Across The World I Will Follow:
Chapter 18: Crossroads
Morning had come Winry Rockbell slowly stretched and uncovered herself and stepped out of her bed. She stood up and began to get ready. She got dressed in her capris and got her uniform together. She left the room and noticed that Alphonse was stirring. She poked her head into his room. "Hey Alphonse don't forget to go get some supplies just in case we need to leave quickly okay?"
Alphonse turned towards her and laughed. "Okay Betty, get to work."
Winry laughed and then turned to go to work. She walked from her apartment keeping an eye out for any mysterious figures. She didn't see any and arrived to work on time and on schedule with no interruptions. The day was quite brilliant and calls from Maribel said that the revolution was over in Maribel and that the train was running again. The town was very happy to finally get some straight answers from Maribel. She saw Alphonse and Khristie walk over to the convenience store a little after nine and then head back home with a whole bunch of supplies. Around Ten though the train was heard on the edge of town, and moments later it was in the station and the Military unloaded on to the platform.
Winry stepped out to see who was getting off the train and then she saw the one head that she was hoping wasn't on that train. Coming from the train was Edward Elric. Robert was standing right next to her and she dragged him back in the store. "Get Alphonse and Khristie tell them to get their things we have to leave."
He was in shock. "Why do you have to leave so suddenly," he looked at the train, "Are you on the run from the military?"
"In a sense just go tell them to get everything!"
She pushed him out into the road and Winry ran off into the streets. Minutes later Winry found herself walking the streets when she heard Edwards voice. "Betty, Bet is that you!" He began running after her. She saw Alphonse slip behind him to the train Khristie on his back and the supplies strapped to him. Winry decided to make a detour. She ran into the alley as Edward followed close behind. She had to lose him within ten minutes or the train would leave without her. She crossed through the alleys running through crowds as Edward Elric pushed his way through trying to get to her.
"Leave me alone!" Winry cried out. Winry kept running time ticking to when she was going to be left behind. She worked her way around the buildings jumping down stairs and making him follow and then climbing the stairs again to confuse him but he still caught up. Winry didn't watch where she was going pushing people out of her way, but then quite suddenly Robert came out right behind her and got in Edwards way.
"Excuse me Sir but may I interest you in some fine Jewelry?"
Ed pushed him "Get out of my way." Robert followed quickly behind him.
They pushed their way through only a few minutes till the train was going to pull away. Winry looked down at her watch and she was down to 2 minutes. The train station was in sight and she saw Alphonse standing at the very back of the train. She ran and then the train whistle sounded and the Military soldiers were in the way. She worked her way and the train was moving. Edward and Robert were close behind her. The train was pulling out of the station. Winry began to run up towards the train. Alphonse leaned over and put out his hand. "Betty take my hand!"
"Alphonse what the hell!"
"Brother!" But he didn't stop he kept his hand out for her. Winry got close with Ed right behind almost close enough to reach her, but Robert pounced and pulled him to the ground Winry took Al's hand and when she was on board she saw Robert being pulled off Ed by the soldiers of the Military. "ROBERT!"
Winry began to clam up in tears as she realized that the man had sacrificed his freedom for hers. The train pulled away, and they were free to get away.