Well, the time has come. This is the final chapter of Ed's song. As I mentioned at the end of last chapter (Ed's First Gig), I'm all for continuing this story. I'd just need ideas and songs, that's all.
Lastly, before I forget, does anybody want that bonus song for the closure? Sung by Alphonse. Come on, you know that you want to give him some love.
Next up is the closure, so don't forget to read the next chapter update. Now, it's time for Ed's Last Song.
"I've got one last song to sing. It's dedicated to my brother and to our goals and dreams, because, really, nothing else matters."
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Nothing Else Matters-Ed's Last Song
Before Ed sang his last song, he took a break to talk with Al. While the two brothers talked, another person came over to talk to the Fullmetal Alchemist. Yep, it was Colonel Mustang.
"Fullmetal, I didn't know that you had a stuttering problem."
Ed really didn't want to talk to the Colonel. Ed wanted to talk to his brother, but he also wanted to diss the Colonel a little bit. "I don't. I was just nervous."
Before Roy could say anything more, Winry ran up to see Ed. "Wow, Ed, that last song was so sweet. You put so much emotion into that song. I'm so glad that Al forgave you." She turned to Al. "That's such a stupid thing to fight over. Don't you know how much your brother really cares for you?"
Al nodded. "I do now."
Ed turned to Roy again. "Don't think that I didn't see you in the audience, Mustang," Ed taunted his superior. "Which woman did you choose? You were flirting with so many."
Like always when Ed taunted him, Roy tried to play dumb. "What the hell are you talking about, Fullmetal?"
Like always when Roy tried to play dumb, Ed delivered the last blow. "I saw Lieutenant Hawkeye watching you, Mustang. She looked like she wanted to shoot your head off. You'd better go clear things up with her about what you were doing."
Roy's face paled and Ed laughed. "Fine, I go see if she wants to talk to me," replied the Colonel before he slinked away toward Hawkeye's table.
Ed turned back to Al and Winry. "I should probably go and sing the last song. See you guys after I'm done, okay?"
Ed walked back up onto the stage. He picked up the electric guitar and sat down. Into the microphone, he said the dedication for the next song once again. "This song is dedicated to my brother and to our goals and dreams, because, really, nothing else matters."
Ed strummed a long intro that lasted a whole minute. When Ed started to sing, his voice took on a deep and low tone. Once again, his song held many different emotions, but the strongest emotion that showed in his voice was hope.
So close no matter how far.
Couldn't be much more from the heart.
Forever trust in who we are
And nothing else matters.
Never opened myself this way.
Life is ours. We live it our way.
All these words I don't just say
And nothing else matters.
Trust I seek and I find in you.
Every day for us something new.
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters
Never cared for what they do.
Never cared for what they know
But I know.
So close no matter how far.
Couldn't be much more from the heart.
Forever trust in who we are
And nothing else matters.
Never cared for what they do.
Never cared for what they know
But I know.
There was a small break in the lyrics, and Ed took that opportunity to play out his guitar notes that he designed just for the song.
I never opened myself this way.
Life is ours. We live it our way.
All these words I don't just say
And nothing else matters.
Trust I seek and I find in you.
Every day for us something new.
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters.
Never cared for what they say.
Never cared for games they play.
Never cared for what they do.
Never cared for what they know
And I know.
Once again, Ed played out on his guitar during the break in lyrics, but this time, the guitar work was a lot stronger and forceful.
So close no matter how far.
Couldn't be much more from the heart.
Forever trust in who we are.
No, nothing else matters.
The ending music for the song lasted about a minute just like the opening. Unfortunately, Ed's awesome guitar work was drowned out by applause. His last song, "Nothing Else Matters" gave him a standing ovation from everyone in the audience.
When the applause died down again, Ed stepped up to the microphone. "So, that was my last song for the night. It was also my last song forever. As I said, I have to accomplish my goal for my brother and for me. Don't jump to conclusions, though. I may sing again, someday."
Well, there it was, the last song. Originally written and sung by Metallica, that was "Nothing Else Matters", but you already knew that.
This story may not be over, like Ed said. Story ideas and songs will make it in, so send some if you wish for a continuation. The only requirement is that the song must originally be sung by a guy or guy band. No female singers this time!
Do you want to hear Al's song? Let me know. I might just put it in for the heck of it, because I like Al.
Read the closure next chapter (if I don't continue). That is all. Thanks for reading.