Well, this came out sooner than expected. I just finished it and wanted to post it. I hope you guys enjoy it. I thank you all for your criticism and kind words.
Disclaimer: If I owned it, do you think I would share Ed? Didn't think so.
Chapter 3
Roy entered his house. He turned on the light and took off his shoes at the door. Placing them on the mat, Roy walked further inside, as if looking for something important. He wandered into his kitchen and started to prepare dinner. The phone rang.
"Hello?"
"Hello, sir. It's Hawkeye."
"Yes, Hawkeye, what can I do for you?"
"I was wondering if you could go see Edward. He didn't look well when we visited the other day. Everyone seems to be worried about him, sir."
Roy sighed. " I'll go see him then."
"Thank you, sir."
"And, Hawkeye?"
"Yes, sir?"
"Did he look alright when you saw him? Had he eaten?"
"He said he did, sir. But, he didn't look very well. He looked very tired."
"Thank you."
"No problem, sir."
Roy hung up his phone. As he walked into the kitchen, he turned off his stove and put away the food. He grabbed his coat and put his shoes back on. With one last look, he left the house, on his way to see Fullmetal.
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There was a sharp knock on his door. He made no move to get it. He simply didn't have the energy. He had no desire to leave his bed anyway. Whoever it was, he figured that they would leave after a few moments.
The knocking grew louder and a voice was heard. It was the colonel again. That man didn't know how to take a hint, did he? Ed wanted to be left alone. He didn't want to be around anyone, least of all him. It brought too many painful memories to surface.
Suddenly, the noise stopped. Ed smirked in triumph. He knew the man would give up and leave. Now Ed could get back to what he was doing before. Sleeping.
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Roy banged on Edward's door. He has to be here! He thought. He didn't want to leave before and I doubt he would go out on his own.
Roy began talking to the door, shouting for Fullmetal to answer it. After a few minutes, he backed up and stood against the wall. He better not be doing anything in there! If he hurt himself, then…, then…
He contemplated what to do next. Then, an idea struck him. He backed up, as far as he was able, and charged at the door.
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The door broke down, causing Ed to awaken once again. He turned over in his bed to face the door to his room. After a moment, a figure appeared in the doorway. The light was dim and he couldn't quite make out the person that stood before him.
Thinking he was still dreaming he sat up in his bed.
"Who're you?"
"Don't tell me you don't recognize me, Fullmetal?"
"Taisa? What're you doing here?"
"It's simple, Ed. I was worried about you."
Ed blushed slightly. He was thankful that this was a dream, otherwise he didn't know what he'd do. But, since it was, he remained calm and continued to talk to the man before him.
"Why were you worried? It's not like you really care or anything. I'm just your subordinate, or did you forget that?"
"Ed, you're mistaken if you think I don't care. It's not that you're just my subordinate, it's that you shouldn't be alone right now."
These words seemed to have caught Ed by surprise. His blush deepened.
"What do you mean?"
Roy walked over to Edward's bed, sitting down beside him and making the bed shift under the new weight. Ed's eyes widened. He realized that this was no dream.
"What I mean is that, you shouldn't be alone. If you wouldn't mind, I would like to look after you for a while. Make sure you eat right and get in some exercise. What do you say?" Roy said with a smirk.
Ed started to tremble. He had never expected the colonel to care for him much less take care of him. Ed understood that everyone was worried about him. Who wouldn't be? The fact that Roy was there at all had meant something in itself.
"Well?"
Ed nodded his head slowly. "I guess I could do that. It wouldn't kill me and it would get me away from this place. It holds too many memories of me and Al."
Roy stood up once more. He held out his hand to Edward, who still lay on the bed.
"Then come with me. I'll even cook you dinner," he said gently.
Ed shook his head. "I already ate. But, thanks though. I appreciate it." Ed smiled.
With that, Ed packed up some of his belongings and followed Roy to his home.
Yay! A happy ending chapter! Might not get one of these for a while so I hope you all liked it!
Ed: What do you mean by that?
Me: Nothing...
Ed: What are you hiding?
Me: The plot. Why?
Ed: Ugh!
Roy: Come now, Ed. I think she's doing well so far.
Ed: Whatever.
Me: Please review!
Oh, and before I forget! I have a forum now! You can find it on my profile. I would love to hear from all of you, especially those who don't feel my story isn't important enough to review!
Ed: What, they read it and don't say anything?
Me: Yup! It's soo sad... -sniff- -sniff-
Roy: There there, I'm sure they like it. Right, Ed?
Ed: Whatever. Just review and make her stop crying already! Jeez...
