Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ Homecoming ❯ Angel Standing By ( Chapter 2 )

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`Homecoming'

Ch 2 ~Waking Up

 

All through the night I'll be standing over you

All through the night I'll be watching over you

And through bad dreams I'll be right there, baby

Holding your hand, telling you everything is all right

 

Jewel~ “Angel Standing By”

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Soft hands grazed over his body. His bare body. `When did I get undressed?' he thought. `And he who's touching me? 'The hands smoothed over his chest, over his pounding heart. “Ah!!” he moaned as he focused only on the feel of the fingers trailing down his lower abdomen and the soft pair of lips on the back of his neck.

 

The figure behind him to which the hands belonged to suddenly turned to the side, giving him a decent view of who was touching him so intimately. He softly gasped when he saw, and yelled even louder when his lustful assailant's hands trailed down even lower past his stomach to inbetween his thighs.

 

“Alphonse!”

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Edward shot up out of bed, with a gasp, sweat making his skin glisten in the sunlight that filtered through the window of the of the dorm of Central's military base.

 

His chest heaved with his ragged, erratic, breathing; `Whoa, what the hell was I dreaming?' his thinking halted as he discovered where his left hand was- conveniently in between his bare legs. He quickly removed his hand as a blush spread over him, making him as red as the coat he frequently wore. `Okay, I think I know what I was dreaming about…but why was Al there?' His mind trailed off, wondering why the hell his little brother would be in such an erotic dream, touching him…and since when did he have dreams like that at all?!?!

 

He sat up straight in the bed, sweat dripping down his face. He stayed in silence for a moment before said little brother rolled over from next to him and looked up at him with wide, questioning eyes. “Niisan, what's wrong? Are you alright? You sound like you can't breathe.” Al said innocently, looking like a little boy, or a cute little puppy.

 

Ed turned and stared at Al before he remembered where he was, “Oh….uh……hi, Al…. uh, did I wake you?” he asked, trying to change the subject and pushing any thoughts of last night's dream into the back of his mind, and ignoring the slight rapid increase of his heartbeat at the sight of his brother's naked body, `Why did we sleep naked again?

Oh yeah…'

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“Niisan…can….can you sleep here next to me….without anything on?”

“Uh…….w-why?”

“I want to feel your skin Niisan; it's been so long…I think I've forgotten what you've felt like…”

“Heh…..of course, Al. Scoot over.”

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…that was why.

 

“No.” Al answered, sitting up a bit shakily, clutching the blue sheets around him, “I didn't go to sleep; I've been up all night.” Confusion crept across Ed's face, after finally being ABLE to sleep, why wouldn't he? “Why?”

Al looked hesitant and was silent for a moment before he spoke. “I- I was…I was scared.”

 

More confusion accented the elder Elric's features, along with brotherly concern kicking in, “Al, why were you scared?” Al looked even more apprehensive to answer, like he feared what Ed would think if he explained why he was afraid.

 

A blush spread all over his body as he fidgeted sheets, “Get a grip, you can trust him, this is Niisan, remember?” the voice in the back of Al's head questioned. `Yeah, you're right. Brother'll understand, he won't think its stupid or laugh.' He inwardly said, agreeing with his subconscious.

 

He took in a deep breath and let it out in a heavy sigh, “I was afraid, that if I went to sleep, I'd wake up and this'd all be a dream. That I wouldn't really have my body back, and that…and that I wouldn't be able to feel you Niisan. I don't ever want to lose the ability to feel you ever again, Niisan. Not ever.” Edward's eyes widened as Al continued; “Even now I'm still afraid that somehow, I'm dreaming, and that none of this is real, that I'm still trapped in the armor….” Al's voice trailed off, sounding sad and scared.

 

Ed sat in surprise for a moment, before his big brother senses kicked in, and pulled his little brother into a reassuring embrace, though not as tight as the one the night before. Al's eyes widened before he settled himself in Ed's lap and brought his arms around Ed's waist.

 

“Al…you don't have to be scared anymore. This isn't a dream, you really have your body back, and I promise I won't let anything happen to you ever again, okay? I won't be stupid like I was back when we were kids, an as long as I'm alive we'll always be together, alright?” Al pulled back and looked up at his brother, “Alright.” he said, “Thank you, Niisan.” He buried himself in his brother's chest, a genuine smile pulling his lips upward.

 

They held each other like that for a few moments, before Ed caught a glimpse of a clock on the wall, “Heh…looks like we slept in, it's already noon.” he said as he loosened his grip on Al and got out of the bed to search for his clothes, which he had haphazardly strewn over the floor in his haste to get to sleep.

 

Al watched in awe as Ed pulled his clothes on; he knew his Niisan was handsome, but he never thought he could describe him as beautiful. Ed's normally braided hair was let loose today, the blonde locks cascading down around his shoulders sticking to his skin by means of the sweat that was currently making his skin glisten beautifully in the sunlight. Al's eyes wandered even more, gazing across Ed's chest. His muscles were lean, not too big or anything, just right for someone of Edward's….stature.

 

Al's eyes trailed over to the auto-mail, the metal a shiny contrast to his vision, so much so that he had to squint as his gaze kept roaming.

 

There were a handful of scars on Ed's body, the most noticeable, were the ones where his auto-mail met his skin, those being the ones Ed was ashamed about the most. For him, those scars served as a constant reminder of his stupidity and how he put his baby brother in danger. To Al, those scars just proved to him that his brother's body could be altered in any way and he'd still be beautiful. The scars also served as a reminder that Ed would sacrifice anything to keep him safe. `I'm lucky to have a brother like him. He gave up a part of himself to get my soul back from the Gate, to keep me alive. Oh Edward….thank you….' Al became lost in thought as his eyes remained on Ed who was, by now, fully clothed, wearing his traditional black clothes.

 

He looked over to Al, “Hmm…looks like we need to find you something to wear.” Ed stood with his arms folded across his chest, seemingly in deep thought as a serious expression adorned his face. “I know!” he exclaimed as his eyes widened in realization. “I'll be right back!” With that he unfolded his arms and rushed out of the room, leaving Al to wait patiently in the bed.

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Ed came back moments later, carrying a bundle of clothes under his arm. “OK,” he said as he laid out everything on the bed- some white boxers, loose-fitting hospital pants, and a plain whit T-shirt. “From the hospital wing; I think these might be about your size.” Ed explained as Al tried to rise out of the bed, unfortunately to no avail. He was still not too used to his body, and was obviously going to be having a hard time moving around and such. This being proved, as his uncoordination led him to fall into Edward's arms. “You okay?” Ed asked, helping Al to stand on his feet. He grabbed Ed's shoulders for support, “Yeah…I think so….” His footing was wobbly, “Thanks Niisan.” Edward smiled as he helped his little brother get dressed. “No problem.” He replied, visions of his dream forgotten by now.

 

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Vic….tory…….it's…up… *slides off chair onto floor*

 

Did this chapter suck? Be honest. *headdesk* Something about it is off to me.

Ah well,

IT'S UP! I did it! *happy dance*