Disclaimer: I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist. The series belongs to Hiromu Arakawa.

Chapter 1

Three months it has been since Ed and Al got their bodies back. Ed was the same fifteen year old boy. Al on the other hand had innocence of a ten year old boy. Winry cried for joy (as Ed had said she would). They were fairly peaceful until the army needed every alchemist 15 and older. As Ed left his nostaligic little town of Risembool, Winry caught is wrist. Her eyes were glossy. She whispered three words. "Write to us."

Ed smiled and nodded. "I will." Ed answered softly.

Winry flinched when she heard the loud whistle of Ed's train. He smiled at her. Winry didn't want Ed to leave. She wanted to chase after the train. At the same time she felt like she couldn't move. Tears dripped from her cheek. Al was waiting there for her at the chestnut wooden bench.

The walk home was long and quiet. I felt weird not having Ed there.

Dinner was also long and quiet. Ed normally would make up most of the conversations. He would constantly brag about how great he was (except for being short for his age). Al was the first one to break the silence. "I hope brother is safe."

Winry looked up at him and smiled. She knew he would be alright if he was able to get his body back safely. So why did she feel she needed to worry about him. Was it because she was used to seeing Al by his side? I guess not since Al didn't remember anything before his mother died. Ever since Al had his body, it was as if he wasn't so close to Ed anymore. Winry could tell Ed wanted that bond back. He was always depressed when he went to his mother's grave alone.

The night was dark. Everyone was sleeping except for Al. Winry was wrong when she thought Al didn't love his brother as much anymore. In fact Al couldn't bear to be without him. Tears were falling as he thought about the night Ed got the telegram for his departure. Al wanted to cry, but Ed told him to be brave for Winry. He didn't want Winry to cry. I would only make him harder to leave. Why Ed made the decision to go, was beyond him. Al always knew Ed hated war. So why did he leave? The thoughts made Al drowsy as he closed his eyes to sleep.

The morning came slowly. Al hadn't slept that much. He didn't sleep much at all since they came back to Risembool. He always had a strange dream of a suit of armor.

"Al!!!!Get out of Bed!!!!" Winry was always like that to Ed in the morning. I guess now she found a new victim.

Al laughed at the one time when she actually came in with a bucket of cold water (cause Ed wouldn't wake up) and poured it on his face. Ed was so angry with her, he didn't speak to her the whole day and cursed at her occasionally.

Al was brought back to reality with the feeling of a large foot pushing against him. Al found himself landing on the ground face first.

Breakfast was full of tension. Al had bruise on his forehead and thought how Ed ever survived waking up to that every morning. Winry was smirking proudly to herself. I didn't always work when Ed wasn't still fast asleep. "Winry, can you go to town for me. I have a customer today who wants automail for the first time. It might take the whole you get some pain medicine and food." Pinako asked breaking the tension.

"Only if Al comes with me." She smirked again looking at Al.

She would normally taunt Ed until he agreed to go with her. Al on the other hand enjoyed town life. He nodded his head. Winry didn't feel so proud anymore. Since Al wasn't as stubborn as Ed.

As Al and Winry made their way to the town, they filled the walk with a non-stop complaining of Winry and how it was nice to not have Ed being depressed and scaring local children cause he was in a bad mood about not wanting to go. She was gateful to Al for not doing what Ed would do.

Al had then started to notice something. But he needed evidence to prove it. In Al's mind he made a list on how to not provoke Winry. 1st one: When Winry says to get out of bed. Get out of bed, she will show you no mercy. 2nd: Do not do what Ed would do when helping Winry in town. Al needed more time to think of more reasons why Winry would always get angry with Ed.

The town was a cheerful place. The sun was out and clouds were just hovering. Kids were playing while the parents would stop and chat. He couldn't really understand why Ed didn't like it in town.

The first stop was at the old shacked pharmacy. Al remembered when Ed and Al ever got sick their mother always came here for medicine. The nostaligic old man (Al couldn't remember his name) stood at behind the old wooden counter. He raised an eyebrow and smiled. "It's been a long time Alphonse. But where's your brother. He normally comes here with Miss. Rockbell here." his voice even sounded the same.

"I'm afraid Ed had to leave for that annoying war." answered Winry sounding irritated.

"I see. I hope he is doing alright. I heard not even the most greatest alchemists could stand against them." Winry looked at him funny. What does he mean by them?

A chill went up Al's spine. His face creased with worry. He quickly tried to remain calm. He could worry when Winy wasn't in the room.

After Winry had got her things they left for the market. It was filled with fresh vegetables, fruit, and chickens. Winry gathered everything that was needed and bought the fresh new food.

The walk back from town was silent. Al finally got a good glimpse at her face and her eyes were ceased with worry. Her eyes turned glossy. "Winry, it's okay. Ed's fine, and god knows what he's complaining about right now." Winry turned to Al and smiled. He knew it was a fake one. I guess she misses him already.

Den greeted them both as they reached the house. Winry unpacked the food and gave the medicine to Pinako. Pinako then stopped and handed her a small white envelope. She picked up the pace to the living room. Al followed behind and sat beside her on the soft couch. She opened the letter and smiled. "It's from Ed." she whispered in excitement.

Dear Al, Winry, and Aunt Pinako,

Where do I start, I met Mustang when we first got off the train. I ended up in his group, and asked the guy next me to shoot me, thats how I met my new friend Roger. At first he looked at me strange and then started laughing. The tents we stay in are not all that comfortable. The food here sucks. But then again it is a war. We had our first attack, but we won the fight very easily. I told the guys about all of you, and when I mentioned Winry, the said my face went peaceful, and they thought you were my girlfriend (sorry Winry).

P.S: If you guys reply, please send a gun to shoot me. And I miss you.

From,

Ed

Winry smiled at the letter. She rested her head on Al's shoulder, still smiling. Al noticed she looked relieved. 3rd: When Winry is happy, everyone is happy.

Lunch was lonely. Pinako was taking care of the customer that was now resting. Al wanted to eat outside in peace. And Winry was just placing the letter on the wall near Ed's bed.

The warmth of the sun was fading as clouds were covering the nice blue sky. Before it would start raining, Al wanted to do something he hadn't done since he got back. He walked up the familiar to the peaceful cemetery. And stopped peacefully before his mother's grave. He wanted to go with Ed when he was asked, but he didn't want Ed to have to fake smile and say to him to be brave or it's alright now. That's what Al didn't understand the most. It's alright now. How is it alright?? Especially when they have no home and no family. It just seemed to not make sense.

That night Al fell asleep to the sound of the rain. Worried if his brother is alright. Al closed his eyes, and dreamt of a suit of armor, this time walking beside his brother.

August, 7th

It has been about a month since Ed was gone. And a month since he last wrote to them. Worry kept gaining inside Winry. Every night Al thought even heard her once crying herself to sleep. Nor did she bother him anymore. Hope was slowly fading for his safety.

As Winry was taking care of a customer, Al slowly walked into the room. He saw her distant gaze. Filled with worry even more than him. He wanted to assure her was alright, but walked back to the kitchen, considering she was busy.

When Winry finished, she noticed Pinko approaching her with a small white envelope. A nice smile that warmed Al was instantly planted on her face. She quickly ran to the soft couch and began opening the letter. Al sat beside her. 4th: When Winry smiles it's as if the sun is warming their hearts. She has a nice smile.

Winry was practically crying and laughing at the letter. She looked up and smiled. "He's safe and is coming home to recuperate for a whole month." Al felt a smile and saw that he will be home coming home some time tomorrow. Pinako instantly started to discuss making his favorite dish of hers.

Everyone that night was anxious for tomorrow. It had been a month since they had last seen him. They were all laughing at what his expression would be and what he would complain about when he got here. Winry was smiling bigger than ever. She missed him.

Sleep had not been present at all. Winry didn't want to be tired and crouchy all day, Al thought the same, and so the household ended up sleeping soundly. Dreaming of Ed.

The afternoon came early. Winry and Al were about to leave for the train station. As they walked, their conversation was filled with laughter and liveliness. Neither of them couldn't stop talking about Ed probably bragging about surviving the first month of war.

Ed's train stopped before them. As Ed stepped out he felt Winry embracing him, not wanting to let go. He hugged her back saying. "I missed you too." Al walked to Ed and joined the group hug. They stayed there for about twenty minutes before leaving. Ed was of course bragging about how loved he was. Winry was smirking. Knowing she got to kick out Ed of bed in the morning. Al was just happy. Everyone was to see Ed safe.

Dinner was filled a very long conversation and catching up. Winry told Ed he would have to go with her to town tomorrow. Ed glared at her, but then agreed. Al asked if he could come. Ed smiled and nodded.

The brothers lay in the beds beside one another. Al leaned on his side. "Ed." Al whispered, as Ed looked at him with a drowsy look. "Ed I noticed the way you treat Winry for a while. And I was wondering." Al was thinking back to his list. "Do you love her." Ed was silent for at least two minutes before answering. "Ya." Ed looked up, "Just don't tell her." Al nodded keeping his promise.

The morning was full of Ed and Winry arguing because Winry kicked Ed out of bed again. "Come on Ed!!!!You should be used to it by now!!" Winry snapped.

"I swear one day you will be the death of me!!!!" Ed retorted back

"What do you mean by that!!!", "Exactly what it sounds like."

Pinako was grinning and thought to herself like a married couple.

The next few days were happy. Al and Winry spent as much time with Ed possible. Al even went with Ed to their mothers grave. Peace once again reigned over Risembool.

When it was finally the day Ed had to leave, Winry was the only one to walk him to the station. She smiled and kissed his cheek goodbye. Ed smiled and put his arms around her and said, "I will be back every other month."

Winry looked at him. "Anything could happen though." she whispered softly.

As Winry walked back to the house, she felt lonely. She needed Ed. Again she didn't want him to leave. She knew she was being selfish and decided to wait for him. Waiting was scary for her. But she will gather her bravery and lose all her fear.

Authors note: Finally the first chapter. I hope it's alright.

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