Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ Her Knight In Shining Armor ❯ Jealousy ( Chapter 19 )

[ 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 Nineteen: Jealousy

When the train arrived we took some time locating all of my luggage. Then piling it on a rented wagon we began the long journey to the house.

“So who are these people you live with?” Nate inquired,

“Well there's Winry, who is an automail mechanic. Then there's Edward, don't mention his height.” I warned. “Ed's younger brother is Al, you'll be able to tell him by the armor he wears.”

“Armor?” Nate looked puzzled.

“Yeah, he wears it all the time. Do me a favor and don't mention it okay?” I looked toward him. He gave me a curious look before nodding.

“So who's the cat for?” Duchess had been quietly sleeping since we left the train station.

“She's for Al.” I could now see the house.

All of the lights were on, `Al's doing.' I mused with a smile. It was good to be coming home.

“Wait here while I make sure they're not where they'll see.” I put down the gifts I'd been carrying and jogged up the drive and into the house.

“Lorna!” Al came running down the stairs into the front hall. “I missed you so much.” He took me into his arms and hugged me tightly.

Oh yeah, it was good to be home. “Alphonse!” I kissed his cheek. “I missed you too but I've gotta bring in the gifts. Where's Ed and Winry?” I moved back to look at him.

“They're in the living room. I was in the library when I saw you coming up the drive.” He brushed my cheek softly, “I love you so much.”

I smiled, “I love ya too, but Al you can't ruin the surprise. Go in yonder with the others alright?”

He nodded then walked into the living room, closing the doors behind him. I walked outside and checked to make sure the curtains were drawn. As always, he'd done the right thing and already closed them.

I strolled out to the end of the drive, “Come on Nate let's get this stuff to my room.”

He nodded then followed me up to the house. I prayed as we climbed the stairs that Duchess wouldn't meow. We ended up having to make several trips. After we'd finished I fed Duchess and gave her some water. I also put the collar around her neck.

“Now, time to introduce you to the family.” I smiled at the word. They had become like my family. Perhaps, if Al would ever ask my hand in marriage, they one day would be.

I opened the doors and ushered Nate into the living room. “Everyone this is Nate. He helped me get the gifts here.”

“We were friends back at Lakeside.” He explained.

Edward moved to stand in front of him. With a glare in his eye Ed griped Nate's hand hard. Ed made sure to use his automail arm. “Nice to meet you.” He grinned wickedly

Nate winced a little but nodded.

Next Winry came forward, “You're the first one we've met from Lorna's past.” Her voice was cheery but she gave me a stern look.

“I'm Al.” He came forward to introduce himself with his usual kindness. Still he seemed to be acting just a little off.

“Well I'd better be going. It was nice to meet all of you.” Nate gave everyone small wave then walked back to the front door.

I showed him to the door and bid him goodnight. I watched until he was down past the drive before returning to the others. `Maybe this was a bad idea.' I thought sorrowfully.

“Who exactly was he?” Edward quizzed like an older brother.

“A neighbor I worked with back at Lakeside.” I felt like I was being interrogated.

Ed grilled me further, “Is he why you couldn't take one of us with you?”

“You know I went to get Christmas gifts!” I yelled hurt by his convictions. I loved Al. Wasn't that clear by now?

I decided to get the worst part over with. “I… invited him for lunch on Christmas day.”

“You what!” Ed was fuming now.

Winry touched his arm to try and calm him, “Lorna why would you do that?” She kindly interrogated me.

I looked to Al who just stood there saying nothing. “He doesn't have anyone.” I sighed.

“Oh so you'll keep him company?” Ed was screaming again.

“It's ain't like that!” I countered loudly, feeling completely alone. “I just don't like to see anyone lonely on Christmas.”

Winry pushed against Edward toward the door. “They need to talk.” She whispered harshly into his ear. He grimaced at me before allowing her to lead him away.

“Alphonse? I'm sorry.” I apologized softly, walking over to him.

He didn't move, didn't touch my cheek or stroke my hair. My heart broke. “I can tell him not to come, if that's what ya want.”

He shook his head slowly, “No, you're right. No one should be by themselves on Christmas.”

He walked over to the sofa and sat down. “He doesn't mean anything to you?”

How could he doubt me? “Please, I'd never do anything to hurt you.” I whispered, moving to sit close.

“Even if that meant staying with me?” Al turned to me, “Even if you didn't want to?”

My lip began to quiver. `Why'd I let Nate help me? Why didn't I just try to make it own my own?'

“Please don't doubt my love for you.” I took his arm with both my hands. “I couldn't bear it if ya didn't trust me.”

Now he moved to put an arm around me. “I just don't know why you wouldn't go for someone like that.” Al stroked my back gently. “You deserve so much more than I can give.”

I leaned against him with my eyes closed. “Please don't say that Al. You're more than I could ever deserve, more than I've ever hoped for.”

He held me close. I wanted to stay like that forever, to be wrapped in his love until the end of time.

“I'm sorry I doubted you.” He whispered into my ear.

I was still leaning up against him, but now he was warm. I looked up into his face. “I love ya.” I uttered, before lifting up to kiss his lips.

He brought his hand around behind my head holding it in place. He moved back for a moment then kissed me again. I didn't want to move from there. I wished the kiss could last forever. But as all moments do, it ended.

I moved back down to cuddle with him. “Christmas Eve's tomorrow.” I mentioned softly. He nodded then kissed my head.

“You'll love your gift.” I added quietly.

“What I'd like,” He told me, “would be to stay here with you all day. Just like this.”

I didn't move but strained my eyes to see his face, “Why?”

He smiled down at me, “Because I can feel you here.” He moved to kiss me again. “I love being here.”

I thought for a moment, `If only Al could actually be here. Then we could kiss and hold each other like this for real.'

“I wish Ed weren't so mad about Nate.” I said, almost as if to myself.

“He'll get over it.” Al comforted, stroking my arm. “He's just worried about how I'm taking it.”

I nodded then looked up into the sky, “What a lovely rainbow.”

Al glanced up too. I stood and walked away from the tree. It was so vibrant in color. I laid down on the snow still staring at it, and then at the clouds.

Al came to lie beside me. “It's beautiful.” He breathed.

I moved closer turning to lie on my side. He put one of his arms around me as I placed my head on his chest. I listened to his heartbeat as though it were a rhythm beat out by a drum.

“Alphonse,” I whispered softly.

“Hmm?” He mumbled.

“I missed ya while I was away.” My eyes closed lazily.

His hand gently rubbed my back. “When I saw you crying, I knew you needed to wake up.”

I propped up on my elbows to look down at him. `My dream Al couldn't have awakened me. Could he?' Then I wondered aloud, “Why didn't ya come to me?”

“You wouldn't let me remember?” His eyes looked deep into mine. “You said you didn't want me to come to you.”

I shook my head, “No, I mean, why didn't ya cross the river?”

He pulled me down to lay against his chest again. “I couldn't.”

His fingers ran though my hair.

`He could-a come to me.' I thought sorrowfully, but didn't want to say anything. This was, after all, only a dream.

Author's notes

Joy: Sorry Al.

Al: Couldn't we just live happily ever after?

Joy: No Way! I can't write just nice stuff all the time. I LOVE to write about things with conflict. That's why I'm writing about you two.

Al: What does that mean!

Joy: Lorna still doesn't know your secret.

Al: Moans

Joy: You two are so much alike!