Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ How to Eat a Reese's Cup ❯ Step 20 ( Chapter 20 )

 

Step 20

 

A/n: Number twenty! Yay! I want to thank all the reviewers and readers once again!

 

 

Sakura: Yay! (Runs around hyper)

Envy: What's her problem?

Ed: She's writing this chapter.

Envy: That's all? (Watches Sakura bounce off the walls. Literally)

Ed: No. . . . She said something about something super ultra cute appearing in the chapter. I didn't get all off it.

Envy: Hmm? But I'm in every chapter.

Ed: . . . No comment.

 

 

Envy: Sakura doesn't own Fullmetal alchemist or me. Let's see what this super cute thing is.

 

 

 

 

Step 20

 

 

 

The sound of a train leaving woke Edward from his light doze. He blinked sleepy golden eyes which then widened in horror. He stood quickly and gaped at the train that was leaving.

 

 

“Chibi - san, you're going to start catching flies. I won't kiss you if you catch one.” stated a mirth filled voice. The blonde glared at the green haired teen next to him and promptly shouted. “That was our train!”

 

 

Envy raised an eyebrow then gave the empty train tracks a bored glance. “So?” Ed gave a huff of frustration and plopped down onto the bench. A strong bare arm wrapped around him and pulled him against a warm body.

 

 

“But you just looked so peaceful Chibi - san. I didn't want to wake you. Especially since you had to go through that ordeal last night with your teacher.” said Envy casually.

 

 

Ed sent an angry glare in his direction but still leaned against the sin before muttering. “And you wanted to grope me.” A look of surprise went across Envy's face before settling back into his usual grin.

 

 

“Of course not Chibi - san. Why would I do such a thing?” He said with mock hurt. The blonde gave a snort before giving a muttered `Yeah right'.

 

 

Edward then spotted Alphonse talking to a little girl who had a small kitten. He gave a gentle smile. “Al is always so gentle. He doesn't deserve this. I need to hurry and find a way to get his body back.” He thought firmly.

 

 

Then another thought went across his mind. The girl Al was talking to reminded him of another little girl he had known. It seemed so long ago, almost a life time. “Nina” He thought sadly.

 

 

~Flashback~

 

 

A small girl about three or four came running into the room. She had long brown hair pulled into two braids with large bright blue eyes that were surrounded by a heart shaped face.

 

 

She was wearing a pink and blue dress and had a bright and cheerful smile planted on her face. The smile quickly turned into a frown then a pout.

 

 

“Big Brother! Play with me!” She said with a pout pointed towards the blonde sitting at a brown desk with a mountain of books stacked around him.

 

 

“No, Nina. I have to study. Otherwise I won't pass the state alchemy exam.” the younger blonde explained. Nina pouted and walked up to him before starting to tug on his jacket. “B. . . But Big Brother! You promised!” She whined.

 

 

Ed sighed and looked down at the tear filled blue eyes. “Oh no! She's going to cry!” He thought starting to panic. He then blinked and smiled as an idea came to mind.

 

 

He reached into the first draw on his right and pulled out an orange wrapper. The soon to be Fullmetal alchemist held the candy for the little girl to see. “If you let me study . . . I'll give you this.” He said smiling.

 

 

She just shook her head and said. “I want Big Brother to play with me now! Not later!”

 

 

Ed just sighed and gave a bemused smile. “Please Nina? This is important. Do it for Big Brother?” He asked. The brunette gave a teary frown but still nodded before replying.

 

 

“Okay. Only for Big Brother though.” He just smiled gently and handed her the candy which she took happily before running out.

 

 

He turned back to the books upon hearing the door shut. “I need to pass this exam so I can set things right.” He thought determinedly.

 

 

Two hours had passed and the blonde was studying a new book when he felt something start to tug on his sleeve.

 

 

There was Nina covered in chocolate and smiling. “It's later, Big Brother!” She said gleefully. Ed couldn't stop himself from giving a soft laugh. “What did you do? Play with the Reese's cups instead of eating them?” He asked in amusement.

 

 

He picked up the little girl before taking her to the bathroom and helping her clean up.

 

 

“Can we play now?” She asked impatiently. Ed grinned before saying. “Yeah, okay.” The blue eyed girl gave a squeal before jumping off the counter and running outside with a resigned Ed behind her.

 

 

It was already mid afternoon and Ed hadn't gotten anymore studying done.

 

 

Ed saw a flash of brown and grinned. He carefully snuck up on the innocent looking bush and then leapt forward. He picked up a laughing and squirming Nina.

 

 

Alphonse and Shou Tucker then came walking up the walkway. Nina beamed and shouted. “Daddy!” Before running toward a ragged looking middle aged man.

 

 

The man smiled softly as Ed came up. “Well? Got everything you needed to get done?” He asked. Tucker nodded and replied. “Oh, yes. Alphonse was extremely helpful. I got everything done in half the time. I'm sorry if she was any trouble.”

 

 

“She wasn't any trouble! We had fun! Right, Nina?” He asked grinning. Nina nodded enthusically. “Daddy! Big Brother played tag with me. And hide and seek and even dollies!” She stated cheerfully.

 

 

Al turned toward his brother and asked. “You played dollies?” The golden eyed boy could hear the laughter in Al's voice and gave a `Shut up' glare. The suit of armor just gave a quiet laugh.

 

 

Edward helped to bring the other bags of groceries in and the three of them walked back to the kitchen after sending the car off. When they arrived Ed couldn't stop his jaw from dropping as Tucker gave a look of surprise. Alphonse gave a small squeak before becoming silent.

 

 

Scattered along the walls and floor and even on the counters. Absolutely everywhere was covered in chocolate and sitting in the middle was a chocolate covered Nina with orange wrappers strung about around her.

 

 

“How did she find those Reese's cups?” asked Tucker in wonder. Alphonse seemed to get nervous. “Um . . . I bought some Reese's cups for Brother since it's his favorite. I'm sorry! He's been working and studying so hard, I thought. .” stuttered Al before getting cut off with a shake of Tucker's head.

 

 

“It's quite alright. I understand. And Edward has been working very hard indeed. But now. . . . I need to know who's going to clean this up.” He stated calmly. Both boys then became very quiet.

 

 

~End of Flashback~

 

 

Ed couldn't stop himself from giving a soft mental laugh. “Al and I was stuck cleaning that kitchen for hours! Who knew chocolate was so hard to get off? I couldn't eat a Reese's cup for three months after that!” He thought laughing mentally.

 

 

He was jarred out of his thoughts by Envy saying. “Chibi - san? Do you want to miss this train too?” His eyes widened as he spotted another train stopped just a few feet away and getting ready to leave.

 

 

He immediately stood, shouting. “Shit! Envy! Al! We gotta go!” He heard clanking as Al followed behind him. Envy also gave a soft laugh, probably at his expense.

 

 

“Now . . . is not the time to be dwelling in the past! Especially when I have things to do! Time to look toward the future! Move forward.” thought Ed determinedly giving a grin.

 

 

 

Sakura: Nina is so adorable!

Envy: That was who you were talking about?!

Ed: (Snickering) Looks like Sakura doesn't think you're cute anymore Envy.

Envy: . . . (Starts pouting)

Sakura: Ed! Of course I still think you're cute Envy. Don't let that shrimp fool you.

Ed: WHO YOU CALLING AN SHRIMP SO SMALL THAT HE COULDN'T EVEN MAKE A COCKTAIL!

Envy: Obviously you, Chibi - san.

Ed and Envy: (Starts arguing)

 

 

Sakura: . . . Um. . . Heh . . . . Please read and review! Thank you!

 

~Lady Sakura