The rain was making it hard for Ed to see; blonde hair blustering in his eyes as he scaled the side of the ship, cursing under his breath. Damn weather...

The doorway came into view and the blonde teenager clung there, hoping but knowing that the door would be locked and he'd have to find some other way to get in, or to bust down the do-

The door opened inwards as he yanked the handle; Ed landed on the floor with a loud 'oof', quickly clapping his metal hand over his mouth as his heartbeat increased.

... Silence.

He closed the door behind him, wincing a little at it's quiet bang, and crept his way forwards. So good so far. Now... Winry...

A loud beeping echoed in his ear, almost causing the teenager to fall over as he was scared out of his wits. He fumbled with the ear device there, pressing it frantically until Tosh's voice came flooding through.

"Ed? Are you okay?" She sounded worried. Ed nodded then realised that she wasn't there with him, sighing.

"Y-yeah I'm fine... Bit wet, but..." He smiled faintly to himself, crouching down against the wall as he reached a corner.

"Good... I've got your location, so I'll tell you where to go. Just follow my instructions."

"Right..." Ed nodded again, replying absent-mindedly whilst keeping a careful eye out for any signs of life coming his way.

"Okay, go round that corner and carry on, I'll lead you to where Winry is." Tosh's instructions made his ear ache, but he followed them out, making his way along the corridor, being as quiet as possible.

"Now, turn ri- no wait, someone's- they're hacking into the sy-!" Tosh's voice was cut off and a high-pitched noise rang through Ed's ear, making him yell with pain, ripping the device out.

Then everything went black.

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It was like someone was punching the inside of his skull- a dull, deep ache that was pounding into his head.

With a groan, Ed pushed himself upwards, eyes blinking sleepily as his arms and legs were pulled back. He focused on a pair of chains sealed round his metal wrist, frowning.

"W-where....Where am I..." He muttered, faintly registering the muffled sounds and the noises of rattling chains in the room with him.

... Someone was in the room with him.

Ed jerked his head up, golden eyes scanning until he found the source of the noise, gasping.

"W-Winry..." The blonde girl was struggling furiously with the chains that kept her hands behind her back, looking at him with wide, tired eyes. He reached out towards her desperately, sitting upright against the wall and tugging against his own bonds, just about managing to brush his fingertips against her cheek.

"Winry... I'm here... Everything will be fine..." He gave her a faint, reassuring smile, frowning slightly at the tears now streaming down her face. He noticed her bare arms and legs; she was hardly wearing anything, only...

He scowled, gritting his teeth together as he studied her terrified features, clenching his fists as he drew his arms back. What had they done to hurt... If they'd dared hurt her, he'd... he'd...

Furiously, he yanked against the chains, his heart lurching as Winry did the same, pulling towards him. They were so close, just a few inches more...

They both fell back, panting, Winry's more muffled than his.

His voice broke the silence that fell between them. "I'm sorry... Winry... This is all my fault... I should have been more careful..." Ed's eyes were focused on the ground, a glassy look glazing over them. Opposite him, she raised her head, shaking it frantically.

"Nmo... Emd... " Her azure eyes were sad, fearful, as she stared at him. Ed shook his own head, a few tears leaking out and falling onto his knees, creating spots on the black fabric there.

"My fault... I'm so sorry... P-Please... Please forgiv-" He paused as he felt something soft onto of his hand, and looking down to see Winry's outstretched leg, her foot resting gently on top of his fingers. Not exactly as good as a hand but...

He squeezed her foot gently, tracing along one of the blue veins there softly with his finger, looking up at her as she squirmed; her face crumpled up into an expression that resembled one from a symptom of being ticklish.

"Sorry." He smiled at her softly, leaving his hand resting on top of her foot, tracing her pale skin lightly with his fingertips. There was a faint rustle of metal as both of the blondes rested their heads against the stone walls behind them, closing their eyes, revelling in the fact that they were there with each other, nothing else.

They would both make sure they got out of this mess. No matter what.