Between Breaths And Tears
Edward Eric was not in the best of moods as he walked through the halls of central HQ and he had been called to Colonel Mustang's office on business.
When Edward entered the Colonels office, Roy Mustang greeted him then offered him a seat resisting an infamous 'short' joke.
"Full Metal, you know you have an overdue report, don't you?" Roy said getting straight down to business. "Yeah I know, I'm sorry" sighed Edward.
"Edward, you ok" Roy asked a little worried about his subordinate. Edward was never like this; normally he'd throw back some unrealistic excuse. But this, this was not like the young prodigy. "Yeah…, I'm fine it's just... never mind" Ed said quietly, holding back tears. "...Full Metal are you sure your ok" asked Roy again. A tear slowly rolled down Edwards's cheek as his head hung low, eyes fixed on the ground.
Roy got up from his desk and walked over to the younger alchemist and cupped his face with his gloved hands. "Edward, please... tell me what's wrong" The flamed alchemist pleaded unlike his usual cocky self. Edward's eyes where now full of tears, " I...I had the chance to get his body back. But... I hesitated, I couldn't do it... because it would have meant sacrificing a couple of people. Al's my younger brother but he probably hates my guts right now."Edward said between breaths and tears.
Roy pulled the younger alchemist into a tight hug, "You don't realize how stupid your being" said Roy" Alphonse could not bring himself to hate you. I bet you anything he's just upset that he saw the brother he cares so much for and idolizes even consider taking some else's life. Just talk to him, say you're sorry, and he'll open up to you."
"You really think so?" asked Edward opening his eyes. His eyes were still full of tears but they had slowed because of the older man's words. Those eyes there were always so full determination and fire, had faded from desperation and worry. Roy couldn't stand seeing that the Edward he knew may eventually just give up in his search for the philosopher stone over something so…. so minor when he had dealt with so much bigger problems that could of even killed him upon instant.
"Edward, your brother loves you, he'll defiantly open up to you. He is your brother after all" said Roy, comforting the younger boy in his arms.
Edward reached up and putting his arms around Roy's neck, and kissed him thankfully on the cheek. "Thank you…, Roy" said Edward.
"No problem, Edward" Roy replied.
