I'm back with my second drabble/theme already! I really don't have anything to say this time, so please read and review.
Disclaimer: I do not own FMA, so please don't send wild chickens to come eat/sue me! D:
Theme 93: A Place to Return To
The dry October air greeted Ed's face in sorrow as he stood where he once stood five years ago starring into deep orange flames under the starlight. Now, all that was left were piles of ash and jet black wood. The young blond haired alchemist felt no pain over the remains of his childhood home. He was the one who decided to burn it down in the first place, and the damage had already been done. Feeling emotions of regret would just be a waste of time and effort.
"Edward…?" A soft voice echoed from behind. Ed turned to meet Winry's eyes only two feet away from him.
"What is it?" He carefully masked his thoughts of depression in his voice.
"Granny was getting worried about you. It's been an hour already. Have you been here this whole time?" Ed saw the awfully concerned look in her eyes.
"Yeah, I have." He replied.
Winry remembered the carving in his watch. That day was today. No wonder why he was spending so much time here. She took a deep breath, ready for one hell of a reaction to the question she was about to ask.
"Do you miss your house?"
Ed froze at the question. Seconds of silence passed.
"I burned it down so I wouldn't have a place to return to if I decided to keep looking back. There's no reason for me to miss it."
"You liar." Winry glared at him.
"What? I'm not-"
"You do have a place to return to," Winry declared. More silence stiffened the air. Ed was caught off guard long enough for Winry to slip her arms around his body and embrace him.
"It's with me."
Thanks for reading. Sorry, this one was a bit short. Reviews and constructive criticism are always welcome with open arms here.
