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-Last time in Amestris-
"Agony! It's just rain, we aren't going to melt!" a voice called from behind. I turned to Al, smiling sheepishly as I slowed down again. Oops, bet I looked pretty stupid trying to run from the rain. "S-Sorry.. It's j-just c-c-cold," I stammered, dropping his hand. He then pulled off the red coat and put it over my shoulders, "There, no need to scream."
My cheeks tingled and I knew I was blushing. I pulled the edges of the coat closed over my chest and smiled and we walked side by side. "I'm sorry about Raevyn, Alphonse. I really am," I whispered, looking at him from the corner of my eye. "Don't be. It wasn't your fault she died." I reached for his hand, "It's not yours, either, so if you start beating yourself up for her death I'll strap you to a bed and tickle you all day. Got it?"
Present
Al smiled as he looked down at his feet, "Yeah… Sorry." My brow rose slightly. Were all Als like this? Saying sorry when it wasn't needed? This made me laugh a bit. "Al… Why are you apologizing?" I chuckled, turning my head to him. He blinked and shrugged, his grey eyes holding the tiniest bit of confusion. "What happened to the Alphonse I know? The one who ALWAYS has to think things through?" I asked him, lacing my fingers with his as the Rockbell residence came into my line of sight. "I guess it's just normal for me to apologize for things like that.."
"Trivial things?" I said, narrowing the words 'things like that'. He nodded, the stray droplets of rain shaking off of his hair. "I guess saying sorry for apologizing so much is a bit stupid, isn't it?" he mumbled, giving a sheepish smile. I sighed and mock-punched his arm with my free hand, "Yes, it is. That just proves my point." A flash of silver came across my sight and there was a sharp pain in my head. "There you are! We were worried!" an angry Winry spouted. My back found it's way to the ground and I rubbed the now healing place on my forehead. "Geez, Winry! Someone would think you caught me trying to kill the poor boy! It's REALLY bad if it hurts someone like me!"
The wrench that had just about knocked my head off lay innocently in my lap as I sat up. Winry growled slightly while I pushed myself to my feet, being helped by a shaking Alphonse. "Have you not noticed that it's NIGHT? You didn't even say anything! Just left!" she screamed. I sighed as I was helped up into the house and returned the killer wrench, "Sor-ry! Nobody gave me the memo saying I had to have permission to leave." Winry pointed her wrench at me in a menacing way. "Well, now you know. Don't forget it!" she spat. "Pfft. I'll be lucky if I can remember my own freaking name!"
_-X-_
Germany
The door opened and I turned to see a depressed looking Alfons. My mind fluttered to a stage of worry, "A-Al? What's wrong?" The tall blond ignored me, stepping to the small room him and Edward shared and stuffing a few days' worth of clothes into his briefcase. I padded towards the door, my stomach twisting in knots. Ed looked at Alfons strangely. The familiar blue orbs were darkened with sadness as he stood up, making his way back out of the apartment. "You've got to stop making those rockets! All those people want them for is to attack my world!" Ed called, following him down the stairs.
A flash of movement and he was knocked back, bones crunching as they hit the sharp corners. There was also a loud caughing fit, followed by blood. The crimson pool on Alfons's hand made my eyes widen. "You have no right to tell me anything! This is my world, and I want there to be proof that I lived in it!" he screeched before running out the door. Tears formed on my lashes and I ran out after him, gripping his arm harshly when I caught up. "What is wrong with you?" He kept his gaze directed away from me, trying to pull his arm free. "I'm fine. It's just a little cough," he replied. My eyes narrowed and I squeezed his arm harder. "Alfons," I growled. "A LITTLE cough does not bring blood." He relaxed and sighed softly," I know…"
My hand uncurled from his jacket slowly, "Why didn't you tell anyone?" An arm wrapped around my shoulders and pulled me close against him as he started walking. "I didn't want anyone to worry about me. Looks like I can't avoid that now," he rasped. My eyes squeezed shut as I leaned against him, following him to the factory. "I worry about EVERYTHING. You should've told me about this." I felt rain starting to fall as he spoke, "It wasn't important.."
My arm wrapped around his middle and I sighed, "Of course was important. You're DYING, Alfons. How would that not be important?" How could it not be? More improtantly, how could he not THINK it was important? "True.." he muttered under his breath. I stopped him and got up on my tip-toes, kissing his nose. "No more secrets like that, alright?" I sniffled, tears starting to blur my vision. His lips curled up into a sad smile, "Alright…"
"How much longer do you have?"
"Not long."
_-X-_
Amestris
My eyes fluttered open to see Al towering over me, but tunred away. I also saw another figure that I recognized. Wait….Make that two. "J-Just do it! I want to go where mommy is!" Wrath growled from inside an enlarged Gluttony's mouth. Blood sprayed everywhere as I sat up. "W-Wrath?" I squeaked, jumping up to my feet. Wrath looked away from me, waiting for Al to do his alchemy. "Want help?" I asked, walking up beside the brunet. He nodded slightly and looked down at the transmutation circle on the ground. Two claps rang out and we both crouched down, slamming out palms into the ground.
My Dearest Stars,
Hello. How are you? It's been quite a while. I guess all has been well...ish.. Help us find Alphonse's brother... Possibly my sister? Maybe?
Atienne: HAI! I gots some reviewwwssss! Yay!
Ed: sorry Ems. No love for you. I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOU!
Atienne: eh-heh. sorry Ems. No cookies either. I ran out of cookies. Besides, you don't count.
Alphonse:So. you know what this chapter means. this little fic is about over :O
Adryenne: NOOOOESSSS! Wait, why do I care?
Alfons: NO! i has to DIE!
Atienne: yup. your gonna die. maybe.
ALphonse: well. you know the drill. REVIEW! WE WILL BE TORTURED!
Atienne: You kill me when you no review TT^TT
Agony: yup. That means no update until i get at LEAST 3. More would be nice *hopeful*
Alfons: *pats Ati-chan's head* it's ok. they'll review... i promise. if they don't review, then I'll make myself cry.
Ed: O_o that'll be creepy. PLS DON"T MAKE HIM CRY!
Atienne: by the way, just in case you didn't realize, Anonymous Reviews are enabled! PLZ REVIEW!
