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Location: Risembool

Characters: Alphonse Elric, Winry Rockbell

Rating: K

It was Valentines Day at Risembool, a peaceful province where the famed Elric & Rockbell families once resided. At present, only two Rockbells and no Elrics lived here; the two Rockbells are Winry Rockbell and Pinako Rockbell, the "Leopardess of Risembool" – both highly skilled mechanics specializing in auto mail construction. The famous Elric Brothers constantly visit Risembool to see their Auntie Pinako and childhood friend, Winry but for this occasion, only the younger Elric, Alphonse Elric, visited.

Al knocked on the door of the two-story Rockbell residence. It would be a surprise for Winry to see me here, Al thought.

"Coming," a voice from the inside said. The person opened the door, it was Al's childhood friend, Winry Rockbell.

"Al! I didn't know you were coming! Come in!" She was surprised to see Al, but she wondered – Ed wasn't there.

Al entered the house. It still retained its look from their last visit. The only change was the position of a certain vase.

"Al, where's Ed?" Winry tinkered.

"Where's Auntie Pinako?" Al at the same instant asked.

They both laughed. "You answer first," Al said.

"Grandma's having a date with Monique's grandpa. You, where's Ed?"

"He's at Central. He can't come because it would take more than a day to come and go to and from Risembool and Central."

"Oh… not to worry!" The young mechanic exclaimed. "You're here. Whatcha wanna do?"

"You, what do you want?"

"Let's go to the beach and watch the sun set."

"Okay."

It was not a long journey to reach the beach considering Risembool is just a small remote town. It did not even take a mere five minutes to reach it. It was also the place where the brothers fought over who will marry Winry. The two sat near the water where their feet waded on the water.

"Do you remember?" Al reminiscenced. "Do you remember when me and nii-san fought over who will marry you?"

"No…but this scene reminds me of something…" she said while looking at the golden sun.

"Happy Valentines Day, Winry," Al said while removing his headpiece, revealing a bouquet of roses and handing it to blushing Winry.

"Al… thank you," Winry said, blushing. "This scene reminded me of you and I watching this scene together while Ed was with your Mom. Happy Valentines Day, Al."

Happy Valentines Day