Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ Veritas Hominum ❯ Warning ( Chapter 20 )

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Warning
 
Ed watched Al cautiously enter the room from the table in the interrogation room. He had expected this day to begin and end like all the others, but he could tell from the defeated look in his brother's eyes that today was different.
 
Al looked at his brother, and said brokenly, “I've been taken off of your case, brother.”
 
Ed could only stare in shock as Al continued, “As of tomorrow, Senator Thomas will be interrogating you,” he narrowed his eyes, “And I warn you not to underestimate her unusual interrogation methods.”
 
The silence in the room was deafening as Al watched his brother's eyes flicker with turmoil and finally come to a decision. He met his brother's gaze evenly.
 
“You know I never would have left on purpose,” Ed said quietly.
 
Al softened. “I know.”
 
“I'm sorry, Al, for everything. I didn't want any of this.”
 
“I know, brother,” Al hesitated, “I didn't want this either.”
 
Ed looked up at his younger brother, his eyes shining with unshed tears. “They won't hurt Winry will they?” he asked.
 
He saw Al grimace, and that was all he needed to know. He turned away, but whispered, “Please don't let them hurt Winry, she's not involved in this, and she doesn't deserve this.”
 
Al approached Ed cautiously and laid a hand lightly on his shoulder. Ed turned to him, slightly shocked at the contact but stilled as he saw the raw fear and worry in his eyes.
 
“Listen quickly, Ed, they don't know I'm here to warn you. You need to get out of here, Ed. They won't stop until they get what they want out of you. They want a weapon, or something they can use to defend themselves against outside attackers. If you don't want to hurt people anymore then you need to get the hell out of here. Get her out of here.”
 
Ed nodded. “I love you, brother,” he said, his voice almost inaudible.
 
Al gave a tight smile before quickly nodding his head and walking quickly out of the door without a second glance at Ed.
 
He cried all of the way back to his office, not even bothering to hide his tears.