Disclaimer: I do not own anything mentioned in this story...How sad.
I have protected him since the day of his birth and yet he does not know me. Throughout his life I have been forced to watch him from afar. Until now.. 'Tragedy struck yesterday at a small home in Resembool. Trisha Elric (35) and Alphonse Elric (15) were killed due to a botched robbery. The eldest son, sixteen year old Edward Elric, is in critical condition at Resembool Hospital due to sever injuries.'
~1 Month Later~
I sat and watched him as he stood on the bridge, eying the water below. Something was wrong. He looked scared. It was cold out and he was only wearing ripped jeans and a simple tee. He didn't even bother to braid his long golden hair. Panic set in as he climbed the railing and stood on the ledge. The water below was deep and no doubt freezing.
I had no time to think as he stepped forward. In an instant my arms were wrapped around him. He was struggling. "Let me go!" He yelled as he tried to get away. I ignored his cry and held him tighter. I began stroking his head gently. "You're alright now. I have you." I whispered. He began to relax. After a few moments he was unconscious. After everything went silent I realized what I had done. I am not allowed to interfere. I suppose the only thing to do now is bring him home, since I'm already in trouble.
I sat by his bedside and watched him sleep. He's beautiful. That hair,skin and not to mention those eyes. My thoughts were interrupted when everyone came in to see 'The human'. One by one they piled in. Jean Havoc, Riza Hawkeye and Meas Hughes. Jean and Meas walked over an immediately started inspecting Ed. Riza pulled me from his side and glared at me. "You don't really expect me to let him stay here, do you?" She asked. I was about to answer when she cut me off. "I mean come on Roy, were vampires we don't have the proper things to take care of him." I looked at her and smiled. "Please? He doesn't have anyone. I'll provide everything he needs." I begged. She rolled her eyes and sighed. "Fine." With that she turned and started walking away.
I walked over and took my seat beside him once more. Jean and Meas were still inspecting him when his eyes slowly started to open. Jean and Meas jumped back while I got closer. "Hey, are you feeling any better? You gave me quite the scare." I said softly. His eye's widened. Within an instant he was sitting up. What he did next shocked me. He lunged forward and hugged me. "You saved me." He said softly as he tighten his grip on me. "I wasn't thinking straight. I-if you weren't there I would be-" I immediately wrapped my arms around him and held him close. "Shh, you're alright now. I have you." he pulled back and looked up at me with those gorgeous golden eyes. "How can I repay you?" he asked. I smiled. "Stay here with us." He looked confused. "Stay here and be safe and happy with us. That's what you can do for me. Deal?" I said as as I held out my hand. He took hold and shook my hand. "Deal, but you have to let me do all I can to repay you. Equivalent exchange."
After everything settled down Edward fell back asleep. The others were off somewhere to themselves while I just sat there and watched him sleep. After awhile I found myself running my fingers through his hair and smiling as I remembered the day I first laid eyes on him.
~16 years ago~
That smell. It was addictive. It was calling to me. I was running as hard as I could to find the angel with that heavenly scent. I noticed I had wound up at a small home. The smell was stronger here. I closed my eyes and sniffed the midnight air. The smell was coming from the upstairs of the house. I effortlessly jumped onto the roof and walked up to the closest window. I quietly opened it and found that the scent was coming from within. I stepped inside and studied the room. A simple white room with white carpet. Blue accents were added to the room. I noticed a changing table, baby toys littered about and the object of my searching laying still in a crib. I walked over and gazed into the small bed. Inside was the most beautiful baby boy I had ever seen. He was pale and small, no doubt a new born. I noticed a blond patch of hair on his head and gently run my fingers through it. After awhile I finally got the courage to gently lift him up and hold him. I stood there with him in my arms, smiling as I gently rocked him. I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned to see Hughes standing there with a sad smile. "I see you finally found your soul mate. A bit young isn't he?" He asked playfully. I smiled and looked back down to see two big beautiful golden eyes looking up at me. I was shocked but then suddenly smiled. I was rewarded with a small toothless smile from the boy. Hughes tapped my shoulder and I knew it was time to go. I kissed the baby softly on the forehead and laid him back in his crib. As Hughes and I started to walk back home I looked towards Meas and smiled. "I'll wait for him."
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