Note: Diverts from episode 3
Spoilers: Some for episode 3
Pairing: Mentioned Al/Winry

It was several months after Roy had received the letter from Hohenheim's sons that he actually came to see them. It had been raining heavily that day and Roy was thoroughly soaked. He glanced up at the seemingly abandoned house; he couldn't see any lights on. Roy knocked loudly, wanting to make sure that if anyone was in the house that they'd hear.

Roy quickly looked up as he saw some movement from a second story window; probably a bedroom. He listened careful to try and hear footsteps, but couldn't over the patter of the rain. A few moments later he was greeted by a young boy staring up at him defiantly from the now open door.

A boy that looked about the same age could be seen in the background, as Roy took a quick moment to peer into the house, looking for any signs of an adult. None were in sight and the rest of the house appeared empty. Roy decided he'd have to question the two boys.

"Excuse me, but I received a letter from a Mr. Edward Elric. Is he in?"

Gold eyes widened a bit as the boy moved away from the door, offering to allow Roy in. "Your looking at him."

Roy looked surprised as this bit of information was given to him as he stepped inside. "Well, then. Are there any adults here I could speak with?"

Edward shook his head.


Roy had to admit he was rather impressed at their notes. He never would've expected boys their age to be able to comprehend such complex alchemical theories. Its too bad their father hadn't been around, if he had been able to help teach them during their youth... They would've easily been able to pass the State Alchemist Certification exam with flying colors at this moment.

He shook that thought out of his head. These boys were too innocent to be thinking about having them throw themselves at the military.

By the time the two boys woke up and headed downstairs they found their notes organized on the dining room table and a letter from Roy saying he had to leave on urgent business elsewhere and he was sorry he couldn't stay longer.


Roy looked out over the familiar countryside that he had visited only a four years earlier. Three of the town's youths were messing about at the riverside.

"I do not like Winry, nii-san!"

"You do too, Al!"

A boy, whom Roy recognized as Ed after a moment, ran from a slightly taller boy. The girl present glared at Ed, readying a wrench in her hand.

"Edward get back here!"

"Ha! Like to see you try and catch me!" Winry tossed her wrench at Ed, missing Ed and almost hitting Al.

"Sorry, Al!"

Roy watched the little scene play out, a smile playing on his lips. He couldn't help but feel vaguely proud at how the boys had turned out. He turned away from the carefree teens, heading towards the train station.


Roy looked over his papers a moment before looking back to the golden haired man sitting in front of his desk. He smirked as the man tried his hardest to place Roy's familiar face.

"So, how is your brother doing?"

Ed's brows furrowed together before relaxing as he finally placed Mustang's face. He smiled fondly as he remarked on how his brother and Winry were dating now. Laughing gently about how long it'd taken them to finally ask each other out.

The Colonel watched Ed, contemplating the growth he had gone through since he had seen him that rainy night. The pride he felt 5 years earlier was coming back and growing. Roy made a decision then and there to watch over Edward and his brother since they didn't have anyone to do it for them. Al might be out of his vicinity at the moment but Ed was right here and under his command...

Roy smiled faintly as he handed the paper with Edward's State Alchemist name on it. "Welcome to the military."

AN: I was going for Guardian!Roy and I don't know if I succeeded. At least I tried. XD And I love Al's song file. 3 Again, thanks to all who reviewed. XD

kori hime: I don't exactly like mpreg Ed I just find the idea immensely funny and, thanks to Rsiasta drawing those pictures, I'll probably be writing more drabbles involving Devon. XP And writing Ed and Roy as parents is too good for me to pass up. Then again, I'm easily amused.