Disclaimer: I don't own FMA. However, I do own. . .Let's just get to the story.
(A/N: For the next few chapters, things are going to be in letter form, with perhaps the reactions of the characters in between, but trust me,;-) pay close attention to them)
Chapter 16 - Letters to My Love
It had been a long, tiring, lonely day for Winry, and it had been three days since Ed had left, and she hadn't heard a word from him since. That was the reason, why today, she so gleefully looked at the letter in her hands. It had her name printed on the front (In terrible handwriting, too), and she just knew it was a letter from Ed. She tore it open as fast as her hands could allow, and read the letter with excitement.
Aug. 14
Dear Winry,
I hope you get this really soon, I'm not sure how fast it takes for letters to get there, but I tried my best to write it fast. I've just gotten back, and it's already hectic here, and Al still hasn't been his usual self. It's going to be tough re-adjusting to the strict, annoying, smug atmosphere. Roy has already told everyone in the military that "Edward and his mechanic are dating." Even after everything that's happened, he's back to his old ways, but I really don't mind. I think to the moment where. . .you know, and I guess it's good things are the way they are instead. Somehow, things had an effect on him, and he asked Riza out finally! We all saw it coming, eh?
So less about Roy, more about you. How've things been? Lonely, I imagine. With Al barely talking, I've been pretty lonely myself. I bet you're working all day with Automail, 'cause you miss me so much. I can't blame you, hehe. That's just me being my conceited, good looking self, am I right? Well, no matter what's changed with anyone else, all I know is that I miss you to death and the last three weeks were the best in my life. Write back soon,
Love, Edward
Winry laughed and immediately took out a pen and paper, to write back to him. Of course it was in much, much better handwriting. She estimated it'd take six days for each letter(One there and the response back), so she better make it a long one, filling in as much as she could.
August 17th
Ed,
"Dear Winry," Hm, that's a tad formal for me. How about, "Hey beautiful, gorgeous, Winry." Hehe, I guess we're both conceited, it's another thing in common. He really asked Riza out? My advice worked, yes! Don't worry about the military for now, you can come home sometime, I'm sure. When you're sick of the stupid atmosphere, just think of something else to get your mind off things. Things have been alright, and yes it is lonely in the house with just Granny. She's been really lonely with only one person to take care of now.
It's been kind of weird to wake up all alone, but I'm happy to finally hear from you. I've been waiting for a letter, and trust me, I'll save it. And Yes, I've been working on automail, lucky for you, I don't see how that's a negative. What've you been doing now that you're so alone? Well, I miss you too, a lot actually, and I can't wait until I hear from you again. I know what you mean about the last three weeks, they've been amazing.
Love, Winry.
(P.S. - Yes, you are rather good looking.)
Ed read the letter, and reread it smiling and laughing at the last part. It had taken three days for her response, but he was happy she did write back like she promised. It had been tough work so far in the military, but writing to Winry really helped him get through it this far.
Aug. 20
Hey beautiful, gorgeous, Winry,
That does sound much better then the typical "Dear." You'll never believe this, but we even met Rose while we were up here, although I'm sure you don't know her. Roy's going on his "date" tonight with Riza, I'll tell you how everything goes. I've found your advice to escape from the military feelings, by getting mind of things. I just think back to the day when we were swimming, and I'm in a much happier mood. We gotta do that more often, haha.
I'm still really worried about Al, it seems like ages since we've been brother to brother again. He must still be upset about something, although I'm not quite sure what it is. I ask him what's wrong all the time, but he either ignores me or says nothing. It's not that I'm terribly lonely as much as I know something's seriously bugging my brother, ya know? Well, for some reason Armstrong's calling me, I guess "His deep, manly voice was passed down the Armstrong line for generations." Hehe, bye.
Love, Ed
Yup, that's just like Armstrong. Winry couldn't believe Al was still angry about things, it wasn't like he was the third-wheel anymore, Winry wasn't even there to leave him out, not like she would in the first place. She had known Al for years, and not once had he stayed angry at Ed for this long. Putting the thoughts to the back of her head, she sat down to write another letter.
August 23rd,
Ed,
I never met Rose, but Al told me about her and the time you went to Liore, and got into danger may I add. How have you been with your end of the deal? Any trouble you've gotten into? Hehe, don't lie to me Edward Elric, when Al's back to normal, I'll eventually find out. I don't think Al's angry about supposedly being the third wheel, I really don't think it was about that in the first place. We'll find out soon though, Al has never been one to keep feelings in forever. Not like me and you, I guess. Maybe that's not such a bad thing though, not keeping everything in.
Don't worry so much for now. You're a fantastic brother, and everyone's realized it by now. You don't give yourself enough credit for what you do. Have you ever once told yourself you were proud of what you've done? Look, you've helped people, sacrificed more then anyone would ever understand so your brother would be alright, and you've gotten a certain girl to fall in love with you. Please, just tell yourself you're a good person every once in a while. If not, I'll have to do it for you. Edward Elric, you are a great person, and that'll never change.
Love,
Winry
Ed read the letter and smiled at Winry's care. She always spent her time making sure he was alright, rather then doing things for herself. It was another similar thing, they cared about others more then themselves. Maybe that was what made them so compatible - They told each other how wonderful they are.
Aug. 26
Hey Beautiful, Gorgeous Winry
You really do make me feel better about myself, and I'm amazed that someone can even do that to me. I guess I do always look at all the negatives, but it's in my nature. Al's been opening up a little more, I still don't know what's wrong with him, but he's been talking to me a little more. Maybe it's a brother thing. Anyways, I've been fantastic with my side of the deal. I've been writing reports and all the boring stuff, but then it'll be another mission for me. What about you, you haven't been dying on me, have you? Ha. . .
Things have been a little boring lately, actually, very boring, but Roy did tell me a few details about the date, and there IS an office romance going on. You can really tell because of Riza, of course. Even Rose thought it was cute how Riza has started to ramble and smile whenever she leaves Roy's office. Well, I'm going to try to talk a little more to Al.
Love,
Ed
Winry read it, tucking it away with the rest of her letters from Ed. She was very glad that Riza and Roy were "together" now, so she wrote her response and sent it out as soon as she could.
August 29th
Ed,
I don't really have much to say right now, absolutely nothing has been going on but automail, of course. So, how's the military been treating you since you've been back? Good, I hope. Has Roy said anything about you being able to come home anytime soon. I know, I know, it hasn't been too long since you left, but I'm alone all day, and I miss you a lot. Tell Riza that I said hey and I hope things are goin' good for her.
Love, Winry
Though the response was rather short, Ed knew that Winry must've been bored lately. He set the letter down on his side table, he knew he'd write back later, but for now, him and Al were doing great, so they were going out to eat with Roy, Rose, and of course, Riza. (A lot of R's, haha.) When he came home though, it was quite late so he had just decided to write back in the morning.
Sep. 2
Winry,
The military's been treating me good, although there's still the occasional teasing of my height and getting shot. Roy really hasn't said anything about me going home, although he does tease me about you a lot. Riza told me to tell you "Hey Winry!" which she said in a loud, excited squeaky voice. Very out of character for her, but remember, she's dating Mustang. His insanity might be rubbing off. Sorry I didn't write a day earlier, I had went out to dinner so I wrote it the next morning. Al has been doing great, and we're talking like brothers again, although I didn't know what was wrong with him. Whatever it was, he seems to be over it now. It's about breakfast, and no, I'm not going to drink milk. I have to go, so bye!
Love, Ed.
It may had not seemed like it, they way her and Edward were talking, but the distance was practically tearing her apart. She couldn't stand being alone, and that was one of the reasons she kept all the letters. Whenever she was lonely or missing him, she read back through all of her letters, and was in a better mood knowing that soon she'd have another to add to the collection. She grabbed her pen, and start writing another letter to her love.
So, what did you think? Don't worry, the story isn't even near dead, I have so many plans for it it's amazing! As I said before, the letters are important, things will still be happening, just in letter form rather then plain writing them out. Thank you to my reviewers. . .
Anicka - Hehe, I tried to update as soon as I could! I hoped you liked it!
SavannahX - Thanks! I'm a fast updater when I have no life. So, I'm a fast updater all the time.
Erica - Al's going to admit what's happening either next chapter, or the chapter after that depending on how lengthy the next two are going to be, thanks!
blaznXrapture - Ha, yeah, for the past three chapters, and thank you for that . I'm glad you won't kill Roy anymore, that would make my pen name invalid, lol! Thanks for being a very early and often reviewer :)
Winryrockbell2 - Thanks, this one was two days late because fanfiction wouldn't let me upload it yet. :)
