So, I did something like this in the InuYasha fandom, so here's the start of a Fullmetal Alchemist version. Basically, this is just a collection of oneshots that show different aspects of Fullmetal Alchemist that would not appear in the anime or the manga. Requests are appreciated, seeing as how I have no ideas right now. I will begin to acknowledge requests after chapter two. Hope you enjoy.

What If…Ed's Hair Tie Broke In A Battle?

So, one day, Ed was fighting the homunculi (Lust, Envy, Sloth, and Wrath) and they advanced as tag teams. Al, still in the suit of armor, sat back on the sidelines with Winry.

Envy actually didn't do much, because his only power is shape-shifting. Sloth and Wrath had the same problems, but all three, especially Envy, were extremely good at fist fighting.

Ed turned his back to check on Al and Winry. Lust extended her nails, but, instead of hitting Ed, the homunculus's nails hit Ed's hair tie and snapped it in half.

Ed felt his hair loosen down and fall to his shoulders. "What?"

Normally, it would seem that a broken hair tie is no big deal, but for Ed, it was. He turned back to the fight, but it wasn't the same. Ed transmuted his automail fist into the automail blade and tried to attack as normal. He rushed toward Lust, but as he ran, his long blonde hair flew into his face. Lust, seeing the small delay in attack time, sent her nails at Ed again, this time hitting him in the chest.

"Envy, Sloth, I need backup," Lust told her comrades. "We're on it," Envy called back, changing his shape to become Lt. Colonel Maes Hughes. "I'll attack first," he said, in Hughes's voice. He advanced and threw those little spear things that Hughes carried (the ones that look like something out of Naruto) at Ed. Ed, impaled by his hair and his injury, didn't dodge fast enough and got hit with some of the spears. Now, blood seeped from a cut on his cheek.

"Ed!" Winry yelled. Sloth's attack came next. She sent a huge tidal wave at Ed. It didn't do as much damage as Envy's attack, but it still did some. Now, Ed's long hair was wet and that made his situation much worse. "Alright, let's finish this," Lust said, "Wrath, send a branch through his heart."

Wrath, still learning to use his newfound powers, started to change his arm into a branch. Winry watched this and knew what was coming next. "What can we do?" she asked Al, "They'll kill him and his long hair is such a disadvantage." Al said nothing and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking because his face showed no emotions.

I have to do something, Winry knew, I may be the only one who can. Quickly, she pulled her hair tie out of her hair. Her long blonde hair fell down her back, but she didn't care. I have to get this hair tie to Ed as soon as possible.

She ran into the battlefield, not caring if Ed hated her for her action or not. Envy, who had changed back to his usual form, took notice. "Screw that order, Wrath. Send your branch through the girl's heart!"

Ed, hearing Envy's command, looked back to see Winry running toward him. "Winry, what are you doing?! Stay back!" Winry shook her head. "No, Ed! You're getting pulverized, and I'm not just going to sit back and watch you get killed! Take my hair tie and tie back your hair quickly."

Ed, knowing how stubborn Winry was, took the hair tie and quickly threw his long blonde hair into a semi-neat ponytail (not braid). "I can see," he said, sounding like Sasuke Uchiha from Naruto."Now go back over with Al, Winry. This fight will be over soon." Winry nodded. "Okay, Ed," she replied with a small smile.

Ed quickly finished off the homunculi, who retreated almost immediately. "Not so strong now that the Fullmetal Alchemist is back in business, are you?" Ed bragged. Al and Winry came out to rejoin Ed. "Yeah, Winry saved Brother!"

Ed smiled a little. I guess I can thank you for the help. Do you want your hair tie back now?" Winry shook her head. "You need it more than I do."

"It's no problem, really. I'll just buy some more in Central."

Winry shook her head. "No, Ed, I want to you to keep it. Maybe then you'll remember to come back home, to Resembool, to me.

The End

No, wait! Don't go yet. There really is still a little more to this oneshot.

Edward and Alphonse Elric walked Winry Rockbell to the train station. At the platform for the train to Resembool, Ed hugged his former childhood friend and current automail mechanic.

"I'm sorry that I made you worry today, Winry."

Winry hugged back and cried a little bit. "It's okay, Ed. I'm just glad that you're okay." She pulled away. "Now don't break anymore of your hair ties. Next time I might not be able to save you and I don't think that Al can help you too much in that area of expertise."

Ed smiled. "I'll be more careful next time, I promise. Now, have a safe trip."

Winry boarded the train and sat in a seat that still allowed her to talk with the Elric brothers. "Stop back home sometime, okay?" Ed yelled back, "I'll try!"

The train pulled away and the three friends waved until they could no longer see each other.

Who knew that a simple hair tie could bring two childhood friends that much closer together?

The End
(For real this time)

So, I thought of this story in gym class one day and it wouldn't leave me alone. Anyway, I was seriously going to end it right after Winry's talk about "the hair tie will help you remember to come home", but, as I was typing, I thought of that last scene.

I doubt that this would happen if Ed were to break his hair tie, but it's a fanfiction and I'm not trying to sell this idea. (That's a disclaimer!)

After I post the next chapter, I will accept requests, so if anyone has any ideas. I will give credit if I use a submitted idea. Also, I really like to write about the Elric boys' childhood. That's all for now.