Okay, this is an alternate ending fic! I've had this in my mind for so long and I really wanted to get it down on paper.

-Disclaimer, I DO NOT OWN FMA! Only this fabulously awesomely pointless badly-written plotline.

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This takes place around the time when Ed is talking to Al, wondering when he's going to fade. After the boy steps out of the suit, and talks to Ed for about thirty seconds, Ed turns when he hears a banging sound coming from the armor.

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Ed turned around suddenly, his hands automatically tensing and going into position in front of him as he stared at the armor. The bright gleam of the metal that looked just like that of the one that had encased his brother's soul for so long was dimmer in this world, so he didn't have to squint when he looked at it anymore. His eyes narrowed as a slender hand grabbed onto the edge of the top, the fingers tensing as the person pulled themselves out of the metal suit.

Golden eyes widened at the sight of a blonde head and bright blue eyes, hair disheveled and clothes wrinkled as she stepped out of the vessel.

"What the hell are you doing here, Winry!?" Exclaimed Ed, as he let down his guard and clenched his fist.

No! There is no way that she could have gotten here…no! I made sure that her life wasn't very affected by us…What have I done?

"Why the hell do you think I'm here, Ed!? I'm sick of you always leaving me behind, I-"

She stopped, and turned her head away. Her throat was tight and hot tears pricked the corners of her eyes as she stared at the ground, not realizing exactly what she had done in coming here.

Ed furrowed his brow as his chest tightened; he was glad that she was here, he had to admit that. He had missed her so much over the years that the thought of never seeing her again had torn at him when he was on this side of the gate. But, this was a different world, and his fear for Winry's safety overtook his joy in seeing her.

As if reading his older brothers extremely complex mind, Al smiled and placed a warm hand on his brother's shoulder.

"I brought her here, Brother. Becuase I decided to follow you, I wouldn't be able to tell her what you wanted me too. So, I decided to bring her along so you could tell her yourself."

He smirked, an expression he picked up from his older brother, and tightened his grip on Ed's shoulder as the realization of what Al meant sunk in.

In desperation and self-inflicted confusion he bursted out the question that he knew the answer too.

"But why!?" His voice came out harsher than he wanted it too, and he recoiled at the hurt look that contorted her beautiful face..

"You….you really don't want me with you, Ed?" Her words were strangled and tight, and she barely heard the mutterings of the bystanders in the room. The thought of him not wanting her, the fear had plagued her mind her whole life. But Al had assured her that he would be glad…

The sight on Winry's face made both Ed and Al try ad think of something to say, but before Ed's words of apologies could be uttered, he was interrupted.

Noah had a dark hand clenched to her heart, and she took small, unbalanced steps to Al. "A-alphonse?" Her voice was confused, and she looked at the limp body still lying on the ground behind her, and then to Al. The dark stain of the Alphonse from this world's blood was bright against Noah's pale white skirt, and Ed finally realized what had happened.

In order for the Al from Our world to cross over here, Alphonse Heidrich had to die…

Winry blinked, and brushed some hair from her face as she asked quickly "Roze? Is that you? What are you doing here?"

Noah looked curiously at Winry, and then to Al, and realized suddenly

"Edward! These were the people I saw in my vision, in your dream!"

The realization jolted Noah's senses, and she rushed over to Al, the dried tears leaving white streaks on her dark skin.

"You! You can bring Al back to life, you're his double! Just, just give him some of your soul, or something!"

Al blinked, and gave Ed a confused look. His brother didn't see it though, for he was still staring longingly at Winry.

"I-I'm sorry..Roze?" Al started to say, but the girl shook her head and pointed to herself. "I am Noah."

"I'm sorry, Noah. It is impossible to bring those who are dead back to life…"

Al's voice was quiet as he thought over what he had just said. Was it true? Is it really impossible to bring people back to life? Sure, their attempt on their mother had failed, but he had successfully brought Ed back, hadn't he?

Ed was at a loss for words. He brought one of his hands up to his head as he messed with his hair, trying to figure out how to deal with his emotions. In the back of his mind he laughed; the old him would have just let his pride and emotions take over, and lead him away, but he was more mature now. And he had to control himself.

A large part of him just wanted to take Winry in his arms and kiss her, ignoring the other two people, in the room. Another part of him knew he had to at least get them to a safe place to explain things first.

His common sense overtook his passion, and his guarded, caged look came back about his face and complexion as he frowned and told them gruffly to follow him.

Heart still racing at all of the events, he barely noticed as Winry grabbed his arm and Al took Noah's hand, not even knowing who the girl was, but knowing that she needed guidance.

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Okay, that's the re-write. Still not my best, but what can I say?

Ashyna