Hey everyone!!I had some free time in between,so I decided to upload another chapter.
First things first,there have not been any additional reviews…This is quite discouraging actually.I do not have any idea on what you readers out there are thinking.So,once again I KINDLY BESEECH you to leave a review…..Continuity of this story depends on all of you out there
Lastly,this little bit here before the first divider,is a continuity from the 2nd chapter.I forgot to include it previously.Too lazy to reupload the 2nd chapter.
Chapter 3
Roy: It's been a while…How have you been doing?
Ed: Fine Fidgets ..Until this happened!!Snarls
Al:Whispers to Riza I think Nii-san is secretly glad..He misses everyone here….He just can't seem to express his mind Nii-san….Everyone was like a family here….It just wasn't the same over there…
Riza: Must be hard putting up with him all the time…smiles
Al:I'm already used to it.chuckles
Back at the front, where Roy and Ed are..
Ed:How long more?GrumblesI can't stand this….
Roy:Stop complaining! I'm the one who's doing all the walking!!
Ed:Aargh!!
Silence ensues…Then Ed notices the ring on Roy's finger. He turns behind to check…and sees the ring on Riza's finger.
Ed:So…seems like a lot of things have happened while I was away...
Roy:Notices Ed's gaze Yea…many things have happened…. pauses Ahh,we are nearing the entrance..
Ed:Finally!!
Back at the Fuhrer's residence,
Ed:WAAAAH!!! Humoungous!!!!You live here?
Roy:Smirks
Suddenly, the sound of Ed and Al's stomache grumbling could be heard…They both grin in embarrassment..
A few minutes later, all four of them are gathered on the dining table.Ed is busily and greedily grabbing the food!!
Ed:With tears of gratificationI never knew food taste so good!!
Al:Don't all food taste good to you?Sweatdrops
Riza: Don't all food taste good to you?Sweatdrops
Roy: Hagane… Pauses We have got to get to the bottom of this…Why don't you start by explaining what happened…
Roy: I see….So…we can conclude that our simultaneous reaction somehow triggered the door on both ends to open…But it still doesn't make any sense!!The door was destroyed……
Riza: The price for the passage fee…was your growth… PausesIs that really it? The last time,Al lost 5 years of his memories..and you were sent to the other side…But now..both of you have returned…
Ed:Makes me wonder…how much more are we bound to lose…
All four of them sat silently..pondering at their own thoughts….Suddenly,
Al:Do you think our memories would be taken away too? Like the last time…
Ed: I'm not sure...At this moment….It seems that the price is just our physical growth…I guess we just have to wait and see….
A long silence ensues….
Riza: Seeing both Ed and Al stifle a yawn It's been a long day…I guess it's time to go to show you to your rooms….
Al:Ohh..okay!!
Ed gets up to follow suit..
Roy:One more thing…I think ,from now on, I would have to address you by your name..If I keep on calling you Hagane,it might arouse suspicion…You know..there are still people trying to search for trace of your existence….since that day…We can't risk a confrontation with them… pauses Edo…winces momentarily
Ed:Winces at the sound of his nameUugh….fine!! Turns to follow Riza
Roy:So..pauses… That makes my house your temporary residenceSmirks as Ed suddenly realizes the situation and a look of horror descends on his face
Ed:Aargh!!I hate being indebted to you..!!!
Al:Nii-san!!Seriously…
Ed:Fine!!...Well…I guess I should be grateful…
Roy:And Edo….pauses before smirking Don't wet the bed!!
Ed:Why you…..!!!!!!
Al: Grabs Ed Nii-san!!You really should learn to control yourself!!!
Ed: Aaargh!!Okay...I'll settle the score with you next time!!!
Roy: smirks
In the room, Roy is resting on an armchair, with a satisfied look on his face…
Riza: Enters the room I haven't seen you this happy in a long time.
Roy: Looks a bit startle by her presence, and then settles back into the chair comfortably. A meaningful look crossed his face...Yea…a return of an old friend… Pauses, then smirksHe is still so easily volatile isn't he…and Al…well...he seems just the same….He always had a calming effect on Hag…Edo
Riza: He's the only one keeping Edo-kun from tearing you to pieces...
Roy: I would like to see that shrimp try…I still got fight left in me you know...
Riza: Experated sigh...then smiles
Roy: Go to bed first…I have quite a lot to think about….Goodnight…. And then he smiles gently at her before returning back to is own thoughts
In the room,
Al: Nii-san, you asleep yet?
Ed:No….
They both turn forward and face the ceiling..
Al:Nii-san…What should we do now? We can't go back… pauses And what about the gate on the other side? Do you think it might still be open?
Ed: I really don't know Al…As for the gate...probably not...You need two people, one on each end to open the gate…and even so...there are some conditions…that must be fulfilled which I am still quite unsure of….So….as long as nobody triggers the gate on this side, it should remain close…
Al: I see….. Long pause...We didn't even have time to say goodbye to anyone ……
Ed: Slightly sad look It might be just as well…. Lifts his right hand up in the airHey!!My Hand!!
Al:Huh?Turns to Ed
Ed:Sits up It's not automail..It's flesh again….Falls back on the bedI guess we really did pay the full price right Al?
Al:…I still don't think our physical growth was the equivalent exchange…I think there is more…..
Ed: Ponders...We will just have to wait and see…..No point worrying now...Get some sleep Al...Then, he turns away, facing the other side of the wall, trying to escape further conversation
Al: Good Night Nii-san…..