Hai guys! :D Another story in one day! (Well...sorta. It's mid-night) I told you I had been writing a lot! This was finally finished! I really wanted to write this story but couldn't think of a plot. When I finally did... I thought of Mermaid!Winry and sexy Ed with glasses and he actually wears the military uniform! (Without the blue jacket on top) Yes, the running off at sunset thing is from the movie Aquamarine. But I like the idea of her running away leaving Ed like "...o.o WTF?" But I'm glad I finally finished this. I thought I never would. Thank you for reading!

Disclaimer: Oh yeah... Arakawa totally made Winry a mermaid... Ha...

I swam and swam across the blue ocean, going as fast as my tail would take me. Anything to get away, I don't like it there! I paused… Wait. Where the hell am I! I suddenly thought. The water was shallower and I could see the light from the sun much clearer now. Damn…this can't be good.

Edward POV…

"What the hell! Are you kidding me! What kind of new rule is that! That's so stupid! Colonel, what the hell is going through the Fuhrer's mind!" I screeched.

"How the hell should I know, Fullmetal?" Roy Mustang sneered at me.

"I don't know! Maybe you had an explanation!" I retorted, swinging my arms out.

He chuckled, "Well, it doesn't affect me, so, I don't give a damn."

"Well it does me! I don't want to be stuck a Major the rest of my life!"

"Are you implying that you'll never find a wife?"

"It's not fair, you shouldn't be allowed to get a higher rank." I growled.

"What? But I'm married!"

"To your subordinate! Shouldn't that be against the rules!"

Roy grinned, "Edward, just because the Fuhrer's now announced you have to be married to get a higher rank doesn't mean you have to have a hissy fit."

I pushed up my glasses then crossed my arms in front of my chest, "Yes it does, damn it! That rule doesn't even make sense! He's just trying to make sure I don't get a higher rank! If I quit the military that rule would be gone in no time."

"Maybe. Maybe not. Maybe he doesn't like you because you only wear half your uniform. The blue jacket shows your stars and rank, yet you don't even wear it. So why don't you experiment? Why don't you leave and see if the law changes?"

"It has nothing to do with the uniform! And you're just trying to get rid of me…"

"Yeah… Oh wait! Even better idea! Why don't you go find a girl and get married!"

I scoffed, "It might be that easy to you! But not me, no one wants me…"

Roy smacked the back of my head, "Don't be so negative!"

I smacked myself in the face irritably, "I'm out of here…"

I stormed out of the building quickly, ignoring the comments from Roy or anyone else. I made my way down the sidewalk in a huff. I soon paused; Maybe the beach will cheer me up a little… I strolled down to the area, kicking my shoes off and sitting down on the gritty sand. No one's here… I thought suspiciously, though soon after I realized mostly everyone was at work. The Fuhrer's making life hell for everyone it seemed. So much money was needed there was no time to even be a stay at home mom… but at least people get paid for baby-sitting. I started to relax a little as I watched the waves slowly sway back-n-forth across the shore. I sided and leaned my weight back on my hands. This was nice…but what happens now? I can't just find a wife in a day or something…the Fuhrer's purposely trying to make my life a living hell… I stood, leaving my boots in the sand.

I walked over to the shore and began kicking clumps of sand into the water, grumbling, "Damn Colonel, damn Fuhrer, damn job, damn rules, damn wom…" My voice trailed off as I saw something moving in the distance. I carefully reached back for my sword handle, if it was a shark or something like that, I wasn't going to think twice about slicing it to shreds. But all those thoughts changed as a girl with beautiful blonde hair, blue eyes, and a black tube top emerged from the water. My hand immediately dropped from the handle of my sword as my eyes widen.

I struggled to find my voice, "H-Hey! You! What're you doing in the water! Do you need help!"

Her eyes widened quickly and her head immediately shot back in the water, "Hey wait!" I called only for it to be useless. I sat down in the sand where I stood. Surely she has to come back up for air sometime… I waited and waited, but she had yet to reappear. What the hell? Is she magic or something? A really fast swimmer, maybe? My glasses fogged from the sea salt. I took them off carefully and wiped them clean. I don't understand this… how could she just vanish like that?

Winry POV…

Damn it! Oh damn it! I am so dead. So, so, so dead! He saw me! The human saw me! What should I do! What can I do! There has to be something I can do… I can grow legs until sunset right? Maybe if he looked away long enough I could get out of the water! Ugh! I don't know! This is not good! But…for a human…he was kind of cute…

I had the slightest hesitation to peak up at blonde man again…but I was too afraid. Everyone where I come from, even though I hated the place, said that humans would try to kills up and rip us apart. I didn't want to believe it…but what if it was true. I couldn't risk that! He didn't look mean though…or evil either. Those weird things on his face were strange, and that fabric he was wearing was also. We wear a strip of fabric around our chest to make swimming easier, unlike the older days, but I didn't know humans wore so much fabric. If I were human I wouldn't want to wear so much. It must be their culture though…

I hesitantly peaked my head back up from the water, "Hey! It's you again! How'd you hold your breath so long! That's amazing! A record even!" He called to me.

I debated on replying but the urge to speak with him pushed through, "S-Sorry! You scared me! I wasn't under water that long, was I?"

"It was a pretty long time! I've never seen anyone stay under water that long!"

I giggled, "Well thanks!"

"Do you need to get out of the water? I can take you home if you want!"

I shook my head, "I don't have a home. I was, uh, staying with a friend. She, um, went to, uh, change and I don't know what happened! She might've forgotten me."

"Do you need a ride there?"

I shook my head again, "N-No! But thank you! I'll just wait for her!"

The man nodded, "Alright! Well, um, see you around!" Was his final call as I watched him grab those black things and slip them back on his feet. He scurried out of the sand and vanished out of sight.

I'm not going home though… I decided. I wanted to see if that man would come back. I wanted to be human for at least a day! There was nothing anyone could do about it…

I awoke from the hard cliff-side rocks I had slept on. Pain surged through my spine and down my tail as multiple scales caught and flaked off on the sharp points. Note to self: Never sleep on hard sharp rocks again. It's painful. I sat up, stretching and wiping my eyes searching the rock next to me for my top I had taken off to go to sleep. Where'd my top go…? I wondered as I looked down at my bare chest. Oh well that'd have to wait till later. My tail still touched the water…if I got it dry would it turn into legs? I've never tried before… I carefully lifted my tail out of the water. After a few moments, my scales began turning the tone of my skin, my flipper turning into two human feet, soon both turning into smooth fleshy skin. I smiled and ran a hand down one of my legs. I couldn't believe it…I was actually human… I stood, grabbing on the rocks for support. I've never walked before. I tippy-toed across the rocks carefully, soon the beach from yesterday was in sight, as well as the man. Damn it! He's going to know something's up! Good thing I know how to lie… I crawled down the rocks to the beach. I wonder if he'll see me…

As soon as the thought ran through my mind he saw me, his face turned red and those things across his eyes fogged up, "Woah… h-holy! Oh damn…you're naked…okay… um…" He turned his head away.

Naked…? I didn't even get to think about what he might've meant until I heard him speak again, "W-What happened to your swim suit?"

I didn't know what that meant either…I had to say something though, "I-I lost it in the water…"

He still wouldn't look at me, "Did your friend not come get you?"

"No…I slept on those rocks over there…" I replied pointing the direction of the rocks, though it didn't do much good, considering he wouldn't look at me.

"Really? Damn, that had to be painful…"

I nodded, "Yes it was."

He finally stood up in front of me, "Well…first off," He pulled the white fabric off his body and held it out to me, "Take my shirt, incase anyone shows up."

So it's a shirt… I took it from his hands and slowly attempting put it on the way he had it on, but failed. I heard him chuckle, "Need some help?" His hands grasped it and he helped me pull my head and arms through.

I smiled, "Thank you…"

"Second, why didn't your friend come get you?" He growled.

"I-I'm unsure of the reason…" I replied.

He grinned, "Well hey; you can always come stay at my place if you need. My brother's in college studying right now, he won't be back for a while. Oh, I'm Edward by the way."

"T-Thank you, but my friend-"

"Left you here to sleep on rocks…" Ed growled.

"U-Um…I have to leave by sunset to go find my friend…"

"Why? They left you on the beach all night…"

"If she doesn't find me, she'll worry. I think I can find her house on my own maybe…Oh and I'm Winry…" Is it sad that I'm so good at lying?

"Nice to finally know your name, Winry. Why don't you follow me?" He said with a smile.

"Um…E-Excuse me Edward, but…I hurt myself on the rocks…could you help me walk?" Yeah…that was a lie.

He nodded, "Oh sure."

"Thank you…" Edward came to me and wrapped my arm around his shoulder for me to lean my wait on.

He walked me down the long pathway, ignoring the stares from others around. Machines on wheels sped by us but Edward only seemed focused on helping me… He was such a kind man… We came upon his home and I allowed him to bring me inside. It was nothing like the cave I lived in…where my bed was sand and my pillow was seaweed.

"Here we are," Ed cooed as he placed me on some type of cushioned seat.

"This is soft…" I murmured.

"Aren't couches usually soft?" He teased with a grin, "Or did you hit your head and forget?"

I never knew… "Well yes…they are…"

He tilted his head, "You didn't hit your head did you?"

"No…not that I know of…"

"Well that's good." He replied with a grin.

I gazed down at the floor, this entire situation suddenly felt awkward…

"S-So…are you hungry? Do you want something to eat?"

I nodded, "If it's not too much trouble."

Edward scoffed, "Please, you're no trouble at all."

After he feed me, talked to me, and cared for me a few hours. I was beginning to think humans weren't that bad. This one was actually really nice. He didn't even seem to ask about every single flaw in my lie. I actually wanted to stay here…but I knew I needed salt water when I turned into my mermaid form. I also knew that he might turn me into a science experiment like my mother was. If you were wondering why I don't like my home, it was because my father wouldn't let me leave our home because he was so afraid that I'd be in danger. Though, that made me want to leave instead of stay under his protection. If I stayed near this beach they'd probably never find me. No one would dare come near the shore.

Time passed…it was then I noticed…that the sun was setting. I had to leave. Once there was moonlight I'd turn into my true form. I stood, "I'm sorry…I have to leave now…"

He grabbed my arm, "Why?"

"I already told you I have to go to my friend's house at sun set…"

Edward glared at me, "You mean the friend that left you to sleep on the rocks last night? I have to work tomorrow. I can't come help you…"

I snatched my arm away, "I appreciate your kindness but I didn't ask for your help, Edward."

"If your friend keeps forgetting about you and leaving you to sleep on rocks, why are you friends with them!"

"I-I don't know! But they're the only person I have right now!" What a lie…

"Fine, do what you want. But please know, if you need anyone I'm here…"

The sun was vanishing fast, "Yes. Thank you…"

With that, I ran out of his house, down the pathway we had come. Making my way to the beach, thank goodness no one was there, and I jumped into the water…

The sun had just risen…I doubted anyone would be up at this time of day. I snuck through the sand to the pathway, only to run into no other than Edward Elric… Why, universe, why!

"Winry…? Were you just…coming from the beach again?" Edward asked me confusedly.

"U-Umm... N-no! W-Well, yes, but…I…"

"You're still wearing my shirt and no pants. You didn't go to your friend's house did you?"

"Well…no…" I hung my head in shame.

"Damn it, Winry! Why couldn't you just stay with me!"

"Th-There's just a reason!"

He sighed, "Look, I have to get to work. You know my house is just down this sidewalk, right?"

Sidewalk? Did he mean the pathway? I nodded, "Yes…"

"Okay, go to my house. There's a key under the plant beside the door. Unlock the door and just stay there until I get home this evening, alright?" Edward instructed.

I gulped and nodded, "O-Okay."

After going to his house and fumbling with the lock until I figured out how it worked, I sat on his couch looking around his home. I wanted to stand up and explore it completely…but that would be rude without him here.

Hours flew by and I suddenly, I heard the door unlock. I turned my head towards it and saw Edward walking in the doorway. He gazed at me with a smile, "Hey."

I smiled back shyly, "Hey."

"Its 6:00, the sun is beginning to set, are you going to run off again?" He teased.

I cleared my throat, "Yes."

"What? Didn't I tell you to stay here?"

"You shouldn't be picking up stray girls from the beach, Edward…"

He scoffed, "You shouldn't be making up stories about having some friend. I'll pick up someone if they need help. Considering the second time I found you, you slept on rocks and had no clothes. I'd say it's a good reason to pick someone up."

"I thank you for your kindness. I told you this before! But I can't stay here! I'm sorry!" I demanded, standing from my place on the couch.

"At least get some pants!"

I turned my gaze out the window, "No. I must leave now."

I ran past him quickly out the door. I was sure he had followed me. Damn it. Oh no… I sped down the sidewalk to the beach. No one was here again… Aren't beaches popular? Why is this one always so empty…?

"Winry! Stop!" I heard his voice call from behind me.

Damn it…the sun is almost out of sight! What am I going to do now!

"Winry, listen, just come back with me. I promise, whatever is wrong, I'll help."

I shook my head quickly, "I-I don't think this is something you can help with Edward."

Ed slowly walked closer as I backed away, "Winry, I won't hurt you…"

"I know that! I just can't stay with you after sunset!"

"Why come to the beach then!"

"If I could tell you I would!"

"Just say it Winry!"

"I…I-I…" It was too late to tell him. The sun was gone… I was doomed. I fell to my knees and felt the scales growing on my legs. My legs conjoined and my feet connected into a flipper. I fell face first in the sand and gazed up at him pleadingly, "Please, Ed, you have to help…me…" My voice trailed off as the world went black.