DISCLAIMER: dont own. Seriously, ya'll, when have I ever?

Four years have passed since we got Raevyn's soul back. I'm not completely sure how Al and Ed managed, but they found out how to create a successful human transmutation and used it to call Rae's soul back to Agony's body. Since their minds were linked, it was a pretty decent match. She was a bit awkward at first, but now she's almost all the way back to normal. We're all very happy, too. We missed her a lot. And she finally managed to tell him how she felt. Granted, she blushed so bad that she matched Al's (formerly Ed's) jacket, but she told him. I can remember that like it was only yesterday. About a year ago he proposed to her, and their wedding is coming very soon. But before the wedding, she's due to have twin girls. Thank GOD that all her mood swings and morning sickness has been gone for a while, but now it's to be replaced by my own.

Alfons and I are going to get married in about a week. We're very stressed over the whole thing, and we can tell that Al and Rae are, too. Ed is getting hit full-blast by the four of us. He just got into another fight with his girlfriend of two and a half years. They fight a lot, though, so it's moderately normal. I don't think any of their fights have ever been this bad, though. Poor him.

Every time I look at Alfons, I can't help but to think of that deal I made with the Gate all those years ago. It never took it's payment for bringing his soul back. I can only hope it won't be too soon. And that it won't be too bad. "Hey, Ade!"

Speak of the devil.. "Where'd that name come from?" I asked, my eyebrow arching as I turned to the smiling blond. I overlooked the mewling box he had nestled in his arms, crossing my legs from where I sat in my big chair. "I was talking to Rae and Al today. They said that's what her and your cousin Jean used to call you," he chuckled, setting the box on the floor. I rolled my eyes, getting up and kissing his cheek as he hung up his soaking coat. "Should I get some milk ready?" I laughed a bit, glancing to the litter that lay crying in the cardboard cube. He nodded and grinned, patting my head. I squealed a bit at that. His hand was cold! And wet..

The door creaked as I opened it, stepping down into the basement and looking for the stock of powdered milk we kept for this occasion. Between the two doppelgangers, Raevyn and I always had something small and furry in the house. But we never cared.

Al always acted a bit differently around Raevyn. I couldn't help but notice it a while back.

-Flashback-

"Hey, Al," I said, poking him gently to get his attention. "Can I talk to you for a second?" He nodded, giving Raevyn a smile before following me out of the room. "What's up, Adryenne?" he asked, tilting his head a bit, his honey-colored bangs falling farther into his face. "You act different around Rae that normal. Is something wrong?" I questioned honestly, trying to push the possibility of something going wrong in the transmutation to the back of my mind. "Hmm? Oh, no! Nothing's wrong with her!" he laughed, trying to convince me. I gave him a look, folding my arms over my chest, "Then why do you act so different around her?" He sighed and looked down. Was that… Sorrow?

"It's just strange.. I love Rae-Rae.. I really do, but… I loved Agony, too…" he breathed, staring down at his boots. I gave him a small smile, "They're the same, Agony and Raevyn. One couldn't exist without the other. Agony couldn't have been created without Raevyn dying, and Raevyn couldn't be alive without Agony's body." The brunet looked up and smiled, giving me a hug and sighing, "Thanks. You're a good friend. I can see why the other me loves you so much."

My cheeks heated up as he pulled back, going back to his fiancé. I chuckled a bit, "What will we ever do with you two.."

-End Flashback-

By the time I had the milk warmed up and ready, the kittens were already in a basket with an old blanket under them. The fireplace was very dim. He must've gone out for firewood. I set the pan of milk down, picking up one of the scraps of fur and using a dropper to feed it, alternating as each had their fill. The screen door opened and swung shut, a breeze filling the room and causing me to shiver. "It's cold! Close that thing!" I growled a bit, trying to warm up as I set the last kitten down in the basket. "Sorry! Wait a second, please!" I chuckled and sighed, rubbing my palms together. It was getting close to winter, so it was going to be very cold for the next few months. I've already apologized in advance for any increased mood swings that come with the cold and snow to Alfons and Rae. They understood, thank God.

He came in with the wood, as expected, and slowly fed it into the huge fireplace. After it was all lit and in there, he grabbed and blanket off the couch, wrapping it around the both of us after sitting down next to me. I snuggled against him, then stared up to him, "Since when do you have time to cuddle next to the fireplace, Mr. Work-a-holic?" He grinned sheepishly, "Sorry.. The military loves their civilians that they can get to do work. Besides, I can show them how to make rockets to use in wars. Nobody here has even thought of it! Think about it Adryenne! This is huge!"

Sighing, I laid farther against him, "I know, I know. I just wish you'd take a little more time off to spend here.." He smiled, " I get a whole month off for Christmas.." I gasped and hugged him tightly, nuzzling his cheek, "That's great!" After that, we laughed and shared our day next to the fireplace, fed the kittens again, then went to bed. We needed our rest for the next day.

_-X-_

"Adryenne."

Atienne: GASP! Who could that be? And I'll give you a hint. It ISN'T Alfons.
Alfons: What's going on here?
Atienne: uh- BEDTIME! *whacks Alfons over the head with a candlestick*
Alfons: zzzzz
Adryenne: -.- what was that?
Atienne: Heh-heh nothing! Review please!