Brothers - A FMAB Fanfic

Chapter 2

I had so much fun writing this chapter! Hehe, anyways, enjoy!

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After we had found Alphonse and Winry and brought them back to my home, Ed and I told them what we discovered. Al sounded happy to have another sibling, at least I have that in my favor. "Wait, so are we full siblings then?" Ed questions.

I think for a moment, wondering if their mother is mine. Could mother be lying to me about that as well? I guess it would make sense, we don't look even remotely similar. She shares her black hair and blue eyes with Aito, while I share my golden locks and eyes with Edward.

The realization sits in, but I keep a straight face, nodding. "Yeah, I think we are full siblings."

"That's so great! I've always wanted a big sister!" Al exclaims enthusiastically. Edward turns toward him, a scowl on his face.

"What? Having a big brother isn't enough for you anymore?" He crosses his arms, blowing his hair out of his face.

"I didn't mean it like that!" Al puts his hands up defensively. Winry sighs beside me, shaking her head.

"I am so sorry you have to be related to those two goofballs." We giggle slightly, making the two brothers stare at us.

"So how long are you planning on staying in Rush Valley?" I question curiously. I had to admit, I was starting to grow quite fond of my new brothers, we really did share so much in common.

"Al and I are leaving tomorrow to go see our teacher in Dublith." They share frightened looks, much to my surprise.

"She's gonna kill us when she sees us like this!" Al grabs his brother's wrists. Edward's eyes widen, but he shakes it off.

"If it makes you feel any better, she'll probably kill me more than you," he states shakily. What kind of teacher do these two have? Wait, I wonder if they'd let me travel with them? Now that I've learned that I have a different father than Aito, I doubt I feel like I'll belong here anymore. Would he treat me differently because of it?

"Edward, Alphonse? D-Do you think I can come with you?" I meet their questioning stares, Edward looks hesitant, but Alphonse nods.

"That would be fun! We could travel as a family!"

"It's not like we're going on a road trip Akira. We have other business to do also." Ed crosses his arms, raising an eyebrow.

"Please?" Al and I both clasp our hands in front of us, begging our brother.

"Gah! Fine, but don't hold us back. We leave first thing in the morning!

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The next morning

"Are you sure you want to do this darling?" My mother quickly pulls me into her arms before leaning back to look at me, "I have a feeling it won't be easy."

"Mom, I'll be fine." I gently push her away, smiling. "What could possibly go wrong?" Sure, Edward is the Fullmetal Alchemist and he probably has many enemies, but that just makes him stronger, right? Curse my optimistic attitude.

I walk over to Aito, staring at him for a few seconds before jumping into his arms. He pulls me close, whispering into my ear.

"You'll always be my little sister Akira, no matter our parentage." For some reason tears began filling my eyes as he said those words.

"And you'll always be my big brother, Aito." I whisper into his chest, digging my fingers into the fabric of his shirt before pulling away. He brushes a hair from my face before finally letting go, smiling sadly.