Ling: hello! Roche…WHY AM I ONLY IN ONE CHAPTER?!
Roche: Well, I'm sorry, but I was busy writing for Edward and Winry. Geez, you're worse than Al.
Al: Excuse me?
Roche: Sorry, just say the disclaimers.
Ling: BLAH, BLAH, BLAH…Roche doesn't own Fullmetal Alchemist or Titanic in which Winry's (and Edward's) dream is based on. Now, her dream will not have some of the same elements as the movie, and this might be her longest, so please bear with her.
Chapter 11: Titanic (Part 1)
Winry's POV
"Sweetheart, wake up!" Someone tries to shake me awake, to no avail.
"One second, mother." I waved the person away, until I realized what I just said. My head shot up to find indeed my mother was right in front of me. I looked at my surroundings and realize I'm not in the living room back home, but in a magnificent room made for a princess.
"Wh-where am I?" I questioned my mother, who returned my question with a frown.
"Why, you're on the Titanic, of course!" We're The Titanic? How can that be? Considering it's been over 100 years since it sank (AN: Slight note here, this is an AU from the original FMA) "Are you feeling ok, darling?" My mother puts her hand on my head and then on my cheeks.
"Yes, I feel fine." I stifled a yawn and got out of bed. I look at what I'm wearing and my face crinkles in disgust; I'm wearing a fluffy nightgown.
"Come on, get dressed and meet Kayden up on the deck." I nod my head and get ready. My mom helps me put on an awful corset that is hard for me to breathe in. She continues to put on layers of clothing on me. She then fixes my hair and ties it up into a bun.
"There you go. Now you look better." My mother smiles and I smile back.
"Mother, why do I have to dress up for breakfast? And why do I have to eat with Kayden?"
"Well, because you have to look your best for your fiancé, my dearest." Wait, my fiancé? When did that happen? My head keeps swirling with questions that I don't know where I'm going.
"Um, where is the deck again?" I asked my mother.
"Take the elevator, go on the second floor and turn left." She replies.
"Right," I go through the directions she told me in my head, all while walking. I finally make it to the deck, where Kayden is waiting for me.
"You're late," he said sternly, a frown crossed on his face.
"I'm sorry." I bow in apology and seat myself, with Kayden following in pursuit. We eat in silence, with Kayden trying to make small conversation, but to no avail. I see him get frustrated and I couldn't help but feel bad for him, until he starts throwing a fit.
"Why aren't you listening? You are my fiancée, are you not? Kayden's face was red with anger, and I couldn't help but become scared on the inside.
"Yes…" I muttered.
"I said…" he makes me stand and pins me to the wall. "Are you my fiancée or not?" he threatened. I nod my head, fear clearly shown on my face. He pushes me down and I hit the ground with a thud.
"Now, I'm going to go clean myself up." He told himself and left, living me frightened and confused. This Kayden is much more different than the real world one.
"Are you alright?" a voice ask me. I look up to see a young man peering down at me. He holds up his hand and helps me up.
"Yeah…I'm fine." I look at the man, and oddly enough, he looks like Edward.
"Wow, that man can be a jerk." Edward muttered to himself, not realizing he's as clear as a bell.
"You can say that again." I reply back. "I'm Winry, Winry Rockbell." I hold out my hand.
"Edward Elric, but just call me Ed" He shakes my hand and smiles at me, which I return. I noticed by his clothes he's not a first class passenger. Wow, he even has the same name as the Edward I know.
"Um, if you don't mind me asking, what class are you in?" I asked meekly. He chuckles and responds.
"I'm a third-class passenger, and…" he lowers his voice to a whisper. "…I'm not supposed to be here." I nod my head in understanding.
"So what are you doing here?" I asked, starting to walk with him across the deck.
"Well, I just snuck up here to get away from my younger brother." He admitted.
"Why?" Before he could answer, we hear someone calling for him.
"Brother! You can't run away from me forever! You're going to pay for what you did!" Edward frowns at the voice and sighs. We turn to see a young man who looks like Edward, but is slightly taller.
"Oh, yes I can little brother." Edward smirked at his brother.
"Oh, who is this?" His brother points to me.
"I'm Winry Rockbell, nice to meet you." I greet with a smile, which he returns.
"I'm Alphonse Elric, but just call me Al." He holds up his hand and I shake it. We walk together for most of the morning. The two liked to talk about their past, spending it with their mother, who sadly died when they were kids. Their father left them when they were kids, leaving Ed to hold a grudge against him. I feel bad because they don't have any other family left, and I have my parents. Speaking of which, I forgot to ask my mother about the whereabouts of my father. Maybe he was back home working and couldn't join us. I'll never know until I ask.
"Winry Rockbell what are you doing with those two men?" I'm surprised to see my mother looking at me, a look of worry was on her face.
"Um, I was just talking to them, mother!" I protested.
"My daughter should not be hanging with some filthy, third class men; and a short one at that." My mother scolded. I turn to see that Al is holding back Edward, who is red in the face; probably from my mother's comment.
"Mother, don't be rude!" I frowned, turning back to her.
"Come now. Kayden is waiting for you upstairs." My mother grabs my hand.
"Do I have to, mother?"
"Yes, you don't want to disappoint your fiancé, now do you?" I think back to when he pinned me to the wall, and I hang my head in shame.
"No, mother," I mumbled.
"That's my girl," she smiles and we walk back inside.
"Wait, mother, I forgot something!" My mother lets go of me and run back to Ed and Al.
"I'll meet you two later tonight." I whispered, and the both nodded their heads.
"You want to meet here?" Ed asks. I nod my head and I leave the two to join my mother and my horrible fiancé.
Ed's POV
I sigh as I see Winry walk away with her mother. I can't believe I met a girl who is a first class passenger and is engaged to stuck-up jerk, who only cares about himself. I'm stuck in my thoughts until Al snaps me out of it.
"Brother, you like her, don't you?" Al teased as I blush a deep red. I shake my head vigorously, trying to deny the fact that I am, indeed, in love with her. After just one meeting, she has already won my heart. But, we would never be together due to our status.
"Sure…" Al smirked and walked away.
"Come on brother! Roy is waiting for us. We have another game of poker in an hour." Al reminded me. I totally forgot about that! Now, I can try and gamble that pocket watch out of Mustang. I sigh as I follow Al all the way to the third passenger quarters. It usually takes about 10 minutes, but with Al and me, we can make it in five. After walking through many hallways and decks (and stairs at that) we finally make it to our room.
"Hey, Pipsqueak, ready to lose everything you've got?" Roy smirked, shuffling the cards in his hands.
"Not if you lose first, Mustang." I challenged. We start the game once Roy gives us cards and we start the game. I gave up a few almonds, a ring that I found on the first class deck, my prized alchemy book and lastly, a picture of our mother.
"Brother! Why are you giving up a picture of our mother? It's the only thing we have of her!" Al protested a sad look on his face as he deals in an old piece of jewellery that he also found.
"No worries, Al. I'm going to win this thing."
"In your dreams, shrimp. As a matter of fact, I'm dealing in my pocket watch." He places a silver pocket in the middle, and I gap at it, my mind focused on winning this thing.
"So, what were you guys doing up in the first passenger deck?" Roy asks, staring in frustration at his cards.
"Well, Brother was running away from me because of a small prank he pulled on me while I was sleeping." I couldn't help but laugh. The prank I pulled was I poured cold water on Al while he was sleeping. That's when I ran all the way up to the first class deck.
"He also met a girl by the name of Winry Rockbell." Al continued as my face starts to heat up by the mention of her name.
"Is she cute?" Roy mused, a smile now playing on his lips.
"I think Ed can answer that, can you brother?"
"Shut up!" I murmured. I take a card from the deck and I smile at my discovery. I was definitely going to win this thing.
"So, what happened between you and the girl, Ed?" Roy asked.
"Well, she wasn't really treated well by her fiancé, and I just helped her out. She has these big blue eyes the colour of the ocean, long flowing hair blonde hair the colour of the sun and a smile as radiant the moon." I couldn't help but smile as I picture her in my mind.
"Sounds like you're in love with her, my friend. Oh, full house! I win. I keep my pocket watch." Roy exclaimed, placing his deck on the small table. Al sighs in defeat, while I smirk.
"Not so fast, Mustang." I place my cards on the table, showing a four of a kind.
"I win, now you owe me a pocket watch, my friend." Roy frowns in defeat as I grab all my winnings, and I respectfully give back what was rightfully Al's.
"So, you up for another round tonight?" Al asks, cleaning up the deck of cards as I look at my winnings.
"Nah, I'm meeting Winry up on the deck where we met." I smile.
"What, you're going like that? You need to look clean, junior." Roy teased. I look at what I'm wearing, and I'm afraid he's right.
"What do you think I'm supposed to wear? This is pretty much all I have!" I exclaimed.
"I guess you're going to have to figure that out on your own, Brother." I sigh in defeat as I walk out of the room we shared. I walk through the hallways until I accidentally bump into someone.
"Oh, I'm sorry madam." I apologized. I look at the person I bumped into and I'm surprised to see it's a woman, who clearly doesn't belong to the third class.
"It's ok, it was my fault anyway." She apologized. "I'm Riza Hawkeye. My grandfather is the captain of the ship." She introduced herself.
"Edward Elric, and if you don't mind me asking, what is someone from the first class doing here?"
"I'm looking for a man named Roy Mustang. He's about this tall, has dark hair and eyes the colour of coal." Riza described.
"Does he also have the attitude of a jerk and is he a ladies man?" I added. She chuckles and nods her head.
"Yup, that's him alright."
"Well, lucky for you, we share the same room, but before I take you to him, I have a question."
"And what's that?"
"Well, do you know any one by the name of Rockbell?" I asks, a blush creeping on my face.
"Oh, do you mean Sara and Urey or are you talking about their daughter Winry?"
"Yeah, Winry do you know her?"
"Yeah, she's a friend of mine. Why do you ask?"
"Well…I'm meeting up with her on the first class deck, and both Roy and my brother suggested I wear something nicer, and to tell you the truth, this is all I have to wear. Do you think you can help?"
"Hmm…" I let her think about it for a moment and she nods her head.
"Sure, I'll help you. How about you come with me to dinner with the Rockbell's and my grandfather? You could be my 'date'." Riza suggested. I nodded my, agreeing with this plan. We walk together up to Riza's room on, where she lends me a suit that used to belong to her father, and it surprisingly fit me. While I wait for Riza to finish styling my hair into a braid (it's usually down or in a ponytail), I get a quick glance of myself in the mirror and I smile.
"Wow, you did a pretty good job, Riza." I commented.
"Well, you have to look good as my date. I was going to invite Roy, but I'm helping you instead. Speaking of Roy, take me to him afterwards,"
"Ok, I will." We walk together, arms linked into the dining room, where the Rockbell's and others were waiting."
"Ah, there you are, Riza, and who is this fine young man?" A man; who looks like the captain of the ship and Riza's grandfather, asks her.
"This is Edward, Roy couldn't make it, and so he offered to come with me." Riza explained as I help her take a seat next to her grandfather and I next to her and copied what she was doing. Throughout dinner, I keep staring at Winry, and she keeps staring at me back, holding back a smile.
"Excuse me Edward, right?" I look up to see Winry's fiancé, Kayden looking at me.
"Yes," I replied.
"So, do you own any businesses or companies?" Kayden asks me.
"Well, I'm actually an orphan. My brother and I were lucky to get on the Titanic because we were offered tickets. Our mother died when we were young and our father left us. We've lived a pretty sheltered life, but my brother and I, we were able to make it through." I smiled, while Kayden returns my smile with a scowl.
"So, you don't own any companies?" I shook my head solemnly.
"Well, this is great; we have a poor boy eating with a bunch of socialites. What else is new?" Kayden exclaims sarcastically, making me feel hurt and unwanted.
"Kayden, be nice." Winry calmed down her fiancé.
"No its ok, he's right." I said simply as I excused myself from the table and walked out of the dining room, not caring who's in my way.
"Ed, wait." I turn to see Winry come and follow me. My face relaxes, but my expression still stays emotionless.
"I'm sorry about Kayden; he's just really grumpy today." Winry looked at me apologetically.
"Do you still want to go up on the deck?" she offered. That was the only reason why I was here in the first place. I nod my head and we walk together to the first-class deck.
Al: That's part one of the dream, folks! Part 2 will be written soon. Please review your thoughts. See you in Chapter 12!
