Okay, so here is Chapter 3. Sorry it took me a couple weeks to post Chapters 2 and 3. Here's where the big differences start. Don't worry, it is still a love story, but I need to explain an important detail to be able to get back to the love stuff. The next chapter will have that detail. So please enjoy this chapter and let me know what you think! Reviews are always appreciated! Enjoy!

Edward closed his eyes and folder him arms over his face, trying to cover his embarrassed expression.

"Can I borrow some clothes please?" Ed asked, turning his body away from the towering man.

"Of course, I was afraid that fall hurt you." Roy pulled a white tee shirt and pair of black shorts from his dresser across the room. "Hopefully these aren't too big for ya. The shorts do tie in the…" Roy trailed off as he turned around and faced the boy again.

"Mustang?" Ed, curious, after a few seconds of silence asked. He turned his head, peering under his arm, to find the man frozen in place, just staring at him. Edward then came to realization, he was laying completely naked and exposed for all of Roy to admire. Both men blushed as Edward forced himself to an upright sitting position, placing his hands in him lap to cover himself. Roy looked at the floor and walked over to hand him the clothes. "Thanks…" Ed fidgeted putting the clothes on my finally was able to get the shorts on, putting pressure on almost every bruise he possible could. He mumbled to himself as he stared at all the marks on his body.

The bed shifted as Roy sat down next to him. Edward knew Roy was going to continue to ask what happened, and he desperately wanted him to just drop it. The silence building tension in the room as Roy stared at Edward.

"You're going to ask again aren't you?" Ed raced some of the cuts with his fingertips. A sigh came from Roy as he stood up off the bed and kneeled down in front of Ed.

"If I ask, will you even tell me?" Edward continued to stare at his lap, reliving that hellish nightmare. A pained expression laid plainly across his face. "Ed…if you're not comfortable giving me the details, at least tell me why you're so beat up and who did this," he stated sternly. Silence. "Fine. This is an order Fullmetal. As your superior officer, I am giving you a direct order." Silence. "Dammit Ed! Do you have any idea…. I was worried as hell about you!" Edward expressed many emotions, pained and disturbed, but it quickly changed to confused. "What's wrong?"

"I…can't remember" Ed trailed off.

"Remember what?"

"Who," he mumbled, his eyes tearing up again.

"You can't remember who? What about what he looks like?" Roy wiped Edward's tears away as he clenched his eyes shut. "Well, let me ask you this Ed. Do you remember what you and Alphonse were doing before this all happened?"

"Alphonse?" Ed looked up confused. "Who's Alphonse?" Roy's eyes widened in shock.

"Fullmetal, if this is a joke, it's not funny," Roy's voice was becoming harsh. He studied Ed's facial expressions and stood up realizing he wasn't joking. He really didn't know who Alphonse was- his own brother, whom he had been searching for the Philosophers Stone with for over 3 years now. (Edward is just shy of 18). "What is going on?!" Roy began to panic, but he didn't dare show Ed how concerned he as, not wanting to stress the boy more.

"Mustang?"

"He's…" Roy hesitated wondering if he should tell him the truth. "Do you remember how you lost your limbs?" he asked, quickly changing his question.

"That's a stupid fucking question Mustang. You know damn well how!" Edward was getting frustrated.

"Amuse me. Tell me how it happened," Roy demanded.

"My attempt at human transmutation. That forbidden alchemy. I tried the unforgivable and this is my punishment that I have to pay." He clenched his fists, trying to remain calm, but the severity in Roy's voice worried him.

"Who did you attempt to bring back to life?"

"My mother. Why?!"

"Were you with anyone when you tried to bring your mother back Edward?" Roy kept his voice calm, trying to get as many answer as he could.

Edward's temper spiked, "You already know all this! This is bullshit! No! It was just me! I don't fucking care if you're my commanding officer, fuck you. I'm done with this conversation!" Edward screamed and stood up off the bed, ignoring the shooting pain in his legs.

"Well I'm not. Edward, Alphonse is your younger brother. He was with you that night!" he yelled back.

"Quit screwing with me! I may not remember everything that has happened over the last few weeks but I would know if I had a bro-" Ed let out a pained grunt and grabbed his head and fell to the floor.

"Edward?!" Roy bend down by him, wrapping his arms around the boy's contorting body. He held him in his lap while trying to get him out of his trance.

"Warmth?"

Light broke through the darkness, contorting everything the eye could see. The blur of a short haired blonde boy looked down, staring happily at the half dazed boy on the ground.

"Hey Ed! You're finally awake! Let's go to granny's, she's making stew for supper" the boy cheered, holding out his hand to help the other up.

"Who are you?" Ed mumbled rubbing his tired, puffy eyes.

"It's me, Alphonse. If you open your eyes, you would have known that brother," Alphonse said with a heartwarming smile.

"Al…" Ed took his hand and stood up. "Alphonse… you….you're my…who?" Ed rambled as Al took a few steps backwards, very confused by Ed's mumbles. "Brother… Younger brother… Winry… Granny… MOM!" Memories of that dreadful night poured into his head. Darkness once again consumed everything around. Wind rushed around him, blowing his unbraided hair wildly and a bright light danced around a transmutation circle on the ground. A blood curdling scream echoed through the room. "Alphonse? AL!" Ed screamed, watching his little brother dissipate into thin air. "AL!" Edward screamed again, holding his hand towards where his brother was. The light turned a crimson color and slowly dimmed down. "What's going on?" Ed panicked, searching the room.

"This is all your fault! How could you be so pathetic?!" a voice came from the darkness.

"Who's there?"

"I am someone, but I am no one" it chimed back.

"Where the hell are you?" the voice just laughed, sending a chill down Ed's spine. Sweat dripped down his pale skin as he crawled across the empty room.

"Edward" a different male's voice rang. Ed's eyes widened in shock, recognizing this new voice instantly. He turned around to see the tall, dark man standing just a few feet away from him. Ed stood up and took a step towards him, clearly concerned for why he was here at a time like this.

"Mustang?"

"I bought you flowers," he replied, pulling a bouquet out from behind him. "I'm sorry for your loss." Roy had an upset look on his face as he walked over to the young alchemist.

"My loss?" Fear quickly consumed his body as Roy pointed to the other side of the dark room. In the darkness lay the shape of two bodies on the ground. He began to shake as he slowly walked over to them. Stepping in a puddle of blood, Ed slipped and hit the ground hard. He could feel the mixed temperatures of the ice cold ground and the warm, fresh blood against his skin. His clothes absorbed the blood instantly. He opened his eyes to see the deformed faces of his mother and brother a few inches from him. He let out a blood curdling scream again and tears poured from his eyes. "Al! Mom! AL! MOM!" Ed screamed over and over shaking them. Half their flesh appeared to have been ripped off their bodies and an awful smell filled the room. Edward took a few steps back, choking on the air until he puked.

Ed looked at Roy for some help, but the energy shifted and Roy looked pissed. He was picked up off the ground by a tight grip on his throat and pinned against the wall, knocking the air out of him. "It's all you fault!" Roy yelled, gripping the boy's neck with one hand. Ed's feet dangled inches off the ground, kicking frantically.

"Mus-" Ed choked out, trying desperately to breath, prying at Roy's fingers. An malicious grin spread across Roy's face as he tightened his grip. He squired as to get away from his attacker, but he couldn't escape. Roy was unmovable, like he was a statue made of an unbreakable substance. Ed looked into Roy's dark eyes as things began to become hazy. They were filled with hatred, yet there was a hint of regret. He wasn't able to understand the reasons behind his actions, but he needed him to stop. He was going to die. He knew it was coming and there wasn't anything he could do. He opened his mouth to speak, but nothing came out. Not even the last bt of air he had in his body. The darkness consumed everything and the overwhelming feeling of emptiness took over Edward. The feeling of fear bedded itself into her very soul.

A muffled voice broke the silence. Ward! It rang again, getting louder. "Edward! Open your eyes god dammit!" Edward's eyes shot open to see mustang leaning over him, with terrified eyes.

"Roy?" Ed asked dazed.

"Thank god" Roy exclaimed hugging Ed tight against himself. "You started screaming and were rolling around on the ground holding you head. I've been holding you for the last twenty minutes, but you suddenly stopped moving and wouldn't respond. I've been calling you name this whole time!" Ed tried to focus his eyes and control his breathing.

Ed took a deep breathe before shooting upright, "Al!"

"You remember Alphonse?"

"I remember us trying to bring our mom back…but things doesn't make sense." Edward spent the next hour telling Roy all about his dream and how he had shown up at the house that night and tried to kill him.

"Let's get something straight, I was never in the house that night. Secondly, I may pick on you and send you on stupid tasks, but I wouldn't ever do that too you Ed. Is that the kind of man you take me for?"

"Well no, but you are hot headed, cocky, self-centered and"

"Any how" Roy interrupted with a groan, clearly frustrated.

"I know you wouldn't. You're not a monster Mustang" Edward gave a slight smile as he uttered those words. A beautiful and soft smile appeared on Mustang's face.

"It's nice to hear that…" he trailed off and ran his hand through his hair. "I've always been called a monster." He let out a sigh and stood up, picking Ed off the floor as well. "Any ways, I need to report that you've been found."

"Could you contact Winry for me? Every time I move my arm, the nerves are being pinched." Ed asked while rotating his should a bit. Roy nodded and pointed at the bed, "Rest. I'll be back in a bit." Edward sat down on the bed and watched him leave the room.

"Miss Rockbell?"

"Mustang? Have you heard from Edward yet?" she replied dreadfully.

"That's why I'm calling. I do apologize for calling you at 5 in the morning, but I wanted to inform you that Fullmetal has been found."

"Thank-god!" she exclaimed. "Is he okay?! What happened? Where was he?" her questions continued one right after another, with no break for Mustang to even try and answer them. He waited in silence, trying to piece things together himself with basically no details. "Mustang?"

"Oh sorry. I got caught up in my thoughts. Edward is here with me resting. He's pretty bangedup and he wanted me to give you a call to se-"

"How bad is he?" she interrupted again.

"He's…" he paused and Winry's fear began to rise. "He's alive… that's what matters right now."

"Al will be so relieved to know Ed's alive. We've all been so worried," she said with asigh. "Should I come to him? Would that be easiest?"

"Don't worry, I will personally accompany him there. We'll be there in 6 days time. I want to give him a day or two to rest first. However, he's complaining that his auto mail in pinching nerves when he tries to move. Is there anything I can do to help with that in the meantime?" Winry gave him a few suggestions, nothing concrete, but they came to an agreement and said their good-byes. The tension released a bit for Roy knowing Edward was going to be physically fixed in just a few days. He slowly pushed open the bedroom door and couldn't help but smile. Edward was sprawled out, blanket only over his feet, and the side of his face was buried in the pillow. For the first time, Roy was able to see him look completely at peace- just like a sleeping baby. The floor creaked as Roy stepped through the doorway causing the sleeping beauty to fidget and wake up. There stood a blurry, shirtless Roy Mustang with his arms folded across his chest, leaning against the door frame.

"Why are you staring at me?" Ed mumbled, stretching a bit.

"Sorry to wake you. You just looked so peaceful, that I couldn't help but watch you sleep."

"Don't watch me like that. It's creepy." Roy shook his head and walked over to the bed. "You look exhausted Mustang. You should lay down as well."

"Don't worry about me. I'll go lay on the couch after I finish cleaning up the bathroom."

"Let me take the couch. This is your bed" Ed stated firmly, pointing at the pillow he was laying on, "you sleep here." Roy smiled and flopped down beside him on the bed.

"Fine. I'll sleep in MY bed, but you're not sleeping on the couch." Roy grabbed the blankets and pulled them over Ed's body.

"Um… isn't this weird? I feel awkward" Edward lowered his face towards his chest. Roy just shrugged his shoulders.

"It's not like I'm spooning you kid. I'll sleep facing the wall. But then I'm right here if you need me." Roy rolled over and faced the wall as he said. The sound of the rain filled the emptiness of the room and Roy began to drift off. Edward started getting fidgety and his right arm bumped Mustang, pulling him back to consciousness.

"Oh, I'm sorry." Ed mumbled.

"Are you okay? Do you need something?" Roy looked over his shoulder at the young alchemist.

"Um…n-no…it's nothing." Roy rolled over to face him, propping his head on his fist.

"What is it Edward? You can ask. I'm not your commanding officer right now, just talk to me like a friend. Okay?" Roy gave him a soft smile.

"I'm…scared…I…" Ed paused and curled into a ball. "I thought he was going to kill me. I honestly thought I was going to die. I was so scared. I am scared." Tears filling his eyes. Roy wrapped his arm around Ed's torso and pulled him against his bare chest. Ed blushed and Roy sighed, like usual. Edward tried to pull away from the man with what strength he had, only to accept he had been trapped by that unbreakable statue. "What are you doing?" he finally asked.

"Right here" Roy said with a soothing voice.

"Excuse me?"

"Sleep right here. Just forget about how strange this is. Ignoring me, knowing someone is right here and holding you should make you feel more relaxed. You're protected here Ed. You're safe" Blood kept rushing to Ed's head, making him lightheaded and confused. Edward placed his good hand against Roy's chest and tucked his head under Roy's chin. Roy tightened his grip and pulled the boy closer and nuzzled his head against the shared pillow.

"Please be more careful. You weren't the only scared one. Please don't ever worry me like that again," Roy whispered, more to himself than actually to Edward.