We're home, Winry

We're home, Winry

AN: Hi Folks again! Just a couple of things: This is not a romantic fic. No pairings mentioned. Ed and Al are on the other side of the Gate and trying to go home to Resembool. This happens after the movie Conqueror of Shamballa. And note that Amestris is Ed and Al's home world with Central in it.

Disclaimer: I do not own Full Metal Alchemist.

Chapter 1

Brothers

Al stared out into the distance. It had been 2 years since he and his older brother Ed had crossed the Gate to the other side of Amestris.

"What's wrong, Al?" said Ed, appearing out of nowhere.

Al jumped. "Brother, what are you doing here?! I thought you were at Gracia's place visiting Noah?" he said, startled as he saw Ed walking towards him, his hands in his pockets.

"I just came back," was all Ed said. They both stared out into the sunset.

"Are you worried about Winry?" asked Ed, finally turning his head to look at his brother.

"Yeah, she must be sad. We just left her so suddenly. I wish we could go home," said Al, still staring at the sunset. They got up and started walking along the path.

"Al," Ed started to say, "I've been thinking about this for a while," he said, clearly uncomfortable. It was like the time when Al accused Ed of creating a fake mind and soul for him.

"What is it?" replied Al, "You can tell me you know?" His brother seemed tense.

"Yeah. I know. I-I-I- want to find another way to open the Gate," Ed stuttered, "If we can open it again on both sides, I think we'll be able to get home."

"Brother! What are you saying?!" cried Al, "How would we get the Gate open in Amestris open anyway?! And who will close the Gate on this side when we leave?!" he looked at his brother with a startled look.

"I know last time we did it caused a lot of trouble. But I still want to try," Ed replied, "And I-I think we can ask Alphonse's friends to help us." His eyes stared at the ground. Ed was referring to the young man named Alphonse Heiderich that really resembled his brother Al. Alphonse was a rocket engineer and formed a group with his friends that was later accepted by the governement. Ed's memory was fuzzy but he remembered that Alphonse had been shot by a Nazi woman he couldn't remember the name of.

"Y-yeah, I guess," said Al, "And I think we might be able to open the Gate in Amestris ourselves…"

"Fhhh!! Yeah. It won't be easy to face that General Bastard again…I wonder if he's gotten together with Lieutenant Hawkeye yet!" Ed sniggered.

"Brother! It's not polite to call Fuhrer Mustang that! Though it would make sense if they were a couple," replied Al. Silence for a moment.

"C'mon let's go!!" cried Al dragging his brother by the hand along the path.

"Ow! Hey Al stop!!" Ed was sliding along the dirt on his side, "Al! How come you always act like you're the oldest!?'

"Hahaha!! I think it's because I was used to being in a suit of armor and holding you back a lot!!" Al laughed, "Well you're not small anymore!"

"WHO ARE YOU CALLING A SHORT TWIT WHO CAN'T BE SEEN WITHOUT A MAGNIFYING GLASS!!" yelled Ed.

"Brother, I didn't say that at all!!" said Al, sighing, "Let's go!" And dragged Ed all the way to the rocket engineers.

AN: Well folks I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Next will be up really soon. I have a good habit of updating really quickly. And don't forget to review!

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Kazuki theFullMetalwriter