Fullmetal59; so i know it's literally been years since the last time i've actually done much on this site, but here you have it! a new-ish kind of story. It's almost like my story "OverProtective" but a bit remastered so to speak. I just finished watching episode 29 of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and kind of sparked the idea, so hope you guys enjoy!

Your Overprotective Automail Touch

Chapter 1: Growing Up

Her graceful blond hair flowed with the wind of the train. The open window filled her with both pollution and the sound of a bustling city. Central was almost in plain view. She sighed and rested her chin in the palm of her hand.

The sound of the phone barely had the chance to ring when she answered.

"Hello?" She heard hesitation on the other end of the line.

"Hey Winry," Edward's voice was the last thing she expected.

"Ed? What brings you to actually call me? Wait a minute; does it have anything to do with broken automail?" Winry grinded her teeth as she spit out the question. She heard him swallow his own spit through the telephone.

"No! It's not about that, I promise!" Winry gave a sigh a relief. Despite the fact that she was glad to hear her precious automail had not been ruined, distress began to show in her blue eyes.

"Then why did you call? Has something else happened?" Her tone of voice had become soft. Edward lightly coughed and asked,

"Winry, what would you say to coming up to Central for a little while? You must have been working hard in Rush Valley lately, you machine junkie!" She gasped and could almost imagine the goofy smile on his face.

"I can't believe he actually called me to visit him and Al. Maybe he's growing up after all," she said to herself as she laughed.

Central; Ed and Al's Room

A blond haired boy walked out of the shower and into the room he was currently staying at in Central Headquarters. He walked over to his dresser and slipped on his black pants and a loose black dress shirt.

"So what were you going to do again, brother?" Al's voice caught him off guard and he stepped back quickly.

"Um, well you see, I had called Winry up to Central…" Ed trailed off with a small voice.

"Really? You of all people called her up here?"

"You heard what the Fuhrer said Al. He threatened to do something to her if I 'don't behave'. No matter how much I want to resign from the military, I can't," he said as he clenched his automail fist.

"And so you called Winry to…?" Al still seemed confused.

"…to keep her in my sights at all times," he said with determination reflecting in his golden eyes.

A lot of shuffling was heard outside of the room. Ed and Al looked at each other and dashed through the door. They were met with the sight of soldiers running down the hall. Edward grabbed one of the soldiers out of the crowd.

"Hey what's going on?" The soldier saluted him and responded,

"Scar has been sighted near Central Station, sir!"

Edward's eyes widened and he took off running, soon being followed by Al.

Central; Train Station

Winry took no time in exiting the train. She appreciated the fact she could stretch her legs. She looked around hoping to find Edward or Alphonse, but they were nowhere to be found. She crossed her arms and sighed.

"I don't expect a parade, but I would like for them to at least be on time."

She heard footsteps behind her. Winry hastily turned around to be met with a man with tan skin,

sunglasses and an x-shaped scar on his face. Recognizing him, she slowly took steps back.

"Where is the Fullmetal Alchemist, Edward Elric?"

Winry's blue orbs were stricken with fear.

"I-I don't know."

"State Alchemists have been driven away from the ways of God and I am the one to make them feel his wrath. There is no reason to protect them," he said, staring at the markings on his arm.

"But Ed has different reasons for joining the military!" Winry stood her ground in protecting Edward.

"There is no good reason for becoming a murderer."

"He's not a murderer!"

Scar grew impatient and proceeded towards the young girl.

"I have no reason to kill you, but if you remain in my way, I will without hesitation."

The sounds of running feet and clanks of metal were soon made apparent.

"Hey bastard, I'm right here!"