Amestris Academy アメストリスアカデミー

Author's Note: Name's AzureVermillion! First time doing a fanfiction considering I've joined a while back. I love FMA and many other anime I listed in my bio. I do fanart for fanfic writers. I have a deviantart account, same as my username here.

Just enjoy! I don't own Fullmetal Alchemist. All rights belong to the great Hiromu Arakawa!

Warning(s): Modern School AU and language (maybe)

Chapter One: First Day

The sound of the bus' hissing tires and rumbling quakes from going over bumps resonated well for three kids sitting patiently until they would arrive to their destination. The bus driver who rode the bus throughout the eastern district to central district watched over the three kids everyday since they got to middle school. The driver mused how these children have grown up so quickly in the blink of an eye since these three have their share of problems together.

Two boys and one girl. The boy who sat one seat over the other two was Edward. The oldest of the group, has long golden locks tied into a loose braid, sports a red jacket under a navy blazer, and short and hot-tempered. His eyes were closed and he snored while the rocking of the bus soothes him. Behind him escaped two simultaneous sighs after seeing Edward sleeping. The other boy who appears a little younger and shares some features with Edward was Alphonse. Having golden eyes and hair like his older brother, he has a kind hearted personality and a gentle demeanor surrounding him. He wore a tan blazer formally and dark gray trousers in contrast to his brother and the girl. The only female of the group who had smooth light blonde long hair tied into a ponytail was Winry. Her azure blue eyes compliments with her sense of soft and tough personality. Her blazer equaled to Edward's, but scaled down to half her torso than her waist, and she wore a black ribbon than a regular tie. She had a black skirt purposely put on high at the upper half of her thighs so that her long socks were presentable.

The three came from the quiet town of Resembool where mostly sheep derived and the air was tranquil. They were on their way to Central where they begin their first days back at Amestris Academy. A pristine place where it combines a junior high school and regular high school. It's education is renowned for their focus on philosophy and science.

The bus shook violently when it rolled over a big bump which awoke Edward before he could drool on his uniform.

"Nu…Nyuh-huh?! What? Are we there yet?" Edward groggily uttered, rubbing his eyes with his left hand.

"No, brother." Alphonse responded contently. "Did you not get enough sleep last night?"

Edward shook his head. "I got stuck reading."

"Again?!" Winry exasperated. "When will you let go of a book for one day? Did you even eat this morning?"

"It's so early, Winry." Edward yawned annoyingly. "Don't be so loud."

Winry huffed and hit the top of Edward's head with her favorite weapon she carried inside her school bag. "You moron! You can't take care of yourself without having me or Al to look after you!"

"Shut up, your damn gear head!" Edward cursed as he rolled over on his seat while holding the bump forming in his head. "Why do you carry your wrench to school?"

Winry pulled an innocent look. "Granny said I should carry one. You never know when it comes in handy."

"She's lying just so she can get every opportunity to abuse me." Edward muttered quietly.

"Hm? What was that?" Winry asked creepily.

"N-Nothing!"

Alphonse chuckled nervously looking at the two bickering in the early morning. He would've calmed this down, but he doubts he'll be effective to seize the argument when he's only one year younger than them, and also he's afraid of Winry too.

"Brother, were you brushing up on your subjects before class?"

"Of course I was! Amestris Academy is a top notch school that excels in philosophy and science: my favorite subjects to study!" Edward's eyes lit up with excitement like how Winry is when she's in her workshop at home. "This is my first day in high school, and I plan to exceed everything and everyone to rank number one!"

"You may be clever than everyone since primary school, but don't act like such a smartass on the first day." Winry scolded.

"Don't parol me, Winry." Edward bit back. "I know what I'm doing!"

"Besides, aren't you going to encourage Al for making to his final year in middle school?"

"I livened him up this morning. Is that all?" Edward shrugged.

"You really are the worst person." Winry growled.

"It's okay, Winry." Alphonse eased her tension. "It's not that big of a deal."

"I swear, you need to be more abrasive to this short idiot, Al."

"Who the hell are you calling short that you need a microscope to see?!" Edward yowled.

"Stop exaggerating! You're obviously short, so I comment!"

"I'm still growing!"

"Not until you drink your milk! Seriously, you're gonna have to get used to drinking milk when we have lunch at school!"

"Milk is disgusting!"

"You never have as so taken a sip of milk to say you hate it that much!"

"Yea-huh!"

"Nuh-uh!"

"ALRIGHT! You three, get out now!" The bus driver yelled, braking the bus to a stop a few yards away from Amestris Academy. As much as he loved driving these kids to school since these past three years, he will never get used to hearing Edward and Winry's disputes.

Alphonse got out of his seat first, later followed by Winry and Edward last.

"Thank you, sir." Alphonse appreciated, sliding his bus pass before exiting.

"Thank you." Winry said, doing the same pass swipe, and giving him an extra tip.

"Thanks, bus driver." Edward drawled, sliding the card.

"You children have a good day." The driver said before turning tail and leaving them immediately.

"So our first thing to do at school is attend to the entrance assembly inside the gymnasium." Edward mumbled, holding the schedule in his hand from his bag. "Haah…why do we always have to go through this procedure every year?"

"Don't be like that, brother."

"Sorry, Al."

"I wonder who our homeroom teacher will be Ed?" Winry pondered.

"I hope it's a cool teacher."

Alphonse laughed a bit, before becoming pale. "Remember our teacher."

Edward flinched upon recognition of that term. He felt his spine freezing below temperature. "D-Don't joke like that, Al! It was bad enough she's becoming our legal guardian."

Winry smacked Edward upside the head. "Be lucky that she's willing to look after you and Al! She's such a nice lady."

The two brothers sweatdropped from Winry's last statement. 'Nice' was a very big understatement. "You don't know teacher well, Winry." They thought in unison.

"At least we made an agreement to come visit her down south during breaks." Alphonse tried in easing their mood. "We can still live in our house alone."

"It was so hard coming to an agreement with her." Edward shivered, remembering well that the discussion ended with a butcher knife signing them off.

Before they knew it, the three have made it by the entrance gates of Amestris Academy. Very big and open that it could even hold an entire tank inside. Many students in high school and middle school uniforms came in and walked to the school gym where the assembly is held. Edward, Alphonse, and Winry ran to the gymnasium where many students have taken their seats and are chatting away until the assembly starts. Alphonse parted ways from Edward and Winry to meet at the section where middle schoolers are sitting.

"Do you mind if I?" Winry asked, standing a seat next to a girl with dark skin and has black ties back into a short ponytail.

"Not at all! Go ahead!" She replied jovially. She offered a handshake, and Winry accepted generously. "My name's Paninya! I'm from the south."

"My name is Winry. I'm from the eastern district. I'm starting my first year here."

"Same here. I hope we can be in the same class."

"Likewise."

Edward watched as Winry already hooked it off making her first friend in high school. He glanced over at the other side of the gym where Alphonse was. His younger brother was already chatting away with some his friends he reunited. Edward hummed to himself as he waits patiently for the assembly to begin and be over with. The moment of his inner peace didn't last long when he felt a kick to his chair.

"Oi! Pipsqueak! Move over!"

"Who the hell you calling pipsqueak?!" Edward raged at the person calling at him.

"Who do you think? It's you, pipsqueak."

Edward glared to a person who was hard to be determined one gender. He assumed this person was transgender considering the person had boyish muscles but had a girl's uniform on and had long black hair pulled up by a pink headband.

"Quit gawking at me. Move!"

The person intruded and shoved Edward off a bit so that he or she can take a seat. The person gruffed as he/she crossed it's legs and arms like a rude professional. His/her amethyst eyes crossed over to Edward who still gaped at him.

"What?"

"You…called me…a…pipsqueak!"

Those who were around Edward a few feet turned their heads at the said boy whose face turned red in anger at the trans student. They looked at Edward in disgust as they assume he was mistreating the student who was in a disregarded community and did nothing. Winry and Paninya blinked at the two, processing what was going on.

"Ed, what's wrong with you?" Winry asked.

"This…this person…called me pipsqueak!" Edward pointed as he whined like a bratty child.

"Seriously? I can't believe you yelled at someone on the first day." Winry shook her head in disappointment. Her blue eyes looked over to the person next to Edward. "I'm sorry for his behavior."

"Don't bother me, you bimbo." He/She sassed, earning a heated glare from both Edward and Winry. More so from Winry.

"Did you just call me a bimbo?!" Winry howled, gaining more attention from the high school students around her like last time. Of course, their reactions were appalled by what they assume in their eyes was berating the transgender student.

"Uh, calm down, Winry." Paninya spoke nervously. "Rumors will spread if you argue further."

The blonde girl casted the transgender student one more scowl before reluctantly backing down. Edward wasn't going to have this on the first day. Especially when it comes to calling bad names at Winry which he claims was for protecting their pride and denying solely protecting for the girl who had a beautiful smile. Crap, he was blushing.

"Listen you! You need to get your attitude under control! Or I'll—"

"What're you gonna do, pipsqueak? You already have some of the students looking at you as revolting and an enemy to the LGBT community. What more can you gain if you called out on me for something as being honest with myself, huh?"

Edward didn't have anything to counter the boy/girl with. He got choked up knowing the consequences. He grew angrier once he saw the person smirk evilly at him that he/she took the victory on this argument. "This conniving crony!" Edward was grinding his teeth and holding back his right arm.

The sound of the beating microphone and the high pitch after effect echoed inside the gymnasium, silencing the students. All eyes directed to the large stage and to the center podium where a very aged man with black hair that was combed back neatly and had a black mustache sprouting above his lips. He wore a very formal black suit with many gold emblems on his left side lapel. One feature that seemed more noticeable was his eyepatch that wrapped over his left eye. It's because of that, it makes this man unapproachable by first glance.

The man coughed, testing the sound system on the mic. His hands rested on the podium top, and he began.

"Greetings, and a very good morning to all of you students." His voice was eloquent and dictating. "I am very pleased to present this speech to newcomers of Amestris Academy, as well as repeat for returning students. My, I'm getting old for using these old cards. Remind me to retire when I can afford an insurance."

His side remark caused most of the students to laugh at that. Edward scoffed at that, looking over to Winry and Paninya beside him giggling. Looking at his other side where his newfound enemy was, he/she didn't look impressed. In fact, he was displeased with the man up on stage.

"Ahem, excuse my senile comment. I am 60 years old." The audience gasped by his age number. "Well, starting off, I am Amestris Academy's head principal, King Bradley. It is with great honor to watch and guide all of you youngsters who have a bright future ahead. I am pleased that all of you have chosen to attend Amestris Academy. Quite a flawless educational place to be in, right? Hahah!"

"Um, sir…" whispered another man who was up on stage with the principal. This man by looks can make every girl in the school swoon over at him. He had the right complexion with his focused sharp black eyes and black hair where his bangs hang naturally over his brows. This man cleaned up well with a fitting navy silk suit.

Bradley heard well, and cough to cover up his embarrassment. "Forgive me. As I was saying, Amestris Academy is an immaculate school which we are avid in the subjects of philosophy and science. This school provides many opportunities for each of you to obtain. We have many clubs to join, great food to offer, classes exceptional to take based on what you want to study, and we have personal teachers assigned for these subjects."

The newer students awed at King Bradley's offerings on the academy. Edward was stoked to get things started. Even if he views the principal as some sort of cuckoolander much like someone he knows and hates eternally, Edward was ready to face the next three years in prioritizing every subject that jumps out at him. He made it out of middle school easily. Nothing can stop him! Well…except the person next to him.

"Calm down, students. Do not get relaxed so easily." King Bradley halted the students' happy banter. "I understand that this academy can uphold its gratification, but never underestimate the building at its slightest. I do expect much from each of you."

The students were a bit paralyzed. Edward could never get used to that last remark. It seemed like an order from a general to do their best in surviving. He looked to over at the other side of the gym to see Alphonse who was sweating bullets from that statement. Edward turned to Winry who slid back on her chair like she was hiding away from the principal's gaze. Paninya trembled, which made Winry comfort her.

Then, no new student could expect much after that when the principal started to chuckle unexpectedly. "Hahahah! I'm only kidding!"

"Tch. Bastard." Edward heard the androgynous person curse at King Bradley to himself.

"Well, with the introductions out of the way, I'll let the staff introduce themselves."

The students clapped in consideration for the principal as he left the podium and off the stage. The teachers walked up the stage and lined up in front of the students. The staff also included the man from earlier who came up to the podium first. All of the female students shrieked in excitement just from the man coming up. Edward had heard from the end of his last year in middle school that there was a new high school teacher who was a bit of a womanizer and admired by many women. He guessed that this was him.

"Now, now, settle down ladies." The man charmingly smiles, winking at the audience. The entire female student body screamed with hearts in their eyes. Edward was becoming a little ticked by this man. "I am the homeroom teacher for class 1-A. My name is Roy Mustang. You may call me professionally by my last name, or just by my first name, if you prefer. I teach government politics, but outside I study sex education."

Pretty sure every girl fainted, except for Winry and Paninya and a few from the high schoolers' side.

"I'm always available during lunch break, and enjoy complimentary snacks."

"I hope I don't get him as my homeroom teacher." Edward pleaded in his mind, his single hair sticking from his separate bangs twitching.

The next teacher came up after Roy Mustang stood back. This time was a woman who looked a bit exhausted from the former's speech. She had harvest gold hair tied into a bun, and she had a long bang parting to her left, resembling the style as a bird's wing. She had warm brown eyes that can stare off clearly in the distance. She had a lavender shirt and a navy maxi pencil skirt, also wearing a long white coat and white low heels.

"Good morning. My name is Riza Hawkeye. I am the teacher's assistant for class 1-A and I am the guidance counselor for Amestris Academy. Feel free to drop by my office if you want to discuss your problems to me. I also advise the archery club, so come by sometime if you want to join."

"She's very pretty and serious, Ed." Winry admired.

"Yeah." Edward agreed, also realizing she's new too.

Next came a man with glasses and has light facial hair on his face. He held on a wide smile. He had receding hair styled back with one follicle stuck out in front of his forehead. Edward remembered well of him, as well as Winry and Alphonse.

"Hello, students!" He hollered joyfully. "Maes Hughes is my name! And I teach history in class 2-C as well as work as an archival in the library. Any student is welcome to become the library committee, but I forewarn you that I'm a tough boss! Also…" Maes Hughes suddenly had a remote in his hand. He clicked one button, then the projector screen came down. Seventy-five percent of the students groaned knowing what's happening. A picture of a little girl with big green eyes and dirty blonde pigtails appeared. "This is my daughter, Elicia! Isn't she adorable?! She's so cute!"

"Hughes!" Roy yelled at Maes who was coddling at the giant picture of his daughter. "We talked about this! Stop using this time to show off your family at school!"

"I will never! No matter what you throw at me, I will always present my dear Elicia to the world!"

Edward chuckled anxiously. He doesn't know how many times Maes have showed off pictures of his daughter before entering this school. He was a big joke of a teacher to many, but he relates well to everyone. He is an amazing father. Edward even remembers in middle school that Maes would drop by on him and Al occasionally to ask how's life going for them. Back then, those two didn't have a good time adjusting to middle school, but then this guy cheered them up just by inviting them to a dinner at his place.

"I really should thank him."

The androgynous student didn't like the acts from Maes. He was overly cheery and naive. It's the kind of personality a victim would be. This man was susceptible to be manipulated easily.

The rest of the staff gave their introductions, and eventually the principal came back up to the podium.

"As the assembly is about to end, I would like to say these final words before you all can head to receive your class schedules and meet with your homeroom teacher. Make sure that your experience will be enjoyable and rewarding. Disperse!"

Everyone stood up and scattered about to exit the gymnasium. Edward stretched his body to pop a few muscles. It eased him well now that he can stand up and get away from the androgynous student who had plans to get away from him and meet with some woman with black wavy hair and had the same navy blazer.

"I hope we can be in the same class, Paninya." Winry said encouragingly.

"So do I. See you later!" The dark skinned girl skipped along outside the gym with the other students crowding there.

"Do you think she and I can be in the same class, Ed?"

"How should I know?"

"Oh come on! Give me a proper answer."

"Okay. Then no."

Winry resulted to clocking him with her wrench. "Not that kind of answer, you moron!"

Edward was spewing blood. "Geez, Winry! Next time, hit me harder, why don't you?!"

"Okay, guys." Alphonse made it in time before Edward's soul could descend so early. "We should hurry and get our schedules."

"Yeah."

"Whatever."

Once the three got their schedules, they surveyed carefully on what class they got for homeroom and then onward. Alphonse didn't have much problem since it was mostly the same teachers he had since going to middle school. Winry was satisfied with her schedule considering most of her classes focused on medical ethics. Edward, however, was a bit pissed when he saw what his homeroom class was.

"I got…government politics…" Edward moaned. "I got the freakin' womanizing teacher!"

Alphonse consoled him with a pat on the back. "Well, I gotta head to my classes. I'll see you later, brother. You too, Winry."

"Okay, have fun, Al!" Winry waved goodbye. She stood with Edward who teared up. "Don't be such a crybaby. At least, you have me."

"I-I guess…" Edward stammered quietly. "But still, why must I have a teacher who has a last name resembling a car with a horse on it?! Not to mention, he's a player! He's a crappy teacher to be enrolled in this academy!"

"Um…Ed…"

Winry didn't speak quickly enough to tell Edward that the said crappy teacher was standing right behind him with a stuck smiled face and closed eyes. It was definitely forced, but the two students could tell Roy was vexed by the insults.

"Horse…player…crappy…my, that's so many talk backs to someone superior to you. I might as well write you up for detention already."

"Wha—?!"

"But…I'm letting you off since it is the first day." Roy walked ahead, shoving Edward and Winry let him go on his way as she moved. "Try not to be late, you runt."

Edward had steam coming out of his ears. This teacher was more than crappy. He was a horrible bastard! "Who the hell are you calling runt, you bastard of a teacher!"

"Well, that's one strike for use of profanity in front of a teacher." Roy commented, writing Edward's name on a clipboard he carried.

"You…"

"Ed, stop it!" Winry held him back.

"He's treating me unfair!" Edward struggled.

"It's your fault in the first place."

"Why couldn't you have warned me before he was close?!"

"Even if I did, your loud voice is enough to reach everyone's ears!"

"Tch!"

"Ed, enough! We need to go to homeroom. I don't want Mr. Mustang to purposefully write us up late."

"Fine." Edward pouted, eyebrows twitching.

Class 1-A

"Paninya! You're in here too!" Winry jumped in thrill to see her first friend sitting upfront.

"I'm glad to see you in here, Winry!"

Winry sat next to Paninya's desk, putting her school bag on the hook. "What classes do you have?"

"Half physical education, and half workshop. You?"

"Mostly medical ethics and one workshop class."

"Nice to know we have two classes together."

"We should get together during lunch break. We can talk more about each other." Winry suggested.

"Yeah," Paninya agreed, "just let me buy some bread and we can eat in here."

"Okay!"

Edward smiled softly as he watched his best friend conversing with the dark skinned girl. He's glad enough that she made a friend on her first day. He sat last to second row from the back, leaning back on his chair with arm hanging on and another sitting on top of the desk. He's still irritated that his homeroom teacher was Roy Mustang and already got in trouble with him. But, if he can make it through this class and head to his philosophical and science classes, he'll actually make it through this year without problem.

"Oi, is this seat taken?"

"No , you can take—"

As soon as Edward replied to the voice next to him, he immediately withdraw his voice as his golden eyes locked with familiar amethyst eyes.

"Oh, it's you, pipsqueak."

A tick grew on Edward's forehead. "Never mind, get out of here. Go sit somewhere else."

"Gladly."

The androgynous student willingly moved away from the blonde shrimp to find someplace else to sit. Unfortunately, there was no other desk that was empty. And with perfect timing, Roy came in.

"Alright, students. Take your seats, and be quiet while I take attendance." His dark eyes set on the lone student who was standing and not sitting. "There is a desk right there."

"I refuse to sit there."

Roy crossed his arms and took a strong stance. "I don't care about your declination—"

"Shall I remind you that my father happens to pay for this academy and your salary, Mustang?"

Everyone in the class, including Edward, had their eyes gaped open in shock to hear this student was a child to the one who built and pay this school. And yet, Roy wasn't hesitating. He did jibe on the student.

"So, what? Your father may own this building, but you are just a minor student who is attending upon his force. Credibility of someone's achievements won't get you anywhere so long as you are here with many other children who are striving to learn, even without help from their families."

"Y-You…!"

"Your name?"

"Huh?!"

"I'm asking for your name."

The student clenched his/her teeth in anger. This teacher thinks he can own up against him/her. "You dare belittle me…"

"I am not belittling you!" Roy rebuked. "I'm simply giving you a lesson in philosophy to treat yourself and everyone in this room as equals. Don't you dare act haughty while you're merely secondary blood to the man who worked hard to pay for this academy while you barely got through the first day."

He/she was beyond stunned. "What the hell? How dare he do this to me?!"

"I will repeat. What is your name?"

"…Envy."

"Quite the name." Roy muttered to himself, checking off his name on the roster. "Now I suggest you sit down on the empty desk, unless you would like to stand for the entire year."

Envy clicked his/her tongue. "Don't order me around." He/she reluctantly did sit next to the one person he/she didn't want to be with.

"Alright, with that out of the way, I will begin roll call."

While Roy called out names, Edward tuned him out while he barely looked over to Envy who pouted his lower lip down in indignation while he/she leaned his/her face against his/her arm. "To think this crony is the child of the owner of Amestris Academy. Doesn't matter much since we hate each other's guts."

"Edward Elric." Roy called.

"Here." Edward raised his hand.

"Oh, hey runt."

The class snickered at the nickname given to the blonde boy. The most notable was Envy who sneered at him.

Edward took most of what he thought back. He can't make it through this week so long as his homeroom teacher and his enemy are interfering with his academics!

Some first day…