A/N: OVER 100 REVIEWS! YOU GUYS ROCK! -huggles all-

TO MY REVIEWERS:

Mika Rieu: No, you can't kill Russell. And NO, you can't hurt Ed! It's not technically Ed's fault. He was just reminded of his brother's death, Russell's giving him a hard time, and said-blonde tried to take Roy from him!

Xueyan: Did I make Roy too nice?

Wolf of Nightmares: -Hides- Is Barry going to come after me next? -shivers- Well, do whatever you like with Russell, just make sure he lives for a while longer, kay? ;;;

Tanegaroa: I'm glad you like my story! Lol, yeah Russell does suck. P

Shinigami Akumu: -Covers your mouth- SHHH! Only you know what's coming! Don't spoil it! XD Um, I think that second reason is coming up soon, but I'm trying to slow my story down a bit though. I've been rushing it. Damn, I need to make up a reason why Roy stayed home now, huh? -huggles-

SoulSister: I haven't decided how Russell shall be dealt with, but something will happen! XD

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SilentTears: I know all of that has to happen. I haven't actually cut that deep but I do have personal experience with cutting. But, you know how stubborn Ed is … Roy will probably have to force him to the hospital. But if he does that, then the military will know Ed didn't leave. So, yeah, it was hard for me to write that last chapter.

Ebony Colmen: "Ouch" XDDD That's great! Hehe, yeah I liked where he passed out before he could punch Russell too. XD It showed Russ that something was SERIOUSLY wrong because, you know Ed. Stubborn ass. ¬¬

VampireChildofDarkness: Yeah, cutting is addicting. It's practically a drug … only no chemicals enter your system. I'm sort of … recovering from all of that. -scratches back of head nervously-

Shingo-sama: -Tackled- x.x;;;

Finalfantasys-child: XD Wow, that was great. That sounds like what I used to say for my original fic. XDDD

Emaya: It's hard to tell what colour Roy's eyes are, but I think they're a really dark blue. -shrugs- I could be wrong though.

Br14nn4: I didn't even think about the promotions! Thanks for reminding me! XD Russell does like Roy … that's sort of why he kissed him. He was just rather happy with himself that Ed saw it; two birds with one stone. Lol, I'm glad my story wakes someone up rather than puts them to sleep. ¬¬

DISCLAIMER: … I don't own Full Metal Alchemist … -gets poked- … Ed, Roy, and all the other characters belong to Hiromu Arakawa … -gets poked again- … The only thing I own personally, is this particular plot.

Chapter thirteen / The Promise

"Ed …" Roy murmured huskily. "I need you … please."

Staring straight into deep blue eyes, Ed responded, "Then take me, Roy."

Lifting the blonde alchemist, Mustang carried Ed across the room; laying him down on the bed. Crawling over, Roy attacked the nape of his love's neck. Arching his back, Roy took that time to pull up his shirt. While Ed pulled it off the rest of the way, the colonel began trailing kisses down from his neck to his navel.

Unbuckling the belt, Roy pulled off the black leather pants that had gotten rather tight to Edward.

The rest of it was a blur. The only thing Ed and Roy were certain of, was that they were finally lovers.

"Mmmm …"

"Hey Roy! I know I shouldn't of, but I couldn't help and come and--" Gasping, the state alchemist watched in horror as Russell wrapped his arms around the older man's neck; drawing him closer as he deepened the kiss. "R-Roy …?"

"N-no … Roy …"

Seeping in through the blinds, sun light went shooting straight into Edward's golden orbs. Squeezing them shut, he tried his best to sit up; barely succeeding.

Re-opening them, his eyes searched the room. He was still in Mustang's bedroom. Only … Mustang was asleep at his side; still wearing his military uniform.

Looking down at his wrist, he noticed it was different.

'Roy must have changed the bandage after I passed out.' His eyes widened. 'Passed out! That's right … I tried to hit Russell, but was too weak. Damn it all …'

"What a great birthday," Ed muttered. "I give my virginity away and get my heart broken … what a wonderful way to turn 18-years-old."

"Ed …"

Whipping around, the blonde looked down at a sleeping Roy.

"… Ed … I'm sorry …"

"What the Hell? Is he talking in his sleep?"

"Ed … it's not what you think … please believe me … Ed …" the colonel mumbled.

"Ch … fat fuckin' chance! I'm out of here." Rising from the bed, the blonde stumbled over to the door, and out into the hallway. "I guess I need some food. I can barely stand up straight let alone walk."

Slowly taking one step at a time, Ed finally reached the bottom of the stairs; making his way into the kitchen.

"Let's see … not much to choose from. I went to the market yesterday but only the things we were completely out of."

"Ed!" called a worried alto voice. "Ed! Where are you!"

"Quiet yelling, Mustang!" called Russell. "I'm trying to sleep!"

Ed looked at the clock. It was only 4:30am.

'No wonder it was dim outside. I should hide before Roy or Russell come in here.'

Moving as swiftly has he could, the blonde hid in the hall closest.

"Russell, have you seen Ed?" came Roy's panicked voice.

Said Ed could hear the other blonde snort. "No … he's staying out of my way and I like it that way."

Mustang glared. "Russell, you have to tell Ed what really happened yesterday. You know that I didn't want it and pushed you away."

The younger man merely shrugged. "Yeah, you know that, and I know that. But he doesn't know that; and that's just fine with me!"

"Russell! Do you realize that Ed hurt himself because of this! I found him passed out on the bed! Why do you think he went unconscious when he tried to hit you! We both know he came into my office yesterday and saw what happened, but he doesn't know what truly happened."

The blonde sighed. "You know I didn't mean Ed to get hurt like that. Hell, I didn't even know he did that period. But what he did without knowing the facts was utterly pointless."

"Pointless? POINTLESS! How can you say that! Ed almost died from blood loss!" Roy practically screamed. "If he didn't stop the blood flow when he did … he wouldn't still be here. I saw the cut, Russell. It was deep," he finished off in a whisper.

Ed's eyes widened as he stared through the crack. It looked as if Roy was about to … cry.

'He was telling the truth … after all. Damn, what a fucking heartless bastard I am.' He stared down at his wrist. 'I didn't know I went that deep. I guess that explains why I still can't stand straight.'

"Russell, just help me find Ed," the man almost begged. "He can't hurt himself again." Salty tears poured down the colonel's face. "I … I hid the blade, but that won't stop him."

Russell stared at the man in shock, then spoke, "He's an alchemist. He can transmute anything into a weapon … Hell, he might even use his own arm. His favourite weapon is his auto-mail arm transmuted into a dagger."

Blue eyes widened. "I didn't even think of that." Roy looked up at Russell with fear shining in his wet eyes. "Russell … you have to help me find him. Ed could be anywhere and could hurt himself anytime with anything."

'I made Roy … cry. Damn it all … why didn't I just trust him? I should of known Russell would try something! I should of liste-- What?' Ed's thoughts were cut short at the sound of a sob.

Looking through the crack of the door, the blonde's eyes widened at the sight of Roy Mustang on his knees with his head in his hands. His shoulders quavered as each cry escaped his lips. Russell was just standing there, not knowing what to do.

Turning the knob, Edward exited the closest. The younger blonde looked over and gasped … then glared. "You were in the closest the whole time? How could you just stand there hiding the whole time while Roy's--"

"I know, Russell. But I had to hear it for myself. I had to know what really happened," Ed cut in softly before taking Roy into his embrace.

The man tried to blink away the tears, but only succeeded in have more fall.

"Shhh … it's okay Roy. I'm sorry," the state alchemist whispered as he gently placed Roy's head into the crook of his neck. "I believe you … I believe you …"

Looking up into golden eyes, Mustang pleaded, "Please Ed … don't hurt yourself anymore. You don't know how scared I was. When I found you on the bed … the blade and the rag covered … in blood …"

A wave of guilt crashed right into Edward. "I'm sorry, Roy. I promise you I won't do it again. I promise," the blonde murmured as he brushed his flesh hand through the raven-coloured locks.

Blinking back some more tears, the older man sighed with relief. "You promise?"

Smiling softly, Ed leaned down; placing a loving kiss on Roy's lips. "Yeah … I promise."

A/N: x.x;;; Sorry for not updating in a while. It's only been four days but since it's summer I feel guilty about it. I know Roy was a little over-dramatic for his personality, but I still think it's fits. He is known for being melodramatic in the series. This chapter was a little weird but I hope you liked it.