I got this idea when I was falling asleep last night but didn't register the idea until I was in the shower later today. I was such a powerful idea I had to even skip my usual 'write it out on paper before the computer' philosophy. So here you go!

As Ed slowly woke up that morning he could already tell his kids were up before him. This was no surprise to him. They had always been early risers especially when it came to today. Today was his and Winry's wedding anniversary. Al and his new wife Mei had even come over for the occasion He wanted to surprise Maes (15) and Nina (13) by sneaking downstairs. As he made his way something felt ….off, heavier and somehow (god forbid) shorter. But he just passed it off as early morning sluggishness. When he peeked around the corner of the stairs he could hear the hushed whispers and the muffled movements of his two children. Maes had grown up to be almost a perfect match to his father. He had more of a dirty blond color but had the same shocking golden eyes even, though he taller than Ed was at this age and had short hair there was no mistaking him for anyone else's kid. Nina for that matter was also the spitting image of Winry but her hair was also short, she had it where it went just passed her chin.

As Ed just into the doorway of the kitchen thoroughly scaring his kids. As they turned around laughing Nina was the first to see him. She quickly grabbed her brother and dragged him away from their father.

"What is it Nina," Maes asked his terrified sister before really focusing on Edward, "Who the hell are you!"

"I'm your father, who do …you…think …I …am?" By the time he finished the sentence he realized that he was eye-level with his daughter and was looking UP at his son. He quickly rushed to the bathroom but when he saw his reflection in the mirror he screamed at the top of his lungs, "WHAT THE HELL'S GOING ON HERE!" As soon as those words left his mouth Winry was down stairs throwing a wrench at his head and yelling at him to be quiet.

"And what time do you call this Ed. All I wanted today was to sleep in but of course you won't let that happen will you!" As he sat up rubbing his new found bump, she realized why he had yelled, "Ed why do you look 16 again!" and that's exactly what it looked like. He was wearing his normal pajamas but his auto mail arm was back along with his former height. Winry also looked like she had just woken up as a sixteen year old once again. Then Winry realized that her children had been standing in the room the entire time. "Maes, Nina I'm so sorry you have to see us this way. No matter what we're going to fix this, won't we Edward." The commanding tone didn't go unnoticed by her husband as he kept looking in the mirror.

"Yes of course we are. Don't worry we may look different but we're still your parents." Ed made his way over to Winry taking hold of her hand. Just then they heard what sounded like Al screaming. Both of the former adults took off running toward the direction of the spare room Al and Mei were staying in.

Nina and Maes stood in the kitchen in a complete daze. The breakfast they had been preparing was now forgotten. "They have some serious explaining to do but I believe them", stated Nina from behind her older brothers back.

"Me too", he started walking in the direction they had disappeared to, "know lets go find out what got Uncle Al all worked up about.

I realize that this first chapter is really short but I'll try to get the second chapter up later tonight. This just felt like a good spot for the first cliffhanger. If you have any questions regarding anything about the story or characters please review.

p.s. I realize that the kids names aren't original but all other names just seemed to wrong.