While Ed is out traveling, trying to get his alchemy back, Winry falls for some mechanic and Al starts dating May Chang. When Ed returns, he has a small bit of his alchemy back, but can only perform small tasks without becoming completely exhausted. Upon arriving home, he is crushed to find out about Winry. He throws himself into work, rejoining the state alchemists under Roy Mustang. The great full metal is back, and Roy is ordered to take full metal on a training mission to try and unlock his powers once again EDXROY
Ed looks out the window of the train and smiles. He is almost home to Winry, and he can't wait to see her. It's been almost two years since they confessed to each other, and he can't wait to surprise her with what he has learned. Ed layed his head back in the seat and thought about all that had happened. Ever since the they had returned from the gate Al finally got his body back and went to travel in Xing. Ed on the other hand had gone on a sabbatical, Training himself, reading books and eventually he reopened the gate and just read the gate but before more of him could be taken he closed the gate and discovered that he had regained a very small amount of his alchemy but no wear near the stamina he used to have. Ed smiled closed his eyes and drifted off into a peaceful sleep.
The train pulled to a stop at the station, and Ed immediately started running for the house he was so excited he didn't stop till he was at the front door.
He was nervous but shaking it off he flung the door open
"Winry I'm ho..."
Eds face immediately dropped he was completely stunned. There was winery on top of another guy riding him, completely looked over at the noise and saw him.
"ED its its not what it looks like!"
Tears started to fill his eyes and he turned and ran out to the field. He collapsed and just started sobbing. how could she he had always made phone contact she told him she loved him and now she found him with some guy. he felt so crushed, so betrayed. He wanted to go inside and kick the guys ass but he was too hurt to move.
Winry ran outside after redressing and found ed laying there. she walked up and placed a hand on his shoulder which he immediately shrugged off.
"ed I... i..."
Ed stood up and turned away from her "you know what winry, save it... i thought you would wait for me but... screw it oh and by the way" He clapped his hand together placing them on the grass and transmuted a flower, her favorite, and threw it over his shoulder as he walked away his head bowed hiding his tears. Ed walked back to the station and with a shaky voice asked.
"one ticket to central please"
Without another word Ed boarded the train and slumped down in his seat. He didn't know what he was going to do. Maybe He'd rejoin the state alchemists and throw myself back into my work. maybe he'll just go about studying. But whatever happens he knows that there's no going back not after today.