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Today's chapter is about two normal days, some peace before the storm x) Have a nice reading

Roy was sitting on a branch in the park. It was hardly 9 am and not many people were walking there. Spring was coming quickly, the snow was melting and a warm breeze was caressing the raven haired's face. It was nice and peaceful. Too bad his heart wasn't in such a good state.

'Eh, why did I even think he would feel the same? The hell, I've went into this world to be near him and he can't even see that I try! What on Earth was that stupid comment about girls for? Sure, I did date a bunch of girls back in the Central, but it was Ed's fault!' Roy thought. He growled. And he thought it would be all good since he found Edward.

'Oi, colonel bastard'

Roy raised his head up and saw the object of his thoughts. Edward stood there, blushing slightly, an irritated look on his face.

'Oh?'

Ed sighed and sat next to Roy.

'Look, colonel, I'm sorry about yesterday' he said silently. Roy was surprised at first, but then smiled genuinely and put a hand on Ed's shoulder.

'It's okay, Fullmetal. And stop calling me colonel; you know in this world I ain't a colonel. I'm just a mere human, like yourself' he smiled. Ed smiled back…

'Oi, lovebirds' a familiar voice sounded from behind them. They turned their heads around to see a tanned man with sharp eyes…

'Scar!' shouted Roy and immediately jumped onto his feat. And as his first thought was, he snapped his fingers to burn the enemy. But nothing happened.

He snapped his fingers again.

The man looked at him strangely.

He snapped his fingers once more.

Ed started giggling.

And then Roy remembered. He wasn't in his world anymore.

Ed's giggles turned into laud laughter and he had a hard time to catch his breath. Roy blushed furiously.

'Edward, is this one of your friends?' asked the tanned man.

'Yeah' said Ed, finally catching his breath. 'Nice work, Roy!' he giggled again. 'Hugo, this is Roy Mustang, he's an old friend of mine' he glanced at Roy, remembering him where he was. Mustang coughed.

'Pleased to meet you.'

One month passed by really quickly. The summer came and everything was blooming. Especially a small blonde alchemist.

'Oi! Alu, bring me that flour, I'm gonna bake the cake!'

'Oni-chan… I don't think it's a good idea…'

'Alu! Bring. Me. That. Flour!'

'Haii, haii…'

'Edward, are you really sure you want to do it…?'

'Yeah, sure, Mrs. Hughes! It's gonna be awesome!'

Roy smirked. It's not like the chibi-alchemist could bake. He had experienced that already. It had almost ended being the end of Al's kitchen. Oh, well. At least he got to see Ed in an apron.

'Hey, Roy Look, look, isn't that cute…?' Hughes asked, sitting next to him.

Mustang sighed. Yeah, Ed surely was cute…

'See, I have even taken some photos!'

Roy was immediately interested. He glanced at the photos Maes hold only to be highly disappointed. Yet again, these were the photos of Elicia.

But still, he smiled.

'Yes, she's a beautiful girl'

'Yes, yes! After all, she's MY little girl! Elicia, come here, give Papa a hug!'

Again, the raven haired smiled.

Not half hour later, a shout was heard from the kitchen.

'Ouch! Brother!'

'Oops, sorry, Alu, did I hurt you…?'

'Yes, you did!' cried Alphonse.

'Don't worry, Al, I'll fix it for you…' Anna reassured him.

Al blushed and followed her into the living-room where they kept the first aid kit. Alphonse sat on a chair next to the colonel, Anna sat on his lap. The boy's cheeks reddened slightly, Roy smiled looking at them. The girl kissed his index finger, where was a small cut. Then she bandaged it, kissed once more and smiled happily.

'There, all good?'

'Y-yeah' answered Alphonse and smiled back, putting his arm around Anna, who laid more into him, happily sinking into his warmth.

Roy had to look away. He would give anything just to be able to be in such a situation with a certain young blond.

'Elicia, blow the candles off, come on. Do it for Papa!'

The small girl blew with all the power of her lungs putting the small fire on the end of the candles up. Everyone clapped their hands and cheered. Somehow the cake Ed made was quite good, all decorated in yellow daisies and red roses. Gracia hugged Elicia and Meas hugged them both making it hard for them to breath.

'Like good old times' thought Roy and glanced at Edward, who was laughing with Alphonse and Anna. 'Like good old times…'