From Best Friends to Soul Mates

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Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN FMA! I own really nothing. My mom buys me all my stuff. And also im broke. If I did own fma I would not be sitting at my computer writing a fan fic. I would be sitting in my penthouse getting ready to watch my show on my big screen plasma tv. And im not doing that. So don't sue me.

ok now enough about me here's the third chapter of the story

Chapter 3: Pinakos Back!

Winry stood at the stove cooking while Ed and Al sat at the table. A silence was hanging in the air. It was an uncomfortable silence where you want to break it but are afraid to. It seems as if it will shatter if you talk. But Winry wasn't afraid. She broke it ruthlessly.

"Are you guys going to burn holes into my table, or tell me what you have been up to for the last two months?" she asked without missing a beat. She didn't even turn her head to address the two brothers. Ed smiled behind her back and looked at Al.

"Well I personally would love to burn a hole in your table, but you would throw a wrench at me." Al snickered and Winry shot him a glare that could freeze hell. He shut up and went back to her eggs and bacon.

"Well I wouldn't have to throw wrenches at you if you would just listen to people."

She would have said more on that subject but was interrupted by the back door slamming.

"WINRY!" Pinako's voice cut flew through the house and reached the three friends ears. Al flinched at the thought of Pinako mad, Ed grinned, glad that it wasn't him that was being yelled at, and Winry sighed. What did I do now? She thought to herself. The old bat had been finding every little flaw unacceptable and she was getting tired of it.

" WINRY!" This time the call was followed up by quick footsteps coming down the hall. Then Pinako appeared herself. She hadn't changed much. Sure she was getting older but that didn't take that punch out of her. Ed was very familiar with that "punch." It seemed as if it was saved for him. But at the moment Pinako didn't even acknowledged him or Al. Winry was her target and she wasn't moving her sight. She marched straight past the two boys and approached her granddaughter.

"Winry Rockbell how many times do I have to tell you to put your tools away when you're done with them?" Winry sighed again but answered her grandmother.

" Sorry Grandma, Ill pick them up as soon as im done making breakfast for Ed and Al." Pinako finally took notice of Ed and Al. She looked at them staring at the table. Ed had shrunken down in his seat and was trying to hide. Al was still looking at the table, dragging his finger around in circles. Pinako looked them up and down then shook her head.

" What are you shaking your head at old bat?" Ed asked. Winry giggled silently, and Al grimaced. Pinako slowly turned her head around to look at Ed. Her face grew red, and it looked like steam was about to come out her small ears. Winry's giggles turned into small snickers. Pinako seem oblivious to it. All her attention was on the blonde in front of her.

" WHAT DID YOU JUST CALL ME, YOU LITTLE MOUSE!" Ed shrank into his chair more until he heard " little mouse." He stood up and flailed his arms around.

" DID YOU JUST CALL ME A SMALL PIPSQUEAK THAT YOU HAVE TO SEE THROUGH A MAGNAFIING GLASS!" Pinako didn't back down. But instead of firing back a remark she fell to the floor laughing. Winry stopped giggling to stare in wonder at her grandma. Al's jaw dropped and Ed just stood there staring. They looked at each other and shrugged, then went back to normal.

Al relaxed a little in his chair and Ed went to try and steal some bacon. Winry smacked his hand away, but she was to late. He was already chomping on a piece. Meanwhile Pinako had regained her scence of composure. She stood up and brushed herself off. Ed stopped chewing to grin at her and she grinned back. Al breathed a sigh of relief and got up, he slowly walked over to the woman who was like his own mother. Pinako looked up at him.

" Well you sure have grown up haven't you Alphonse." Al grinned and hugged her. She hugged him back and then pushed him away. He knew she didn't mean anything by it. Pinako was never too good at showing too much affection.

Winry looked at them and smiled. It was so good to see them like that again. Her gaze wandered around the room then stopped at Ed. He was leaning against the counter and smiling at his little brother. He looks so cute when he smiles. Did I just think that? No, I cant. He's like my brother. I cant think of him that way. I just can't. So I wont. I just wont think about it. He looked at her then and smiled wider. She blushed and went back to cooking.

Was she thinking about me? Ed wondered. She looks so at home. She fits so perfectly. Its amazing how beautiful she looks. And she's not even dressed up. Hell, she's hardly dressed. He snapped out of his thoughts when Winry suddenly called,

" Breakfast!" Al and Pinako stopped whatever conversation they had been having and sat at the table. Ed strolled over and Winry followed. They all sat down and prepared to catch up.

Well here you guys go! I personally am very pleased with this chapter. It was longer than I expected, but it showed both Ed and Winry's feelings. Ooohhh there starting to leak through! Ya I changed the name of this chapter because half way through the chapter I noticed that I wasn't going to get to the catching up part. Well that is definitely going to be in the next chapter. Hoped you liked! Had a burst of insparation while I was watching the last episode of FMA and the perfect score. God that episode was so sad. Well gotta go. Plz press the pretty button and review! J :)

Love your very sad and tired author

Mrs. Flame Alchemist

Next Chapter: Catching Up