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A/N: Well, this took FOREVER to write, but most likely, this will be the last chapter. I can't have a very long story because I started high school and don't have time, what with meeting my new friends and my boyfriend…anyways, just as a warning, this chapter contains a lemon. So please, if you don't like them, you can skip to the end. I would rather not scar people…
And to all my reviewers, thank you so much. You are all wonderful people, and I probably wouldn't have even continued if you guys weren't there so, without further wait, here's the end, folks:
The windows in the bedroom were open, considering the night air was warmer than usual. A light breeze, comfortable and welcoming, blew in and grazed blonde hair, causing it to lay down against the owner's head. Edward Elric was asleep peacefully in His lover's bed, wrapped in the covers and not wanting to wake up. The dream he was in was to good for that, since it contained a certain wolf-Flame alchemist. The week's break was almost over, with two days remaining, and, following the incident on the couch, nothing eventful had really happened. The wolf's progression had seemed to slow, if anything, and The couple was pleased with the results. However, on this particular night, a strange scent was foul in the air.
Edward opened his eyes for an unknown reason, Golden orbs giving off an odd yet enticing glow. A hand, small and pale, automatically reached for the other, but found nothing but an empty spot on the bed. This alarmed Edward, and, with much effort through the sleep induced haze, he sat up and rubbed his eyes, looking around for Roy. His eyes scanned from the wall nearest the bed all the way around, finding nothing. He got out of bed slowly, walking around with confusion in his bright eyes.
"Mustang?" he called out gently at first. No answer. He checked the balcony, where Roy would normally be at night when he couldn't sleep. Nothing. He then headed out of the bedroom, hoping that maybe his lover had wanted a midnight snack and was in the kitchen. "Roy? Where the hell are you, you nocturnal bastard?" he called impatiently. He found nothing in the kitchen either, nor in the bathroom, so that left the couch in the living room. However, now he was somewhat alarmed. There were tufts of fur scattered through the hallway leading to the living room, and some looked as if they were ripped out. He padded cautiously into the living room, and scanned the area, eyes finally resting on a loan figure laying on the couch.
"Edward…" It was Roy's voice, thankfully, but something was still off. "Go back to bed, Ed." He almost demanded it, and this was enough to make the younger angry.
"I come out here worried about you and you tell me to go back to bed? Fat chance, bastard!" he said with a snort, walking over to where Roy was laying. He stopped, though, when he got within inches of the couch. "R…Roy?" he whispered. The older man looked up, eyes completely golden and luminous within the darkness. Fur lined those eyes, and his shirt looked as if it were torn off to reveal gray taking over pale skin. What was worse, Ed noted, was that he could literally see it spreading.
"I'm not going to be here much longer, love." Roy whispered, his voice raspy. "The wolf is taking my body." Ed shook his head. Stepping forward defiantly.
"N-No, you're gonna be fine. This is just some weird side affect that's going to go away." He tried to reason, but he knew the truth. This was it, if he didn't think of something fast.
"Look at me, love. I'm not Roy Mustang anymore. I'm going to be nothing but a wild animal soon, and when that happens, you have to leave." He spoke calmly, as if he'd just accepted this whole thing, and Edward lashed out.
"ARE YOU INSANE?!" he screamed, causing Roy to flinch in alarm. "Do you honestly think for one minute that I'm going to let this happen to the man I love?" he continued. Roy looked up, eyes wide, but Ed never faltered for a second. "yeah, colonel bastard, I'm in love with you. Everything about you! You're voice, your personality, your wolf side, everything! And if you think I'm going to lose you…" he stopped, tears threatening to come, and he slid to his knees, crawling up onto the couch and over the other male. Roy let out a small noise, but no words came forth.
"Mustang, you told me that wolves mate for life. That the wolf wants things you've never been able to give it. Well maybe you just haven't found the right antidote yet. Maybe you just have to give it something you've never thought of giving it. Like…" Ed leaned down slowly now, kissing his lover gently at first, then more roughly. "A mate." As soon as the words left his lips, he knew he was going to have a long night. Roy's eyes closed and he let out a loud whimpering noise, hand coming up to wrap themselves around Ed's back.
"You have to mean it Ed. You have to be committed, and you have to want this for life. You're only 16, life is a long time." He tried to stop it one last time. Roy attempted, but he knew he'd just found his mate. When Edward Elric made up his mind, he knew nothing could change it.
"Mustang, I may just be a 16 year old kid with a superiority complex, but I know what I want. I always have. Now Swallow you're pride and just do it already, because if you don't, trust me Mustang, I will." With those final words, Roy flipped them over, and lowered himself down, finally, on top of his lover.
"This might be a little awkward with the fur." He whispered lightly, a small smile on his face as he lifted up Ed's tank top and revealed scarred, yet beautiful skin. Ed chuckled, making the mood considerably lighter.
"We'll do it again when the fur is gone." He offered, sure of himself. Roy himself chuckled and shook his head, leaning down to capture his lover's lips in a kiss. Ed made a soft noise into Roy's mouth when fingers, clawed but gentle, found their way to his chest and began working miracles there, slowly sliding downwards. Ed's own fingers found their way to Roy's back, since his shirt was already removed, and ran in smooth circles through the light layer of fur that resided there. Roy, taking a chance, used another kiss as a distraction as he lowered himself further so that his entire body was on top of the other's. something oddly stiff dug into Ed's leg, and he let out a pleased whimper.
Roy smirked and took this as permission. He hooked his fingers under Ed's boxers, slowly pulling them down and revealing the boy's entire self. Ed let out another whimper, and when Roy's bare skin met his (after the other male removed his own clothing) There was nothing but pure want from there. Hips slid together for a few moments, low moans coming forth and pale skin flushing and, gods, how Roy loved it all.
When the urge came, The wolf slowly began to take charge. Growling came from above Edward, and as Ed looked up, he saw the outline of a wolf staring down at him, golden eyes piercing the darkness of the living room.
"I'm yours. Take me" Ed said confidently. The wolf above him leaned down and dug sharp teeth into his collar bone. Ed winced. This was different from Roy's gentleness, but he could take this. He could do this for his lover. For his Roy. As all things in wild untamed nature go, there was no waiting. To the wolf, this was mating, and no foreplay was made because there was none in the wolf's mind. Hips slid against one another again until Ed felt Roy's erection poking at his entrance. He sucked in a deep breath and closed his eyes, knowing what was to come. To his surprise, the wolf looked at him expectantly, ears poked forward curiously. Ed smiled and knew. The wolf was /asking/ for permission. Ed nodded reassuringly, and the wolf brought him into a kiss as his hard length slid into the boy.
There was pain. Of course there was going to be pain. There would always be pain with every good thing. He didn't expect to be given time to adjust, but he was surprised again when a furry head was laid on his shoulder and a whimper of the loving gentle sort came from the beast above him. Roy's voice came next.
"My Edward…don't be afraid of it anymore. It has what it wants, and it's satisfied." Roy whispered. Ed nodded, then bucked his hips to show he was ready. Taking a breath, his lover moved quickly, in and out and picking up speed until he was moving naturally above him. The moans fell from Ed's lips just as naturally, and it was almost as if time had ceased to exist. In his mind, the boy knew this would end quickly. He couldn't expect the wolf to draw it out with the way it's natural instincts were. Sure enough, a loud howling filled the air soon after, and Ed released a loud moan of Roy's name as a warm liquid filled him, and he came there as well, on his lover's stomach, and one thought crossed his mind. 'I'm his now' and that? That was all ok. The next thing he knew, he was drifting off to sleep again, just as Roy was pulling out of him.
When Ed next awoke, He was cleaned and a pair of golden eyes were staring at him nervously. He bolted up right, worried, but Roy raised his hand and smiled.
"Don't worry, Edward. It's going to be fine" he whispered. Ed looked at him oddly, but he understood immediately when Roy lifted his shirt. Only faint traces of fur were left there, but his ears and tail were still visible.
"Roy, what…?" Ed moved forward to cuddle against him, and Roy hugged him there comfortably. They were still on the couch, and Roy had clothed them both while Ed was asleep. In that time, the wolf was quelled, and his temper calmed as well. Ed had been right. When the wolf got what it wanted, and was satisfied, it's transformation had calmed as well.
"There are certain features that will never go away now, Ed. The ears and the tail, for instance, will be there forever. The eye colour is there to stay as well. But hey, we match now." He whispered. Ed smiled, happy, but his excitement was overruled by nervousness.
"What about your job, Mustang?" he asked gently. Roy looked down at the ground, smiling somewhat sadly. This was going to be the difficult part.
"I'm going to have to talk to the fhurer. If I explain everything, leaving you out of course, He might be a bit more understanding." Roy said it confidently, but the two looked doubtful. If Roy lost his job, he'd be miserable, and he'd have to find somewhere else to work. Ed would stay, of course, because the search for the stone was still the important thing. But without Roy…what would his subordinates do then? Ed shook his head in doubt.
"Mustang…" he whispered, hugging his lover around the waist. "I love you so much…" he buried his face into the other's chest, and Roy smiled down at the other.
"I love you too Ed. Everything is going to work out. I can say that now because I have confidence. You saved me, Ed. From everything I never thought I could be saved from." Ed pulled back a bit.
"You're being a sap, Mustang, don't tell me you're going soft?" he asked. Roy laughed, picking the younger up and causing him to seethe. He walked off into the kitchen, getting ready to prepare something for them to eat, with Ed kicking and a bushy wolf tail wagging happily. On the floor rested a makeshift sketchbook with a new picture in it, this time drawn by a flame alchemist who's life was turned around. This picture showed a mighty black wolf watching over two lovers sitting on a hill, watching the sun come up in the distance. At the bottom, scribbled in pencil, were the words "I'll protect you" and when Roy had seen what the wolf drew, he knew it was all true.