Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ Her Knight In Shining Armor ❯ Christmas Kiss ( Chapter 14 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

I do not own the characters Ed, Al, Winry or the basis for their past history. They belong to the creators of Full Metal Alchemist. I also don't own any of the fairytales mentioned. I don't own much of anything…

Warning: There will be some references made to the show. It won't give away anything about the ending… I don't think… Anyway there will be threats of rape and murder. Not too vivid though.

There will also be spelling mistakes due to where Lorna originates from. I allowed some spelling error because it's words she would use. And I don't want any flames on it. I'm from where she's from so I just had her speak the way I do!

Chapter Fourteen: Christmas Kiss

The days passed slowly from then until the week before Christmas. Winry and I went up into the attic and found many antique ornaments, dishes, decorations, and also a fake tree.

“Christmas trees are supposed to be real.” Edward grumbled, helping me figure out where all the branches went.

“Well they were always fake at my house.” I countered, stretching to place one of the taller limbs in the right slot.

“Alphonse! Where are you? We could use some help!” I exclaimed, turning to find him in the corner looking through a photo album.

“Huh? Oh yeah.” He put the book aside and came to assist. The tree we'd found was actually taller than Al himself. I marveled as he placed the top on.

“Well.” Edward stated, in a rather pleased tone. “It's together.”

We stood around and looked at it for a moment making a few adjustments to the limbs here and there.

“I think it looks wonderful.” Winry proclaimed, standing beside Ed.

I watched out of the corner of my eye as he wrapped an arm around her waist. `He does love her.' I thought smiling.

Then I turned my attention to Al who was also watching his brother.

I tugged at Al's arm and we turned to leave. “Where are you two going?” Edward scoffed, removing his arm.

“Oh, nowhere.” I gave him a honey coated smile then placed my hand in Al's.

“Lorna needs some fresh air.” He explained, gently squeezing my hand.

I put on a jacket and we went outside to sit on the front porch. It was so much colder than winters back home. Once in a great while we'd have real snow. But mostly it would just ice over making driving impossible.

I pushed off with my feet allowing the swing to sway a little. Then I moved to sit on my legs and curl up against Al who put an arm around me.

`This is Heaven.' I thought to myself. `Being here with him is paradise. I could stay like this always.'

“Lorna.” He brought me back to reality.

“Hmm?” I mumbled.

“You don't mind the armor too much, do you?” He was watching the horizon. “It doesn't bother you?”

I shook my head. “Why should it?” He was my world, and if it was contained in that armor, so be it.

“I mean, I can't kiss you. Like brother can Winry.” I glanced up at him and saw he was looking down at me. He moved a finger across my lips. It was ice cold but I didn't care.

“Kissing's overrated.” I replied simply. “Being with you means more than being able to kiss someone else.”

Al seemed to shift a little.

“There are plenty of guys in this world Al.” I started softly, “But you're the only one I want.”

I could almost feel his heart breaking. It didn't matter to me what we couldn't do. All that did matter was that I was with him.

“I love you.” I whispered, moving up to kiss the cold cheek of the helmet.

When I moved back he stroked my face. His gauntlets were freezing but I didn't shiver. Love moved his hand, and that same love kept me warm.

“I wish I could…” He shook his head as I lay back down next to him.

“If wishes were horses then beggars would ride.” I quoted.

“What?” He was puzzled, unsure of what I'd said.

“If wishes were horses then beggars would ride.” I looked up at him. “It's from an old nursery rhyme back in my world. I can't remember the rest but I like that part.” I giggled and he laughed.

That would be the end of our sorrowful conversation outside. I didn't want it to continue anyway. It was too depressing for such a wonderful day. Then, like so many times before, I slipped off into my dream world.

“Lorna.” I opened my eyes. Al was beside me wrapping his arms around me as we sat in the snow.

It had become winter here, but it wasn't cold. I was wearing a simple sweater and jean skirt. He wore a turtleneck and pants.

“Can I, kiss you?” He asked looking down, not at my eyes, but my lips. I smiled nodding.

I rose as he bent his head down. Our lips met slowly. There were no shooting stars. No triumphant music in the background. It was a simple kiss, like the one Prince Charming had used in so many fairy tales to wake the sleeping princess.

Al lifted his head back up, eyes still shut. “Hmm.” He mumbled as a smile crossed his face.

I settled back down beside him looking out at the snow. `If only this weren't a dream.'

“Why, do you say it's overrated?” He questioned placing a kiss on my head.

“Because,” I explained, “That ain't what love's about. Being with you is what I love. A kiss is just a way of showing it, like giving gifts or flowers. It's not the whole purpose of love.”

“I wish…” He started again as I closed my eyes. “I wish I could leave that suit forever.” His voiced seemed pained.

I moved to sit up. “Al, I love you as you are. It doesn't matter if ya feel you have to wear the suit.”

He shook his head and looked away.

“Winry doesn't care about Ed's arm and leg.” I offered.

“Of course not, she loves automail.” He tried to make it seem like a joke, but it couldn't cover the hurt in his voice.

I placed a hand on his cheek and moved his face to look into mine. “And I love that armor.” I kissed him again softly on the lips, then paused a moment before kissing him again.

He enveloped me in his arms as if not wanting to let go. A moment later I backed up for air.

“What if that was all there was to me?” His eyes were clouding over.

“But it's not.” I confirmed. “There's so much more to you Al.” I kissed him again, this time a little harder. He had to believe I loved him. I couldn't afford to loose him.

Author's notes

Winry: So… What's going on with me and Ed?

Joy: You'll see, next chapter.

Ed: Well then let's get on with it!

Joy: You sure you want to Edward?

Ed: What does that mean?