Author's Notes: Hi there! So, I was listening to this song by Yiruma called Sad Love Story (hence, the title), and I started crying. At the same time, I saw the phrase "would you change anything if you could?" and this story popped into my head. It is a bit sad, but I hope you like it ^^! Oh, and I recommend you listen to the song while reading this, it will taste better!

Disclaimer: As we all know, FMA is not mine. Ed, Al, Winry and the rest of the characters are a product of Arakawa's beautiful mind. Thank you.

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Sad Love Story

"Niisan, can I ask you something?" Al was lying on his bed, looking at the ceiling. It was the middle of the night and still he could not sleep.

"Sure Al, what's up?" Al knew his brother never really slept. He knew him too well, but had decided to stop bothering him about it. No matter what he did, he never got him to listen and, after all, he believed he knew the reason.

"You know, I keep thinking of the things we did back in Amestris, and I ask myself the same things over and over again." He paused for a moment "Do you miss anything?"

"Knowing that you are with me, and seeing that you are becoming a good man is all I need Al." Edward ha set his mind on that single truth.

"That doesn't answer my question, Niisan. I know you risked your life just to return me to my body, but I bet there were other things that were important to you back in Amestris, right?" Al missed home so much, he could only think his brother did too.

"Everything was worth it, Al. I'm just glad it all turned out ok and you are back to your old self." Edward turned in bed to stare at the wall.

"Still not what I asked." Al closed his eyes and a shy smile was born in his lips "For example, from the things I can remember, I can tell you I really miss the hills of Resembool, the smell of fresh air every morning, and the voice of Winry calling me to come inside to eat some freshly baked pie." He inhaled deeply as if, with the memory, the scent of sweet bread came through his nostrils as well. "I would like to visit mom's grave again and show her that we are fine; I miss her smile too." A single tear escaped Al's eyes.

"There's no point in missing things and people that are lost to us, Al. It will only cause you pain." Edward knew it well. "The best thing you can do is to forget and move on. Make new memories here; find new friends; go to new places."

Al pushed himself up and leaned back on his elbows to look at his brother "Are you being serious, Niisan? Is that really what you think?" He stared wide eyed at the bundle in the bed beside his. Could he be that cold hearted?

Ed stayed silent for what seemed like forever. "Al, believe me, it's better that way." Edward didn't dare look at his brother. He wouldn't.

"So" Al resisted believing him "you say you don't miss anything?"

"Absolutely" Short answers and no explanation. That was so like Edward Elric.

"Not the hills that were greener than anything you could imagine. Not our days playing by the river bend when we were kids. Not mom, who loved us more than anyone." Al wouldn't believe him.

"There are hills here too, Al." But maybe they were not as green "And yes, we had a lot of fun when we were small kids, but everyone grows up." And they had been forced to grow up so quickly too. "About mom, I will always think of her, you know that." His face gained a darker shade. "But remember what missing her did to us. It was nothing but a curse."

Al had shed another tear. "I guess you are right, Niisan. We made a mistake because we missed her too much" he wiped his eyes "But it was out of love. Everything we did was because we loved her!" He sniffed "And I will never stop thinking of what we had in Amestris, because it was home. I don't care if you say it's better to forget, you are wrong this time, Niisan!" Suddenly, it was all silent. Then, a soft chuckle.

Edward was getting worried now. Maybe he had been too tough on Al. He sat on his bed and turned, now to face his little brother. What had made him laugh? "Al? Are you ok?"

Al was laughing quietly. "You know what Winry said to me the last time we spoke?" Ed flinched and frowned at his brother's words "She said 'I know you will bring him back. Never give up', and I knew then that she believed you were somewhere out there, waiting for the chance to return." He looked at Ed "I knew, by the look in her eyes, that all she wanted was to see you again, Niisan." Al's soft expression became hard in a second "But now I wonder why she would want that. It's not fair. If she had known that you think this way, maybe she could have given up a long time ago and spared herself some pain." Disappointment was written all over his young face.

"That's exactly my point, Al." Ed found the floor very interesting at that moment. "She should have moved on. She should have forgotten about me. There was no point in missing me because it was nearly impossible that I would ever return. I should have been dead to her."

"And yet" Al had a bitter sweet smile on his face "you came back" Ed looked up at his brother with wide eyes. "Only for a moment, yes, but she could see you again. I saw her hugging you, and I saw your face." His eyes focused on his brother "You missed her too."

"…" Ed's eyes were filling up with tears now. What could he say now? He let out a sigh and averted his eyes to the window. "I did." The words had broken the dam he had built inside him.

"Niisan…" Edward's expression had turned so sad, Al just knew everything he had said before was a big lie. His brother might have had metal limbs, but his heart was still human. "You still miss her, right? Is that the reason you try not to think about Amestris and Resembool?"

Edward didn't look at him. He couldn't move. "…Yeah, I still miss her." He half smiled "Ever since the first time I got stuck here, I couldn't stop dreaming of her. I was so happy when I got to see her again, but now…" His smile disappeared "Now I rather not sleep anymore."

"Then, do you regret that you came back here?" Al knew he had opened a door that wouldn't be closed easily.

"No, Al. I did what I had to do." Edward's determination was back. He was looking at his brother again. "I had to protect the world she lived in." His eyes went back to the window. "But there is something I do regret…"

Al was taken aback "What is that, Niisan?" He could see the forlorn look in his brother's eyes.

"I never got to hold her the way I wanted to." Breathe "I never told her she was beautiful; and I won't get the chance to cuddle her to protect her from a storm again." He lied back down on the mattress. "I won't smell her scent again, and she won't beat me with her wrench again." He chuckled. After that, there was silence.

Al knew his brother wasn't asleep, but was unsure if he should ask him what was on his mind. Edward seemed to be struggling with his own pain right then.

"You know what, Al? After everything we've been through, I thought maybe we had paid a fair enough price and maybe I would be able to return to her and tell her how I feel, but every day it seems more impossible than the day before. That's why I decided to block that desire." His voice grew softer until it became a mere whisper.

There, that was enough. Al would not stay still and watch his big brother quit on life and happiness like that."Niisan, you have never been defeated. Why are you letting yourself lose this time?" Al was up on his feet in an instant. "Get up now!" It was an order.

Edward looked at him with very confused eyes. "What are you talking about, Alphonse? This is not a simple enemy. We are talking about crossing dimensions! You know there is an almost zero possibility of finding another way to do so, even if we searched for the rest of our lives!" Edward, nevertheless, got up and stood in front of his brother.

"That may be true, but we might as well try, right?" He was looking at Ed with a mix of plead and cheer in his eyes. "You said it yourself, it is an almost zero possibility, but if there is any kind of possibility to cross worlds, then I'm sure we can find it, Niisan. If anyone can, that someone is you!" Al was getting excited. This wasn't a bad idea at all.

Ed's spark was back. He smiled broadly at his brother. "Yeah, you're right, Al! If I am going to live anyway, then why not look for a way back? HA!" Edward hugged his brother enthusiastically. "I can do this, Al! Together, we can find a way back to Amestris!"

"And to Winry" Al reminded him. Edward's excited yells stopped. He released his brother from the tight hug and put his hands on his shoulders, looking at him straight in the eye.

"Yeah, back home, with Winry." Ed's smile was warmer than Al had ever seen on him. He smiled at him too. This was going to be the start of their real lives. They were absolutely going back home.


Author's notes: Thank you so much for reading! Let me know if you liked it and if you see anything that I need to change. I appreciate all your reviews ^^!

I might do a sequel for this story, but as for now, this is a one shot. What do you think? Any comments?