InuYasha Fan Fiction / Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ Humanity ❯ Brothers’ Love ( Chapter 31 )

Humanity

By Joyfulmusic

 

Disclaimer: I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist or Inuyasha. Never have, never will. This fanfic contains some spoilers. I haven't seen the whole series of either show so I'm not sure how they end. But that's why this is a fanfic.

 

Chapter 31: Brothers' Love

 

Willa's eyes grew wide. She hadn't thought of herself being doubled in the world of alchemy. It broke her heart to see the pain on her parents faces. How could it be, that even in separate realities people were destined to be together? After all, those were her very same parents! “I didn't realize there would be a me where you came from.”

 

Nodding Edward held tightly to her. Perhaps that was why he had never truly fallen in love with a girl. He had joked with his brother about marrying Winry. But the fact remained that nothing had ever been serious. He'd always supposed it was because he and Al had been too busy searching for the philosopher's stone.

 

Thinking of her parents made tears form again. They had died the year before she was sent here, along with Mora's family. There had been an accident. Both couples were killed when the bridge beneath the car collapsed. It had been a double date, something they did often when going to the restaurant of their youth.

 

A light knock could be heard at the door. “Are you alright in there?” Came Morrisa's voice softly. Slowly she opened the door a crack to peek inside. Once she saw them she opened the door wider. “Al and I were worried about you two. I explained to him what happened. I hope that's alright.”

 

Willa nodded and shifted from Ed's grasp. Wiping the tears away she got off the bed. “It's okay. I told him too.” Her voice sounded broken and tired. “We need to get something for lunch. Neither of us ate breakfast this morning.” She brushed the hair back from her face and smiled at her friend.

 

With relief Mora gave her a quick hug. Then she turned from them and headed back down the stairs. Looking over her shoulder Willa motioned to the alchemist. “Come on, I know you're hungry too.” She grinned as he moved to stand behind her. “What do you want?” His movements made her suspicious.

 

“Nothing.” He murmured, kissing her neck lightly. Knowing that she'd never even gotten a chance in his world seemed to strike his heart. He kissed her jaw and then moved up to her cheek. “I'm so glad I found you.” He whispered, pressing his lips against her temple.

 

She smiled, her eyes closed, taking in the moment. `This is what it could have been like. What it should have been like.' Shinri pulsed at her side causing her to take a quick glance at it without moving her head. `No. This is what it's supposed to be like. Him and me, this is right.'

 

His arms loosened a bit, allowing her to turn enough so their lips could meet. He could feel his heart pounding in time with hers. As they stood there he could feel their spirits entwining. `Everything I am is yours. And everything you are is mine. We are one person, whole only together.'

 

Backing away she smiled at him. Then she took hold of his hand and pulled him toward the stairway. “If we stay up here much longer I'll starve.” She teased, hearing the low groan as she led him down the stairs. “I hope they bought groceries while I was away because I'm ravishing.”

 

“I agree.” Ed purred aloud earning him a glare from her. Holding up his hands he shook his head as they reached the first floor. “What can I say? I only speak the truth.” With a smile he glanced at his brother who was laughing. “You feeling better now? Or wouldn't Mora let you rest?”

 

“Hey!” The girl hollered, throwing one of Pharaoh's squeaky toy mice at him. “That wasn't funny.” She got up from the couch to let him sit down. “Come on Willa, I'll help you find something for lunch. Meanwhile these two can stay here and be lazy bums!” She gave Al a quick kiss before leaving the room.

 

As he sat down Alphonse could see that his elder sibling was happy. It seemed like the years of endless searching that had worn him down were now swept away. They left him looking young and bright once more. “So I gather she forgave you for storming up stairs like an idiot.”

 

Grinning stupidly Ed shoved his sibling. “Hey don't call your older brother an idiot. But yes, as a matter of fact she did.” Then his eyes clouded slightly. “Do you remember that time mom took us out to the cemetery when we were little for a funeral?” The younger nodded slightly, vaguely recalling the instance. “Well it was Willa who had died. She got sick and didn't pull through.”

 

Sadness filled him at hearing those words. “That was back when you and I both got sick. I remember because they wouldn't let Winry come to see us.” He always had possessed a better memory than most, though it had faded while in the suit. But now with smells and touch to remind him, they were coming back.

 

“Do you guys want to order out for pizza?” Morrisa asked, walking into the room with a smile. Behind her Willa was carrying what was left of the open jar of peanut butter and a spoon. “We were thinking that pepperoni would be something good to celebrate.” She perched on the arm of the couch and placed a hand on Al's shoulder.

 

Licking the spoon the other girl took a seat on the coffee table in front of Ed. She scooped out another spoonful and held it out to the alchemist with a grin. “I've been dying for this stuff. Eating rabbits and fish all the time isn't exactly the best diet I've ever been on.”

 

Without taking the utensil from her, Edward scraped the peanut butter into his mouth using his teeth. He grinned as it stuck to the roof of his mouth. Once he'd swallowed it he pulled Willa into his lap with a groan. “Oh yeah, that diet worked so well.” She laughed but leaned against him. “Pizza sounds good to me. How about you Al?”

 

The younger man smiled. The couple before him seemed happy and that made him feel better. For so long he'd worried that his sibling would never have the chance to find the right girl. Yet now here they were, both contented with the women they loved. “I think that sounds like a fantastic idea brother.”

 

Mora gave him a slight hug before she stood and walked to the phone in the dinning room. She flipped through the phonebook and dialed out. “Hello yes. I would like to, place an order for… two large pepperoni pizzas and one cheese.” She looked over her shoulder and checked with the other woman who nodded.

 

While her friend gave the order and information, Willa pulled another spoon from her pocket. Dipping it into the jar she handed it Alphonse who took it gratefully. Then she took another scoop for herself. But the other Elric moved his head so that he could take a lick off the top. “Hey, that was mine!”

 

Swallowing Ed made another move for the spoon. But she managed to hold it out of his reach. “Haven't you ever heard of sharing?” He questioned, tickling her side forcing her to bring her arm back in close. Quickly he took it from her. “Thank you very much.” He laughed, taking another lick.

 

“That wasn't fair.” She complained grabbing it back and sticking it in her mouth. Pulling it out clean she tapped his nose with it. “Sharing and stealing are two very different things.” She teased, bringing out another scoop and returning it to her mouth with a sly grin.

 

He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her neck. “What ever happened to everything thing I am is yours and everything you are is mine? Shouldn't that apply to the peanut butter too?” Ed blew on her ears causing them to twitch. Unfortunatly Pharaoh was on the step just above her head and swatted at them.

 

“Hey!” She screeched, moving forward and looking back at the cat. His claws had scraped against her ears, though they didn't hurt her. “You can't go around attacking my head.” She handed Al the peanut butter jar and lifted the feline down into her arms. Then she glared at Edward. “And you're not helping by blowing on them.”

 

He laughed slightly and shifted to do it to the cat. Pharaoh's ears twitched and he turned to swat at the alchemist with his paw. “Aw, you don't like it either.” He soothed, leaning back again and studying Willa's expression. “I'm sorry. I didn't think it bothered you that much. I'll stop.”

 

She shook her head and smiled. “I don't mind so long as you don't do it when the cat's around. His claws wouldn't exactly be as soft as your fingers.” Her attention turned to Mora who was still talking on the phone. She had an annoyed expression on her face. “I didn't think ordering pizza would be that difficult.”

 

The other woman shook her head. “It shouldn't be. But this guy is new and doesn't know how to work the computers.” She rolled her eyes and threw up a hand in disgust. “Yes thank you.” She hung up and strolled back to the others. “It'll take forty-five minutes to an hour. But it should be hot when it does get here.”

 

Alphonse patted his legs and let his arms slip around her waist as she slid into place. “Don't worry about it.” He soothed, basking in the warmth of her body being next to his. “At least you were patient with the person. It's not their fault if they're just learning. You were right not to fuss.” He pressed his lips against her shoulder, loving the fact he was now able to do so.

 

Sighing she closed her eyes and slipped her hand in his. She breathed in deeply and let it out slowly, trying to calm herself. Turning her head she glanced at her friend. `This is what it could have been like back home. The four of us were always together. Maybe that's why we found our way to this world.'

 

Willa smiled and nodded, thinking along the same lines herself. She didn't have to hear Mora's thoughts to know them. They'd spent so much of their lives together that it was just part of their being friends. Willa pressed her head against the man she loved, and had loved long before she met him.

 

“What are you two talking about?” Edward questioned, having picked up on their glances. Both girls giggled without offering to answer him. He looked to Alphonse, who'd also noticed, hoping for some clue. “Do you suppose their talking about us?”

 

Shrugging Al studied them as well. “I'm fairly sure that's what it is. Of course it would be rude to talk about us without letting us in on the discussion.” He nudged the girl on his lap, but she only giggled. Turning to Willa he poked her in the arm. “I said, it would be wrong not to let us in on it.”

 

The smile faded from her face and she bowed her head. Willa didn't want to make them feel bad, but also figured not saying anything would make it worse. “We were just thinking about how it could have been like this back home. When we were kids the four of us were always together.”

 

“Our doubles?” Ed questioned, receiving a nod from both women. He adjusted the one on his lap to be more comfortable. Tilting her head with his hand he smiled. “But then you wouldn't be here with us. And we wouldn't like that.” He pressed his lips gently against hers.

 

 

That night, after Edward had helped his brother up the stairs and into bed he came back down to Willa. “Are you sure you want to sleep down here on the couch?” He questioned, helping her place the sheets on it and then the pillows. “I can stay down here if you want.”

 

As she spread out the blanket she shook her head. “No, you need to be up there incase Al needs you.” She smiled as she stood back up straight. The shirt she wore was the same one he had bought when they first arrived in Fort Promise. “I'll be fine. Now go back upstairs and get some rest. You'll see me in the morning.”

 

“You swear?” He queried, pulling her into a tight embrace. “You won't vanish in to thin air or run away at midnight?” She shook her head smiling. “And you've got Shinri close by so there won't be any more bouts of major PMS?” He grinned wickedly down into her blue eyes.

 

Gently she slapped his chest. “That's not funny and you know it.” But biting her lip she added. “I've already got it under the couch, safe and sound. So you don't have to worry about any mood swings in the night.” She kissed him, savoring the taste of his lips against her own.

 

With a groan he pulled away from her. “At this rate I'll never get to bed. Still…” Edward brought her close once more. “Who needs to sleep when they've got you around?” He smiled as she moved back and gave him a disproving glare. “Alright, I'll see you in the morning.”

 

She nodded, giving him another light kiss. “Goodnight. And don't worry about me. The couch is a thousand times better than sleeping out in the woods.” To prove her point she sank down into the soft cushions and gave a long contented sigh. “Night.” She whispered again, shifting so that she was under the covers.

 

Edward nodded before turning off the light and heading up the stairs. He paused momentarily half way up and glanced over the railing at her. Her breathing was a sign that she'd already fallen fast asleep. `She's so tired from everything that's happened. I only hope her dreams are untroubled tonight.'