God sent his singers upon earth,

With songs of gladness and of mirth,

That they might touch the hearts of men,

And bring them back to heaven again.

- Henry Longfellow

Chapter Thirteen

Month Nine-

Roy was reading a magazine on teen pregnancys in the areas. He yawned as he waited in the doctor's office for Ed's check up to come to an end. He continued to read the article.

"Health Risks to the Baby

Teenage births create health risks for the baby including the following:

Teenage mothers are less likely to gain adequate weight during their pregancy, leading to low birthweight, which is associated with infant and childhood disorders and a high rate of infant mortality. Low-birthweight babies are more likely to have organs that are not fully developed, which can result in complications such as bleeding in the brain, respiratory distress syndrome, and intestinal problems.

Teenage mothers tend to have poor eating habits and are less likely to take recommended daily multivitamins to maintain adequate nutrition during pregnancy. They are also more likely to smoke, drink, or take drugs during pregnancy, which can cause health problems for the baby.

Teenage mothers are less likely to seek regular prenatal care. Prenatal care is essential for monitoring the growth of the fetus; keeping the mother's weight in check; and advising the mother on nutrition and how she should take care of herself to ensure a healthy pregnancy. According to the Medical Association, babies born to women who do not have regular prenatal care are 4 times more likely to die before the age of 1 year. "

Roy glared at the article and shoke his head. If Ed has a underweight baby, I'll be surprized. Ed nearly ate my whole kitchen. Roy thought as he continued to read the article.

"Children Born to Teenage Mothers

In addition to increased health risks, children born to teenage mothers are more likely to experience social, emotional, and other problems:

1. - Children born to teenage mothers are less likely to receive proper nutrition, health care, and cognitive and social stimulation. As a result, they may have an underdeveloped intellect and attain lower academic achievement.

2. - Children born to teenage mothers are at greater risk for abuse and neglect.

3.- Boys born to teenage mothers are 13 more likely to be incarcerated.

4. - Girls born to teenage mothers are 22 more likely to become teenage mothers. "

If you have twins, will it be most likely that the male with get pregnant and the female in jail. Roy thought sarcasticly as he read the article. Roy put down the magazine as Edward exited from the back part of the office. Edward smiled brightly as they exited the office building. "The doctor said that my weight is very good for a pregnant teen. Even though, he said I shouldn't be pregnant in the first place." Edward yawned and held Roy's hand as they walked to his car. "He said my stumack is big enough to hold two babies. " Roy laughed and smiled. "Let's hope it's just one." Edward mubbled.

"So when is Alphonse coming back to Central?" Roy asked as they got into his car. "Sometime this week." Edward said when she shut the door. Roy smiled as he looked at her belly and then turned; started the car. They drove through the city. Roy pulled up at the front of his house. "Are you sure you'll be okay, alone?" Edward rolled his eyes. "I'll be fine! I don't need to be babysat!" Edward said and waved him off, smiling. Edward turned and entered the house, unaware of the unwellcomed guests.

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It was late when Roy pulled up infront of his house after work. There he saw the large suit of Armor that was Alphonse sitting on the stairs. "Colonel isn't Ed with you?" Al asked as Roy walked up to the stair. "No, She should be in here." Roy said and found the door opened. "I didn't go in because no one answered the door. I just thought that Ed was with you. " Al said with a sad tone. Roy walked into the house, and looked in the bedroom, to find a broken clock, the bed torn, several alchemy made spikes, and several loose floor board. The clock read 1:30 P.M. around the time they got home. Then he noticed a flash of movement behind him. Then a crash, like armor hiting something and a scream of terror.

"Let me gooo!" The man cried as the armor held him above the ground. Roy went to the front door, also noticeing the damage in the living room, dinning room and other rooms. "Ed's not here, Alphonse." Roy said and glared at the man hanging in the air. "Where's Ed?" Al asked to the man in a nice voice. The mans eyes were shifty, he was wearing a black work suit. "you mean that blonde girl?" The man asked and the armor tighten it's grip on the poor man, causing the man's beatheing to labor. "Where is she? If you tell us, you won't be punished as harshly in court." Roy said in a cold voice.

"Y-you remember that abandon Labortary? T-the one that used to be used for medical studies?" The stocky man studdered under the lost of air, his face a bright red, sweat driping down his face, and fear of the glinting steel armor that held him in place. Roy's lips deepen in a frown. "Is that were she is?" Roy asked, knowing the answer before the man uttered a word. "Yh-es." The breathly man whispered. "Lossen your grip, Alphonse." Roy demanded and Alphonse loosen his grip slightly, but not enough for the man to get away. "Why did you bastards take her?" Roy said in a venomous tone. Roy heard a whimper of fear come out of the other man's lips. "M-my boss wanted her because w-we're the ones that turned the target into a g-girl in the first place. O-our boss wants the babies. T-t-o see if their legitimate or not." The plumped man's lest started to grow of the armor and colonel as he was nearly crushed against a wall.

"Alphonse, I'm going to the labortary. Take that man to H.Q. and tell my crew to meet me at Central's harbor." Roy said in a leader-type voice. "But-" Al wanted to go with Roy to get his "brother/sister"; but he knew if he didn't go, there would be no back up, and there could be more trouble then the two of them could handel, with or without Ed. "Yes, sir." Alphonse answered and then reseved a smile from Roy. "Good, get going." Roy said and he got into his car and drove in the opposite direction of H.Q.

BBB

Edward glared at the glass door and wall of her chamber. I'm not a fucking ginni pig, damnit! Edward thought as she glared at the wall and door that looked simple enough to break; but were temperted and Alchemy proof. Then, there was a wet feeling, then Ed found herself siting in a puddle of water. Shots of pain came from her stomach, she wrapped her arms around the enlarged stomach. "Damnit, not now." She said to her stomach. "not now. God, Damn, not now." She closed her eyes as she heard footsteps coming in a hurried pace down the hall. Damn servalence. Damned servicemen. Damned sentries. Damn it all. Edward cursed mentally as pain coursed though her stomach. "What's wrong Edward? Is a women's pain to much?" A taunting voice came from one of the people that had just entered the room.

Edward looked up and saw a women with long blonde hair, harsh cold green eyes, and a very cold smirk. The women was very lean and had a very pretty face. Her coldness made her seem ugly. Edward tried to hold her pained expressions to glare at the women, but the pains started to get more and more frequent. "Get her down to the lab. She's in labor." The cold women said. Edward saw a girl with brownish hair and kind eyes, nod. The girl rushed to Edward and several others help get Edward into a wheelchair. "Please, just cooperate. If you do, I can promise that your baby or babies will live." The brunette whispered into Ed's ear. "Good; I'm an under-cover agent. But right now, You need to give birth, if you don't cooperate, they will die of child-birth. " Edward frowned and then nodded reluctantly. "Back-up will be here soon. Be a good girl."

Edward didn't know why, be she felt like she could trust the brown haired girl. She felt as if she heard her voice before.

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Roy looked at the tall, dark building. He was sure that Alphonse had reached the H.Q. by now, and he'd have back up soon. He pushed he lips together and glared at the building, looking for a way in. Then he noticed that there was no one near the front of the building. He cautiously walked up near the door, and heard talking. Still not safe to enter from the front. Roy thought and then saw a basement window with no light on. Figures. Roy groaned and he squezed though the window. Sometimes, I wonder why I don't praise Edward for beind so short. He heard screams coming from upstairs. Oh shit, I don't think this is a basement. Roy thought.

Then noticed some scrubs and doctor coats. He change in the dark into the scrubs and put on a doctor coat. Roy quickly walked up the stairs and exited the storage room. He turned and bumped into a girl. "Sorry." Roy said automaticly. "Oh, it's okay Doctor" The blonde nurse said. "The target has gone in labor. There is already one doctor there. We need another one to help check it's weight and cut the cord." The nurse said and directed Roy to the 'E.R'. Shit. Ed went into labor here? Roy thought as he was pushed into the room to a screaming, cursing Edward.

"It's nice to know the target knows the whole curing Alphabet." One of the nurses said as the doctor yelled. "Damn! The first one's out and theirs another one coming!" Roy checked to make sure his gloves were in his pocket, and then was demanded to cut the first ambical (sorry if it's not spelled right, it's not in my dictionary) cord. He was handed a pair of sissors. "Fuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccccccckkkkkkk!" Ed screamed as the Second one came out. Roy cut the cords and then looked at the tried Edward.

Edward immeditally reconized Roy, Roy winked at her. The two babies cries were loud and rang in the room. Giving Roy a slight headacke. He heard screams coming from inside of the building knowing that back-up had came. A brunette girl held both of the babies, who were cleaned by the nurses, wrapped in towels; and gave them to Edward. Edward whispered something to the girl and she nodded. "Tria! What are you doing?" The one doctor yelled at the brown haired girl. Roy, removed the rubber gloves and put on his flit gloves. "You are under arrested for kiddnapping and under-mining illeagal experaments by the military." Roy and Tria called out as several Alchemic flashes went off.

Ed held on to the two babies. Roy lifted Ed up and put her into the wheelchair that was near the table. "Be careful!" Ed yelled at Roy. "I am!" The brown haired girl shook her head and sighed. "It is true what Riza says about the flame alchemist." The girl sighed. "He is an baka." Roy looked at the girl. "Who are you?" Roy asked, Edward looked up at him. "You mean you didn't asign her here?" Roy looked at Edward. "no, other wise I wouldn't be asking who she is." Edward sighed, and yawned.

The brunette rolled her eyes at the two couple. "I'm Tria Tisman, The Ice Alchemist. My commander is General Rickerson." She said calmly as several more screams and yells flew through the halls. "We need to get going. Edward, let me carry one of the babies." Edward noded and handed on of the two babies to the girl.

DDD

Edward was cleaned up, and comfortable laying in a hospital bed. Her babies also being taken care of. She smiled at Roy who fell asleep in a chair. He's tired. Ha. He didn't have to go through all I did. She had twins, one girl, one boy. Their names: Kyoko and Kyo. She smiled and fell asleep, holding Roy's hand. Alphonse would have smiled at his 'sister' if he could have. Wow, I'm an uncle to two! Better go call Winry and Granny! Alphonse left the room.

Childern are a gift.

They change your life.

You love them,

They grow up to

Either

love

or

hate

you.

But I'm sure.

That thoses changes are good for you.

-by-me-