As soon as the small blond knew what had happened to the raven haired male behind him, his eyes widened. His grip tightened slightly on his brother, as his eyes widened. "R-Roy...?" He muttered. Slowly, his world started to shatter as his mind began to process the possible outcomes of the situation. Roy flinched as he weakly stood in front of the Elric brothers. He had protected them from a blow that would've surely killed them but he took a direct blow to the chest. He fell to his knees. Ed gently laid Al down as he looked at Roy, with wide eyes. The person who had attacked had ran off once he injured the raven haired male. Golden eyes were glazed with tears. "Y-You idiot!". Roy weakly smiled at Ed. "At least your safe...." He whispered softly, lifting his hand to eds cheek and rubbing it before falling down completely. "Your such an idiot Colonel!" He cried again, looking at him. "Y-You can't die....n-not now...." Finally came the soft whimper. Roy could hear everything he was saying. He grabbed his hand and squeezed it. "I'm not letting you die, not now." He stated, standing up. He ripped off a piece of cloth from the military's butt cape, and used it to try and slow the bleeding. He did the same to Al. Once he was done, trying his best to carry Roy, Ed then grabbed Alphonse and tried to get back to the Central Hospital. Roy felt him moving and his breathing was shallow. His hand went limp in Ed's. "I swear Roy. If you die on me, I'll personally find you in the after life, and kick your ass for dying alright?" Ed asked him, speaking strongly. After all, if he let his fear take hold of him, he'd never be able too forgive himself. Suddenly, Roy's breathing stopped. His heart rate was slowing down. Ed began to pick up speed, and eventually, made it to the hospital. He silently hoped and even prayed that Roy and Al would be okay. 'They're the only family I have left...' He thought. Roy lay in the hospital bed, the nurses and doctors working to save his life as doctors tried to keep Ed out of the room. Ed was very persistent to stay in the room. Flash backs of his mother couldn't help but show up as his mask of strength cracked, little by little. "Sir you must stay out!" A doctor ordered as Roy started slipping away. Ed finally stood outside the room, shaking slightly in worry. "Please Roy.....you can't leave....not now..."
A couple hours later, a doctor came out and smiled. "Edward Elric? Roy Mustang will be fine. You may see him." Ed let out a sigh of relief and nodded. "Do you know anything about my brother? Alphonse Elric? How's he doing....?" He asked softly. They nodded. "He will also be fine but we are still finishing up so you can't see him quite yet but I'll let you know when you can." "Okay....thanks." Ed replied, standing up and heading into Roy's room. Roy was sitting in bed, staring at the ceiling with a long look in his eyes. Ed walked towards him and stood right in front of him. He sadly chuckled, trying to keep his tears in. "Your such an idiot...." "I know I am but I had to protect you." He replied blandly, like it was common sense. He hugged Roy gently, being mindful of the things around them. "I though I-I lost y-you....." He whimpered quietly. Roy hugged back and stroked his hair." Shhh it's okay.. You didn't lose me Ed." "I could've. A-And I almost did too...." He replied, nuzzling his head gently into his shoulder. Roy blushed lightly and smiled. "I know but I'm here with you now. What matters to me is that you are safe." Ed nodded in reply. "Okay..." He said softly. "Thank you." He suddenly muttered, after a few moments of silence. Honestly, Ed was new to this kind of thing. Saying thanks to people for helping him. Normally, he'd do the helping, and refuse others help. Roy smiled and took a chance and kissed his head softly. Ed's face suddenly turned a bright tomato like red. "Wha-What was tha-that for....?" He stammered out. Roy blushed and shrugged." I d-don't know..." He was too afraid to tell Ed he loved him quite yet. Ed just chuckled. "You know, you're really weird Mustang." He teased. Roy blushed and smacked his head gently. "Shut up short stack..." Ed glared at Roy in anger. "WHO ARE YOU CALLING A MICRO SIZED BEAN MIDGET WHO CAN EASILY ESCAPE THE WRATH OF BEING SQUASHED LIKE A BUG BECAUSE HE'S SO TINY HE CAN FIT THROUGH THE GROOVES OF THE SHOE AND YOU'D NEED A MAGNIFYING GLASS TO EVEN SEE BECAUSE HE'S A RUNT AND HE WILL BE WHEN HE'S 18 BECAUSE HE DIDN'T DRINK HIS MILK AND IS SMALLER THAN AN ATOM?!" He exclaimed, flailing his arms, but he stood up so that he didn't hurt Roy. Roy laughed and patted his head." Your cute when your mad." Ed froze and his face looked like a tomato. "H-Huh...?" He muttered. Roy laughed again and smiled sweetly at him. "Mustang are you sure your feeling alright....? Your being nice.....a little too nice....were you drinking again....?" Roy shook his head and sighed." Well...I have to admit something...I love....y-your hair!" He covered for himself quickly. Edward was lost. "My.....hair....? Alright, Mustang your losing it." He replied. Roy decided to take a chance, and confess to the small blond. "Fine! I love you!" He said. It was Roy's turn to blush now. Ed once again blushed bright red for the third time that day. "You....love me...?" He muttered, purely shocked. For two reasons, one: it came out of no where, and two: "I love you too...." Roy stared at Ed in shock. "W-What...?" It was Ed's turn to smile. "Did you go deaf already old man? I said I love you too."

"I thought you hated me."

"I thought you hated me too. But hey, we both were wrong."

Roy laughed and smiled." I guess so." Ed smiled at Roy and decided to pull a chair up next to his bed. He sat down and finally, Ed let himself relax. Roy smiled. He loved Ed very much, even though it didn't seem like it. "Hey Ed?" Roy asked. "Hm? What's up?" He replied. "I love you." He said, grinning at Ed. "Teh. Love you too Colonel Bastard."