hello all! Sariyu-chan here with the last chapter!

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Chapter 20

Confessions Of The Heart

Ed sighed sadly, as he watched Kana's unmoving features. They were so delicate, like that of a porcelain doll. She was pale, and cold. Unlike any cold Edward had ever encountered. Not the cold like a blizzard, but cold as in distant, and deprived of the will to live.

'She's really gone,' he thought. Burying his face into his hands he sobbed silently.

Al watched his brother from a distance, 'Poor Edward,' his gaze landed on Kaname, 'She really did mean a lot to him, didn't she?'

Questions raced across Al's mind. How long would it take Ed to get over Kana? Will he ever get over her? More importantly; would Ed try to bring Kana back, like they tried with their mother? No they couldn't. Not after last time. Even if they did try it; how would they get her soul back?

Al sighed and shook his head, ridding himself of his thoughts. He looked back at Kaname's still body. She had been his friend too. And now, she was… gone.

As realization hit him, Alphonse gasped. She really wasn't going to come back. After everything they had done to get to her, to find her. She was gone.

A slight sniffle was heard from within his armor. His friend truly was gone… Another wave of realization washed over him. After everything they had done to get her back. All the searching, Edward dying, she just up and dies. Al couldn't help but feel a little pang of anger course through him. He knew it was wrong to feel that, but he just couldn't help it.

He wasn't really angry at her for a stupid reason, but more of a 'how-could-you-just-die?' type of anger.

'But how does brother feel?' he asked himself, genuinely curious.

With Ed

'Damn Yukio, damn Mustang, damn me, damn KANA!'

Ed too was feeling slightly angry at his love interest for leaving like she did. Although he couldn't quite keep it that way;

"No. Don't damn Kana. She didn't mean for it to happen. It just… did" he sighed.

Looking down at her face, again, he felt tears spill out from his eyes. He quickly wiped them away.

"Look at me," he laughed bitterly, "I can't believe I'm crying this much over a girl."

'Not just any girl though,' his conscience corrected him, 'The girl you were in love with.'

Ed moved his gloveless, flesh hand to Kaname's face, and caressed her cheek. She was so warm…

'Wait… WARM!'

Edward was in shock. How could she be warm? She was dead, for goodness' sake!

Just to make sure his hand wasn't misleading him; Ed brushed his thumb over her cheek gently. And sure enough, it was warm!

"No way," he mumbled.

"Yes way." Another voice groaned.

A hot hand was gently placed overtop of his own. Ed stared at the two hands in disbelief before looking down at Kana's face. It wasn't blue like earlier, nor was it calm. It was contorted, as if in deep concentration.

'Is-is… is s-she ali-alive?'

Almost as though Kaname had read Edward's thoughts, her eyes wearily opened, and blinked a few times, showing bright hazel orbs. They moved around slowly, taking in their surroundings. Soon enough, they landed on Edward, who was smiling through tears of joy.

The young girl smiled weakly, "Hello, Edward."

Ed bit back a sob, and pulled the girl up, wrapping his arms around her shoulders. He brought her close to his body, and kept her there, holding on tightly, never wanting to let her go.

Kana's eyes widened, "Oof. E-Ed. Cou-could you le-et go-o pleas-se? Can-an't b-breathe."

Ed didn't let go, but loosened his grip, "How?" he asked her, "How are you… you know… alive?"

The brunette hugged the boy back, "Honestly, I don't know,"

A loud clunking was heard, and the two teens turned toward the noise. Too late… BAM! Al had tackled the two and they were all sent flying.

"AL!" Ed cried, "MY BACK!" (A/N: anyone thinking episode #4?)

Al had anime tears 'waterfalling' from his eyes, "KANAME! YOU'RE ALIIIIVE!" he hollered.

Kana chuckled a bit, "Yes, Al. I'm alive."

Al wiped his 'tears' away, "But how?"

Just as Kana was about to open her mouth, another voice cut in, "She is here because of Edward."

They all turned to see who it had been who spoke. Standing there (A/N: more like floating) was the same cloud of smoke Ed had encountered in the realm between the living and dead.

"YOU!" Ed shrieked, pointing at the cloud.

"Himiku…" Ed looked over at Kaname surprised.

"You know him?" he asked.

Himiku gave off a slight blast of hot air, "She knows me, alright. We met in the other world," The group of three stared at him, "Now that that is out of the way, let me explain how the girl is alive.

"You see, when she transferred her life to you, Edward, she also transferred some of her left-over power.

"When your tears touched her, those powers surfaced. They were being kept inside the tears, hence, letting her have a second chance at life."

Ed, Al and Kana stared at him, eyes wide. Was that how Kaname was still alive? Because Ed cried on her!

"Well," murmured Kana, "That explains everything." You could hear the sarcasm dripping from her voice.

Himiku shook his 'head', "I cannot give you all the answers you seek. Even a god has their limits (A/N: for all of you who think this is an insult, IT'S NOT! just go along with the story, ok?)"

Ed looked at the cloud suspiciously, "But I thought all gods were limitless."

A light sigh was heard, "Young Edward, do not believe everything you hear."

Kaname stepped forward, "I thank you, Himiku," Ed was about to protest, but Kana held a hand up to silence him, "You have done much for my companions and I. Is there any way to repay you?"

The god chuckled, "There is no need for that, young one. Just be safe." With that, he swirled out of sight.

"Well," Al chirped, "That was interesting, wasn't it?"

Kaname giggled a bit before turning to Edward, an odd look on her face, "Ed?"

The boy looked at her, "Hmm?"

The brunette shifted uncomfortably, "C-could I, um, t-talk to you… alone?"

The blond-haired boy looked up at his brother, who in turn nodded his metal head.

"Sure,"

Five Minutes Later

The Village Outskirts

Ed unconsciously shifted his weight from one foot to the other, "Sooo… uh, what did you want to talk about?"

Kaname, who had her back turned to him, spoke, "I, err, there-there's something I-I want to-to tell y-you…" she stuttered.

Ed nodded blushing, "Um, ok,"

"Ed," the girl gulped, "I uh, um, I, err, uh, Ireallylikeyou!"

Ed stepped up to her and put his hand (A/N: remember, he only has one right now) on her shoulder, making her jump, "Sorry. What did you say?"

Kaname took a deep breath, "I-I said… I r-really li-like you."

Edward grinned inwardly, 'YES! SHE TOLD ME SHE LOVED ME! YES, YES, YES! Wait… didn't she tell you that when you were… dead?'

He shook the thought off, "I really like you too, Kana."

The girl spun around in shock, 'Did he just say… he LIKED me?' she stared into his amber orbs, trying to find any hint that he was lying. When she found none, she smiled and jumped on him, wrapping her arms around his neck.

Ed stumbled back, wrapping his left arm around her waist, keeping her from falling.

She nuzzled her face into his neck, "You have no idea how much I thought about you when I was training." She muttered into him.

Ed smiled, "You have no idea how much I thought about you when you were training."

Kana giggled, having her own words used against her. I was a nice change from all the frowning and hate she's felt the last few months. She was so happy, being in Ed's arms made her feel so safe.

She pulled away, and looked Ed in the eyes, "You have beautiful eyes," she whispered.

Ed looked surprised, "Huh?"

"I said: you have beautiful eyes."

The boy grinned, "Yeah, they are pretty nice, aren't they?"

Kaname laughed out loud at his cockiness. He was just so… HIM!

"I love you, Ed." She sighed, hugging him again.

Ed leaned into the hug, "I love you too, Kaname." He murmured.

End

snifsnif well, that's the end.

i know i'm leaving u hanging here, but hey…

wat can ya do when ur gunna write a sequel, right?

lol, well review, seeing as it's the last chappie!

Sayuri-san: review or ELSE!