Return of the Fallen
Disclaimer: I do not own FMAB
And here is the second chapter. Yes, it is much shorter, but most of my week was comprised of the previous chapter, so I was grateful I managed to whip this one out at all.
Anyway, hope you like it.
1 month later
Word had gone around that Ed was healing from the injuries he sustained but was lucky to be alive. Al had made sure no one knew about Winry's pregnancy, he didn't know just how much the enemy had tapped the lines.
"How is your brother by the way?" Kran asked as they were going to their bunkers for the next few hours, if lucky. Sleep was a luxury, and in war, there wasn't much of it.
"He's doing better, almost healed actually." Al chuckled.
"Is that because you go and heal him every night with alkahestry?" Makuto asked.
"Damn you guys can read me like a book. Yes, the doctor says it's a miracle, but Ed and I just smirk when he leaves. Ed's not patient, so healing him is better than listening to him growl on about how he should be out here in the war effort." Al chuckled.
"I don't growl, I snarl, huge difference." Ed's voice came from behind them.
"I take it the doctors let you go?" Al asked.
"Yup. And tomorrow you can count on me being back in action." Ed said.
"Good to have you back sir; the troops have been in need of your leadership." Makuto said.
"Not saying that Al hasn't been doing great, he's wonderful." Kran added.
"Thanks, but I know my brother has that way with words that can fuel someone right up." Al laughed. They continued to walk until reaching their barracks and once Ed and Al were sure they were alone Ed began to speak again.
"You haven't told anyone right?" Ed asked.
"No. I feel that is only for you to tell brother." Al said.
"Good." Ed said relief evident on his face.
"Well, we best get some rest." Al chuckled.
"You go on, I need to do something." Ed said as they walked into their barracks. Ed grabbed a pencil and paper and then walked outside the barracks, sitting right beside the door and began to draw. His mind was restless, as was his body, and drawing always managed to put him at ease. It wasn't till an hour passed that sleepiness finally began to seep into the far corners of Ed mind. Sighing he stood up and went back into the barracks to get some sleep, knowing that he would probably be up again in about three hours or so.
5 hours later
Everyone was awoken by the loud blaring of the siren, warning that the Aerugo troops were closing in. In what seemed to be record time, everyone was dressed and ready for battle. They all met up with their commanding officer and before they left, as usual, the commanding officers gave their troops a pep talk.
"Alright troops, I want you all to buckle down and fight like you mean it. We all want to get back to our families back home. I know you're tired, but it's not going to get any easier. Fight for your nation. Fight for your family. Show no mercy because they will kill you and your family. Now, let's get out there and kick some Aerugo soldier ass!" Ed said earning a hoorah from the troops as they marched out and headed into battle.
"Well put Colonel Elric, well put." Carlson chuckled before he too headed into the fray.
"May not have been as tactful, but if it gets them motivated, then to hell with it." Al laughed.
"Yup, now, let's go show those bastards why you should never mess with our country." Ed chuckled as they charged into battle.
Alright, so I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I won't be anywhere near a computer for the next 10 or so days, so hopefully when I get back I will be able to whip out the next chapter. If not, I apologize now, but with me not getting back until sometime next week and then school starting the following Monday, it's gonna be a little hellish. Anyway, please, R&R.