All the Words Written

by The-Missing-Paige

Years after the events of Brotherhood, Edward and Roy have given into romance and are now living together. While trying to make the place a little tidier, Ed finds some letters from Roy to him that he's never seen before…and they remind him that he has some unsent letters of his own. Slow burn.

26. Chapter 26

Colonel,

I feel fucking dumb. Also relieved…I now know with utmost certainty that I really can trust you.

Seeing Ross alive was absolutely surreal. I can't believe you managed to pull a fake off! And I really can't believe I bought it.

I just never know what to think of you. One moment you seem so sincere, and the next moment so cold and distant. I've always wondered which version is the real you, and I guess this tells me the truth more clearly than words ever could. Don't get me wrong, you're still an asshole, but you care more about people than you'd like to let on. Now that I know the bastard Colonel is just an act, I think we can get along a little better.

At least, I definitely have more respect for you.

Ugh, I'm so embarrassed. I know everyone—Breda and Havoc and all them—was in on your plan, so obviously they trusted you. But I feel so stupid for not thinking that maybe you had something up your sleeve. I guess I really am just a dumb kid, and that's so not how I'd like you to see me.

You've sent me all this way out in the desert so I won't be in your way while you conduct more of your little schemes. I hope one day soon you'll be involving me, instead of trying to keep me from fucking everything up. Now that you've well and truly proven yourself…I won't always like it, but I'll follow your lead, Colonel.

-Ed