The rumble of the engine made him shake in uncertainty as he gripped in his hands the two joy sticks that drove the ship. In the cockpit of the plane, he could see everything. He could see the large amount of Amestris in ruins- all because one person wanted power.
A feeling of unease settled in the pit of his stomach as he gave one last glance back toward the door, wanting to go back and stay with Al and Roy. Amestris will always be his home- the one place he really belonged, why did he have to go?
That, and he was leaving behind the two most people he cared for. Looking down below at the town, Edward could imagine everyone going back to their everyday life, forgetting about the once famous Fullmetal Alchemist, and more importantly- forgetting that any of this ever happened.
He would never forget though. No matter what he would always remember how Mustangs flames were off a bit, and how he truly smiled at the blond, like they were sharing a special moment- just the two of them. And Al. His little brother that had finally returned to the flesh. Why couldn't he spend that time with him? Why?
He felt the warning sting of tears swell in his eyes, making him cringe. He was crying over loosing the one family that he ever had. Batting at his eyes, he quickly rid himself of the tears. He would not allow himself to cry.
Because he knew, if he let himself break down, he could never pass to the other side of the gate. His feeling and emotions would be in the way, and he probably would not be strong enough to separate the place he knew for all his life.
Roy. Al. They both would be in danger if he didn't do this. Someone had to go, and it might as well be the person who's at fault for bringing those people to Amestris.
Tucking a strand of hair behind his ear, Ed gave a small smile. "Goodbye Roy, Al… home." Pushing forward on the joystick, Ed slammed his foot on the gas, knowing there was no going back now.
Endings always have a melancholy taste to it. I will always regret the moment that I could have said what I wanted, but didn't because I didn't want to leave this world with the pain of rejection on my heart.
Know this, you will always be a part of me. I will always have you in my mind. Al, Roy. I love you.
"The loss of a friend is like that of a limb. Time may heal the anguish of the wound, but the loss cannot be repaired"