Chapter 21
Edward situated his dress robes. "Do we really have to dress up so nice?"
"Yes. It's a party and my parents throw extravagant parties. And since we are the guests of honor, we need to look nice." Roy said, sliding his wand into his pocket.
Edward gulped, he was nervous.
Roy kissed Ed's cheek. "You look great. You will be fine, they will love you."
They walked out and Winry smiled. "I wish I can go."
"Sorry Winry. I only got two invites."
"I know, just mention me to your parents. Maybe they would think about inviting me next year. I always wanted to go to a party like that. Maybe I should be the one dating Roy." She teased Edward as he looked at himself in the downstairs mirror one final time.
"No. He's taken, sorry." Edward said, fixing his hair.
"Alright guys, don't have too much fun."
"We won't." Edward smiled.
"Be back by 12 please." Gran said giving a curfew to Edward.
"Yes ma'am."
"Be smart, no drinking, and please mind your manners." Granny said giving Edward the typical parent lecture before he left.
"Yes Gran, I promise that I will behave myself."
"Goodnight boys." Granny smiled and left the room.
The two used the floo network and were instantly transported. The instant they were in the Mustang residence, the invite vanished.
The house was so grand and well decorated. They walked together; there was so many elegant people.
"Roy boy!"
Roy was hugged by a man that looked like him and a woman with Roy's eyes smiled from behind. "Mom. Dad. I would like to introduce my boyfriend Edward Elric."
"Nice to finally meet you Edward." Mr. Mustang said.
"Nice to meet you too sir." Edward said, shaking his hand.
"Elric? Are you Van Hohenheim's son?" Mr. Mustang asked.
"Yes sir. My mother kept her maiden name when they got married."
"That makes sense. What a tragic accident that was."
"Yes it was." Edward agreed, Roy could hear the pain in Edward's voice from just thinking about it.
The Mr. and Mrs. Mustang talked with Edward for a little while until Roy pulled Edward away to get some refreshments. They both got pumpkin juice and Roy leaned over to Edward.
"Listen, my mother is a muggle, but she was born with some magical abilities."
"What do you mean?"
"She can look into the past, present, and future of someone just by touching them."
Edward's eyes widened. "Really."
"Yeah and tonight, she wants to read you."
Edward gulped.
"Everything she has ever seen has been 100% correct, but there are a few people she can't read, blood relations. She can't see me or herself in any of the visions."
Edward nodded, he was so nervous, what if she sees his secret?
"Ready to see her?"
Edward took a deep breath. "Yeah. I'm ready."
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Roy escorted Edward into a quiet room, away from the party, where Mr. and Mrs. Mustang were waiting.
The two sat on a couch and Mrs. Mustang walked over.
"Can I hold your hand?" She asked Edward.
Edward removed his glove and gave her his flesh hand
She was quiet for a few moments and looked at Edward, tears in her eyes. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have seen."
"Mother, what is wrong?" Roy asked holding her.
Mrs. Mustang looked and Edward. "When you graduate Hogwarts, never return there, do you understand me?!" She demanded.
"Yes ma'am. Okay." Edward said a little weirded out.
Mrs. Mustang smiled and hugged Ed. "Welcome to the family my son."
Roy's eyes widened, was he going to marry Edward in the future or something?
"That is enough of keeping you two to ourselves, go enjoy your party." Mr. Mustang said to Roy and Edward. Mr. Mustang led the way out, while Mrs. Mustang pulled Roy to the side.
"Mom, I don't want to know what happens in the future."
"Okay."
"Let me ask you one thing."
"Yes dear?"
"Do I end up with Edward?"
Mrs. Mustang smiled and nodded.
"Awesome."
"Roy, for your gift. I want to give this to you." She handed him a little box.
Roy opened the box and inside was a black orb the size of a marble. "What is it?"
"It's for Edward."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, that is about the closest thing to a cure for lycanthropy there is."