Disclaimer: I do not own Full Metal Alchemist, the character or the original plot therein.

A/N: I have seen the end of the series and I know how it ends. I'm just making my own ending for my story because I don't want to spoil it for any readers that haven't seen it... or atleast I'm trying not to. ... And also, this isn't the end of this story, I'm doing a continuation from both Ed and Al's points of view on what happens. And also a big thankful to those who have reviewed and helped with constructive criticism. It is greatly appreciated.It makes me so happy to see reviews. Once again, thanks a bunch!

-6 years later-

Winry watched as the gray storm clouds slowly headed east, away from Rizemboul. James would be happy about that, she noted to herself. He had been waiting all day to go outside, only because she wouldn't let him out when it was raining like that. The air was still warm and humid as the old dog, Den lay in the shade of a tree.From her place on the porch she could see the stone wall at a distance and the road winding through the village. It hadn't really changed much. Each time Ed left, she always waited for him no matter how long he was gone or what shape he came home in. He always came back to her.

"Mama! Can I go outside now? Please please? Can I?" James came running out of the house, the porch door shutting loudly behind him. He looked up at her with hopeful gold colored eyes. A mop of light blonde hair hung around his face. Winry smiled and put her hand lightly on his shoulder, gently pushing him towards the stairs.

"I don't see why not. Don't go too far though because your father might be back today..." The little boy gave her a bright smile and nodded.

"I promise" he said as he turned around and ran down the steps. She watched his figure disappear over the small dip in the road. She seldom worried about him because he never got into any real trouble. A slight creaking noise from above caused her to look up only to see the sign above the door blowing in the breeze. Carved into the weathered wood it read " Elric Auto-mail" Winry had taken up the business after Pinako had died. That had been during Ed and Al's absence. When they had left they hadn't returned for three years. She had been so lonely and worried but she tried not to show it for James's sake and had her hands full with raising him so she wasn't as lonely. She still missed him though. Since he was born she told him all the time about his father and uncle. Since he could talk he did nothing but ask about his father and kept on insisting that he would come back even though he had never met either one of them.

James had been born a little less than a year after Ed had left. The night he was going to leave, things had happened between them.The kiss had led to one thing which had led to another and she didn't regret any of it. That was the one special night she had shared with him. She knew in retrospect that she had probably been too young but she hadn't known when she was going to see him again or if she was ever going to see him again. James had been born from that night and she probably knew also that she had been too young to have a child but she managed and she loved the child very much, he was as much a part of Ed as he was of her.

When the brothers had returned Al had his body back and Ed still had his mechanical limbs but he didn't seem to be too bothered by it. When they were alone she had asked him about how Al got his body back but Ed had just sighed and looked away. He had a face of someone that held a sad secret and wasn't going to tell so she didn't pry and had moved onto another topic. She was never going to forget his face when he saw his son for the first time. At first she thought he was angry but then the shock in his eyes faded to a sort of pride and happiness. She had known him so long that she could tell. He had given her the smile he reserved just for her and her alone and then he had kissed her. Shortly after his return he had made good on his promise and they had been married. It wasn't a terribly large wedding. Just Nelly, an old friend from their childhood, Al , James and Mustang and Hawkeye from Central had managed to make it. They had exchanged vows and had been married. Winry Rockbell had become Mrs. Edward Elric. But she preferred Winry Elric to anything else.

Ed spent two years with her after his first return. He was there to celebrate James's fourth and fifth birthdays together with his wife, brother and son. Shortly after the child's fifth birthday he and Al had to leave again. He was still part of the military and now worked as an officer, investigating unsettled military affairs. Al worked with him as his partner which he very much enjoyed. The younger Elric brother never got to be a state alchemist but he worked hard at being a dedicated soldier. Even though Ed had been gone for a little over a year this time, she still missed him as much as ever.

And now today, she kept her gaze fixed on the horizon. She spied a figure making their way up the road. Her heart skipped a beat in anticipation. Was it him? Or was it a client coming for their automail?. But as the figure made its way closer to the house, a glimpse of blue and gold caught her eyes.The only people that wore a military uniform that she knew of were Ed and Al. And the approaching figure was still a bit too short to be Al. As she made her way quickly down the stairs, Den barked and sat up and James came running towards her.

"Mama! Mama! Papa came back! He's home!" The little boy cried out excitedly. He bolted down the road to the approaching figure who stopped and dropped his suitcase. It really was him. She followed after her son and ran to greet her husband. She stopped a few feet from him, seeing Al behind him, wearing the same compassionate smile he always had. She watched as Ed picked up James and swung him around his arms before setting him down.

"Hey there James! Geez...you've gotten big!" He remarked as he ruffled his hair. The boy laughed and made a face.

" I know! It's 'cause Mama tells me to drink my milk so I stay shrimpy like she said you were!" Ed smirked and then looked up to see Winry standing infront of him.

"So you've been lying to our son telling him I'm shrimpy eh? Who are you calling shrimpy?" He exclaimed indignantly. Winry laughed softly and wrapped her arms around him, kissing his cheek. " Not you! Geez! You're so sensitive about your height! Get over it! Youre' taller than I am!" al spoke from behind Ed.

" It's true! Mustang doesn't even tease him anymore, but you still get upset Brother!" Al chuckled. Ed grumbled and held her closer.

"So what? I still hate him! But enough with him, what do you say we all go inside and get some food. I'm starving!" Winry rolled her eyes.

" You're always hungry!" She retorted.

"Papa, did you bring anything fun from Central ?" James questioned curiously. Ed tapped his chin with his finger thoughtfully for a moment.

"Why yes, I think I did!" He knelt down and opened the suitcase and took out a small box wrapped in brown paper and handed it to him. James looked at it with wide gold eyes before opening it.

"Its an airplane!" He took it out and then hugged his father before taking off towards the house, waving the plane in the air as he went. Al followed suit, calling after the child.

Winry waited for him to stand up and then wrapped her arms around him again and kissed him softly. "I've missed you so much..." she whispered. He nodded slowly and kissed her forehead.

"I've missed you too...I'm planning on staying for a while this time..." Winry looked up at him with searching eyes.

"How long?" She questioned. She hoped it was atleast for a little while this time. He held her closer and whispered against her lips.

"Permanently..."

She blinked once in shock before smiling widely and hugging him closer. "But how!" she exclaimed. Ed brushed his fingers through her hair.

"They instated me here to organize and sort out old military affairs... I know its not anything really serious...but the point is that I'm closer to you and James.. Al is staying too" he replied. She rested her head against his shoulder and whispered. " I love you so much Edward Elric...and I always will..." Ed kissed the top of her head affectionately.

"And I love you Winry Elric. When I made that promise I told you I'd keep it and I'm really glad I did..."

She nodded and closed her eyes. Nothing could ever take this wonderful happiness away from her.