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Party part 1

Al shifted uncomfortably in his bed, the warm body next to him was now gone and nothing seemed to get himself warm again. He groaned as the sun covered his face knowing he was going to wake up at any given time. His eyes then averted to a yellow piece of paper on Winry's side of the bed. How he hated when she did this, every time they had sex she would leave, he had never seen her in the mornings. But somehow he was kind of relieved of this sequence, it would give him time to think about their future and how they would be living.

The picture in Al's head wasn't pretty, and he tried to shake that thought away from his head but it just kept replaying. She would leave him all alone with the kids and then finally leave him for good. Sometimes he would wonder what possessed him to propose to her, he shrugged it off and reached for the yellow piece of paper it read:

Ohayo! Sweet heart! I went to the doctors like I said I was going to. I would have woken you up, but you looked so adorable when you sleep- Al snorted on this part-Well hurry up and get dressed for that big meeting. And I'll be coming home 5:00 so don't be late for Ed's party! Please come! I don't want to be alone, I think Ed would want you to come as well. I bought him a present I hope its suitable for a gift as a couple, its oil for his automail; I know it may sound tacky but he needs some.

Love you!

-Winry

Al sighed and set the yellow paper on the cabinet and serched for some nice closed: he chose something simple plainwhiteT-shirt and some black pants, comfortable, but still looked nice. He smiled at his chose and picked up his outfit and set off to the shower, with only one thought in mind -Rose.

(With Ed)

He sat near the end of his end with only boxers on holding a mirror up to his face, checking every edge and corner. He groaned at what he found...A small wrinkle. Ed was about to burst into a fit but only placed the mirror down on his bed.

"God! I'm getting old!" He finally let out, he snake his leg into his black pants still murmuring incoherent words about his age, but then something caught his eyes a letter with beautiful handwriting assigned to him and chocolates. He quickly opened the box of chocolates with out hesitation to realize that every single one were his favorite, he smiled at the caring gift. He finally open the envelope that had beautiful the handwriting to find a letter that had the scent of Roy all over it. His eyes glistened with excitement. He then read: (There are a lot of letters apparently --)

Dear Edward,

Due to some new evidence on an upcoming mission; I am very displeased to tell you I cannot come to your Birthday celebration. I am dreadfully sorry and I hope you can forgive me. Please except this gift as an apology and I only hope that you do not hate me.

Sincerely,

Roy Mustang

Ed's eyes widen at every word he read, then finally he dropped the letter and looked at it with disgust. Even his words only held the expression of a general, How he hated he would act like that, and to him!

"Fuckin' damn Roy! I hate the dumbass! How can he play with my emotions like that! I'm never going to speak to him!" He grabbed the letter that was on the floor and tore it to shreds and leaving the particles laying on the floor.

"So much for a happy Fuckn' birthday!" He yelled once more and went to the bathroom and shut the door. Unknowing to him that Roy had heard every single word he had said and had stabbed his heart every time.

"In time you will see how much I love you." Roy said leaving the alchemist to his quarrel with himself.

(With Hughes)

"Elicia! I can't believe it! Your 10 lalala!" He swayed around the missionary once again showing off his picture to everyone.

"Hawkeye! Look isn't she gorgeous! It makes a father so proud to see there children spread their wings and fly from the nest." He rubbed the picture in her face, she only looked at him solemnly, use to his tactics...Which she was.

"So are you coming? It's Ed's birthday too and I think---" He was cut off by Hawkeye.

"If I say I will go would you shut up?" Hawkeye glared at him, but Hughes grew even more enthusiastic.

"Oh this party is going to be the best!" He ran down the halls once again screaming out his daughters name in joy. Hawkeye sighed, and turned back to what she was doing. Only to fined a stressed out Roy leaning on his chair.

"What is it Hawkeye?" Roy said grudgingly.

"nothing sir..." She stated when she knew she couldn't leave him like this.

"Sir." She spoke only to have her request unreplied to.

"Sir...Why are you so stressed out?" Roy only shifted in his seat a little, but didn't reply.

Riza pulled up enough courage and spoke once again, "Is it Ed, Sir?" Roy coked and eyebrow, but continued as if he didn't hear what she had just said.

"I'm guessing it is...Especially these couple of weeks...You seemed so distant and when there was a conversation about him, you'd be right there listening in... Also you could tell your crazy about him by the way you look at him, and always try to protect him...Its actually quite adorable." She giggled, very unlike her, that's went Roy looked at her in puzzlement.

"I think You should go tell him before something bad might happen." Riza commented and was about to leave when Roy replied at her statement.

"I...I was planning on telling him tonight...But I'm not sure if this relationship will work." He said sulky.

Riza nodded, "It will work sir, If you try then the relationship will suffice, and if you love him then everything will be alright." once that was said she was about to go out the door when Roy spoke once again.

"Riza," He said, "You should laugh more often." Riza nodded and continued to walk out the door. Roy lounged in his chair wondering how tonight's events will go on.

(With Al & Rose)

Al skimmed the park that was filled with kids cheerfully playing and old couple who where feeding the pigeons. It was a great day and it would be even better if he could find Rose. I walked around the park for a couple of minutes until finally he spotted Rose near a garden with a small child playing with a ball.

Al's breath caught at the sight bestowed upon him, Rose held a red rose near her face and the sun shone perfectly for her complexion. The child laughed happy with the ball passing in back and forth with himself. Rose laughed happy with her child, Al looked cautiously at the family portrait in front of him.

He smiled at how Rose played with her son, 'She's makes a great mother.' he thought, that' when Rose caught sight of him and called to him. Al walked up to him and kissed Rose's cheek. She blushed slightly at the kindness Al had presented for her. Al smiled down at her, 'I can't believe I just did that!' he yelled inside his head, angry at the fact that his friendship with Rose was growing into more than it should be, after all he was engaged.

"Alphonse-" she was cut off.

"How many times do I have to tell you, Rose, You can call me Al." He smiled, Rose gave him a flash of her smile as well.

"gomen...Ano Al, I would like you to meet Edward." The boy looked identical to Rose, except for the fact he had all brown hair and yellow eyes.

definitely taller than ed when he was his age', Al snickered in his head.

"Nice to meet you." Al crouched down to shake his hand but the young boy hid behind Rose's leg. Rose laughed at his action.

"It's okay, he does this to everyone he meets," She explained, "come on sweetie he's a nice man." The little boy shook his head.

"Its okay Rose." Al stated. She sighed at her child incompetence.

"so how old is he?" Al asked.

"He turns 9 this fall." She replied.

"Mom?" Edward murmured, "Is..Is he my dad?" Both Rose and Al blushed madly at the comment.

"Of-Of Course not." Al said, but Rose looked at him and coked an eyebrow.

"What do you mean of course not? Am I not good enough for you or something?" Al blushed even more.

"N-No It's not like that I--" He never finished the sentence for Rose cut him off.

"So what is it Alphonse? Do you think your better than us? Am I not Attractive? Well if your going to be rude, Edward and I have better things to do than being here with someone who obviously doesn't like us, come on Edward." She grabbed his hand and was about to leave when Ed grabbed on to her unoccupied hand.

"It's nothing like that," Rose looked at him not sure at where he was coming from, "I wouldn't mind being with you, actually I-I'd...prefer if I was with you." He said above a whisper. Rose eyes widen and she let go of Edward's hand.

"I really want to spend this day with you, rose...I don't want a petty argument to ruin it." He softened his grip on Rose's hand, but she held a firm grip on it, so it wouldn't fall out of her hand.

No words were said between the two until Edward interrupted,

"So is he my dad?" Al nervously laughed; while Rose blushed.

"No, I'm not, sorry kid." He patted his head. The kid smiled at him.

"Oh...Ano do you want to play soccer?" Edward offered. Al smiled softly and nodded at the boys request.

The young boy dribbled across the field and Al ran after him smiling widely.

After a while Al had to say his good byes.

"I have to meet Winry at the doctors, she wanted to tell me something, I had a wonderful day. I'll see you at Ed's party." He said to both Rose and her son.

"Yes, I'll see you there." Rose said smiling a perfect heartfelt smile.

They waved a solemn goodbye and went there separate ways.

(With Winry)

"So why have I've been sick this past few weeks?" Winry asked the doctor. He smiled happily at her.

"Congratulations its a boy!" Winry looked at him like he was a mad man.

"What?" She asked puzzled.

"Your having a baby boy, so when are you going to tell Havoc?" Winry's jaw dropped to the ground.

"H-Havoc?" She stuttered. The doctor smiled at sat next to her happily.

"But You know what the funny thing is," winry looked at him cautiously.

"Your going out with Al, how are you going to break it to him?" The Doctor pulled out a pen and a piece of paper and wrote some unknown words from Winry.

She sat there with her mouth hanging low, "Great, everyone in this hole damn town knows everything...I guess I'm--" a plan started to build its self in her mind a scheming smile was plastered on her face.

The doctor noticed this, but decided not to get in a way of a patient's private life...Well that hasn't stopped him before. And she was really rude to him from the begging, he thought. It was settled!

On the other hand Winry was going to tell Al that the baby was Ed's and not his. So she had to postpone the wedding and get married with ed! A gleam was seen in her eyes, but she was brought back to earth when the doctor coughed.

She glared at him, "Well, since where done here I'm leaving." She walked out the door.

"well good luck." the doctor said, as she slammed the door on her way out.

"Al?" winry looked at him in shock.

"Hey, I wanted to see if everything is alright." He smiled.

"Yes, everything's fine." She grabbed a hold of his arm, "Shall we go to Edwards party?" she asked in a cute way.

Al sighed, "Fine, but I'm only doing it for you ok." he said. 'And so I can see Rose again.' He thought right after.

She giggled, "Ok."

(At the party)

"Ed come on cheer up! People will come, Its has only started about 5 minutes ago." Hughes tried to comfort Ed, but he was at the moment unconvinced.

"Well at least you have Elicia! She's tons of fun as are her friends." He said cheerfully, "except for that little boy," Hughes glared, "I'll teach him trying to hit on my little girl! I mean come on there only 10!" Hughes said leaving and chasing after the poor little kid.

Edward looked at Hughes run off and sighed, 'how could anyone forget this! I've been talking about it for like ages now!' he yelled in his head.

"Oh ed!" A small chirp was heard behind his ear and it made him jump a little.

Ed's eyes widen in happiness, "Havoc! Thank God someone came!" He hit him in the shoulder playfully.

"And how could I forget! You were bragging about it for like...Ever!" Havoc smiled down at him.

Ed's eyes roamed at the present in his hands, "For your sake it better be expensive." Ed smirked, Havoc laughed and settled the present upon the table that had been occupied by Elicia's presents.

"Did anyone--" He stopped when he say who was behind him was Sheska.

"Hey bookworm!" Edward said happily while she sighed at the horrid nickname they had placed upon her.

"Happy Birthday Ed." She said a little bit pissed off then usual.

Ed smiled, then blinked at both Sheska and havoc.

"Anou...Are you guys going out?" Ed asked out of the blue.

Both Sheska and Havoc blushed at the question, Sheska was the first to answer, "We've been going out for 1 month in 3 days." Her blush thicken to a dark red. Havoc laughed, "That's always like her, she knows everything! That's why I love her so much." Havoc slid him arm around her waist happily.

"So where's everyone else?" as soon as Ed asked, people came pouring in into Hughes house.

Ed began to sniff a little, "And here I thought I was going to all alone for my Birthday." He cried happily.

"We wouldn't leave you when your almost legal to drink!" Hughes laughed carrying a whisky in hand.

"Hughes!" Edward laughed as watch him trip over his own feet.

"Ed." An unknown voice came from behind him.

"Oh! Riza." Ed smiled, "Long time no see and you brought your dog." Ed neared the dog, but it only went behind Riza.

"Its shy around others he haven't seen in a while. Edward, have you seen Mustang?" Ed's eyes darkened at the name.

"He didn't come." Ed lowered his head, "He said he had a meeting about a new undergoing mission or something like that." His eyes widen, "What, How didn't you know of it?" Ed asked, with serious eyes.

"Anou...Yes, I just forgot." Riza looked at her dog.

ed cocked an eyebrow, "Forgot, eh? Doesn't sound like you." He chuckled.

"I've been out of it for a while...Anyway, where do I put your gift?" Riza held up the present, a rather large box.

Ed's eyes glowed with happiness, "What is it?"

"That you will have to find out by your self." She emphasized the last 3 words. Ed snarled a bit and turned only to run into the last person he wanted to see at the moment.

"Nii-san." Escaped Al's lips; the world seemed to stop at the moment there eyes met. Ed was the first to break the silence.

"Al I-" Ed was cut off.

"I'm sorry." Al said his head lowered shamefully. Ed was far astounded to hear those words, but he shook it off.

"No, Al. I was off line and I shouldn't have cursed at your fiancee in such a way." Ed bowed as an apology.

Al's eyes widen in astonishment, "But...You had a right to speak your mind and I just pummeled your opinion, and for that Nii-san I am entirely sorry." This time Al bowed.

Ed smiled at his brother, how he had grown up these past years into a brother he cared and loved for who he was. Ed began to laugh, which startled Al just a bit.

"Anou...Nii-san why are you laughing?" Al questioned.

"Life." Was all Ed said through his laughter, soon Al laughed...Even though he didn't quiet get why they were laughing, but just laughing with his brother like old times felt great.

"Al, lets agree never to fight over a girl like that." Ed said, Al nodded.

"So, If your here that must mean-" He was cut off.

"Yes, my fiancee is here too...Please Nii-san don't try to create conflict. I don't want her ruining your birthday." Al pleaded, Ed nodded slightly as if questioning his agreement.

"I wont start anything, but she even starts begging for forgiveness...I might loose it." Ed said sternly.

Al nodded, Ed cocked an eyebrow, "Hey! I thought you weren't gonna come?"

Al chuckled a bit, "Well, if you didn't want me then I--" Ed cut him off.

"No! I...Well you said you weren't going to come and that you hated me...What I'm asking is, who made you come?" Ed asked finally after confirming his words.

"Winry," Al said then shifted his eyes to a pair that had came in, "And her."

Ed looked confusingly at the gaze Al was showing the two, especially the woman.

"Oh, you mean Rose?" Al nodded slightly entranced by the sudden presents of the woman he'd grown to care about. Ed on the other hand, had a mysterious gaze, 'So Al likes Rose. Eh? This Birthday maybe not as bad as I thought.' his mouth went into a smirk, that didn't go unnoticed by Al.

"Edward, what are you planning?" Al asked his arms crossed in a motherly form.

"Nothing really," He sighed, "I just wanted a little fun that's all...I was thinking on playing a few games for my party." Al cocked an eyebrow, but brushed it off after all, he did want his brother to have the best birthday every right?

"O..Okay." Al responded looking back at Rose and little Edward.

"Now if your don't mind, Al, I have many more guest to entertain." Ed was about to leave when Al caught his wrist.

"Is...You know the guy you like here?" Al asked.

"No...He couldn't come." Ed said solemnly, while clenching his free hand.

"Nii-san...You never told me who is the guy you like?" Al asked waiting for the answer, but it never came all he say was a small tear fall down Ed's cheek.

"No one important, if he didn't even want to come, then he isn't worth my time." Ed said removing his wrist away from Al's grip.

"Nii-san..." Al sighed, Ed walked slowly into the crowd of people.

"I wonder who he loves?" Al thought out loud.

"Who loves who?" A voice came from the back of Al.

"Ah!" Al jumped a bit, The voice chuckled.

"Its alright, its just me." The voice finally took figure...In a drenched coat there stood Hohenheim, their father.

"Oto-san! When you get into town?" Al yelled in excitement.

"Actually...Just now." He laughed.

"Ed's not going to be happy...Well did you at least get him a present?" Al asked urging for the answer to be a yes.

"Anou...I didn't have time to get anything, but I'll think of something." Hohenheim said regrettably at what he might give Edward.

"Hai...anou Otou-san what are you planning on giving him?" Al asked intrigued.

"You'll find out soon, now where will I find your Darling brother?" He said sarcastically.

Al chuckled, "I don't know, he blends well with the crowd...Kuso, your soaked!" Al finally figured.

Hohenheim laughed a bit, "You were always as bright as your brother." In another sarcastic tone.

"Thanks Otou-san." He said meekly.

Ed on the other hand was in a corner near the birthday gifts keeping an eye on them and on Rose. Soon enough he saw Al wonder to where Rose and her child was; a smile plastered on his face. The chemistry between the two seemed roaming around the two. He knew in this party he was going to hook those two up and then there will be no Winry; but the smile soon disintegrated when he saw the last person he wanted to see.

"otou-san..." a light whisper escaped his lips, but to him it seemed more like a shocked scream.

"Ed!" Hohenhein called out to him catching his two golden eyes.

Edward did the only thing he would do in this situation, He landed a kick into his face. Everyone went silent and watched the activities that were about to take place.

"What the Fuck are you doing here? I know for sure you weren't invited!" Ed yelled at the half conscious man on the floor.

"Now, Ed-" Al tried to calm him down when he was cut off by another one of Ed's rantings.

"Well? Who fuckn' invited you! Whoever it was I'm going to slit their throats and shove them up your ass!" Ed yelled, Hohenheim chuckled a bit which inflated his flame a bit more.

"Why are you laughing? It's not fuckn' funny Old Man!" Hohenheim at the moment got up.

"No one invited me, Ed." Hohenheim sighed, while Ed calmed himself, "The only reason I came was because Its your birthday and don't I have the right to see my own son? After all I am your father" Ed looked up at the man who just claimed to be his father; the man that ditched their family, the man who cheated on mom, the man who believes everything is alright between them.

"You are not my father! A father is a person who takes care of their family, a father is a person who you can rely on, a father is a person I never had." Edward clenched his fists.

"Now get out...I don't want to see your face...Ever!" Ed yelled. Hohenheim let out a sigh. Everyone in the room was silent as the drama continued. Once Hohenheim was at the door he slid his coat on and pulled a few papers out; ed watched in curiosity as the rest.

"This," Hohenheim lifted the papers in the air, "is property that I had kept close to my heart for many years." He looked at both of his sons.

"I give you the property of 20 acres and the houses that I have built for both you and Al. Do what you want with it. Its officially yours." He settled the papers down on a near by coffee table and walked solemnly out the door without a word.

Ed and Al both watched their father walk away once again. The crowd soon went about their own conversations.

"Edward...He gave us 20 acres! Do you know how much that is! Oh my God, and you said he was useless; I mean come on he was more useful than we thought!" Al kept on rambling while Ed walked to the door staring at the pouring rain.

"Ja ne Otou-san..." Ed said as a tear slid down his pale cheek.

I know I contridicted his feelings for his father, first he hates him and then he'scrying right? Well if you were like me my father...well he did something like that. When he left I was angry, but sad; its a very contadicting emotion.

Anyway, Yay! I updated! woot woot! So what did ya think? I hope you ppls out there liked it...and waited! lol. Well I''m going to continue the second to last chapter, and I hope you enjoy that one as well! PLEASE REVIEW PLEASE REVIEW PLEASE REVIEW!

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