"Remember Me"

Prologue

Soft hands reached for his shoulders, causing him to stiffen. They had not yet touched in this life, and first contact always left him breathless. He clenched his fists tightly, knowing he'd let her get too close. And yet, as she got closer still, he couldn't push her away. He had waited so many years for her touch that he had almost forgotten what it felt like, but as her arms wrapped around his torso and her chest pressed against his back, the familiar feeling returned. As always.

"Please," she spoke softly into his ear. Closing his eyes, he tried to ignore the feeling of her breath brushing against his neck, but no avail. It was like a burning fire on the surface of his skin, and all he could do was leave it to burn. "Answer my question." Her fingers traced the outline of his jaw, and he leaned into her, quietly moaning in pleasure. Oh how he had missed this...

"Yes," he opened his eyes, taking a deep breath. "I am leaving."

Her next words made his heart sink. "Take me with you."

"No," he whispered, remembering, always remembering... "I can't... I-I won't."

"Please," her arms tightened around him, "please allow me to come with-"

"No!" He hissed, standing up rapidly, knocking her off of him. She stumbled back a few paces before she found her footing. His eyes were blazing, but when they made contact with hers, they softened. She looked hurt, and he only wished he could take her in his arms and tell her everything would be okay, but that would only make things worse. He tore his eyes away and looked at the ground.

"No," he sighed, "It's better this way. If I leave, your life will be saved." He turned and walked towards the window on the other side of his room. "I am leaving the country tomorrow. Nothing you can say will change that fact."

"But why?"

He glared at her, completely ignoring her question. "If you cared for me at all, you would keep your mouth shut."

"If I cared?" she repeated in shock, "I don't care for you, I-I love-"

"Don't! Don't say it!" He snarled, regretting the sharpness in his voice.

"It hurts too much not to say it." She drew nearer to him, backing him up against the window.

"Stay back!" He held out his hand as if to push her away.

His words went unheeded as she grabbed his hand and placed over her heart. "I love you." The familiar warmth of her skin under his hands made him gasp. He bowed his head, his hair covering his eyes. If only she knew what was to come. He wished he was stronger so he could stop her, so she would learn, otherwise the past would only repeat itself, like it had done so many times before, torturing them again and again.

There is nothing more than this. There never is...He thought bitterly. They stood there for what seemed like eternity, a mere foot apart, their eyes, his oynx, hers blue, never breaking apart. That feeling was returning again, in both of them, he could tell, because she immediately backed away with her hand on her forehead. "I-I... feel strange..." She breathed, slightly dizzy. His face paled. Was it too late? Suddenly, his whole body tensed, then shivered, as he felt the presence of a familiar dark force surround them. "Forgive me," her voice caught his attention, "but... I feel like I've been here before," she leaned in closer, her face inches from his, "with you." So it was too late.

Gently, he took hold of her shoulders and stared deeply into her eyes, and suddenly, they came to an understanding... as that same feelings of urgency took over, and soon their lips crushed together. His whole body tingled as her fingers roamed his body desperately, as if he was the one that was going to disappear. The shadows speed increased, and soon the whole room began to shake, and their bodies began to glow - his gold, hers blue - and melted together as one as their kiss became scorching hot. He tangled his fingers within her hair, deepening the kiss, savouring every moment he had left with her, before her eyes shot open as the shadows passed over her face, choking her, stealing every breath she needed to survive.

She stared at him with what seemed to be recognition in her eyes. Then there was nothing. Nothing at all.

This story is based on "Fallen" by Lauren Kate. If you like dark stories, I recommend that to you. It's one of my favourites.

This is an AU, and will focus on the couple: Roy Mustang and Winry Rockbell.

Please, tell me what you think. My next update should be out next Friday. I hope. xD

-Mustang86