DISCLAIMER: I don't have any rights to the characters portrayed below.
A/N: This is a gift for someone on dA! Not something I would normally write, but hey. xD Enjoy!
WARNING: EXTREMELY light incest if you're REALLY picky; Edward and Alphonse Elric.
We're Back, Brother
By Mrtysh
Light. A really bright, intrusive light at that. It shined harshly over its section of the world, making a noticeably outstanding presence. The sun had to be high in the sky, reigning over everything as if on guard for any situation gone awry.
The light suddenly dimmed by a considerable amount. If not with their brain, one would assume that darkness had fallen in that instant. No, it wasn't darkness. There was an outside force acting in the most obvious and logical of ways. Its aura was expressed gently; grave concern and some small inkling of relief.
Realization struck the being. He remembered those prolonged and prestigious human capabilities… Eyes that he could blink and open to see the bright light before him. Long since, he had forgotten what it felt like to have eyes. They blinked willingly; flitting almost like a butterfly would on its first flight into the world.
When he could finally focus his gaze on the other presence, he was unable to believe it. "B…Brother?" His voice left him raucously like it hadn't been used in all his life.
"Alphonse… It really is you…" The voice was unreadable. It would be perceived as a stable, unharmed tone by anyone other than Alphonse. He could read his brother like the alphabet; Edward was deeply affected by the awakening of his long lost brother.
The younger discovered that he lay on his back on soft, moist grass. The dew seeped in through his battered shirt and ragged denim shorts; it felt cool and comforting on his skin.
…Skin? Alphonse shot upright, a hand clapping to his face. A human face with smooth, sweaty skin, a round nose, and the plump lips of a young man. No cold, inhuman suit of armor with disconcerting qualities. What a relief to be able to truly feel again.
His gazed moved to Edward. Those golden eyes stared into his own, transfixed. They seemed as if tears would fall from them at any moment. He looked slightly frail and shaken emotionally, the feeling spreading to Alphonse like a pesky virus.
As if he wished to instantaneously dismiss all the discontent and worry, Alphonse tackled Edward with a hug that could save a life. They clutched each other so tightly it would seem like they would disappear if they let go any at all. Their embrace reminded Edward of times when they were kids and they would grapple each other playfully, jolly chortles escaping them with warm smiles enlightening young features.
A lone tear slid down each of their cheeks. This tear wasn't like one that would be shed in times of heartache, but one shed in times of heavenly elation. Alphonse had finally realized that his brother had human limbs again and they could envelope each other normally once again.
Alphonse loosened his grip and allowed a kindred smile to adorn him. "We're back, Brother…"
A/N: I really should have finished this sooner, but… Hehe… ^^; It's all right. I think it turned out pretty well, so that's a plus! :)
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Love Mrtysh