Alright this is a chapter where some shocking things happen. People die; secrets are reviled that left everyone including me shocked. This chapter's ideas were given to me by my best friend. The whole death thing and secret is her idea I just managed to add it to my story so thanks kiddo. Also I'm aware that Edward and Alphonse did go to school in the series but it's my friggin story so it'll go my way :D

Chapter 6

Kairi

Shortly after Roy called the doctor he came back into the living room where Ed was silently running his fingers through Sami's multicolored hair.

"I called the doctor." Roy said. "The earliest he can get here would be sometime tomorrow." He added noticing Ed's face. "You okay?"

"I wonder what Kimbley's son said to Sami to make her punch him first. Elysia and Haru didn't exactly tell us." Edward said.

"I can't believe people at Sami's school are against us and even attacked Sami because of our relationship. She's a normal kid. She's not an alien, she's just a miracle." Roy replied. "It's even worse for her because she goes to high school. If Sami weren't a senior I'd have her home schooled." Roy said.

"We couldn't do that to her Roy. Sami has friends at her school and I won't drag her away from that. Sami and Drew both deserve to be normal kids just like we were as kids." Edward said. "I'll admit that Al and I didn't go to school because mom couldn't afford it but Al and I were alright because we learned from books easily. Winry managed to go to school because her parents got money for being surgeons and doctors during the war and before the war. She'd also teach us what she learned in school when she got home. How about you Roy? Did you go to school?"

"A boarding school. Hell of a place it was." Roy said.

"And you still turned out to be a player." Ed joked as Drew came into the living room and rubbed his eyes until he saw Ed and Roy.

"Mommy! Daddy!" Drew shouted and ran over.

"Quiet Drew. We don't want to wake your sister." Ed said as he picked his son up.

"Is Sissy okay?" Drew whispered.

"She got lucky. She'll be real sore for about a week so not glomping or tight hugs okay." Roy answered/

"Why don't you kiss it and make it better? Like when I get a boo-boo?" Drew asked. "It'll make the owies go away."

"Uh…we just don't want to hurt her further. Sami is really fragile right now." Ed came up with in a flash. "So, your uncle still asleep?"

"Uh-huh. Uncle kept me company, I missed you." Drew said.

"It's alright honey." Roy said kissing Drew's forehead. "I have to head back Ed. Riza can only cover for me for so long. Tell Major Cranky I was with her so I don't get yelled at."

"Al? Cranky? Good one." Ed laughed. "Al can't get mad to save his life." Ed said.

"You have no idea Ed. None what's so ever. Oh, before I go. When Al wakes up you should really tell him. We can't put this off much longer." Roy said.

"Tell me what?" Al asked.

"Al?! What are you doing up?"

"Mother nature called Duh." Al said. "What do you want me to do Brother wet the bed as if I was a seven year old again?"

"Oh, I forgot there wasn't a bathroom in the guest room. Sorry Al." Ed said and sighed. "Al come over here, Roy head to work."

"Alright." Roy said giving Ed a small peck on the cheek and the same to Drew and Sami. "Later guys. See ya Major Cranky." Roy said.

"Remind me to beat up Havoc." Al said as Roy closed the front door behind him. "How's Sami?" Al asked looking at her.

"Bruised ribs. She'll be on bed rest for at least a week." Ed said.

"So, what do you want to tell me?" Al asked.

"Drew, go up to your room and play okay. Maybe you should make your sister a get well card to help take the owies away." Ed said. "They can work just as well when it's a serious owie." Ed added.

"Okay Mommy." Drew added heading up to his room where his crayons and stuff were.

"Before I tell you what happened please don't hate us. We only did what we did because we were worried about your fever and didn't want to make it worse. Winry…Winry left you Al. The day you collapsed at work Sami and Haru went to the shop to let Winry know and to talk to her." Ed said getting up and heading over to get the note and ring and handed it to Al. "They didn't find Winry anywhere or anyone. Instead they found this. We don't think Winry's going to go back to the automail shop either."

Al unfolded the note and read the note while clutching his engagement ring. Al started to cry and read the note again multiple times before speaking.

"I was afraid of this. However…what would make her cheat on me and divorce me?" Al asked as he started to cry.

"Let's go to my room before we wake Sami." Ed said.

"To late." Sami moaned as sleep left her body. "Papa, can I please have some pain killers?" Sami asked.

"Sure honey. Do you want an ice pack to put on your ribs?"

"Uh-huh."

"Be back." Edward said heading to the kitchen.

"Uncle, I know I'm not Papa but can say something?" Sami asked.

"Of course." Al said

"Don't blame yourself." Sami said simply. "Aunt Winry's the one who screwed up by cheating on you when she had an excellent man here." Sami said and Al couldn't help but smile at what Sami told him.

"Thanks Sami." Al said ruffling his hand through Sami's hair so he'd know he wouldn't hurt her.

"Uncle, I'm not five." Sami groaned and tried to fix her hair.

"Oh I know." Al said smirking and handed Sami the engagement ring he held. "You know you Grandfather left that for Edward?" Al asked.

"How'd you get it then? I thought papa would've kept it." Sami said.

"Well he did for a while. That is…until Ed discovered he was gay." Alphonse said.

"How'd that happen anyways?"

"I honestly don't know. Edward won't tell me." Al said. "Apparently it had something to do with a giant bowl of pudding and a bet Havoc came up with."

"Pudding?" Sami asked.

"Yeah, I don't know. I think Havoc was drunk that day or he switched Cigarettes again. It was before he got together with Riza."

"Okay then." Sami said. "Let's hope for Elysia's sake that he doesn't turn out like Havoc. After all he hangs out with Havoc a lot at the base."

"I doubt he will. Haru seems like Hughes to me. I don't think we'll have to worry about too much. Despite being Fury's kid he's not a chicken or afraid to have fun when he can."

"That's sad because he's Fury's kid. He's not even related to Hughes." Sami said.

"Yet."

"Yet." Sami agreed.

Just then Ed came back in and carried a glass of water and a bottle of aspirin.

"Hey Al, can you help her sit up while I put this stuff down?" Ed asked.

"Sure thing." Al said.

As gently as Al could he lifted Sami and pulled her up so she'd be able to drink and swallow the water and medicine and when she did Al eased her back onto the couch when she was finished.

"Hey Papa?" Sami asked.

"Yeah Sam?" Ed asked.

"What was the bet Havoc made you and Dad do?"

"You're to young to understand." Ed blushed.

"I'm seventeen Papa."

"See! To young!" Ed replied. "If I told you I'd have to tell you the story of the bird and the bees."

"Havoc and Riza did that when I dated a kid in my class when I was twelve." Sami said. "Except he added Spongebob and Barney to it."

"Barney and Spongebob?" Ed asked.

"Must've been another one of his drunk days so Uncle Al calls it." Sami said.

"Drunk days? Damn what the hell did I miss while I was at war?" Ed asked.

"Drunk days are when Havoc gets drunk and does crazy stuff. When I find out about them I rate them." Al said. "I gave that day a four."

"I'd hate to see what a ten would be."

"I have a ten." Al said.

"Dear god. Okay what's a ten?"

"Havoc streaking down the street singing can't touch this. And every time he said this he pointed if you got my drift." Al said. "Scared me for life when I saw that out my window. I heard the singing and I looked and then BAM there was Havoc. I almost threw up."

"Alright, I'm never getting drunk around Havoc." Ed said. "Hey Al, do you still want to talk?"

"About Winry? Sami took care of that. Who knows, maybe I made a mistake. I mean Winry and I were childhood friends."

"If that's true how would you explain Kairi?" Ed asked. "She's your daughter, you and Winry wouldn't do things if you didn't have a connection." Ed said. "Who knows, Winry might realize she made a mistake and come back to you Bro."

"I just hope Kairi's alright. This has to be hard on her. She's only eight." Al said.

"I'm sure Winry will take care of her." Ed assured as the phone rang. "I'll get it." He added heading to the phone and picked it up. "Hello?"

"Is Alphonse Elric at this address? I was told by General Roy Mustang to call here for him." A woman asked.

"Who is this?" Edward asked.

"I'm nurse Andrews. I'm Schezka's daughter. Anyways, I need to talk to Mr. Elric."

"Al is very ill right now. I'm his older brother Edward Elric, please tell me." Ed said.

"Um…Mrs. Elric, her daughter and I guess her boyfriend or friend was involved in a serious car crash. Mrs. Elric and the man died at the scene."

"Of course." Ed said as he paled. "What about Kairi, her daughter and the baby Winry was carrying?"

"Baby? She was pregnant?"

"Yes."

"Well, more than likely the baby died. Kairi was hurt rather badly on the other hand but she'll fully recover."

"Thank god. Where's Kairi?"

"Resting in recovery. She had to be taken to surgery for some of her wounds but Alphonse can come down and visit."

"Alright, he's sick with a fever but we'll be there in a while." Edward said. "Thank you for the call."

"You're very welcome Mr. Elric." Nurse Andrews said as she hung up.

"Damn, my family is falling apart." Ed thought running a hand through his hair. "I'd better call Roy and have him come back home. Al should be with Kairi and I'm not letting Al drive with his fever so I can stay with Sami and Drew. I can deal with Riza later." Ed thought and called Roy's office.

"Mustang." Roy said angrily as he picked up.

"Honey, can you come back? I need to bring Al to the hospital. Winry and her boyfriend died in a car crash and Kairi's injured. He should be with her but I'm not letting him drive with his fever but I can't leave Sami alone."

"I can't leave Ed." Roy said. "The Fuhrer won't allow it. I'll ask Riza to head over. Once I can leave I'll head home and I'll take care of Sami and Drew alright?"

"Okay. We'll wait here for Riza." Ed said. "Love you."

"Me too. Just try to keep Al and Sami calm. Especially when it comes to Sami with her ribs." Roy added as he signed a document. "See you later." Roy added as he hung up the phone with a sigh. "Riza! Can you come here please?" He called and she came into the room.

"Yes sir?"

"Can you head to the house and stay with Sami and Drew? Al's daughter's in the hospital. Ed doesn't want Al driving there because he still has a fever." Roy said.

"Still? Has he seen a doctor?" Riza asked.

"The earliest they can see him is tomorrow." Roy added.

"Oh. That's good then at least he'll get seen by someone." Riza added. "Sure I'll head over. Let me just let Jean know first and I'll head straight there."

"Alright, thanks Riza."

"No problem. After all, I helped raise Sami, I kinda feel like the female figure in her life. Drew's got two male role models unless he never figures out Ed's actually a boy like him." Riza joked and Roy laughed. "Are you heading to the hospital after work to see her too?"

"No, I'll head home to watch Sami and Drew. You and Havoc have Shelby to take care of. I need to raise Sami and Drew anyways. I lost sixteen years with Sami I won't loose any with Drew. It honestly makes me regret being in the military." Roy said. "Not to be mean Riza, but please head to Havoc. Al really should be with Kairi."

"Oh right. Sorry sir." Riza said and she headed out and told Havoc and then headed to Ed and Roy's house and knocked on the door and Drew approached it.

"Who is it? If you're sales peoples we dun wan your crap." Drew said.

"Edward's doing no doubt." Riza thought sweat dropping.

"Unless you can make my mommy taller." Drew called.

"I HEARD THAT DREW!" Ed shouted.

"That's sad. Edward's own son, who's four years old is calling him short." Riza thought while laughing. "It's Aunt Riza."

"Mommy! Aunt Riza's here." Drew called. "Can I let her in?"

"Yes hon." Ed called back.

Drew reached up and opened the door with a smile on his face and moved out of the way so Riza could come in the house and he led her into the living room where Edward and Alphonse were finishing a quick meal and Sami was sleeping or at least seemed like she was.

"Hey Riza. Thanks for watching Sami and Drew." Ed said swallowing some water.

"Don't worry about it Edward." Riza said. "Al should be with his daughter. She'll have questions and be very scared after all."

"Riza, how should I tell Kairi Winry's dead?" Al asked. "I don't know how to do it. Sure I was around her age when Mom died and Aunt Pinako explained it to us but her mother's death is different than ours. Winry was in a way murdered."

"Well, don't mention it right away to her." Riza said. "After all, she'll be in pain and like I said she'll be scared. Just tell her gently and honestly answer her questions. Understand?"

"Yeah, thank you Riza." Alphonse said hugging her gently. "Can we go now Brother?"

"Sure thing Al. Drew, behave for Aunt Riza and remember you have to be in bed in two hours and you still need a bath." Edward said.

"Can I use wall paints?" Drew asked.

"Not today. You have a big day tomorrow. You start preschool." Edward added.

"Seriously?" Al asked. "I thought he'd start at the age of five."

"The school he's going to go to said he's mentally old enough. Plus since he's potty trained he's good to go." Edward explained.

"Drew's already start to be like his mommy." Al said.

"Don't encourage the whole mommy thing Al. you know I hate it I rather him call me papa like Sami does. I'm not a girl." Edward complained. "Come on let's go." Ed added dragging Al out of the room and ultimately out the door.

"I have weird parents." Drew sighed.

"Not really. They're nothing compared to my husband if he's drunk." Riza said.

"I know, that's why Uncle Al made a drunk scale." Drew said. " I dun know any stories but I know he has one."

"Leave it to Alphonse to come up with something like that." Riza sighed. (Al: HEY!) "It's a good thing you don't know any stories Drew. I sometimes think my husband should be in a mental ward." (Havoc: HEY!!)

"Really? Is he worse than Mommy's short rants?"

"Goodness, he still does that?" Riza sighed. "How about we go get your bath out of the way okay."

"Okay. Can I sleep out here with Sissy tonight? I'll sleep in my sleeping bag." Drew said.

"I don't think your parents will be happy about that. We'll see if your Dad makes it before bedtime and we'll take it up with him okay? Sami will be fine."

"Are you sure?"

"Positive. She's just really sore is all. I actually wonder if I should put Sami in martial arts classes so this doesn't happen should she go on an official mission."

"After she graduates you mean?"

"Yeah. She's not guaranteed a desk job like your father. She might have to travel often like your mother did." She added. " Now, go get your pajamas and meet me in the bathroom for your bath."

After the bath was finished and Drew was in his pajamas they went downstairs where Sami was reading one of Ed's alchemy books to pass the time when they entered the room. Riza went to sit in the armchair and Drew sat next to his sister with a smile on his face.

"Sami!" Drew shouted. "Aunt Riza's watching us for a while."

"Oh, I didn't honestly see you Riza." Sami said closing the book. "Where'd Papa, and Dad go?"

"Roy had to go back to work and Ed and Al went to the hospital to see Kairi. Winry and her boyfriend were killed in a car crash and Kairi was hurt during it."

"Oh my god, is she going to be okay?!" Sami asked shooting up and gasped when her ribs contracted. "Ow."

"Are you okay sis?" Drew asked.

"Yeah. Just a bad move on my part." Sami said as Riza helped her lye back down.

"Don't worry Sami, she'll be fine. You just have to stay calm and worry about yourself for now." Riza added. "Did you guys eat anything?"

"I did but not Sami." Drew added.

"How about hot dogs Riza asked.

"Sure why not." Sami added.

"I'll get right on it then."

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Edward and Alphonse walked through the emergency room's front doors and approached the front desk carefully just incase Al got dizzy.

"Can I help you?" A woman asked.

"My name is Alphonse Elric and this is my older brother Edward Elric. He got a call saying that my daughter is here." Alphonse said.

"A miss Andrews called me." Edward added.

"Oh, pardon me. I know where she is. She's up in the OR's recovery room right now." The woman said noticing sweat on Al's brow. "Mr. Alphonse sir, are you alright?"

"Yeah, I just have a small fever is all." Alphonse said. "I'm getting a check up tomorrow."

"I'm afraid you can't see your daughter then."

"Why the hell can't he?" Edward asked.

"Kairi is in serious condition right now. Although she will make a complete recovery if she is exposed to infections, such as fevers, her body might not be able to handle the infection if she manages to catch Mr. Alphonse's fever she could die."

"Hello! She's in a damn hospital! Germs are around every corner pretty much." Edward shouted.

"Brother calm down."

"I won't! You should be with her!"

"Excuse us for a minute." Al added dragging Edward away. "What's wrong with you Ed?"

"Me!? They won't let you see Kairi." Ed said.

"If I see her with my fever I can kill her. I lost Winry I won't lose her." Al said. "Do you think they'll let me in the morgue to see Winry?"

"I don't see why not." Ed said. "Come on, let's go ask."

They headed back to the main desk and the woman smiled happily at them.

"I'm sorry about my behavior." Edward replied bowing. "I'm just worried about my niece."

"I understand completely." The woman said.

"Can I see Winry? She's my wife…well I guess my ex-wife. She was cheating on me." Al asked.

"That I can do. I warn you though, she's…not…well whole." She said. "Also if you want Edward can go see Kairi."

"Is that wise?" Edward asked. "I've been taking care of Al. I have a phobia of sorts is all."

"Alphonse, what are or were your symptoms?"

"I just had a fever is all. I collapsed once, when I first got sick but that's it because that's when I found out Winry was cheating on me."

"How high was it?"

"Um…I don't know. I've just been resting. Medicine makes me feel worse, even children's medicine so we don't use it on me."

"Well, Edward will need to wear a mask then. Would you two like to see Winry first?"

"Why don't you go and see Winry and I'll go see Kairi." Edward suggested.

"Thanks Ed. If Kairi's awake will you tell her I love her?"

"Of course I will. I'll try to find her doctor and see if I can get any information for you on her condition and when she'll probably be released. You and Kairi can stay at our house as long as you like." Edward said. "Should I tell her, about Winry?"

"Only if she asks." Al said.

"Oh, she already knows. They were declared dead at the crash scene before she left to come here. We're the only morgue believe it or not. I know Central is so huge and yet we're the only morgue it just doesn't make sense to me since we have hundreds of funeral homes here." The woman said. "Poor girl was so distraught. I didn't know how to help her. I'll go get Nurse Andrews to lead Ed up there."

"Thanks again ma'am." Alphonse said.

After a few minutes Edward was taken upstairs while Al was lead to the morgue. Once Al got down there, there were two tables in the middle of the room and Al knew one was Winry and the other was her boyfriend.

The nurse who led Al down to the morgue left to give Al some privacy with his ex-wife as he said his final goodbyes.

WARNING TO READERS!! THE NEXT PART IS GRAPHIC IF YOU WANT YOU CAN LEAVE TO THE NEXT CHAPTER OR UNTIL YOU SEE THE BOLD LETTERING AGAIN!! YOU WILL KNOW EXACTLY HOW WINRY LOOKS FROM THE HEAD DOWN TO HER COLLAR BONE IT'S NOT PRETTY.

Al took a deep breath and pulled back the bloody sheet far enough that it reached her collar bone to find Winry severely burned, gashes along her head and the collar bone and probably farther than that but Al didn't pull the sheet further back but could see more blood spots on the sheet in various places.

Al could tell by the blood spots and from what he could see her shoulder was dislocated and lost at the elbow down. All of Winry's hair was burned off and Al tried to hold back the steadily growing amount of nausea he had. He ran to a near by garbage can and threw up. Once Al got his bearings back he walked over to Winry again and pulled her remaining hand out from underneath the sheet and held her hand.

"Winry, you don't have to worry, I'll take care of Kairi and Ed, Roy, Sami and Drew too. I just want you to know that I don't blame you for anything that's happened. I…I just got angry." Al said as tears ran down his face. "I love you Winry." Al added placing a small peck on Winry's unchared cheek. "Good bye Honey." Al added

OKAY THE COST IS CLEAR YOU CAN READ AGAIN. SORRY ABOUT THE SMALL LEVEL OF GORE IF YOU CAN EVEN CALL IT THAT. I JUST WANTED TO WARN PEOPLE AHEAD OF TIME JUST INCASE THERE ARE SQUEAMISH PEOPLE OUT THERE

He covered Winry's body back up and looked over at the second covered body.

"Hmm. I wonder what Winry's boyfriend looked like." Al thought.

For once, Alphonse couldn't help but be curious and walked over to the second body and saw the muscular build and a lone blond curl in the middle of his forehead and automatically recognized it.

"ARMSTRONG!?"

Well, there you have it. The end of the chapter. And yes Armstrong is the mysterious boyfriend Winry cheated on Alphonse with. I don't support this paring at all but it's different I think so why not. Besides, they're dead so it's not gonna really matter anyways, and no I will not write a story about Winry and Armstrong's relationship. I dun think so lol. The next chapter will take a while because I got a lot to do. I'm going on vacation (again) for six days, my birthday is this Tuesday, and then when I get back School starts the following week and my school is having problems dealing with my schedule so I have to go and see what I can do about that.

Well I hoped you enjoyed the chapter. Please review the story I know there are people out there reading this. my account tells me this and I'd love to hear anything you people have to say. Not to be used as a brag but if you review I also read your stories and review them once I get the chance