Disclaimer: I do not own Full Metal Alchemist. But Envy totally owns Ed!
(Envy: Ya can't spell "raped" without spellin' "Ed!" Get o'er here, O 'chibi-san!
Ed: Runs)
Jessie: Ain't it da truth?
Joh: Sniggers
Jessie: I'm updating as fast as possible, so I feel good! I'm also pretty happy with the outcome of this chapter cuz I kept rewriting it and finally settled on this!
Joh: Big toe!
Jessie: …
Joh: Rolling around on the floor laughing her head off
Jessie: Twitches Don't even ask…
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"Ne, ne; Edo, remember this?"
Ed blinked in surprise when a photograph narrowly missed his nose as it was showed into his face. He smiled softly in recognition when he'd studied it for a moment.
"Yes, Envy; how could I forget?" Ed replied, holding the picture carefully between two automail fingers.
It seemed as if the Homunculus had gotten into the photo albums; all day long Envy had kept himself busy by forcing pictures into Ed's face at random intervals. He was obviously amused by the memories each one brought.
This particular one, however, Ed was rather fond of.
There he was, looking utterly baffled, sitting in Envy's lap while Envy smirked up into the camera; he'd taken it himself. Funny, how your perspective of someone can change entirely from just a simple meeting…
Flashback
"I still don't even know how the hell you managed to get me to come here…" Ed grumbled, crossing his arms irritably across his chest as he narrowed his eyes suspiciously at his companion across the table.
"I asked you to. And I dare say, Edo, you sounded quite interested," Envy replied, smiling smugly.
"Wh-what are you talking about?" Ed exploded, blushing furiously.
"You told me you'd give me some information on the Philosopher's Stone; of course I'd come!" Ed accused angrily; the volume of his voice earned himself the attention of a few other customers sitting in the small café.
"Detail, details," Envy countered airily. He leaned closer toward Edward across the table, gazing at him intently.
"But that's so boring… don't you agree? I'd much rather talk about other things…"
"Like what? What could we possibly talk about, huh?" Ed asked with a snort. With a sigh he closed his eyes and leaned back –arms still firmly crossed– in a huff.
His eyes snapped open once more, however, when he felt someone perch precautiously on the very edge of his seat. He turned his head to stare at a broadly grinning Envy whom he noticed, for the first time, was holding a camera.
"Ne, chibi, lemme take our picture?"
"Wha-- N-no way!"
"Why the hell nooot?" The Homunculus whined, pouting cutely.
"'Cause--! …'Cause I don't like you!" Ed snapped childishly.
"But I like you!"
"Hah! That's a laugh-- since when? As far as I'm aware, you hate me!"
"Says who?"
"You did!" Ed shouted in exasperation.
Envy blinked, seemingly at a loss for words. Ed closed his eyes once more-- this time in relief.
"…I wasn't serious…"
To put it simply, Ed cracked.
"What the hell is wrong with you? Why the fuck did ya wanna see me? Why aren't you trying to kill me? Why are you being so damn nice?" Ed howled.
"Geez; could ya be any louder?" Envy said sarcastically, sticking a finger in his ear for emphasis; completing disregarding Ed's previous statement.
"That doesn't answer my question!" Ed ground out, slapping a hand to his forehead wearily.
"Honestly, I dunno why I even bothered comin' here; I shoulda known you weren't being serious…" Ed muttered, grabbing his cloak and moving to stand up.
He was interrupted, however, by a wrist grabbing his hand. With a yelp he fell backward as his wrist was pulled harshly from behind, ultimately landing on the androgynous Homunculus.
There was a click, a brief flash and a soft whirring sound as Envy snapped a picture. Ed blinked; an expression of pure bewilderment on his face.
All too suddenly he realized he was staring up into smirking violet eyes-- he hastily scrabbled out of Envy's lap, his face a dark crimson.
"You're fuckin' insane!" He hissed, turning to leave once more. However, he couldn't help but wonder about the uncharacteristic smile Envy had plastered onto his lips as he studied the developing picture he'd just taken.
End Flashback
Ed set the picture carefully on the stand next to the couch and opened his book once more, prepared to begin reading again... Of course, Envy wouldn't have it.
"Chibi, I found another now I like," Envy snickered, dropping a picture unceremoniously on top of Ed's book.
Ed stared down at it, trying to remember where this could possibly be from. It was just him, from the shoulders up. He was very pale and wore an expression of pure terror, looking more than ready to faint.
"…I don't remember this," Ed said at last, raising an eyebrow at the shape shifter. Again, Envy snickered.
"Well of course you wouldn't remember it; you passed clean out right after I took it. But I'll bet you remember the conversation that took place… remember the time I cured your paranoia of 'sharp, pointy objects?'" Envy teased. Ed's eyes widened.
"You took a picture of me like that? Fuck, no!" Ed yelled, glaring at the Homunculus.
Flashback
"O' Chibi-san, I've made a decision," Envy announced as he jumped onto the windowsill to Edward's bedroom.
Ed gasped, nearly dropping the pen he was using so very carefully to draw a complicated-looking alchemical array. He jumped out of his seat, screaming at Envy for dropping in like this.
"--I swear, you're like a fucking stalker or something," Ed finished, panting heavily after his rant.
"Yeah, okay, whatever," Envy said in a bored manner.
There was a brief pause as the two regarded each other.
"So… you must've dropped by for a reason. Whadya want?" Ed asked with a sigh of resignation; plunking back down onto his chair, never letting his gaze waver from the green-haired figure.
Lately the Homunculus had been popping up out of the blue more and more frequently. And, as much as Ed hated to admit it, he found he didn't hate the Sin's company so much, now -- as a matter of fact, he'd discovered Envy's company was relatively... pleasant, so long as he wasn't trying to kill him.
"The reason for my coming here is because I, out of the goodness of my heart—" (here he ignored the loud snort from the short blonde)—"—have decided to cure you of your paranoia of sharp, pointy objects, a.k.a needles," Envy said proudly. Ed froze, letting his eyes travel back to the Homunculus at a painstakingly slow rate.
"And just… how do you expect to go about that?" Ed asked, rather nervously; obviously dreading the answer.
"Just listen…" Envy paused dramatically a slow, mischievous smile spreading across his lips.
"Getting a needle stuck into your wrist is nothing comparing to having someone's dick shoved up your ass over and over again… if ya don't believe me, Edo, I'd be more than willing to give you an example," Envy purred.
The Sin sat back and patiently waited for the words to sink in. He grinned when he saw Ed's jaw go slack and slowly removed the camera he had hidden behind his back so he could quickly snap a photo.
He allowed himself a quick glance at the quickly appearing picture. Mission accomplished, Envy returned his gaze to the blonde to bid him farewell but instead ended up nearly tumbling backwards off of the window sill, howling with laughter when he realized the poor alchemist had keeled over in a dead faint.
End Flashback
"I still haven't forgiven you for that… I had a killer headache when I woke up," Ed muttered.
"Yeah, well it worked anyways, didn't it? You haven't spazzed out about having to get a needle ever since," Envy snickered, nipping Ed's ear affectionately.
"And besides… although I don't think you were quite ready to believe me at first, you did eventually…after I showed you," Envy whispered into Ed's ear; he was rewarded with a not-so-gentle punch to the head with Ed's (right) fist. Still grinning, however, the Sin fled the room in search of more (hopefully amusing) photos.
It hadn't been more than a mere ten minutes before the Homunculus came bounding back into the room. The chibi closed his book again and rolled his eyes playfully when Envy plopped down next to him, holding just one more of the numerous photo albums scattered around the house.
However, Ed couldn't be sure as to just why Envy was smirking so deviously… 'Oh God, what'd he find this time…?'
"Now weren't you just the cutest little baby?" Envy teased, opening the book to point to a picture. Sure enough, there was a four year old Edward, coloring with crayons with his just-turned-three baby brother.
"Wh-where'd you find those? Hey, give them here!" Ed exclaimed; blushing deeply as he tried to reach for the book Envy was now holding over his head.
"Naaah, I wanna see some more," Envy grinned evilly. Still holding the small album over his head he turned the page, letting out a soft, mocking "aww" at the sight of a picture of baby-Edo sleeping soundly on a big, plushy chair.
Out of nowhere a loose picture slipped out of the album and onto the floor. Envy leant over to pick it up but froze when he caught sight of the actual picture. At once Ed noticed the sudden, uneasy silence.
"Envy?" He asked warily as he placed a hand on the Sin's back.
"Meh? Oh… sorry," Envy mumbled, carefully lifting the picture and placing it facedown on the photo album before wordlessly leaving the room. Immediately, Ed feared for the worst and hesitantly turned it over. He cursed softly and grimaced upon seeing it and hurriedly got up to follow his lover, calling after him nervously.
The picture fluttered to the floor once more, face side up this time-- revealing the picture of a brightly smiling Hohenheim holding a giggling Edward on his knee for the world to see.
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"Um… Envy?"
"…"
"Envyyyyy, c'mooon…"
"…"
Ed sighed in agitation, crossing his arms firmly.
"Okay, fine. Envy, please stop ignoring me."
The blonde chibi sweatdropped as he was rewarded with a blank stare.
"…Oookay, actually that's kinda creepy…" At once Envy attention was turned from him once more. Ed felt a painful twang in his chest at the Sin's usual silence and knew he had to say something more.
"Envy, look, I'm sorry--"
"For what?" Envy interrupted in a quiet voice, speaking for the first time in over two hours; a new record for the Homunculus.
Ed winced at Envy's unusually cold tone but remained silent; he knew exactly what was bothering Homunculus but… he was still trying to deduct exactly what had happened himself.
"You shouldn't apologize if you don't know what you're apologizing for," Envy said at last in response to Ed's hesitation.
"I do know what I'm talking about!" Ed insisted, flushing angrily.
"I'm sure," Envy remarked sarcastically.
"No, really! Envy, I know… I know that I broke my promise, but--"
"Exactly, Ed; you promised. And worst of all, I thought I could trust you," Envy ground out between gritted teeth, his amethyst eyes narrowed angrily.
"You promised me didn't have any pictures of that bastard--"
"Envy, I know! I remember what I said! Please, just let me--"
"--You swore you didn't have any reminders of him in this household--"
"Envy, I'm trying to tell you, it isn't mi--"
"SHUT UP, ED!" Envy finally roared, jumping to his feet, his eyes ablaze with furry
Ed faltered for a moment; opening his mouth to speak before closing it once more.
There was a long, painful silence, where the Homunculus stood over the stunned blonde sitting on the edge of the bed panting heavily, clenching and unclenching his fists as he tried to suppress his fury.
"…Why won't you listen?" Ed whispered, looking up at Envy; his golden eyes glistening with the stinging tears he was so desperately trying to blink back.
Without another word the Sin finally resorted to doing something he hadn't done in years; the Homunculus strode to the bedroom window, opened it, hooked his legs over the sill and, without another glance back toward the horror struck teenager, jumped out.
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Envy,
One; don't panic if you can't find me, I'm fine. By the time you've picked up this note I've most likely arrived in Risembool. I just can't deal with your attitude right now. I hate to say it, but we've got a problem here-- Envy, if you can't trust me, I can't trust you. You have NO idea how much that hurts to say. I know what the circumstance looked like, but if you'd have given me the chance to explain, I could have. Surprisingly enough, I not really mad, although I DO wanna kill you for not believing me (if that made any sense). But I can't DAMN IT because that would put me in a REALLY difficult spot with the baby. I KNOW you'll be worried because the date is only a week and a half or so away, but I'll be back the day after tomorrow; Al's gonna accompany me.
Love,
Ed
P.S: The album isn't mine its Al's.
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"I'm really sorry to drop in like this," Ed sighed, holding the front door open as Al followed him through into the house carrying his suitcase he had insisted on carrying.
"It's not a problem, Ed! Stop apologizing," Winry chided playfully, punching him lightly in the shoulder.
"'Sides, you never apologized in the past for dropping in on us with your automail –which I slaved over– broken to bits," Winry teased, attempting to pull the alchemist out of his slump. Ed snorted.
"Yeah, well that's only 'cause breaking my automail isn't a big deal; it wasn't like it was troublesome or anything."
SLAM
"SO, THAT'S THE THANKS I GET FOR WORKING OVERTIME EACH TIME YOU DROPPED BY OUTTA THE BLUE-- JUST SO YOU COULD GET BACK TO YOUR SUICIDE MISSION, PIPSQUEAK?"
WHAM
"WHO'S SO SMALL HE CAN ONLY BE SEEN BY AMOEBA?" (Pronounced A—me—bah)
KA—BLAM
"SHUT UP! IF I AM TO STAY HERE, I WILL NOT HAVE YOU TWO FIGHING THE WHOLE TIME; IS THAT CLEAR?" Izumi bellowed, glaring at the two teens with murder in her eyes.
""Y-yes ma'am," Ed and Winry replied meekly, sitting back down and slowly removing their hands from the abused table.
"That's better," Izumi said calmly, closing her eyes as she rested her head on her hand.
"So… would you care to tell me… exactly why did you ask me to meet you at the Rockbell residence? I'm busy, as you very well--"
"Envy and I are fighting." Izumi's mouth snapped shut and her piercing glare turned to an expression of subtle concern.
"Fighting? What about?"
Ed's gaze dropped to his lap and he fell quiet; everyone's eyes were resting on him now-- the core of their argument was still unknown.
"…Hohenheim."
Both Alphonse and Izumi winced visibly; Winry and Pinkao looked on in confusion.
"Your dad? But why… why would Envy have anything to with your--"
"Winry, drop it," Al hissed just low enough for Ed to miss. She turned to face him with a frown.
"But why would he--"
"Drop it!" Winry's clear blue eyes widened slightly in surprise at the urgent impatience in Al's voice and looked away, upset that she hadn't perceived the implied message the first time.
"Why? What happened?" Izumi pressed, still staring intently at her student.
"…I just let him down…" Ed mumbled, lowering his head so that his eyes were hidden from view. After a moment Ed pushed his chair back and slowly got to his feet.
"I'm gonna go upstairs to lie down for a bit; the trip kinda wore me out," Ed said as he began toward the stairway. But when he'd reached the first step he hesitated, glancing back toward the table.
"Hey, Al; come here a sec?" Said boy immediately got up and approached his brother. Ed muttered something to the brunette and Al nodded, turning to move back to the table as the blonde proceeded up the steps.
"What was that about?" Winry asked once she'd heard the faint sound of a door closing.
"Hmm? Oh; he just wanted to tell me what he wanted for dinner," Al replied easily, smiling good-naturedly. However, no one missed the concern for his brother he was trying so hard to mask.
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Flashback
A soft whimper escaped the teen's lips as soft lips gently brushed against the very nape of his neck; he was rewarded with a low chuckle from the owner of those lips.
"Ngh..."
"Shh, don't move," Envy warned, stroking his fingers gently through Ed's bangs; brushing them aside so he could place a gentle kiss on the blonde's forehead.
"…'m, sorry," Ed managed to gasp, clenching and unclenching his hands into tight fists as he tried to stifle the pained gasps that threatened to escape his throat each time the body on top of his moved in the slightest.
"No, you're doing just fine," Envy murmured, smiling reassuringly at the trembling alchemist. There was a pause as the Sin waiting patiently for Ed's suppressed sobs and gasps to lessen so that he could speak coherently once more. At last, Envy saw golden eyes flutter open and focus on his face.
"Okay… 'm okay…" Ed whispered, blinking back the tears that obscured his vision of Envy's face. Envy offered him one last comforting smile before slowly moving in and out of Ed's body once more. After a few deeper thrusts Envy felt Ed stiffen before a long moan slipped through his lips.
"There?"
"Yeah, just… just move a little high--ahh…" Ed trailed off into another moan as Envy just brushed against the spot, sending tingles racing up his spine.
Heading his plead, Envy pulled Ed's hips higher and plunged deeply into the smaller body once more; he smirked at the loud gasp and wanton cry he extracted from the now shuddering blonde.
"Dammnit, Envy, go faster," Ed suddenly hissed, snaking his fingers through Envy's wild hair and dragging his head lower so he could crush their lips together passionately. Envy grinned against Ed's lips and kissed him just as fiercely before pulling back and gripping Ed's waist more tightly, picking up the pace just as his chibi had asked.
Ed let his head fall back with a whine, his mind empty of anything but the pleasure that coursed through his body each time Envy slammed into him, unconsciously raising his hips each time to increase the impact.
Envy gazed at the alchemist beneath him, soaking in Ed's expression; his golden eyes growing slightly out of focus and his mouth hanging slightly agape as he took in short, labored breaths. He leant down to lick away a bead of sweat that trickled down Ed's cheek and the blonde shuddered violently.
"Envy…" Ed mewled upon feeling the Sin's hand make contact with his shaft, teasing him until he couldn't take it anymore.
"ENVY!" Ed screamed, throwing his arms around the shape shifter's neck and clinging to him tightly as he came violently into Envy's hand, Envy releasing only a few seconds later, groaning his new lover's name.
Envy collapsed on top of Ed the second he pulled out from him, closing his eyes and allowing a lazy smile to spread across his lips. He could feel his body rise slightly each time Ed's chest rose in gasps.
"That was…" Ed seemed to be at a loss for words in his sleepy state.
"Incredible? Outstanding? Amazing?" Envy offered with a smug smirk.
"…Amazing," Ed replied decisively, grinning weakly at the Sin.
Envy slipped his arms around the chibi's waist and pulled him closer, running his fingers through Ed's sweat slicked hair.
"Mmm… Envy?" Ed murmured faintly
"Yeah, Edo?" Envy asked; blinking down at the teenager quickly drifting off.
"…Love you."
The Homunculus could've sworn his heart had skipped a beat just then with those nearly inaudible words; he nearly broke out into a grin but managed to keep it to a mere smile. He watched Ed fondly as his golden orbs were obscured from his view as his eyes closed and he dozed off –without bothering to wait for a reply– pressed flush up against his chest.
"…I love you, too, Edward," Envy finally replied, but only when the chibi had long since fallen asleep.
End Flashback
"Nii-san?"
Ed gave a slight start as he was shaken from his reminiscence by the abrupt sound of the youngest Elric's voice. His golden eyes fell upon hearing the doorway, where Alphonse stood; still holding the door knob.
"Hey there, Al," Ed greeted, offering a half-hearted smile.
"Can I come in?"
"Of course! What did you expect?" Ed laughed motioning for the younger alchemist to enter. With a smile, Al closed the door behind himself before settling down beside the blonde.
"So… are they all gone?"
"Yep; I asked Izumi and Pinako to pick up the stuff for dinner and sent Winry out to pick up something for dessert; I told them I'd keep you company."
"Thanks, Al," Ed said gratefully, smiling at his brother.
Al smiled back gently, pretending he didn't notice how forced Ed's smile look, or how Ed's eyes were too bright; as if he didn't notice the shuddering, silent sobs that racked his brother's body as he reached over to hold him close…
No; Alphonse Elric knew his brother all too well.
And that's why he remained utterly silent as his older brother finally let himself cry into Al's lap; clutching his shirt in both fists.
"Dammnit, Al, what am I gonna do?"Ed choked out, bringing his glistening golden eyes to meet Al's warm, honey ones.
"It'll be okay, Nii-san…" Al murmured, unconsciously running his hand up and down Ed's back in an attempt to soothe him. In a flash his brother's expression went from miserable to furious.
"And what the hell makes ya say that, Al? He hates me right now; you know how he gets when dad's name comes up. He probably doesn't even care where I--"
"Edward. He loves you."
The disgruntled chibi fell silent at the calmly spoken words, blinking slowly as they registered. He glanced away from Al wordlessly.
"…Yeah, I know," Ed murmured at last, inwardly cursing the way his voice wavered as tears swarmed before his vision once more.
"I left him a note… I-I told him I wasn't a-angry…"
"You're not angry, Ed. You're hurt; there's a difference. Don't worry, you're not lying," Al interrupted smoothly-- Ed couldn't believe how easily Al could catch on to his concerns.
"But I--" Ed cut off with a wince, griping Al's shirt subconsciously.
"Nii-san? What is it?" Al asked immediately, not missing the expression of pain that had flashed across Ed's face. Ed offered Al a small, reassuring smile.
"It's nothing, Al… the baby just tends to move a lot whenever I get stressed," Ed assured his brother, starting to move a hand to his stomach. Al's hand reached the bump first, however, and he slowly traced gentle circles on the surface.
"Hey little guy, everything's okay," Al cooed, his words earning a blush from the blonde (yes, the brunette was still very much intent on insisting the baby would be a boy just as long as Winry insisted it had to be a girl). Al glanced up at Ed with a worried frown.
"Nii-san, you're really tense… does it hurt?" Al asked quietly, his eyes darting back and forth, unsure whether to rest on Ed's face or his belly. Ed began to shake his head but instead, knowing that it would be no use and Al would immediately spot the lie, slowly nodded.
"Al, to be honest, it's never been this bad before…" Ed said, forcing himself to take a deep breath and let it out in a shuddering sigh. When he felt pain rip suddenly through his abdomen again he grimaced and bit his lower lip, holding back a small noise of pain; yep, that last bit of pain had been enough to confirm his worst fears…
When he saw the expression of fear just begin to rise to Al's features Ed quickly took his little brother's trembling hands into his own shaking ones. He flashed Al a winning –albeit pained– smile; if Ed knew anything right now, it was that he had to keep Al calm.
"Al, don't freak out on me. Relax; I just need you to listen, and do exactly as I tell you, 'kay?"
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Envy nearly jumped a foot into the air at the sound of the telephone next to his ear ringing, piercing the silence that had fallen over the house.
He hadn't moved from the spot on the couch he'd collapsed upon once he'd read the note resting on top of the phone (where Ed had obviously known he would spot it once Envy hadn't been able to find him anywhere in the house).
He'd been only experiencing one feeling for the past few hours-- guilt.
Guilt, guilt, guilt.
At first there'd been anger, then shock… but now, everything had added up to guilt.
The only few thoughts that had been running through his head consisted of:
'I drove Edo out of the house. Fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck.'
'Dammnit, this is all my fucking fault.'
Or
'Why didn't I fucking listen? He's my loverdammnit!'
So, as much as Envy hated the phone (and its irritating ringing) it was almost relieving to hear that someone was trying to get in touch with him now that he'd been alone for the past few hours.
Now there was just one problem…
Who the hell could it be?
He narrowed his eyes at the machine thoughtfully; Ed was always the one to answer the phone… only a few people knew he lived here with the alchemist, and he never knew who was on the other side of the line… sooo…
What should he do?
The choice was made for him when the phone stopped ringing. Envy unconsciously let out a soft sigh of relief…
When the phone began to ring again.
His right eye twitched and he, once again, contemplated picking up the phone until it stopped ringing once more.
But obviously, someone was very intent on his picking up the phone, for during the next five minutes he sat there, watching the phone as it rang again… and again… and again, damn it!
Finally, the Homunculus couldn't take the sound anymore and lifted the receiver from the base, groaning in open relief when the noise cut off abruptly and the phone (or the 'damned machine from hell' as Envy now preferred to call it) ceased its infernal ringing.
An idea quickly sparking, the Homunculus grinned to himself and, with a flash of blue-white light, the smirking blonde alchemist he loved so much replaced the Homunculus' usual form.
Cautious once more (although congratulating himself for his stroke of genius) the Sin brought the phone to his ear.
"Who the hell is it 'n whadya want?" "Ed" asked impatiently; quoting the usual greeting he heard his lover use so often upon retrieving the phone.
"…were right, Ed, he picked up… Hey, Envy?"
The shape shifter's eyes widened in recognition at the sound of the youngest Elric's voice; the boy sounded as relieved to hear him as he'd been when the phone stopped ringing… but his voice was high pitched and excited.
"Alphonse?" Another flash and the Homunculus resumed his usual form.
"Alphonse, what's wrong?" Envy interrupted, clutching the receiver tightly in his hand as he listened intently for the brunette's answer.
"Thank God Ed knows you so well, Envy; he told me to ring until you got so annoyed you'd pick up, but you weren't picking up so--"
"So Ed got there…" Envy sighed, closing his eyes and slumping over, letting relief was over him.
"Yes, he got here, but… dammnit, Envy; you've got to get down to Risembool," Al wailed.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa; Alphonse, calm down," Envy demanded, shocked to hear the polite teenager curse; all the while knowing it meant the situation was at its worst.
He heard the boy take in a huge, shuddering breath before whimpering precisely what he dreaded:
"It's Edward; he just went into labor."
Silence.
"…Hey, En--?"
The line went dead.
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Joh: Whaaat? You're ending the chappie there?
Jessie: Nods Yep.
Joh: But… but that's… eviiiiiiiil!
Jessie: Grins Ah, well; all the more to look forward to in the next chapter, ne?
Joh: Aw…
Jessie: Don't complain… you got a video iPod.
Joh: YOSH! Obsesses
Jessie: SighesAw man, what'd I just get myself into…? Smiles sheepishly
aruslym Alarmed Please… don't… don't hurt yourself… Sweatdrop Thanks for telling me your perforce; we'll find out soon enough, ne?
razatip Really? Your name was in here? Laughs Wow! That's cool. It was incredibly fun to make Edo shop; you have no idea… you should try it sometime!
loathed wolf spirit: Yosh; thank you for understanding my busy-ness. …I supposed I was a little cruel to Envy in this chappie but… it was so much fun; I just couldn't pass the chances up!
SexySpoonsWillRuleUsAll: Winry vs. Alphonse—I don't either of them is prepared to give up the argument about the baby's gender.
Shimoariku: I'm happy you loved the chappie so much! Yeah, Winry does seem to hate Envy's company, doesn't she? Dies laughing
Strlight99: Hooray for your givin' me inspiration! Claps happily I'm sooo happy you enjoy my writing so much!
kakashisninjadogs: No… she never, ever does. Thanks for your input! Grins
darkangel36: OMG, I was so psyched to have the opportunity to have Edo on a cleaning spree… that's just about one of funniest scenes I can imagine involving our favorite chibi alchemist!
HolyMistress: Hey, there; thanks for your long review-- loved it as always! And I felt so… protected Hides behind you from impatient people Funny, funny! I love it when Ed blushes; especially when caused to blush by none other than his palm tree XD Morbid for a kid? (Hey, that rhymed!) You honestly think they're still all in character? Sighs in relief Thank God; I've been a tad worried about that. Glad ya enjoyed it!
imhappynessinabottle: S'okay; thanks a bunch for reviewing this chappie-- wouldn't mind it you kept on reviewing, though XD
sprinkle-chan: Squee! I'm so happy you liked Envy's idea for the baby's room! And why throw the book? I don't think she was aiming for him but maybe there's something there in her subconscious… Snickers Poor guy.
FISHTaNK the Evil Fangirl: Poor Envy and his abused head… Stifles giggles Ya gotta admit, though; it's pretty hilarious anyways!
yaoi chicka: Poor, poor Envy in this circumstance, ne?
Me And My God Complex: Yeah, right? She is that kinda person, in any case… Sweatdrop Sheeh; Winry really scares me…
Jedi Mistress 1990: I'm glad you really thought it was a long enough chapter; that's a relief to me! Thanks for telling' me your preference for da baby! Oh yeah; and I got such a laugh from your mini convo with Tenten and Neji! I wuv you too! XD Huggles
Seto's Darkness: Oh, I'm sorry you had to log in for my sake XD But very thankful you were willing to go through all that trouble to give me your thoughts. Thank you XD Yesh, Edvy rocks mah socks, too. I'm actually quite happy you enjoy my fic even though you're not a huge mpreg fan; thanks for giving my writing a chance!
SoulfulZen: Yes, that's exactly how writing this fic sounded. Sexy-no-jutsu for alchemy? Wow… that reminds me of my new favie saying: alchemists are better that ninjas XD Glad you reviewers liked it!
ThePinkAlchemist: I'm glad you're in love with my fic; my fic loves you too for reviewing, as do I! Laughs No, seriously; thanks so much for da nice review!
chinsui-hime: Smirk Yesh. Yesh he does deserve some torture; after all, look through all the trouble Ed's going through having his baby XD
Mistress of the Night5: Glad you accidentally stumbled upon dis fic! Very glad you think I've kept the characters in character-- that's a very important factor to me as I write! Thanks so much for giving me feedback on your preference for the baby! I gotta agree with your outlook on (what little) female FMA characters there are. And don't forget Izumi… she ain't quite that feminine, either! Dies laughing
Carrot The LuvMachine: One: I love your screen name! Two: I'm so honored to hear you think I'm a good writer; that makes me sooo happy! Let's face it; mpregs (especially where Edo is pregnant) rock! I'm glad my fic makes an exception on your "other-than-EdxWinry" list! I hope my fic won't go down the drain in your perspective!
(Thanks again –as always– for your patience as I try best hardest to update the fic ASAP with each update! I can't believe how quickly the fic is coming' to an end… I hope you all continue to enjoy my writing and I can't wait to hear back from y'all! So with that, siroopwafel to all reviewers (yeah… it's a really good Dutch cookie!) and who just finally watched the FMA movie? ME! Review and tell me how you liked the movie, too! Later dudes!)