Chapter Three

"Al? Al, are you here?" Ed searched up and down his small dorm in HQ, knowing his brother wasn't there. He slumped down on his bed and sighed, rubbing his forehead. He was tired and the bed underneath of him felt soft and welcoming. Maybe, if just for a few minutes, he could lie down and rest his eyes. He had so much to do, though! And Al being missing at the moment wasn't helping circumstances. Mustang wanted to get started on finding the raping scumbag today. But Al should be ok. He did leave him in the waiting room while he slept by Winry. Maybe he just went to the library to read up on something. He had to be nestled somewhere.

"Damn…I can't think." Edward yawned. He couldn't find someone if he couldn't think straight. He had to rest. He had to get some sleep. Winry would be out of the hospital soon. He would go to her after waking. It would only be a few…Edward was already asleep before he hit the pillow.

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Winry walked nimbly out of the hospital, Pinako holding her hand the whole way. The tall blond took a deep breath of fresh air and looked around, her eyes scanning every man walking the street. Pinako squeezed her hand. "Winry, he won't show up here. You're safe. Let's just take you back to the dog pen."

"Grams, please. The dogs are the ones that will catch this…this…" She broke off, her voice cracking. Pinako grumbled her distaste, but lead her granddaughter to HQ all the more quicker. As they reached the front steps, Jean Havoc met them, dressed casual. He leaned over Winry, hugging her gently, while whispering in her ear,

"Mustang promises the freedom Ed will give you. Go to Ed's dorm and stay there. Hold my hand." He broke the hug and smiled at her, telling her how glad he was to see she was ok and that her aunt was worried sick. She played along, getting a feeling they knew something and she laughed shyly. She responded to him, telling him she was ok and on the mend, knowing her sky would brighten soon. Havoc kneeled down to meet Pinako eye to eye, hugging her as well. Then together, they all went inside, Havoc saying loud, "We have to report this to the big dogs. The police can't handle this. I want my baby niece to be taken care of." His chest puffed out and Winry stifled an eye roll. He was a drama queen, for sure.

Entering the building, Havoc looked at Winry and cleared his throat. "Ok, if you go up two floors and turn left, you will find the dorms. Ed is in 2010. I will lead Ms. Rockbell to Mustang, where she will be filled in on everything going on and then put under protection." Pinako scoffed, stomping on his foot and making him shriek.

"You arrogant nimrod, what about my granddaughter?!" Havoc straightened himself up and fixed his shirt. He pointed at Winry, who was already heading towards the stairs.

"You know Ed and Al better than all of us. She'll have all the protection she needs." He tried to smile politely, but Pinako replied with a "Hmph!" He frowned at her and she sighed.

"Of course, though, they wouldn't spare any protection to an old hag like me."

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Ed dreamt of sweet nothingness, his body relaxed in his small bed. His breathing had turned deep and slow, his heart rate dropping. He could hear nothing, feel nothing, and see nothing. All he knew was he was finally able to gain back some strength. But something was there. Suddenly, he could feel warmth. It was on his shoulder and running down his back. His skin began to tingle as he woke slowly and he felt his shirt had snuck up to his shoulder blades, exposing much of his skin. The warmth continued along his spine and stopped at his belt line. It disappeared completely. He opened his eyes half way, gazing at the sweet face of Winry, whose eyes were wide and innocent. Ed blinked in surprise.

"Winry! I thought you wouldn't be out of the hospital until later! I'm so sorr-"

"It's ok, Ed. Grams came to see me and she brought me here. Lieutenant Havoc led me to your room. I don't want to be anywhere else." She smiled sadly. He propped himself up with his metal elbow and sighed.

"How are you?" She snorted.

"Never better…I don't have anyone prodding around my…" She looked him in the eyes then, her crystal orbs full of fear. He lay down and held out his arms to her.

"Would you like to keep me company?" He asked this softly, pleading with her to open her heart to him. She hesitated, the fear in her eyes unsubsided. He smiled with encouragement. "Do you trust me?"

He received a quiet "Yes…"

"Lay with me. I'll heal your pain." She seemed to crash into him, his arms wrapping around her and pulling her to his chest. He rubbed her back gently as she held back her painful tears. "Everything will get better, Winry. I promise you this. Nobody gets to hurt you. Not as long as I live on this earth." She fidgeted, pushing away to better face him. Their lips were only inches from each other. She blushed.

"Edward…I love you. I always feel safe around you. I never want to leave your side." She closed her eyes, as if she was afraid what he would respond. He smiled sweetly and put his flesh thumb under her chin.

"I've always loved you, Win. And I'm here for you, no matter what." He breathed deeply, contemplating his next move. She was staring into his golden orbs and he decided to chance it. He leaned in, pressing his lips softly to hers. She took in a sharp breath of surprise, but did not tense. Instead, she eagerly kissed him back, her arms clutching around him. Tears began to roll down her cheeks and he pulled back, wiping them away with a chuckle. "Why do you cry when you're with me?"

Winry sniffled and touched her nose to his. "Because all of this time, I have loved you. I just never thought I would have you as a friend and love." She smiled again and he brushed her hair back.

"Silly Winry. We've always been together. You should know better." He kissed her again, long and slow. As he did, she parted her lips, allowing him entrance. He let his tongue explore her mouth, grazing her top pallet. She shuddered and pushed against him, deepening the passion.

But Edward pulled away completely, trying to catch his breath. "I'm sorry, Winry. I just don't think we should keep going." He looked at their hands entwined with each other and frowned in guilt. "I don't want to pressure you. Not after that…" Winry nudged his chin with her nose, making him look at her.

"You're the only person that will make me feel pure again. Help me feel clean again, Edward." She begged with her eyes, tears once again welling. He was stunned, unsure of what to do. But as he gazed into her eyes, he felt their connection strengthen and he knew what he had to do for her and himself. He captured her lips once more and then smiled at her with such care, she thought she would melt right under him.

"Let's get you clean again, Love." He caressed her cheek lovingly and closed the space between them, thinking only about her and her alone, no other matters in the world existent…

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Previous night in the hospital

Alphonse followed Moxie to the waiting area and just as she was about to sit down, she turned and faced him, grabbing his shoulders. "You know what? Let me take you for some coffee downtown. My shift ends in an hour or so, let me treat you. It's the least I can do." She smiled sweetly at him as his eyes wandered behind him to Winry's room. Through the window, he could see his brother lying next to their broken friend, his arms around her comfortingly. He turned back to Moxie.

"Sure. I guess I can." He smiled back at her and she nodded, giggling softly.

"Just wait for me here. I'll come get you." She walked off, turning down the hall. He sat down in a chair and sighed.

"I never thought she would be working in Central. I always thought she'd stay in Resembool. Hmmm…"

An hour passed and Moxie came back around the corner, wearing blue jeans and a lather coat. Her hair was down and slightly wavy from her ponytail and she seemed to bounce to him. He stood, walking beside her. "So, Moxie, how long have you been working here?" They exited the hospital, taking a shortcut through an alley…

"About three years now. I've been working on a career as a Doctor." Al nodded.

"That's cool! I never knew you were interested in the medical field!" he chuckled slightly, watching as she kept walking further and further down the never ending alley. She walked ahead of him now, leaving him feet behind her. He quickened his pace. "Are you in a hurry, Moxie?" He laughed nervously now, unable to see her in front of him. "Moxie?" He stopped.

Suddenly, two strong arms wrapped around his shoulders and neck, head locking him. He struggled against the arms and sputtered for air. A deep voice spoke to him from behind.

"Alphonse Elric, I've been waiting to nab you off the streets for some time now. The girls are starting to bore me." He caressed Al's cheek and the young Elric flinched away, his skin turning pale. The man chuckled. "Don't worry, while your brother is fucking your friend, I'll be fucking you. Over and over again." Al began to feel his consciousness slip away, his last thoughts convoluted with fear. The man shook him. "You can't pass out yet. You have to get your present."

Alphonse was thrown to the ground, his head hitting the pavement. He yelped, feeling a warm liquid run down his head. The man climbed on top of him, straddling his hips and holding his hands above his head. Al tried to scream, but Moxie stood over him, smiling pitifully down at him. She leaned over and stuffed a rag in his mouth and bound his hands together. She ran her hand through the burly man's hair.

"There, love. This one won't scream now. You can ride him as long as it takes." She laughed as Al tried to scream, but he gagged on the rag in his mouth. Moxie sat down in front of him, holding his hands while the man stripped him of his jeans. He tried to kick and flail, but the man smacked him so hard, tears spilled from his eyes.

"Quit squirming! Help me flip him over. I'm gonna run him raw!" Moxie helped the rapist flip him over and Al heard the unzipping of pants. Suddenly, he felt an extreme weight on his legs and began to sob. This couldn't be happening.

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Present

Edward awoke next to Winry, his broad, bare chest touching against her naked back. He kissed the back of her neck lightly and stood, pulling on his boxers and pants. He reached for his shirt and coat and quietly snuck to the bathroom, braiding his hair. As he finished cleaning himself up, he looked at the sleeping girl in his bed. He blushed as he realized the blanket had fallen off the bed, leaving her body bare and flashing to the world. He walked over to her, pulling the blanket up and over her to cover her. He then kissed her head and snuck out of the room, ready to face the day.

Without knocking, Ed entered Roy's office and sat down in front of the Colonel's desk. Roy looked at him, bags under his eyes. Ed cocked his head. "Mustang…you look like you've seen a ghost." Roy frowned and Ed noticed a note in his gloved hand. "What is that?"

"There's been another case. But it's become worse. Someone's been kidnapped." Mustang's bangs fell in front of his eyes and Edward grabbed for the note.

"Who?" He read quickly, taking in every word. When he finished, he shrieked in anger, punching the desk in front of him and smashing the end to the floor with his automail.

To Colonel Roy Mustang,

Hello, Mr. Higher up. How are you doing? Must not be good if you don't have me in custody. Poor fallen horse. You can't even catch a petty criminal off the streets. But I have good news for you! I will stop all the rape and crime if you bring me what I ask for. The bad news; I have one of your soldiers and trust me, he's been put under my care. He's a sincere boy, so innocent and tight. I'm gonna have fun with him until you give me what I want.

And don't pretend you don't know what I'm referring to. It's quite simple.

Bring him or Alphonse Elric dies underneath of me.

I won't mind either way….

Edward screamed at the top of his lungs. "That bastard has my brother! He's fucking my brother?!DAMNIT!" He glared at the Colonel, who said nothing. "What is he after that he has to steal people and their innocence?" Roy's eyes grew cold and fearful.

"Fullmetal….he's after you."

That changed everything…

Told you it would get brutal. I've never in my life written a story like this. Thought I would write something for mature readers. Don't worry, Ed will have something planned. You don't mess with Al. Not when he's around. Merry Christmas!