This Chapter is part 5 of a 5-part plotline to the story.

ED AND WINRY'S WEDDING CHAPTER pt 2!

The Pastor is a character from the 1st Fullmetal Alchemist video game for the ps2. "The Broken Angel."

Sophie is a character from the 3rd Fullmetal Alchemist video game for the ps2. "The Girl Who Succeeded God."

Pitt Renbak is a character from the 4th Fullmetal Alchemist light novel series "Under the Faraway Sky."

Alchemist Chronicles

Chapter 22 - Metal to Metal, Heart to Heart Part 5

Pinako - "Are you ready, Winry? It's not too late to stay a Rockbell, dear." Chuckling, Winry says. "Winry Elric. I like the sound of that." Pinako smiles. "Alright, Winry. He's waiting for you." "I'm ready, let's go." The doors start to open...

Pastor - "The future Mrs. Elric is ready. Are you ready as well, Mr. Elric?" Smirking, Ed says. "Yeah."

The doors open. Ed's eyes widen. His breath gets caught in his throat and his mouths hangs open slightly when he finally sees her.

Roxy whispers to Ari. "Oh my gosh!" Ari asks. "What?" Whispering back as well. "He's gonna faint." "Knock it off, Roxy. No, he's not." "Oh yes, he is. Look at his eyes." A few seconds go by before Roxy starts whispering her countdown. "10... 9... 8... 7-" Alex shushes her. Ari chuckles at Roxy's annoyed expression to Alex.

Winry's hair is pulled back, wrapped up and styled in a bun with her bangs still front and centered. She has a flowered head piece holding the bun in place. A light veil covering her face. She is wearing a pearl necklace and is wearing the same earrings that she wore at Briggs. Her white gloves are past her elbows. He slowly looks her up and down, blushing madly when he sees her curves and the way the dress is fitted across body frame down to her full express is beautifully done, drawn to just a foot away from her. "Beautiful." He whispers loudly, unintentionally. The Pastor places a hand on Ed's shoulder, temporary. "You need to breathe, Edward. Take a deep breath and let it out." Ed closes his eyes briefly and takes that deep breath, releasing it afterwards.

Winry smiles when she sees him. He is dressed in a white suit and tie. He too is wearing gloves. His hair is pulled back in his signature braid with a red band keeping it in place. She blushes as well. 'Beautiful.' She tells herself. They grinned at each other like two lovestruck soulmates as she walks down the aisle with her grandmother.

To the right, she sees Alex and his parents, Roxy, Ari, Riza, Havoc, Breda, Fuery, Falman, Gracia, Elicia, Maria, Denny, Rebecca, Sheska and several other friends from Central.

To the left, she sees Sophie, Izumi, Sig, Mason, Ling, Lan-Fan, May, Darius, Heinkel, Zampano, Jerso and other friends from all over Amestris.

At the altar, she sees on her side is Paninya, her former automail tutor Mr. Garfiel, and their childhood friend Nelly. Standing behind Ed on his side is his brother Alphonse, his former superior officer Roy Mustang and their other childhood friend Pitt.

When she finally makes it to the altar's arch, they face and smile at each other. Pinako hands her granddaughter over to Edward. "Take care of her, Edward." "I will. I promise, Pinako." He gives her a hug and kisses her forehead. Havoc stands up and helps Pinako to her seat. Ed and Winry thank him. He then looks at Winry. "Hey." He says. "Hi." She replies. He grabs her hands after she hands the boquet for Paninya to hold.

The Pastor starts. "Today, we are all gathered here to watch this young man and woman be joined in as Husband and Wife. If there is anyone who has any objections-"

Ed - "Get over them. (He points to the door) Leave. There's the door." "Ed!" Winry yells. "What!" He spats back. Then the both of them break into a fit of laughter, leading many others to giggle and chuckle as well.

The Pastor smiles and continues. "Alright, well if both the bride and groom are ready to exchange vows. Ms. Rockbell, would you like to go first?" Ed interrupts her before her reply. "Um actually, I would like to go first. Do you mind, Winry?" She nods her head. "Not at all, Edward."

Clearing his throat, he then takes a deep breath to calm his nerves. He starts. "Equivalent Exchange. It's what I asked of you on that day. I remember when I only had one thing on my mind and that was to get Al's body back and now... (He looks down briefly) it's only you."

She smiles at him. He smiles back and continues. "Your strength, kindness, and the difference you make everyday in people's lives, Winry. It's why I fell in love with you in the first place." He beams as she looks back at him teary eyed. He continues. "I promise to give you my whole life. To protect you no matter what. To love you unconditionally and never leave your side. Always taking you with me wherever I go."

Winry grins. "Unless if I say otherwise."

Ed smirks. "Deal." Facing her with a loving expression. "I love you, Winry." "I love you too, Edward." She replies immediately.

Awws and clapping erupt from the crowd when he finishes. He smiles boldly, rubbing the back of his head looking at Winry.

Pastor - "Well spoken, Edward. Ms. Winry. Are you ready?"

Winry nods her head and then takes a deep breath. She looks back at him with a genuine smile. "85% was my reply to you, Edward."

Ed - "Actually if my memory serves me correctly, it was 90%"

Al - "Well that's a first." Ed glares at him. AJ smiles at Al's glare back at his brother.

Winry - "Regardless of percentage Ed, I still would of said yes." Ed looks back at her and smiles. She smiles back and continues. "Back then when we were kids, I would of never thought our lives would of turned out this way. But I'm glad that everything turned out alright for the both of us."

Ed nods, she continues. "Whenever something went wrong, you always kept your head up and never let anyone else put their's down. It takes courage to not only stand on your own feet but to hold onto someone else and help them stand on theirs. Your bravery and sympathy for your family, friends and even strangers. How could I not fall in love with you after you told me that my own hands (She looks down at her hands briefly as tears in her eyes start to fall) were meant to save lives and not take them away. How I saved your life, Edward."

His own eyes threaten to drop his own tears as well, she continues. "I promise to always be there for you no matter what and to give you my whole life as well."

Cheers and applause erupt from the crowd as Ed pulls Winry closer to him as he wraps his arms around her waist, hugging her tightly. She hugs him back as well, whispering. "Thank you, Edward." She tells him. He smiles and replies. "Thank you, Winry.."

Pastor - "Beautifully said, Winry." Ed and Winry part and hold each other's hands again, staring lovingly into each other's eyes. Sophie stands up, walks over and hands him Winry's ring. "Edward Elric. Do you take Winry Rockbell to be your wife?"

Ed - "I do." He gently grabs her hand and slides the sliver ring (its made from some of his old automail arm) onto her ring finger.

Pastor - "Winry Rockbell. Do you take Edward Elric to be your husband?"

Win - "I do." Sophie then hands Ed's ring to Winry, who grabs his hand and slides the gold ring onto his ring finger. Sophie sits back down afterwards.

Pastor - "I now pronounce you both as Husband and Wife. Edward, you may kiss-" Ed doesn't let him finish. The moment the Pastor says the word 'kiss', Ed pulls the veil away from her face and grabs Winry face, kissing her deeply. Winry places her hands on both sides of his face and kisses him back.

The crowd stands and cheers for the couple. Ed is the first to pull away, smiling as Winry is crying with happy tears.

The photographer begins taking pictures of the newly Husband and Wife, as well as group and separate photos of guests.

At the reception. One by one during their toasts, family members, and friends bring up either embarrassing, funny or happy memories that they shared with the couple.

After the food is served and everyone has had their fill, the couple walks around, talking with their guests, having a variety of conversations.

Roy, who is sitting at a table next to Riza tells her. "I can't believe the shrimp is married now."

Riza - "Well after everything that Edward has been through, I'm happy that he found happiness. He deserved it."

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Al, who's walking around trying to find AJ, runs into Ling, Lan-Fan, and May. Startled, he begans to walk away. "Wait, Al!" May shouts to him. "We'll leave and let the two of you talk." Ling tells Al as he and Lan-Fan walk away.

Al shyly says. "Hey there ... May." "Al." She tells him. "I um- I uh- I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, Alphonse. I thought that well... you and I... could-" He interrupts her. "May." She looks up at him. Taking a deep breath to suppress his nerves. "I- I like you, May... a lot. I really do but I don't want to get in between you and Mao. I am aware of what could happen if I do and for that I just want us to-" May pulls Al down to her level and kisses him. He doesn't move his hands or arms.

When they part. Al whispers. "...May." She looks directly in his eyes. "I don't care what anyone else says, Alphonse- sama. I just want to be with you. Only you." "... May." He replies.

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AJ who's walking the hallways and grounds, trying to find Al, turns the corner and sees him talking to May. She backs up a little and looks around the corner. Al has his hands at his sides while May is looking up at him with glassy eyes.

Al, who is looking away from May. "May. Wh- What just happened ...wasn't right. It wasn't right at all. I mean I did like it but... It's not how I want our friendship to continue. You are engaged to be married to another man, May. You can't be selfish like that. How do you think he would feel if Mao found out what you just did? It's not fair to him, May."

May looks away from him briefly, clutching her fists. "I deserve to be selfish. I wasn't given a choice on who I wanted to take as my husband, Al!"

Al calmly replies. "But you will have that choice when Ling becomes emperor. You just have to be patient, May."

May, who has tears streaming down her face and is visibly upset. "BUT I CAN'T WAIT ANYMORE! Why? Why don't I get a say in who I want to be with? Why can't I be happy?"

Al, who has tears at the corner of his eyes that are threatening to fall. "I don't know, May. I can't answer that for you." "Then who?" She asks him. "I don't know. But I know I can't." AJ then starts walking away, back to the reception hall.

May - "Then just leave me alone, Al." "But-" "LEAVE!" She yells, pointing to the corner of the hall. He sighs sadly and moves away from her.

Al slowly walks back to the reception hall where he sees AJ outside. She's looking up at the ceiling sadly and her back is leaning against the wall. "Are you ok?" He asks. Startled, she then looks down at him and smiles. Sighing afterwards. "Yeah. It just sucks having self-negativity."

Al - "Why do you do that to yourself?"

AJ closes her eyes briefly. "It's not by choice, Al. It's just something that I've always had."

Al then looks at her confused. "When did it start?"

AJ - "I've dealt with it ever since I was young. I mean it's not as bad as it once was but it still pops up every now and then. I've had it before... Adam."

Al then walks over and pulls AJ into a hug, not realizing May walking down the hall to the other doorway, looking at them briefly before she opens the doors to the reception hall, closing the door behind herself.

Separating from each other, Roxy opens the door from the reception hall. "Jeez Ari. You're still dealing with that?" AJ glares at Roxy. "Must you be so nosey, Roxy!" "If it involves you then yes." AJ rolls her eyes in annoyance. Al chuckles at AJ's reaction.

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Walking into the reception hall, all three of them see Ed chatting at a table with Roy and Riza.

Ed calls out to them. "Hey, Al! Over here!" Making it to the table, each of them takes a seat.

Roy - "So Roxy?"

Roxy - "Yea?"

Roy - "How did you meet, Edward?"

Riza and AJ start giggling. Roxy tells him about it. Roy chuckles a bit afterwards. Roxy continues. "But homie is loyal. That's why I respect him the way that I do. He had my back when I needed help and both him and his girl know I'll ride for them when they need it."

Riza - "And what about the rest of us? Can we count on you as well if a time comes?"

Roxy - "Well ... it depends. What's in it for me?"

Roy - "Negotiating with us, huh?"

Roxy - "Damn right! So c'mon spill what's in it for me? Equivalent Exchange is what Eddie here goes by, right homeboy?" She says as looks at him. Ed lets out an embarrassing sigh, covering his face with one of his hands, as AJ pats him on the back.

Roy then starts laughing. Calming himself afterwards. "Well, I'll be damned."

AJ - "Aren't you already?" Looking at him confused. Everyone else at the table laughs as he glares at AJ. Just then...

Alex - "OHH EDWARD ELRIC! THE LOVE THAT SPOUTED FROM YOUR HEART TO THE MS., FLUTTERS MY OWN WITH COMMENDABLE PASSION! AND YOU WINRY! (As he points to Winry who is just a few feet away from Ed) THE ADMOROSITY THAT YOU EXPRESSED TOWARDS EDWARD. THE BEAUTY OF IT ALL!" He covers his face with his arm. AJ stands up, walks over and pulls him down to her level and lets him cry with happiness on her shoulder.

AJ rubs Alex's back in comfort. "There. There. Big guy. It's ok." Al smiles at AJ's compassion towards Alex.

Ed, who leans towards Riza. "Hey, Hawkeye. You see it too? He still has his shirt on, right?" She smiles and playfully shoves him away from her. "By the way, Roxy. Did you find that dude that you were looking for?" "Easy homie, easy." She says while looking at AJ.

Roy leans a little forward towards Roxy, whispering. "You're talking about her father, aren't you?"

Roxy looks back at him and says in a serious tone. "Ease up, dawg. Chill." He smirks and then returns his posture to normal. "What is his name, anyway?"

Ed - "Medesto." Roxy glares sharply at Ed, causing him to flinch.

AJ then comes walking back over and takes a seat. Al asks her. "I meant to ask you this while we were walking back to the bar, yesterday. Do you think there's any chance of looking into finding out his name since you can't remember it?" AJ looks back at Al surprised.

Winry interrupts their chat. "Oh Edwaaarrrddd!" Ed blushes deeply and then stands up, heading over to her. Winry giggles at him when he reaches her, wrapping her arms around his waist. In return he pulls her against him in a loving matter as the photographer takes another picture of the newlyweds. After the picture is taken, Gracia approaches them.

Gracia - "I know that Maes would of been very proud of the both of you." Elysia adds in. "I'm happy for them too, Mom." Gracia places a hand on her daughter's shoulder. "I know sweetheart. Everyone is." She says as she rubs Elysia's back.

"Awww." AJ says as she looks at the couple. Then takes a breath. "Actually Al... Not right now. I still have a lot on my plate at the moment. But hopefully. Eventually."

Roxy - "Who?"

AJ looks at Roxy. "There was a boy with me on that day but he didn't make it. I forgot his name, though."

AJ turns her head when she sees Catherine walking over to the piano and the band along side her starts playing the music. Winry then grabs Edward's hand, walking over to the dancefloor for their first dance. Ed places one on her waist and holds her hand in the other. Winry places her other hand on his shoulder.

They start off slow dancing, matching the rhythm and sways of the music playing. Both grinning and smiling as Ed twirls her around a few times, jumping right back into the familiar pattern that they had practiced in rehearsal. As the music is drawing near to a close, Ed gently dips her, bringing her back up quickly and holds her tightly in arms as the medley finishes.

Friends and family stand and applause the couple with cheers. Winry and Ed who are both blushing deeply and in smiles, respectfully bow to their guests. The band begins to play a different song and other couples join them on the floor.

Al stands up and heads over to May who is over on the other side of the room. Roxy sees him and then turns her attention back to AJ who is still looking at the people on the dancefloor. She stands up once she sees Al and May heading to the floor.

Roxy concernly looks at her until she sees AJ walking over to Alex who places his drink on the table next to him and grabs AJ's hand walking over to the floor. Politely bowing each other before they start dancing. Ling and Lan-Fan head over to the floor as well. Roxy then notices May stare at Ari before she turns her head back at Al and smiles back at his smile.

When a different song starts, Winry starts dancing with Al, Ed with May. Jean with Janine, Alex with Becky, Paninya dances with Pitt and other people change partners as well.

Once the music stops, everyone takes a seat at a table in which then were assigned to. AJ heads back to the table where Roy, Riza, and Roxy are sitting at. Al takes a seat in between Sig and Ed. When Roxy leans toward to ask AJ something, she replies, whispering. "Me and Al already talked, Roxy. Don't worry about it."

Roxy whispers back. "Mejor que no te haga daño." (He better not hurt you)

AJ annoyingly rolls her eyes and says. "He apologized already." Roxy makes a exasperated breath. Grabbing her hand roughly, Roxy tells her. "We need to talk, right now." The both of them stand up quietly and leave the room. Ed and Winry spots the both of them leaving and look at each other.

Winry - "I wonder what happened." "Whatever it is, looks serious." Ed then turns to Al. "So spill. You talked to her about May right?"

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Outside of the room, walking down the hallway. Roxy asks her. "So when did he apologized?" "Yesterday, when me and him walked out of the bar to talk about stuff. He admitted that he likes me like that way, but..." "But what?" "He's unsure of what to do next. He likes May as well but she's engaged to another man." "I already knew that. And?" Roxy asks. AJ replies. "Isn't it obvious? Do I really need to point it out?"

Roxy cocks an eyebrow at AJ. "He wants to straighten his feelings out regarding May before he starts any kind of relationship like that with another girl. He doesn't want to hurt another girl feelings if he's reckless. At least that's what I believe."

Roxy - "You used the stone to tell if he was lying or not." AJ turns her head to the side quickly. "Hmph! I might of used it a little." Roxy smiles at her honesty. "We should head back." AJ nods her head in agreement. "Yeah, Tio (Uncle) is probably worried about me."

Shortly there after, the wine is brought out. water, tea, and apple cider are also brought out for the kids or the adults who do not drink. Waiters go from to table to table, providing drinks to those who ask.

Walking back into the reception hall, they quickly walk to their seats. Riza hands Roxy a wine glass and pours her some. Roy hands Ari an already filled glass of tea. She thanks him. "Is everything alright?" He asks her. "Yeah, we just needed a quick girl chat."

Riza - "And neither of you invited me?" Roxy and AJ look at each other, concerningly. Riza starts laughing shorty thereafter. Calming herself. "The look on both of your faces. Definitely worth it." Roxy tries to say something, but AJ stops her. "Don't do it. Just let it slide."

Rebecca and Jean then join them at the table. From the distance towards Ed's direction, they hear. "Yeah. You won't believe how many missions the bastard sent me on just so he could take a daytime nap." Ed, Al, Winry, Pitt and a few others who are sitting around them laugh. Roy makes an irritated expression at Ed.

Roxy taps him on the shoulder. He turns his head to her. "Homie probably neva told you about the time I got him so drunk, he was crying for Winry." Roy who grins fiercely. "By all means, continue Roxy."

Roxy leans over the table and starts telling them what happened. Roy is the first to breakout in laughter during it. Others soon follow suit. Once she finishes. "Damn that was too good." Roy says, grinning. "Oh trust me there's still more. But.." "But what, Roxy?" AJ asks her. "He- He was depressed alot too, ya know. Like okay, there was this one time I caught him staring at the ceiling. Just daydreaming, I think."

Riza - "He probably was thinking about his brother." "Or it could of been alchemy-related." Roy adds in. "Yeah, Eddie told me that he used be able to do it but now he can't." Roxy replies to the both of them.

Ed and Winry stand up, holding their glasses. Winry, who then grabs another glass from the table and gently taps both of them together making a 'clinking sound'. "Hello, everyone. Can I have your attention?" Everyone looks up at the couple.

Winry - "Me and my new husband would like to thank each and every one of you for coming and celebrating our very special day with us. Especially those who came from another country like Xing or Creta. It really means alot to us."

Just a foot away from each other and with their backs turned to the crowd, Ed gets ready to toss the garter behind him and Winry is ready to toss her bouquet behind her as well. Once Pinako counts down to one after starting at three. The newlyweds nod their heads to each other and quickly toss the bouquet and garter at Roy and Riza.

Ed - "Get your shit together, Mustang!"

Winry - "Quit making Riza wait! We all know you love her as she much as she loves you!"

His team and AJ burst out laughing at Riza's and Roy's blushed faces. Everyone else breaks into laughter as well.

Everyone then heads outside, standing on the sidelines, creating a path for the newlyweds. The doors open, cheers and applause from the guests erupt immediately as they toss flower petals onto the couple when they start walking.

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Closing the door to their hotel room for the night, Ed pulls Winry into a hug. Slowly they fall into a sitting position on the floor, with her on his lap.

Winry excitedly says. "I Can't Believe It! We're Finally Married!" "Yeah." Ed softly replies. A tear drops from his eyes. Winry doesn't say anything as she places both of her hands on the side of his gently pulling him into a kiss as he wraps his arms around her waist.

When they part, Winry smiles and says. "I love you." "I love you too." His tears are starting to fall from his eyes. "Ed." She gently says. He smiles as he looks at her before temporary looking away to wipe his eyes.

Ed - "Thank you Winry. For everything." "Ed." "I wouldn't of been able to stand again after me and Al's failed human transmutation. I wouldn't of been able to go on that journey to find The Philosopher's Stone or any possibility by any means to get Al's body back. Because of you, I was able to get his body back. I'll never forget during that battle when my automail arm broke but my leg helped me keep fighting. It gave me strength to keep moving. It made me realize how important you are to me regardless of what anyone else thinks or says."

Closing her eyes and pressing her forehead against his. Holding his hands with her own, she tells him. "Remember when you took the gun away from me and said what you said. It made me realize that letting my anger out like that would have done more harm than good. You stopped me from staining my hands with blood. I won't ever forget that."

Ed, with cascading tears in his eyes. "I would of never forgiven myself if I'd let you go through with that. You mean so much to me." "And you mean so much to me as well." Winry replies with tears falling down her eyes as well. Ed kisses her passionately as so does she to him. Picking her up with her legs wrapped around his back, he walks over to the bed, gently placing her on it. Still kissing her as he's leaning over her, not trying to crush her with his weight.

Parting, Ed stares at her lovingly. "My automail junkie." "My alchemy freak." She replies. Smiling at each other, she pulls him down for a kiss again.

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Back inside of the Venue.

Roy - "You know, I'm happy for him as well, Hawkeye." They smile at each other. Turning his head, he sees AJ, Roxy, Ling, Lan-Fan, Jerso, Darius, Heinkel, Zampano, Al and Paninya, all stuffing their faces with food. AJ nervously looks up at Roy, who smiles at her embarrassment.

Before he has a chance say anything, Roxy shouts to him. "Don't say a damn thing, Roy!" AJ starts laughing at his surprised expression towards Roxy. Others at the table start laughing as well as Riza, who is standing next to him. He sighs defeatedly.

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Lying in bed with their arms wrapped around each other, both Ed and Winry sleep peacefully as Husband and Wife.

End of Chapter 22

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There you have it! The Wedding is finally here! I hope you enjoy it as much fun as I had writing it! Sorry for the wait, but trust me it was worth it!