Quick DISCLAIMER and UPDATE: I DO NOT OWN THE AWESOMELY AWESOME OF ALL AWESOME ANIMES, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST! ALL RIGHTS GO TO HIROMU ARAKAWA (For she's damn lucky!)
And for the update: I might be keeping a few stories after all, for it seems my friend, Alphonse (agent000) might have a few ideas for a few. So keep checking to see if we update anytime soon! Thanks!
3, Oct. 10
Our house was burned that night,
Every memory tossed out of sight,
Yet we still remember...
The boys walked the old dirt road, silently. The silence seemed to drift all around them, keeping them from making any sound. All they heard were their feet hitting the soft ground, and their clothes rubbing together. The eldest of the two siblings was Edward. He was a dog of the military, and was also an awesome alchemist. His titled was "Fullmetal", given to him by the Fuhrer of the military, himself. Walking beside the short, blonde alchemist was his younger brother, Alphonse. Al had just recently gotten his own, precious body back, and was about and inch and a half taller than his older brother. That one thing, that one little simplistic thing that made Ed angry, was his height. Ed, though, had grown quite a few inches in the past year, finally getting this growth spurt he kept dreaming of. Now he stood five foot five, and yet, his younger brother was five foot six inches and a half. That really made Ed weary. He didn't like being the shortest. Hell, Winry was tall than him. God, what he'd do just to get what he wanted most: to be taller (and maybe hook up with Winry).
Sighing heavily, Ed finally did something to break the silence: he kicked a rock and yawned. Al looked over and smiled at his older brother. "Tired, brother?" He asked. Ed shrugged. He couldn't say he was really that "tired", but neither was he really that…awake. His muscles did ache. His auto-mail was making awkward noises and was getting a bit rusty. He was sure he'd end up with a large bump on the head, and all from that damn wrench.
"I can't really say that I am, but then again, I do feel like I'm gonna fall right over." Ed said to Al. He folded his arms behind his head and stared up at the sky. It had been a while since they had been home. He was quite glad, though. Then again, he hated being stuck in one spot for weeks. But, this was his time off, and he had no intentions of returning to Central Command, or anywhere else that related to the Military.
Alphonse just walked beside him, a slight smile playing his lips. He was glad; he had his own body now. Though, Al still wanted to get Ed's back to the way it was, Ed told him it didn't matter now, he only wanted Al back. "Promise me, Al…that you'll forget that I ever had auto-mail...it's not worth worrying about..." Al recalled this quote from when Ed was with him, talking to him after he had retrieved Al's body back from the Gate.
"Well, we're almost to Winry's, think you can hold up a bit longer?" Al asked cheerily. Ed nodded as he walked, no sense of direction in mind, just walking, eye closed. Al shook his head, silently, and looked back forward. Almost to Winry's. Good, now he could force his brother to rest. Al knew just how hard it was to get Ed to rest. Ed was a stubborn boy, and with stubbornness, comes denial and anger issues also. Just ask Ed, he'll tell you just how many people were sent to the hospital and because of who? Oh, right, himself!
Ed and Al shortly arrived at Winry's home and Ed stood behind Al as Alphonse knocked. The only reason Ed hid was because he knew what was coming. When the door opened, Winry had a wrench raised and ready to conk Ed upon the head. When she didn't see him, she lowered the wrench and asked, "Where's Ed?" Alphonse sweat dropped and stepped to the side, to reveal Ed standing there, looking a bit cowardly. When Winry saw him she instantly rose her wrench again and slammed it on Ed's head, Ed flying to the ground and twitching every few moments. "Next time, CALL!" She screamed.
Ed pushed himself up with one arm, rubbing his head, cringing at the pain from the impact of metal to flesh and bone (skull). He gritted his teeth and then glared at Alphonse. Alphonse held up his hands in defense. Ed then cast his glare to Winry, "Why you...WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING? ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME?" Ed screamed and shouted. Grunting in anger, he got to his feet and crossed his arms over his chest. Looking down, Ed sighed, then with a single movement, all Ed could think of was, She's going to murder me. His eyes went wide and he moved the other arm, his left arm from being tangled with the right and as he did so, a metal lump flew to the ground from his sleeve. It was crimson with rust and staind blood; gashs on either area of it; tons of broken pieces. He sweat dropped and backed up slightly as Winry flew to the metal lump, which was formerly known as his auto-mail. She stared down at the mess and looked up to where Ed was lastly standing. He was gone, and a steady trail of kicked-up dirt followed him. He had taken the last course of action that he would live to see, or at least he thought it as.
The memories flutter by,
Like a bird flying high in the sky,
Yet we still remember...
It seemed like an eternity before Ed was found. He was passed out in the old cave they used to always play in, his left leg's auto-mail no longer connected, as it too had finally gave out. When Winry and Al found him, they seemed very worried. But when they found out he was sleeping like a baby, they dragged him home, and by what? His leg. Ed, unsurprisingly, didn't wake up until a minute away from the house after his head hit a huge rock. "OOF!" He cried out as he looked to the person dragging him. "Winry! Let me go!" He flailed his only arm around wildly, ranting angrily. He grunted when she refused to do so, and crossed his arms as he looked up at another person. "AL! Why aren't YOU doing anything?" He accused. "You're being lazy!" He yelled at him. Al nervously glanced down at Ed and sweat dropped.
"Uh...she wouldn't let me. She was too persistant, kinda like you, brother..." Al said smiling with nervousness. Ed glared his usual one at Al, then pouted angrily. They finally made it back to the house and Winry, right at the step dropped Ed's leg and told him to get inside himself. Ed yelled to her that he could easily get inside without help, and that it may just take a few moments longer than them.
"It'll be easy as pie. A PIECE of CAKE, Winry, a piece...of cake!" He chanted. Winry rolled her eyes and walked in, telling Al to come quickly or he'd get in easier. When Al got in, she shut the door and locked it. Ed's mouth practically fell to the floor. He grunted and started regretting the fact that he was being blind. She was angry at him for practically killing his auto-mail, and that perhaps she'd forgive him if he...apologized. It wasn't something Ed did normally, but with his left hand, he balled it into a fist and knocked on the door. Winry peered through the window, and stuck her tongue out childishly. Ed flared up and returned the favor. The two teens got into a childish fight by...making faces at each other.
Sad, Al thought, My brother and Winry are acting so kiddish...this depresses me. Ed and Winry finally quit when Al opened the door and told Winry to go outside. When she refused and Ed did the same, and objected the fact that she was being mean to him, Al rolled his eyes and pushed Winry outside, shutting the door afterwards with a quick click, locking Winry outside with Ed.
For plenty of moments, Ed and Winry sat in silence, refusing to talk or even look at each other. When Ed finally sighed and looked over to her, he started to feel his own hormones race, and began to think different about her. When Winry felt eyes on her, she shivered, then looked at Ed, and the same thing basically happened. For about fifteen to twenty minutes or so, they stared at each other, both taking occasional blinks and glances around.
I never noticed why,
But I've always wanted to cry,
Yet we still remember...
Al came back shortly after he had left them there and was shocked. They were...were...KISSING! Ed was deep into Winry's kiss, just as deep as she was in his. Winry was caressing the back of Ed's head as she tilted her head only slightly to one side. This was basically way too much for poor Alphonse to handle. After what seemed like forever, the two teens pulled back from each other, both blushing hotly, a bright red tinting their cheeks.
Al gasped and unlocked the door, opening it and telling them to get back inside, making an excuse that it was "getting cold", even though it was practically 90 degrees farehnheit! Ed looked over at Al lazily glancing at him. He was in haze and was excited; aroused. Winry looked at Al and pulled herself to her feet. When standing, she dragged Ed inside. Ed just blushed the whole way in, and then was dropped to the floor, which knocked him out of this hazy moment.
"Huh? What?" He looked around, suddenly remembering he was immobilized. "Damn it." He swore, "I need auto-mail, Winry!" Ed cried out to her and then fell limply back to the floor. Winry sighed and grabbed his human leg again, by the ankle, and began to drag him back to her work room.
"Alright, then I'll be attacking a support limb for the mean time. Though..." She trailed off, "...you're going to have to have the connectors torn off again. Lemme do some quick measurements." She told him and heaved the small boy to the chair in her room. She took all the necessary measurements, then connected the extra support -- the wooden leg for him to use until the auto-mail was completely finished. Ed sighed and waited for a little shock he knew he'd get from it even being connected.
Once connected, Ed immediately ran off. Al knew that was bound to happen. Though, usually Ed was a bit more hesitant than usual to do so. So, when Ed was gone, Winry began on the auto-mail, and Al did his own thing.
Hours passed before they found Ed coming back. Den was trailing behind Ed, almost as if he was there to protect him. Ed needed protection in his current condition. The Fullmetal Alchemist was only so strong. Either way, he needed to be guided. When Ed was trailing back home, he came across some old friends of his. Ed was wearing his long, red coat, and so, they did not see the results of the failed Human Transmutation, which had taken place so many years ago.
Ed and the two farmers, who Ed and Al (and Winry) all knew from way back then, the three talked with one another. The farmers, who's names were Nick and Kenny, were brothers and raised in the same family. The youngest of the two brothers was three years younger, and that was Nick. Kenny was a taller, stronger-looking, young gentleman while Nick was a bit more plump and fatty (no offense). When Ed spoke with them, they tended to ask questions about Ed's mother. Those farmers were quite a bit older than Ed, and so, they knew her, they knew Trisha. Ed only looked away in shame.
"So, Ed, how's yer mama doin'?" They asked.
"Uh...my mom?" Ed looked a bit surprised from the question.
"Errr...yeah, yer mom. How's she doing?" The eldest repeated.
Damn, they still don't know about her death? Edward thought. "Uh...she's..." He only looked down and away slightly. He couldn't say it. He had to make something up. Saying she was dead and he and Al were alone would only bring up more questioning. He hesitated while the farmers exchanged glances. "...She's...she's doing fine..." Ed finally finished.
"Oh? I'm glad ta hear it, boy. You should be happy. Our mama's a'dead. So you're mighty lucky, son." The youngest then spoke. Ed only rolled his eyes, and thought, If only you knew the half of it...
Sometime later, Ed walked back into the house. Al told him to sit down, and that dinner would be ready soon enough.
Perhaps I was blind,
But I've finally found the light,
The shadows have been cleared,
And the time is finally near,
We need you, oh mother, we need you,
For we cannot bear this life without you.
Goodbye these sweet, sweet memories,
Yet we still can't help but remember...
The pain.
Author's Note: This was done in memroy of Trisha Elric, however, I can only say this: It's NOT A ONE-SHOT! Though it SEEMS that way, it's not. That was only chapter one. XD Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this uberly-long chapter. Never thought I'd actually finish this! O.o Amazing, huh?
Anywho, next chapter will be up shortly, just need to think up a way to start it. XD Baibai, for now!
