Author's Note: Hi, you guys! You know, I just recently took this dialect quiz on Facebook. It asks you a series of "what do you call certain things," or, "how do you pronounce this word?" I'm from California, and I guess it's mostly a "California" thing to call a group of people "you guys." I thought everyone, everywhere did it. I never noticed, but I must have an accent to those from the southern or eastern areas of the United States. Crazy thinking, right? Well, anywho...this author's note wasn't meant to be this long. I do NOT own Fullmetal Alchemist. I just recently re-watched Brotherhood...I don't want to get into that...Anyways, enjoy the show!

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Missing Piece

Chapter 1

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"Can't you see I'm busy, Ed?" Roy snapped, still not looking at his lover.

Ed took a deep breath, attempting to control his temper. "I can see that, but I've been trying to talk to you about this same subject for more than a week."

"I'm not going to waste time having a petty conversation with you about how much you hated the last mission I sent you on. I have all this pap-"

"So our conversations are petty now?!" The blonde yelled. "Honestly, Roy! Is your work more important than our relationship?!"

"At the moment, yes!" Roy finally looked up at his boyfriend furiously, but all anger vanished when he saw the shocked look in those golden eyes. "Ed, I...that's not what I mea-"

"SAVE IT!" Ed exploded. He stomped over to the other side of room and pulled out a paper from the file cabinet. Roy stood up from his desk and tried to get a better view of the paper Edward was filling out quickly. Edward slammed the pen down and shoved the paper in Roy's hands. "I'm taking time off, starting today."

Roy let out a grunt. "So, you're just going to run away like always?"

"Looks like it!" Ed spat as he began walking towards the exit.

"Why don't you understand, Edward?! I'm trying to become Fuhrer! I'm so close and you're supposed to be there pushing me to the top! Don't you remember!?" Roy grabbed his lover's wrist and turned him around. "Don't you remember?"

"Fuck off, Colonel." Edward yanked his wrist away from his boyfriend and forced open the door. "Happy Anniversary, by the way!" He yelled over his shoulder as the door slammed shut in Roy's face.

Ed stomped to the nearest phone booth. He dialed a number quickly and scanned his surroundings as the phone rang. "Elric residence. Al speaking."

"Al..." Edward started. He didn't know where to start.

"Brother?" Al asked. "Is everything alright? You don't sound okay."

"Is it possible that I can stay with you and Winry for awhile? I need a vacation."

"Of course, Brother. Are you and Roy fighting?"

Ed paused before saying, "I'll explain everything when I get up there. I'll be on the first train heading there tomorrow morning! Make sure to have lunch ready for me."

Al laughed lightly. "No problem, Ed. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Oh! Al..."

"Yes, brother?"

"If Roy calls, don't let him know you've heard from me...okay?"

He could hear the hesitation in Al's voice, but he agreed nonetheless. They both said their goodbyes and hung up.

The blonde sighed and headed to the nearest hotel. No way was he planning on going home, not with Roy getting off work anytime now. He became irritated instantly at thinking of the man. Ed and Roy had gotten together a few months after the Promised Day. They had all been out after another long day of cleaning up the city. Roy had a few too many drinks and his feelings for Fullmetal had eventually slipped out. Ed was the only one surprised by the news, later finding out that the rest of Roy's team had known all along. They had been together ever since then. Today was their six year anniversary, and while he could understand how it slipped Roy's mind due to the fact that Grumman was retiring soon and was planning on making his decision on who would be his successor soon, he was tired of constantly being brushed off by his boyfriend. Hell, even when Bradley was in charge, he made time for Mrs. Bradley. Truth was, for about five months, Edward had been feeling like something was missing from their relationship. It wasn't sex, both Ed and Roy made sure sex was something they had enough of. It wasn't romance, because even though Edward hated all the mush and gush, Roy made sure the romance was there. Edward couldn't figure it out, so he had been trying to talk to Roy about his feelings, hoping the older man had some insight on what it could be.

'Obviously talking isn't something he wants to do right now.' Edward sighed at his thought as he walked into his favorite inn, which happened to be run by Madame Christmas.

"Edward?" She asked as he walked in. "Well, this is a surprise."

"Ya, ya. Can you get me a room, Chris? Charge it to the bastard's bill." She chuckled at the comment and handed him a key to the room.

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Roy waved towards Hawkeye and walked up the steps to his and Edward's home. Although he couldn't figure out why the blonde was so upset, he did feel guilty. 'Surely Ed isn't too upset anymore.' The colonel thought to himself. 'Ed never stayed mad for long.'

"Ed?" He called out as he kicked his boots off at the door. "Edward, can we talk please?" Only silence answered. "Edward, quit acting like a child and talk to me!" Roy demanded as he looked around the house. "This isn't funny, Fullmetal." Roy only ever used that title anymore when he was angry with him, and right now, he was starting to feel angry. He searched the house over three times before he finally sat on the edge of their bed. "Where the hell is he?"

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Ed woke at sunrise. He showered and got dressed quickly. By the time he left the inn, the streets were beginning to buzz. He opened his watch. 'First train normally leaves around 7:30. I better hurry.'

He sat down next to the window and sighed. "Barely made it," he murmured to himself. His mind wandered to his boyfriend. He wasn't sure how long he would be gone, but he sure would miss Roy. Ed was sure Roy would miss him as well. The older man hated being away from his lover for more then a couple of days. Maybe this would teach Roy a lesson. Maybe this would make Roy think.

Ed's thoughts were disrupted by a small sniffle. Ed looked around. The small cry filled his ears again, this time Ed was able to pin point where it was coming from. The blonde turned around and looked over his seat. He looked down to see a crying boy. Tears running down his face, the boy looked up. Brown skin, silver hair, and red eyes that held a large amount of sadness. 'An Ishvalan?'

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Closing Comments: So, what did you guys think? Pretty decent for my first fanfic in a year or two...I'll keep you guys updated! Thanks for playing!

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