Disclaimer: I don't own anything any more. Adelaide died.

An: Al's P.O.V. Ok, I know I said I only had one or two chapters left, about five chapters ago, but this one I assure you is the last. If I had to pick a song to go with this Chapter, It would have to be Ayumi Hamazaki's "Moments" Great song! Really set the mood!

August 9th 1924

S.S. Erigone

By this time, much of the ship was gone. The very air we breathed seemed to light up with electricity, as the large doors opened. Both of the masts, not to mention the sails were mostly eaten by the gate babies. Everyone was too tense to scream; all except for Ed that is. He seemed to get a high off of this. Winry looked like she was either crying or going to cry.

We passed through the gate nearly unscathed. Next thing I knew, we were falling through the sky and about to land in what looked like Acroya, the city of water. By this time however, I could only see the very tops of the tallest buildings sticking out of the water. I quickly looked behind me. Noa was still there. Good.

Now everyone was screaming, as we free fell towards the water below us. I clung to the rail for dear life. I have no idea how Ed was holding on, but last I checked he was still there, so…

We landed, amazingly upside right. The poor ship, landed, hull first, causing a massive tidal wave, then bobbed like a cork for a couple of minutes. Thank goodness the city was completely empty …..

It was several minutes after we landed when I finally managed to pry my arms off the rail.

"Whoo! What a rush Huh? Is everyone ok?

"Psycho… Kill…. Life...eyes…uuulgh"

"Ok, Al's fine… Noa?"

Poor Noa looked just as frazzled as I did. She only managed to nod 'yes' in reply.

"Winry?"

"I'm… I'm fine, but Adelaide… s-she…"

It was the first time I noticed, but Winry suddenly looked differently than she had this entire time. She looked much like how she had, a year ago. But adelaide's engagement ring was still there remained untarnished on her left ring finger.

Ed's face suddenly fell. "What happened?"

A-Adelaide's gone! She disappeared just before we went through the gate! That was the Gate right? I don't know what happened!! She was just here with me!"

Winry tried to explain more but was too hysterical to do so.

Ed stood silent, and hid behind his bangs. He knew what happened, as well as I, what Adelaide had done. He wasn't crying though. Had it been anyone else I might have been concerned. He never seemed to be able to cry in these situations. I don't know why exactly, and to tell you the truth, I don't think he did either.

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August 15th 1924

Resembool, Amestris

It's been a couple days since we arrived. We took a train strait to Resembool as soon as we could. Noa said she didn't care so long as it wasn't a boat. I don't blame her in the least.

By the time we came back, the familiar two story yellow house looked a little run down. Winry knocked twice on the door, and waited. Pinako answered the door a few minutes later. She looked like she had seen a ghost; four of them in fact. "Win- Winry!!! I was so worried!! You never called once! You were missing for two weeks!!! Don't ever do that again! You had me worried sick!"

"Sorry Granny, I meant to call I just couldn't find a phone within range." She smiled weakly.

"And you boys! Long time no see! Please come in! I see you… uh, have a friend… Rose? No you can't be…" Her voice seemed to disappear with every passing word till at last, she covered her mouth with her hand. She seemed to be crying. Something was defiantly wrong. In all my life I had only seen her cry once. That was when her sons, Winry's Dad and Uncle, died in the war.

"Aunty Pinako? What happened?"

She took a deep breath and then "It's Rose. She… I'm sorry I have to tell you this, you just got home and… She died; only a couple of days ago actually. Nelly stopped by."

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September 6th 1929

Resembool, Amestris

It's been five years since. You wouldn't believe the changes. Noa volunteered to adopt Rose's baby. I can hardly believe he's three years old! She loves him a lot!

(Starts calculating…)

Elicia is now 12 years old; Edward is 24, Winry and myself; 23. Where does the time go? I now know how Hughes felt. (Blushes) Did I mention I'm an uncle? My niece is six months old. She's so cute! Her name is Adelaide….. Adelaide Winry Elric.

Our old house was rebuilt some time ago. You never would have guessed who rebuilt it either. I guess Ed changed his mind and decided we do indeed have a home to return to.