FORBIDDEN

How can something so wrong...

Feel so right?

~Tabitha Suzuma

Ten Years Prior...

"But mother! Al started it!"

"But I am almost finish with dinner, and you know what happens when you two fight!" Trisha Elric waved her spatula in the air at Ed, who was pouting and looked as if he was about to complain further. "OI...I'll go find him then."

The young Edward huffed and puffed out the front door. He stomped all around Rizembole in attempt to find his younger-by-one-year brother. Ed's gaze soon stopped at a familiar figure sulking alongside the side river creek. Ed smirked as he made his way to his brother. They started to do this very often now. They would get into a fight and Al would get so angry he would storm out of the house and stay by the river until Ed was sent out by their mother to find him.

As Ed moved closer, Al looked back, got up as quickly as he could, and prop his fists up for another physical round. But all Ed did was stare intently, turn the other way, and walk back home. Al took this sign and followed his brother calmly back to their residence.

"Blanc!" (pronounced Bl - ā - nt)

"Rosé!" (pronounced Row - eh - zeh)

"Blanc De Blance Champagne is better, so we should get it!"

"Onee-Chan! Rosé Champagne has less alcohol in it-you just want to get drunk!"

Ed and Al was outside of Xing's community store arguing over which champagne to buy for the New Years countdown that night. It was their first time celebrating, so they both have different point of views on how the want their first time to happen. Al wanted to get the smooth, crystallized sparkling wine named Rosé Gamph Champagne, but Ed had her eyes on Blanc De Blance Champagne-which was more of an alcoholic beverage than crystal wine.

Ed and Al stared determinedly in each others eyes, neither one giving any sign of giving up. Al rolled his eyes in such a hilarious way-which made Ed burst into loud laughter.

"BWAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA! You should have seen your face!"

Al smiled, slightly happy that he cheered his big sister's mood. Al crossed his arms and came back with his usual retort. "Can't believe you can see my face from all the way down there, "little" big sister."

Ed pouted that she had nothing to say. Then her eyes went wide when she realized what he said. "WHO ARE YOU CALLING SO LITTLE SHE COULD FIT THROUGH THE CRACKS IN THE CEMENT?!"

Al blinked. "Sis, I didn't even say all of that." he smirked as he made his way into the grocery store. Ed made a face. "MEH, whatever. That's what you MENT! All I know is that we are gonna get Blanc Champagne whether you like it or not." she mumbled to herself before following her brother.

After about two hours later, Ed and Al finally left the store with at least seven bags in each of their hands and giggling and laughing. It was an enjoyable experience for them both-if you would cancel out the arguing once again over which champagne is to be bought. And let's not forget the "episode" Ed ranted on and on about his fist to the face when a 3 year old smacked her butt and said, "nice ass.". And poor cashier who had to sit there and listen to a brother and a sister argue over who was going to pay 2,000 yen.

Thier laughter died down to exhaustion when they reached the quiet alley way- a shortcut to the palace. They walked in silence until Ed broke it.

"Hey Al, remember back then when we were little kids, when we fought? Hah! You always got so mad that you stay at the river until I came to get you."

Ed sneered before continuing. "when you were down there, what did you do? What did you think about?"

Al chuckled. "I sometimes just...stare into the water and look at the fish. But usually, I just think about how much I wanted to run away or something like that."

The both busted into laughter, imagining a little boy mad at his older brother. Really, how harmful is a little brother?

They reached the palace just in time to spend their remaining time on decorating the family room with streamers, balloons that said "2014!", party hats, and place bottles of Blanc AND Rosé champagne bottles on the wooden table in the middle of the room that was surrounded by couches and other comforts.

Ed and Al looked at their work in complete satisfaction. Al looked at the clock that ticked on the wall. "Sis! It's already 11:40! Call in Ling and the Colonel." and with that, Ed nodded and set out to find the two while Al channel surfed the radio until he found a station where people were talking about midnight and a countdown.

Ed returned with Roy and Ling as they all took their places on nearby couches and and recliners.

11:45

Al looked over at his sister. She was staring at the radio and listening to the voices, not noticing the worried and complexed look on Al's face. When should...I tell her? He thought.

11:50

Al was fidgeting and worrying even more now. He knew he had to tell her. But how?! This was-for them- their first time celebrating New Years. They never had enough money in Rizembole, and they were too busy chasing after the Philoshopher Stone to celebrate it in Central or anywhere else.

11:55

Ok, this was his limit. "Hey, Onee-Chan, Can I talk to you...in private?" Ed and Roy looked over at Al. Roy was a little curious, since was considered Al "competition", but to his dismay, Ed got up and followed his little brother out the door.

Al guided Ed out into the hallway an into a rose-filled balcony. It was weird how those roses can still be blooming in the late winter, but Edward didn't care-she wanted to know why Alphonse called her out here on such an important occasion. They both leaned on the semi-cold balcony fence in complete, uncomfortable silence.

11:57

"So?" Ed asked impatiently. Al bit his bottom lip. "Remember earlier...when we were talking about our fights when we were small? How I would always go by the river stream?" Ed smiled at the memory as it was told. "Yeah. What about it, Al?"

"I lied."

Ed blinked. Then studied his brothers face. "Al...what do you mean 'I lied'? I've seen you all the time near the river when I came to get you. It never fails..." Al let his head fall. Then he looked up, trying to smile. But his eyes looked as if it was about to cry. "N-no, I didn't mean that. It's when..uh...when I said that...I would think about how running away. Well..." Alphonse's voice trailed off as he glanceagin Edwards eyes. Then, in one sudden swift movement, he hugged Ed tightly to his chest. Ed looked confused. "A-Al?"

"I-I...I wasn't really thinking of running away from you! I...I was worried! I would sit there and cry, hoping from the bottom of my heart that you would come for me, rescue me, and take me back to the home you made for me. Back then, the first time I left, I got homesick and got lost by the river stream. I prayed and prayed for you to find me. And then you came to save me. I...loved that feeling...you by my side was wonderful to me. So I went there every time we fought..." Ed felt tears trickle down her neck and to her back.

"A-Al..."

Al broke the hug and stared into Ed's eyes. The golden pairs still shone so very brightly against the darkness that surrounded them. Those gopairs eyes belonged to someone who protected Al, and gave him a place in life-beyond the sadness and loneliness he had.

Loneliness... Al thought. I wonder if Ed felt that way sometimes too.

Al leaned forward. Their lips touched gently and warmed them both. The bitter coldness from outside soon felt long gone.

12:00

Fireworks filled the dark sky outside the balcony fence, splashing colorful, beautiful vivid colors. The colors reflected off the tender warm kiss taken place on the rose decorated balcony. After the tender kiss, Al hugged Ed again, but tighter than before.

What was this feeling? It was stirring in her stomach rapidly. She knew it was wrong-brother and sister relationships are rarely accepted in Xing. But right now, she didn't care whether it was right or wrong. She felt at ease with Al-yet she loves him. Should it matter if they are related? If they love each other, then that's how they feel. But then...

Roy.

She knows she loves Roy. Christmas Day proved it. She sighed. How in the world did she end up loving TWO?! Roy and Al respected each other-well, at least around Ed. They would say, "Good morning, Elric." or "Hi there, Colonel-San.". But how would they act when they...find out? Ed shook her head and held onto Al closer. She would do 'Edward Elric style'-deal with it when the time comes. But for now, she wanted to stay with Al-even for just this moment. She wanted to stay with him in the Abyss...

Together. Forever.

~~End

Awwww! ^ so sweet!

Everyone, I have decided, to tackle my other Fan Fic, "Her Golden Eyes" will have to start being updated on Wednesdays.

Every Wednesday, a new chapter will be released.

I have do this because I'm working on my 3rd fanfiction called "BlueBirds Illusions"

And I'm working on a novel.

COOKIES FOR ALL! :3