Walking in Shadows, Seeing the Light

AN: Hey guys! How're ya'll doin? Uhm… in order to understand this chapter… you have to understand… I went back and revamped a few things about the chapters… much to those of yours pleasure who hated me for killing the baby… I have kept him… his name is Aden and… I changed stuff about Roy and Riza's story too… I know… but I wanted little Ryan!

Summary: Past meets present the clash of a haunting past lingers overhead as the Elric brothers attempt to find peace. Can an angel who guards the gate help them discover the secrets of her past as well as theirs? EdxOC and AlxOC

Disclaimer: I don't own FMA

"…I guess this is another one of those we're over here but we want to be over there moments huh?"

Chapter: Deafening Silence

Maria suddenly slammed into the ground, her legs just completely buckling. Her knees hit the solid concrete hard, her hands keeping her face from hitting the ground. She felt as though she were under a huge amount of pressure, her body unable to pull its own weight. Al dove down, prying her from the ground. Blood trickled from her mouth as she slipped into unconsciousness. Al took off running towards the hospital completely unsure of what had just happened.

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Riza's body doubled over, falling to her knees and excruciating pain thundered through her body, viciously ripping through her skin. Roy could hardly move as blood suddenly rained from her open mouth then stopped simply trickling, her entire lower lip and chin covered in the crimson substance. He caught her before the rest of her hit the ground. Ryan, their three-year-old son, stood at the top of the stairs, the small boy's look completely terrified. Roy grabbed his keys lifted Riza into his arms then grabbed Ryan, still in his pajamas. He gently put Riza in the back seat and lifted Ryan into his lap as he shut the door, speeding towards the hospital.

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Blood spurted from her mouth as Spites arms ripped through her stomach and back. Her pupils dilating then contracting to tiny specks in the center of her eyes. She fell back limply onto her back. Ed stopped moving completely, even Envy had to stop and stare. This was not a part of the plan. Lucifer turned to look at the vats that held the two other flowers the water around them was stained red from blood. His eyes widened, his plan ruined. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" He fell to his knees, his claws digging into his scalp. He glowed white and the five girls could be seen standing behind him, the translucent images of their souls with their eyes closed touching his back. Ed dove forward and slammed his blade arm through the demon's heart and he disintegrated exploding into a million tiny pieces. Spite trembled, during this entire time he had been frozen, staring at his sister, terrified of what he had done.

Envy watched as Spite walked over to her blood covered body and cradled her head in his arms. The utter silence was deafening as the homunculus cried silently over her body, gently stroking her head, whispering soft words of apology. Ed even didn't move, the pain in his heart greater than any before. He slowly dropped to his knees, his face painted with disbelief. All of the homunculi gathered around her body, they had known that was the risk. If you killed one the rest would die. If you pulled the roots of a flower bush up… it dies.

"Asuna…" Ed's whisper broke the silence. "ASUNAAA!" He doubled over, slamming his fist into the ground. "DAMNIT! I COULDN'T SAVE MY MOM! I COULDN'T SAVE AL! I COULDN'T SAVE HER!" He pressed his face into the ground, sobbing, not something he usually did. Suddenly there was hand on his shoulder and he looked up to see Envy kneeling next to him, actually sympathy in his eyes. Sparks of energy came off of Asuna and slowly a rose appeared where her wounds were, sealing them up. It was more beautiful than any rose Ed had ever seen, bloomed and bright red, perfect green stem, for some reason the bloom as covered in sparkling drops of water.

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Ryan stood beside his father in a small tuxedo, his head hung. He held his father's index finger tightly. Rain poured around them as the firing squad took their orders and fired on command out of respect for Riza. Ryan's eyes filled with tears and Roy picked him up. The general wore his formal uniform and was standing next to Ed and Al. All three women were being buried on the same day so the three of them stood together. Several weeks after the incident and the three of them had barely recovered, Ed less than the other two, he now had a 5 month old son to take care of by himself. Roy and Al saluted as they fired for Asuna, Ed couldn't his arms clasped around the baby Aden. None of them cried, they were in front of a crowd, but inside all three of them were screaming, their souls aching for the one they lost. Ryan though cried for all of them, tears poured down the boy's face as he struggled to get away from Roy, wanting to run over and tell the men burying his mother to stop. As he screamed for his mother Ed cringed as did Al, remembering their own pain. Roy's barrier broke and a single tear streaked down his face. Al and Ed bowed their heads, their formal uniform hats hiding their eyes. Ed snapped to attention as did Roy and saluted as the squad fired for Maria.

Ed turned his head to the side, searing the crowds as their promotions were read. He could have sworn he saw Asuna's face in the crowd, her beautiful smile piercing his heart and tears dripped from his eyes onto Aden's blanket. Al looked the way Ed was staring and did the same, he would have sworn on his life he saw Maria.

Riza, Maria and Asuna looked at each other with a knowing smile as Roy looked in the same direction, wondering what his insane subordinates were doing. As he did he nudged Ryan who looked over as well and his face looked shocked. "Mom?" He question and Riza nodded, and putting a finger on her lips the three of them faded away, their souls released into the atmosphere.

"Maybe there's still hope for us yet…" Roy said as they rest of the funeral procession left. Ed nodded as did Al.

"Maybe." Ed set the rose down on Asuna's grave.

"I sure as hell hope so." Al looked up into the sky as the rain trickled down, his older brother put his hand on his shoulder. "I know… don't dwell on the past." He shook his head.

"That's not what I was going to say."

"Please don't say a monosyllable of we're going to bring them back Ed."

"That's not it either…"

"Then what?"

"Why don't you try letting him finish?" Roy suggested as the three of them walked away.

"Because he's going to say something stupid."

"What the hell?" Ed hit him on the back of the head. "I was going to say let's go get something to eat you dope."

"Oh…" Al shrugged.

"So what are we going to do now?" Roy asked as Ryan walked beside them.

"I don't know…" Ed shook his head.

"I think we should go get some sleep… and then think about this tomorrow because my brain's pretty fried."

"You're brain's always been that way Al, it's not new." Ed laughed and they walked off down the street…

"I think they'll be alright." Asuna nodded, standing next to Riza.

"Yeah…" Maria agreed as Riza nodded her head.

"I think so too." And the three of them disappeared, just as Ryan looked over his shoulder. He waved as Riza disappeared and she waved back, a content smile on her face.

END

ooh… sad chapter… but there's gonna be a sequel don't worry about it! I'm not going to leave Ed and Al alone yet!