AM: Tori, you've been abnormally quiet today...
TK: I wasn't being quiet! I was plotting!
AM: Plotting what, might I ask?
TK: WORLD DOMINATION!
AM: Of course...
TK: What? Are you not surprised?
AM: with you, no... Also, I said it would be a little rocky to start out with so yeah. As a cover up, they said that Edward died. None of Roy's subordinates believed it because, hell, they knew what kinds of crazy stuff these alchemists were getting into. (to an extent)
TK: You really are awful at getting your point across.
AM: I also suck at writing anything but Romance or Action/Adventure, and FMA Action/Adventure stories require an intelligence I do not possess…
TK: Hence your vocabulary…
AM: Oh shut up!
TK: See, that's your only comeback (mockingly) "Shut up, Shut up, shut up!"
AM:punches: Anyway, here's with chapter 3, and no I don't plan on getting into that 'Edward died' thing, because it's not a necessary part of the story. Oh right, and part of this next chapter may suck, because I'm no good with teary reunions... sorry... and prepare for much fluff and OOCness!

Disclaimer: it's not mine, dammit! stop bugging me!

Warning: I think there will be a large amount of fluff, not a lot of kissing, but some WAFF (Warm and fuzzy feelings) are almost guaranteed... And my third person focus shifts in strange ways... sorry...

Chapter III: Edo, Love

Roy scribbled his signature on yet another paper, and placed it on the steadily growing pile of signed paperwork. God, paperwork sucked, it was so boring! His days seemed so uneventful these past two years. He knew why, too, but he wouldn't admit it to anyone other than himself. He missed Edward, and it hurt like hell.

His hand was cramping, and his muscles were getting stiff. He put the pen down (1), and stood up, stretching his arms over his head in an attempt to loosen his stiff shoulders. Lowering his arms, he made his way to the large windows at the back of the room. Peering out of one, he saw the courtyard clearly. He saw the bench he found Edward on the day the boy, (now man, not like Roy knows it) confessed his love. He sighed, causing the window to fog up some from the heat of his breath making contact with the glass chilled by the autumn air. (2)

The door opened slowly, creaking as it did so, and alerting the general that someone was in the room. He turned around just in time to feel someone slam into him, knocking him to the ground. He felt two arms wrap themselves around his waist. Looking down at the offender, Roy saw familiar golden hair pulled into a ponytail, instead of a braid, but the owner of said hair was unmistakable.

"E-Edward?" the dark-haired man asked hesitantly. Either he was hallucinating, or he fell asleep at his desk again, he had to make sure, he always thought Edward would find his way back, but so soon? (3)

The person buried their head in Roy's uniform front and began to sob, "Hai." The broken reply was muffled from the fabric of his uniform, but Roy heard it all the same.

Roy shook his head, and grabbed the person's shoulders, pulling them away so he could see their face. Looking into golden optics, he gasped. There looking up at him was Edward Elric, older in appearance, but there was no mistaking his identity.

"My God." Roy breathed, staring in shock at the young man looking back at him.

"Roy?" Edward asked, noticing the older man's shocked expression.

Roy was shocked, his lover was back in his arms, but he couldn't move. 'Edward... home... here...'

The man the blonde blinked and shook his head, "Edward, is that really you?" he had to ask, Ed supposed it was to make sure.

The blonde nodded, fully not expecting the general to pull him into an embrace, and bury his face in the silky golden hair.

"I missed you so much" he said into the blonde's hair.

"Me too" Ed agreed, tightening his hold around the general's waist. For a while, after that, all was silent, aside from the ticking of the clock (4) on the wall.

After what seemed like hours, Edward pulled back, so he was looking into the older man's coal black eyes. An actual smile graced Roy's features, as he slowly leaned his head down and gently pressed his lips against the other's in a kiss. It was simple at first, but it grew passionate quickly, fueled by two, and five years of need. Roy passed his tongue along Edward's lower lip, and the younger man complied, parting his lips to grant the other passage. The older man sought out the younger's tongue, as they battled for dominance, as they hadn't for five years. (5) Edward moaned into the older man's mouth, tangling his fingers in ebony locks. They pulled away when air became necessary, and Edward leaned against the other man's chest. Roy wrapped his arms around the younger man's shoulders, and rested his head on the other's.(6)

"I can't believe you people thought I was dead." The golden haired man muttered.

"I never thought that" Roy replied, pulling the younger man closer, if that was at all possible, "I always believed that some day you'd find your way back."

"After five years of research, and an unlikely coincidence." He said, smiling.

"Five?" Roy echoed, "Love, you were only gone two years."

"So I've heard." Ed replied, and shook his head, "In Amestris's time, it's been two years, but time travels differently there, I was on the other side of the gate for five years."

Roy only shook his head in confusion, in a way, it made sense, but then again, it didn't.

Ed smirked, "It's weird, I know"

The dark-haired man nodded in agreement, he opened his mouth to say something, but the phone rang. Ed let go of the man's waist, and moved so the general could stand.

"General Mustang" He answered the phone. A pause, the person on the other line was speaking, "Oh hello!" another pause, "You sure?" "You don't mind at all?" he laughed, and paused again, a blush spread across his face, "I will, you can count on it" another pause, "Okay, bye" he hung up and turned to Edward. "That was Al." he said to Edward, "He said he wouldn't wait up for you"

Edward chuckled, and rolled his eyes, "I know what that means..."

"Well then" Roy stood up, "My shift's over, will you be coming with me?" he asked, even though he new the answer.

"What do you think?" He was right as always.

Roy was nervous, Ed could tell. The way he would glance at the blonde, and fidget with something in his pocket. Maybe he was planning something... Edward sighed, "Roy, what's wrong?" He asked finally, after an hour of silence. He turned to face his lover on the couch.

Roy froze for a moment, then turned his head to the blonde, then looked away, "nothing..." he replied.

Edward frowned, "Roy" he said, his voice slightly accusing.

The older man visibly flinched, it was now or never, he supposed. They were alone, and he knew Edward would prefer it that way. He was pretty sure Edward would hate to make a scene. He stood up, and Edward followed suit. The darker haired man turned too face the younger man, who was about to say something.

"Edo, Love" Roy said before the younger man could get a word in, "I have a question" (7)

"What is it?" Edward asked , a hint of worry laced in his voice. Roy sounded nervous, since when was Roy nervous?

"Uh," Roy gulped, "Edward Elric," he began, getting down on one knee, "Will you marry me" he asked pulling a box out of his pocket. (8)

Edward was speechless. Roy was asking him the most important question he could ever ask. He couldn't speak, how should he react? 'just say yes!' he yelled at himself. 'I know that!' he argued back. 'say yes!' he continued yelling in his mind.

A smile broke out on his boyish features. He flung his arms around the kneeling man's neck, and buried his face in his shoulder.

"So is that a yes?" Roy asked hesitantly.

Edward nodded, and kissed the older man's collar lightly. HE'S GONNA MARRY ROY MUSTANG!

TK: So then...
AM: Yeah... For status on how chapter 4 is doing, and stuff, a preview maybe, then visit my livejournal (its under homepage on my profile page) Yeah, I already said when chapter 4 has a good chance of coming out, so yeah... I'm not gonna say it again, read my LJ to find out! Author comments:

(1) More like threw it down...
(2) There's that damn autumn again...
(3) TK: Soon? What the hell do you mean by soon!
AM: As in, he believed it would take longer than 2 years...
TK: Well it did!
AM: Shut up, Roy doesn't know that...
(4) That I forgot to mention... .
(5) Two years on Roy's side, but the focus is on Edward, so..
(6) There's a kissing scene for you... :fangirlish giggle:
(7) Oooooooh! GET READY FOR IT :small fangirlish scream:
(8) THAT'S RIGHT! SCREAM, LOUDLY :FANGIRL SCREAM:
TK: you're hurting my ears!
AM: Sorry n.n;;

Well then, that's it!

-Ai

Minako-baka