This is a RoyEd 45 theme challenge. It is BBI!verse. I hope it turns out okay . . .

Pairing: Roy x Ed

Genre: Mystery / Hurt / Comfort

Rating: T

Warnings: OOC, confusion, weirdness, abuse of the “memories” plot bunny, spoilers for Bluebird’s Illusion, language, innuendo, self-injury

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Mirror Mirror

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Challenge 1: Good Morning

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No light has shone through as morning has risen. There was no evidence that this thing called morning had emerged, but yet it was here. The sky has proven that the sun would not shine today, and that the clouds would tumble through their routine. As planned, the dark clouds blanketed over Central and spread like vermin. Wasn’t summer supposed to be warm and exciting? The fluffy puffs in the atmosphere blew out a cold chill, sending standard winds to rustle the trees and plants. But one wind was too strong and broke off a branch which sent it flying into a second story building’s window.

The sound that rebounded on the window alerted some blonde in a bed. He woke with wide eyes and a fretful face. He turned to face the window that exposed trees’ leaves swaying. The blonde boy let down his guard and turned over, facing his lover in bed. Some smile played on his lips as his flesh hand reached for the other’s face. He gently caressed the man’s cheek with his fingers, trying so softly not to awaken him, not yet.

“Why is there such upsetting weather today?” he whispered cautiously, not expecting an answer. Then his lover’s lips motioned for some indistinct words that couldn’t be comprehended. The boy’s eyes lidded halfway, hiding part of his golden light which would not be considered pure. The blonde sighed and leaned away, causing the mattress to squeak carelessly.

The dark haired man finally made his eyes open. He sluggishly rose, making it clear he hasn’t gotten so much sleep. Wiping his eyes to get the sleepies away, he saw as his blonde lover sat still and stared at the window. The man waited some while before making any sudden moves. It always stirred the boy’s thoughts and gave some pained expression when it was done.

“. . . . . .”

“Edward . . .” whispered the man. He still didn’t dare move; he was afraid.

“. . . . . .”

“Edward . . .” he whispered more strongly. He doesn’t want to disturb him still. He knew the look on his face would be devastating, and he wished he never spoke.

“. . . . . .”

The blonde still hadn’t budged. His golden eyes synchronized with the rolling winds and batting branches. It looked like his skin had suddenly paled, but that might be of the hidden sun, shining white light through those thick clouds. Now Edward was trembling. Some fearful gaze was left in his eyes as if he saw some horrifying event. The man knew he had to stop Edward even though he’d be rewarded with that painful façade.

“Edward!”

“!!” The blonde boy jumped with his heart galloping extremely fast as he stared at the one who disrupted him.

There was that face; that painful face; reflecting his years of sin, guilt, and sorrow; if Ed only knew what had happened. The raven haired man was familiar with the feeling himself, but it appears that the blonde boy has suffered more. After all, he can’t return to his family that doesn’t exist.

“I’m so sorry . . .” The man embraced the boy warmly, afraid still. There was no return of affection from the boy, just some warm breath against the man’s neck. “I needed to stop you. You were reflecting on your past, you know that can’t happen.”

“. . . . . .” Edward’s eyes softened and dulled in the same time.

Some moments have passed and neither of the lovers said anything. Only the weather sounded and sent whistling winds to make thoughts sinister. Why was there such weather in summer?

Ed pulled back from the comfort and smiled. All his depressive thoughts and expression disappeared into thin air. Edward Elric was experienced at covering his façade, but since that accident, most of it slipped, making the matter worse. He however continued, not letting the issue bother him. Placing hands in his lap, he looked up and greeted, “Good morning, Roy.”

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A/N: Sorry it seems quite confusing right now. This is the prologue and basically shows the ending to what happened. The following chapters will begin on how Edward is a “different person”.

Fullmetal Alchemist © Hiromu Arakawa