A/N: Ummmmm….well…I meant to hurry. I swear I did! But…well…I haven't been inspired at all recently. And if I'm not inspired it turns out like crap. Oh who am I kidding it is crap. Go ahead and hate my crappy story. But I won't stop writing it just because I have low self-esteem and think people hate it.
Sub A/N: Yeah, my sister's a slow poke. What else is new? Anyway, enjoy her chapter.
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Chapter 3 (Flashback chapter)
It had been a few weeks since the proposal. Roy ran his hand passionately through Edward's soft golden locks as Edward smiled happily, playing with his engagement ring. Roy leaned forward and kissed Edward's forehead sweetly. "Edward…" Roy murmured.
"Hmm?" Ed replied.
"Edward, I want you to promise me something. Promise me that no matter what happens…you'll be happy. Stay happy, okay? Promise?"
"Uhhhh…sure."
"I'm serious! Just please promise me!"
"Okay, okay. I promise. Jeez, don't flip out. You act like you're dying or something."
A painful frown rested on Roy's face. Little did Ed know, he had just mentioned Roy's fate like it could never happen.
One month later…
Roy sat at his desk, coughing violently, and sweat collecting on his brow. His paperwork had long since fallen off the desk. His vision became hazy. 'Edward…' he thought. 'I have to see him. If only one more time.' Roy staggered out of his office clumsily.
Roy stumbled into his house. The sight of Edward sitting on the couch reading peacefully greeted him. He ambled over to him. "H-hey, babe."
"Hey! What are you doing home so early?" Ed asked happily, receiving a shaky kiss from Roy. Roy's legs and lungs gave out on him. He fell to his knees in a coughing fit. "Roy! Are you okay!"
"I-I'm fine," Roy coughed. " It's nothing to worry about." He looked dizzily up at Edward, who starred back fearfully.
"That's it." Edward slammed his book down. "You're going to bed this instant." He helped lift Roy to his feet. "You're obviously sick and need to get some rest. Now come on." Edward grabbed Roy's arm and dragged him carefully along.
"No, I'm fine. I have to go back to work anyway. I'll see you later, okay, love?" Roy placed a light kiss on Edward's forehead.
"But—"
"I'll be fine. I promise."
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Roy arrived in the office half an hour later, happy to find all his subordinates there. "Everyone…I have a favor to ask of you." They all stared at him expectantly. "In the chance that something were to happen that would be a cause for my absence… I want you to keep the Elrics safe. Please, please protect them, especially Edward…you know how reckless he is." He smiled weakly. They all stared at each other, baffled expressions on their faces.
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One month later…
The rain pounded loudly against the glass of the bedroom window. The clock on the bed side table shone brightly the digits '2:48a.m.' Edward lay awake that night, fearfully listening to the sound of Roy's hoarse breathing. Roy had kept reassuring him that he was fine. Edward stared at the droplets of rain hitting the glass. Roy's hoarse breathing stopped. Ed rolled over, looking at the back of Roy's head. "Roy?" He questioned, rolling over. He stared silently at his fiancé's unmoving back. "…Roy?" A minute passed. Nothing. "Roy…Roy stop playing around. This isn't funny, okay!" Tears sat shakily at the brims of Edward's eyes as he stared helplessly at Roy. He grasped Roy's shoulder, swinging Roy's limp body around to face him. He shook him furiously, his cries ringing through the house. "Roy! Wake up! …Please!"
He tightly embraced what he now knew was Roy's dead body. "N-no." he sobbed. "H-he can't… He can't die! You hear me you bastard! You can't die on me! I LOVE YOU!" His tears overflowed, slowly dripping down his cheeks. "I love you. I love you. I love you," he repeated quietly. "Don't go. Please, gods please, don't go. Don't leave me." He sat silently, clutching Roy's body. A half sob, half laugh escaped his lips. "When you don't show up at work tomorrow and don't answer the phone when they call they'll come looking for you. So, I'm sorry, but I have to leave. I can't be here when they arrive." He slowly staggered over to Roy side. Planting a gentle kiss on his lips before walking to the door. He looked back at Roy's lifeless body sadly, a tear running down his face. "Goodbye."
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Without you the ground thaws
The rain fallsThe grass grows
Without you the seeds root
The flowers bloom
The children play
The stars gleam
The eagles fly
Without you
Headquarters was very hushed the next morning. The news of Mustang's death spread like wildfire. Everyone was in mourning. Edward quietly entered the building, making eye contact. Upon approaching Roy's office everyone looked at him solemnly. "What's going on?" he asked, already knowing the answer.
The earth turnsThe sun burns
But I die
Without you
Without youThe breeze warms
The girl smiles
The cloud moves
Without you
"Edward…" Hawkeye said glumly. "The colonel…he's dead."
Edward cast his gaze downward for a moment before looking up at them again. "So, the old geezer finally kicked the bucket, eh? Well, good news for me! I don't have to put up with his shit anymore," he lied. A sobbed laugh quietly emitted from his mouth.
The tides change
The boys run
The oceans crash
The crowds roar
The days soar
The babies cry
Without you
The moon glowsThe river flows
But I die
Without you
"You okay chief?" Havoc inquired.
"I'm fine!" Edward laughed. "I have to go." He turned quickly on his heel, running away. They saw it, that pained look in his eyes. But they said nothing about it. They simply let him go.
Colors renew
But I know blue
Only blue
Lonely blue
Without you
The hand gropes
The ear hears
The pulse beats
Without you
The eyes gaze
The legs walk
The lungs breathe
The mind churns
The hearts yearns
The tears dry
Without you
Life goes on
But I'm gone
Because I die
Without you
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"No," Edward cried. "That can't be."
Envy grinned evilly. "Yes, that's right, he knew."
Lust looked out the window dully. "Envy," he said. "Are we done here? These pathetic humans aren't any fun anymore."
"Fine. We'll deal with the Fullmetal pipsqueak later. Let's go." Envy turned towards Edward's cowering form on the floor. "We'll back for you later, babe." He laughed, licking Edward's face before leaping out the window after the already retreating Lust.
Hawkeye approached him quietly. "Edward? Are you all right?"
Golden eyes darted up toward her. "Yeah. I'll be fine." He stood clumsily, catching his fall. " I think I'll go home now, though."
"Allow me to drive you sir." Hawkeye insisted.
Ed stared at her quizzically before nodding. "Okay."
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Hawkeye's intense stare burned into Edward as they drove to the apartment building Al lived in. "Edward," she said sternly. "How long were you and the colonel together?"
Edward's head jerked up quickly. "H-how did you know!"
" How could I tell? Well, I don't know. A feeling, a sense, call it what you want."
"Oh. Well, to answer your question, about a year or so. Roy had actually proposed shortly before he died."
Hawkeye looked in the rearview mirror shocked. "Proposed?"
Ed nodded sadly. "Yeah…so, does anyone else know?"
"No."
"Hm"
"Are you alright, sir?" she asked worriedly.
"Huh? Oh, yeah, I'm fine. I guess it just a little weird to picture myself without him, you know. But I've made this long, right?"
"Right." The car slowly pulled up in the driveway of the Mustang estate. Edward looked at Hawkeye questioningly. She smiled a bit. "This is where you live, isn't it." Edward stared for a moment then smiled sweetly. He nodded and went inside. Hawkeye's smile vanished once the door closed. " Oh, Roy," she said. " Was it truly a good thing I didn't accept your proposal?"
-TBC-
A/N: hides don't kill me! It just typed itself, I swear! Anyway, please review! Bye!
Sub A/N: Yeah, all of these people are going to hate you, sis. Haha. Ok, that's all I have to say.
