Disclaimer: i don't own fma...:'( im gonna go to my rooma nd cry now...

Chapter 4: the Party

"Alright, everybody ready?" Roy asked his group as they stood outside of the Elric mansion. 'Damn this place is huge!' thought Roy as he gazed around the property in awe. The mansion was three stories high, with a huge black, elegantly designed gate in the front. Walking through the gate they were greeted by a beautiful garden, and in the centre was a fountain. "this Elric kid sure is popular" commented Havoc at the sight of all the people, mostly teens that had been invited to the party."Practically the whole school's here!"

Hughes chuckled. "Well you know what they say. The more the merrier." Roy ignored his friends, instead searching through the crowd for a certain blonde. 'Where could he be?' Hughes smirked "Looking for someone Roy?" Roy blushed. "Shut up Meas!"

"Is that him over there?" Havoc nodded toward a figure with long deep blonde hair, dressed in a blue gown with shimmery wings and a crown. They couldn't see the face though because the figure was wearing a mask. "All he's missing is a wand eh?" snickered Breda.

"Shut up Breda! Ed wouldn't dress in something like -" But Roy was cut off when he saw the mysterious person in blue stare at him, and then they were lost in the crowd.

'Phew! That was close, the last thing I need is for Roy to think I'm stalking him' Ed sighed as he smoothed out his dress. Why the heck am I wearing this stupid dress anyways? Oh yeah because of Winry...

Before the party...

"For the last time Winry I said NO!"

"But you'd look so adorable!"

"Argh I'd rather be regarded as sexy ''than cute''. Winry shrugged. "No problem" Then she started rummaging through Ed's closet. "I'm sure we can find some fishnets and a mini in here somewhere."

"wait-WHAT!"

Al sighed. "Big Brother stop acting so dramatic. She's trying to help you get this crush of yours , Ronald or whatever his name is."

"It's Roy" corrected Winry. Ed scowled, crossing his arms in front of him. "how many times do I have to tell you guys we're just FRIENDS, well barely since I hardly know the guy."

"and yet you're falling for him". Al pointed out. Ed opened his mouth to protest but was cut off by a snort from Winry. "Oh for crying out loud Ed, quit trying to play stupid! You can tell by the way the way he looks at you whenever you guys talk."

Al smirked. "It's his eyes, whenever people stare into them they can't help but to fall in love."

"Shut up Al!"

Winry sighed. "Well I don't see any fishnets or a mini, looks like the dress it is" The blond bristled, his eyes narrowing. "For the last damn time I am NOT wearing a dress at my own birthday masquerade party!"

"See? Why is it such a bid deal then? No one will be able to recognize you anyways!" Just then Inuyasha came in. "Yo everyone, what's up?"

"We're forcing him into a dress" replied Winry her eyes sparkling. Inuyasha stared at them as if they'd lost it. They probably had but it's not like any of them was going to admit it. "um...why?"

"apparently it's supposed to help me impress my ''crush''. Retorted Ed sarcastically. "and wearing a dress achieves this how? What chick digs a dude in a skirt?" Al smirked. "Who said anything about the crush being a girl?"

"..." Inuyasha cleared his throat. "um...I think I hear your Hohen calling me..so um" he jerked his thumb towards Edwards bedroom door and edged toward it slowly. Before they could say anything more he bolted. Winry turned back to Ed as if nothing had happened, her hands on her hips. "Ok shrimp. Either we do this the easy way or the hard way."

"WHO ARE YOU CALLING A SHRIMP? THIS COMING FROM A GIRL THAT CUDDLES WITH A WRENCH AT NIGHT!". Winry's eyes glinted dangerously. "hard way it is..."

~10 min later after lots of kicking, punching and loud swearing...~

"There!" Winry stood back to admire her handiwork. "all done...except that we're missing one thing"

"A gun so someone can shoot me now?" answered her best friend hopefully. "Don't be ridiculous Big brother you look fine."

"No I don't" Ed said with gritted teeth. "just look into the mirror Nii-san!" Ed sighed then did as his brother instructed. What he saw made him gasp. Damn Winry. He cocked his head to the said, 'is that me?'

"I couldn't decide between an elegant side half done bun or just leaving his hair down." Al shrugged. "either way will want to make Ronald run his hands through it."

"It's Roy" Ed corrected before he could stop himself. They two stared at him surprised then smirked. "ohhhh he's starting to call him by his real name instead of the usual bastard and jack ass." Ed cursed his reddening face. "Al I'm warning you.." he glowered.

"aww he's blushing too!" they teased.

"I mean it guys! shut up!"

~end of flash back~

Ed sighed 'oh well, what's done is done. And with that he went in search of his best friend and his brother.