Disclaimer: This story is based on the anime/manga created and owned by Hiromu Arakawa. No copyright infringement is intended.
Author's Note: Okay. This is my second attempt to write a fanfiction for Fullmetal Alchemist. This time, I used a different genre, which is poetry. I love writing poems. I love the rhythm and the music of the words make. So, what gave me the inspiration to write? I was reading a poem my classmate made last school year and I got very inspired. And I thought, I could probably make one dedicated to the relationship and journey of the Elric Brothers of FMA.
Honestly, Fullmetal Alchemist is by far the most inspiring anime I've ever watched. I was amazed with the tight bond Edward and Alphonse have. They would give up their lives just to save and protect each other. Their love for one another is very inspiring. The journey they have been through was a very difficult challenge that they have to face but with their dedication to one another, they finished the race.
So, here is what I've done. Once again, I am new here in . It's already been a month since I first joined. I'm very open with advices, feedbacks and anything you would like to tell me under the sun. I would very much appreciate it if you read and review my stories so that I know what to improve as a writer.
"Common Roots, Mutual Trust, Kindred Spirits"
That radiant smile of their mother slowly fades away
As their hands gripped hers tightly; they wanted her to stay
Her love – so strong and never fails
But that sweet face is starting to pail
Her warmth – fills their home gracefully
But it now departs with the wind peacefully
As the tears of her two loved ones start to shed
They buried these memories that will remain dead
"This is all my fault!" the abrasive Edward cried
Vindictiveness started to fill his eyes
Having such a fiery love for his beautiful mother
He never wanted to let her go; he wouldn't even bother
The calm and kindhearted Alphonse cooled him down
Before he would even reach his breakdown
"I'm always here," his little brother said
Ed suddenly realized that; and a tear starts to shed
Their spirits completely sagged in the rain
When will they ever find an end to this pain?
If they could see her radiant smile once more
They would embrace and embrace her to the core
Then one day, the storm has finally come to an end
They have sufferings that they are willing to amend
As the sun illuminated their spirits, minds, and hearts
They slowly let of the past; a new chapter they will start
The cry of Edward's heart was the same as Al's
For they both have compassion; they are truly pals!
It isn't long enough until they have finally seen
That they are truly brothers to see
The soil they planted a seed on was watered by their sweats
Because of faithful brotherhood, a fresh and rich fruit they will get
They may be difference in some aspects if you look at it
But they have common roots, mutual trust, and kindred spirits
Indeed, they feel each other's flame
They carry it with them without any shame
Never will they stop it from burning inside
This is the tight bond that they will never hide
The love grew so strong just like a sword
Giving their all in the battlefield as a sense of honor
Through these times of pain, they will make it
Each other is in their hearts where it began to lit
"We have to keep moving forward," have always been their words
The complete dedication and determination will always be secured
Dying and shedding blood for the sake of each other
Is something martyrs would do for their fellow brother
They will run until they finish the race
This has been their journey of faith and grace
Because of the love so deep, they started to feel
The warm embrace of their mother; it felt so real
Author's Note: Compared to my first fanfiction, I think this one is better. I enjoyed writing this very much and I hope everyone of you will like it as well. Please read and review! I appreciate it very much! Thank you for taking your time in reading my stories. :)