This is the first of three drabbles I did in this mini-series. I couldn't think of anything for the forth, so this will have to do. xP

365 LiveJournal Community #273 North

The Northern Command center or 'The Briggs' as it was commonly known, was a very cold place, not exactly fit for life.

Everyday, he would watch him go out, stand and play guardian to the border, watch that miserable expression perk whenever he noticed he was watching. It was all a beautiful sight… if they were happier times.

Whenever Roy gazed upon the snowy north, it seemed he crumbled, accepting each reason for why he was there, as if he deserved to live, work and die there.

Ed refused to accept it, and he wouldn't let him either.

It was vacation time…