Authors Notes: Heya all. I'm back, and ready to send out some new stories. I had several ready for upload but policy on Songfics kept me from putting them up. Oh well, I will quite complaining. Here is another Yaoi, EdxRoy for you fans. It's one of my favorite couples. Hehehe. Alright, well, enjoy the fic. :D

Warnings: There is one major spoiler for episode 25. For those following Adult Swim or the subs, you know what I am talking about. Xx

Title: Only the Moon Will Know

Chapter: 1

The day was young, and central was already bustling with its workers. Papers rustled, laughs echoed, and soft whispers filled its large corridors. The day was hot and the heat was obviously rousing uneasiness amongst most people. It would be an interesting day.

On his lunch break, Roy Mustang relaxed out in the courtyard. He found himself without an appetite and something seemed to pull at the back of his mind. He was supposed to remember something but at the crazy morning, it had slipped away. Leaning one shoulder to a tree he sighed and closed his eyes. With the trees shade coolly pouring down on him, he relaxed. Though, this relaxation faded particularly quickly when it was replaced with a sudden tension.

"So this is where you've been, Flame."

Peering over his shoulder, he saw the grinning Hughes. The voice was distant and faded. Rolling his eyes he pushed himself from the tree and stood to look at Hughes, though as he did this: The image faded. Hughes was gone, and had been gone for quite a long time now. He knew that. Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, he leaned back against the tree with a sigh.

"Damn you, Maes. I'm alone here…"

Closing his eyes as a cooled breeze passed, he took a deep breath of the crisp air. Again relaxation fell over him and he forced the threatening tears away. Again that idea of forgetting something came to him. He would figure it out eventually. Just clear your mind, Roy, clear your mi—

"Mustang, you evil bastard! There you are!"

Opening one eye, he knew that voice. He knew what he had forgotten. And in an instant, he wished he hadn't. The furious blonde stormed up to him, cheeks red and eyes wide in anger. From the looks of it the central boys were picking on him.

"Fullmetal, I see you made it here safely. But I do remember informing you to wait at the gates for guidance."

"I DID for about an HOUR. And who came? No one! So I took my own chances."

Edward's voice was in a low and hoarse growl. It was obvious the heat had gotten to the blonde as well. Everyone was on edge, even Mustang himself. Sighing, deciding not to argue anymore, he pushed himself from the tree's trunk and walked forward. Silently passing Ed, he gestured for the alchemist to follow, and so that is how it was.

Edward, still brooding whilst following Mustang, peered around with high interest. He had quickly forgotten his anger and was taking his time learning the different areas. Knowing him this would be the last time he would get a guided tour, if that was what you wanted to call it.

"Central is currently renovating one side of the building, making us short on officer's quarters. So, just by…odd…chance, I've been ordered to share my quarters with you since we have come from the same original fleet."

Yes, Roy sounded absolutely mortified. And in the least bit, was he happy at all. Edward could at least understand that portion of the Lieutenant Colonel's feelings.

"Oh that's just lovely. I'm absolutely thrilled."

"As am I, Full Metal. I have arranged your room, so please, make yourself at…home."

Begrudgingly, Edward stepped forward and went into this room that was to be his. He plopped his suitcase upon the bed and simply stared out a window near the bed. It resembled his old room back at Winry's home. It was odd but perhaps it was done on purpose. It couldn't be a coincidence. But when he turned around to say something to Roy, the man had left.

He had an order to work at Central for the next three months so that he could qualify in a higher state position. That and they were curious as to how he worked. So now he was roomed with Mustang, and was going to be doing paper work all day. That's just what he always wanted to do.

Riight.

So the day fled quickly and sunset crept upon them. Edward had remained in his room the entire day, staring out that window. He didn't start for another few days so he had nothing better to do. With the sky painted vibrantly in pinks and oranges, and birds twittering their lullabies, he closed his eyes for a brief moment. He needed all the rest he could get, considering he hadn't slept well within the past week. He was leaning up against the headboard of his bed with his legs stretched out in front of him. In his hands he tinkered with the silver pocket watch. That was enough to keep him amused for the time being.

Roy was quiet about making his entrance into what was once only his area. He wasn't sure how Edward was adapting to the changes in Central. It was dark now, and he noticed that there was no sign of change at all. Edward had obviously not left his room. Roy, peeking in through the crack of the door, noticed that sleep had taken over the alchemist. Deciding against any thoughts of actually courtesy, he flipped the light in the room off and went to his own.

He always hated those blue uniforms, but it was policy to wear them, so he couldn't complain. They were just too difficult for a lazy man to get off at night. Once undressed, he folded that blue suit up and lay it atop his dresser. It didn't take long for him to get into loose fitting pants and a plain T-shirt for sleeping. He was exhausted and was looking forward to a restful night. He didn't have any duties so he was prepared to sleep in.

Plopping down upon the plush mattress and comforter, a sigh escaped him. This is what he had been looking forward to the entire day. Now, he could truly relax. Sliding under the cool sheets, he pushed his face into his pillow, and allowed slumber to over come him.

Dreams were shattered and sleep was broken at the sound of a muffled scream resounding into the Flame's room. Roy sat up, unsure of what the commotion was. It sounded out within the sitting room of his quarters, and that was enough to startle him. Slowly and silently getting up from his bed he slid those ignition gloves from the bedside table, and put them on. Be prepared, was one of his mottos. Naturally. Pressing one palm to the door, with the other hand in a snapping position, he pushed the door open slowly. Peering out into the darkness he saw nothing. Stepping in further, again he heard and saw nothing. Moving towards Edward's room to ensure his safety he pushed the door open. Shock befell him at what he saw. Edward was curled up into a ball in the corner of the bed. Small sobs escaped the blonde who was writhing and twitching from something unknown. With a few cautious steps forward Mustang peered over to look at the boy's face.

"He's…dreaming?"

Tears that resided on the short one's face, glowed, looking nearly silver in the moonlight. He lowered his hand and slipped those ignition gloves away into a pocket in his PJ pants. Moving slowly still, he moved into a sitting position on the bed. He was unsure why he was doing what he was doing, but he had an idea. Hughes always teased him about it, too.

"Ah, so there you are, Roy Mustang. Why're you wandering around these parts? This is FullMetal's room after all."

"I…I came for a report."

"Hehe, right. A report, hmm? Well, all I can say is, you better protect him, Roy. Dangerous days are coming, so hold onto what you love. Alright? Well, hehe, get some sleep old friend. Tomorrow will be a long day."

Those were some of the last things the man ever said to him. And those words, he took them to heart. Hughes was the only one who ever knew how he really felt about the alchemist. Before he could correct himself he had pulled Edward gently into his arms and held him carefully.

"Why are you crying, Edward? You're safe here in Central. You're safe here…w…with me."

Roy whispered continuously into the night until the blonde clamed down and went back to sleeping soundly. This was one time that he indeed regretted not showing courtesy towards the Full Metal one. Though, he made that up in his actions now. Even though that when Edward awoke, he would remember nothing. Roy took the boy's shoes off, and sat them on the floor. Then, pulling the covers up over the blonde, he smiled only faintly.

"You should be safe in your dreams, but you aren't even safe there. I will protect you from all of that. Sleep well. "

Roy cradled the side of Edward's face for a brief moment then slid his hands away. Standing, Mustang traveled back to his room to attempt to sleep. Though it was hard, since his heart remained racing wildly the rest of the moments he was within consciousness. Only the pale moon would know what he had done. And he intended for it to stay that way.

T.B.C…