Ed's POV
I looked up from my book and smiled a bit as the scent of freshly cooked stew hit my nostrils. Setting the book down on the bed where I sat, I crawled to the side of the bed, jumped down, and began to make my way towards the kitchen was and dinner was waiting. I stepped inside just in time to see the cubone pulling the food out of... was that a crock pot? I didn't know they had those there. She turned around and, once she noticed me, gave a crooked smile and signaled to it proudly. I grinned at her. "Hey. It looks great! Thanks!" I said walking over to get my serving. I stopped when I saw her struggling to get her own food and poured some into a bowl on the counter where she was. Remembering the fox thing, I also put another bowl filled with stew on the ground. She nodded, looking slightly embarrassed, but grateful at the same time. Sitting at the table I took the first bite. My eyes widened and a grin grew on my face. "This is great! Your a pretty good chef!" I said before digging in and missing the blush that adorned the cubones cheeks. By the time I finished eating it was already dark and, despite how much I hated it, I knew we weren't going to be searching for Winry anytime today. Instead I settled back down into the room, pulling more books of the bookshelf, and reading as the moon began to rise.
Max's POV
I couldn't help but to blush as the boy complimented my cooking. I haven't really cooked for a human in a long time and I was a bit worried that I would mess something up. Smiling at the happy grin on his face, I began to eat my own food. Eventually Sam came in and shoveled his food in before returning to the room with the armor. I had a brief second where I worried if he would eat some but I told myself he'd come when he was hungry and blew it off. When I finished, the boy was already done and had returned to the room. Getting up, I entered the room and smiled when I saw the boy was asleep. The armor had pulled a blanket over his shoulders and was now reading another book. I walked over to him and climbed up, onto the desk and settled down beside him. The armor looked up but said nothing to move me. I caught a glimpse of Sam's grin and rolled my eyes before settling in and going to sleep. For the first time in years, I felt truly happy. A trainer by my side and a smile on my face, I felt like, for once, I truly belonged.
The morning was rather uneventful. I woke first and got Ed up. The armor had already made breakfast and I wondered if he even slept at all. We ate and got ready to go. Finally, when everyone was prepared, we set out onto the trail. I looked around from my perch on Ed's shoulder and Sam walked happily beside Al. Ed suddenly froze. Looking to me with a defeated look he said, "I have no idea where we are going." I rolled my eyes and jumped into the bag I had given him from the house. Pulling out a map, I avoided giving it to edward and went straight to alphonse, trusting his sense of direction a bit more. "Hey!" Ed cried, trying to get the map. Al held it above his head as he sounded an exasperated, "brother..." Eventually ed gave in and just let him have it but i could hear his grumpy grumbling easily from my spot in his bag. Finding it rather comfortable, I decided to just stay in and take a nap while they walked. Shifting into a comfortable position, I closed my eyes and smiled softly as my mind flew into a world of sleep.
In Amestris
"Gone? What do you mean, gone?" A feminine voice asked almost scoldingly. "You were supposed to be watching them." A sigh could be heard, followed by a very different voice. "I mean what I mean! He was right there, then the fullmetal pipsqueak just vanished! I have been watching him, but I can't help it if the shorty just disappears." A slightly irritated sigh came from the female. "Envy. The Elric brothers are a very important sacrifice. I advise that you find. After all, he's not my responsibility. " A growl could be heard. "Yeah, yeah. Sacrifice. Whatever. He couldn't have gotten far from me. I don't need your help anyway." Footsteps were heard as the female spoke again. "Gluttony. " "yes lust?" The voice of the one called gluttony responded. "Go with him and help him find fullmetal." A pant was heard. "When I find him, can I eat him?" "No gluttony. Father still needs him." A whine came from him as the first voice spoke again. "Are we going, or are we gonna sit here all day?" He said impatiently as he went to. Leave again, causing the chubby one to run to catch up to him.