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Previously in Reality…

He stopped at arms length and reached his hand towards his face, but stopped midway, afraid to touch him for fear that he would shatter and disappear from him again. Edward chuckled and grabbed Roy's hand putting it onto his cheek. "See…I'm real…"

Chapter 2: Unexpected

Summary: The three returnees and Roy sit in Roy's living room as they explain to Roy how they got back, but wait! Who the hell is that watching from the shadows with an evil almost psychotic grin! –GASP- :O EXPECT A CLIFFIE! :D

Roy was still flabbergasted as he looked at his three friends, one of which he watched his body be put into the ground. His eyes trailed to Alphonse who was looking around Roy's house in awe. He let out a small chuckle and looked over at Edward who looked at him, his golden eyes shining brighter than ever. Roy frowned slightly, he could see something else in those gorgeous eyes, something that he hoped Edward would share with him one day. Roy cleared his throat and all three of them looked at him.

"First things first, how is Hughes here? I saw his body lowered into the ground myself." Hughes looked at Edward and cleared his throat. "Well-" Hughes was cut off when Edward placed a hand on his shoulder. "He needs to hear this from me." Hughes nodded and became silent again. Edward cleared his throat and walked over to the window, looking out into the night.

"Equivalent Exchange…in order to receive something of great importance, something of equal value must be given in return. This is the main rule to being an alchemist." Edward paused and Roy took this time to ask him a question. "Edward, why are you-" Edward held up a hand to stop him. "Let me finish. I was willing to pay anything to get back here with Alphonse, even my life." Roy gave a small gasp and looked at Alphonse who bowed his head in sadness. "We walked for hours in the gate, looking for some kind of an exit. Then we ran into Hughes and our mother, we were so happy…" Ed trailed off and paused. "We were happy until that bastard Truth had shown up…" Edward looked up at the sky as his mind drifted back to that time.

FLASHBACK

"Brother I don't think we're ever going to find a way out of here!" Alphonse whined as his worrying got the better of him. "Don't worry Al, we'll get out of here. I promise." Alphonse nodded, he trusted his brother and he knew he would always keep his promises. Edward stopped and squinted as he saw two figures in the distance, "Come on Al! I see people!" Edward started to sprint towards the figures, Alphonse right behind him.

As they neared the figures turned around and smiled at them. Edward stopped, frozen. He couldn't believe his eyes. Was this a trick or is it actually them? "M-mom…? H-Hughes…?" The woman smiled warmly at him. "There's my big man! I've missed you so much Ed!" Edward fell to his knees crying silently, listening to Alphonse voice as it hitched in his throat at the sight of their deceased mother. Then without thinking he sprinted to her and hugged her, sobs racking his body. She smiled gently and hugged him back. 'I've missed you so much Alphonse. Have you been listening to your brother?" Alphonse nodded into her skirt.

Hughes walked over to Edward and held out a hand to help him up, his trademark smile masking his face. "It's been a long time Edward! I'm happy to see that you're still alive! I also see that you succeeded in getting Al his body back." Edward smiled up at him and took his extended hand, helping him to stand. He looked back at his mom, who was still hugging Alphonse and smiling at Edward. Edward walked over to her and hugged her, burying his face into her chest, exhaling her scent.

"Aww…how touching." Edward released his mother and spun around trying to find the voice, growling when he saw Truth sitting nearby. "What the hell do you want!" Truth smirked. "I want to make a deal, Edward Elric." Edward glared at him. "Go on." Truth smirked and stood up. "I knew you wouldn't be able to resist. I know you're looking for a way out and I'll gladly help you out." Truth snapped his fingers and the gate appeared. "This will take you to Amestris. Now here is the twist…I will allow you to pick one for the two standing by you to take with you." Edward's eyes widened and he looked at Hughes and his mother. "If you choose your mother, you will loose your memories forever and your two remaining limbs. If you choose Hughes, you'll loose your dear mother. Now choose wisely alchemist." Truth laughed slowly as he looked at Alphonse who looked back at him.

Edward looked at the ground, torn as he clenched and unclenched his fists at his side. He gasped when warm and gentle hands were placed on his cheeks. "Edward honey, you know what you must do. You must leave me and take back Hughes…he has a family Ed." Tears poured from his eyes as he looked at his mothers beautiful chocolate eyes. He nodded and wiped his eyes, giving his mom one last hug. "That's my strong man." Alphonse knew what his brother had chosen and walked over to his mom, giving her a final hug. Trisha hugged both of her boys at the same time. "I love you both so much. Please continue looking after each other." Edward stood up and faced Truth. "We choose Hughes." Hughes' eyes widened. "Edward! Take your mother! I will be fine!" Edward turned around to glare at Hughes, instantly silencing him. "I won't let you abandon her when you have the choice to go back to her." Hughes was shocked. "I won't let you abandon Elysia like our father did to us! She needs her father and Gracia needs her husband! So you are coming with us! Understand?" Truth smirked. "Very well. Good-bye Elric brothers." Trisha smiled at her boy's as the hands pulled them into the gate and into Amestris. "I'm sorry mom! I'm so sorry!" Edward yelled as the gate began to close and his mother's warm smile being the last thing he would see in the gate ever again.

END FLASHBACK

"Ed…?" Edward blinked his eyes and looked around and saw Roy, Alphonse, and Hughes staring at him in worry. "Are you okay?" Roy asked, worry creasing his eyebrows together. "Yeah, sorry. I was just thinking. Anyway, Truth made me pick between my mother and Hughes." Edward swallowed. 'my mother helped me to decide too. I decided on Hughes because he has a family and a daughter that needs him. I couldn't let Elysia feel abandoned like Al and myself were. Thus, here we are." Edward walked back over to the couch and sat down.

"I'm not shocked you know?" Roy said quietly, causing Edward, Alphonse, and Hughes to look at him. "You are probably the most unselfish person I know. You would always put people before your own needs and wants. Even if your mother told you to not pick Hughes you would have anyway. That's why you're the Hero of the People." Roy gave an amused chuckle then smiled at Edward. Edward returned the smile. They both stared at one another for a short while before the window shattered and a figure stood amongst the rubble smiling. "I've finally found you, Edward Elric."

CLIFFIE! :D I warned you before hand…

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