Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ Her Knight In Shining Armor ❯ Big Brother ( Chapter 27 )

[ 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 Twenty Seven: Big Brother

“How does she know all that?” Ed's voice was outside my door. I'd woken the next day, still in pain. Al had brought me through the back door, then upstairs and tucked me in.

“She had a dream brother.” Al tried to explain.

“But how could she dream what really happened?” Ed sounded as though he didn't believe what he was hearing.

I tried to sit up but found the pain was too much. “Ed.” I called as loudly as my chest would allow.

The door flew open and he rushed in. “What happened?” Edward looked mad, though not as much as I'd expected. “We found the gifts we'd given you on the front steps this morning.”

“I… didn't think ya'd want me to have them… after what I did.” Tears rolled down my cheeks.

“Why didn't you come in?” His arms were crossed.

Al stood in the doorway and I could see Winry behind him.

“I didn't know if ya'll'd want me here.” I wiped away the tears quickly.

Ed turned to the door, “Out!” They both obeyed the order, closing the door.

He looked back at me, “You come here, win Al's heart. Make him live like a normal person forcing me to like you.”

I opened my mouth to say something but he put a hand over it. “Then you find out the truth, leave only calling once which broke his heart. Now you come back, return what we gave you without so much as a word and leave again. You don't even make it a mile without collapsing causing Al to have to find you and bring you back.”

He paused for a moment, “Now Al's got his hopes up again. What do you plan on doing next?”

I looked at him trying to find the words. “I love Al. I'll do whatever he wants me to.” My voice broke as I continued, “If he wants me to leave I'll go and never come back.”

Edward took a seat on the side of the bed. “Is that what you really want? To stay here knowing the two of you can never marry, never have children. Are you willing to give up so much for him?” He paused, “You can't keep changing your mind. If you leave again it could destroy him.”

I moved my hand to grasp Ed's real one, “That's what I want, to stay here by him, like you and Winry have. To stand beside him, let him know he's loved.”

A sad smile crossed Ed's face. “Then you'd better keep this.” He whispered barely auditable. He took my hand and slipped the rose ring back on my finger. “I didn't tell Al you left it.”

Ed leaned down and hugged my neck. I winced as the pain returned.

“What happened?” He frowned.

I turned my head away. I didn't want to tell him what I'd gotten myself into. It was too painful.

“Look.” He ordered moving my chin with his hand, “If you're going to be my sister you can't keep secrets from me.”

I smiled, “Sister?”

“Yeah,” He confirmed, “If you're going to be the love of Al's life that makes you my sister. Now what happened?”

My eyes shut for a moment before I began, “A guy, at Lakeside.”

Edward glared so I continued, “We were goen out and he wanted to… I wouldn't let him and he got mad.”

“What's his name?” Ed demanded.

I shook my head. “Don't matter. I got away, that's enough.”

“I need a name.” His voice was cold with anger, not aimed at me, but toward the man who'd hurt me.

“No.” I begged, “He's got too many connections. Please Ed, he doesn't know where I am now. I don't want anyone hurt.”

Edward stared at me hard, “You'll tell me, if he comes here?”

I smiled, “Alright big brother, I'll let ya know.”

He grinned then stood and went to the door quietly. “You two hear all that?” Ed opened the door.

There was Al and Winry listening in. “Uh, yeah Ed.” Winry stood straightening her shirt. Then she looked at me with a warm smile. “Nice to have you home again.

Edward led her downstairs as Al walked in and closed the door.

“You'll stay?” He asked stroking my hair.

“As long as you'll let me.” I whispered.

Alphonse fixed my ring later that night. It didn't take much time for my heart to heal as well. It had been strained, but with Al close by it healed.

Having to stay in bed didn't agree with me. After a few days I'd grown fidgety. Edward wouldn't allow Al to stay in my room at night. He said it looked bad. In truth I think he just didn't like the idea of not being able to watch us. He was wary of his younger brother's heart, especially since Al forgave me without a second thought.

That meant that my dream world was lonely. Without Alphonse there it had become as boring as my room. Yet he was close enough that he could watch me in the dreams. I was careful not to act too down or upset; afraid it would make him worry.

Author's Notes

Lorna: They forgave me…

Joy: Yeah, I'm a sucker for a happy ending.

Al: But you're still hurt Lorna.

Joy: Don't worry about it. The next chapter is Hope.