Sayonara 1

- two years pervious-

Ed: you know i have to go and get al back... you know this... i promised him and im not going back on that... its what all this has been about!

Rose: -nods- I understand...

Ed: ... Rose... tell all of them... im sorry... but this is how it must happen... - draws the blood markings on himself-

Rose: I will. Edward...thank you...you've saved everyone...you saved my baby. -holds the child close-

Ed: ... -nods- ... i know it was rape Rose... but think of it this way... it was given to you.. that soul in your arms... perhaps.. your kaine... wanted you to have it so you can be happy again..

Rose: -smiles- I like to think my kaine was reborn in him..-looks down at the baby-

Ed: ... -smiles- .. then think that... - finishes the circle-

Maes: .. - slides down the opening-... oww.. slippery as hell.

Roy: -slides down and hits his head- owww

Maes: . - helps him back up as what looks like a bright flash appears up ahead and walks looking down from a balcony- ... ed..

Roy: -looks down- ! EDWARD!

Ed: .. - claps his hands and places them on his chest as the circle activates-

Roy: NO! -frantically searches for a staircase and runs down-

Maes: .. Roy!.. - follows him quickly-

Ed: .. - the transmutation picks up in power as it flashes between red and blue-

Roy: -tries to run into the circle but gets shocked by the light-

Maes: . - grabs him and pulls him back- ...

Ed: .. - circle goes white blue and the markings shine as they move and grow starting to engulf his body-

Roy: -struggles- Let me go! ED!

Maes: ... its to powerful! - pulls him back and doesnt let him go-

Roy: I don't care! I'm not losing him!

Ed: ... - opens his eyes and looks at them as his body is slowly consumed by the light- ...

Roy: ...ed...

Ed: ... good.. bye... - light flashes blinding bright then slowly starts to dim leaving behind a lone figure completely naked on the ground blondie hair strewn like a puddle- ...

Maes: . - covers his eyes- !... - looks once the light is gone- ...

Roy:...-slowly walks over to the figure-

Al: ... - groans body skeletal and turns his head-

Roy:...al...

Al: ... - groans and slowly opens his eyes- ... mmmm... uhhh..

Maes: .. he did it... i really did it..

Roy:...-hugs al, tears in his eyes-

al: ...uhhh... - looks around- ... wha..

Roy: hello al...we finally meet in the flesh

al: ... - blinks and looks at him and raises his hand and gasps and looks at his hands- ... im... not metal... anymore..

Maes: .. thats right kiddo... your back... in full flesh...

Roy: your brother...saved you

Al: ... brother... - looks around- ..

Maes: .. - pulls off his coat to cover the shivering boys- ...

Roy: ...he sacrificed himself

Al: .. brother... - frowns- .. wheres my brother..

Roy: ...gone...

Al: ... brother... stupid.. brother...im alone again...

Roy: ...you're not alone

Al: .. -sniffs and looks up at him- ...

Maes: .. were here...

Roy: we'll take care of uoi

you

Al: ... - clings to him-

Maes: .. common... lets go...

Roy: -picks al up and carries him out-

Maes: .. - looks at rose and nods for her to follow them- .. common..

Rose: -follows- edward...he just wanted al to get his life back

Maes: . yeah... -hugs him as they finaly get to the surface and the whole group is there- ...

Roy: -shields al's eyes from the light-

Al: .. - presses close to him and flinches-

maes: .- covers him up completly- ... years without any worldly contact... hyper sensitive..

Roy: everything will be new for him

Maes: ... common guys move it!..

Everyone backs up and rushes out to the military vehicles-

Al: .. - whimpers from under the long jacket pressing closer to roy and clinging to him- ...

Roy: shh shh, it's ok...-nuzzles him-

Al- ... Relaxes and sighs-

Maes: .. - lets get home.. fast.. - hugs them and gets them in the back of one of the trucks- .. no light allowed in it got it!..

Al: .. - pokes his head out once the flaps are tied shut and blinks as his eyes adjust to the minimal light-

Roy: ...-lets him look out-

Al:.. - looks around finally not having the red hase in his vision from before- ... ?

Roy; this is what the world looks like

Al: ... - mmm... carefully and squints at the sunlight and looks out the flap next to them then pulls back eyes watering-

Roy: -wipes off his eyes with a tissue-

Al: ... its hard to see... hurts..

roy: it will be difficult to get used to

Al: ... but.. i like it... i just wish.. brother was here too..

Roy: ...I do too...-holds him close as he silently cried-

al: ... - hugs him and nuzzles- ...

Maes: .. here we go.. brace your self... - truck bumps around a bit as it moves over rubble-

roy: -holds al as they jump a bit-

Al: .. ! - giggles a little-

Roy: -smiles- it's ncie to hear your laughter

Al: .. - smiles and nuzzles against his neck- .. dad..

Roy: ...-hugs him-

al: ... - touches him and everything amazed by the feel-

Roy: -brushes his bangs out of his face and kisses his forehead- son...

Al: .. - looks up at him and smiles at the feeling and runs his fingers over him- ... its warm..

Roy: -smiles-

Al: ... - touches his hair and smiles then tugs on his own hair and winces -...oww... - rubs his head- ..

Roy: -kisses the top of his head-

Al: .. -smiles- .. love you dad.. - nuzzles against him-

Roy: I love you too al. -snuggles him- when we get home I'll give you a nice warm bath and you can eat as much food as you want

Al: .. - smiles and nods eyes closing- ..

Roy: rest. -rubs his arms-

- home a few weeks later-

Al: .. - still curled in bed but not looking as skeletal as before- ...

Roy: -knocks then walks in- hey little boy

al: .. - shifts and stretches- .. hmmmm.. morning dad

Roy: hey. you ready to get up? -sits on the side of the bed-

Al: ... hmm.. what time is it? .. - looks at his window that has the shades drawn closed-

Roy: nine o'clock

Al: .. yeah.. i better get up...

Roy: all right. -helps him up-

Al: .. - stands there for a moment leaning against roy before taking slightly wobbly steps to get ready-

Maes: .. hey there.. well well.. look whos up.. - smiles-

Roy: up and ready to go!

Al: .. - smiles and walks out of the room and stops at the picture of ed they had on the wall- ...

Roy: ...-keeps walking-

Al: ... - nods to the picture and catches up to roy and nuzzles against him-

Roy: -nuzzles back- ok, exercises.

Al: ... - nods and stands still waiting not liking these as they make him sore but knows they are to help-

Roy: I know it hurts but we have to do thus

Al: . i know.. im ready...

Maes: .. alright al... just slowly.. well help you.

Roy: -holds onto his hands-

Al: .. - waits for his instructions-

Roy: -lift your leg up to your hips and march-

Al: .. - does as hes told or at least tries slowly wincing every now and then-

Roy: just a few more

Al: . - finishes 5 more and stops- ...

Roy: atta boy

Maes: . now arms up..

Roy: -straight out and swing them-

Al: .. - does so working the muscles-

Maes: .. - lifts his arms high up and forces him to stretch and that allows him to count his ribs a bit and see how the bones are doing- .. not bad.. ok .. relax...

al: .. - drops his arms- wheew..

Roy: -rubs his arms- i feel a little muscle

Al: ... .

maes: .. your getting much better al... its improving.. we would be worried.. if it wasnt... and look your even up and walking...

Al: ... not for long though... - legs already feeling like jello-

Roy: -picks him up- we'll do more after lunch

Al: .. - wraps his arms around roys neck- ... can we go outside?

Roy: sure. let's get some fresh air in our lungs!

Al: . - smiles-

Maes: . - takes one of the thinner blankets and wraps al up in it as they leave the house- .. just to be safe al... to much sun to soon and we dont want that .. - ruffles his hair-

Roy: no sunburn, but a little color might be nice. you've already got rosy red cheeks.

Al: ... - giggles and nuzzles against his neck as they walk along the path-

Maes: .. hmmm... a nice shady area... hmm.. ahh the park..

Roy: yes, let's sit right under the big trees

Al: .. - looking all around as they walk and blinks at some of the strange looks they get- ..?

Maes: .. what.. hes sick.. got a problem with that? - glares at the person-

Roy: -shakes his head- people...

Al: ... - lays his head on roys shoulder and nuzzles again and spots someone in one of the alley ways with four other familiar figures- ... - mumbles- .. where… have I seen… hmm.. ..-eyes connect with martas-

Marta: ... - blinks seeing him and motions to the others- ... look..

Greed: what? what'd ya find?

Marta: ... that kids looking at us...

Doro: . - looks back at him- ... hmmm..

Greed: what kid? -looks out the window-

Marta: . the one in that guys arms all bundled up...

Greed; -looks- ...that kid sick or something?

Marta: .. dont know...

al: .. - blinks as a gust of wind blows the hood off and his long hair blows around- ..

Greed: hmm...kinda looks like elric

Bido: .. heh.. speaking of... we havent seen them around much... you dont think.. you know.. he succeeded of anything.. i mean.. the looks are uncanny

Greed: ...I wonder...

doro: ... -watches the kid wave once the hood was back up and they continue on there walk across the street-

Roy: who are you waving to al?

Al: . huh... oh... just a.. kitty i saw..

Maes: . you and cats al.. - smiles and kisses at his head-

Roy: maybe we'll buy a cat today

Al: .. ! - looks at him with wide shiny eyes-! REALLY!

Maes: . hahahah magic word

Roy: -chuckles- yes, really

al: .. - smiles and hugs him tightly- ... thank you daddy!

Roy: you're welcome al. -pats his back- ooh your grip is getting tight

Al: .. - lets go- .. sorry.. -nuzzles and kisses his cheek as they keep going his eyes shifting back to the alley but doesnt see them anymore- ..

Roy: No, I mean it's good. you're getting stronger

al: .. - smiles- ..

Maes: ... well go past the pet store on our way back home.. for now theres the park..

Roy: -nods and continues to walk-

Maes: . - gets to the tree- .. and.. we... oi... trouble maker...

Zolf: . - laying there fast asleep chest bandaged tightly as is his head- ...

Frank: -rubs his head gently-

Maes: ... ummm... - looks to roy- ..

Zolf: .. - shifts slightly- ...

Roy: -frowns and turns as he walks in the other direction-

Al: ... - blinks and looks at them- ... umm.. hello mister Archer..

Frank: -looks up- …

Zolf: .. - turns ever so slightly so hes on his side on the blanket- ..

Frank: ...hmpf. it's been weeks and you're still skinny as a rail. I'm surprised you aren't dead yet

roy; -turns his head and mouths- Fuck you

Maes: .. - growls and glares at him- .. should have let that rat there die... hes useless anyway...

Frank: and yet he's still in top physical condition. he'll heal soon. he can still perform alchemy better than any alchemist in the military

Maes: . unless we decide to lock him up for good this time... hes got alot against him... - smirks- .. i and i have alot of dirt on him... dont fuck with intelligence archer..

Frank: you think I'm actually scared by you? -smirks-

Maes: .. no.. but he should be.. his next step would be the firing squad...

Frank; i doubt that. my influence in the military is much greater than yours. and besides, I'm sure I have more dirt on you two then you do on him

Maes: .. well see about that.. keep your filthy rat under control... come al..you dont need to speak to low lifes like them... there nothing... alchemist he calls that rat.. your the best around... just like edward..

al: .. im second to brother

Maes: .. nonsense.. see.. - holds als hands- .. you can do it to after all.

al: . - smiles and nods-

Roy: you are much better than him, in both skill AND personality. -glares at frank-

Frank: -glares back at him-

Zolf: .. - grunts and starts to wake up- ...

Frank: -pats his shoulder-

Roy: -walks away from them-

Zolf: ... - cracks one eye open disrupted from his nice nap and grumbles-

Frank; hey, sorry about that. seems we cant have a nice afternoon without being bothered by the brats of the military

Zolf: ... hmmmm? .. - looks up and eye rolls and pulls the blanket over his head- ... i hate this... i heard most of what you said.

Frank: it's true. If they try to put you up to the firing squad I can just mention all you've done that had helped the military, and point out that mustang and hughes are going against the fraternization law: always touching and holding al

Zolf: ... - smirks- ... oh really... little pedos in there own right ehh.. - grins at him-

Frank: -smirks- i would easily win