Hiya! Well, during an RP the idea of Edward and Alphonse babysitting a child popped into my head and I thought it would be quite funny to write a story about it. I decided to put Winry in it after a while so she could keep order...if I didn't put her in, Edward, Alphonse and Elycia would probably kill themselves xD Another reason was to put a little bit of Edward/Winry fluff here and there just for kicks and giggles. Hope you enjoy and please review!
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The trio watched as the front door to the Hughes' residence closed. All three had the same expression on their face. A face that said, 'Ok, what now?'
Simultaneously, they turned around to look at the couch that sat a few feet away. Lying down on it was little 5 year old Elycia. They were now alone with her. No Gracia. No Hughes. Edward, Alphonse and Winry had to baby sit Elycia Hughes.
Edward and Alphonse had just gotten out of the hospital. It was a few days after the incident in Lab 5. Edward was now well as was Alphonse. The two brothers had gone over to the Hughes' residence to pick up Winry after the day of Elycia's-- and not to mention Edward's--birthday. Unfortunately, Gracia had to run out to get something leaving the three childhood friends to look after the small girl.
Edward blinked. "I guess the trip to Rush Valley is going to be delayed..." he said slowly.
Alphonse and Winry both nodded at the same time.
The three stayed silent for a few moments, watching Elycia as she slept soundly on the couch. She had been doing so since Ed and Al had arrived. Then, Alphonse suddenly broke the silence. "So, what do we do?" he asked, his voice echoing throughout the hollow, steel armor.
Edward shrugged a bit, his eyes still on the sleeping child.
"We wait of course." Winry said looking up at Alphonse then looked at Elycia. "What else can we do?"
Edward chewed on his bottom lip slightly, a confused expression on his face. Never in his life had he babysat a child. Well, there was that one time when he was twelve, with Alphonse and Nina. He didn't think that really would could though considering he helped deliver the child more than baby sit. That time, Gracia was there, but not this time. This time there were no adults. Just him, his brother and his friend, Winry.
"What if she wakes up?" asked Edward after a long silence between the three.
Neither Winry nor Alphonse answered him. They didn't seem to know the answer to the question.
Suddenly, Edward saw Elycia stir on the couch. He blinked. Was she...?
The five year old girl slowly sat up on the couch she was lying on. Blinking her big green eyes, she slowly raised a small hand to her eyes, attempting to rub the sleep out of them.
Winry, Edward and Alphonse all stared at her; as if watching an animal in the wild, waiting for it to attack them.
Elycia's gaze then fell on the trio. After a few moments of silence between all of them, she hopped off of the couch with a joyful giggle. "Ed and Al!" she exclaimed. She sure was happy to see them.
As she ran towards them, she continued to giggle, her arms held out for a hug. She reached Edward first, throwing her arms around him.
Edward's lips curled into a small smile, gently placing his flesh hand on her back. "It's nice to see you too." he said with a small chuckle.
Elycia then pulled away and moved over to the steel suit of armor giving him a hug also. She wore a big smile on her face.
As the small girl pulled away, she looked up at Winry. "You brought them over so we can all play together." she smiled. "How come you didn't tell me?" she asked curiously.
The blonde mechanic looked down at Elycia. "Well," she began, "I didn't know they were coming to stay over for a while. Your mom went out for a while so she had to leave for a while so she left us here so we can take care of you while she's gone."
Elycia's grin widened-which Edward thought was impossible, but it widened even more all right. "Wow!" she exclaimed, "This is going to be so much fun!" The little girl then turned to Edward walking towards him, her head raised as she looked at him. After a few moments of silence, she spoke up. "Big brother, can I see your metal arm?"
The young alchemist smiled at her before kneeling down on one knee in front of her. He then pulled his white glove from his right hand before pulling up his sleeve and holding out his hand to her. "Cool, huh?" he said with a small grin as Elycia took a step closer to him to get a better look.
"Wow..." she whispered then raised her eyes to look at him once more. "Is it ok if I touch it?" she asked.
"Go right ahead." he replied.
She then reached out, placing a hand over the automail hand petting it as if it were a small, fragile animal. She giggled. "It's really cold." she said as he pulled her hand back.
Edward let out another quiet chuckle before pulling his glove back on and standing up. He then saw Elycia frown and place a hand on her stomach. Edward raised a brow. "Hungry?" he asked.
Elycia nodded. "Mm hmm." she said quietly. "Can you make me and sandwich?"
Edward looked towards his brother then to his friend. She shot him a look before nodding towards the kitchen as if saying 'What are you waiting for? Go on!'
"Why do I have to make it?" he asked, almost in a whiney tone. He was terrible in the kitchen!
Winry rolled her eyes. "Because," she said with a quiet sigh, "she asked you. And besides," she paused for a moment, "if you love food so much you should at least know how to make a sandwich."
Edward sighed softly giving her an annoyed look. Before he looked down at Elycia, he made sure to soften his expression. "All right. Come on." he told her before making his way towards the kitchen.
Everything was in place. The two slices of bread, the big cube of cheese, the knife and the slice of ham. All that was needed to be done was to put the sandwich together. Edward took the ham setting it over a slice of bread then he took the knife cutting a slice off of the cube.
Before Edward was able to place the slice of cheese on the bread and finish the stupid sandwich, Al's voice cut in.
"No, brother!"
Edward turned to look at the suit of armor. " 'No' what?" he asked, a hint of annoyance in his voice.
Alphonse walked over to Edward, clanking with each step he took. He then grabbed the cheese from Edward. "This is too thick. Look at it." he said shoving the cheese into his brother's face.
Edward flailed his arms slightly in front of his face, as if shooing the piece of food away. "Get that thing out of my face!"
Alphonse took the knife from Edward then carefully cut the cheese into a thinner slice.
Edward rolled his eyes. "My slice was fine. It your's that's screwed up. Look at it! It's so scrawny!" he then pressed his shoulder against Alphonse, as he snatched the knife away from him. "Gimmie that. And move!"
Winry then came beside then, pulling the knife out of Edward's hand and setting it down on the counter. She then pushed both brothers away. "Why don't you two grow up! You're gonna hurt someone throwing that knife around like that! And if you hurt Elycia, I'll hurt you much harder!" she threatened.
Winry then let out an annoyed groan before quickly finishing up the sandwich in record time. She then placed it on a plate taking it to the dining table where Elycia was already seated. Before Winry got the chance to scold the Elrics more, the phone in the living room rang. Everyone looked towards it silently.
"I'll go get it." Winry said after what seemed like forever. As she began making her way into the living room she called over her shoulder. "One of you get her something to drink, please. And please try to behave yourselves." She then disappeared around the corner.
Both Edward and Alphonse looked at Elycia who was looking up at them.
"So," said Al finally, "What would you like to drink?"
"Lemonade, please." she said politely, "Mommy made some yesterday. It's in the fridge."
Alphonse nodded.
As Al got the pitcher Edward looked for a glass.
When Edward found the cup, he set it down on the counter as Alphonse poured in the yellow colored liquid. Then, as Alphonse returned the pitcher of lemonade to the fridge Edward took the cup to Elycia setting it down beside her plate.
Elycia smiled. "Thank you!" she said before taking the cup with both hands, spilling a little bit of the lemonade on the table.
"Careful now..." mumbled Edward as he watched her. Maybe he shouldn't have given her a glass cup...
Elycia took a small sip. When she pulled the cup away, she made a face. "Eww, it's too sour. It needs more sugar."
"Uhm, alright..." said the blonde teenager slowly, "Where's the sugar?"
Elycia pointed across the table at a jar with white sugar and a small serving spoon inside of it.
"Oh." Edward then reached over to it as Alphonse walked over, standing beside his brother. Edward opened the jar and dumped in a spoonful of sugar into the cup. "How about now?" he asked.
Elycia took the cup, taking a small sip. She shook her head. "It needs more."
Edward put in another spoonful.
Elycia took a drink yet again. She shook her head. "More." she said once again.
Hesitantly, Edward put in another spoonful. "Now?"
Elycia took a drink then nodded. "Mm hmm!"
Edward then placed the spoon into the jar, closing it and setting it down.
"Uh, brother?" said Alphonse softly.
Edward turned his head. "What is it, Al?"
"I think you put too much sugar in--"
He was then cut off when Winry walked into the room, speaking. "That was Mrs. Hughes." she said looking at the two brothers, "She said she'll be home at about 9 PM..." Winry then looked at Elycia, "Your mom said you have to be in bed by 8 o'clock, ok?"
Elycia nodded with a smile. "Okay!"
Winry smiled then looked at the brother's again. First at Edward then at Alphonse who was staring at Elycia, seeming a bit nervous. She stared at him for a minute, furrowing her brows a bit. "Al? You all right?"
Al looked at her. "Huh? Oh uh--yeah, I'm fine!"
"WHEE!"
The small five year old girl ran around the living room in circles, her arms held up at her sides. "I'm an airplane!" She then hopped into the couch. "Catch me!" she exclaimed jumping off of it.
Edward's eyes widened as he quickly moved over to her, barely catching her his arms then stumbling back to bump into Winry. Elycia giggled in his arms. "Again!" she exclaimed as she bounced slightly in his arms.
"You're gonna get hurt." said Edward as he set her down. "Don't do that again, ok?" he asked, trying to sound as nice as possible. He was ready to start yelling at her. She was driving him up the wall!
"What!"
Edward turned to see Winry standing in front of Alphonse, her hands clenched at her sides angrily. Edward ground his teeth. Alphonse told her.
Winry turned to look at Edward. "You gave her three spoon fulls of sugar!" she asked. "Were they table spoons?"
Edward looked around nervously. "Um...y-yes." he stuttered.
Winry groaned. "No wonder she's so hyper!" she exclaimed as Elycia ran around Edward in circles. "You do realize her bed time is in 10 minutes, right?" she asked.
Edward looked at the clock that hung on the wall. She was right.
The alchemist chewed on his bottom lip. This was going to be one long night.
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