Only a couple years later Arthur and Gilbert had become comfortable enough to share Gilbert's bed. At this time Gilbert and Arthur were sitting on the bed, Gilbert was showing Arthur pictures from when they were kids and they were sharing memories. They were in the middle of a fit of laughter when the door opened and Ludwig walked in.

"Gilbert" Ludwig said holding up an envelope.

Gilbert looked at him solemnly and that started to worry Arthur. He quickly looked between the brothers before Gilbert got off the bed and walked towards the door. He took the letter, which had already been opened.

"Thanks for opening my mail" Gilbert said sarcastically

Ludwig said nothing but turned around and left. Arthur looked at Gilbert as he read the letter and his face dropped when he saw the almost devastated look on the albino's face.

"Gilbert what is it?" Arthur asked

Gilbert didn't answer but walked back over to the bed and sat down. Arthur gently slipped the letter from Gilbert's hands and read it.

"Do you have to go?" Arthur asked

"It's not a request" Gilbert said

Arthur leaned against Gilbert and dropped the letter. He clung tightly to Gilbert's shirt.

"I don't want you to go" Arthur said

The moment Arthur said something Gilbert started to rub his back comfortingly. Arthur started to sob softly because he knew that Gilbert had to and was going to go.

"How long?" Arthur asked

"I have to leave in two days" Gilbert said and that caused Arthur to cling even tighter to his friend. Though truth be told he felt something more for Gilbert than just friendship. But he figured the albino wouldn't feel the same. Gilbert started humming a song as he tried to comfort Arthur.

Arthur had fallen asleep there in Gilbert's arms. The albino wanted to stay here forever; however he knew that this would end soon. Once he was completely sure that Arthur was asleep, he placed the man down on the bed and left the room. He had to get ready to leave, even though he really didn't want to.

Once he was packed it was almost 6 in the morning. He walked back and saw that Arthur seemed to be sleeping restlessly. Gilbert leaned down and placed a kiss on his forehead, effectively causing the young man to smile in his sleep before rolling over and pulling the blanket close to himself. Gilbert then lay down on the bed and pulled Arthur close to him, he just wanted to keep him close as long as he could.

About 10am Ludwig came in and woke the two up. Gilbert groaned but made way to get up, only to be pulled back down by Arthur. He had to do this, because this was more likely than not the last chance he would have. Arthur pulled Gilbert into a strong and passionate kiss. Gilbert was completely surprised by the action. Arthur pulled back and looked at Gilbert seeming somewhat apologetic.

"I'm-I'm Sorry I just-"

Arthur was cut off when Gilbert closed the space between them. Arthur was surprised but quickly kissed back. Arthur leaned forwards enough to push Gilbert down onto the bed. Gilbert pulled back to allow them both to breathe.

"Arthur-"

"Gilbert please, I-I want to know you won't forget me" Arthur said

"Arthur I would never, not even till my last moment, forget you" Gilbert said as he gently caressed Arthur's face.

"You promise to come back?" Arthur asked

Gilbert could see the pain, the sadness and the fear in Arthur's eyes. He was afraid of being abandoned like his brothers did to him. Gilbert would never let that happen, he would never let Arthur hurt like that.

"I promise I will come back to you" Gilbert said

The rest of the day they had spent together, because they both knew that Gilbert had to leave early in the morning.

The morning of his leaving, Gilbert woke at about 5am. He looked at Arthur, but didn't wake him because he was afraid to see him cry. Instead he carefully got out of bed and went to his brother who was already awake.

"You ready to go?" Ludwig asked

"Yeah" Gilbert answered

Ludwig was a political man and that was why he wasn't going to be joining in the war, plus Ludwig was the only one Gilbert trusted Arthur with.

They were soon to the airport and Gilbert was ready to get on his flight. He looked back at his brother, he really didn't want to go but he didn't see where he had much of a choice. The army needed able bodied men to fight and he just happened to fit that category.

Arthur woke with a sudden realization. He looked at the clock and realized that Gilbert's flight was leaving any minute now. He didn't bother to throw on his clothes as he ran out the door. He was dressed in nothing but a pair of jeans as he ran down the street as quickly as he could manage. He ran towards the flight that Gilbert was to be boarding any minute. The security officers were trying to stop the man as they had a policy against being shirtless in the airport. Arthur however was way too determined to care.

Gilbert was about to turn and walk to the plane when he heard someone call his name. He spun around on his heel and received a hug so strong he thought the life would be squeezed right out of him. It took him a moment before he realized it was Arthur hugging him. The albino hugged back and that reassured Arthur he could let go.

"Be safe" Arthur said

"I will be extra safe" Gilbert said reassuringly

"I will take care of him" Ludwig said as he pulled Arthur away from Gilbert. The blonde raised his hand to wave and Gilbert did the same.

"Oh and be sure to not get taken captive!" Arthur called

He could hear Gilbert laugh loudly before the rest of the soldiers got on board. Arthur sighed a little sadly and looked at Ludwig who was starting to walk back. Arthur quickly followed as Ludwig was his only safe way home.