The Resurrection of the Fullmetal Alchemist

Mind Barriers

Another year and a half later, and Edward had automail again. The surgery and rehabilitation was successful. He often found himself dwelling through Alphonse's mind (because Al let him). He would just find the latest news.

May's having a baby? congratulations! He actually felt bad about transmuting his and Al's souls together. Al felt the pain in his brother's automail surgery, and spent most of the time lying down, curled up in pain. the whole time, Edward was trying to find ways of suppressing his own thoughts and feelings so that Alphonse wouldn't have to suffer. By the end of surgery, he had learnt to put up mind and physical barriers, reducing what Alphonse felt. He loved his brother (as a brother, nothing more) and didn't want to hurt him. Too bad that hurting people was all he could do.

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Alphonse still felt that tingling sensation in his shoulder, like fire in his body. As much as Edward tried to stop it, it still hurt. He would lie down on his bed and share the news with Edward. He couldn't help but notice that there were some secrets that were hidden away, but as Alphonse went deeper into Edward's mind, it became more chaotic and blocked. finally, he hit a layer stronger than steel, and he knew he'd never be able to get through. Alphonse sighed and got up to see May. Ever since she had gotten pregnant he had been living with her. She was sitting down with Shao Mei, humming a soft tune. Two more weeks, and the baby will be born. To pass the time, the couple would play around with names. Amy. Mickey. Rory. Rose... And there was also Mark. A soldier that Alphonse had befriended on the battlefield. He didn't make it. After about an hour of sitting together, Al got up.

"I'm going for a walk. Want to join me?" May smiled.

"Thanks for offering, but no. I'm not up for it." Alphonse nodded and left. As he walked, he thought about trying to get Edward to tell him whatever he was hiding.

Not gonna happen, replied an amused Ed. I'd love to see you try, though. Alphonse sighed and kept on walking.

You know, you don't have to listen to my thoughts all day.

Why not? It's fun.

Just... just stop. They argued until Al got home. He heard May moaning loudly. He ran to her side.

"May! What's wrong?"

"The... the... the baby's coming!"

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Edward was panicking a little too noticeably. Winry gave him a confused look.

"Mei... Her baby, it's coming now!"

"WHAAAAT? As in, right now, right now?"

"Yes!"

"Is there a doctor?"

"Nope!"

"Then tell Alphonse to go fetch a doctor or to have to handle the delivery himself!"

You heard her, Al. Go get a doctor! The rest of the delivery was a blur.

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After that period of confusion, May was happily holding our new baby boy. His little head had a mop of curly hair, the same color as Al's. The name they agreed on was Mark.

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And there is my next chapter, finally. took me forever. by the way, take another look at the baby's names. find any familiar references?