An Array of Wonders

Found but Taken

Hoenheim Elric was drenched with rainwater and sweat. He had been out for hours every night looking for his missing son. The wind's howl seemed to reverberate through his bones as he yelled out his son's name again and again, paying less heed to the howling wind and rain and much more to any answer back.

He slowly sighed as he trudged unsuccessfully though the storm, his dark coat blending in with the raging night. His dark rimmed glasses had been discarded to his coat pocket long ago in favor of being able to see and his hair was placed in a high ponytail to get it out of his face. He shook his head to and fro in despair.

"Edward!" Hoenheim called again, feeling frigid but not with cold. His body was full of fright for any number of things could have happened to his son. He had always protected Edward from anything he could, and now he felt helpless and old.

His spirits dampened even more when he saw the flickering light of Winry Rockbell. The girl had been frantic with worry as well, and her grandmother was probably getting ill trying to calm the girl down. The astute scientist's breath caught when he saw a patch of red in the distance. He raised his hand to try and shield his eyes from water and surged forward betwixt the emotions of horror and hope.

"Please, let him be alright." He whispered, the harsh voice being carried away and drowned by the wind. He slowed down as he saw the hunched form of a person.

Wearing red.

His boots splashed water as he went and clutched the person by the shoulders. Once blonde hair now had a tinge of brown added to it, and he couldn't be sure if it was really…

"Edward! Ed, please!" He shouted, hands shaking as the form slowly lifted his head to allow bright golden eyes to stare back.

"Edward!" Hoenheim yelled happily, quickly wrapping his son in a strong embrace.

"You stupid boy, you had me worried!" He said, his voice betraying his happiness.

He effortlessly picked up his shaking son and decided to head straight home. His worry only increased when Edward hadn't spoken anything for the whole trip.

Pushing the wooden door open with his foot, Ed's father walked in and placed Ed on the couch. Tiredly he went and closed the front door behind him so the house wouldn't be put in a bad state from the storm.

He went swiftly around and tried to find a suitable light source. He already knew the power was out so a candle would have to do.

"tou-san?" Ed said hesitantly, his voice coming out shakily.

Hoenheim stopped short then turned to face Ed. Murky eyes stared back at him for a moment the he swiftly approached his son.

"Yes. What is it?" He asked, not sure what to say.

Should I reprimand him or would it be better to wait till later? I can tell something is wrong, something happened out there.

He though, feeling uneasy.

"I.. I'm sorry… for disappearing like this." Edward whispered, and his father nodded.

I'll save punishment for later, for the time being I'm just happy he's safe.

Hoenheim smiled gently then wrapped Ed in a strong hug.

"Worry later about all that, as long as your safe it's okay. Just don't go scaring us again." He warned, and Ed nodded.

Ed hugged his father back and then got up to go upstairs. He felt his father's hand on his shoulder and together the two went up the flights.

A candle was lit upstairs and Ed went into the room that it was at.

Disappointment flooded his face when he found no one there, but his eyes did fall upon a small note that was near it.

His father stooped down and took the candle in his hands. Eyes brushed over the note and widened.

I have taken the two. A woman and boy, bring me Hoenheim Elric or I will end their lives just like many of Ishbal have ended. You have till sunset to bring them to the place of Wine and Forest.

"No." He whispered, standing aghast. His voice shook as he spoke again.

"Edward, go… go to be. We'll talk in the morning, I have to change. Just go to bed." He said as firmly as he could. He waited until Ed had left the room.

"I have to bring them back. I can't let Ed know, I'd kill him." He whispered.

Tomorrow would probably Mr. Elric's last day.

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