CHAPTER 1
The early morning sunlight peered into the glass window of their room. Ed was awakened as the soft sunlight touched his face. His eyes gently opened and he squinted as the rays pierced his eyes. He blocked the light with his right hand and noticed how the metal shined as the sunlight hit it.
He sat up, his head hanged low and the soft blonde strands of his hair fell gently over his shoulders.
"Just another day." he whispered to himself. He took a deep breath and looked up and saw his younger brother still fast asleep. A gentle smile broke down his face as he saw how peaceful Alphonse has been sleeping. He could almost feel his brother's calmness even if he's stuck in that huge suit of armor.
"Brother! Please let me keep the kitty…" Al shouted fumbling, tossing in bed and then back to sleep again.
Ed blinked in surprise and shook his head smiling. He stood up, changed his clothes and headed downstairs.
Izumi was just done setting their breakfast when Ed appeared into the dining room.
"Good morning Edward." Izumi greeted, smiling softly at him.
"Morning Aunt Izumi. What do you want me to get for lunch and dinner today?" Ed asked as he reached for 3 mugs on the cupboard.
"It's really up to you Edward, whatever you want to get is fine with us."
"I'm sorry too brother I can't help you with the hunting." Al said from behind.
"WHOA!! Al, don't creep on me like that!" Ed gasped, clutching the mugs over his chest.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry brother." Al apologized frantically.
Ed smiled, "It's alright Al. It's not your fault you're in that armor."
"Brother…"
"And don't feel bad as well Aunt Izumi, it's not like you wanted to be sick."
Izumi got teary eyed and clutched her right fist to her bosom, "Edward…"
Ed gave them a big smile, "Let's eat, and I promise to bring home something special for today!"