Author's Note: For those that are wondering, no this will not be an EdxWinry fic but an EdxRose.Like I said before,I don't like Winry all that much.It's either Rose or Noah.Also I'm sorry if some names are mispelled.Thank you and enjoy.
Chapter Two: Bittersweet Reunion
It's been three years since I passed through the Gate. Three years living in Germany studying rockets with Alphonse Hiedrich.Three years with Noah and now I'm home. How it happened I will never know. One minute I was standing before the house Noah and I have lived in for two years, our new born child in my arms and the next I woke up here, on the path leading to the Rockbell house.
So many times I had wanted to come back but know I feel as if I don't belong here anymore. I was born here but Nina was not yet she was still part of both worlds.
With golden hair and brown eyes (her mothers), Nina was the most beautiful and wonderful thing that has ever happened to him since his mother's death.
"Here we are," I whispered to the sleeping child in my arms. I stood before the doors of the Rockbell Automail Shop the place where Al and I performed alchemy for the first time. "We might as well knock."
Raising his gloved hand, he knocked three times before the door opened to reveal a blonde female.
"Winry," I murmured.
I could not believe my eyes.Standing before me was Ed with a baby in his arms.He was taller than the last time I saw him and more handsome too but...I could tell that this was not the boy I fell in love with all those years ago.His golden eyes showed sadness and pain.
"Welcome home Ed," I said into his ear,as I hugged him,being careful not to wake or squish the baby.I expected for him to return the hug and say "Good to be home!" then smile that famous smile of his, but he did nothing.Pulling away I look down at the baby in his arms.
"She's beautiful.Do you mind if I hold her?" I asked.Ed just nodded his head and handed the baby to me.
"What's her name?"I asked hoping that he would answer me this time.
"Nina," was his only reply.
"Nina.That's a pretty name.Why don't you come inside and rest.I'll look after Nina for you if you like," I said with a smile.
"Thank you," and with that Ed walked up the stairs and into the house,Winry not far behind.She heard him shut the door to the room he always used when he came home.
There were so many questions running through my head most about the baby in my arms.Was Nina Ed's daughter?Who's the mother?What happened that caused Ed so much pain?They were all questions that would have to wait.But seeing Ed in that state with so much sadness in his eyes,I doubt he will even answer them.
"What's happened to you Ed?"I asked looking at the door where he certainly slept.