Chapter 11: A New Journey
A party was prepared at the Hughes' when they arrived. Mrs Hughes and Elicia gave Dayna a big hug and congratulated her on her success. Mr. Hughes' invited a few of their friends to the party and everyone was having a good time.
Dayna walked into the kitchen to see Ed standing there all alone.
"I thought you were enjoying the party"
"I was, but then I thought 'What's the point if you're mad at me?'"
"Well, you didn't show up to wish me luck for the exam"
"I was nervous for you, I didn't want you to be worrying about me and adding all that stress. I knew you could do it, I never lost faith in you for a minute"
"Ok, that I can understand, but what did you have to do that was so important?"
Ed blushed and held out a tiny box, wrapped in blue wrapping paper and a silk white bow.
"I hope you like it, I really wanted to get you a present"
Dayna took off the wrapping paper an opened the box. Inside there was a choker. It was a silver locket that was attached to two black pieces of cloth and silver clasps, she could tell that Ed had it custom-made for her because on the front of the locket was the insignia that she and Ed both had on their jackets.
"Ed, it's beautiful. Thanks so much!"
"Here, let me put it on for you" he said moving her hair and putting the locket around her neck.
"There, it looks perfect on you"
"Why did you get this for me?"
"For two reasons actually, first because of you passing the exam and secondly and more importantly, because I love you and this was to prove it forever"
Dayna moved her fingers along the locket and the she grabbed Ed and pulled him towards her, giving him a kiss. They could hear the music playing behind them from the other room, Ed put his arms around her and she did the same.
"Ha! I knew it Brother! I knew you and Dayna were together! That's why you were always blushing whenever you were around her, thinking about her or even hearing her name! I knew it!" cried Al, as he came into the kitchen and seeing Ed and Dayna kissing. Hearing him scream, everyone was now in the kitchen, which really upset Ed.
"AL! DO YOU MIND?"
"All right, nice going Fullmetal! When's the wedding?"
"SHUT UP ROY! YOU JERK!
Dayna was holding her sides to keep from laughing, her face bright red.
"Why are you laughing?"
"You're so cute when you get mad, Ed"
"GAHHHH! YOU'RE ALL DRIVING ME NUTS!" screamed Ed.
The next morning, everyone was saying goodbye to the Hughes' at the train station. They were going to East City, Roy had to go back to get back to work.
"We'll introduce you to everyone there, they're really nice" said Al.
"Yeah and all nuts" said Ed.
"Come back anytime Dayna, you're always welcome"
"Thank you Mrs. Hughes"
"Don't forget to play with me when you come back, big sister" called Elicia.
"Don't worry, I will"
They got onto the train and waved back at them from the windows. They sat down in their seats when the train started to move.
"Is East City nice?"
"Yeah, but we don't see it a lot, what with all the searching for the Philosopher's Stone that we do"
"Well, I'm going to help you guys with all your searching. Don't worry, I'm not letting you out of my sight"
A little while later, Dayna saw that Ed had fallen asleep. She looked out he window, they had a while before they reached East City, so she put her head on Ed's shoulder and closed her eyes to sleep.
'Ed, I promise to help you, no matter what. I will do with all my power to make sure that you and Al get you're original bodies back. It's going to take awhile for me to pay you back for all that you've given me: a home, a family, friends and love. I will do anything for you, for I am The Power Shield Alchemist.'
The End