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Anything typed like this that's not used for emphasis will be a character's thoughts.

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Al blearily opened one at and the room around him seemed so spin out of control; he shut his eyes tight and as he sat up a sharp pain struck his head and he clutched at it in hopes of easing the pain. He rubbed his temples and it keep the stinging pain at bay for the moment. He opened his eyes again slowly taking a look around the room he realized was not his own. Where was he? Al looked down and saw he was still in last night's clothes, his arms bandaged up. He tried to think back to what happened- Winry, Ed and himself took shots and his brother went to sit down at the bar. Al and Winry felt invigorated, opting to get punch and realized it had been spiked by their third, or was it fourth, cup. They began walked out to the dance floor where people haphazardly danced and the two of them laughed. Eventually they switched partners with AL dancing with Riza and Jean with Winry. When they saw that the two adults happily danced with themselves they walked away. Al went to get both of them some chips and they sat on a table outside talking about how obvious it was that Jean and Riza liked each other.

"I mean gosh Al! Didn't you see the way Jean eye balls Riza? They would make such a great couple!" Winry announced, her usual white face brandished with a red blush.

Al laughed, "Winry you're so drunk!"

"Am not!"

"You sooooo are!" Al teased back and looked around abruptly. "Hey where's brother?"

Al felt a hand lazily placed on his shoulder and turned to see Jean and Riza walking out with each other, "Your bro left with Mustang. I saw 'em walk out the back," and the two walked off into the night.

Al put a hand over his heart. "Well thank you for that! Y'know what, good for Ed! He deserves to be happy!"

Winry laughed, "Awww I hope Ed tells Mustang exactly how he feels! He'ssss had a big, no, the BIGGEST crush on 'im since we were kids."

"I 'member Ed would talk in his sleep about him… Roy this and that! Roy you idiot! Awww you go get 'em big brother!"

The two teenagers laughed finally picking themselves up they decided to head home. It was then Al had heard the cats and went back down to rescue them. He leaned down against a wall and from there his memory drew a blank. Now he was here, had someone taken him? He heard a soft tapping come from the door in front of him, apparently he was in someone's room.

"Hello?" Al called out.

"Are you awake?" A deep, calming yet familiar voice asked.

"Uh yes I am." Al answered, sitting up.

At that moment Scar stepped in, holding a tray of tea and bread. Al nearly jumped in shock. "Scar! You're alive!"

Scar set the tray down, taking a seat on a wooden chair. "I survived the final battle… and then I found you passed out by some garden."

Al blushed embarrassed, "OH geez I can't believe you saw me like that… I'm really grateful you helped me though thanks! I hope I haven't been a burden."

Scar shook his head, "Not at all, please have some tea. It'll make you feel better and absorb the alcohol."

Al poured himself the sweet and mint scented tea, bringing it to his soft lips before drinking it. He smiled back at Scar who just bore into him with dark red eyes. Scar was transfixed on Al, feeling ever so drawn to the innocence and charisma that seemed to spew from the blonde boy in waves. He expected him to run or even scold the man but was instead met with a jubilant statement, Al ready to throw himself and hug him. Then there was this look in those incredibly bronzed eyes that made you feel safe and warm; Scar had always known the boy was a pure soul even when he was trapped in his armored prison but now… Now there was no way to even look away. Scar couldn't help but return the boy's bright smile with a small rare one of his own.

"Scar this tea is fantastic and accompanies the sweet flavor of this bread so perfectly! I'm so glad to have a friend like you."

The Ishvallan felt both a joy and stinging deflation at Alphonse's statement- happy that the boy would even consider him as such yet with a strange stinging of rejection. What a strange sensation that was, Scar put it at the back of his mind at the moment. He simply nodded his head.

"I'm so happy you're alive… when I had heard that you were injured really bad I felt so sad. I mean… I know the history with Winry's parents but somehow I always knew you weren't a bad guy, just hurt." Al said setting his porcelain cup down.

Scar's interest was piqued. "You think I'm hurt?"

Al shrugged, "Well yeah, I mean you've gone through so much; you watched your own homeland get taken away, your family, your people destroyed and exiled… I can only imagine it was a fraction of what I felt when my mother died when Ed and I were kids. It leaves a hole in your heart."

The last sentence struck Scar like a harpoon. A hole in his heart… That's what it all was. This young boy had managed to condense a lifetime worth of pain in one statement. He was left speechless.

Al felt a bit uncomfortable, had he offended the man? He quickly rushed in to apologize. "I'm sorry did I offend you?"

Scar shook his head again, "Not at all, just thinking…."

Al's curious eyes looked at Scar's and their eyes locked- He could see the tirade of emotions clashing within the man's fearsome irises. He could tell the man tossed the words in his mind back and forth. For the first time since he'd turned back to being a human he felt this strange connection with someone. The two were opposites, Al being bright and optimistic while Scar was a quiet enigma and hard to approach. Even as armor Al had always been drawn to, curious about who the man really was. But he was never able to really vocalize it especially when the Promised Day was coming so close. But now as a human he realized that Scar had this effect on him; he felt his pulse heighten and his heart beat faster just by sitting by the man. Being armor for so long, Al found gender meaningless but this man made him feel… different. The more he got to know him the more he was drawn in and right now Al wanted to know why this man had taken him home with him.

"Do you want to talk about it?" Al asked.

Scar looked at him, his tireless bronze eyes burning into him, he turned away. If he had been any lighter Al might've noticed a fever like red gracing his cheeks. "It's nothing important."

Alphonse simply nodded," I understand, you don't have to share it with me."

Scar hesitated before replying not looking at Al. "Your words, I never realized how true they really are to me… a hole in the heart. I've haven't had anyone say something so piercing to me since my brother."

"Your brother?"

Scar nodded, "He was killed by Kimblee. My whole family was."

Alphonse shuddered, that man had never sat right with him. "I'm so sorry, I was too young to really know my family, and I still have Ed, Winry, Pinako… But to watch them get taken away must be terrible. I'm so sorry to hear that…!"

Car didn't even have time to register what happened as the blonde wrapped his arms around his thick upper body. At first Scar stood frozen from the embrace but the gesture had brought on itself a warmth in his limbs. He slowly hugged the thin boy back, albeit a bit awkwardly at first, his hands tingling. Al didn't even know him that well yet he had no problem in showing compassion and empathy to his tragedies from the very beginning. There were so little people in this world left like him and somehow Scar felt okay for the first time in a long time. When he thought about the once armored boy throwing himself into a hug like that Scar felt that warmth start in his stomach again.

"Nobody deserves that not you not anyone. You have a big heart I can tell but you're so misunderstood. But you don't have to be anymore." Al had pulled away laying a gentle hand on Scar's and this time neither of them could deny the static that they both felt.

xXx

Ed stared in horror at the sleeping raven haired man that lay naked and twisted in his sheets. He had remembered everything and had the hickeys, bites, and somehow sex scent to prove that Roy and him had gone at it more than once. That was not the worst part of it all; the worst part being that Ed was a virgin before all that but not anymore. One passionate night of wild love making changed that all but now Ed had something else he had to worry about- when they returned to work did they simply pretend that nothing had happened? Were they now dating? Ed shook his head, he knew how Mustang's infamous one night stands had ended and whoever Mustang's victim for the night was never get a call back the next day. His stomach did flips, he didn't want to be just that. Deep, deep down Ed wanted more than that. There was no denying now that Roy had at least found him attractive but Ed was most likely a trophy to him. Now that he was claimed Roy could move onto something else. Not only that, but the military had strict rules about dating that could land the both of them in serious trouble. Not to mention that he… was still underage and Roy would get a one way ticket to prison.

Ed massaged the bridge of his nose… what to do, what to do… More than actually ever being with the newly promoted Brigadier General he wanted Roy to be happy, as sappy as it sounded. He believed in Roy's vision quite possibly more than Roy himself did. But even more than that Ed believed he couldn't take the rejection that would inevitably come. He didn't want to have to hear Roy say, "Sorry Ed it was a one time thing." The young blonde shuddered at that thought. He didn't want to get his heartbroken again, not after everything he had gone through and his alchemy gone… Ed felt the water in his eyes rise; he didn't want to lose Roy either. Maybe it was better if he just left and pretended like nothing happened. Yes… that could work. They could all just go to work and Ed would bitch at him as usual. That's when Ed carefully put his clothes back on and with one last look at Roy walked out of the man's home.

The blonde felt glum; last night was one of the most unexpected but best things he'd ever experienced. Roy had been so gentle, so passion and ridiculously hot. Ed could feel Roy's surprisingly soft mouth kiss, bite, even taunt him as it trailed down or up, as it planted kisses on him. He remembered Mustang's husky voice demanding Ed to plead more of him and Ed would gladly call his name out in pleasure. There was never enough of Mustang, not even when he had him bent forward, biting into his pillow while Mustang ravished him. The sun was up in the sky hot, hitting the back of Ed's neck like a hammer. He touched his lips and felt them tingle; the memories from last night ran up and down his spine in shivers. He was headed home, hopefully before Al or Winry woke up. By now he was in the middle of town not watching where he was going he bumped into someone taller than him.

"What the hell!? Watch where you're going you idi-," But Ed was silenced when he saw a hung over Riza rubbing her bottom. "Riza?"

Riza looked up surprised, "Edward? What are you doing out here?"

"You know… just strolling…" Ed lied, almost stammering and he eyed the blonde woman. "Are you still in last night's clothes?"

Riza looked away bashfully, very unusual for someone like her. "Well, ahem, yes."

"Wait, did you stay at Jean's home? Jean lives nearby right?" Ed smiled deviously and watched as Riza became more flustered. "You did you did stay with Jean! Don't worry I won't tell."

Riza shot Ed a nasty glare, if she had her gun she would've pointed it at him. But upon closer inspection she saw a trail of hickeys on Ed's throat go down. "Ed are… are those hickeys on your neck?"

How could he forget them? He shielded himself shyly. "I don't know what you're talking about…"

Riza chuckled, Ed was finally growing up how cute. "It's okay Ed, I won't tell if you do."

The blonde alchemist's smile returned as he stared back at Riza. "Well whatever the case Jean better not hurt you."

They both laughed, embarrassed, but at least one thing in their morning went somewhat normal. They both agreed that when they saw each other everything would be completely normal. Ed made it home with no problems, no one important seemed to have spotted him; he carefully jiggled his doorknob carefully as to not wake anyone up. He stepped inside, his steps soft and inaudible he saw Winry asleep on the couch. He went into his room and changed out to his military uniform but frowned when he saw the harsh bite marks that now decorated his neck. Grumman was going to be coming in and giving an announcement about what would be changing in the military and the new things that would be happening. He lazily changed out of last night's clothes in front of his long mirror and saw more hickeys embellishing his tan skin. Ed rolled his eyes, Mustang was an animal, no pun intended. He brushed his hair and tried leaving his hair down to cover the marks but that wouldn't work. He decided to grab one of Winry's scarves from Al's room but froze abruptly when he saw that his brother's bed hadn't even been touched. He grabbed the soft navy scarf and went out to wake Winry up.

"Winry wake up! Where's Al!?" Ed shook the girl and she responded by grabbing the nearest pillow and smacking him across the face.

"Ed what's going on you!? What the hell is wrong with you!?" Winry shrieked, ready to slap Ed back from wherever he came from.

Ed got back up grabbing her by her thin shoulders, "Winry where's Al? Didn't he come home with you?"

Winry's blue eyes widened. "Of course! We came back here, he opened the door…" Winry scratched her head trying to remember. "Then he went back out to see those cats."

"He went out for cats!?" Ed exclaimed. "Do you know where these cats are!?"

"By the garden outside I think…?" Winry followed after Ed as he ran down the stairs panicked.

"You think by the garden? What if he got kidnapped!? What if he they did something to him! Are you sure he even came home with you?!"

"Of course he did Ed how can you even say that?" Winry yelled back.

"How would you know? You were a passed out drunk just a couple of minutes ago." Ed retaliated with venom.

Winry slapped him, a vein threatening to pop out of her forehead. "Don't be an idiot Ed! Let's just find your brother before we kill each other."

They both split up with Ed running around the military base and Winry checking around the business section of town. Ed was just around the main entrance when he saw Mustang walk up with Al. Ed halted to a stop, the sight of just Roy making his heart stop but the sight of his brother making him very confused.

"Al I've been looking everywhere for you! Where the hell were you!?"

Al scratched the back of his head embarrassed, "Well you see…."

"Your brother was taking a walk and I gave him a lift seeing as how I know you'd be here." Roy dark eyes looked down on Ed, obviously very annoyed.

The short alchemist simply looked away. "Well thanks… But Winry said-"

"Winry was drunk Ed, I'm sure whatever she thought she saw was a dream." Roy's words came out harsh and piercing, this must've been his military persona.

Roy didn't stay long, he continued to walk inside not wanting to let Ed see the pain behind his bitter words. The two boys watched their superior leave and Al went to questioning Ed.

"Brother did something happen with Roy last night?"

Ed didn't want to look at those large bronze eyes that could stare into his soul. Al always knew when he was lying. "Well… not exactly…."

Al forced his smaller brother to look at him, his light eyes desperate on knowing what was going on. "Don't lie to me Ed; something definitely happened but… you don't have to tell me now." AL sighed, "It's just… I've never seen the colonel- I mean Brigadier General look so defeated… Ed what did you do!?"

There was something so beautiful and compassionate about Al that you just couldn't not tell him things. People always had a soft spot for him, especially Ed. "Alright, alright..! I'll tell you but not now."

Al simply nodded, feeling a bit bad that he didn't tell his brother his own truth. But then again he couldn't very well tell him that he spent the night at Scar's home. The image of the Ishvallan brought an automatic smile to Al's thin lips. He was a gentle giant of sorts and when Al had embraced him he had felt so warm, so safe. Then there were those strong red eyes of his; they reminded Al of a dark red wine, pouring out all the years of standing strong in the face of annihilation. Ed and him weren't the only ones that had seen Hell. With that last thought Al followed his brother into the large building, ready for whatever Grumman had to say.

xXx

Roy woke up slowly, the rays of sunlight announcing that a new day had come. He felt a sudden coldness where a beautiful blonde had been snuggled next to him the whole night before. Roy was no stranger to leaving before his partner had woken up; he'd done just that on countless occasions. Nut never had he ever been the one that was left. He felt… rejected to say the least.

He could smell the Fullmetal Alchemist's scent on his bed, pillows, sheets, on himself… Roy's eyebrows furrowed- how could Ed do this to him? His fist clenched tightly, wrinkling his satin sheets. The pleasurable satisfaction he felt yesterday night was gone- now he felt a dreadful emptiness filling him and the room. He was drunk, he'd admit that, but only drunk enough to make him brave. He'd always been interested in Ed since he'd first heard the story of a young gifted alchemist that attempted human transmutation. When he arrived in Resembool with Hawkeye he was surprised to see just how young the alchemist was- short blonde hair, two limbs missing, honey eyes covered by thick hair- Ed's eyes were what captured him most. They were big and could gaze into your very soul if they hadn't been so dead and defeated.

Roy would've held the poor boy if he could, even if it was just to give him some kind of hope. But he knew he had to be this boy's catalyst and fiery jump start to live again. He gave him a choice- waste away or get strong and do something about all that had happened. When Ed took his offer he was delighted. When they finally saw each other again Roy was taken back; Edward's confidence had increased tenfold, his eyes were vibrant and that signature cocky smile adorned his face. This was the real Edward Elric and for Roy it was love at first sight. The only problem was, was that Ed was nearly half his age but as he watched Ed through everything his attraction and sentiments grew stronger. There was no doubt Ed was beautiful; he constantly got looks from both genders and never noticed. But Roy did and Roy wanted him too. The raven haired man wanted to be the one to hold him close if he ever felt like he was slipping into despair again. To be there for Ed's happiest moments. To be the cause of his smile never faltering. That's why he tried to interact with him any way he could; Roy indulged in his guilty pleasure of riling up the short blonde. Only Ed could keep up with their passionate arguments.

Last night was a leap of hope- everything had been going so well and Mustang was sure Ed had feelings for him too. Even if they miraculously made love Roy would want to take his time with anything that could arise from it. Roy was also aware of the strict military policy against internal relations. He would never want to put Ed or himself at risk. But if Ed was willing to go with it he'd made a pledge that one day when he was Fuhrer he would abolish such a ridiculous rule.

But Ed was gone, presumably dubbing last night as a mistake. Roy cringed as he combed his hair and brushed his teeth. He changed quickly, skipping breakfast because he certainly wasn't hungry. Ed didn't want him… it was an arrow to his heart but somehow he felt that wasn't the case… Was Ed that drunk that he let Roy have his way with him? It couldn't be… but could it? Once Roy's car was warmed up he pulled out of his home finally taking in the beautiful day. So many thoughts racing in his mind and to think he'd be seeing the blonde that now caused him both pleasure and pain in a few minutes. Roy was so caught up in his thoughts he almost missed Al walking toward Central command with Scar. The key word being almost.

"Al?" Roy called out confused and when the short haired blonde continued to smile at the tall Ishvallan Roy called out again and pulled over. "Alphonse!"

Roy stepped out of his car and practically stomped toward the two. "Just what is going on here?"

Scar looked annoyed but before he could say anything Al spoke up. "Oh don't worry Scar actually saved my life!"

"He saved your life!?" Roy exclaimed.

Al put his hands in the air. "Oh don't worry, he just found me passed out last night and took me to his home."

Roy's eyes widened flabbergasted. "He took you home when he found you passed out!?"

Before Al could innocently make the situation seem worse Scar's deep voice spoke up. "I found him unconscious outside and wasn't just going to leave him there. I simply gave him a place to stay."

Roy eyed Scar, wanting to ask so many questions of his own but decided to put it aside. "Well anyway, where are you two headed to anyway?"

"Scar was just walking me to Central Command. I know brother will be there and I wouldn't want him to worry about me or anything." Al answered and Roy couldn't help but smile.

"Well if you want I can give you both a lift seeing as how Central Command is still a bit far away." Roy offered.

Scar shook his head turning to walk back until Al called out to him. Before he could fully turn around Al had wrapped himself in another hug with the man. Roy was stupefied, Al was truly one of the most affectionate and grateful person yet.

"Thanks so much Scar. I'm so happy to see you're doing well and thanks for taking care of me. Sorry if I was a bother."

Scar couldn't look at Al in the face and this made Roy want to laugh. "It's no problem." He muttered before walking away.

Roy opened the car door for Al and watched with an amused expression as he stepped inside. When they finally began to head down to Central Roy spoke again. "So you and Scar huh?"

Red spread across Al's face like wild fire and Roy bit his tongue, the only thing he could do to keep himself from laughing. "W-what about him?"

"Do you have a crush on Scar Alphonse Elric?"

Al turned completely red and his heart was beating against his rib cage faster than a tap dancer. "W-w-what!? What do you mean!?"

Roy was having too much fun at the expense of Al's bashfulness. "I mean I can't say I blame you. He has very intriguing purple eyes."

"His eyes are red General." Al retorted back.

This made Roy's grin grow, a mischievous look gracing his features. "Haha gotcha!"

If Al got any redder Roy would've taken him to a hospital. Instead the young boy pouted and looked out the window crossing his arms. "I don't want to talk about this anymore!"

"Relax I'm only kidding. It's nice to know that even a cold hearted man like him can make friends. You really do have the gift of bringing out the best in people Al which is more than I can say for your brother…" The last words made Roy feel bitter again.

Alphonse smiled whole heartedly again, maybe Roy could tell him what happened with him and his brother last night. "So what did you and brother do when you last the party yesterday?"

Roy hit the brakes hard and Al nearly went out flying had it not been for his seat belt. "S-sir?"

Why on Earth had Roy overreacted like that? Now Alphonse would know for sure something was up. "What do you mean? Nothing happened we just went on our separate ways. I made sure your little brother got home."

There was so much tension in the car you could cut it with a knife. Al wanted to ask more but they had arrived in Central Command. Roy opened the door for Alphonse and the slim blonde stepped out. The sun's rays hit his face harshly and he used his hand to shield himself. Roy had decided to step forward and the last person he wanted to see stood right there at the entrance. Had it been any other moment Roy would've loved to see Ed's surprised face but right now he was rather upset and focused on the newly constructed building behind. He commented on a few things before just walking inside, his ego and heart still bruised by what he thought was a cruel and cold act by Ed.

Come on Roy… Just get through this stupid meeting and you can go home and cry about whatever you want… Roy thought to himself. He ran a hand agitatedly through his black hair. What's going to happen now?

xXx

Jean laughed almost dropping his cigarette. "I can't believe Ed had to do the walk of shame home! Were you holding your high heels and clutch purse in your other arm shorty?"

"Fuck you! You're so short you can limbo under a door!" Ed shrieked back.

"Can you please calm down Ed? I don't want our child getting stressed out." Roy commented annoyed.

"Our child you mean my child." Ed snapped back angrily.

Roy's eyes narrowed. "That's my kid too damn it or should I remind everyone on how you got pregnant in the first place."

Ed said nothing and Roy grinned knowing he had won the argument.

"I'd rather be back in Drachma fighting a rebellion by myself." Olivier stated agitated by the two men's behavior.

"Don't you all think it is cute how Scar and Al met? It is so very romantic! Was it, how you say, love at first sight?" Prince Claudio looked at the couple.

"Well you tell me," Al planted a soft kiss on Scar's cheek.

Ed nearly throw his tea out from his nostrils. "That's it Al we're going home and you're grounded."

"Oh come on Ed, that's not as bad as when I caught you going down on Roy-"

"Winry if you finish that sentence I swear I will sacrifice what's left of me to turn you into statue." Ed said venomously.

"Ed you're so rude ugh!" Winry yelled. "Al you should kiss Scar again and make Ed sick!"

"Why are you so focused on Al when you should be focused on yourself Mr. Elric?" Riza commented coolly.

"Yes Edplease enlighten us as to why you're so focused on them two. Could it be that there are things maybe you don't want to discuss?" Roy drawled on with a hand on his chin.

"S- Shut up..!" Ed stammered, his overactive hormones making him on the brink of crying.

Roy's eyes softened as he stood up to try and consolidate the teen on the verge of tears. "I didn't mean to be harsh but you have to understand how hurt I was, still am a little. But that's why we're here to clear everything up." Roy handed the boy a tissue just in case the water works started early. "As for Scar well, as random as it all is I'm grateful that he's here. If it wasn't for him you and our child…" Roy stopped, not even daring to think about the cruel what if's.

Ed's gaze softened as well, remembering the fateful day Scar had saved him and his unborn. He placed a gloved hand over his swollen abdomen. "Of course I do…"

Scar had jumped in and grabbed Ed just in time from an attack from an assassin and had taken out the assassins that were after him. For the first time in ever Ed looked at him, eyes glittered with gratitude and tears…. You saved me Scar… and then Ed looked at his stomach and placed a hand over it like he was doing now. He then looked back up with tears streaming down his face. You saved us….

And that's chapter two! I'm hoping if you really like this story that I can at least get five reviews on it and I'll update as soon as possible! Remember to favorite and subscribe as well and always thank you for reading.

What'll happen next, will Roy and Ed talk about what happened? What about Winry trying to find Al? What did Scar save Ed from? What'll be confessed next? STAY TUNED!