The blonde angel

Chapter 8 has arrived! I'm soooooo sorry it's been so long. I've been drawing my manga and had things going on that have interfered (I've gone slightly insane is the gist of it) But! Everything is fine and I've decided Edward and Roy need to have a little 'distraction' if you know what I mean. Nightly sex and the odd scuffle with Envy is okay, but I need to add a little excitement, a little bit of a mix up in the story. I've had writer's block with this thing for weeks, so never really continued it. But no one has really read it lately I don't think so it needs updating. I realise there are lots of sexy times in this story and it will be hell to draw, but where would a yaoi be without them?

There may be many more chapters, but for now I'll concentrate on this one...

Possible spoilers. (unless you've seen or read like, the first half of the series or so. Waaaay after the first couple episodes you should be fine.)

Now I realise Edo-kun isn't this helpless young guy, but hey it's fanfiction, they act as the writer tells them to.

Edo-kun: Crazy lady say what?

On with the show! Sorry Edo-kun ^_^'

Sorry for ranting but I think you deserve an update.

On with the story!

Edward woke up the happiest he'd ever been that morning. Despite the fact that the weather outside was miserable, it in no way depicted the mood of the two men currently getting ready for work. The night before seemed like a very beautiful dream. Candles, rose petals and the hottest guy in the world. As they both had work, they had their breakfast and kisses and set out for the office.

The day was going great. So far, 5 people had felt the wrath of Edward Elric for calling him short, or something in that family of words, Roy had drunk about 6 cups of coffee and insulted near enough everyone in his field of vision, and Riza had fired off half her ammo at the Colonel alone. Guess she was easily offended.

Later that afternoon, Roy had given Edward a mission that could lead into the next day.

"No sweat, if there's anything to be done, I can handle it." Edward grinned. Roy sighed as usual, and since Riza was out of the room, the two stole a quick kiss.

"Be careful Edward. I'd go insane if something happened to you." Roy whispered lovingly.

"Don't worry Roy. I love you." Edward beamed. Roy smiled and kissed him again.

"You too." And the two seperated.

Edward was given a lift to a huge house where his next assignment was. He would have been here with Al, but he hasn't seen much of him lately.

"Really gotta go see him soon." Edward thought to himself. He walked up to the house and knocked on the door, only to find the door ajar. He cautiously took some steps inside, it was surprisingly dark.

"Hello? Anybody here?" He called. "Huh, guess not." Instead of concentrating, Edward immediately ran to the first room he came across, which was snarling at him it appeared.

Without a sound, Edward was taken by surprise. He was hit on the back of his head, knocked clean out.

Several hours passed, and Edward started to stir.

"Ow dammit. My-" That was when Edward noticed something out of the ordinary. His right arm was missing, he was half dressed and bound to a wall. He heard footseps clicking away towards him. The door creaked open, and a shadowy figure appeared.

"Ah, so nice to see you awake. You're going to make the perfect specimen for my experiments. Edward Elric." His voice was smooth and creepy and... struggled to see against the light radiating from behind him.

"Just who the hell are you?" He asked, trying to break free. The person laughed.

"You of all people should know. After all, I took you into my house, you played with my daughter. Ringing any bells?" He laughed again, and walked off. If only he could remember the name that was on the file. Let's see...Shou Tucker!

"The sewing life alchemist? I thought you got taken out after Scar 'visited' you." Edward struggled. Tucker stopped just as he was at the door frame.

"So you do remember. I've been waiting for the day when we would meet once more. I'm going to make you suffer Edward. You're going to pay for making my life a misery. When I was discovered, I lost my title, my original home and my sanity. But now, I can create something even better! I'm going to be rich!" Yelled Tucker. This didn't sound good. If Edward didn't find his arm soon, he was going to be in trouble.

There was no way to escape. His left hand was tied firmly to the wall, palm up. His right arm was missing and he didn't have much in the way of combat space. He looked around the room, and found no resemblance to Tucker's old residence. It was all completely new, and that was a bad thing. Roy knew that this mission might take him to the next day, but Edward knew this was going to go on a lot longer than that. He knew Roy would worry if he didn't see him at all tomorrow. Edward may not be the most punctual, but he usually reports back to the office everyday.

For what seemed like hours, Edward sat in the dark room. It smelled of decay and rot, churning Edward's stomach. There was only one other time he smelled something so horrible, and he'd rather not relive it. Soon, Tucker came back to check on Edward, and left again. There were soft sobs next door, but nothing was clear. A door closed and footsteps dwindled into the distance.

Back at the office, Roy was just getting ready to leave when Edward popped into his head. Luckily, Riza was stood next to him.

"Lieutenant? Do...do you think Edward will be okay on this one?" Roy asked, looking her in the eyes with his face riddled with worry. Riza furrowed her brow.

"All we can do is wait. Edward's capable of almost anything, he's been through a lot worse. We'll just have to wait it out sir. Good night." She replied, and left. Roy was still sat in his chair, his mind buzzing wildly over whether or not Edward would be okay.

The next day appeared, but Edward was unaware. He'd begun to weaken from lack of nourishment. His mind was in overdrive, and all he could think about was Roy.

"I hope he's doing okay. I have to try and find a way out of here soon or I'm gonna die." Edward mumbled to himself. A tear trickled down his nose as he bowed his head in sadness. He was slowly breaking down, Tucker was doing his job. It had only been one day, and Edward was already starting to lose his mind. It wasn't a good sign. Time after time, Edward sturggled against the restraint. He tired himself out over and over, until a faint voice echoed from the halls.

"There's no breaking those. They were put in place with alchemy, and we both know you can't use it without both hands." Tucker chuckled.

Edward growled in anger and frustration. He had to find a way out of here. His mind was already starting to fall apart, and he needed it if he were to continue being a dog of the military.

"You're wrong. I'll...I'll find a way...and when I do...YOU'RE GOING TO PAY!" Edward yelled. Tucker laughed again, and walked away. Soon, more screams and evil laughter resounded throughout the halls. Edward tried to block it out, but it broke through his skull. The horrible cries bounced around his skull like a ball.

Roy was still at his desk, his fingers tapping the wood in an unsteady rhythm. His impatience and lack of sleep were getting to him. He knew this was going to be a long mission, but shouldn't Edward have come back by now? He always finished early, and anyone he told would just say to wait it out, he'll be back. So he did. He gave Edward a little credit.

"One more day. One more day and then it's time to search for Edward...I'll never forgive myself if something happens to him." Roy muttered to himself.

One more day passed. Edward still hadn't returned. Riza walked in, just as Roy had his hand on the phone.

"Sir, is everything okay?" She asked, her brow furrowing. Roy looked up at her.

"FullMetal still hasn't returned and I'm getting worried." Roy replied, his face full of worry lines.

"Okay. Calm down, you look like you haven't slept at all these past few days. Are you okay?" Roy didn't answer that. He hadn't slept at all, his mind was too full of fear for his angel. Riza's heart went out to Roy. She hadn't had any personal ecperience in this kind of thing, but she knew it was tearing Roy apart from the inside. There was only one thing left to do...

Inside the Tucker residence, Edward was close to completely losing his mind. He was forced to witness the cruel experiments being conducted by Tucker, and he couldn't do anything to help them. He became so helpless, his voice was leaving him. But that time came when it was Edward's turn. He didn't fight, he had no means to. He'd seen enough and didn't have his other arm. He looked around the rooms for his arm, and a familiar glint of silver caught his eye. . . His arm. He may be down, but he wasn't out. He looked around at Tucker, and gave him one big shove with his arms. He stumbled toward the room with his arm, but Tucker grabbed his leg. He kicked out his left leg and caught the maniac square in the nose. He took another run and grabbed his arm.

His auto-mail was ready to be re-attached, but he wasn't given the chance. Tucker pounced from out of nowhere and swung at Edward. He was caught unawares and sent flying. He hit the wall with a bone cracking thud, and blood trickled down his Edward blacked out, there was evil cackling and the feint sound of a door exploding open. He tried to stay awake, but the blow to his head took it's toll. Everything went black, and after the bump it was all a mystery to him.

Roy had burst in through the door, gloves and followers at the ready.

"Shou Tucker! You are under arrest for the kidknap and illegal experimentation of Edward Elric, and several dozen young children. Surrender or be terminated!" He yelled, his eyes aflame. He looked around to see Edward, bleeding and slumped in a corner. The flames grew higher and his heart went haywire. Tucker chuckled. He wasn't planning on going quietly.

"Oh really?" He said, running and grabbing Edward under his chin. "Well, I think your little friend here would disagree." He chuckled. Edward must have been out cold, because 'little' would have aroused anger if he were just asleep. Roy's eyes welled up, and his anger flew out of control.

"I'm giving you one last chance! Release they boy and come with me!" Roy yelled, one last time. Tucker shifted toward the back of the room, dragging Edward with him. As it turns out, he wasn't willing to comply. Almost a minute too late, Roy saw the transmutation circle at their feet.

"Sorry, but this boy is going to be my ticket to wealth." He grinned. Roy ran at him, his arms outstretched to Edward.

The light of the circle began to shine, Roy's eyes widened in fear. In one swift movement, one fist hit Tucker and the other scooped up Edward. There was barely enough time to escape the circle. The tip of Roy's uniform was caught in the blast, and he used his own body to shield his young angel. He sat up onto his elbows and looked at Edward. His face was a little contorted in pain, stained in blood.

"Edward, I'm so sorry I'm late." Roy whispered. He stroked Edward's face gently with his hand. Edward stirred, his eyes fluttering open.

"R-Roy?" Edward croaked. His vision blurry, and almost instantly went back out again. Roy shifted his weight to his feet, Edward cradled in his arms. What was left of Tucker was being covered over and a report filed about his 'work'.

Roy picked up Edward's arm, and carried both it and him out to safety. He never once took his eyes off of Edward's. His lips curled in a gentle smile as tears rolled down his cheeks. He got into a car with Havoc, prepped for a trip to the hospital.

"So, usual trip to a private doctor?" Havoc asked, a grin on his face and a cigarette fresh in his mouth. Roy smiled, and held Edward close.

"No. Take me home, I'll take care of him there." And Havoc did what he was told.

Later that afternoon, Edward stirred again. And again, the first thing he saw was Roy's eyes. Roy looked worried, because he knew that Edward must have had a horrible time.

"Edward? Can you hear me, are you okay?" He asked. Edward sat bolt upright and held Roy tighter than he ever had, afraid to let go for even a moment.

"Oh Roy! I was so scared! I thought you weren't coming for me." He wept, tears staining Roy's uniform. Roy hushed Edward, stroking his head to comfort him.

"I know Edward I'm sorry. I should have known when you didn't come home. Please forgive me." He said, hugging Edward's shoulders. The two of them sat there for what felt like an eternity. Roy was thinking the same line over and over, never hesitating on it for a second...

Forgive me Edward.

An hour or so had passed, and Edward finally calmed down. But something was off about him. He sat in silence under the covers, his knees tucked into his chest. He was staring into the palm of his right hand. Every now and then, a tear would roll down his cheek. Roy wanted to talk to him, but didn't know what to say. He walked into his room and sat next to Edward.

"Edward? Are...are you alright?" Roy asked. Edward was silent for a moment, then spoke.

"I was so scared...Tucker was...he was going to use me. And I couldn't do anything to help those children that he'd murdered before me. I was useless and it was all because of my stupid automail! So no Roy, I'm not alright..." Edward yelled, throwing a pillow across the room. He panted from the outburst, and Roy was shocked, but didn't say anything. Edward buried his face in the remaining pillow. Roy was speechless. How could he be so stupid? Of course Edward wasn't going to be okay. He probably heard everything that went on in those rooms.

Roy grabbed Edward's shoulders, pulling him in for a hug. His eyes filling with tears, and his heart doing backflips.

"If only I'd known...I would have never let you go Ed. I know I keep saying this, but I'm so sorry. I'll never forgive myself for what happened to you. I'm supposed to look after you and I failed." Roy wept, shaking slightly. Edward looked up to see Roy in his moment of weakness. Edward was lost for words. His lover was sat weeping for him, feeling guilty that he couldn't reach him in time. But there was no need to be.

"Roy..." Edward whispered, placing his hands on either side of Roy's face. "You don't need to feel guilty...I forgive you. There was no way you could have known, please don't be sad anymore." He smiled, and gave Roy a soft kiss. Roy wrapped his arms around Edward's waist, and hugged him closer. One hand gently hugging his waist, the other at the back of his head. They parted, and hugged each other properly, Edward now straddling Roy.

Roy pushed Edward back a little to look into his eyes. Those gorgeous golden orbs, sparkling from the tears.

"Thank you Ed...I...I love you." Roy smiled. Edward smiled back, and more hungrily than last time kissed him. His tongue invaded Roy's mouth, dancing and swirling around each other. Moans erupting as both men were steadily turned on by the kiss alone, eyes still holding a few tears.

This was just the beginning of Edward's healing process...

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