Disclaimer in the first chapter.
First of all, huh?! And second of all, what?!
"Wait, what do you mean we have a older brother!?" Ed shouted in shock.
Tamaki looks at Pinako. "You never told them?"
"I wanted to see the look on Ed's face when it was the right time." Pinako tells him through chuckles while Ed yelled at her. Tamaki watched the exchange between Ed and Pinako. It was pretty funny seeing Ed get furious.
"But in all seriousness," Pinako continues. "I felt it would be best if all of you met in person rather then telling you boys."
Tamaki, Ed and Al look at one another. Tamaki crosses his arms to his chest and hums thoughtfully. Pointing at Al, he says, "So your Ed and..."
He points at Ed, "Your Alphonse?"
Ed glares at Tamaki while Al sheepishly rubs the back of his neck with a nervous grin. "Actually Tamaki, I'm Alphonse and this is Edward." Al corrects him.
Tamaki blinks in surprise. "Oh." he said when it dawned on him. "Oh!" he said realizing the mistake he made. "S-sorry! Its just that Alphonse is a foot taller then you are and-"
Ed growls angrily. "Shut up! Who are you calling short!? You're just tall you beanpole!" he shouted at him.
"B-beanpole?!" Tamaki sputtered in shock. "Who are you calling beanpole?"
"Not the wall obviously!" Ed shouted.
While Tamaki and Ed argued with one another, Al, Mr. Suoh, Pinako and Winry were silently watching the exchange between the two as they argued and calling each other names (especially Ed).
Pinako sighs as she watches Tamaki and Ed fight. "Ed, Tamaki, enough already. You two are giving me a headache!" she shouts above their screaming.
Ed and Tamaki stop at once and look at her. Ed glares at her and runs out of the house.
"Edward!" Mr. Suoh called out to him. He was about to run after him when Pinako stops him. He looks down at her. "Give the boy a break. He needs some time alone."
But Mr. Suoh didn't want to stay put. He wanted to go after his son and comfort him. But he knew Pinako was right. Ed was going through some things right now and all he needed was some time alone so he can clear his mind and relax. Besides, it would make Edward uncomfortable if the father that hasn't seen him in years suddenly started to comfort him.
Mr. Suoh nods. "Alright." he tells her. "I'll let him be."
He looks at Tamaki and Al. "Tamaki, Alphonse." they look at him. "Take your things as well as Edwards to the car. We will be leaving as soon as Edward arrives."
Both boys nod. Al grabs his things while Tamaki grabs Edwards. They walk out of the house afterwards to the car. On their way to the car, Al asks Tamaki, "How old are you?"
Tamaki looks down at him. "Sixteen." he tells him.
Al smiles. "Your pretty tall for a sixteen year old." which was true. Ed and Al were short compared to Tamaki. Ed reached to his stomach while Al reached to his chest.
"Ed is right." Al continues.
"About what?"
"About you being a beanpole. Your are tall like one." Al laughs. Tamaki narrows his eyes but couldn't help but laugh as well.
Unlike Ed who downright insulted him, Al insulted him playfully without hurting his feelings. This would be one of the many differences these boys shared.
Tamaki found himself liking Al right away when they started putting the stuff inside the trunk. Alphonse was more easier to talk to then Ed. Tamaki hopes he could talk to Ed this easily but the kid was already proving himself that he was not going to be easy forming a relationship with. Especially a brotherly one.
Well, one step at a time right?
Later that day, the sky had now turned into a gold and yellow color, the sun was just setting, there was no cloud and the air had now begun to cease down, making the wind cooler. Tamaki never thought he would ever set foot on Resembool again. Yet, here he is, watching the sunset with his younger brother Al whom was going to be staying with he and his father for now on.
Tamaki still couldn't believe he had brothers. It was weird to think that just a week ago, he was believed to be an only child. But as it turns out, he has two younger brothers.
Edward Elric, age 14 and the second oldest.
Alphonse Elric, age 13 and the youngest.
And from now on, they were going to live under the same roof. At least, he hopes.
There was still the matter with his grandmother who also happens to be the headmaster of the Suoh family. Does she know about Ed and Al? And if she didn't, will she separate the three of them?
Despite his doubts being a big brother, Tamaki didn't want to lose Edward and Alphonse. They're his family and Tamaki knows family is very important in a mans life. Its why it plays such a big role in the host club.
Family is important. Without it, what could possibly replace it?
Speaking of family, he has to text Kyoya that he'll be returning home very soon. It was close to departing and Mr. Suoh was saying his final farewells to Pinako.
"Thank you for everything Pinako. I appreciate all the help." Mr. Suoh says shaking her hand.
"No problem. Just try to write whenever you get the chance." Mr. Suoh nods. He goes down on both knees and pulls her in for a hug. Pinako pats his back. "I'll try my very best." Pinako knew he was not referring to the letter. When they let go, Mr. Suoh says goodbye to Winry and walks to the car where Tamaki was waiting.
Mr. Suoh pats Tamaki on the shoulder. "Go say goodbye to Pinako okay?" Tamaki nods. "Sure dad."
After Mr. Suoh goes inside the car, Tamaki walks to Pinako. On his way, Tamaki sees Ed and Al talking to Winry. Al and Winry were laughing while Ed was glaring at Winry.
Tamaki couldn't help but smile a little.
"They'll be fine." he hears Pinako says. Tamaki looks down and sees her standing in front of him with her hands behind her back. Tamaki looks at the three and sighs. "I'm worried." he tells her.
Pinako shakes her head. "Don't be. All of you will be fine." she reassures him.
Tamaki thankfully smiles to her. "Thank you Pinako. It was great to see you again."
"Same here. I hope to see you again."
Tamaki wasn't sure how to respond to that. If his grandmother hasn't found out that he and his father were here for his mothers funeral, then she'll find out eventually and they'll be in big trouble. They will definitely never return if she finds out. So he couldn't promise Pinako anything that he'll see her again. But he hopes he does though. He was already liking her.
"I hope so too." he says truthfully because he honestly hopes he sees her again.
Pinako pulls him down in a tight hug. Although he wasn't expecting a hug, Tamaki returned the gesture and hugs her back.
"You take care of your brothers okay, Tamaki?" she whispers to him.
Tamaki nods. "I will."
"Are you boys nervous?" Mr. Suoh asks Ed and Al when they got on their plane seats.
Both boys nervously looked around from their seats. Ed was sitting by the window and one glance out, he almost puked. After leaving Resembool, the four of them had to drive to the city in order to go to the airport. Because Resembool is a very small village located far from the city, it took all night just to get to the city and the airport.
Seeing the nervous looks on their faces, Mr. Suoh tells them, "Don't worry. Its only for a few hours. We'll be home in no time okay?" he reassures them. Ed crosses his arms to his chest and looks out the window - even though the sight of it made him want to puke.
Mr. Suoh sighs. "I will be two rows up. If you need anything, just come to me okay?"
Alphonse nods. "Okay. Thank you." Mr. Suoh nods and he walks back to his seat.
Left alone, Al looks at Ed and asks him, "Are you okay?"
"Of course I am." Ed answered. "Why wouldn't I be? We're leaving Resembool, we're properly never see Winry and Pinako ever again, and mom is left all alone." he looks at Al. "That satisfy your question?"
"We'll see Winry and Pinako again Edward. We'll come back to visit Resembool and mom is not alone. You just have to adjust the changes that are happening and start a new life."
"We were fine in Resembool. We don't need the old man or his son to comfort us or anything."
"They're not that bad Ed. They're actually nice."
Ed rolls his eyes and looks out the window. The plane is just about to take flight. "They don't need us Al. They already had each other before we came along. We're going with them because they had to. Not because they want to."
Al did not respond and they stayed quiet through the whole flight.
