Warning: What you are about to read is yaoi and/or shounen ai. YUM! Now if you don't know what that means I think it would be better if you don't read this.
Disclaimer: I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist! ENOUGH ALREADY! Also I don't 'Come What May' from Moulin Rouge, 'Truth of My Youth' By New Found Glory, or 'Anything But Ordinary' By Avril Lavigne.
Summary: Ed comes back from a mission and Roy tells him what happened to Hughes. In return Ed shows Roy how he deals with grief. Songfic (Roy/Ed)
Songs With A Hidden Meaning
By: RejectedAndLoved
Chapter 2: A Night At The Bar
Roys clothing consisted of a long sleeved white shirt with a few buttons at the top undone. The shirt was tucked in a pair of rich brown trousers that hung over his light brown leather kick around boots. While Ed wore the pants and boots he wore every day, but with a loose white shirt similar to Roys. The shirt left his metal hand reveled and sadly only had the top button undone.
As Ed instructed neither of them wore any certification labeling them alchemist.
As Ed was calmly walking down the beaten path of the street, Roys earlier worries came flooding back. 'What if this bar isn't what Im thinking it is? Oh no.' By the time Royfinished mentally sobbing he had arrived to face his fate.
It was a wide, one story high building. Light was shinning brightly through the windows and the sound of singing and laughter echoed through the opened door.
Ed turned towards Roy, "There's a few things you need to know. This place is a karaoke slash bar. And when you're in there never EVER mention any type work whatsoever. People come here to unwind and have a party. Also... never mind you'll find out soon enough."
When Roy walked through the first thing he saw was the bar. The chairs bordering the bar lay in a straight line before the doors as if begging visitors to collapse to the bar the second they come in. Turning left he saw a stage a foot off the ground, obviously used for performances. Between the stage and the bar were a dozen worn tables with four chairs at each one.
Ed grabbed Roy's hand and dragged him to the farthest side of bar and sat down as if waiting for someone. Before Roy could ask the bartender popped out of nowhere and spoke with a calming baritone voice, "Hey Ed I take it you just got back from a mission."
The man in question replied, "Your good Jack. It was unsuccessful. Now onto business. I hear you need a performer tonight." At this Ed started to grin.
The man named Jack began to chuckle and made his voice sound like an obnoxious hot head, "With my mystifying powers! I see the mistress Nicole Anders was the one that told thee of my need of performers!"
At this the whole place got silent and then started cracking up at Jacks smart ass imitation.
Then out of now where a girl popped up from behind the counter, "You rang?"
She had shoulder length loosely curled hair. It had a dark rich red color to it. Her face had a soft childish look to it. Her clothing was a long, spaghetti strap, red colored dress. The dress was made out of a jean like material. She also wore black ankle boots that most likely had a steel toe. (Just like Aerith from Final Fantasy/ Kingdom Hearts)
"I was wondering when you'd get here. So you get the songs?"
All of a sudden Ed pulls put three sheets of paper, "Three songs tonight Nikky. One solo each and a duet."
Extremely confused Roy spoke up. "You going to introduce me or not? And what's with the songs?"
Ed replied in a way as if he was waiting for him to speak up. "Well, Roy, this energetic smartass is Jack Danials. Fitting ain't it? And this 'engaged' beauty is Nicole Anders. Jack owns the pub and Nicole works here. I work here part time. I play the piano, guitar, and/ or sing. That's what the songs are for so drink up and be entertained."
Then Ed moved his head real close to Roys ear and whispered, "Nicole is getting married so no hitting on her or anyone else 'cuz all the girls here are engaged or married. So be good." Then Ed ran to the stage with Nicole in tow.
"Be good. I should court marshal him for that." A second later Roy started to think of ways to torture the young man for treating him like a child.
Drying a glass with a cloth Jack leaned towards him, "I think you better stop day dreamin' son and watch the show."
And with that both Roy and Jack observed Ed and Nicole on the stage in silence.
"Hey everyone long time no see. Well, tonight I have three songs from 'The Writer'" he paused as he let the audience applause. "Hehehe, I figured you'd like that. Now the first one's called 'Truth Of My Youth' Oh and 'The Writer' would like to dedicate these songs to his secret flame."
Then Ed picked up a guitar, Nicole a bass guitar, and another male went to play the drums and began to play a fast moving beat. Soon Eds tenor voice was flowing through the bar.
'Such a heavenly sound. Why haven't I heard it before?' Roy pondered.
There was a time and place where I never thought
Id leave my own hometown
But those days finally are dead and gone
It was never my intention to stay there oh no
There was a conscious effort played by me
To disown anything I see
There was a girl I knew way back when
Who says she doesn't know me anymore
These are the lies
The things you never mention
These are my past mistakes Ill stay away from
These are my thoughts written down on paper
It's my only savior from not saying what I want to say
These are the thoughts that are on my mind
Moments that haven't yet been defined
And I don't know if you could ever understand
These are the things I can't say when were alone.
There were countless hours on the telephone
My ears were ringing from the dial tone
There were flashing lights
People staring there was nothing I could ever do
These are the lies
The things you never mention
These are my past mistakes Ill stay away from
This is the truth the only time you'll hear it
Ill write it down because it seems so hard to say it
These are the things I can't say when we're alone
When the trio played the last few chords the whole bar erupted with applause. And if you really paid attention, like Ed did, you would have noticed a black haired man at the bar whistle out loud with amazement.
Ed was soon replaced by Nicole to announce her song. "Here's another song from 'The Writer' titled 'Anything But Ordinary'."
Ed put down his guitar and took his place at the grand piano and played the introduction. Around two measures in the song, the drums started to play its own rhythm. And two measures after the drums entrance came the crisp, clear, soprano voice of Nicole Anders.
Sometimes I get so weird I even freak myself out
I laugh myself asleep it's my lullaby
Sometimes I drive so fast just to feel the danger
I want to scream it makes me feel alive
Is it enough to love is it enough to breath
Somebody rip my heart out and leave me here to bleed
Is it enough to die somebody save my life?
I'd rather be anything but ordinary please
To walk within the lines would make life so boring
I want to know that I have been to the extreme
So knock me off my feet come on now
Give me anything to make me feel alive
Is it enough to love is it enough to breath
Somebody rip my heart out and leave me here to bleed
Is it enough to die somebody save my life?
I'd rather be anything but ordinary please
Let down your defenses there's no common senses
If you look you can see that this world is a
Beautiful, accidental, turbulent, succulent, opulent, permanent
No way, I wanna taste it don't wanna waste it away
Is it enough to love is it enough to breath
Somebody rip my heart out and leave me here to bleed
Is it enough to die somebody save my life
I'd rather be anything but ordinary please
The reaction to this performance was similar to the one with Ed, except, the black haired whistler in the back, made no sound. Knowing glances pasted between Nikky and Ed as grins conquered their faces.
Ed stood up and made his announcement. "Okay you night hounds this is the last song tonight." Ed paused so the fans could get their 'awws' out. "Don't worry we saved the best for last. This might be the last song you'll hear from 'The Writer' for a while because he has some relationship problems he has to figure out. If all things work out you'll soon know the identity of 'The Writer.'"
Dramatic notes in minor were played to add a little drama with 'The Writers' identity. And with the majority of the bar somewhat drunk, they didn't really care and just erupted in roars of cheers.
Nikky took things in her hands to quiet the place down. "Here is 'Come What May', a song that is a symbol of a secret love between a couple. A man who will stay in love with his lover no matter what happens." She then, secretly, gave a wink to Ed, unknown of watching eyes.
Ed stayed at the piano to play a soft entrancing melody before he let his voice soar along with Nicole's.
Never knew I could feel like this
Like Ive never the sky before
What to vanish inside your kiss
Everyday Im loving you
More and More
Listen to my heart can you hear it sing
Come back to me and forgive everything
Seasons may change winter to spring
But I love you till the end of time
Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day
Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place
Suddenly it moves with such a perfect grace
Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste
It all revolves around you
And there's no mountain too high
No river too wide
Sing out this song and Ill be there by your side
Storm clouds my gather and stars may collide
But I love you(I love you)
Until the end (Until the end)
Of time
Come what may
I will love you
Come what may
Yes I will love you
Come what may I will you till my dying day
The two singers took one final bow before they went to close the stage for the night. Once that was done Ed pushed kicked and shoved to get the bar and when he did he jumped in front of Roy. "So what did ya think?"
Trying very hard not to burst out laughing from the boys recent actions but he completely lost it when Jack held nothing back and the bartender let his voice burst in laughter.
The look on Eds face warned Nicole to stay away so she pretended to do something useful near the door if an escape was needed.
Noticing Ed was about to yell something stupid Roy reached up and placed a finger over Fullmetals lips. Taisa calmed down a little more before he answered. "Ed I never knew you had such a voice. Why haven't you ever sang at headquarters?"
Blushing Ed turned away saying, "I tell ya later. Now Jack where is my payment? Im a growing man ya know."
Jack sighed, "You are such a simpleton. Your payment, one large sub with everything but the kitchen sink. Enjoy! Now go you look exhausted." Jack walked away to tend to his paying customers.
Ed sighed and turning to Roy, "C' mon, I need to take you somewhere."
TBC
After re- reading this chapter I realized how small Roys part and how OOC he is. Gah! Sorry. And with 'Come What May' words like this - - 'blah' is Ed. This - - 'blah' is Nicole. And this - - 'blah' is both of them. Now you know. Ed has a tenor voice, don't know what that means, then use you imagination. Nicole has a jazzy alto tone of voice. If you don't know what that means, either 1) Same as Ed or 2) Sign up for choir. Reviews make a certain crazy rabid anime fan girl still have a bit of sanity.