Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ Neighboring Emotions ❯ "I DON'T WANNA LEAVE!" ( Chapter 3 )

“I DON'T WANNA LEAVE!”-chapter 3

 

“hmm..hmm.hhmm..la la laa.” Susan hummed as she heard a knock on her front door. She put down her knife and was surprised to discover…her brother!?

“HAHAHAHA!!!...Ed stop..HAHAHAHA!!!!” Eli said as she was being showered by splashes of water from Ed. “No way!...this is payback!” Ed could still remember the day when Eli had gotten him wet with her alchemy. “Hey Elina!” yelled Al as he came running from Eli's house. “What is it Al?” Al came to stand beside them both, hands on his knees. “you mother…[catching breath]….said to come back…[catching breath] …home.” “huh?...I wonder why…ok well I'll see you guys later.” Elina ran off to go see what was the matter.

Elina made it back to her house, opened the door and, “Uncle Roy!!!!” she ran up to her uncle and gave him a big hug. “Hello munchkin…whatcha been up too?” “HAHA nothing.” “oh… I almost forgot…[reached in his pocket and pulled out a rectangular piece of paper] …here you go …happy 9th birthday kiddo!” “huh?...what is it?” “it's a train ticket Elina dear.” Said her father. “how would you like to go to central and learn more alchemy with your uncle Roy?” “Really!?....wait for how long?” “A couple years…but don't worry I will be going with you…you uncle has some work he needs me to help with for the military…” her father added. “but…is mommy coming?” “no …I am going to stay here and keep the house clean.” Her mother said. “so …Ed, Al, and Winry…I am going to have to …leave them behind…” “yeah but don't worry…they will be here when you come home ok?” said Roy not really knowing whom she was referring to.

Elina looked sad. “let me go tell everyone.” She said with a fake smile and walked out. It was sunset now and the boys had gone home. She walked to Winry's first. “Eli…whats up?” said Winry. Elina didn't answer. After staying there a few minutes she walked to Ed and Al's next. “Hello Miss Elric…may I see Ed and Al for just a sec?” “I'm afraid Al fell asleep…but Ed is wide awake.” “oh..i see..then may I see Ed?” Trisha nodded. “ED!!!!” Ed came running. “Oh HI Eli!..be back later mom!” they went running up to the hill over the river. “What's up Eli?” “Ed…[she said sadly]…I am gonna be leaving soon…my parents are sending me to central to learn more alchemy with my uncle and father as a birthday present…it's gonna be fun…” she said with a weak fake smile. “you don't wanna go do you?” “no…well…I wish you guys could come with me…is all” Ed looked at Elina with a surprise. Elina had begun to cry, but this time Ed noticed all too well. “I DON'T WANNA LEAVE EDWARD!!!” she said tears streaming down her face. She covered her face with her hands so that Ed couldn't see her crying, but he saw anyway. He hugged Elina. “Don't worry Eli…you'll see us again…I promise.” A single tear went down the young boys face and then slowly disappeared.

The next morning, Elina said goodbye to Ed, Al , and Winry. They all waved to her car as it faded into the horizon towards the train station. Elina cried until she couldn't see her dear friends any more.