Homecoming
Ed's POV
It had been awhile since Rot had left to sign papers and 'talk' about things with the doctor.
"Hey, Al?" Ed said stopping Al's blabbering.
"Yeah, Brother?" Al responded.
"When I go home, are you going back to Resembool?" Ed asked looking to his feet. He didn't want to be left alone… that's the only reason he asked. So that he would be ready when he was left alone. 'Alone…' Ed thought, 'I wouldn't be alone though right? There would be everyone in central… Riza, Falman, Feury, Armstrong, and… Roy? No, it would just be too much paperwork for him if I didn't stay with him. Even so… Riza would've taken me in, she would have even taken Al if she was asked. Heck, she wouldn't need to be asked. So… could Roy not be the bastard I think he is? No…' and his thoughts ended.
"Uh… no, I'm going over to Ishval to help clean up after the recent explosions over there. But, I'll be going to Resembool after, I want to propose to her…" Al added the end with a crimson blush on his face.
"Propose?! My baby brothers getting' hitched!" Ed yelled.
"Please don't say it like that! Plus, I don't even know if she'll say yes, or if she'll just reject me." All said scratching the side of his face nervously.
"Don't say that! You guys are made for each other! She'll say yes, Al." Ed said starting to calm down.
"Okay.." Al said twirling his foot.
"So… you have the ring?" Ed said a big smile on his face.
"Uh… yes?" Al said.
"Show it to me!" Ed said jumping up.
"Brother! Stay calm you're going to go into shock!" Al said pushing his brother down.
"Sorry… show me though!" Ed demanded.
"Fine, here it is." Al said taking out a Plain red box out of his pocket.
"Wow! How could you afford this? It's beautiful!" Ed said.
The ring had a silver binding which was swirled like waves and the gem was a beautiful blood red. It had blue specks and when you moved it, more beautiful colors became visible.
"I was saving up…" Al said
"What? I would've lent you money!" Ed yelled angry that his brother wouldn't let him help such an important stepping stone…
"I know you would've. But I wanted this to be something I got with my own sweat and blood." Al responded.
"You could've done some odd job for me, like drinking my milk so Winry doesn't kill me for not drinking it! I'd pay good money too!" Ed yelled pouting.
"Brother, she'll know that you didn't drink it if you don't grow." Al said with a chuckle.
"Not true! I read that milk actually stunts your growth!" Ed retorted.
"Liar." Al said meekly.
"Am not"
"Are so."
"Am not"
"Are so"
"Am not!"
"Are so"
"Am-!"
"Fullmetal! You are disturbing everyone else, shut your trap." Roy said walking in
"Oh shut it…" Ed said.
"So… I'm guessing you don't want to get out of this hell hole with bad food and blinding lights?" Roy said with a smirk.
"I can go?!" Ed yelled visibly brighter.
"Yes, you can go. Let's go." Roy said.
"Yes! Lets go! Al? where's my coat?" Ed asked.
Al handed him his coat and they- scratch that, Ed ran out of the hospital. Al was telling him to be careful, and Roy was just watching. Ed was really happy to be able to get out of that place. 'I'll have to go again though…' Ed thought sadly, 'But, I'll make sure it isn't my death bed.' Ed determined brightening up again.
"Hey, Ed! I know you're happy, but we have to get your stuff and move into my place!" Roy yelled from his car.
"Okay!" Ed yelled running over to the car and getting in.
They got to the apartment Ed and Al shared. Well, more like Al came to stay here when he visited. Al was always going somewhere, while Ed was never home either. He was always staying at a motel in some unknown country.
They just brought all the basics like clothes and tooth brushes and then went to Roy's… house?
"Holy crap! That's your house?! It's huge!" Ed yelled in awe.
"Yeah, so make sure a pipsqueak like you doesn't get lost. Oh, and watch out for the cat, he likes to eat mice." Roy said with a smirk.
"Uh huh…" Ed said still shell-shocked, some much so, he didn't even retort to Roy's foul comment.
"Well, then. Ladies first." Roy said letting Ed in. again, he didn't notice the small insult.
"Thank you for letting him stay here, he really is grateful. He pyjust can't stand to lose his pride just yet…" Al said giving a sad smile.
"It's okay." Roy said gesturing for Alphonse to come into his… humble abode?
"Ed!? Where are you?!" Roy yelled.
"I don't know!" Ed yelled in reply.
"Well, if you upstairs there are guest rooms across from my room! Take one of those!" Roy yelled.
"Okay!" was the simple response he got.
Ahhhh this is so short! I was supposed to upload this yesterday… I had some problems sorry... i hope you enjoyed though*