Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ Finding ❯ Meeting Russell ( Chapter 26 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
The days seemed to pass by to slow for Ed. He watched the window and the phone for any sign or word from Winry on Lilly's condition. Celine had tooken him to town to cheer him up and got rewarded with a few laughs from the boy. She knew that Ed's 18th birthday was coming up and she wanted him to be in a good mood once it came. Finally, after a few days of morning Lilly's departure, Ed was smiling and laughing with her and Al again. Ed had agreed to have a party for his birthday, but more than anything he wanted Lilly to be there with him. He knew that it wasn't possible but that didn't keep him from thinking it and saying it out loud. He thought about her each day and even though he was hurting on the inside, he knew that he couldn't dwell on it. He knew that it was good for him to keep dwelling on Lilly, knowing it won't help the fact that she is gone and was incapable of comunicating with him or others. He knew he had to pretend that it didn't hurt as much so he woulsn't hurt.

Celine had decided to go get Ed's birthday present after she asked Al to keep Ed occupied. She walked into town and went from shop to shop to find the perfect gift. After going to a million places, she decided that if she shoped for herself maybe she might find something for Ed by accident. She had been planing to get a new watch for some time and decided that it would be a good time to get one. She found a small clock shop on the corner and walked in. To her surprise, there were to many clocks to choose from so she walked up to the desk for assitance. Two boys came up to her. Both blonde and cute. The oldest one looked about 18 and the younger one looked about 15 or 16.

"Hello, my name is Celine and I am looking for a watch that will look good on me." Celline said.

"My name is Russell Tringum and this is my brother Fletcher. We can help you." The oldest one said.

Suddenly Ed and Al busted into the shop. Al was out of breath and Ed was running stright towards Celine.

"What did you get me?" Ed yelled and took Celine's bags then began digging through them.

"Al! You were suppost to be keeping him occupied and for your information, Edward.." Celine snatched her bags back. "I haven't gotten you anything!"

Ed laughed as Al had a sorry look on his face while scratching the back of his head. Ed looked over at the two boys and his smile got bigger.

"Russell! Fletcher! How have you been?" Ed yelled as he shook both their hands and Al followed.

"We bought this shop and decided to stop useing Alchemy. After all that happened, we thought it would be best to lay off of Alchemy for awhile. We haven't missed it much. I didn't know you two were here? Is this where you live?" Russell asked.

"Yep!" Al said.

"Wait, you guys know eachother?" Celine asked.

"Yeah, just like you, we helped these two out." Ed said.

"Does this mean I get a disscount on my watch?" Celine asked then they all laughted.

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Fletcher came up with an idea to close the shop for the day and have lunch with their old and new friends. They all ate at a near resturant and told eachother what they have been up to. Celine had told Russell all about how she meet the brothers and why she is around now. Russell listened and found himself stareing at her breast more than her face. Celine didn't seem to notice or just didn't care. Ed, on the other hand, did.

After lunch, Russell asked Celine if she wanted to go out sometime and Celine agreed only to have Ed give her an evil look. Once they got back home Ed had to tell Celine what was on his mind. They went to Ed's room and Ed closed the door.

"How could you say yes to a guy that is only interrested in having sex with you?!? You deserve better!" Ed yelled.

"I said yes to you a year ago didn't I!?!" She yelled in defence. "Plus it feels good to have a guy stare at you once on a while. It makes me feel attractive and like I still have a good chance to have a boyfriend."

"But why him? He only wants you for sex!"

"How do you know?!? Did he say that?!? Why do you care anyways?!?" Celine asked.

Ed turned away from her and blushed. Once his blush left he turned back to her and pushed her out the door. He slamed it then opened it an slamed it again.

"Why the hell did you do it twist?!?" Celine yelled at Ed who was standing on the other side of the door.

"Once for saying yes to him, and once for saying yes to me a year ago!" Ed yelled back.

"FINE!!!"

"FINE!!!"

At the same time both stomped away from the door.

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Celine went out with Russell three days in a row. She always came back laughing. Ed waited for her arrival each night and always asked the same question.

"Did you have sex with him?"

And Celine's answer was always the same.

"No!"

But tonight was different. Celine came home with a smile and her hair messed up. Her clothes were half on and half off. Ed walked up to her and before he could say anthing, Celine answered his usual question.

"Yes.."

Ed watched as she walked to her room and close the door. Ed had a shocked look on and at the same time was jealous and envyous. He didn't know exactly why, but he knew he felt it.

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The next morning Celine invited Russell over. Before Ed could say hello, Russell had Celine's door closed and locked. Moments later, Celine's and Russell's sexual crys came into the hallway. Ed watched the door and had an angry face on. Suddenly he heard Celine yell out Russell's name and all got quiet. Just when Ed thought it was over he heard them go at it again only this time the bed began to squeak. Ed watched the door a while longer then walked to his room. He had suddenly became very hard and knew that Lilly wasn't there to help him adjust. So he did it himself.

An hour later, Winry called. Ed ran to the phone once Al knocked on his door and told him who it was. Ed picked up the phone and said a quick hello.

"Ed, she isn't doing anything new. I don't know what eles to try. Do you want me to keep her here a while longer or bring her back?" Winry said on the other line.

"You mean she hasn't changed at all, even after all this time?" Ed said in a worryed voice.

Russell and Celine walked out of Celine's room just as Ed had said this. Celine walked over to him with Russell following her and had his hand firmly on her butt.

"I'm sorry, Ed." Winry said.

"Bring her home. I want to see her. I need to see her." Ed said.

"We will be there in two days. I want to pack her thing and get someone over here to help me get her there. I'll send for Armstrong again."

"Thanks for everything, Winry. Your a good friend. I only wish Lilly could say that too."

With that Ed hung up the phone.

Winry hung up and turned to Lilly. She sat in the bed and stared out the window. Winry walked up to her and spoke to her softly as she turned her head to face her.

"Lilly, I'm taking you back to Ed. He misses you and wants you with him. I know that you still love him, you just have to find that and remember it."

Winry, you have to help me. I don't know what to do. I don't understand why I'm here and why I can't hear you. I want to move and to speak but nothing seems to work. Please help me. I'm so scared. I feel so alone and lost. I want to go home. I wish Ed was here. I wish I could see him and have him near me. I don't understand what's going on and why I'm here. I don't understand anything. I don't remember what made me this way. I only remember Ed leaving.

What are you saying? I can't hear you. Keep talking and maybe I can read your lips. It's so hard. What are you saying. Wait...I know you still love him, you just have to find that and remember it. Love who? Love who, Winry? Who do I love? Why can't I remember it? I just had all my memories but now only some remain. Who is it that I love? I want to know who it is. Why can't I remember? Why is it getting so hard? It shouldn't be this hard to remember something this important. Why would I forget someone that I love? Who do I love?

Wait a minute, I can't remember anything. I can't remember that girl's name. I can't remember my name. I can't remember...




IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE STORY

Incase you a wondering, Lilly is fading away inside her own body and she is slowly losing her memories. If she doesn't find a way to get herself to gain control of her body soon, she will fade out and her body will die. Lilly will be no more.