They finally arrived at the hospital to see Edward and Winry was barely able to hold her tears back. Why did Ed have to protect her like that? Who were the people trying to hurt them? There were loads of questions going through her head and hopefully she could get her answers when Ed up. She felt someone put their hand on her shoulder, she looked up and Alphonse was there.
"Winry, it's going to be okay." Alphonse said soothingly "Brother will be fine."
"Al, it's my fault all this happened to Ed." Winry said, with guilt in her voice "If he can't pull through this, I'll never forgive myself!"
Riza was the next to speak, "Edward is one of the strongest people I know. If anyone can pull through this, he can."
The three waited quietly until Doctor Richards came out of a room with a smile.
"I just finished with the bandages and I have good news. Your friend is going to wake up soon so you can come in now."
When they walked in, Winry had to fight even harder to hold back her tears, Riza clapped a hand to her mouth and Alphonse took a few steps back. Edward's automail arm was completely destroyed and Winry guessed his leg was too. His hair was out of it's braid and bandages covered the knife wounds on his the top of his head, his torso and arm.
"Poor Ed." Riza said in shock.
"They said it was bad but I didn't think it was this bad" replied Al
Winry just stood there, glancing at her injured friend, feeling stabs of guilt pierce her heart as many times as the alchemy-made knives pierced Ed's body. It seemed like an eternity that the three of them were standing in that hospital, staring in agony at their mangled friend when Ed began to stir. When Doctor Richards came in he almost completely blocked Winry's view of Ed slowly opening his golden eyes. After observing his whereabouts hazily, worry erupted onto his face.
"Winry…Is she alright? Is she safe? Was she hurt?" Ed said in a tired, raspy voice.
Winry couldn't take it anymore. She pushed past Doctor Richards and tears flooded her eyes as hugged Ed tight and started to cry.
"Ed! I'm so sorry! It's all my fault! I'm so sorry!" She said as she choked on her tears and buried her face in his chest. Ed, losing the worry in his face, took his flesh hand and ran it through her hair.
"Winry…it's okay. I'm just happy you're safe." Ed said with an exhausted smile.
"Brother , are you okay?" asked Al timidly.
"I'm in pain but I'm okay. Thanks Al" Ed looked around "Oh, First Lieutenant Hawkeye, you're here too.
"It's good to see you safe…Sir." Riza said with a smile.
"Thank-you. Then I guess all is well again."
"Not exactly," Doctor Richards spoke up "You received multiple stab wounds, you have lost over half of your blood supply, your ribs are fractured and you just woke up from a coma. I'm sorry Mister Elric but for now, I'm going to have to sedate you."
He brandished a small needle with a clear liquid, pulled Winry off Ed, punctured Ed's shoulder and injected the liquid into his arm, making it wince. Winry knew her friend would not be awake for long and with Ed's eyes starting to shut, she knew there was one question she had to ask.
"Edward, why did you save me?" she asked slowly.
Edward, eyes half shut and his face more relaxed than ever was still able to answer. His eyes met Winry's for a moment.
"Because…I…love…….you." Ed said, now with his golden eyes completely shut.
