~Enjoy~
Edward went after his brother. He knew him well and knew where he went. After a while of running, he arrived at the cemetery. Al was there, sitting in front of their mother's grave. He was hugging his knees, hiding his face in his arms. It broke Edward's heart to see his brother like that. He approached him and talked softly so Alphonse wouldn't start running again.
``Alphonse… I'm so sorry for what happened. I should've told you… ``
Suddenly, Alphonse got to his feet, turning to face his brother. He still had tears running down his face, but he took an attacking stance.
``Al… Let's just talk about this peacefully. ``
But his brother didn't have the same idea. He threw a straight punch towards Ed's face. Edward dodged it just at the last second. Al continued to throw punches at him, Edward dodging them the best he could will still trying to talk to him.
``It's true Winry was wrong! She shouldn't have pushed me into this! And I just could- `` He got cut off.
Al punched him in the stomach. Hard. Cutting his breath and the blond put a hand to the hurt area. Shit. Well he would have to play at his brother's game then. He started attacking back. Punching his little brother with his right fist only to be stopped by a powerful barrage his brother did with both his arms. While they were close, the only thing Al said was.
``She should've told me, not you! ``
He grabbed his older brother's wrist, pulling him towards him and kicked his back, making the blond fall on the dirt. But Edward wasn't done. While getting up, he tried to kick his brother's legs to make him fall in return, but Al saw in advance and jumped over his kick easily.
``I would understand if you couldn't forgive us Al, but I still want you to know you're still the most important person in my life! ``
Al kicked him but Edward jumped backwards and took a step towards him and punched him in the ribs. Al winced at the pain but took that chance to also throw a punch towards Edward.
The sun had set. It was now dark outside, and the sky was beautiful. Illuminated by the millions of stars and the bright moon. The two brothers were panting and gasping for air. Laying down in front of their mother's grave, looking above at the sky. Al had won. Again. Like always and Edward was sure he was going to have a black eye the next morning. Finally, Al spoke to his brother.
``You need more training brother. You seem weaker than when you were in the military. ``
``Thanks for your concern. ``
``I guess studying in your researches all the time isn't good for your body. ``
Edward smiled at the comment
``If you were to come to Central with me, we could spare everyday and get stronger together. ``
``I don't know brother… ``
Edward got up on his elbows to look at his brother.
``I… I just don't know what to do anymore… Winry cheated on me with you and all I was trying to do was make our couple better. Happier. ``
``I'm so sorry Al… I swear, I never meant to hurt you… ``
``Well you did… And you can't go back anymore. ``
Shit. He was right. The little brother continued.
``It will take some time for me to forgive both of you… And… I think I will breakup with Winry. ``
``Really? Why? ``
``Cheater one day, cheater always. You know, growing up I noticed it. The man cheating on his wife, the wife found out and the man promised her he wouldn't do it again. But he did. Again, and again. To keep her close to him, he blamed it on her. She must be the one cheating on him, right? Cheaters are manipulative. And I don't want someone like this in my love life. I still love Winry dearly. But I can't go on with her knowing this. ``
That made Edward sad for his brother. Noticing things like that when he was still so young.
``I understand… You should talk to her about it though… And… Where are you going to go now? ``
``I… I don't know… I could maybe go back to Xing… ``
``You know you'll hurt yourself going over there… And you would be alone. ``
``I won't… I know a lot of people over there. But I think I'll take the time to think about it… Do you think Mustang would let me stay with you for a while? ``
Edward smiled gently and he cuddled up to his brother.
``I'm sure he will. He's on a mission right now so he can't approve of it but I'm sure he won't mind you being there. He likes you a lot. ``
``How do you know? `` Asked the little brother while raising his pale golden eyes to him.
``We talked about you. He thinks you're calmer than me and more mature… ``
Edward said that while pouting and Al finally gave him a little grin. He still didn't forgive his brother for what he had done. But he was still his brother. They went through so much together and he even gave up his alchemy to give him his body back. Giving him his right arm too to put his soul into an armor. He couldn't turn his back on him. Not after what happened during all those years.
They came back home late. Winry was still up and ran towards Alphonse to take him in her arms but he stopped her.
``We need to talk Win… ``
``Yeah… I know… I'm so sorry… ``
``Being sorry is not enough. You did something behind my back and didn't even tell me about it. ``
``We… We were on a break… I was so sad, I thought you would break up with me the next day. ``
Al sighed and went to sit in the living room. Winry followed him and sat beside him to continue their conversation. Edward stayed in the entrance of the room, only witnessing and intervene if something bad was going to happen.
``Winry… You were the one that brought the idea of a break. I didn't want to have a beak! Are you going to say that every time something bad comes up? ``
``N… No… Listen… I was just jealous of May… You were always sending her letters. ``
``They weren't love letters though, you know it. I even let you read some of them. ``
``I… I'm sorry okay? I don't want to lose you Al… I love you. ``
``If you really love me, you would've told me. No, if you really loved me, you wouldn't even have done that with my brother! ``
She started to have tears running down her cheeks.
``It was both our fault! I'm not the only one at fault! ``
``It's true… But I'm not in a relationship with him. I am with you. And I know my brother would never make the first move on you. You must've seriously turned him on or something. ``
She turned her head to stare at the floor. She was guilty.
``I… ``
``Why don't you tell me the truth Winry? ``
``What… Do you mean? ``
``Why did you get laid with him? ``
``I… I was lonely and sad… ``
``The real truth Winry. I know when you are lying. ``
Wait. Hold on. Winry didn't just sleep with Edward just to feel comforted? That's what she said before. There was more to it?
``F… Fine. `` Started Winry. ``I… I slept with Ed because I wanted to. I've felt attracted to him since we were 15… ``
The brothers looked at her in surprise. The silence was getting awkward.
``Then… `` Started the little brother. ``Why did you go out with me instead of him? ``
``I said attracted, like, physically… The one I love is you Alphonse. ``
``… I can't trust you anymore. ``
``What? What do you mean? ``
``I'm breaking up with you… ``
She looked heartbroken and tears streamed down on her face. Al got up from the couch and went to get his things in their bedroom. Winry followed him, begging him and crying. Edward stayed in the entrance and sighed sadly. He hated seeing the people he loved in so much pain and sadness. He knew it would only be for a while, both of them would get over it someday. But at this very moment, it was hard for the blond. He hated himself. He hated his body. The urges that made him sleep with Winry. The hormones. Just, everything! He whished he could vanish. But he couldn't. Even alchemy couldn't help him in this situation; if he could use it.
He went outside of the house after preparing his luggage and waited for his brother since they were going back to Central together. The thoughts still ran in his mind. This self-hatred for the sin he had committed was strong. Before he knew it, he punched the tree. Hard. Making his joints bleed. The pain came to him and he let out a sigh. At least, that vented his frustration a bit. Al finally came outside with his own luggage and dodged a flying wrench that was thrown in his way.
The sun started to come up from behind the mountains when Al yawned. They were both stuck at the train station, waiting for it to arrive. The silence reigned over them. They didn't need words at the moment. They only needed to be left alone in their thoughts. Both of them. The train arrived after a long while. Edward woke his brother gently after he had fallen asleep maybe an hour ago and they both got on.
On their way to Central City.
END CHAPTER 11
So Alphonse and Winry aren't together anymore. What will happen to them?
Winry sure got kicked by karma on that one haha.
Still, tell me if you liked it or if i should change anything from this chapter please~
~See you all soon~