It was a few months after their wedding that things started to change a bit. One morning, Edward woke up alone in the bed, he was surprised, because, usually, he was the first to wake up. He got out of bed and heard strange noise coming from their bathroom. He went toward it and saw Winry throwing up. He went beside her and hold back her hair, trying to sooth her by stroking gently her back. A few moments later, she had finished throwing up. He could see she was tired, he wrapped an arm gently around her.
- Are you okay Winry?
- Yes, it's nothing
- You sure? Maybe I should call a doctor
- No, it's okay, don't worry Ed.
- At least rest a few more hours, you don't have any customers this morning, and you look exhausted, if you aren't better this afternoon, I'll call the doctor okay?
- Okay, I guess I need some rest
He went with her to their room and made sure she was comfortable before leaving toward his study to work.
A few hours later, she came downstairs, looking perfectly fine, Edward was reassured and she went to work too. The day went quite well.
Though the next morning the same things happened.
- Winry, I really think I should call the doctor, you really look sick.
- Don't worry Ed, I'm alright
- Just go rest a bit, and if tomorrow's the same, we'll call the doctor okay?
- Okay Ed, but you'll see, tomorrow, everything will be alright.
- I hope so, he mumbled
And though, this day went as the previous one, after a few hours of rest, Winry looked fine and started working on some automails.
But though, the next morning, Edward saw her again throwing up.
- Okay, Win just go to bed, I'll call the doctor, and we'll see what's wrong, I hate to see you like that
- I guess it's not a bad idea, I'm starting to think I'm really sick.
- Don't worry Win, I'm sure everything will be okay, I just want to check
- Yeah sure
And so, an hour and a half later, the doctor arrived.
- Good morning Mr. Elric, you called me this morning, what's wrong?
- Good morning, it's Winry, she's been throwing up every morning for three days, it worries me
- Okay, I'll try to see what's going on
- I'll take you to our room, she's resting, she's really tired.
He went to their room and after a few moments he exited the room.
- So, how is she?
- I don't know yet, I have to pursue some test, but I can tell you that it's nothing to worry about.
- When will you have the results?
- Tomorrow or the day after I think
- Thank you
He went back to their room.
- Are you feeling better Win?
- A little
- Stay in bed for a bit more time
- Can you stay here with me?
- Of course, just let me go grab a book and I'll be back
- Thanks
And so they spent a few hours like that, in the afternoon, Winry felt okay again and went back to work. It was quite nice.
The next morning, Winry was sick again, but less than before and wasn't too tired afterwards. Edward was less worried. She could start working quite early this morning. At the end of the day, the phone rang.
- Winry Elric on the phone, how can I help you?
- Mrs. Elric, Dr. Kally on the line, I have the results of the tests from yesterday.
- Oh, so, what was wrong with me?
- Nothing was wrong Mrs. Elric, in fact, I think I have quite a good news for you
- What is it?
- You're pregnant, congratulation
She gasped in surprise
- Mrs. Elric, are you alright?
- Yes, yes, I was just surprise
- Oh, okay, I have to go Mrs. Elric, good evening
She didn't really know how she would break the news to Edward.
- Winry?
She hadn't heard him coming
- Ed?
- Who was it?
- It was Dr. Kally, she had the results from the tests
- Oh, so, what was it?
- Ed, I think you should sit down
- Oh, okay he said grabbing a chair. So, what is it?
- Ed, I… I am pregnant
- What?
- I'm pregnant Ed
- You… We are going to have a child?
- Yes Ed
- That's… that's… that's great!
He said, standing up to hug Winry and spinning her around.
- You're so amazing Winry, you can do what alchemy will never be able to do, you can create life
- You know, I wasn't alone to do it, she retorted
- Yes, but you're still amazing
- Thank you Ed.
Suddenly he stood up excited
- We have to tell everyone the news!
- We don't have to tell them immediately
But Ed was already by the door
- Come on Winry, we should at least go tell it to Pinako
- Yes, I guess she would like to know.
So they both walked toward Pinako's house, which was nearby.
- Hey old hag, guess what?
- What is it shrimp?
- Winry's pregnant!
PInako gasped in surprise.
- What?
- I'm pregnant Granny, I'm gonna have a baby!
- That's great Winry
And after a few more minutes, they went back to their house.
A few days later, they received a phone call.
- Edward Elric on the phone, how can I help you?
- Hi Edward, Maes Hughes on the phone
- Oh, hi Mr. Hughes
- Ed, I've got a few weeks off, and I wanted to take Gracia and Elycia somewhere nice. Would it be possible for us to stay with you for two weeks?
- Of course, Winry will be glad to see Elycia and Gracia, when are you arriving?
- We should be there in two days. Thank you a lot Ed
- No problem, see you soon
And so he hung up.
- Hey Win
- What is it Ed?
- The Hughes are coming here for holydays to have some fresh air, they're going to stay for two weeks
- Oh, that's great, it's been a long time since I saw them.
- Yeah, they should be there in two days.
- Ok
And so, two days later, the Hughes arrived, they were glad to be there, able to spend some good time relaxing. After they had settled, they gathered in the living room to hear what Edward and Winry wanted to tell them.
- You'll never guess what great news we have!
- What's the news? Elycia asked impatiently
- I'm pregnant! Winry told them
Gracia and Maes both gasped in surprise
- You'we gonna have a baby, Elycia shouted, excited
- Yes Elycia, I'm gonna have a baby.
- That's great Winry, congratulation
- Thank you Gracia
- So, how long are you?
- Just one month
After a few minutes, Ed and Maes left the room.
- So Edward, how do you take the news?
- I'm really nervous and afraid not to be able to be a good father, but I don't show it in front of Winry, I don't wanna worry her.
- It's normal to be nervous, don't you remember me when Gracia was pregnant?
- Oh, I remember very well
- Then, I guess compared to me you're not too nervous
- Yeah, guess you're right
And so time continues to pass like that, everything was going perfect
