." He said explained, putting a finger to his lips playfully. The chef laughed and commented, "Well stay as long as you like. We enjoy tourists." He laughed some more and turned on the radio. L noticed that even more people turned on the radio. It was odd, then he realized what the broadcast was. Well he wasn't religous, but he payed no mind to them. Of course, he never really liked religous folk. They go crazy once in a while, but like he said. It wasn't his business until they made it his business.

[axel]

"C'mon, it's this way!" Out from behind the diner skips a young woman with brown hair with pink hair strands hanging down in front. The girl was known as Rose.

"Okay, okay, we're coming.", Edward responds as he and his brother Alphonse walk out from behind the diner as well, following close behind Rose, who had said would introduce to Father Cornello. Suddenly, as he's walking, Edward catches a glimpse of a familiar motorcycle out of the corner of his eye. "Huh?" Edward turns completely to his left, and who should be eating at the diner but none other than L. "...YOU!!!!!"

"Edward?", Alphonse says speaking up. Unfortunately, Edward had already started dashing towards L before he could say anything. "Uh... Brother, wait!!"

[L]

L turned to see Edward dashing towards him. He payed no mind and started to gulp down his water. He then turned to face Edward and got into a martial arts stance, "Funny to see you here. How's Winry? What did they say about the Resembool Incident? I heard that my bounty was raised to 1 billion. That's alot eh? For killing a few soldiers? By the way, did you think about what I said about the Philosopher's Stone?" L grinned, when he noticed the beautiful Rose and the brother of Edward trapped in a suit of armor, Alphonse. He then ignored Edward completely and rushed towards Rose. He grabbed her hand and kissed it and bowed towards her, "Hello there? Are you single?" L smiled her a dazzling smile which was hard to resist considering he was handsome as well as he was deadly.

[Hartz]

Hartz wandered the city of Lior. He had been transported to this city during what seemed like a deep sleep. He had seen very little of people. Perhaps this place has been affected also? He wondered.

He then noticed a rather noisy group a little further up the road he was walking on. Two males, a female, and a person in a suit of armor. "Strange bunch," he muttered aloud. His gun was split into three and he held it on his neck, as he walked up to the group. "First group of people I met all day. Hello," he greeted, warmly, rather happy to see a few faces.

[axel]

"Oh, my...", was all Rose could muster from L's rather flattering greeting. "H-H-Hello..."

"Quit your flirting, you idiot!!", Edward screams as his fist connects with the back of L's head. "Why don't you pay attention when being spoken to instead of talking with your head in your pants!?!?"

Once again, it was up to Alphonse to calm Ed. "Come on, brother, control yourself. You're making a scene again..."

[L]

L is knocked into the wall which collapse due to the strength of Edward and the weight of L. He looked up from the ruins of the wall to glare at Edward, covered in dust and dirt. He got up, bricks falling down from his shoulders. L remained calm of course and turned back to see Edward. "At least...I'm not so short that I have to use a chair to kiss a girl." The Reaping Desperado grinned slyly at Edward, knowing it would tick him off. He then noticed the monk with the gun. His eyes furrowed to get a more detailed picture of him. L noticed that he looked different from everyone, and his attire was that from another realm. Could he be from somewhere else as well?

[axel]

"WHAT!!!! DID!!!! YOU!!!! JUST!!!! SAY!?!?!?!?", Edward shrieks, preparing to strike L again...

...Fortunately (but unfortunately for Edward), Alphonse was there to hold him back. "Settle down, brother!!"

"GRRRRAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! LEMME AT 'IM!!! LEMME AT 'IM!!! I'LL THROTTLE HIM!!!!!", Edward continues his tantrum.

Rose simply giggles awkwardly and walks over to L, dusting his clothes off. "Are you alright? I hope Edward didn't hurt you too much. We don't really condone violence here in Lior."

"ROSE!!! DON'T APOLOGIZE TO HIM!!!! HE'S A CRIMINAL WANTED BY THE STATE!!!", Edward barks some more.

[L]

"But nonetheless Edward. It's always rewarding, to be polite when talking to someone." L said to Edward, a hint of victory against him. Then out of no where, L took out a rose and wrapped his left arm around Rose. He bended her backwards and offered her the flower while asking with his smooth and handsome voice, "A rose for your beauty and your beautiful name." Rose laughed nervously and took the rose as a compliment. She stood up as well as L, both holding hands now. "So, tell me about this place Rose."

Rose smiled, being asked a question that was easy to answer. "Well, Father Cornello saved us all from dying. He made this town an oasis for us all! And plus, he managed to turn some of the people that were turning into stone normal again. All thanks to the power of god that is embedded in this red gem he wears on a ring." The red gem, as Rose had explained, caught the interest of L and probably Edward and his brother too. L wondered where Father Cornellow was. Then as if Rose had read his mind said, "Easy. He lives in the church not to far from here. I was just about to show Edward and Alphonse that until we came across you." She said, giggling at how they met L. He grinned slyly, now all he needed to do was to get the stone first.

[Hartz]

Hartz looks on at the scene, stepping back a bit as he let out a nervous chuckle. He noticed that one had seen and heard him, but he hadn't responded back. He leans on a beam that stood behind him and continued to watch, maybe he'd get some information about how people were here.

After a few moments when the blonde teen settled down a bit, he cleared his throat, as if trying to get their attention. Though he wasn't exactly sure if that was a good idea...

[axel]

Alphonse gasps a little upon hearing about the gem Rose mentioned. "Brother..."

"Yeah, I know.", Edward replies. "If this Cornello person is really performing 'miracles', then the gem in his ring must be the Philosopher's Stone." Suddenly, Ed lets out a small chuckle. "Looks like we didn't have to look for very long, Al. It's only a matter of time before we get our bodies back... Rose! Take me to see this Cornello right now!"

Slightly taken aback by Edward's command, Rose responds, "U-Uh, sure! It's this way!"

[vaga]

Musashi approached the city of Loir almost squinting into the distance while scratching his head with his right hand, both of his sword laying in their sheaths. There was nothing interesting that Loir had to appeal to Musashi, it just seemed to be the only city he could find within the walk he had taken since he woke up on a deserted plain. He was still curious how he got there, which would explain the scratching as he thought about everything. As he finally entered the city, he looked around and then let out a big yawn while stretching out his arms towards the sky. His head quickly turned to his left as he noticed a group of people making a decent amount of noise. A couple of them looked somewhat interesting. From what he could tell there was a girl, a pipsqueak, a knight, and another guy that seemed out of the ordinary. A little ways off from them he also noticed a person who appeared to be stalking them as the man was intently listening and watching the groups conversation. Musashi found himself tempted to go over and find out more, but he was more tempted to continue walking until he reached a nice bench that lay slighty shaded. He layed down on his back and closed his eyes, but continued listening to what was going on around him.

[ninjazack]

A young men is pasted out in a middle of a dead end alleyway of Lior. He mutters in his sleep. A drop of water lands on his face from the roof above. His eyes snap open. He uses the wall for support as he gets up. He wore a tattered brown traveling robe over his clothes. He walks out just in time to see the conversation between the blond alchemist and the outlaw. He had heard of the gem form the villagers. He follows the Elric brothers and Rose. This was the chance that the 'teasure hunter' needed to get a closer look of his own.

[vaga]

Musashi slowly opens his eyes and out of the corner of them notices someone that wasn't there before. He too, like the stalker-guy, seemed to be following the other group of people. Finding himself with nothing else to do, Musashi decided that perhaps there was something to what all these people were doing. Getting up, he yawns and stretches out, all while keeping the new shadowy figure out of the corner of his eye. There was something odd about him, but he couldn't be sure. He walked over to a wall that was covered in the shade and leaned against it, putting his hand up behind his head for support and looked into the sky. He made sure to keep an eye on the group of people making sure to follow them if they did anything, but he hoped to make it as normal looking as possible.

[L]

L had his hands on his hips, grinning mildly at Rose as she spoke intently about the history of Lior. Not that he cared about what this dirty town was like, but he already felt the presence of people looking at him. A power all humans are able to have, since it is said that if someone stares a person long enough that person will begin to notice; he already felt three at least looking down at the odd group he was conversing with. Now, it was time to introduce himself. It all appeared that they were interested in what he was seeking, maybe he could use them later on. I mean, everyone needs a meat shield to protect themselves right?

L turned, pointing both his index fingers at both Musashi and Hartz; then wiggled his finger for them to move closer. "Welcome you two! I've noticed that you guys are interested. Or you like eavesdropping. Would you like to come with and join me in my journey to find the Philosopher's Stone. A pure substance that is highly sought out in the realm. So how about it?" L said cheesily, showing them a laid-back smile with his hands out to the side. He turned his head to see Locke and smiled, "And don't forget you! I saw your ears perked up at the mention of the valuable stone." L smiled warmly and turned to Edward, "So Ed. Is it alright with you and your brother if I tag along and probably these guys? It'll be fun eh?" He grinned slyly, his sunglasses glinted in the sunlight giving L a mysterious aura.

[vaga]

Musashi saw that the taller one of the group was pointing at him and then yelled out to him. He also noticed him pointing at the other two people that Musashi had been keeping an eye on. Musashi got himself off from leaning on the wall and stepped forward letting out a slight yawn. This man had something about him that shrowded whether or not he was good, but Musashi was sure he could handle himself in the case that anything did happen to come up.

"Heh, well it seems you're a bit more perceptive then I was expecting. Well, I suppose it can't hurt. Beisdes, otherwise this place is extremely dull..."

[ninjazack]

This maybe easier than he first thought He nods at L and says "Ya, you are I'm person whos interested in rare treasure, as I was here I heard of a stone of miracles, but I haven't got a chance to look at it". With a smile he stares at the Elric "If I could come along, it would be great".

He than scratch the side of his head "I almost forgot, my name is Locke Cole and you?" he reach out his hand as to shake either L's and the Elric's hand.

[Hartz]

Hartz raised an eyebrow at the womanizer, wondering what he was talking about. He had no interest in this stone, nor was he eavesdropping on their conversation. But he decided he might as well tag along, as an opprotunity for information of why this place was so desolate. He instintively traced the scar under his eye, a small habit of his when he feels a sense of foreboding. He shrugs it off and steps closer to the group.

"Sure, I'll tag along," Hartz says, rather emotionlessly, keeping an eye on this fellow. He had a bad feeling about him...

[axel]

Edward lets out a short chuckle. "Looks like our little clique's grown a bit...", he comments as the group approaches the cathedral, which a large crowd of people had gathered around.

At the front of the crowd, Father Cornello stands atop a small stage, addressing the people. "Behold, my children! The great Sun God Leto has blessed me with his gift of performing miracles! Behold!" A little girl bashfully walks up to Cornello and hands to him her deceased pet bluebird. Cornello takes the bird from the girl, smiling all the while, smothers the bird in the palms of his hands, and conjures energy from the ring on his right hand.

"Huh?" Naturally, this catches Edward's insightful eye.

And mere moments later, as if by some strange miracle, Cornello releases the bird from his hands and it soars high into the clouds. The crowd of people all marvel at this feat and cheer.

Rose temporarily turns away from Cornello to face her new friends. "Isn't Father Cornello amazing?", she blushes.

Alphonse looks down at his older brother. "Edward...", he utters worriedly.

"Yeah. I know.", Edward responds. "It's definitely alchemy..."

[ninjazack]

Locke takes his right thumb and rubs his chin "alchemy...huh?". He was unfamiliar with that term, he had only been in this town for the time he was in this world. He than grins to himself. Could this be a magic that can bring someone back from the grave, like that bird, if it was he was closer to his own goals. If not, he could still sell it for big money. He smiles at Rose, as his response.

[L]

L grinned widely, "There it is! Just what I need...I mean we need." He chuckled as he caught his mistake on his response. His eyes were focused on Cornello's ring which appears to be the crystal L has sought out for. Rose smiled at the group and said with her hands behind her back, "Well. I'll be going now. I need to talk to Father Cornello." Then with that, she disappeared within the crowd. L watched as Rose go but made no comment at it, it was best for her to go. After all, this little group will break everyone in Lior's heart after they were through with the so called "Prophet of God".

[vaga]

Musashi was absent mindly looking everywhere but at the crowd of people before him, but out of the corner of his eye he noticed a glow come out of the man's ring and then watched the bird soar into the air. Musashi slightly unsheathed Fusion to find it emitting a slightly red glow. He pushed it back in all the way and glared studyingly at the man who had just released the bird. There was definitely some special power that he possessed and Musashi thought chances are thats what the shine he saw was. He then watched the man he had become to know as L move away from the group and towards the man. He had also heard what Edward said.

Philosopher's Stone? Nothing he had heard about before, but it sounded intriging. Perhaps it looked like thing were about to become more interesting.

"Well...that was...different..."

[Hartz]

Hartz just stares on at this 'father'. He doubted this man's power. He happens to hear of alchemy from the person in the suit of armor. 'So...can this alchemy really bring back the dead?' He wonders. He then hears L and subconsiously traces his scar again. "I've got a bad feeling about what's gonna happen," he muttered to himself. He sighed and connected his gun so he could lean on it.

[L]

Soon, the preaching was over and everyone in Lior went back to their every day routine. Father Cornello then withdrew back into the church. Two of his bodyguards wearing priest clothes followed him. L was stroking his chin, grinning mischievously. Then when everyone had left the square, L turned towards his group of diverse people. "Alright! Everyone. We're heading in and taking that ring of his. I bet all of you saw how he managed to get that bird alive. One great power of the crystal of the realms." He nodded ethusiastically and didn't bother to wait for a response. The Reaping Desperado then ran towards the inside of the church, hoping the rest followed.

Within the basement of the church, Father Cornello and his two men was walking along the hall when they came to an opening. A rather large field among the bricks and stones of the bottom level. "How is the people?" Cornello asked one of his priest. A priest, built masculine bowed his head in respect and replied, "All is well Father. The townsfolk are happy." Suddenly a loud banging of a door echoed throughout the room. Father Cornello and his two bodyguards, whom raised their pistols, turned towards the source of the sound.

L walked into the room, with his hands in his coat pocket. His hood covering the top half of his face, only showing the cold and wild grin on his lips. His scythe gun was within his coat and could pull it out at any time. Father Cornello witnessed this and turned towards his men. "Fire now! Kill the heathen who denies god!" The two priests looked at him hesitantly and fired at L. The Gun Reaper then took out his hands on his coat pocket. In both his hands were uzis and pulled the trigger and held it. The two bodyguards then fell to the ground dead, blood spilling the stoneslab floor.

Father Cornello looked worried and he glared angrily at his intruder. "WHO ARE YOU!?! AND WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION TO GO INTO MY CHURCH!" He yelled. Then his eyes went wide with shock as the Fullmetal Alchemist, a man in a suit of armor, a samurai with a huge sword strapped to his back, a monk with a gun staff, and a ragged thief all walked behind L.

The uzi wielder dropped the magazine that was now empty with bullets and reloaded himself. L then sheathed his uzis and took off the hood. Revealing a spiky, silver-haired man with red, cruel eyes with half of the pupiles covered by a very dark sunglasses. The man pointed at Father Cornello and said, "You have something we want. The Philosopher's Stone. We want it! Now hand it over before I kill you as well."

Father Cornello smiled smugly at the group and pointed to the ring, "You mean this! As if you can!" He then put his palm into the ground, making the floor the group was standing on into sand. Instantly sinking Alphonse Elric. Finally, he saw the face of Edward and pointed at him worriedly. "YOU! It was you all along that created this!" Then out of nowhere, the walls started to open. Something that resembles a lion and several other animals crossed appeared. It growled hungrily and started at Edward. Then as quick as lightning, it bit into Edward's right arm and started knawing on it. Cornello looked triumphantly, "You met my creation! Now none of you will leave this place alive." He started laughing, L was greatly ticked at this.

[ninjazack]

Locke fails at Lawliet actions, he didn't have to kill the followers. As the chimera comes, he isn't worry at all. It was just a monster. He pulls out his sword and points it at the beast. "I'm gonna skin and than sell the fur" he smirks at his own comment. He glares at the prophet. Why would anyone keep a monster like that? "So, why do you have this beast anyway?".

"something tells me you aren't gonna put that stone to good use, might as well give to a treasure hunter like me to keep it safe". He glares back at the monster, he should take it out quickly, it would be easy seeing as its five to one.

[axel]

Rose watches in fear as the creature sinks its teeth into Edward's arm.

...Or was it?

"What's the matter, you freak of nature? Can't get a good taste? Here, let me help you!!" Edward pulls his arm loose of the creature's fangs and connects his left boot with the creature's jaw, temporarily crippling it. "Heh... Stupid chimera... Huh?" It was at that moment that Edward noticed that his metallic arm exposed through his torn trench coat. "Tch!"

Rose continued to glare at Edward in terror. "Oh, my god..."

Edward tears at his trench coat, revealing more of his automail arm. "Don't look away, Rose... You have to see this with your own eyes... This is the end result of crossing into "unchartered territory!!", he exclaims as he completely rips off his coat.

Father Cornello smirks at Edward's deformed state. "I see... The result of a human transmutation... You ARE the Fullmetal!!! The Fullmetal Alchemist!!!!"

[ninjazack]

Locke eyes open widely as Ed's arm is being bitten he opens his mouth as to scream out his name, but is left speechless as Edward tears at his jacket. His arm was made of metal! "What the..." he whispers to himself. He lowers his sword and stares. "What in the world......" he whispers once more. What was human transmutation? What happened to cause a 14 year old boy his arm.

[vaga]

Musashi finally snaps to attention as he watches L kill the two guards. It seemed he was right to worry about that man, but there was nothing he could do but side with him for this moment. He saw Edward kick away the lion-looking creature, but just incase, pulled Fusion completely out of its sheath. He then saw Ed's arm change into a gun and found himself speachless... What type of people had he stumbled upon...

[Hartz]

Hartz watched in awe as L mowed down the two bodyguards, awed at the fact that he could kill so quickly, seemingly without regret. Hartz doubted that he could kill in cold blood, as such the gun was his favorite weapon. He tapped his staff on the floor, popping it up to catch to in both hands, and getting into a fighting stance. This group he joined was a strange one, indeed, but he wouldn't let that faze him now. He'd ask questions after the immediate threat was gone.

[L]

Father Cornello continued to smirk as he watched the group. "But still Fullmetal. You and your friends will die here." He raised his hand with the ring on it and it shined. A bright red light could be seen through out but something went horribly wrong. Father Cornello screamed in agony as he grabbed hold onto his right arm. Suddenly, the gem cracked and his arm was soon turn into a deformed state. Pumping disgustingly as Cornello clutched his hand in pain. He kneeled down, unable to bear the pain. "It was a fake..." Cornello croacked.

L's face was melancholy, but everyone could tell he was annoyed. After all that trouble, the stone Cornello had was a fake. "Shit. Can't believe it." L took out his scythe gun and aimed it carefully at the corrupted priest's head and fired. Cornello fell backwards, blood and brains oozing out of his forehead. Rose gasped in shock and kneeled down, her hands covering her mouth to hold back a scream. "Serves him right. Making us all have false hope..." L turned around and started walking away to get out of the church.

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The sun was setting and the group was behind the church. Escaping their ordeal from down below. They were resting and L was against a pillar with his arms crossed. He was surprised to find Rose was standing in front of the group with her head down, her hands balled into a fist. She walked towards Edward and slapped him hard.

"Why.." She murmured silently towards Edward, "WHY DID YOUR GROUP DO ALL THAT! This place was thriving! Lives were saved! We had hope that we'll have a bright future! Why did you take it all away!" She yelled at him. L looked passively at her, saying nothing. Like he cared. He began to walk away to make his escape when suddenly when him and the group were surrounded my military soldiers.

"Tch. When the hell did he get here." L thought and put his hands in his pocket. The soldiers pointed their guns at him as well as everybody else. They could fire at any given moment, and could very well kill them all. Then a raven haired brunette walked in front of the gun wielding soldiers with his arms behind his back while grinning slyly.

This was Colonel Mustang.

"Well Edward. You very well captured the Reaping Desperado and his chronies." Mustang said, the chronies being Locke, Hartz, and Musashi. "I heard about L here heading out towards the desert near Lior, the place where I assigned you. So I sent word and got my permission to get some soldiers and head out here. I came in just in time too." His voice sounded smug and somewhat that could annoy just about anybody.

He coughed into his hand and glanced over at L. "Well you come and surrender peacefully or we can take you down violently. Your choice." L raised a brow and took out his scythe gun. He fired, but Mustang expected and dodged it ahead of time. Mustang was about to give him a taste of fire when a bullet whizzed past him and hit L's gun. L was surprised at this and his scythe gun fell on the ground. "Shit! Who the hell?" L growled.

A blonde haired women stepped forward with a pistol aimed at L. It was Lieutenant Rize Hawkeye and she glared intently at the Reaping Desperado. "Are you alright sir?" She asked Mustang who stood up dusting himself. "I'm fine. He just gave me quite a shock is all. Well, men arrest him." Soldiers started coming towards and one kicked him the stomach. He winced in pain but was soon handcuffed. "Arrest his friends as well." Mustang ordered, and so the soldiers started coming towards Locke, Musashi, and Hartz to handcuff them.

Mustang turned to Edward and smiled at him, "Very good Edward. You might just yet get a promotion for this. I want the report on my desk in a few days. Don't forget it." Mustang grinned slyly once again and started walking off. Hawkeye following him as L was being led away.

Things had just taken a turn for a worse.

[Hartz]

Hartz looked all around him, seeing that he and the others were surrounded. It seemed he ended up joining the wrong guy. 'Damn, if only I paid attention to my gut.' Hartz sighed as he listened on to what the leading officer said, shaking his head at his own foolishness. He went in peacefully, seeing as he wouldn't be able to escape nor explain his way out of this. He whispered something so only L could hear. "You'd better have a plan to escape..."