Welcome readers! This was for the 503 week prompt 'Moving Forward', and this one is based on the 2003 version post Conquerors of Shamballa. Please review if you enjoy it. This is just a one shot but I might do a multi chapter CoS story if enough people like this one. And this is from Edward's POV. Enjoy!

We were living in London when we found her. Or more like it was mere coincidence that she was found in the street and taken to the hospital Alphonse was working at. When he saw her brought in, he couldn't believe it. And it was more unbelievable because she is 'our Winry'. Not this world's version of her but ours from Amestris.

It's still a mystery as to how she got here. Winry doesn't remember anything for the past year. Due to her amnesia, it was recommended she be with familiar people to help her regain her memories. So, she came to live with us at our house.

This is not the same spunky Winry we knew. She was depressed. She was broken. Horrible dreams haunted her at night. She was thin and pale. What had happened to her in the past year that could have brought her to this state of mind?

We don't know. All we know is that she is here and she needs us now more than ever. When she woke up the first night at our house, I ended up staying in bed with her. And that has been our routine since then. Every night we go to bed together. It's winter and honestly, it's nice to have the extra body warmth under the blankets.

But I don't mean that we are doing anything like that! Nothing physical has happened between us! And Winry is so thin, she needs the extra body heat to keep her warm! It's for her own good.

And when she moves in her sleep and naturally snuggles up next to me, it feels good. It feels so natural. I can't help but put my arm around her. I want to comfort her but at the same time, this feels like it's healing the part of me that is broken.

I was torn from home and family and friends, too. I know how hard this transition is. Alphonse had the same response. Horrible dreams the first few months of his new residence. But we got through it.

Winry appears to be healing also. She's been here about 2 months. Her dreams haven't been traumatic. She's sleeping more soundly. She's eating more and putting on some more weight. She's starting to look healthy. She's even smiling more. Dinnertime is the best time. We talk and eat together. We laugh at one another.

Tonight, during dinner, WInry said something that surprised us.

"I've been thinking that it's about time I get a job."

My brother and I look each other in surprise. London was in an economic depression. It was hard enough for anyone to find a job. And it was even harder for a woman to find a job.

I spoke first "Winry that's great and all but you don't have to."

"Ed, I want to do this. I don't like always spending your money," she says. Damn it, she's got that look in her eyes. That looks says she's not going down easy.

"I don't mind. It's just finding a job right now is hard. You've seen how people are about women in this world," I tell her.

"I don't care! I want to do something. I want to contribute. I hate feeling so useless!" Winry shouts.

I stand up ready to argue but Alphonse interrupts me. "I think you should try. Brother, there's no harm in her applying somewhere, right?"

I sigh. He's right. I sit back down and grumble. But then I realized that Winry stood up and spoke her mind. In that brief instance, she was showing her former self. I've missed that spunkiness.

"You know what Winry. Go for it," I say with a grin on my face.

And I get the best reward. She smiles. Not just a small one but one that goes from ear to ear.

"Really?! This is great. I have a few places I want to ask!"

This is the best feeling. Winry is moving forward in this new world. And even though she was broken when we found her, she's gotten back on to her feet again and is taking the first few steps. I can't wait to see where her feet take her. As long as it's by my side, that's all that matters.

Thank you so much for reading! Please review if you like it. I have some ideas for a multi chapter story and am thinking of investing time in it. Let me know if you want to dive into this world with me.