A/N: And without further procrastination, here's the finale:

100. Let's hurry over there

"Can't this damned train go any faster?" Ed complained loudly to anyone who would listen. He crossed his arms and sank lower into the seat. Normally, Al would scold his brother about his impatience, or for disrupting the other passengers, but in this case, he was just as anxious to reach their destination. At the scalding look they received from the stern woman across the aisle, however, Al decided to try calming his brother down.

"It'll be fine, brother," he said slowly and in what he hoped was an understanding voice. Ed glared, but didn't say anything. Al pressed his advantage. "It's just a due date, an educated guess at the best. She might not actually go into labor for another week."

"I still can't believe Colonel Shithead-" Ed returned to his old nickname for the president when he was angry "-dragged us out to Central for that stupid meeting! I'm an alchemist, not a diplomat, and all I did was sit there!" Ed grumbled, slouching lower in his seat.

Al averted his eyes and grinned. Ed had always been oblivious; several of the court ladies among the party from Drachma had been very taken with Ed, while he- the epitome of the faithful husband- hadn't noticed them from the chairs they sat in. They were also far more agreeable than their reputations would lead one to believe. President Mustang knew Ed's popularity, and he'd be damned if he ignored that potential advantage, regardless of Fullmetal's marital status. Al frowned at the slightly underhanded technique, but pushed it from his mind.

The train finally reached the rolling hillside that the Elrics called home, and Ed started gathering their stuff. He was already standing in the aisle when the train finally stopped. Al ran after him as he leapt onto the platform. Winry's friend Paninya was waiting for them. Ed was already standing with her when Al found him. "Thank God, Edward, I was afraid you'd stay the night in Central," she sighed in relief.

"Well?" Ed demanded impatiently.

"Get going! Her water broke twenty minutes ago! Nelly's with her but-"

"Al! What are you waiting for? Let's hurry over there!"

Al shrugged as he ran past Paninya. It was going to be a long night.

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