A/N: I'm back! Hi everyone I actually got a few days ago but was busy unpacking and didn't have enough time to type both chapters. I will however put up chapter 13 either tomorrow morning or after I've gotten at least 5 reviews. Probably tomorrow morning XP

Well enjoy! I'm glad that I have some new readers with me and I hope Ed's last four days, (The rest of Wednesday-Saturday) aren't too rough!

Disclaimer: points backwards Go check other chapters if you really want to hear the disclaimer.

CHAPTER 12: WANT, DREAM, WISH

"Just three more days, just three more days, just three more days," Ed mumbled as he paced across the floor.

"You know I can hear you. You're only a few feet away after all," replied Winry who was looking at a mechanic's catalog and checking off a few parts with a pen, "Besides it's more like four days. It's still Wednesday you know."

Edward ignored her and instead kept pacing across the room. His head was thrown up towards the ceiling in an attempt to show off how full of angst his life was, 'Why god, why.'

"Edward…" He still paid her no mind and continued his walk about the room. "EDWARD!"

"Huh?" He snapped his focus towards her, "What?"

"Sorry to kick you all the way back to reality Edward, but what's with you? You're acting strange." She shot him a quizzical glance as he continued to pace across her floor. "And would you stop that?"

He paused for a moment but then went back to pacing. "I am NOT strange. Just because you're sick doesn't mean you're constantly right."

"Bean."

"Whatever." Yes, there was undeniably something strange about him today. Was he trying to hide something or what?

"What's wrong with you?"

"Nothing."

"Really? Usually you flip out when I call you a name shrimp," she retorted.

"WHO YOU CALLING SMALLER THAN A GRAIN OF RICE MACHINE JUNKIE!"

"See, like that… HEY, WHAT DID YOU SAY ALCHEMY FREAK?"

"SHUT UP WRENCK FREAK!"

"WHY DON'T YOU JERK?"

And the fighting dragged on for hours without Pinako to set the two straight. But in time they both started pouting and turned their backs on one another like the two stubborn children they were.

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"Alphonse, can you carry this bag?" Pinako handed the metal teen her suitcase as they got on the train.

"Sure Auntie Pinako," he replied while tucking two large, brightly wrapped present away in his armor. Thankfully nobody noticed. They were all trying to squeeze into the black locomotive.

"I'm sure Winry will love your present Al. She'll be studying that piece of automail all day."

"Yeah, I sure hope brother found a nice present too."

"Yes, well we have to get back as soon as possible. I think the train should arrive there by tomorrow morning," the old lady replied as she and the hulking suit of armor settled into a seat. It was about 8:00 now but she hoped she could get some decent sleep on this train.

"Yeah auntie. I can't wait to see brother again."

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"Hey Ed," her voice was soothing after the long silence. His eyelids were about halfway closed even though it was only 8 PM. Winry came over and shook him roughly by the shoulder, "Get up already!"

Edward suddenly became fully alert and his eyes shot open in a sudden rush of gold. "What?" he asked as he sat up from his slouched position on the window seat.

"I wanted to ask you something."

"What?"

"Well, do you remember the river?"

"Could you be a little more specific?" Ed asked.

"Stop being a jerk Edward. You know what I mean." she answered.

"What about it?"

"Well, I was thinking about going there tomorrow and having a picnic."

"A picnic?" He stared at her in a questionable manner as if saying, 'You really want to have a picnic? What are you thinking?"

"Yes, a picnic. I thought it would be nice."

"Nice? Winry, you're sick."

"So, it would be nice. Me, you, and Al all together again at the river, having a picnic like the old days."

"Wait, Al's coming back?" he asked.

'Yeah, and granny too. I got their call today. They also asked me if I remembered something but I had no idea what they were talking about. There weren't any appointments on my calendar." Winry started, "I don't think she knows I'm sick though."

"You didn't tell me?"

"Well, you were out shopping and then there was the endless pacing…"

"I get the point Winry."

"Anyways, why don't you want to go to the river?"

"It's stupid!" Ed replied, an annoyed look plastered on his face.

And that was it.

"It's not! I've always dreamed of having a sort of reunion. Other people's dreams aren't stupid just because their not your own you selfish jerk!" He didn't even get to reply as she shut out the light and he made his way over to the doorway. All the while wanting the exact same thing.

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A/N: I loved that ending line Don't forget to review! I'll be sure to post the next chapter tomorrow since I wrote 12 and 13 while on vacation.

-Phyco girl