Disclaimer: All made up. None of it true.

July 24th 1924

Cruise

Only four days left of the trip.

I saw a doppelganger at the bar today guess which one. Believe it or not I saw someone who looked exactly like Lt. Havoc. That's not even the funniest part. The funniest part, or rather the most ironic, was that he was with a couple of women and was really suave around them. Roy would be proud. He must have noticed the smile on my face because he was asking what was so funny.

I formed a bit of a habit of star gazing on the deck with Noa. She would tell me all about her previous travels as a girl, how she lived in a gypsy troope for the better part of her life and how she learned to dance, while I told her about how Brother and I traveled all over Amestris I told her about Rose, and how she look 'a lot' like her. It was in one of these conversations that Brother pulled me away. He sounded anxious. I don't particularly like this side of him. Nothing good ever seems to come from him when he's like this.

"Al I need to talk to you. Not here though. "

"Ed…"

"It's about Adelaide"

"Now I definitely don't want to know."

"Alphonse please!"

I sighed and went back to Noa to tell her that she could head for the room anytime; that I would catch up with her later. I could tell she was disappointed to a certain unknown degree. Still, she nodded and headed for the cabin. Once she had left I turned back toward Ed. He had a weird grin on his face saying he had a secret he wanted to share.

That's when I saw something sticking out of his pocket, recognizing at once what it was.

"EDWARD!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH SOMETHING LIKE THAT!!"

"Shh! I was just thinking about it."

"What the hell are you thinking?! Have you finally lost your mind?!"

"Geez Al, tell the whole damn ship why don't you…"

"I think I will!"

"That's my job!"

"You're not serious!"

"Yes, I am"

"Are you?"

"What's with you!"

"Where's Adelaide anyway?"

"She's in the room. She said she was going to take a shower then go to bed."

"And you're here?"

"No Al, you're talking to a hallucination, Yes I'm here I needed to tell someone, and you came to mind immediately."

I laughed bitterly, turning away from him for a moment. What was happening?

"…What made you decide?"

"… I love her."

"Is she so different from Winry?!"

"That's why you're so angry?"

I stood there and stared at him for a moment. I he was still thinking strait, the idea would come to him. A question that stupid didn't need an answer.

"You think I don't miss her? But she can't come here though can she?"

SO YOU GO AFTER SOMEONE WHO LOOKS LIKE HER, IS THAT IT? JUST LOOK FOR A REPLACEMENT?!"

Suddenly it struck that I went too far. There was hurt in his eyes, I could see it. I swallowed hard. I closed my eyes and drew in a steadying breath. He was serious. His reasoning for this was for once, beyond my understanding. I was being unsupportive.

"Sorry."

"S'alright. You miss Winry that much huh?"

"Yeah, you didn't see her those couple of years. It was horrible…. You really mean to do this."

"Tomorrow"

"Where?"

"Out here on the deck"

"You don't want me to do this do you…."

My eyes dropped sullenly to the floor.

"I can't stop you. Do what makes you happy Brother"

I felt his hand ruffle through my hair like he used to do when we were younger.

I looked up from the deck floor back to his face. He was sad that I was so miserable over the whole issue but he couldn't seem to hide the smile of contentment. We both went back to the room a short while later. It was a while before I fell asleep though. I realized I was, to an extent, what an ass I was being. Brother found someone he loved. I should be happy for him even if it's someone I didn't picture him with.

Still, I couldn't believe what was playing out before my eyes. He's so different from the time we were traveling in Amestris. What happened? That's all I can ask. What. Happened?

July 25th 1924

I kept yawning the entire morning through. I barely slept the whole night. Noa gave me a knowing glance. I simply did my best to ignore it. Adelaide asked me what was wrong when I spaced out a couple of times. Apparently she noticed that I was the one half out of it this morning I forced a smile and told her I was fine.

That night when it came time to close up the bar I debated going up to the deck to meet Noa…That's When Adelaide came up to the bar asking where Ed was.

I merely pointed out toward the upper deck. She smiled, thanked me and rushed off.

I continued to clean up the bar. Noa walked up to the Bar next. She untied her apron as she walked. She saw me watching out of the corner of my eye, and smiled slyly.

"What did Adelaide want?"

"She wanted to see Ed." I replied in monotone.

"Interesting…You're not curious as to why?"

"I rather not find out thanks."

"You're not interested to see how your older brother pulls this off?"

"…."

Ultimately I gave in.

Noa and I stood by the rail where we would be "watching stars" and the blossoming couple as well. (Oh gag did I say that?!) It was like watching a movie, really.

I had to keep reminding myself that, yes, this was indeed happening.

Ed stood there looking out at the water, his hands braced on the railing. A gentle breeze was blowing through his hair slightly. Adelaide walked up behind him. She was wearing a simple light blue dress that came down to her calves. It brought out the blue tone of her big blue eyes, that much more. Her hair was down, swaying in the wind.

"Ed? What are you doing out here?"

"It's a nice night. I was just out here enjoying it is all. Care to join me?"

She smiled sweetly, and nodded. She walked up to him carrying a blanket, most likely from the room, draped it over his shoulders, and snuggled up next to him. I didn't want to watch this. I probably would have left had Noa not insisted….

"Where to next moi captain?" She said seductively.

A smile curled its way onto his face.

"Wherever at this point."

She in turn, smiled back and thought for a moment. Anywhere with you sounds fine with me."

"Really?" He sounded so surprised. " Um…. Adi? I was just thinking of something… Something very big… "

"Well, what is it?"

He drew in a breath as though coaching himself to continue.

(Just give her the ring already Casanova….)

No sooner did I think that did he get down on one knee. His face was a deep shade of red.

"Je vous aime….. Je veux que tu viennes avec moi" (I love you ….I want you to come with me, Adelaide.) With that he placed the ring on her finger. For a moment she was speechless. Tears of apparent Joy leaked out without her noticing. Stricken speechless, she simply nodded, before giving him the most romantic kiss I've ever seen….

At this point, I had had enough. I got up and left. This was just too much to take in at once.

July 26th 1924

Cruise Ship.

This morning was a lot like a science fiction novel. Adelaide was acting strange; like she suddenly didn't know who or where she was. The wandered around the cabin as though lost. The oddest thing was when I asked what was wrong she looked at me like she hadn't seen me in years. She launched herself at me like she did with Brother last night. Then there was the way she spoke. There was no French accent.

"Alphonse! You're here! it worked you're here!!"

I was taken aback slightly at this response what worked? Of course I was here there's nowhere else to go.

"Adelaide? Are you ok? "

"Who's Adelaide?"

"…."

"What's the matter Al?"

"Auto-mail' does that mean anything to you?"

"Why did Ed break his arm again? I told him to be careful with it!"

"You're not Adelaide!"

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HITD: Hey Win, can I borrow that wrench for a moment?

Winry: uh, sure …?

HITD: Much thanks:D (Proceeds to brain Ed senselessly) AAARRGGH!!! DON'T EV-ER. MAKE. ME. TYPE. SOME-THING. LIKE. THAT. A-GAIN!!!!!!!!!

Edward: AAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH