I walked with Alphonse carrying all his blueprints. I listened to Ed's stories about his past and found them interesting. I took mental notes in my head and set the box down once Alphonse stopped.

"You're not staying?" Alphonse asked as Ed began to walk away.

"I think I'll just lie down at the truck." Ed said and walked off.

"Ai, I think you should wait at the truck too." Al said.

I nodded. "Be careful!" I said and walked after Ed.

Ed looked at me. "You do remind me of a girl I know."

I looked at him.

He had a distant face. "Her name was Aikou too." He said.

"Oh?" I asked.

He nodded. "She very quiet and she loved my brother. She didn't care if his soul was in an armor. She just loved him and I think he might have felt the same." He said and frowned.

"So why the long face?" I asked.

"She... died..." He said.

I frowned.

"It turned out she had a disease which she escaped twice, but because she hid it from us and fought hard with alchemy was too much for her." He said. "Alphonse took it really hard."

(Ed's World)

Alphonse stood in front of a grave staring at a picture of a girl with black hair and a beautiful smile.

Winry walked up and looked at Alphonse. "Alphonse?" She asked.

"Hello, Winry." He said.

"Why are you up early?" She asked.

"I don't know why but I think I know this girl. She's so beautiful." He said.

Winry smiled. "We never told you about Aikou, because of the reaction you had when she died. You loved her too and Ed said that you took it really hard." She whispered.

"Can you tell me everything about her?" Al asked.

"I don't know everything about her, but she was just like you. It turned out that she hid the fact that she was sick long before she met you. She fought for her life three times. It was the third time that killed her. She didn't like the military but she still helped them all she can. She loved to read, write, and draw. In fact, she loved to draw you." She said.

"Do you have her drawings?" Al asked.

Winry smiled.

Al sat in Aikou's guest room and looked at old drawings of him in his armor. He placed the pictures in the box and picked up at letter. Surprised, it was addressed to him.

Dear Alphonse Elric,

By the time to read this I have passed the gate and you got back your body. There might be a chance that you don't remember me, but I will always remember you. I'm so sorry I didn't tell you and Edward earlier about my problems. I was afraid that you would get really worried and send be back to my home. I just can't do it. I wanted to be with you. I thought that I could help you as much as you can help me. You made me so happy and confident that I wanted to pay you back by helping you find the philosopher stone. Now I rest in peace and I hope you find your body. Don't ever lose hope. I love you so much.

Your Friend,

Aikou Mitsuna

Alphonse put the letter in the box and put it back under the bed.

Winry peaked inside and smiled. "So how was it?" She asked.

"They're really good." Alphonse said.

Winry nodded. "Lunch will be ready in a few minutes." And closed the door.

Alphonse walked around and heard a slight noise.