Okay here you go guys. Thanks heaps for all your wonderful comments! Much love

A little update on the fic situation. I realise this is going to finish, and you are all upset. (Trust me, I'm upset as well, I know what it's like to crave EdxWin and not get your fix) But trusty Saturn stars (Which is me if you didn't know) Will accommodate your needs. I am planning a post fic, like you know the Ed in Germany thing, and you can bet it's going to be EdxWin, but I am going to start that on the holidays. So I have time to plan it and so on. Holidays in Australia start in about 5 weeks or so. But don't worry; I'm not going to have you craving EdxWin for five weeks. So in the meantime I am going to have a go at the EdxWin 100 themes, I will probably start them shortly. So don't worry, you shall all get your EdxWin.

Remember I'm open to fic challenges as well, if you would like anything written at all, I'll do my best to accommodate. Just write out a little summary of what you're looking for and if it's within my range of talent I shall have it posted within a few days at the most!

WARNING: This chapter is a dramatic chapter, just an excuse to make your stomach squirm in pain for Winry! Lol, she is going through an emotional period.

Chapter Thirty-four: Intangible

Ed was trudging along the dirt path grudgingly. Muttering incoherent things to himself. He kicked the dust up with his feet, and as a result the bottom of his black pants were covered with orange dust.

I side glanced him with worry, wringing my hands together nervously. Was it too much to ask? Maybe I shouldn't have pushed coming here…

Izumi and Al were talking excitedly (Ever since she had almost beat him to a pulp they had got along like a house on fire) behind me about god knows what, I was too caught up on trying to figure out Ed. Wrath plodded along behind them, sulking, I swear I hadn't heard him say a word for three days. His arm and leg had been repaired, and he had been forced by Izumi to come with us, he didn't exactly have anywhere to go. But I had a feeling he would soon disappear again, it wasn't like Wrath to hang around too long.

I looked away sadly only to feel a warm hand on my shoulder. I turned my head with happiness, hoping Ed had come to his senses… and had decided to put on a joyful face for me, it was my birthday after all. But the day didn't feel like my birthday at all… I felt nervous and anxious; mostly because Ed looked like he did… couldn't he just relax?

The warm hand was however not the tempting hand of my lover's, more like the comforting hand of his younger brother. "Winry, you shouldn't look down like that… it's you're birthday." Al smiled contently and took a step back. I threw him a strained smile over my shoulder… maybe it would help it if tried to smile.

Ed suddenly stopped in his tracks, looking at me desperately. "Oh, it's you're birthday and you're not having fun… fuck it's all my fault!" Ed yelled stomping his foot down. "Damn this place is so hot." He pulled on his black shirt slightly, exposing his neck. "I can't take it."

I took a sudden step back at his steadily increasing anger and glanced away. I could tell Izumi was becoming increasingly annoyed at his anger. But Al just laughed nervously and pulled her by the arm. "Well… we will be going to look around for Wrath, have fun!" Al ran like a madman, despite Izumi's protests.

"Wait Al!" I cried, I held out my hand and lowered my head to the ground when I realised he had disappeared into the distance. Don't leave me with him…

"Um… I'm sorry, I realise I'm not the best company…" He spoke up suddenly.

"No Ed, that's not it…"

"It's you're birthday and you look like you're about to burst into tears…" He dropped his head slightly to stare at the ground. "Well… I'm sorry; I just wasn't too fond of this idea, that's all."

"Can we grab a drink or something?" I asked suddenly. Realising I needed to address the certain issue placing thick tension between us, so thick that I couldn't even reach Ed properly.

"Su..sure…"

He once again began fiddling with his shirt once inside the building. I tried to look away, but I couldn't. I missed Ed, I wanted Ed. He grabbed ice from the cup and ran it over his face and neck making me blush, yet frown with sadness. I want him so bad it's going to bring me to tears.

"Ed we need to talk…" I said softly, after long moments of silence. He took another long sip of his ice cold drink and blushed furiously. He knew what I wanted to talk about, he had been getting out of it for three weeks, and he wasn't going to doge it anymore.

"But!" He stood up with a huge grin on his face, and almost started walking out of the building. "We have lots of shopping to do, we don't have all day! Got to get to those fireworks tonight, I know how much you want to see them." Before I knew it, he had run out of the shop, leaving me there with a completely horrified look of confusion on my face.

So we did shop, I bought a few things that I needed here and there. Things I had lusted after for a long time. But nothing compared to how much I was currently lusting after the man standing next to me. This day wasn't as special as I thought it would be… without Ed here. He was definitely somewhere else… he wasn't with me. He continued to stare at the ground, hand clutching something in his pocket tightly as we walked through the streets silently. Was there another?

This time I truly wasn't joking… I knew it was insane, I knew Ed would never do something like that to me. The signs were all there however.

I looked at myself worriedly in the mirror at the next shop. Ed was busy buying something for me over the counter; he looked pleased to be away from me. The woman staring back at me didn't appear at all beautiful. I felt tears well in my eyes but kept them back; I didn't want Ed to see them. I didn't want him to know what he was putting me through. I looked at myself frantically… I need to go on a diet… But I'm pregnant… well not very far along but it's been a month… does he expect me to stay all perky and happy when I'm constantly sick? Is he really that shallow?

"Hey Winry…" He came up behind me with a slight smile. I currently stood on the side observing myself. I looked exactly the same… only tireder. I could see all the unhappiness in my eyes… was I unattractive all this time? "What are you doing?" He asked, cocking his head to the side with amusement. Was he actually liking what he was seeing? What am I turning into? I'm considering death over this.

"What do you think?" I snapped. He screwed his face up in confusion slightly but stood there silently while I continued to turn on all angles. "Winry…" He sighed after I dug my head into my hands. "You're not ugly, okay?"

"THERE HAS TO BE A REASON!" I yelled back snapping his hand away from me. He knew exactly what reason I was referring to and looked away. I shoved my bags into his hands and stormed out of the shop angrily.

"Winry wait, where are you going?" He yelled from the store, which had almost faded due to my blurred vision, not from tears, from complete and utter despair.

"Going to have a happy birthday!" I yelled back. He dropped his arms, the many bags filled with metal obviously weighing him down. I tried desperately to get lost within the crowd but found it no use. Ed was running after me quickly, calling my name heatedly over the many people between us.

I cried out with pain when I bumped into a person. I looked up with grief hoping to apologise, only to see it was Al, Izumi standing by his side.

It wasn't long til Ed had caught up to us, panting for breath, the mass of bags starting to get to him.

"Brother would you like me to carry some?" Al suddenly asked quietly. Almost instantly half of my bags were shoved into Al's hands. 'Winry I got you a present." Al suddenly spoke up after positioning the bags. He handed me a small bag which I clung to tightly, the thought of him buying a present for me lifted my spirits. I shot him a smile and noticed Ed straighten up.

"Well… the fireworks are soon." He smiled, turning to Al with a serious look.

"Maybe we can grab some dinner, and then head out to see them." Al suggested suddenly. Ed seemed pleased at this and started dragging us all along with him. I had to admit I was quite hungry myself; a whole day of shopping and worrying could do that to you.

Once arriving at the extremely packed restaurant, we were told there was only one love seat left. We all sighed with anger, realising we would have to squash five people into this seat. But little did I know how much of a nightmare it was going to be. I was instructed by Izumi to go in first; of course Ed was instructed to sit next to me. Despite our protests.

"It's going to be tight, you want to be squashed against me Edward Eric?" She raised her fist in his face, and in an instant he was pressing against me nervously. I shivered at the sudden contact and watched as she told Al to squeeze next to Ed. She then moved in, and wrath chose to stand, due to the tiny amount of seat left.

If there was one word to describe it, I would choose hell. The lust I was feeling for Edward could not be contained, and I felt like I would pounce on anyone close enough to satisfy this animal urge. It was his entire fault though, and he knew this.

Edward was the same, we were both fidgety, we had both knocked several things over on the table numerous times. I couldn't eat my dinner properly, the warmth of his body completely distracting me to a point I couldn't think straight. I could almost feel his breath on my face. The closeness was apparently getting to him as well. We both reached for our shirts pulling them down with agitation.

"It's getting hot…" Ed would complain, Al and Izumi glancing at each other with confusion.

"Brother it's quite cool…"

"No, I definitely agree, it's really hot." I spoke up quickly, digging my hands into my lap. I was furious, I was angry, I was depressed. But I kept shrugging them off as hormone problems. I wanted to ignore Ed, but if I did that there would be no chance of fixing our little problem. I couldn't be moody with him, I had to be positive.

So I glanced at him nervously. Our eyes met for a few seconds, enough for me to convey the urgency and desperation in them. He however quickly flicked his own down to his lap. Al and Izumi were once again chatting about what to shop for next, but I couldn't hear them. I don't think Ed could either. The world had suddenly stopped, and all I could see was the important man in front of me.

I squeezed my eyes tightly shut; sick of having my legs pushed into the hard wood next to me, so slowly I lifted the leg pressed up against Ed's. I then draped it over his, giving us both a little more room. He flinched nervously, and I realised that my thigh was coming dangerously close to a sensitive area of his, but I didn't care. I would make love to him right here if he let me. He cast me a look of intense anger, before his eyes slanted evilly. I quickly shot the two chatting a nervous glance before intertwining my fingers with his. I felt like we were a couple of teenagers trying to hide our late night visits form the parents. It was exactly that.

Edward flinched slightly, but didn't say a word. I moved my face closer, totally closing the distance between his cheek and my lips. I turned slightly, to access him better before I started running hot kisses down his neck. What was I doing? We were at a restaurant for god's sake. I heard him moan slightly and smiled into his neck, I had him. I finally had him after three weeks of trying, in a restaurant. The excitement was too much for me to handle, the thought of being caught any second urged me on, causing me to rub myself dangerously against my lover.

My happiness soon however died down when Ed came to his senses abruptly. He pushed me away with a needed gasp for air and growled.

"WINRY NOT IN PUBLIC!" He whispered forcefully. Not ever! I moved away and sulked. He had really done it now. I couldn't take it anymore.

"Um guys…" I spoke a bit louder, to get Al's and Izumi's attention. "I just need some air okay…?" Ed looked at me guiltily before they all shuffled off the chair quickly to let me out.

I stepped outside with a sigh, rubbing my shoulders slightly. The stars were now shining brightly, and I could hear the loud music in the distance. The fireworks were going to start soon. I could hear a man talking through the microphone about an auto-mail competition.

I began walking without thinking towards the excited screaming. It was quite convenient to have the auto-mail expo right on my birthday. I had never been able to come though, no-one had ever taken me… even on my birthday, and granny had always been busy with work.

Sure, Rush Valley always had Auto-mail things going on. But this was the biggest. If you were a hotshot auto-mail engineer you sure didn't want to miss out on this one. And it fell right on my birthday. Why wasn't I as happy to be here as I thought I would be? I held my stomach tenderly, looking down. I found a seat and glanced out over the huge field where they were setting up the fireworks. I was rather relieved over the fact I would be getting to watch fireworks, but that didn't stop the longing in my heart. Where was Edward? Why couldn't I touch him?

The thoughts of him and another once again stirred in my head. No you're just being insecure. I cursed my mucked up hormones and tried desperately to push the thought from my mind, if it were true… I think I would die of heartbreak. If such a thing was possible.

My mind suddenly wondered to the gift Al had bought for me. I smiled as I opened the box. It was no doubt some beautiful piece of jewellery. I wasn't into fancy stuff much myself, but I did appreciate beautiful things. I gasped as I pulled the tiny bracelet out of its case, a small note inside.

Winry,

I hope you don't get angry at me for this, but I got a unisex bracelet for the baby, on one side it has Sarah, if it's a girl. The other has Eric for the boy. I know you say it's going to be a girl! But I didn't want to offend brother either. I hope you like it Winry, I thought it was really nice.

Happy birthday

Al.

I grinned to myself as I twirled the bracelet between my fingers. I couldn't help but laugh aloud. "That really is a stupid name Edward… do you intend our child to be name Eric Elric?" I sighed to myself. I loved the name Eric… but Eric Elric? "It's beautiful." I sighed, placing it back in the box.

"Is that what Al got you?" A sudden angered voice said from behind me. I twirled around to see Ed standing on the seat above me with his arms crossed seriously. He stepped down to my level and sat down with a sigh. "You ran off!"

"Jerk" I muttered under my breath, deciding not to answer.

"I'm the jerk?" He asked quietly with a sardonic laugh. "I have been worried sick about you, I thought someone snatched you up and took you away." He sighed. "What's the point in even arguing?" He looked out over the people with an exhausted face. "I mean what the hell is your problem? I don't know what to do anymore. It's your birthday I brought you here."

"You don't want to be here!" I snapped.

"I bought you everything you wanted…"

"How can I be happy when your not!"

"I am happy!"

"Whatever Edward." I was too tired to talk. The passion burning inside was almost growing out of control, so out of control I was starting to become weary with it.

"Winry, what's wrong with you? Are you sick? Tired?" He moved closer to place his hand on my forehead with concern. His touch suddenly ignited the passion within again, and instead of replying I just looked up at him with a slight blush on my cheeks. "Gah! What's up? It's your birthday; I have to make you happy today!"

I dropped my head with sadness. "…sex…" I said quietly.

"Huh, sex?" He asked suddenly. "Is that what you're worried about? Look, how bout we just go to the doctors and find out its sex, then we can stop fighting over it!"

"No Edward…" I turned my head slightly, his confusion beginning to annoy me. He was either trying to act clueless, or just was. They both annoyed me. "It's been three weeks."

He looked away. "Oh that…"

"What's wrong…?" I then asked. "Is there some problem?"

"You know the fireworks are starting soon…"

I turned to him with angry tears starting to well in my eyes, I wouldn't let them fall. I grabbed his shirt and pushed him down on the bench, clenching his shirt angrily. "I can't take it anymore! I can't take it!" I screamed angrily, digging my head into his shoulders. Taking my sexual frustration out on him seemed fair enough. "Why? Don't you find me attractive; aren't you interested in me anymore? Because I sure as hell still can't survive without it for a few hours, and here you are avoiding me for three weeks!" I yelled. "You haven't even been sleeping with me! You're always too tired." I raised my head, my tears finally spilling.

"The baby…" He looked up at me with pained eyes and looked like he was about to cry himself.

"Ed! Don't be stupid!"

"I know it doesn't make a difference, I just can't do it when you're pregnant, it doesn't feel right…" He looked away.

"Then why don't you kiss me? Or touch me? Or try to be close to me…?" I cried desperately.

"Because… it all leads to that Winry… I'm only human. I can only control myself so much." He looked away with a slight gulp. I couldn't believe what he was saying and just sat up, wiping my tears away.

"I don't like what you're saying, no it can't be true. I won't be able to live much longer…"

"Winry…"

"Ed please, please, tonight." I looked at him, pleading, begging. He widened his eyes slightly. "It's my birthday." I tensed my hands on my lap. "Please make love to me for my birthday." I cried desperately. "Pathetic, I have to beg for you, I'm pathetic."

When I looked up Ed was scratching his head slightly. "Umm… I'll be right back okay Winry?"

I watched him run of into the distance. "JERK! HOW DARE YOU RUN AWAY" I piped down however when the old couple in front of me turned around to glare at my behaviour. I sat quietly. So it got too much for him? He just runs away… great…

"WAIT YOU CAN'T DO THAT! HEY WAIT A MINUTE—'

"JUST GIVE IT HERE"

I lifted my head slightly at the commotion going on down at the stage. I rolled my eyes. The brutes always got into fights, and now it seemed they were fighting over the microphone. But just when I squinted, I saw the red tinge of Ed's red jacket.

"YOU CAN'T DO THAT YOU SHRIMP!"

"STATE ALCHEMIST HERE!" I saw the flash of silver from the stage and stood up instantly, his watch.

"What the hell is that idiot doing? Does he want to go to prison for the night?" I instantly began running down the stand into the crowd, running across the field as fast as I could.

"I just wanted to say something."

I stopped in my tracks, taking a deep breath. What on gods name is Ed going to say?

"That… I have really hurt the woman I love, and I was wondering if she could come up onto the stage."

I opened my mouth and watched as Ed started searching the crowd. I had moved from the place we were sitting however. The crowd started to clap loudly. "If she is near you please tell her to come up, she has blonde hair, blue eyes, realllllllllllllllllllly beautiful, green top with a black skirt."

As soon as he said that, the people around me turned to me with a huge smile, pushing me up to the stage. I smiled nervously once up there and stepped a little bit closer to Ed. I was completely scared of crowds, and the lights shining down in my face.

"Ed!" I yelled angrily. "Why did you make me come up here?"

What he did next scared the hell out of me. He got on one knee and grinned. "You were the one that said I didn't need to kneel because I was so short…" He smiled slightly and held out a box to me. "Winry Rockbell, will you marry me?"

I was too shocked to talk. The crowd had gone silent, something I thought was impossible. On stage? I twitched nervously, before the comment had time to sink in and suddenly leapt at him. He fell to the ground with an 'oof' and wrapped his arms around me with a chuckle. The crowd started to applaud loudly, and I took the ring and placed it on my finger. "OH MY GOD IT'S GORGEOUS!" I yelled, looking down at it. I once again dug my head into Ed's neck with a squeal, only to be interrupted.

"Sorry but we have a show to put on… thanks for keeping the audience entertained though, you beautiful miss, have a nice life with the midget."

Ed suddenly jumped to his feet, yelling words of painful death to the man. He merely held his microphone with a quite confused face before I dragged Ed off the stage. It was hard escaping the many congratulations of the crowd, but I finally got him into a corner and stared at him lovingly. One of the nicest things… he has ever done.

He was looking up at the stage with amusement. "So, we're engaged." He laughed, turning his head to mine. He was however cut off as I pushed him to the wall forcefully.

"Whoa, you're still angry?" He asked squeezing his eyes shut. I chuckled and pressed myself against him lovingly.

"Nope, the happiest woman in the world." I then met his lips with a soft kiss. His arms wrapped around my waist, allowing me to push myself further against his warm body. Our first kiss as an engaged couple, it felt so much better. The fact he wasn't pulling away made me moan loudly, before I knew it, I was the one pinned against the wall.

"Ed, Ed, Ed." I said with a gasp, pushing the man in currently frenzying away from me. "My request?" He smirked at me and pulled away.

"I'm sure we can find some rundown hotel." He winked at me and grabbed my hand, pulling me through the crowd.

I bet we don't get any sleep tonight

Saturn Stars