Whew…Chapter Five… I have actually been quiet excited to write this chapter…don't ask me why because I honestly don't know. XP
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Previously in 'Reality'…Alphonse and Edward walked down the street with their hoods up, trying to blend in with the people, but even they could tell that people were looking at them as they walked along the street. Alphonse could hear Edward sigh in relief when they finally reached the store and quickly slipped inside. "Brother, what are we making anyway?" Alphonse asked as he followed Edward towards the meat. "Beef stew." Alphonse grinned. 'Of course you would pick something like that Ed…that's your favorite!" Edward looked back at his brother and smiled. "You know it. If we're going to have a big dinner then I want something that I will enjoy." Alphonse chuckled and watched as Edward looked at the meat, wanting to get the best possible. "Hello…Edward." Edward and Alphonse both went rigid. Faster than Alphonse could react, Edward shoved Alphonse behind him and stood protectively in front of him. "What the hell do you want you dick?" Vincent smiled. "Why you of course."
Chapter five: Be Okay
Summary: Edward and Alphonse went to the store to get a few ingredients for a dinner so they could meet everyone again, but why the hell is Vincent there? To cause some madness of course…and a big mess!
Edward watched Vincent's every move closely. He knew that this man was psychotic and could be very dangerous. "Alphonse, I want you to get the whole store evacuated. Things are going to get messy." Alphonse didn't question Edward, but simply nodded and began to usher people out of the store. "That's very like you Edward…" Edward narrowed his eyes, Vincent simply gave a small chuckle. "You always think about others before yourself…that's what attracted me to you, you know?" Vincent turned around as if a movie were playing on the floor. He looked up and Edward saw almost something like pity in his eyes. "You were always willing to do things for people, even die. I mean look what you're doing right now," Vincent gestured towards a child and mother that were eyeing him as they quickly mad their way to the exit, following the line of people. "You're risking your life for those of complete strangers." Vincent suddenly frowned and looked at Edward. "That is also what makes you so weak." Edward jumped back just in time to avoid Vincent's blade. There was a small cry and Edward spun around to see a small girl staring wide-eyed at Vincent in fear. Vincent saw her and went for her. "No!" Edward yelled as he jumped onto her, shielding her with his body from the sword's heavy blow. Edward groaned and looked down at the girl. "Are you okay?" The girl nodded, too shocked to speak. "Good. Then hurry and run to the exit!" The little girl nodded furiously and Edward made sure she was a safe distance before standing up, ignoring the gash in his side. Vincent smirked. "See? Weak." Vincent charged and Edward used his automail arm to block his attacks.
Alphonse ran down the isles, making sure he got everyone out. He stopped when he saw Edward and Vincent going at it. Alphonse frowned. 'Something is wrong…' Alphonse watched them closely and his eyes widened in horror when he say his brother holding his side that was dripping blood, causing his once white glove to turn a deep shade of red. 'Brother won't be able to last much longer…I need to do something.' Alphonse looked around got an idea for a way to help his brother.
Edward panted as he fended off Vincent's attacks. He knew he wasn't going to last much longer. He was loosing too much blood. He gasped when he saw that Vincent found and opening and gave him a swift kick in his side, hard enough to cause him to fly into a shelf, causing it to topple over, him along with it. "Brother!" Alphonse shouted in horror when he saw his brother making no move to get up. Out of rage, Alphonse used all of his strength to push over a shelf onto Vincent. Vincent gasped in horror as the shelf crushed him. Alphonse gave a satisfied smile before running over to Edward.
"Brother! Answer me! Brother!" Alphonse began to feel scared when his brother didn't respond. "Please Brother, we need to get out of here!" Edward groaned now, as all the pain came rushing to him. "Al…" Alphonse sighed in relief. "Thank the Gods! Now come on, up and at 'em!" Alphonse helped support Edward's weight as they slowly made their way to the door.
Roy was worried as he looked at the clock. The two brothers left almost two hours ago. Unable to sit around and wait any longer he went to his car and decided to drive to the market, thinking that maybe they got lost on the way home. He was hoping to spot them on the street somewhere, bickering and blaming each other for getting lost. What Roy wasn't expecting was a giant crown of worried people around the store that the boys were supposed to be in. He hastily parked his car and jumped out, jogging to the building in worry. Roy saw a woman looking worriedly into the building, holding her daughter close to her. Roy went up to her and gently placed a hand on her shoulder. She was startled at first, then relaxed. "Ma'am do you know what is going on?" The woman nodded, almost nervously. "There was this man that came up to these two boys. The boys didn't look like they liked him very much though. I just hope they're okay. They saved my daughter." The woman hugged her daughter closer. "If it wasn't for that golden-haired boy, then she would have…" The woman trailed off, unable to talk anymore. Roy nodded to her and then proceeded into the store.
Alphonse was struggling to get his brother and himself out of the store. He found himself bearing, if not all, then most of his brother's weight. The store was a mess and it was hard to maneuver around all the fallen shelves and scattered food around the store. "Al! Ed!" Alphonse beamed when he saw Roy running to them. 'Now Brother will be okay!' Alphonse thought happily.
Roy's heart fell to the very pit of his stomach when he saw Edward, his Edward, bleeding and practically being dragged by his younger brother. He closed the remaining distance between himself and the brothers quickly, taking the small and bleeding blonde from Alphonse. Roy didn't stop to ask what happened, he just focused on getting Edward to safety. When they were outside, almost immediately a crowd began to form around them. There were shouts and gasps, and cries from people that finally recognized the blonde. Roy looked nervously around, then scooped Edward up and nodded at Alphonse who nodded back. Roy stood up with the blonde in his arms and started to run to his car, Alphonse close behind him. Roy hurriedly lied Edward down in the back seat and then jumped into the driver's seat and started the car. Alphonse got into the passenger seat and quickly buckled his seat belt, completely aware of how badly they were going to drive right now. Before Alphonse could let out a startled yelp, they were already around the corner and out of sight of the curious and confused people.
Alphonse sat beside his unconscious brother, gently wiping his sweaty brow with a warm washcloth. He watched as Roy paced back and fourth while talking, well…more like screaming, on the phone. "What do you mean you can't get over here Knox?" Roy listened for a moment while tapping his foot in an irritated gesture on the ground. "So, what you are telling me is that you can't come over because your wife won't bed you for a week? Well I thought it was your job as a doctor to save patients, not let them bleed to death!" Roy screamed as his anger level slowly rose. Roy stopped pacing as he listened to the phone for a few seconds. He grinned then hung up the phone. "Knox will be over soon." He smiled at Alphonse then looked sadly at his love. "Has he…done anything differently since we've gotten home?" Alphonse dropped his head and looked sadly at the floor. "No…he hasn't woken up and he ha a fever now…" Roy swallowed. "I-I see…" There was a long, sad silence as they both looked over at Edward. Roy sighed then turned away, heading towards the kitchen. "Do you want some coffee?" Alphonse shook his head. "No thanks, I don't drink caffeine. Do you have tea?" Roy gave a small smile before nodding and heading into the kitchen to fetch the drinks.
Alphonse gave a sad sigh as he watched Roy exit the room. "You won't die…right brother…?" Alphonse whispered lowly. After a few more minutes of wiping Edward's brow, Roy walked in with two steaming mugs. He handed Alphonse his tea before sitting at the end of the couch. They drank in silence until a soft rap at the door caught their attention. 'Ill get it." Roy sat his mug on the end table before speed walking to the door and throwing it open. "About damn time Knox!" Roy grumbled as he stepped aside to let Knox in. Knox rolled his eyes as he stepped past Roy. "Where is he Roy?" Roy pointed towards the living room and shut the door behind Knox, making sure to lock it. After doing so, Roy quickly made his way to the living room.
Knox sighed as he sat his bag down, reaching in for his stethoscope. When he found it he quickly pulled up Edward's shirt before sliding the cold metal over to his heart. Knox frowned. "His heart beat is very weak. If he doesn't get a blood transfusion then he will surely die." Alphonse and Roy paled as they both sucked in a breath. "Well…w-what's his blood type?" Roy asked shakily. As Knox was about to answer Alphonse interrupted him. "It's AB negative…the rarest blood type…" Tears formed in his eyes. "That blood I so rare that…that almost no one in the world has it…" Silent tears fell down the boys face. "I-I don't want brother to die! He's all I have left!" Alphonse began to sob now and Roy walked over and gave him a reassuring hug. "He won't die Alphonse…because I am AB negative." Both Knox and Alphonse looked up at him in shock. Knox began to rub the stubble on his chin. "It's almost like a miracle really…to have two people with AB negative in one room." Knox said mostly to himself. "Well then, Roy I need you to sit here while I prepare an IV bag for Edward. Here, take this and clean your arm." Knox tossed Roy and antibacterial cloth then pulled out two needles. Roy did as he was told and quickly wiped off the area. Knox turned to face him now with the other needle and placed it on his skin. "Now…you are going to feel a light pinch." Roy nodded and looked away from the needle. Yes he hated needles…possibly as much as Edward. Knox taped the needle in place before starting the transfusion. Roy looked down and passed out limp against the couch.
Knox took off his gloves after removing both the needles from Roy and Edward's arms. He looked over at the unconscious Roy and gave a disappointed sigh before turning to Alphonse. "For a man of the military with such a high rank, it's a pity how useless he is when he sees a little needle in his arm." Alphonse laughed because it was true and everyone knew how Colonel Roy Mustang, the all mighty Flame Alchemist, and Hero of Ishbal hated to be useless. "Anyway, I should be going. Edward should be fine now, but if anything happens please call me right away. When Roy wakes, tell him to eat plenty, rest plenty, and no horsing around. He lost a lot of blood too. Wouldn't want him passing out again." Alphonse nodded and waved good bye to Knox as he got into his car and returned to his house. Alphonse locked the door and looked at his brother. "Please be okay Ed…" Alphonse whispered before gather the now cold coffee and tea and bringing them into the kitchen to clean.
OH NOSE! D: Poor Ed! I just love hurting him so much…but I hope he will be okay…wait I should know if he is or isn't…hmm…some writer! XD
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