Author's Note: (This was originally updated last Nov, 24, 2013.) As I stated in the previous chapter, I'm in the process of rewriting all my stories yet again. To add and change some scenes to make it better and as you know, this chapter and the one before it was the final chapter which I ended up cutting in half because of it's length to balance it's chapters, I also stated in the previous chapter so you probably know that by now. Still, this chapter is longer than the first three though. :D

If you have just read this recently, know that I'm very happy to know you have taken the time to read this simple story of mine and I hope you like this. If you have already read this before the update, I just want you to know that I did not change anything but the errors I saw. Well, I added some scenes on the last chapter but didn't overly change it so it's still the same. This will probably be my last update regarding this story since I'll be moving on revising my other stories as well as writing new ones in a later time.

Now, enough of me babbling about and let's just begin this chapter. But first, as tradition, I would like to thank you for reading the previous chapters and hope you'll like this story.

Disclaimer: Again, I don't own FMA nor it's characters. (excluding my OC's of course.) :)

~~~ Fairy Tale ~~~

Chapter Four: Towards a New Generation

= Elsewhere =

" Look! Look! We're already at the top! It's like we could touch the sky! " A young boy with blond hair shouted as he ran around the top of the hill in circles excitedly.

" Yeah! We won this race! " A young blonde haired girl said just as eager. Then she looked down the hill. " Hurry up! Hurry! " She added before she ran around with her brother.

" Hey! You two stopped running around this instance before you both get hurt! " Edward scolded as he ran towards the hill top, panting heavily as he tried to keep up.

" Don't they remind you of us when we were younger, brother? " Alphonse said as he ran beside him.

Edward looked at him exhaustively, " Yeah. Who would've known that it would come back to haunt us as we got older. "

" I find it weird that you've been outran by your own children when they surely got their energy from you. " Winry said just as exhausted.

"I think they're far worse than me since I think they all got our energy when we were younger... " Edward started before panting and gasping hard, "... Or maybe I'm just not as young as I used to be." he breathed out afterwards as they neared the top.

" Miss the days when you were young and short? " Winry said teasingly. Reminded by their past, Alphonse couldn't help but smile at them. " Yeah I do..." Edward replied absentmindedly due to exhaustion, then his eyes grew as he realize something.

" Gah! I admitted that I was short! " He suddenly said exasperatedly. The others couldn't help but laughed at his outburst.

As they finally reached the top of the hill. Edward was panting out heavily and he collapse to the ground and laid back down the grass, completely exhausted from the long way up. His children then came running towards him and slumped down on his stomach hard with a thud making him groan in pain.

Winry and Alphonse laugh at the look of them. Then they proceeded on looking at the view surrounding them, like they did when they were kids.

" It's still as beautiful as it was, even though it's been years ago... when we were still young. " Alphonse said as he eyed the same sceneries when he was but a young boy.

Winry smiled and was about to nod in agreement when she suddenly look back and saw Edward laughing with their children, " No, I think it's even gotten better. " She replied happily.

Alphonse looked at her then to his brother and smiled, " I stand corrected. You're right, It does look a lot better now. " He said, nodding in agreement.

Winry laid down beside Edward and kiss him on his cheek. " You seem to be enjoying yourself. "

Edward smiled at the sudden kiss and leaned his side of his body closer to hers. Then they saw their children got out some papers and crayons, " The children really reminds me of us. Look, they even started on drawing their dreams on paper as well. " He said as he and Winry watched their children in amusement. They were even copying the way they did theirs. Hiding their visualize dreams from them and their sibling's stare.

Alphonse joined in and sat beside the kids. " Can't your uncle take a look at your dreams? " He teased as the children eyed him cautiously.

" No, we're keeping it a secret until we grow up too! " The young girl said as she hid the paper on her back, making Alphonse grin. " Just a peek? " He continued to tease as he took away some of their crayons.

" No! It must be kept a secret. We will do everything that mom, dad and you uncle Al did back then as well! " The young boy started. His sister nodded, " Or else our dreams might not come true! " She added.

Seeing the young kids cute yet insistent glare, Alphonse gave in to them," Fair enough. I'll leave you two to finish up your drawings then. " He said with a wide smile on his face as he handed their crayons back and moved towards his brother and Winry's position and they all watched with eager eyes as the kids started finishing up their drawings once more.

They were definitely just like them. Like Edward who is Stubborn and Persistent, Like Alphonse who was both Gentle and Stern and Like Winry, who is Cheerful and Imaginative. And amusingly, all their energies combined so they're more dangerous than them when they were their age.

" No luck? " Edward asked as Alphonse nodded and replied, " Nope. I guess we'll have to wait till they dig it up and let them show it to us when they get older. "

" Speaking about digging dreams up... Why don't we dig up ours right now? " Winry suggested as the brothers nodded. They then stood up and went to the spot where they buried their dreams.

Edward and Alphonse both bent down to their knees and started digging. They smiled at one another as they found it and after counting three seconds, they lifted their dreams up together and placed it on the ground beside them.

Winry bent down on her knees beside their makeshift treasure box and proceeded on wiping off the excess dirt from it. Once she was done cleaning it, she looked up at Edward and Alphonse and saw them nod, then she turned to her children and she saw that they had finished drawing their dreams up and has already folded their paper in half to conceal it's contents from prying eyes. They had been eagerly watching them dig their dreams out earlier and were now looking at the treasure box curiously.

Seeing the children really eager, Winry beckoned them to come closer and once the kids respond and sat beside her did she look at them with a smile, " Edwin, Ellie, Do you want to open it? " Hearing that, the children looked up at her with wide smiles.

" You want us to open it? " Edwin uttered excitedly. He looked at his sister and she was sharing his excitement. " Can we really, mom? "

Winry nodded, " Yes, you can..." She started as she gently pulled her children closer to her for a loving embrace, " We're just as excited to find out if our dreams did come true as you two are..." She added as the kids nodded.

Then they cheerfully went towards Winry's old pencil case, leaning down and after taking a deep breath to suppress their excitement, they soon opened it and curiously look at it's contents alongside their parents and their uncle.

As expected, the papers looks kind of worn out and it has yellowed edges. Some of it's color faded with age and some dirt managed to get in so it's a bit dirty but nonetheless, it was still intact even after the hard, long years that has passed.

Winry took the papers out carefully and dusted the excess dirt from it gently before she slowly opened the the folded papers with care. She smiled as she saw the first drawing... it was Alphonse's.

" Looks like our first Dream is from Alphonse. " Winry said as she showed the picture to the rest of the group.

His drawing was quite simple yet cute, he was ridding on a train and traveling towards the east, there were even a lot of cats on board the train. Which was to be expected since they all knew how Alphonse's fascination with cats are, but there was one cat that stood out the most, not because it was just on his head, but it was also a small black and white cat...

Then the others smiled at him as Winry gave the drawing back to Alphonse.

" It looks like your dream came true in a way..." Edward said as he and Winry nodded at Alphonse who was contemplating at his drawing.

" Yeah... I did managed to go around the whole country of Xing, two years after we regained our bodies back. I've always wondered what the people past the dessert in the East do on their free time and what they looked like when I was young. I grew more curious about them when I learned that they specialize in Healing alchemy.

" ... And as for the white and black cat on your head. I bet it implies that it meant you also met May Chang and her little black and white cat, Shao Mei " Winry added.

" That's definitely it. It's definitely not a coincidence. Especially since you stayed there at Xing longer than originally planned. " Edward teased as Alphonse blushed, " I just wanted to see a black and white cat most during the time I drew this so it is just a coincidence. " He said in defense but his brother just grinned at him, slyly, " Is that so? "

" Fine, it was a great coincidence and I am thankful that I met May. She thought me a lot of Xingnese History and even managed to teach me the basics of Alkahestry that's why I stayed longer in Xing than planned because I was studying a different style of alchemy. " Alphonse explained.

" Alright, Al. Don't need to get yourself worked up. We believe you. " Edward said, with hints of disbelief still hidden behind his grin. Alphonse let out a sigh and he thought that his brother will not let it go.

Winry then decided to change the topic since it was beginning to make Alphonse feel awkward, " So, Al... How's Ling and Lan Fan doing when you last saw them? "

Alphonse looked at her and smiled gratefully at her attempt on changing the topic, " They're still always by each other's side. I've seen them argue about a lot of other things as well lately but they're nothing serious and they always ended making up afterwards. "

Edward raised a brow upon hearing this, " I bet it's Ling's fault one way or another. "

Alphonse looked at his brother and sheepishly nodded, " As much as I hate to say it. That was mostly the case. I often hear from May how silly Ling can be even though he's already an emperor for years now. There were times when he left the palace grounds without any word or guards with him just to eat at a local restaurant, sometimes even fainting in the middle of the streets because of hunger, then there were times he ditch work and head straight to the kitchen, but most of the time, I even heard this from Lan Fan herself that Ling usually avoids paperwork regarding all the people of Xing at all costs saying that it's too much work. "

" ... And that, reminds me of the Colonel... Er, I mean the Fuhrer now. " Edward said as he shuddered in disgust upon being reminded by his former superior, then he smiled despite himself, since he has always considered Roy as also one of his closest friends even if he states it otherwise.

" Ling does remind me of Fuhrer Mustang at times but as far as the fights and quarrel's between him and Lan Fan are, they usually remind me of you and Winry, Brother. I saw Ling fell down with a wrench when she hit him square in the face once too. " Alphonse said teasingly.

" Alright... moving on. " Edward said suddenly as Alphonse grinned at him. Winry shook her head at the look of them, but shrugged it off and decided on picking up the second drawing. Opening it's folds gently, she smiled wide as she saw who it was from. It, was her dream.

" Looks like it's my turn. " Winry said as she looked at her drawing for a minute, reminiscing at the memory when she first drew it.

Then Edward asked, " So what did you draw, Winry? " Winry looked at him for a few seconds and smiled at the group before she showed her drawing to them.

Her drawing was bright and colorful, it seems like her drawing was almost about exactly the same scene they were now living right now. It shows that she, Edward and Alphonse, alongside three blond kids that look exactly like them under the shade of same tree, seemingly looking like they were telling each other their buried dreams, under the bright sky.

" Whoa, it's almost like you actually drew the exact thing we were doing now. " Alphonse said amazed at the coincidence.

" I'm curious about that other child that looks so much like Al. Does that imply that he and May will get married any time soon and that child in Winry's drawing would be his first kid? " Edward said, looking at his brother teasingly again.

Alphonse let out a groan as the conversation managed to end up against him yet again, " I'd rather not go thinking that far ahead. " he simply stated, trying to avoid Edward's insults with his tongue. His stance, clearly stating that he doesn't believe him.

" Though, I also do believe that my drawing and Ed's suggestion concerning you, Al. It might really happen since we had noticed that you and May are close. " Winry insisted making Alphonse sigh, " Oh, don't tell me that you'll be teasing me about it as well, Winry. "

" I'm not. But who knows? Maybe my drawing does show our future children. " Winry deduced.

" You even drew the two kids like Edwin and Ellie... How'd you know if we had children, they would be blond? " Edward said as he embraced their two kids.

Winry looked at him lovingly, " I've always thought that either you or Alphonse would have a high chance in becoming my husband. But what I did not know then is that it'll be you..." She replied as she went near Edward and sat beside him.

" How did I fall for a short guy with a short temper? " She added, giving it a thought as she embraced her children lovingly.

" I am not short tempered... and neither am I small anymore. " Edward responded. Trying his best to calm down.

" Yes you grew tall, but you still have the same short temper when we were young. I can see you fuming about it right now. " Winry replied with a grin.

" Am not! " Edward said childishly.

" Are too! " Winry said just as childishly.

Then Edward and Winry started to bicker at one another loudly. One insult followed by another. Seemingly never ending.

Edwin and Ellie decided to go near to Alphonse for protection while they all laughed sheepishly. Edward and Winry hasn't change much that's for sure.

Edward and Winry kept on bickering for a few more minutes and only stopped when they noticed that Alphonse was opening the last drawing with Edwin and Ellie, The last dream visualized by Edward.

Alphonse and the kids smiled looking at what his brother, their father, drew his future to be. A few seconds later, he turned the picture around to show it to their favorite bickering couple.

Edward's drawing was vast, behind him was a large world, which may imply that he wants to learn new things by traveling around the world. Then beside him was Alphonse and Winry, behind them were a lot of weird human drawings that looked liked sticks, behind his artistic talents, that would probably mean that they made a lot of new friends along the way. He even drew his mother and father smiling from a distance.

For the Brothers... After all the pain, loss and suffering since they lost their mother, lost their arm, leg and an entire body. Their journey began. As cruel as it was in the beginning, they met a lot of new friends who wishes to see them regain their lost limbs in the end and enemies they had to stop along the way. Though their enemies grew stronger in each battle, their allies, both friends and even once foes, stood beside them till the very end, offering their support and strength, helping them overcome the greatest challenge in their lives and honoring the day they had finally achieve their goal, when they got back what they loss and go back to the place where they belong. To their Home.

It was the perfect dream that came true right now... That was what everyone was thinking as they saw that.

" Hey Fullmetal, I knew you'd be here. " Someone suddenly said from behind them.

Hearing that familiar voice, Edward looked back and smirked at him, " Still have that cocky grin on your face, Colonel... No, It's Fuhrer now isn't it? " He said as Roy smiled.

" You still have that pride in you, I see. Still barking at your superior up until now... You haven't changed at all, Fullmetal." Roy said sarcastically.

" Likewise. " Edward countered then they laughed at one another.

" It's nice to meet you, sir but what do we owe you for this surprise visit? " Alphonse asked happily, " ... and wait a minute. How on Amestris did you even found us? This was our special hideout. " Edward added in astonishment.

Roy helped Riza and the kids up before he looked at Alphonse to answer his questions. " Maes, Ria and Ryo really wanted to hang out with Edwin and Ellie again and thought that since Riza and I had some free time this weekend, we thought about visiting you guys since it has been awhile since we last spoke so we thought it would be for best to catch up with the lost time. "

Then Roy looked at Edward, " As for your question, Fullmetal... know that we originally came here first to see this famous destination site for it's said to have a magnificent view in Resembool as well. I have been hearing it from the train we boarded this morning and as I recall, your brother said the same thing, so we were curious. " He started as he approach the large tree and slowly placed his right hand on it's barks. " ... But then I wonder why make this usually famous site your special hideout. " He added as he looked back the group.

" Because this special place grants your dreams! " Ellie said as she approach her favorite uncle, excluding Alphonse that is. Roy bent down to her eye level curiously, " Does it really? " He asked innocently and smiled as he saw her nod and grin ecstatically.

" What do you mean about that? " Maes asked as he, Ria and Ryo approached Edwin and Ellie.

" We are curious about it too! " Ria said innocently as she went to her father and hold him in his leg for support. She then realize that she wasn't much fond of high places such as this but what Ellie said made her curious to forget her fear at the moment as well.

Edwin looked at them, " Well, Mom, Dad and Uncle Al made this tradition to visualize our dreams when we're still kids and draw them in a piece of paper. After that, we'll bury them to the ground and dig them back up when we grow older to see if our dreams had come true. " He explained.

" So I take that this dreams in paper you spoke of are like seeds that'll supposedly bare fruit as time goes by? " Ryo deduced.

" In a more alchemic standards, then yes. That's exactly it. " Alphonse said as he approach Ryo, " You're growing up to be a very intellectual kid, Ryo. " He said as the child smiled, " Thank you, Uncle Alphonse. "

" Unlike his father. No doubt. " Edward teased as Roy smirked, " Oh, really now. You'd be surprised at how really intellectual I could really be, shorty. "

" Is that a challenge? Let me prove to you how useless you truly are! " Edward said.

" You're on Fullmetal. " Roy said, but before heading straight to him. He noticed that his daughter was tightly clinging to his feet so she lifted Ria in his arms and gently hand her off to Riza, " Care to look after her for awhile sweetheart? Ria doesn't seem to like high places so much. " He said as Riza nodded.

" Though please take it easy on Edward... You don't want him to have another fit. " Riza whispered to his ear, making her husband grin and kiss her on her cheek. " I'll take it easy on him but I won't promise he won't get angry. The littlest of things I say can already make his blood boil. " He whispered back before he headed to face Edward in a bout.

It was only a few minutes since they started their mastery in nature's elements such as magnesium and other chemicals, did they started arguing like little kids.

Riza sighed while Winry rolled her eyes. Up until now, their husbands hasn't change even for a bit.

Then Winry looked at Riza curiously, " Mrs, Riza? How's married life with the kids going, If I may ask? To tell you the truth, it's been tough for me since they've gotten Ed's childish behavior. Though my real problem is the father himself." She said jokingly.

Riza looked at her and smiled. " Hanging around with the kids is one of my favorite past time, but I have the same problem as you when it comes to Roy, because there are times he just act so silly that he sometimes even involves me in his childish games. But he's definitely a pretty sweet guy and a loving father and husband so I couldn't ask for more." She said as Winry nodded. " I guess, I could say the same thing with Ed. Putting aside his tantrums, he has certainly made our life fun. " She said in agreement as they looked at their childish husbands.

Roy and Edward were teasing each other as usual, with the same childish jokes that they've made during the past few years. Guess somethings never change, so in the end Riza and Winry had pull them away from each other before they kill one another. Figuratively, that is.

Then they all sat down the grass, under the shade of the tree and looked eagerly at the beautiful sceneries in front of them. A few moments later, the children decided to play somewhere in the tree while the adults continued to contemplate on their surroundings.

" But I had to hand it to you, Fullmetal this is such a great place. It's very relaxing here. " Roy said as he looked at his former subordinate.

Edward smiled at him, " That's why we love coming back to this place. Apart from the beautiful landscape and sceneries, there's more to this place than just a tourist destination for us. " He said as he looked at the sky.

" You mean your childhood dreams are also buried in this beautiful place? " Riza asked as Edward, Alphonse and Winry nodded.

" Though, it was once buried since we just dug them up earlier to see if our dreams did come true. " Winry clarified.

" ... and it did came true! Look! Look! " Ellie said as she and Edwin gave their treasure box to Roy. In turn, Roy opened the box and viewed it's contents as he, Riza and their kids took a close look on each drawn picture made years ago.

As soon as they're finished looking at the picture's with their children. Riza spoke, " I'm guessing the one with the cats is Alphonse, the most cutest one is Winry... and- "

" The one with the human stick figures is definitely Fullmetal's masterpiece. " Roy finished for her as he grinned at Edward's drawing.

" Like you can draw any better. Why don't you draw something as well? " Edward said with hints of disdain.

Roy just smiled at him in response. Then he eyed his children, Maes, Ria and Ryo who were looking at him proudly and lovingly, then he looked at his wife who was looking at him serenely, he pulled her to his side for a warm embrace as Riza rested her head on his shoulder and relaxed.

Then Roy spoke, " I don't need to draw whatever I think will happen in my future because everything I've always dreamed of having is already within my reach. My family is my future and I wouldn't ask for anything more. Being able to protect my family and just seeing my family happy and loving each other is already a dream come true for me. "

No sooner than he said that, The Elrics all smiled at him admirably and he was ambushed by Maes, Ria and Ryo with tight embraces. " We loved you so much, dear father! " They all said in unison.

Riza too was deeply touched by his words that she was speechless and her eyes were teary. Then she leaned in closer and gave him a quick kiss on his lips. " You, yourself is already a dream come true for me as well, Roy. I just... I love you. " She managed to say making Roy smile genuinely at them. Then he tightened their embrace, " Ha ha, I love you guys more. " He uttered as he kissed his family each on their forehead.

" But I have an idea, why don't you three draw your dreams just like Edwin and Ellie then bury them together? " Roy suggested.

" Yeah, that'll be fun! " Edwin said in agreement. " Yeah! The more the merrier! " Ellie also voiced out her approval.

" Oh, can we really? " Ria asked eagerly. Her brothers showing just as much excitement.

" Of course, here's some papers and crayons that you three can use. " Winry said, handing the materials to them. Roy and Riza's children all cheered happily and began visualizing their dreams in their drawing. While they draw, Edwin and Ellie gave their finished drawings to Alphonse since it was starting to get crumpled by being on their pockets for quite some time now.

Alphonse happily took it from them and placed it carefully into their treasure box. Then the group talked about trivial things as they await for the others to finish their drawings.

A few minutes later, Maes, Ria and Ryo had finally finished their drawings, they folded it and gave them to Winry who added their drawings in their treasure box. Then she gathered everyone and asked to form a big circle and hold each other's hand to repeat the same vows they made more than ten years ago.

" As we moved to a new Generation, Let's promise one another that we will meet up at this hill again at least after ten years. Once the promised day comes, let's all see if our new drawings did managed to come true. and Lets promise one another that no matter what hardships and difficulties we may face and wherever we'll be sometime in our future. We'll always come back home. Together like this once again... as One Family... that I promised with all my heart. " Winry started.

" We promised with all our heart. " The rest followed suit, as one voice with one dream as they voiced out their pledges and then stood up.

" Why don't you kids bury the treasure box this time. " Edward suggested as he looked at the five children whose faces lit up when they heard it.

" Are you sure? " Maes asked for reassurance. His father nodded, " Why not? They are your dreams now children. Hope that your dream's seed will bloom to a wonderful future. " Roy said as the kids looked at one another and smiled.

Edwin and Ellie decided to carry their treasure box down the hole. Then Maes, Ria and Ryo closed the hole. Ending the second generation tradition that will be passed down to their children in their future for another generation to take over eventually.

With satisfied faces, the children looked at one another and shared a heartfelt smile. Then they looked at their respective families and eagerly went to their sides, who welcomed them with open arms as they embraced one another.

Then after basking the warmth between close friends, brothers or comrades and between parent and child. The two families look back down in the beautiful sceneries that Resembool has to offer.

Things haven't changed much it seems... they're still there, at the hilltop... looking at the wonderful view. It seemed even more beautiful than before, because they're still together after all this years but this time, they are not alone and they're now accompanied by one of their closest friends and their Family. They hoped that one day, more people will share their dreams in this sacred place. Knowing that even though the journey in accomplishing your dreams may be long and difficult, you can always count on each other for guidance and protection, even at the most dire times and wherever you may be.

Just look up at the bright sky... Remember that you're not alone in your struggles and know that your family and closest friends are looking at the same wondrous scenery that's also called your home and they'll always be in your heart, giving you all the strength you need for all your dreams to come true.

Fairy tale like dreams such as this could exist if you truly do believe in them. Be they be formed by your promises or drawn on paper. All you have to do is make them happen by not giving up on it and by trying your best to fulfill it. No matter what the circumstances are.

If you don't believe in fairy tales. Then I suggest you'd better start believing in them. For you don't know that maybe one day, you'll say...

" It seems like our Fairy Tale that we've always dreamed off has finally come true... "

~~ Fin ~~

- Fairy Tale, by 11KairiMayumi11 -

Author's Note: And that concludes the revised edition of my story, Fairy Tale and I hope you liked it more than it's first (referring to the 2011 version), since this is heavily change. Majority of the scenes here weren't there from the beginning. Just the very essence of the story remains unscathed... and it's characters. I've used the same characters in the story in this chapter before and just gave them more dialogue here than it's old version because I felt like they needed more airtime. Ha ha~

Again, I would like to apologize if there are still some errors here or it's previous chapters and as well as my other stories. It might be because I write my stories mostly at midnight because it helps me think of better ideas more since I usually write my stories based on what come to my mind first and at midnight, there's lesser distractions but since my eyes are quite tired, I usually miss some spellings and even words at times but I guess they're not that harmful. But I will fix them as soon as I can.

Sending a couple of reviews and faves would really be appreciated but I'm also just as happy that you took some time to read my stories. Again, Thank you so much for reading this story and my next update would probably be Warm Winter but I might make a new story too. Hope to see you on my other stories as well. ;)