After Al and Ed had finally resolved their issues; they finally decided to allow Duo to go outside to start getting back into shape.
It had turned out to be a bright sunny day, but wasn't too hot to be outside. Edward decided to go to the parade grounds; which brought back old memories of when he and Roy fought there.
Duo didn't look like much, but Edward knew he was tougher than he seemed. When Duo had first come here, he had almost escaped the military which rarely happened.
As they were walking out to the parade grounds Duo kept asking him questions. Most of them were questions that really had nothing to do with his upcoming training but Ed didn't care. As long as he didn't start getting to nosy.
"So Ed, what is Roy to you?" Duo noticed Edward suddenly look angry and then how he went back to calm.
"We... we used to be lovers, but not anymore. Can we change the subject?" Ed could feel a few tears well up, but he made sure to discreetly brush them away.
"You never told me much about that "ball of light" I came from, or what Roy was talking about when you saved me from falling the first day I came here." Duo seemed unnerved by something, but every time Ed had asked what it was Duo always started talking about something else. So, he just gave up for a while.
As soon as they reached the parade grounds Duo began inspecting them. "This is a good place… Does one of you mind sparring with me?"
Ed and Al shrugged, and then Ed took of his long red coat revealing that he was wearing another long sleeve black shirt; with gloves.
"Do you always wear those?" Duo asked as he readied himself.
"Yeah, do you always wear leather?" Edward asked with a grin.
"Yep, and there are a few rules. Number 1, no alchemy; number 2, no weapons; number 3, you have to knock me unconscious to win this." Duo added with a smirk.
Ed nodded and they both waited for Al to give the signal to begin.
Roy, Hughes, and Hawkeye were all in the break room when they heard men talking about a sparring match outside.
The three of them decided to see who it was starting the commotion and went down to the parade grounds where the idiots were supposed to be at.
Edward saw right before the match started that Roy, Hawkeye, and even Hughes had come down to watch; along with quite a few other men.
He didn't let them distract him when Al gave the signal though, and noticed how Duo immediately rushed him. Hardly giving him any time to react.
Edward dodged Duo's quick kicks and then tried a few of his own. Considering Duo had been in the hospital for the last week, he wasn't showing any signs of weakness.
Duo tried once again to kick him, but then suddenly knocked Edward to the ground with a low kick.
"Shit! What is that?" Duo felt pain course through his leg once Edward had fallen over.
"Its automail! Prosthetic limbs, I must've forgotten to mention." Edward smirked when he saw Duo's face thinking it over.
"Alright then, I won't hold back on you Mr. Cheap-tricks!" Duo ran at Ed once again and could feel his adrenaline pumping.
Ed waited until Duo was close before attempting to stop him with a quick kick, but Duo surprised him when he did a sort of flip over Edward and then kicked him directly in the back.
Edward could feel immense pain as he broke his fall by doing his own little one-handed front handspring.
Many people in the crowd were staring in awe as they resumed the fight once again. As it turned out, even Armstrong, Lt. Havoc, Warrant Officer Falman, Lt. Fury, and the Fuhrer had come to watch.
Edward knew he had to turn the tables soon, or else he'd lose always being on defense. Edward finally was able to punch Duo in the stomach effectively knocking the wind out of him.
Both of them backed off a few feet and started to rest, but before they could get back up; Fuhrer Bradley stepped in between them.
"That's enough fun for today boys. You both should go see a nurse to make sure you don't have any broken bones." The fuhrer smiled and waved them off.
After everyone had been sure Edward and Duo were ok with just a few marks from each other; they were allowed to go to Duo's new dorm room.
"Well this is one of the simplest rooms I've ever stayed in." Duo thought out loud as he inspected the bed.
"White walls, white sheets, two dressers, closet, and a shared bathroom down the hall." Duo continued and watched as Edward didn't seem the least bit unfamiliar with it.
"You can't expect much from a dorm room, but don't worry about your roommate."
"Why not? I could get some ogre that is so hideous I can't bear to even look at them or-"
"I'm your roommate!" Edward cut Duo off in mid-sentence, and was surprised when Duo stared at him speechless.
"That's great! So Al can sleep in a bed after all."
"Why do you say that?" Ed asked as he sat down on one of the plain beds and was soon joined by Alphonse.
"Because, you and I are going to share a bed!"