So, yeah, my Christmas story is late. I'm aware of that. Think of it as a Christmas/New Year story! Yay! It was, initially, going to be a one-shot. Then I decided that it's going to be a two-shot. Then, as I was writing the first part, I got an idea to make it into a longer story like Fading Too Fast. But I'll tell you about that idea at the end, kay? I'll let you read, then hit you with all the info. xD

Like FF needed another Ed-neko story. But he's just so adorable as a neko that I couldn't help myself! Yes, I think the characters are a bit OOC, so forgive me. (Ed obviously is. He's a frickin' neko. There'd be something wrong if he wasn't.)

Edward: Everybody always wants to make me fucking adorable!

Roy: Yup! It's because everybody loves you when you're adorable.

Me: Alright, you two. Are we going to start a fight? -glaring at them over my shoulder-

Edward and Roy: No, ma'am.

Me: Good! Do the disclaimer and warnings then!

Edward: Disclaimer: Madarao does not own Fullmetal Alchemist. If she did, she says Roy and I would be together from the very beginning. She owns the plot and the kitten. That's it.

Roy: Warnings: Foul language and sex-talk. Also, yaoi-ness (boy x boy lovey-doveyness.)

Me: That was really short, Roy. No fun.

The cat yawned and stretched. No. Not a cat. A neko- a mixture between a human and a cat. Golden ears twitched groggily, a matching tail swishing slowly behind him. Long, honey-blonde hair fell in waves past his shoulders, having fallen out of the braid the night before. Sweat pants- sized too large due to the fact that they weren't his- rode low on his hips, covered by an oversized t-shirt- also not his.

Stretching his arms above his head again- Damn, that felt good!- his feet hit the cool floor and he almost flinched back. But he forced himself to a standing position, the smell of food calling him downstairs and to the kitchen, where Roy was cooking. When he heard the clink of an automail foot on the hard floor, he turned and smiled at his young lover.

"Happy Christmas."

"Oh. Um, happy Christmas to you, too." Honestly, Ed had almost forgotten today was Christmas. It wasn't like he and Roy ever got anything for each other. In fact, in the two years they'd been together, all they had ever done for Christmas was have a nice breakfast, visit Alphonse and Winry, and go out for dinner. Of course, what they did when they got home was a totally different story. Roy tried to make it so Ed couldn't walk straight until the new year. It worked their first year, but not last year. Too much practice, he supposed.

"You forgot again, didn't you?" Roy asked, giving Ed a knowing smile.

"No!" One of his ears twitched angrily, then they both flattened against the top of his head. "Yes."

"I figured you would. And I love you all the more for it." Roy saw the blush covering the neko's face before he gestured to the kitchen table. Deep laughter rang out as the blond-haired teen's- almost an adult now- jaw dropped. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, oatmeal, biscuits, and cinnamon rolls were set out on the table, coffee was in the pot, and Roy was just setting a jug of orange juice out.

"Holy shit. I love you, Roy." Edward moaned around a bite of biscuit, automail fingers stretching for a piece of bacon. Roy laughed again, placing a kiss between Edward's cat ears.

"I love you, too."

A lot had happened in the past few years. Ed had gotten his brother's body back and their journey had finally ended. Alphonse had gotten together with Winry not long after, and they were married now. Edward didn't want a normal life, though, and he'd stayed under Roy's command. And then the Colonel had become Fuhrer, which meant the younger alchemist wasn't sure where he stood anymore. The first thing Roy had done after becoming Fuhrer- besides a bunch of paperwork, that is- was to kiss Edward and tell him he loved him. After that, Ed knew he didn't have anything to worry about.

But then, he had gone on another mission- he still didn't like staying in one place for too long. It didn't end so well, and he didn't remember much about it. It was really cold and dark. He'd woken up on a hard, rough surface with his body aching and small needle holes in his flesh arm. A flash of bright purple light and he blacked out again. Next time he woke up, it was in a white room. People in white uniforms were all around, with one blue mixed in. Right beside his bed. It wasn't until later that he found out he'd been injected with cat DNA, used in an alchemic ritual, and turned into a chimera- a neko. And that the ritual had almost gone wrong. But that's a story for another time.

Back in the present, Edward was shoveling food into his mouth while his tail swished happily behind him and Roy was watching, amused. A mug of coffee was in his hands, a plate of food set in front of him.

"I forgot to call Al and tell him we were coming later."

"Lucky for you, I remembered that you would forget. So I called him instead. He and Winry will be ready for us around noon." Roy replied smoothly, hiding his smile behind his coffee mug.

"Oh. Right. Thanks." Ed replied around another mouthful. That was all the conversation there was. Roy knew better than to talk to Ed when he was 'starving,' as the teen put it. Breakfast was one of those times.

By the time they'd finished eating and had changed, it was about 11:18. The ride to Al and Winry's new place outside of Central would take a little while, so they decided not to wait any longer and left.

Alphonse and Winry had moved into a house in a small community right outside of Central about a year ago. That was four months before Ed had been taken, and five months before they'd found him with… a few extra features. Ed tried to visit them as much as possible since they were living so close now. Still, seeing Al in his real body, it never failed to make Ed so happy he just had to hug him like he might not ever let go.

That's what he did today, ears pricked and tail twisting happily. And Al just laughed, light and sweet like he hadn't in a long time.

"Alright, Ed. You're going to break my ribs if you don't let up."

"Sorry, sorry. Happy Christmas!" Ed exclaimed as he pulled back, smiling at his brother. He was, thankfully, a bit taller than his younger brother now that he didn't have a suit of armor to be compared to.

"Happy Christmas, Ed, Roy. Come on in. Winry's making lunch, and it should be ready soon." Al said as he stepped aside to give them room. Ed walked in first, trying not to look as happy as he really was, and Roy followed close behind. Al smiled as he closed the door behind them. At first, he hadn't exactly approved of their relationship, but then he realized just how happy Ed was. That made him completely okay with it, because Ed had given up so much for him.

"Lunch is ready!" Winry's voice came from the kitchen and, grinning, Edward bounded in that direction.

"Just too cute." Roy breathed, trailing behind both Ed and Al.

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"I'll clean up here. You guys go talk." Winry offered, smiling.

"Thanks, Winry." Al replied, leading Ed and Roy out to the back porch. All three talked for a while, sipping drinks from earlier. But then Roy excused himself to go to the bathroom, sat his drink on the wooden table beside his chair, and walked back inside. Ed and Al sat quietly for a few seconds before Al broke the silence.

"Has anything changed between you two?"

"Not really." Ed answered, knowing his brother meant because of him being a chimera now.

Alphonse smirked over at his brother, then asked, "You two still fuck like bunnies?"

If Ed hadn't doubled over, he would've gotten a lap full of Dr. Pepper. "Al!"

"Well, do you?"

Ed's fingers tightened on the glass, cheeks tinting slightly. "Yes."

"Use condoms?"

The glass almost slipped out of his hand. "Don't you think that's kind of personal, Al?"

"Ed, for years, I was a suit of armor. I heard you jack off in the shower too many times to count. Nothing is too personal anymore."

Ed hid behind his bangs before answering. "No."

"Lube?"

The blush on his cheeks deepened. "Sometimes."

"Is it good?"

Ed finally looked up. "You're asking me if sex with my boyfriend is good?"

Al blinked. "Well, yeah. Don't brothers do that kind of thing?"

Sighing, Ed sat the glass down between his knees and lifted his head, still blushing. "Yes, Al. The sex is great." Then it was his turn to grin. "What about you and Winry? Have you two done it yet?"

"Yeah."

"Condoms."

"For now."

"Whataya mean 'For Now?'"

"She wants kids."

"Oh. Well, is it good?"

"Yeah."

"I think I came in at the wrong time." The brothers turned to see Roy halfway out the door, an odd expression on his face. Ed laughed loudly, happily.

"Nah. Come on." he said, gesturing for his older lover to sit down again. "We'll stop talking about that for ya." Only slightly reluctantly, Roy sat down in the chair he'd occupied earlier, picking up his glass and setting it between his thighs.

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Most people had gotten used to seeing someone with cat ears and a cat tail walking around Central. Quite a few still stared, but Edward had gotten used to it by now. Both he and Roy had learned to ignore the ones who did stare and whisper. There was nothing that could be done to reverse the process and return Edward to normal. They had both searched; Alphonse had searched; even Armstrong had searched for them. But, after Nina, they all knew it was in vain. There was no way, but they could hope.

Finally, Ed had hissed in frustration and spent the rest of the night shredding the book he'd been reading. Roy had fallen asleep with his arms around his lover. When he woke up, it look like it had snowed all around and on them, and Edward was curled up in his arms, lips parted, sleeping soundly.

But right now they were in a crowded yet quiet restaurant, almost-empty plates in front of them. Ed tilted his head back, draining the rest of the wine from the glass before placing it on the table beside the plate. His finger traced the rim, chin resting on his open palm, eyes locked on the dark-haired man across from him. As if sensing that someone was watching him, Roy's eyes slid from the fountain and met Edward's. A smile graced his features, something that never showed before Ed twinkling in his eyes.

"Ready to go?"

Edward grinned and nodded, rushing Roy to pay and get their coats, impatient as ever.

When they finally got outside, their hands linked together. They always walked home Christmas night after dinner; it was peaceful and it gave them more alone time. Ed's head was lying on Roy's shoulder. That was why he felt one golden ear twitch before the blond lifted his head and glanced around. Roy watched curiously as Ed slipped his hand away and disappeared into a nearby alley. Rustling sounded from the opening, and the Fuhrer stepped forward. But he didn't get far before his younger lover walked back out of the alley again, coat a bundle in his arms. The most strange thing, though, was that Edward was rubbing it against his cheek, and the red fabric was moving. And then he heard a meow that didn't come from the neko. Roy tilted his head slightly, giving Ed another one of those 'What this time?' looks. Sharp canines showed as the neko grinned sheepishly, reaching up with one hand and grasping a bit of the coat fabric, pulling it back slightly. A kitten poked its head out, green eyes darting around and then finding Roy. It yawned, pink tongue curling.

"Can we please take her home?" Ed was so much like Al in that moment, scratching the black and gray striped head of the kitten.

Roy considered for a moment. His lover did look really happy- not to mention even more adorable- with the cat. "Alright. You can keep the kitten."

Ed smiled brightly and ran up to Roy, kissing the man quickly on the lips before taking the other's hand in his and dragging him towards the house. The Flame Alchemist just let him, trying to keep up in the deep snow.

Combat boots tracked snow all the way back to the kitchen because Ed didn't bother to take them off at the door. I'll have to deal with that later, Roy thought, sighing audibly as he slipped off his own shoes. After hanging up his coat, he followed the neko to the kitchen. At the sight he was met with, he couldn't help but smile.

The golden-haired alchemist was kneeling on the floor. A mostly black tail swished behind the tiny kitten as it lapped from the bowl of milk- Ed still hated the stuff even if he was part cat now. His flesh fingers were scratching against the cat's head, and he finally looked up at Roy. His gold eyes were smiling, even if his mouth wasn't.

"Thank you."

Roy smiled and knelt beside him. "As long as you take care of her."

Ed simply laughed good-naturedly.

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The cat was curled up on the couch, asleep. Ed was trying to think of a name for her, but he wasn't having any luck. In fact, he'd decided to give up for the night. After all, they weren't finished with Christmas yet. Arms wrapped around his waist; a chin rested between his cat ears.

"Time for bed?" Roy's deep voice asked from above him.

"Oh, yes."

The next part will have the sexy in-the-bedroom stuff. Because I'm an awesome cliffhangery authoress who loves everyone who reads my stories and wants them to have to wait for the good stuff! =D So, review! Let me know if you loved it, hated it, hate me, think I suck, etc.

Right! About the ideas and stuff. I'd thought about continuing this after the next part as an mpreg. It would be my first, obviously, and I'd like to know what you guys thought! So, in your reviews, let me know if you'd like me to write that.

Also! I want you to submit ideas for the cat's name! I'll pick my favorite and make that her name. If not, her name will be Maya.

Edward: You bastard. You always cut off right before Roy and I get in bed together!

Me: Isn't it great?

Roy: No! I'm gonna incinerate you! -trying to yank gloves on-

Me: Eeek! -starts running-

Edward: Well, since they're being... them and not available at the moment- Ciao!

Me: Hey! My line, Edward!

hugs&kisses~ Madarao