I didn't get any suggestions so I'm using one of my ideas. This chapter takes place after the series and before the movie.
Liz ElricX3 from my forum Vic Mignogna: Voice Actor and Singer told me that I should use this song, so I'm dedicating this chapter to her.
If Only Tears Could Bring You Back-Ed's Requiem (by Al)
It was a couple weeks since the events leading up to Al getting his body back. The now only 10-year old boy hadn't gotten over the fact that his older brother, his mentor was gone.
Everyone in Central claimed that Ed was dead. Heck, they'd even made a gravestone for him. Al refused to believe this news. He knew for a fact that no body had been found. In Al's opinion, Ed was out there somewhere. It was just up to Al to find him.
Nowadays, Al preferred to spend his time in his room, thinking about alchemy and how to find his brother.
One afternoon, Winry walked into Al's bedroom. "Geez, Al, I'm really tired of seeing you mope around like this. Can't you at least try to act like you used to before that transmutation."
"No, it's kind of hard to act like that when Brother is not here with me."
Winry sat down on Al's bed. "You know, Al, Ed used his songs to help him with his emotions. Maybe you try singing a song for your Brother. You were a good singer."
"Maybe you're right Winry." Al thought for a moment at all the emotions that he was feeling, and just as his Brother used to be able to do, he quickly pieced together a song that he liked.
"I'll need a piano, Winry. That's just the kind of mood I'm in."
"Sure, Al. There's an old piano in the basement. It's kind of dusty, but I think that it still works. Can I hear your song, Al?"
"Sure, I guess so."
The teens headed down to the basement. There sat the piano, just as Winry had said. Al walked up to it and hit a few keys. The notes played. "Yes, it's old," Al replied, "but at least it still plays." Al laughed. He sat down on the bench. "Well, here goes."
Al started off the song by playing the piano tune that he'd heard in his head. When he began to sing, his voice was light and it had a hint of sadness buried deep down it.
How will I start,
tomorrow without you here?
Whose heart will guide me
when all the answers disappear?
Is it too late?
Are you too far gone to stay?
Best friends forever
should never have to go away
What will I do?
You know, I'm only half without you
How will I make it through?
If only tears could bring you back to me.
If only love could find a way.
What I would do,
what I would give if you
return to me
someday,
somehow,
someway.
If my tears could bring you back
to me
I'd cry you an ocean
if you'd sail on home again.
Waves of emotion
will carry you.
I know they can.
Just let love guide you
and your heart will chart the course.
Soon you'll be drifting
into the arms of your true north.
Look in my eyes.
You'll see a million tears have gone by
and still they're not dry.
If only tears could bring you back to me.
If only love could find a way.
What I would do,
what I would give if you
return to me
Some day,
Somehow,
Someway
If my tears could bring you back
to me.
When Al sang next, his voice was louder and it held more emotion than Winry had ever heard. Silent tears rolled down Al's face as he sang the rest of the song.
I'd hold you close
and shout the words
I only whispered before.
For one more chance,
For one last glance
There's not a thing that I would not endure!
If only tears could bring you back to me.
If only love could find a way. Oh what I would do,
what I would, give if you
return to me
Some day,
Somehow,
Someway,
If my tears could, bring you back,
to me.
When Al finished the song, Winry, who had tears in her eyes, clapped. "That was so beautiful, Al. I guess it proves that the Elric brothers weren't just skilled in alchemy."
Al wiped his tears off of his face. "Thanks Winry. You know, I think you're right. I feel a little bit better now. I'll be able to go on now, because, somehow, I just know, that Brother and I will be together again. I don't know how; I just know that I will be with him again."
I literally worked all afternoon on this, so I better have hit some nerves. I want to see some tears! Ok, never mind. I don't care that much.
I AM still taking suggestions for songs, plots, characters, etc. Yes, I still have ideas of my own.