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This story begins soon after the movie. So, if you haven't seen the movie, do not read this. It may contain some spoilers from the anime and from the movie, so all who have not yet finished the anime and watched the movie MAY NOT READ!

(I am asking for people's help. I would like for some ideas for the title, it being so sucky and all…So please!! HELP!)

Chapter Five: Wednesday

Disbelief. That word seemed to stick to him, weighing him down to where he felt as if he couldn't move. Why didn't he tell me? WHY?! Brother, I don't understand! He was acting as if his brother could hear him, and he really wanted a reply, although he knew one wasn't going to appear in his mind. He had a wanting to know what happened, when it happened, why it happened…

His light russet hair was still pulled back, but strands had fallen out, and he didn't take the time to fix them. This whole time he had be pondering, leaning against the pharmacy. He wished he could run in there and take it. But that wasn't right. He had to buy it like everyone else. No, not everyone went through things like this. Some people lived their lives without having to pay for medication, and if they did they'd have enough money to pay for it, anyway. The thought of a baron just made him shudder. No one like that lived in this part of Germany, anyway.

Sighing, Al walked down the street. A wind started to pick up, lifting his hair from his back. The few strands that had fallen out rolled across his face, then curled and lifted up over his head and joined the rest. Thunder rolled across the sky. Closing his eyes, he listened to the natural occurrence. That's what it is…Natural…He knew that already, but now he was for certain. He scolded himself for the thought. Why couldn't it of happened to someone else…?

Plop. The sound rang through the deserted street. Plop. Then, the sound turned into, swish, plop, BOOM! Crash…. Lights streaked the darkened sky. Sighing, Al trudged through the precipitation that now greatened, and he winced slightly as a clap of thunder rolled across the sky. Opening the apartment building door, a heavy sigh escaped his lips. Although he knew no one could see him, he scolded himself for doing this. He, Alphonse Elric, who hadn't been able to until just recently, was crying.

Walking through the living room, the seventeen-year-old hung up his soaked coat. His face glistened from the water on his face. His face had a slight cherry color to it. Slowly, he shuffled up the stairs, a glum look on his light red face. Forcing back approaching tears, Alphonse opened the door to his brother's room.

The blonde lay there, motionless…

Thoughts of the worst shot through Al's head, Is he…? NO! He can't be…. Quickly, he walked over to the bed, looking at the small male lying in it. "N-Nii-san?" His voice trembled. Not thinking to listen for breathing, Al placed his hand on his brother's shoulder. "Nii-san!"

"Hmm?" A mumble came from under Alphonse. "Brother!" Pure joy rang through the boy's voice. Y-you scared me…"

"And how did I do that?" Ed's voice was soft and sounded tired, but he still hid the agony of even being conscious behind it.

"Well…You weren't moving and…"

Ed scoffed. "You thought I was dead? Be realistic, Al."

"It isn't my fault I worry!" The words left his mouth as quickly as he had thought of them, and he had sadness behind his voice. He also sounded hurt. "Al…"

Sighing, Alphonse blinked away tears. He really thought he was going to burst out and cry. He thought he was going to fall to his knees and cry. He knew he shouldn't, and he probably would make them go away right after they started. He rubbed his eyes. Just then, he realized how tired he was. A small yawn escaped his lips. A small voice cut through the dimly lit room. "You should get some rest…"

"Bu-" Al began to object, but a loud clap of thunder cut him off. "F-Fine…"

Swish. Click. Ed's eyes followed the door until it closed, watching his brother disappear out of the room. His eyes slowly closed.

Panting, I grasped my neck lightly. I could barely breathe. Why did I feel this way?...I collapsed to the ground, coughing. The sight before me startled me, and sent me into a panicking state… Blood… I had just coughed up blood. No. I couldn't die! Not before I fixed-…But I already returned Alphonse to normal…I died on him once before that was done though. I won't die. Not anytime soon, anyway…I won't leave him. I know he has Noah, but I need to be there too!

Wincing, Edward shifted in his sleep. The effect of his dream was written all over his face. Suffering…Despair…Uneasiness…

The darkness in his room seemed to be surrounding everything, swirling around…Engulfing all. The rain struck his wind, sending a pat, pat to echo through the room. The thunder clapped once more, and a bright flash streaked across the sky, lighting up the room. It took away the darkness for an instant, and replaced it with something worse…Fear.