Discailmer: I do not own FMA, it belongs to Hiromu Arwakara. *throws chair at cow* The song is Far Away, by Nickleback

This time, this place
Misused, mistakes
Too long, too late
Who was I to make you wait
Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know, you know, you know

Ed looked around the underground cavern as the Gate disappeared behind him, he had come back alone. Touching the floor, he brushed away a thick layer of dust to reveal one of the wide black lines his absent brother had made. Her saw something glint through the thick dust, and walked over, picking up the twisted and broken prosthetic his father had made. With a smile, he picked up a screw that had been lying next to the leg, clapping his hands around it.

That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
And you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore

He yawned, they had perfected and activated the circle near midnight, and he was tired as hell. Slipping the transmuted screw into his coat pocket, he lay down and yawned again, drifting off to sweet dreams of his childhood friend and mechanic.

On my knees, I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you, I'd withstand
All of Hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all
I'd give for us

When he woke up, he touched the object in his pocket and smiled before looking around. Where were those stairs? Unable to locate them, he clapped his hands and put one to the wall, pulling out into a new set of steps. But before ascending, he realized that he was far too recognizable, and he would have to deal with Colonel Bastard's questions before seeing her. So he clapped his hands and changed his hair color to a muddy brown before redoing it in a low ponytail. He clambered out of the cavern and looked around to get his bearings before mingling with the crowd and bee-lining for the train station.

Give anything but I won't give up
'Cause you know, you know, you know

The ticket cost him most all of his money, and he had to be exceedingly careful to not look the ticket seller in the eye. Keeping his head down, he made his way through the crowd towards his train. But as he passed the restrooms, the door was opened and hit him in the face. Falling on his butt, he glared accusingly at the woman who hit him, but quickly looked down. Waving away the offered hand, he stood up, being very careful to avoid looking at her at all. Before she could say anything, he brushed past her, ignoring the angry mutter the librarian sent his way. Now running, he leaped aboard the train as it pulled away, and hurried to find a seat.

That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
And you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore

As the landscape flashed by, he contemplated how his mechanic would take his arrival. Would she be happy? Mad? Would she throw that damn wrench at him again? He touched lightly the spot on his forehead that always took the blow, imagining he could feel an indent there. Smiling, he touched the object in his pocket and waited for the train to reach his destination.

So far away
Been far away for far too long
So far away
Been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know

When the train pulled in to the small rural station, he ignored the cheery porter and walked with purpose towards the busy yellow house. Upon closer inspection, he realized that there was a party being held on the front lawn, and remembered the date. It was her birthday. Scouring the crowd, he spotted her on the edge, near the house's corner. There wasn't anyone on that side, so he walked over to it and stood at the corner, just a few feet away from her. Casually, he stepped around the corner and tapped her on the shoulder. She whirled around instantaneously, the heavy wrench in her hand colliding with his head.

I wanted
I wanted you to stay
'Cause I needed
I need to hear you say
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I forgive you
For being away for far too long
So keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and never let me go
Keep breathing

Clutching his aching head, he glared accusingly at her. "Some welcome! I come back here for the first time in forever and you smack me!"
Shocked, she stared at him. The wrench limp in her hand. "Ed?"
People were starting to notice the ensuing argument, and he heard a few chuckles from the crowd. Getting to his feet, he clenched his fists, ready for one of their shouting matches. "Yeah its me!" Dropping the wrench, she threw her arms around him, catching him completely off guard.

'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and never let me go
Keep breathing
Hold on to me and never let me go
Keep breathing
Hold on to me and never let me go

He felt his cheeks heat, and just stood there like a statue until she stepped back. Once his arms were free, he reached into his pocket and pulled out what used to be a screw. "Here, I made you something." Placing the delicate metal rose in her hand, he smiled at her, and the look in her eyes told him exactly what he wanted to know. That she didn't blame him for being gone, and she was overjoyed to have him back.

A/N: Made me think of their separation at the end of the movie, and how he might feel if he ever came back.

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