A/N: Thanks to everyone for reading and reviewing, its reassuring to know people are actually looking forward to the story, I will try to keep updates regular. If you have any suggestions, comments or just like the fic then Id love to hear it. I feed off reviews :) Should be getting into the good chapters soon, and beware the tons of fluff (in addition to lemony goodness) in the upcoming chapters. Also sorry for any OOC-ness, but i guess its rather tricky keeping them in character when this is a yaoi after all :)

Disclaimer: who me? own FMA? Nope, sorry.

A dull throbbing pain cradled the back of my head for what seemed like an eternity. When I finally mustered the strength to open my eyes all I saw was brick. A building? The images being sent to my brain was doing nothing to tell me where I was or how I had even gotten there. The wheels in my mind tried turning but it was pointless. I couldn't force myself to think logically if my life depended on it. I felt moisture seep through my overcoat, as I wondered why I was laying on the ground. I knew this was something to be slightly concerned about, but I felt oddly okay with things. My brains only urgent message to my body was to rest, and it was a command I couldn't disobey. But it was ok right? I mean at least I was somewhere. After drifting in and out of consciousness for what had to have been hours, I was vaguely aware of being carried, but once again my brain simply didn't care to pay attention. I'm sure if I was in true danger I would snap out of this so I must be alright, to some degree.

Voices. So many voices, but who were they? Were they talking to me? I couldn't tell but where ever I was laying felt much nicer than the ground.

"Edward. Can you hear me?" Of course I can. I just can't make my body do shit. Why did that voice sound so familiar? I couldn't make out who it was, but it was comforting knowing I slightly recognized that voice.

Pain stirred me from my sleep, my eyes creaking open slowly trying to adjust to the bright light in the room. It took a few moments for my eyes to focus, latching on to a spot of blue not far from me.

"How are you feeling?" a calm voice fluttered through the room. Yes, this was the voice I had recognized before.

"Riza? Where am I.." I could see worry in her eyes but she concealed it well.

"You are at the VA Hospital, I would tell you what happened but we don't know either. Someone found you in an alley downtown and recognized you. You have been unconscious for almost two days. God Edward you scared the hell out of us, we all thought you were-"

The door opened slowly as another figure stepped in wearing the same blue uniform, an all too familiar face but it was missing the smartass smirk that never seemed to disappear. Instead a concealed smile crossed those lips as I saw a visible sigh of relief.

"Two days, and you decide to wake up during the five minutes I leave the room."

"Already with the smart ass remarks? Guess things really don't change huh," I couldn't help the butterflies in my stomach. Two years I had been living in a foreign land, seeing familiar faces that didn't even recognize me. It suddenly hit me like a ton of bricks. I did it, I had made it home, and I could only pray that Al had made it. I never got the chance to even see him before I was ripped away to a new world.

"W-where is Al?" I was almost ready to jump right out of that bed. I don't even know how many years it had been since I got to see his face.

"He's doing great, I tried calling the Rockbells when we found you but we couldn't get through. He still doesn't remember Everything, but he has already made tremendous progress, but what happened to you? You practically disappeared, I didn't think we were going to see you again.." Onyx eyes searched me over for any information but I was still sorting it out for myself.

"I didn't think I would see this place again either. I had a strange dream about rockets but that's all I really remember. When can I see him?" I felt like a kid in a candy store, but it almost seemed too good to be true.

"We can get you a train ticket if we don't hear from them by the time you are released. How does your head feel? Im guessing your medication is wearing off by now," I could tell there was so much more he wanted to say.

"Yeah its fucking killing me." The blonde quietly left the room to search for a nurse leaving me alone with the man that still loomed in my dreams. After a few moments of silence, a soft hand slid over mine, rubbing it gently.

"I missed you," That smooth voice whispered through the silence. I glanced up letting our eyes meet, I didn't even need to reply, he knew I felt the same way.

"Do you have a place to stay?"

"After disappearing out of the blue I highly doubt I still have my apartment," I didn't even think of it, I wonder what happened to all our stuff. Surely they wouldn't keep it their after 2 years.

"Well if you want your job back again, I can get you a dorm on base. I also have a spare bedroom, you and Al are more than welcome to stay."

"Thanks Colonel-"

"That's Fuhrer now." He corrected, tapping the pin on his uniform proudly displaying his rank. I could only smile, knowing that we were both able to accomplish our dreams. The door opened once again as Riza stepped in, followed by a nurse. He made no attempt to snatch his hand from mine, rather letting it pull away slowly clearly not phased by the fact that both the women saw the action.

I was released the next morning but was told I had to be watched for a few days to make sure there were no lasting effects from the rather nasty bump I took to the head. We had finally gotten through to the Rockbells and they were catching a train to Central that Friday so all I could do was wait. I didn't think I could sit still for those two whole days but it was well worth it knowing I would finally get to see my brother the way he was meant to be. In flesh and blood.

After sloppily writing my name on the release forms, I was lead outside to a waiting car, trying my hardest not to stumble. I didn't want to admit that I was still weak but it was hard to hide the fact that my legs were trembling beneath me. Riza's arm wrapped around my side tightly to keep me from falling over. She opened the door to the black car as I slid inside against a leather seat.

"Call me if you need anything okay?"

"We will." Roy answered for me. Because I was technically labeled as honorably discharged in the military I wasn't able to stay in a dorm until I had my paperwork reprocessed. I had taken up the mans offer to stay with him at least until I could see Al again, and figure things out from there. I was eager to finally have alone time with the man after 2 years away from home, but I couldn't be certain if he remembered our 'agreement' from so long ago. The cold glass cooled my forehead as I looked out the window. The car was eerily silent as we drove down the suburban roads of Central, stopping in front of a rather nice looking house. I was led inside, taking in the wonderful aroma that filled my senses.

"Sorry its probably a little cold," he said as he lit the fireplace. I quickly found my way to the couch, letting out a sigh as I sank comfortably into the soft cushions. I felt a warm body sink into the opposite end of the couch near my feet as I looked down to see onyx eyes meeting with mine.

"What the hell happened Ed, you scared the shit out of all of us." he asked, trying to search my face for an explanation. I didn't want to try and bring back memories of that place. I wanted to live in the here and now, in the world I had longed too see once more.

"I'm sorry. Ill tell you about it some other time kay? I'm just glad I made it back." I couldn't stop staring at him. That face that was always in the back of my mind, was finally in front of me yet again. The silence grew for moments, both of us having so much to say, but not knowing where to start. I slowly leaned up, and traced my finger over the pins of his uniform.

"I guess I missed out on a lot huh. When did you become Fuhrer?" I glanced up, making sure I wasn't invading his personal space too much, but he didn't seem to mind.

"About six months, Its finally nice to be at the top of the food chain, although the extra paperwork I could do without."

"Lazy bastard." I couldn't help but smile, it was good to know things didn't change too drastically while I was gone.

We talked for what seemed like hours, catching up on anything and everything. It was comforting to know that everyone had done their best for Al, when I couldn't, and for that I was forever grateful. I wrapped my arms around his chest, feeling his warmth instantly fill me. The fabric against my cheek felt wonderful as I rested my head against his shoulder.

"Thank you," I managed to choke out in a whisper, although a simple thank you could never express my thankfulness. I knew Winry would care for Al in a heartbeat, but it was great to know that we had people watching our backs, something I hardly ever believed. I sat in his warm embrace never wanting to end that moment, and every second was absolutely amazing.