A/N: Thank you for all those who read and especially for those who reviewed! I know that the last one was a bit crappy, but I promise to give the next ones with better quality.

This chapter is inspired from the song "Only Time" by Enya. I Do not own and will never own Fullmetal Alchemist!

Chapter Four: Only Time

It was his entire fault.

He should have known from the start.

He has been blind not to see and know the consequences of human transmutation.

He should have accepted the truth instead that his mother's life is already taken by God and nothing can ever bring life back.

His brother only followed the same path only because he loves and respects his older brother although in his heart it is too late and the said process is forbidden in the first place.

Even Auntie Pinako said the same thing, but still he ignored the old woman knowing that she has no knowledge nor use alchemy.

For short he is stubborn. Very stubborn.

FLASHBACK

"If he lives after the attempt of human transmutation, then I am more interested in him than his father Hoheinheim." the man in a blue military uniform told Pinako,looking at the poor boy who just lost his limbs and is bedridden.

"We are busy right now! You may go away!" Pinako said angrily.

"He may be a certified alchemist. By the way, the name is Roy Mustang, Flame Alchemist. If you change your mind, he may give me a visit to Central City.'

He thought of it.

He saw an article and even a book about it.

And it would be... perhaps it will... bring his brother's body back, for he has suffered the most- losing his entire body in the process, while he only lost his left leg. He had to bind his brother's body in a suit of armor, losing his right arm then.

And upon hearing the conversation between Roy Mustang and Auntie Pinako,he thought of it as the only way.

He WILL be a State Alchemist.

His thoughts broke off when he saw Winry coming in his room.

"Ed... you're finally awake! How are you now?" she asked him.

"Yeah, I'm fine. and... I am deeply sorry for being a burden-"

Winry sat beside him in his bed.

"Ed, you two will never be a burden to us. The important thing is you are doing fine now."

The two again stared at each other.

'Winry sure has grown like an angel...' Ed thought.

Both of them felt calm, feeling warm deep inside. Both of them saw images of times when they are happy playing outside with Al.

Then both realized that there is still hope in each other.

But suddenly on Winry's side, she felt something not good is coming between the two of them.

"You know, I don't have to look up in the sky when I look through your eyes..." Ed blurted out softly, blushing.

Winry turned crimson. "Ed, are you still not well? I'll get pain killers if you like-"

"No, Win. I mean it. I feel calm everytime I look into your eyes... Isn't it weird?"

"..." the blush got even deeper.

Long silence.

"Win?"

"Yes?"

"Thank you for being a great best friend for me and Al... but now, I have to do something for my brother first, it may take a long time, but only time will tell when I am coming back, but I guarantee, I will... come to you."

"What do you mean? I-I don't understand-"

But the conversation was cut off when Al and Pinako came inside the room to change Edward's bandage.

After the process, Edward Elric finally made the decision.

"Auntie, there is a good amount of money in our house..." Ed suddenly spoke up which gave the old woman a big surprise.

"Do not speak nonsense. You should not ever think of that!" she chuckled.

"Use it... for automail."

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