I know, I planned to post this entire thing over a few days, but I got impatient. So here's the last chapter of Kyodai. I hope you don't hate the ending as much as I do!


That day, due to the insistence of Alphonse, Edward's illness was treated successfully, and was bid to rest by doctors, military and his brother alike. After a few more days of said resting, the Elric brothers were given the OK to leave the hospital. That very day, the took a train out to Resembool, accompanied by Major Armstrong, where Edward spent his two-month leave at the Rockbell residence. That time was spent largely with Alphonse, getting him used to smells, tastes and the feel of things. Being as well paid as he was with his military salary, he spoiled his younger brother, taking him wherever he wanted to go. He also bought him whatever he asked for and more, including the promised cat, which Al affectionately named Trisha. During that time, Alphonse relearned what it felt like to be licked silly by a dog, and how soft his cat's fur was. He felt the grass against his skin as he and Edward watched the stars, and the wind as it blew through his hair.

And Edward kept his promise. He treated his wounds correctly and went to the doctor when he fell ill. But in the back of his mind was always one lingering thoughts; Al comes first.

Owari

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