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"I want to know why Roy." Ed walked to the kitchen and out of Roy's sight.

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Ed let his eyes linger on Roy as they ate their meal. At first glance he looked the same. If he didn't know the man better, he would believe he was the same today as he was the last time they were together. But Ed saw past Roy's carefully crafted mask. He saw the circles under his eyes, they were from more than a few sleepless nights. But maybe it was from the added strain of being promoted to General. His eyes didn't shine like they once did, there was no lurking humor, no hidden joy. His hair was a bit unkempt, but that could be because he was nervous about coming here.

The silence was getting to him. "Why."

Roy looked up, startled. "Huh?"

"Why. Why did you come here? Why did you take their side? Why…Why…" He hung his head.

Roy shifted the way he was sitting. "Ed…" He sighed and ran his hand through his hair. "Ed, I took the easy way out…I know you hate me for it…I should have stood by you. You were my subordinate, my friend. You needed me and I ran from you. It was short sighted and I paid in more way than one."

Ed still was staring at his lap. Roy tentatively put a hand on his shoulder. When Ed didn't make any attempt to remove it, Roy continued.

"They left me Ed…Hawkeye, Havoc, Fuery…Everyone. And you…Ed," Roy squeezed his shoulder, "you were someone I considered a true friend. Someone I could trust with my life, the-"

"I wouldn't be able to save you from much anymore." There was a morose tone to Ed's words.

"I'd like to change that Ed." Roy hesitated for a moment. " I've been promoted to General Ed. That's one step below Fuehrer. They trust me Ed. I can get you a new trial, get the verdict overturned. You could practice alchemy again."

"Why would I want that Roy? Its only caused me trouble. It took Al's body and my limbs." Ed looked up. "Roy, I don't WANT to use alchemy."

Ed ran a hand through his hair. That's when Roy noticed the scars on his arms, previously hidden by his long sleeves. "Ed…" Roy grabbed his arm and pulled the sleeve to the elbow. "Shit Ed…" There were numerous scars and old burns.

Ed ripped his arm away and put it in his lap. "Its been a while Roy." He looked past Roy, not focusing on anything. " Its been a rough year…" Ed withdrew into himself.

Roy ran a hand through his hair, not knowing what to do or say.

/A year and four months earlier. /

Ed woke up, blinked a few times and realized his whole body ached. "Ah…"

"Its about time, Boss." Jean Havoc's voice drifted in from his right. Ed turned to look at him. "Lucky me, you woke up on my watch," He smiled. "I'll go get the doctor and let Roy and everyone know." He made to get up, but Ed placed his hand on his.

"Havoc…Al?" Ed's heart dropped. Where is Al? Did the transmutation fail?! Worry and guilt shot through his body.

"He's okay Ed. He woke up yesterday morning, doctor said he'll be makin' a full recovery with the proper therapy." Jean gave a charming smile. "Don't worry Ed, it'll all be alright." He made to leave again, but Ed tightened his grip on Jean's hand.

"Ha-Jean…did you…I mean, the other day…did you mean what you said?" Could someone actually find me attractive?

"Now is not the time Ed," He didn't meet his eyes. A squeeze on is hand. "Ed." He gazed into the golden eyes staring intently at him. "Yes, Ed. I meant it." He paused. "And I still do…but…Ed, you are in a lot of trouble here…I…you…" He gave Ed a squeeze back. "I'll do everything I can to help you." He smiled, "And when you're all better I'll take you to that restaurant in Central!"

He remembered that?! He gave into the smile, letting it illuminate his face.

Roy acted on pure impulse. Wrapped his arm awkwardly around Ed's shoulder and pulled his slim figure into his chest in an awkward hug. What am I doing?! … His hair smells like heaven…Is that honeysuckle? He felt Ed shift against him, but not trying to escape the embrace. He suddenly felt something wet against his shoulder. Oh shit he's crying.

Ed was woken from his reminiscing by Roy. What the hell… He froze, not knowing how to react. Wait…I could use this to my advantage. Part of him screamed it was wrong, this man was truly sorry, he came here to apologize and set things right.

Its too late for apologies.

He made his mind relive old pains, and let tears flow freely. Roy didn't know the whole story of what happened during the court marshal, it was classified. He didn't know the details, didn't know anything other than what he thought he knew, what he tried to protect himself from. Al doesn't even know…