DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN FULL METAL ALCHEMIST OR INUYASHA
A/N: This is COMPLETE A/U. I'm not exactly sure where I'm going with this. But, Edward still has prosthetic limbs, Al has his body back, however, they're STILL searching for the stone to have Edward's limb return to normal. No Hughes, he's dead. All the homunculi are alive, but I'm trying to figure out what to do with Pride. (Yeah, I'm going by the first season of the FMA anime series, mhm.~) Also, the beginning is a little intimate. If you're easily offended by closeness, then I suggest not reading the first few paragraphs.
Horrible summary, hope you like.
"I don't understand, Edward, what's making you act so different?"
The worried tone in her question made his body stiffen, unsure if he should speak his mind or tell her what she wanted to hear. Her hair sprawled around her head and gave such a contrast; dark hair and pale skin. A sigh escaped him as he lowered himself and dotted kisses over her collar bone to her jaw line. What was he supposed to say?
"Edward," she let out a soft groan, "don't do that. I want to know what's going on."
The words she spoke formed into soothing hums and didn't give Edward a single hint that she had actually spoken. His lips continued to play at her flesh, now reaching down to the nape of her neck and nibbling lightly. Her moans aroused him once more and his arms, wrapped around her upper torso, tightened its grip as he slowly drove his hips into her.
"Nn-! Edward! Stop it! I know you're keeping something from me; you know I hate that!"
She let out a low groan of irritation while repeatedly slamming her fists against his back. Eyes locked as he directed his focus onto her face; immediately, his lips twisted and gave off an uncertain expression. He thought over his words carefully and before saying anything, he placed his head on her shoulder and kissed the corner of her lips.
"I don't know what to tell you, Kagome. Each time we meet, I always wonder, 'will this last?' We only see each other in our dreams and we only happen to meet when we're sleeping at the same time. Sometimes, I'm not even sure if you're real."
Apparently, his words riled something inside as her eyes widened in shock and a light shade of pink dusted her cheeks.
"Not sure if I'm real? How many times are you going to tell me this! I swear…"
In an instant, her form began to fade away and Edward dropped onto the bed, no support under him anymore. He let out a hiss as he realized that the warmth that once enveloped his member was now gone, pulling the blankets closer to keep him comfortable. Turning onto his side, he deeply sighed and closed his eyes.
"Shit."
After waking, he sat up and looked down to have an embarrassingly wet sheet greet him and sweat rolling down his face. It was a wet dream and a nightmare all at once. Thinking back on the dream, how could she blame him? What if she also thought he was only a figment of her imagination?
He shook his head.
"Look at me," he chuckled, "now I believe my dreams."
His lips pursed momentarily as he thought about it. Now how could he not believe them? Each dream he's had were always about her. A few weeks back was when the dreams started, and just like any regular guy with hormones, he couldn't help if, in his dream, he was hoping for a good lay. Kagome just happened to be there.
Oddly enough, the dreams seemed to progress and turn into a romance novel, shortened in a few hours each night; their relationship blooming into something meaningful, even sharing a "first kiss," "first date," "first time in bed…"
He could feel his face burn up as he thought of the dream in which he and Kagome first became one. Just the very thought stirred him so much, but he knew he had to control himself. His brother wasn't too far off.
Looking to the side, exactly as he remembered, his brother was sleeping soundlessly in his bed a few feet away. Wiping the sweat off his forehead, he let out a deep breath and went to clean his sheets before his brother could suspect anything. Yet, he paused at the door, reminiscing on the memories that happened moments ago.
"Brother," the sudden call of his name with the voice of his brother startled him, making him jump slightly, only hoping he didn't notice it. "Could you make something for just this morning, please? I'm still tired." The younger one stretched and turned to face the older brother; first a smile, then a concerned expression marking his features.
"What's wrong? Why are you carrying your sheets like that? We're in an inn, you know they can clean it for you."
"I know that"—Edward averted his gaze away momentarily to quickly think of a cover-up— "I just feel like it's my responsibility to clean something I dirtied up."
Now he couldn't help but keep his eyes away from his brother. This was an obvious lie, something Alphonse could easily detect and call him out. Luckily, his brother didn't even have time to think; the phone rang.
With the nightstand between their beds and the phone resting on top of it, Alphonse rolled over and picked up the phone, trying not to tangle himself in the cord as he lay his head on the pillow, the phone on his free ear.
"Hello, Alphonse Elric speaking."
There was a pause and the younger brother stared at Edward before he held out the phone.
"The Colonel wants to speak to you."
"Yeah? Well, tell that bastard to shove whatever mission he's offering up his ass and that I hope he receives some STD." He let out a low growl as he thought of the very man who always had a knack at teasing him when he was younger for being short. Fortunately for the Fullmetal Alchemist, over the few years that's passed by, he's grown a few inches and eventually gave the Colonel a reason to find a new weakness to pick on.
"Brother," Alphonse whispered considerately as he gently shook the phone before him, gesturing him to take it.
Rolling his eyes, Edward came over and took the phone.
"What?"
"That isn't the proper way to treat a higher-up, Fullmetal. I suggest you speak with more respect when speaking."
"I know, I know – I should always be polite when speaking to my elders."
Alphonse's brows furrowed, almost looking frightened as Edward's lips curled into a smirk. There was a long pause on the other end before the Colonel cleared his throat and continued with what he originally planned to say.
"I'll ignore that remark for now, Fullmetal, however, I'm in need of your services."
"Sorry to disappoint you, Mustang, but I'm not that sick."
"Pardon me," the sarcasm was clear in his tone, "I meant the military is in need of your services. Remove your mind from the gutter, Elric. The task I'm about to give you is serious."
"Oh, serious! So were previous tasks of rescuing women just discreet ways for you to steal our credit and have them for a one-night stand? Just to give yourself some fun before—"
"Enough, Fullmetal! Don't vent our anger out on me. You know better than to do that. For now, focus on what I say and do whatever you want when we finish."
Edward glanced over at Alphonse, him returning that gesture after witnessing the elder brother's actions. The words that escaped his mouth happened so unexpectedly; it baffled Edward himself as to why he said that, or even why he was so angry in the first place.
"Are you listening?"
"Yes."
"Well, how should I say this? It's complicated, but I'll try my best to explain the current situation." His voice toned off as his thoughts appeared to be flooded with ways to explain clearly. The wait wasn't something Edward wanted – he was impatient when it came to the Colonel. "Listen clearly. There have been calls of two suspicious people walking around Central and by chance, they came here to headquarters so we let them in and are questioning them right now. Since you're part of the military and you've recently been given so many difficult tasks… I thought this would help calm you down. This'll still be considered work, the difficulty of this will be toned down greatly, so be glad I'm considering it."
"If you have everything taken care of, then why ask for my help?"
"You're closer to their age than we are, I'm sure they'll open up more to someone around their age. Also, by the looks of it, they're lost. Nobody in headquarters are able to leave since they're on duty."
"I won't do it." He slammed the phone back on it's base, bringing a hand up to rub his temples.
"Brother…?"
"We're going to headquarters."
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"Mustang, we're here—"
The door swung open and the Elric brothers were greeted by two new visitors, along with Roy and his subordinate, Riza Hawkeye. The two new guests were definitely different than most around the area; one had silver hair draping beneath a hat – what kind of person would have that kind of hair color? To top it off, the man turned around to show eyes of color similar to Edward's. It surprised him, sure, but he assumed that out of twenty babies, one of them was bound to receive golden eyes; they both just happened to be the one out of twenty, or two out of forty. The other guest had black hair and, when she turned around, had an oriental appearance. The two guests were probably foreigners, but from where?
The two Elrics entered the room and stood on the opposite side of the table from the couch, glancing over at the foreigners before turning their gaze to Roy.
"So…" Edward began but was cut off by Roy.
"These are the two that you will be escorting back to their home. This young woman is named Kagome and the man next to her is Inuyasha."
"Such unusual names," the older Elric muttered as he looked over at his brother, seeing how he seemed to agree with that. Yet, the younger Elric's eyes were fixed on the dark-haired woman sitting on the couch. This made him grin, wondering what exactly his little brother was thinking.
"Yeah, well—" Inuyasha began but was cut off when Kagome glared at him.
"We're very grateful, but…" Kagome sighed as her gaze focused on the floor.
"Where do you guys live?" Edward said; Kagome glancing over at her partner as concern took over her features.
"We can't go home yet," Inuyasha said sternly, "we lost something valuable—"
From the way he spoke – it all sounded scripted. His words were cut off when Kagome nudged him and revealed something from her pocket, but was unable to be viewed by anyone else in the room.
"Forget what I said. Anyway, just bring us to the nearest forest, that'll be good for us."
Roy perked an eyebrow at this suggestion and looked over at Edward, "Well, Fullmetal, escort them to where they wish to go. But don't let them out of your sight" – he turned his gaze to the foreigners – "you two shouldn't forget that you're still—" The phone rang and Roy picked it up after a second of hesitation.
"You're dismissed."
The four left the room then exited headquarters; everything was going fine until Inuyasha ran up before Edward and Alphonse, stopping them in their tracks. This allowed the two Elrics a good view at his sword.
"Didn't they tak—"
"Thanks for your hospitality. But I think we're okay now. Come on, Kagome. We need to find a way back." The silver-haired man scoffed at the brothers and turned around, proceeding forward.
Kagome made a sound that almost made it seem like she was about to protest, but complied without a word. As she went past the brothers, she lightly nudged at Edward's side and, when he looked at her, gave him a wink and a smile. This gave Edward an involuntary shiver as he watched her reach her partner's side. What was all that about? The touch, the sudden emotion of familiarity that he felt?
"Brother, aren't you going to do something?!" Alphonse spoke timidly, the fact that they were probably criminals coming to mind. Of course, it was never mentioned whether they were criminals or not; but the word "suspicious" either lead to that or something else terrible.
"Yeah, I'm not about to let them get away so I can get another scolding from the Colonel."
A/N: Ahh, about the "silver isn't a natural hair color!" thing, I was thinking about any character in FMA that might have unnatural hair color. I then remembered Edward's alchemy, but then, when Inuyasha reveals he has no alchemy at all, then how? Then I thought of Rose, where she has pink as a natural color for her fringe. Really, how did that happen? Despite her own hair thing, I still made it so silver is unnatural, yeah. And if you haven't noticed, I think I slacked a little near the end. Just so I could switch to Envy in the next chapter, baha.
By the way, if you have any questions, I'm certain all of them, especially one, will be answered in future chapters.