Stolen Memories:Ch.1

-chapter 1-

The smell of blood, smoke, and ammunition filled the heavy air even at its current hour. Accompanied by the chilled breeze the aroma of it all was weighed down on everyone's senses. Breathing heavily falling to his knees Edward Elric was running out of energy to fight the needed battle. War had been waged between Amestris and Creta and as of now the Cretan army had managed to push the Amestrian dogs near the rich forest that now stood behind them. The Cretans awaited no time of day as they sent out more soldiers to attack the Amestrian base camp a few hours ago, now as it rang the early morning hours the battle still raged onward with many casualties.

Edward could no longer find the strength to stand, the famous Fullmetal Alchemist had been brung down by the strongest group the Cretans had to offer and now he faced death. As the group took pride in bringing him down Edward knew they only made it this far because he was worn thin. Glaring with his fierce golden eyes at the enemy's who stood before him he was no longer able to move ignoring the hot crimson blood that rolled down his face and right arm. The enemy swung his blade and just before Edward was beheaded General Roy mustang snapped his fingers bursting the man into flames turning him into pure ash before running over to Edwards side. With a sigh of relief Edward let his little focus waver greeting Roy with a small thankful smile.

"Thank the gate I made it in time! I couldn't bare to lose you Ed.." Roy cried as he fell to his knees beside his newly wed husband to check his injuries and help him up. They'd been at war for over a year now but before the war Edward and he had gotten married so at least if they died they'd die in a forever tangled fate permanently bound by the words they shared. Picking up the blonde who could no longer walk due to over working himself Roy walked through the forest to a much-needed medical tent. Heavy as the early morning air was knowing Edward was safe was enough for him to move forward again. Reaching the medical tent didn't take long and Roy whispered calming words of reassurance to his blonde lover. Laying the blonde down on one of the beds in the tent he turned to walk away when a hand gripped his sleeve. Turning around to face the worried looking golden eyes, Roy stepped toward Edward with a reassuring smile and kissed the man gently on his forehead "I'll be alright I promise.." Roy said softly before watching Edward reluctantly release him, allowing him to start for the exit.

"Please don't get yourself killed Roy.." The husky tenor pleaded as his eyes became fixed on Roy mustang. Only getting a simple nod from the man he loved as he watched the dark charcoal hair flow with the breeze as he walked out of the tent, Edward listened to Roy's footsteps as they faded into the distance. The rhythmic footsteps quickly making Edward fall into a deep sleep, that was very much-needed, now gone leaving him to dream about the safe return.

Not being able to tell how long he slept but awaking to his long golden hair being brushed gently making it silky again let him know it had been awhile. Adjusting his eyes Edward sat up, his golden eyes looked up at Roy, who was humming to himself, making him smile brightly at he man he loved. Enjoying the relaxing feeling of Roy brushing through his hair Edward couldn't help but forget about the world around him. Snapping back to reality Ed frowned glad at the moment Roy's eyes didn't meet his own as he was suddenly overcome with immense fear.

"How long was I out for this time Roy...?" He managed to get the words out without sounding as worried as he was. Deep dark eyes that shone darker than the color of the midnight sky met with his golden ones leaving them in a bit of a trance for a few moments. Almost as if the gaze between the two already answered all the questions he had, Edward couldn't bare to break it. It felt as if they only existed at that time and it would've lasted longer if it wasn't for Riza Hawkeye coming in quickly seeing the two thus gaining a gentle smile.

"You've been out for two days Edward we started to get worried...but I'm glad your awake." She spoke in a gentle tone despite the war going on outside. No matter who it was or how bad the day had been, if you saw Roy and Edward together it made you smile and gave you hope. Watching as Roy put the brush away and moving a little so that Edward could sit up when needed, she saw how with just a few glances just how deeply the two could communicate.

"That long huh..." Edward smiled continuing to look at Roy placing a hand on the mans pale face "i guess it's time for us to make it back out there huh Roy?"

"Yeah.." Roy responded softly grabbing Edwards hand from his cheek and kissing it gently before letting go so the blonde could sit up. Edward still looked a bit frail, then again it was the first war the younger man was apart of and Roy was sure he looked the same or even worse. Watching as Edward pulled back his silky golden hair into a sleek ponytail, put on the new shirt that was given to him, and stand he couldn't help the frown that started to appear on his face. Roy joined Edwards side tangling the blondes hand within his own and together they walked out of the medical tent towards the front lines once again.

Edward noticing the mans worried grip and frown Edward paused causing Roy to look back at him but not release his hand. Looking into the chilled black eyes Edward spoke softly "Roy everything's going to be alright as long as we have each other, so please don't worry too much about this ordeal.."

Getting nothing but a simple nod from the man Edward hugged him for comfort knowing damn well that Roy was worried more about him then anything. Releasing Roy to see the man had a newly found confidence, figuring that if they'd been elsewhere they'd both be at it with light banter, he was able to see that this war despite what it's done had made then closer. They started walking again treading the same path they'd used to reach the medical tent with their hands once again entangled.

Roy released Edwards hands and pulled on his ignition gloves while Ed rolled his shoulders to loosen up the stiffness after all they'd both be reaching the front lines in a few moments and needed to be prepared. With a simple exchange of glances between the two they understood what the other was planning to do, so when they both burst through the trees, Edward clapping his hand and Roy snapping his fingers, the Cretans at hand went down without knowing the two had even returned to the battle ground.

Roy fiercely snapping his flames showing no mercy sending ash and burned earth into the air was on high alert. With an almost outstanding back flip Roy successfully dodged an incoming attacker that Edward with his flawless dancing movements killed without remorse. With Edward and Roy's help the amestrians gained back some of the battle ground they'd lost advancing through the war once again putting them on the winning side . Between Roy's flame alchemy and Edwards clap transmutations they had to be the strongest team in this war and always ended up on the front lines together.

Now as the afternoon hours came around the sky darkened with storm clouds as cold rain threatened to begin its fall, Edwards back stood facing Roy's as they where encircled by Cretan alchemist. The war was almost over and the Cretans numbers dwindled with Edward and Roy back to back prepared to kill. Dodging elegantly as always and blocking the enemy's attack Edward clapped his hand making a blade out of the metal armband they made to be similar to his automail arm, so that way he could still use his blade if needed, and cut right through the mans stomach before him leaving the enemy useless. The blood splattered on Edwards face but washed off with the sudden downpour of the rain and it's not like his shirt would stain either it was a black tank top after all and he could care less if it did anyways. Clapping his hands thus sending sharp spikes through the heads of two guys Roy continued to snap his angry flames that danced so elegantly despite the blast effect that could blow them away. Just as Edward killed off a few more enemy's he noticed a strange figure going off into the forest behind them toward the Amestrian base camp giving him a bad feeling.

"Roy.." Edward yelled at the man behind him in a serious tone as he continued to cut through the enemy's grabbing the mans attention even if he still snapped flames.."one managed to go into the forest behind us I've got a bad feeling about this..."

Needing no explanation Roy's eyes widened as he let what the blonde say sink in, snapping one last powerful flame killing off all the enemy's present, but the ones coming in the distance, he turned to face Edward. Looking Edward in the eyes he gave the blonde a quick kiss before turning to run into the forest pausing to look at his one and only love "I'll be back don't die on me Edward.."

"I could say the same to you General Mustang..." Edward replied with a small smile wishing he didn't have to watch Roy turn and leave again. It's not like they've never been apart in this war before but it still hurt him to see Roy ran after the strange figure alone "I won't die Roy I could never leave you behind.." Edward smiled gently while clenching his fist making the gold and black band around his finger shine in the little sunlight breaking through the ominous clouds. Feeling a hand on his shoulder turning to see it was Riza Hawkeye and jean havoc with reassuring smiles Edward snapped out of it. Nodding his head in understanding that Roy would return to them without anyone having to say a word the newly formed trio got back to fighting trusting that Roy would make it back alive.

Considering Edward was the only alchemist out of the three, the other two where his cover which was a good thing since they where the best of the best when it came to guns and shooting. Storming into the last group of enemy soldiers Riza and havoc had guns ready and aimed while Edward clapped his hands once again making the arm band into a sharp metal blade.

-Roy Mustang-

Swiftly running through the trees getting deeper and deeper in the forest his senses of danger continued to worsen as his short black hair danced in the wind. It was raining and normally he was useless in he rain but thanks to Edward and the waterproof ignition gloves he still was able to fight to some extent. Taking a deep breath and coming to a stop he scanned the area carefully having no clue what part of the forest this was but could clearly hear a waterfall in the distance as his sense of danger peaked its intensity. Hearing a few footsteps Roy prepared himself for a battle, taking in all his current surroundings and possible steps.

A blood curdling laugh cut through the dense intensity and a smirk formed on the strangers face as he pulled back his dark hair. "I see you've fallen into my trap, I guess that's better than the fullmetal alchemist considering you can still only do so much with waterproof gloves in a downpour...isn't that right flame alchemist?" The shrill voice taunted but didn't come from the shadows just yet. The strange man started to eye the alchemist before him knowing now that the plan would work perfectly "this will work out splendidly for me Flame alchemist..."

Turning to face the shrill taunting voice Roy's thoughts filled with a particular blonde, beautiful golden eyes, silky smooth hair, and a smile to brighten anyone's day, he started to prepare himself for the worst. "Well I could really care less what you think let's just get this battle over with shall we?" Roy smirked out of annoyance blocking an attack that was sent his way. Spinning around and snapping flames at the man who'd been taunting him before Roy really didn't like the feeling he was getting from this guy. Watching as the man stepped out of the shadows unharmed by the flames Roy whispered an apology to Edward figuring it would be a while till his return, that is if he survived.

The strange man stood out In the open circle of trees with a blood curdling laugh as he turned to face Roy mustang with the most evil grin he could possibly make "well Roy mustang this is the end for a couple of people since you'll be scorching them as long as you shall live...especially your precious Edward Elric.." At the mention of Edwards name the man got the desired reaction out of Roy Mustang and effortlessly dodged one of many angry flames. Standing in one spot for a few moments waiting for Roy mustang to make the next move, the stranger smirked.

Just as Roy angrily snapped his fingers again he was thrown with his back now to a tree by a forceful hand on his forehead unable to move. Now suddenly paralyzed he glared into the dark swampy eyes that looked back at him. Hearing the man laugh once again while his grip on his head tightening Roy made a last effort struggle but was still unable to move his limbs. Watching as an ominous glow appeared around then the man did some type of transmutation making Roy's vision start to fade and let go. As he started slowly sliding down the tree and collapsing to the ground he whispered one last thing "Edward..."

Breaking in and out of consciousness for his last few moments Roy saw the stranger walk away laughing with a chant "have fun watching yourself burn the ones you care about Roy mustang!"

Roy's mind filled with shades of gold and the reassuring smile of a particular blonde before he was gone to the world.

-Edward Elric-

It had been two weeks but Edward didn't worry since once before they'd been separated a month in this war. Clapping his hands thus taking out the last standing soldiers of the Cretans with spike that send blood spewing, the Amestrian army won the war. As the news flooded through the ones left standing, no one was able to cheer due to the number of casualties on both sides, that and something seemed off. His long blonde hair that at some point fell out of the hair tie flowed in the wind framing his worn out looking face that awaited Roy's return to his side. A feeling of panic washed over him as the word spread and the realization that no one had seen Roy mustang settled in. Turning to look at Riza Hawkeye, who was just as confused as he was, his eyes filled with worry "Riza..."

Looking shocked herself she put her gun away and thought about places Roy could be at. "Let's go look for him Ed, I'm sure he's fine.." Riza said softly as she placed her hand in comfort on Edward shoulder. Not mentioning the worry she herself felt that the man had now been labeled dead and or missing she awaited Edwards response. Knowing how much Edward loved Roy and how much Roy loved Edward any chance she was given she helped the two out. Watching as Edward turned looking into the forest, as that was the last place roy had been seen, Riza couldn't stand the feeling that came over her. Trying to conceal the urge to hurt roy when they found him, she softened her features when the blonde turned to face her once more.

Edward nodded at Riza, that being his response to her suggestion, and the two went through the forest in search of Roy mustang. As they began to look through the forest passing more corpses as they went deeper, the worry grew more intense to the point it felt he would shatter. Carefully stepping over the corpses of both Cretan and Amestrian soldiers the search advanced.

Two weeks, it's been two weeks and now the war was over, the one and a half-year war that used alchemist was finally over. The more they looked the more worry spread over them thinking back on the two weeks Roy had not been seen and in the end after looking for two days they were forced to return to the base camp. Returning without Roy mustang tore him apart and seeing the worried looks his comrades gave him and Riza upon their return didn't help. Holding back his tears in the realization Roy still wasn't at the base camp Edward walked up to Jean Havoc who had been waiting for his return.

"You couldn't find him?" Havoc questioned gently knowing the subject would be hard to mention. Seeing how Edward shook his head made Havoc's heart clench. Biting his lip and thinking as hard as he possibly could he had to figure out where Roy was, he couldn't bare to see the younger blonde look so defeated and alone. "Why don't we go look for him as a group I'm sure we'd be able to find him. He would've gone deep in the forest so don't worry Ed I know he's alive.." Havoc comforted the best he could as the others shook heads in agreement.

The golden eyes lit up a bit with hope as he watched Havoc gather together Feury, Falman, Breda, and Hawkeye, who returned with Edward, into a search group.

"alright you guys, we gotta search for the boss ourselves he most likely went deep in the forest so for safety pair up into two groups. Group one can be Frury, Falman and Breda and group two can be Edward, Riza and me. Got it?" The group nodded and without any other words needed they went toward the forest and parted separate ways.

Worried about Edwards wellbeing the group refused to give up on the search and swore that if they found Roy first they'd beat him senseless for making Edward worry like he was.

The forest went deeper then it looked and the anticipation built up like the wind. Feeling as if they'd been searching for hours the group of Edward, Havoc, and Riza Hawkeye stopped to sit and rest at the waterfall. Nearing night knowing it meant they couldn't search much longer it was agreed a plan of action be made. Not being able to contribute to the plan Edward gazed into the waterfall before closing his eyes letting the wind flow through this hair. Thoughts of Roy filled his head, all the wonderful times they spent together, he couldn't help but feel this was the end of those moments. Letting the quiet settle in around him, Edward listened to the soothing sound of the waterfall.

"Edward..." Havoc's shaky voice broke through the silence "I hate to say this but we have to head back for the night." Watching Edward turn to look at him with the worry filled pools of gold Havoc bit his lip and clenched his fist. Knowing that he could do nothing but try to help find Roy made his heart ache, all he wished to do was comfort the blonde but he was out of reach. Trying his best to conceal his terror of the thought Roy Mustang was dead, Havoc gave Edward a reassuring smile before the group started off to return to base camp.

Meeting up with the other group both with no progress they headed to the dinning hall to eat something before heading off to bed. As they ate realizing the worried glanced in Edwards direction the group sat uncomfortably having no idea what the next move would be.

A tall man in uniform stepped up to a microphone clearing his throat and grabbing everyone's attention. A few glances between him and the other superior officers the man smiled "Attention soldiers as you already know we won this war and after the one and a half-year of fighting I'm proud to announce that your train home will be departing tomorrow evening and your appearance on that train is mandatory especially our war hero Edward Elric." As the man noted on Edwards presence in the room pointing toward him before continuing on with information all eyes turned to face the newly named war hero.

Edwards eyes widened and his fist clenched forcing himself to hold back tears knowing now that he may never see Roy again. He couldn't bare the thought of it. Realizing that everyone's wide eyes looked at him standing forcefully and walking briskly out of the dinning hall the hot tears started to roll down his face. Everyone knew that he and Roy got married and they all accepted it. Knowing that they all didn't want to see him go back without Roy, Edward couldn't take the sea of emotions anymore letting himself cry as he continued to walk in an unknown direction. Before he realized it he'd reached the edge of the forest and fell to his knees. Weakly looking into the darkness and the branches that appeared within the pale moonlight he placed his forehead to the dirt no longer able to hold back anything and let all his sorrow pour out of him. His tears poured down his face unable to stop not slowing down and not caring anymore Edward let himself cry out his worry full sorrow.

When his comrades found him crying his heart out on his knees with his face to the ground they couldn't react. None of them had ever seen the blonde look so heart-broken not have they ever heard him cry the way he did. Knowing that Roy was what the blonde depended on in life considering all he'd went through they could understand why he felt how he did. The blonde had lost everything making him nothing more than a broken glass doll that followed orders with soul sucking depression making him at one point lose all sense of self. He was bad off until Roy swooped in with a simple promise after they watched Alphonse die on the floor unable to so a thing about it "you still have me Edward, I'll never leave your side I promise." Now as they did nothing more but painfully watch Edward cry his heart out from painful worry and loneliness they all felt guilt.

"We can't let him go home without Roy..."

-The next morning-

Even with the morning sun shining brilliantly like it was Edward felt as if it was raining. Putting on the dark navy military uniform that showcased his war title and the black combat boots he pulled back his golden hair into a slick ponytail before stepping outside of his tent. The sunlight hit his features making him look stunningly cold in the uniform despite his clear depression.

Today they'd be leaving and no one has seen Roy Mustang not even in the body count. Having a gut feeling that Roy was still somewhere in the forest Edward looked at it off in the distance wondering if he should look one more time.

"Edward.." Riza said as she stepped up to the blonde a bit worried "we mapped out places we have yet to check and found a few spots we think Roy might be." Seeing his gaze still fixed on the trees she placed her hand on his shoulder "If we go now Ed we can check those spots and we can find him.."

Silence filled the air momentarily as he processed what he'd been told. "Are you sure...?" Edward whispered in an unstable voice his gaze still fixed on the forest.

"Yeah.." Riza said softly as the others came up behind her "let's go look for him.."

Turning to look at all of his comrades seeing how much they worried, how much they cared. Edward nodded his head and the group set out briskly walking to the forest despite being in the fancy uniforms. All of them determined to find Roy so that they wouldn't see Edward cry like that ever again and so they wouldn't see him look so alone. As they went over the map once more upon reaching the sea of trees before them, going over the areas they'd yet to look over and set out in groups of two to search the areas marked all of them prepared for the worst. After the others set out, Edward and Riza went toward the direction of the circle of trees to search one last time for Roy Mustang.

Upon reaching the large circle of trees with an empty center Edward froze in place. With his back leaning against a tree Roy mustang sat unconsciously with his short black hair covering his eyes. Edward breathed heavily as he slowly walked over to the man whispering "he's alive...please be alive.." Dropping to his knees and finding a pulse Edward was able to relax a bit.

Roy slowly woke himself up,

consciousness flooding over him to see relived golden eyes looking at him as if he died. His short back hair still covering his eyes he felt a gentle hand on his cheek.

"Roy..." The blonde nearly cried as he leaned in to kiss the charcoal black-haired man. Edward didn't care that the man didn't kiss him back at the moment, especially considering he'd been here for over two weeks and had no strength, he was just happy to see the man alive. Pulling away to look at the man he loved whose eyes hid behind the dark hair falling on his face Edward couldn't help but feel like something was off.

"Am I dreaming or is this reality..?" Roy questioned in a confused yet soft tone.

Blinking a bit at the man who seemed a bit out of it Edward brushed the hair out of his face checking for any head injuries. "Roy are you alright? The others and I have been worried sick about you...and the train back home leaves today." Edward began to explain in a saddened but happy tone to the confused looking Roy mustang who was now pushing the rest of his hair out of his face "we almost had to leave without you.."

"What...do you mean by that?" Roy questioned as he looked at the badges lined on Edwards uniform. From what he could tell this blonde haired man wasn't very old and for someone like him to have so many highly ranked badges made Roy wonder how good this kid was as a state alchemist. Returning his attention to the blonde who looked like part of him had vanished he noticed his subordinates coming into view from the distance.

"Well we won the war Roy...we finally get to go home."

After a few moments Breda, Falman, Fuery, and Havoc joined Riza Hawkeye who was frozen in place. Before being able to question why they saw Edward and Roy together once again and they all breathed a sigh of relief. Roy mustang was alive and now they could all go hole together and get over this war the best they possibly could.

"Something isn't right here..." Riza said softly as she glared at Roy who seemed more than out of it. The others also drawing their attention to Roy waited to see what she had meant by that, from what they saw Roy just looked a little beat up and tired most likely hungry and weak but that's nothing a little nap and some food couldn't fix.

Roy looked confusingly at the blonde man before him, blinking oddly before forcing himself to think. With a heavy sigh Roy looked Edward in the eyes "who are you exactly?"

Everyone's eyes widened, Roy didn't know who Edward was? The feeling that something was off was clearly being proven to the group at that very moment and if this was some kind of sick joke then Roy was about to get smacked. Havoc and Riza noticed Edward forcing his attention off of Roy clenching his fist, this was going to be an issue.

"Roy it's me Edward..don't you remember..?" He spoke in a soft husky tenor while looking down at the ground. Hoping Roy would say he did remember but figuring he had amnesia or something along those lines Edward bit his lip.

"I'm sorry buy I don't remember knowing anyone named Edward..." Roy said with a half frown as he turned to look to his subordinates who looked both angry and upset. Not able to figure out why or what exactly was going on he looked at Hawkeye in surprise "Hawkeye are you crying?"

Riza let the angry tears roll down her face. She couldn't help it after all, Edward had worried so deeply about the man only to find him not remembering a single thing about him. "This is just cruel.." She whispered as she watched Havoc get pissed off.

"Your telling me you don't remember Edward Elric, Roy?" Havoc questioned bitterly as he walked over to the two on the ground. Stopping near Roy glaring at him before giving Edward a softer look having no idea what to say to him.

Roy was slowly starting to get annoyed with his subordinates "No, I've never seen this man in my life to be flat-out honest with you. Care to explain why everyone acting so strange?"

"Damn it why'd it have to turn out like this?!" Havoc yelled as he punched a tree. Knowing that the others wouldn't accept this either calmed him down a little but seeing Edwards devastation made his heart shatter. At this moment Edward Elric was once again nothing more than a broken glass doll.

Riza whipped away her angry tears before walking up to Edward and placing her hand on his shoulders "we should get going now..." She said softly helping him up and walking ahead of the others. She didn't want him to watch Roy walk away again even if they all where heading the same direction.

Despite his loss of Edward in his memory Roy still remembered the war for the most part. They gave him a fancy uniform and all the remaining soldiers boarded the train back to Amestris including the one long blonde haired man who was named as a war hero. Sitting across from the stranger who Riza sat by while havoc bitterly sat next to him, Roy couldn't help but feel he was missing out on something important. Watching the blonde gaze sadly out the window Roy remembered that the man had kissed him. Both a little weirded out by the kiss and confused Roy chose not to mention anything as the train began to move. The more he observed the man the more he noticed how young he was, for someone so young to be named as a war hero he must have some expert skills.

Edward couldn't take the pain he felt and hoped they'd reach Amestris soon so a doctor could look at Roy and say that his memory would return. Gazing sadly out the window at the passing scenery he drifted off into slumber with the last thing he saw was Roy's confused dark eyes looking in his direction.

"He finally fell asleep.." Riza smiled gently at the sleeping Edward before sharply fixing her glare on Roy.

With both Havoc and Riza sending off looks like that in his direction he had to guess he did something wrong. "What's with you guys I don't remember doing anything to deserve those glares.." Roy questioned figuring it has something to do with the guy that fell asleep but he couldn't figure out why.

Havoc huffed "your lucky as hell we are on a train and Edward is here Roy, otherwise you'd get the crap beat out of you." Glaring at Roy one last time with a sigh "I can only imagine how Hughes will react.."

"Maes...?" Roy raised his brow in question but after not reviving an answer gave up and sat trying to figure out what the hell was going on. With everyone acting the way they did Roy could tell the entire train ride would be awkward.

When reaching central the soldiers had to head directly to the location of the welcome back soirée. Being held at the fuehrer's mansion no one could deny the invitation and as they all piled into the room the Fuehrer grabbed everyone's attention. After speaking a couple of words and everyone kinda stood around awkwardly he called Edward Elric up to the front.

"I'd like to introduce you all to the man you already know or should know.." The fuehrer began as he held out his hand in the direction of the blonde man "the youngest state alchemist we've ever had, one of our best, the hero of the people and now war hero the Fullmetal Alchemist General Edward Elric!"

The crowd applauded and some murmurs passing through the conversations in the crowd caught Roy's attention. Listening carefully as he was still unsure what was going on roy could tell that this General Elric was the topic.

"Youngest state alchemist? But isn't he the same age as Mike?"

"Yeah, actually he's a few years older but what the fuehrer meant was Edward Elric became a state alchemist at a young age making him the youngest to ever join. If I remember correctly he joined at the age of 11."

As he listened to the conversations floating around him he noticed the topic was only Edward Elric. From what all these people said and how they talked Edward was a great guy and a natural talent. Edward had many connections throughout multiple countries, he was an expert alchemist as he was a genius, and Roy couldn't help but feel the need to research things about him. As the party continued making mental notes on the things said about Edward he'd make sure to figure out why everyone was giving him such odd looks. Noticing the blonde had started saying his goodbyes to his subordinates, that he still wasn't sure why or how he knew them, Roy felt the blonde was still heavily depressed for some odd reason that wasn't the war.

Edward said goodbye to Riza and Havoc who stayed by his side throughout the night to comfort him. "I'll be back I just really need to visit them is all..." Edward spoke softly his bright smile that normally lit up a room still vanished from his face like it had been for the past month.

"It's fine Ed we understand just be careful and don't push yourself.." Riza said with a light smile watching as Edward turned but froze in place.

"I know he doesn't remember me but, please watch over Roy while I'm gone..." Edward asked softly before hearing a soft ok from Riza and Havoc "and I know this memory thing make you guys want to beat him senseless but please don't...forcing him to remember won't work and he might forget someone else along the way..." Not able to take the pressure and the eyes looking at him with sympathy Edward made his exit as quickly as his legs would carry him. Heading straight for the train station ignoring the idea of extra clothes or belongings Ed needed an escape, he needed to get away and break free without the looks of pity, he needed to visit his family in Resembol.

"Why couldn't this just be a bad dream..." A man's voice whispered in sorrow feeling his heart clench and seeing the world around him spin, fading into nothingness.

AN:Hey readers! This is chapter one of I'm not sure how many more to come, so far i have 6 chapters written Please Review and let me know if you'd like to read more or if you find a typo, or if i should continue Feel free to leave any tips or ideas as well!