Chapter 9: Saviour
Author's note: Well I thought about it and thought about it..And finally came up with part one solution…Lol..Originally I had two ideas..But I really didn't think Edward would just up and forgive Envy. So here's what I came up with instead. As always, reviews are readily appreciated, loved even. . Who knows, there could even be another dedication at some point lol..Okay Sad sad…bribing ppl for reviews. Disregard that last bit n.n; Just read and comment..Lemme know if you like where it is going and I will be a happy me.
"Edward…!"
He was aware of strong arms pulling him from the water and some pressure on his chest before soft lips met his own, blowing oxygen into his lungs. Edward focused on the dull pain that had taken up residence within him instead of the blackness. He felt himself coming back from wherever it was he had gone, whether it be hell or heaven or simply blackness…Ed knew he'd died and was now on the mend. It took a few tries and more painful thumping on his torso but his chest suddenly burned, and his eyes flew open. Then he sat up coughing, water being dispelled from his tired lungs. Ed sat there gasping for awhile before he looked up at his saviour.
"Who…are you?" He croaked out, confusion evident in his features. "Where am I….What did you call me?" Weakly he rested his hand against his head only to find it coated in blood when he pulled away."B-b-bloo…." He paled, staring in shock at the hand as though he couldn't tear his gaze away. He tried to wipe the crimson liquid from him, but his weak movements did nothing but smear it around. The smell suddenly assaulted him, and his stomach turned. Slowly the situation seemed to catch up to him as he continued to stare, and his body began succumbing to shock. He shivered violently and no matter what he tried to do he couldn't stop the trembles. Envy grabbed one of the oversized towels and flung it over the young alchemist's shoulders, trying to keep him warm.
"C'mon, we should get you all patched up…" He offered his hand and when the boy made no move to accept, his eyes still focused on the mess coating his hand Envy sighed and scooped him up into his arms, carefully depositing him on the bed a moment later. Pulling gauze and other materials from the bedside table Envy quickly set to work wrapping the others head up, scowling at the large gash and developing goose egg. "Were you trying to kill yourself or something?" He accused, and tugged a little roughly on the edge of the bandage, causing Ed to let out a muffled yelp. "If you wanted to take a bath, you could have told me…I would've helped. You're not in the best shape you know. At least let the water out before you get out so you won't slip, baka. I could've lost you there…You're lucky I came home when I did."
Ed tried to turn to look at him; he still was having trouble remembering things, like there was a fog creeping over his memory making it hard to see. He remembered his brother, and he knew about alchemy...But who was this mysterious man and why did he seem so familiar with him…Why was he in his apartment? "Etto…..Ummm..Sorry, but...Who are you??" he asked again, his voice high with worry. Envy looked over at him confused.
"You don't remember me??" He asked, incredulous. Edward shook his head innocently in reply then gasped as the pain from his headache accompanied the movement. Envy sighed and once he was done cleaning the boy he laid him back on the pillows. "Don't sleep yet…I don't want to lose you again chibilit…But you shouldn't be up and about. I'm Envy..." He paused, trying to think of how to introduce himself. Now that his chibi had at least a momentary memory loss he could use this and try to build something not based off fear and forcing. That idea appealed to the Homunculus, whose feelings for the boy were ever changing. Though he innately loved the fear and discomfort he brought to the alchemist and found him to be adorable when terrified…What he'd longed for all along was right here in his grasp. He could have the boy, willingly…Without all the threats. The plan, once thought of, was too tantalizing to discard and Envy acted on it immediately. "You really don't remember me??" He asked again, feigning hurt.
"No…." Ed said, furrowing his brow. He sat silently for a moment trying to piece together his muddled memories. "I remember my brother Al…He's a year younger than me…And…My mom…And something awful I did…I remember applying to become a State Alchemist and my second name is Fullmetal…But, I'm sorry…I don't remember you….Should I?"
"Well ya…I mean we've only been together what….Three-four months now? You'd think you'd remember your lover." Ed stared wide eyed. "But I guess it can't be helped now can it…" Envy sniffled dramatically. "You hit your head really hard…It must have knocked something loose, but…you remember your brother…Why not me? Am I not important?" He laid down beside the younger one, enveloping him in a hug, revelling in the warmth radiating from Ed. He figured out the reason why the boy didn't remember him…It appeared he'd lost most every memory from beyond his twelfth birthday. It intrigued him and Envy wondered if it was because everything that had happened afterwards had been one big piece of shit after another. The human mind tended to repress awful memories, and the kid had more than his fair share of shitty memoirs.
"Oh…" was all Ed said, snuggling into the others. "I'm…Sorry?" He was still confused, something felt off about the whole thing. It was only a nagging feeling in the back of his mind, and he couldn't quite grasp what it was that made him want to flinch away from the other man…other than the fact that other man had just dropped what felt like the world's largest bombshell onto him. "I've been with you for three months?" Ed said dumbly, feeling rather numb. "I'm sorry…" he said softly, upset that the fog didn't clear. "We're…close then…Do you love me…Do I love you?" Ed had always been a firm believer that if you cared about someone you never forgot them. "Are we living together?" He finally asked, the sin's earlier comment about coming home rushing back. He began firing question after question. "How long? Where's Al? Does he know? Have we known each other a long time…..Wait, you said I wasn't well...What's wrong with me??" He stared over at the other in wide eyed fear.
Envy laughed in reply, the sound falling harshly around them. "Slow down..." he ordered, holding the other's gaze with eyes that had narrowed dangerously. Despite himself Ed shuddered, unable to repress that something wasn't right with the man in front of him but having no one else, Edward latched onto the one comfort he had within his grasp, the one thing he could possibly have some control over. The one shudder repeated and before he knew it he was trembling again, not cold but something more. Envy watched impassively before pulling the chilled boy against him, his free hand gently running through the golden strands of Edward's hair, trying to calm him. It annoyed Envy that even with the teen's memories distant that he still had some unshakable fear for him…It was a love hate thing that got Envy to gritting his teeth. Right now he wanted Ed to trust him, not quake in fear for no reason at all. He decided to answer the boy's questions still running his fingers comfortingly through the other's hair. "We are living together at my place. Al isn't with us...Truthfully I don't know where he is. It's been awhile since we visited. We have known each other quite awhile, though not as intimately as the last while." He smiled, feeding the boy half truths, feeling his tension melt away as he relaxed in his arms. "You've been sick, and were supposed to rest, but you decided to do things on your own without me."
"That sounds like me…" Ed muttered in embarrassment, sighing in both contentment and relief. 'That sounds right....' Ed thought to himself, reassured totally on his situation. "So...When can we visit Al?" He began but was silenced by the other's lips on his again. He kissed back slowly in embarrassment. His heart thumped so loud in his chest, almost as though trying to break free. The green haired man drew back with a small smirk.
"No more questions." He admonished, claiming once again his chibi's lips, chuckling as the other responded. This was finally the moment, and Envy was gonna milk it for all it was worth...Even if Ed regained his memories...By that time they'd have made new ones and hopefully that was enough..Or Envy didn't know what he would do. "You do have to stay awake. How about we get reacquainted ne?" his hand traveled, and was rewarded with a small gasp and a darkening blush that slowly spread across the other's cheeks. Envy carefully straddled the smaller one, grasping the blonde's wrists pinning him lightly while his other hand caressed the other possessively. "I promise I'll be gentle..." he purred and Edward, believing who he had said he was, submitted.