Memories Fade, Love Doesn't.

Alphonse looked at the calendar and chuckled, "Brother, have you gotten a gift yet?"
"For what?" Edward said looking up from his book.
"Brother! Today is Valentines' Day, you better go to the store quick, Winry will be back from work in two hours." Al said pushing Ed out of the door.
"I'll be back in an hour! I already know what I will get her!" Ed shouted as he ran toward the town.


"Well, hello, Pipsqueak." A shadowed figured walked out of the alley next to the jewelry store.  
"Who is it?" Ed said trying to make out who the figure was. He stepped out into the light and Ed's mouth dropped. "What are you doing here?!"
"Have you missed me? It has been a while hasn't it." Envy laughed deviously. "Come on, Greed, we have to take care of the half pint." Greed walked out of the alley after Envy, carrying a metal bat. Edward stepped back at the sight of the bat.
"Woah, guy I don't want any trouble. I was just getting a gift. I'll just leave you two alone, I have to be home soon!" Edward choked out.
"Hey, we haven't had our fun yet, kid. Don't think you are getting away that easily." Greed smirked as he raised the bat.
"No! I have to get home! Winry!" Ed yelled.
"Don't worry pipsqueak, Greed won't kill you. I still have to have my fun." Envy raised an eyebrow at Ed and winked. The bat swung down and hit Ed on the head. Blood rushed from his head and he fell to the ground.
"Hm, I think you hit him too hard." Envy said kicking Edward's limp body.


Two hours past.
Winry came home disappointed and angry that Ed wasn't there yet. "He's is such a jerk! I worked all day and I just wanted to come home and have a romantic date! But I guess that is too much to ask for! I should expect this from Ed." Winry complained.
"Winry, I'm worried. Brother said he would be home an hour ago." Al muttered staring at the window as the sun set. "He shouldn't take this long. He knew what he was going to get you."
"You know how Ed is always late. I'm tired of it, Alphonse. I need a change! I'm going to break up with Ed. I found someone else anyway." Winry shrieked crossing her arms. "I'll pack my stuff."
"But…Winry…what if he's hurt." Winry ignored Alphonse and went to her room. "Fine, I'll look for him myself." Alphonse got a flashlight and when outside. At least I can't get cold in my armor. Alphonse thought to himself but he still put on a scarf because he liked how they looked. Al walked to the shops and looked for Ed.


Ed woke up rubbing his head. Where am I? He thought to himself.
"Hey, pipsqueak, you finally woke up!" Envy came in the room. "I thought I wasn't going to get to have my fun! Don't tell Greed but I used some of his extra Philosophers' stone in his room to save you. That idiot whacked you too hard, what a dumbass!"
"Who are you?" Ed asked scratching the dried blood off of his face.
"Y-you don't remember me?!" Envy punched the floor, leaving a crater in the concrete flooring. "Damn Greed! I thought I might finally get my chance!" Ed gasped and jumped up.
"Where's Alphonse?!" He grabs Envy's shirt "There is something wrong with Mom! We need help, please!" Ed shouted.
Envy pulled off his hands and sighed. "Alphonse isn't here and your mother…well, never mind. You're okay now, pipsqueak." Envy stroked Ed's hair. "Now lay back down."
The door swung open and hit the wall. Greed walked in and Envy pushed Ed away.  "The little half-pint is awake…and thanks to you he has amnesia or something." Envy growled.
"Well, I thought I killed him. Damn, I was pretty proud I killed the kid with one hit." Greed laughed while leaning against the doorway. Envy tried to control his rage and stared angrily at the wall.
"He doesn't remember anything, Greed. He is worried about his Mom being sick…How do I tell him?" Envy looked at Ed, who was looking around confused. Envy just wanted to hold him and tell him everything was alright.
"Kid, your mom is dead. She died a long time ago and you forgot about it. Don't try human transmutation again, it didn't work the first time, it won't work now." Greed told him causally. Envy glared at Greed and he laughed. "You're going to get wrinkles, Envy. Well, I better head out, I have a date tonight."
"She would stand you up if she had any taste." Envy growled still glaring at Greed.  He waved as he walked at of the door with that smirk Envy hated.
"I don't know why I live with him…I wish I had some money so I could afford something different." Envy mumbled to himself.
"W-what's your name?" Ed asked.
"Uh…it's Envy." Envy said sitting down by Ed. Envy knows Ed can't help it but he is kind of hurt that Ed didn't remember. What would he do if he did remember…maybe…just maybe I do have another chance. Envy thought to himself. "I'm sorry about your mom…but your brother is okay. You both have gotten very strong over the years." Some tears were forming in Envy's eyes and they rolled down his cheek. Ed wiped away Envy's tears with his shirt sleeve. "I'm sorry I pushed you earlier…It's just Greed…well, he's a douche."
"It's okay. Do you have anything for my head…it really hurts." Ed moaned as he laid back down in his uncomfortable bed. Envy got some aspirin and a wet wash cloth. He wiped off the rest of the dried blood on Edward's face.



"Winry! I called the police! There was blood on the ground by the jewelry store! W-what if something happened to him! What should we do?!" Alphonse yelled as he ran into Winry and Ed's room. Winry and in her room with another guy Alphonse didn't know. "Who's that?!"
"Oh god… What should we do?" Winry said pushing the guy off of her. "I'm sorry, Al. I told you I found someone else."
"Just leave, Winry. I guess you really don't care anymore. I don't want Brother to come home to him." Alphonse said coldly.
"Al, I'm sorry. I'll help look for Ed and-"
"Why, so you can break his heart as soon as he gets home? What if he never comes home?! What will I do without him?" Alphonse interrupted.
"Don't say that Al! He will come back…he will be back home soon." Winry shrieked.
"I'm going to go talk to the police. Hopefully they can find him." Al said putting his scarf back on.


Ed was asleep again and Envy was sitting by the bed. Envy slowly reached for Ed hand and squeezed his hand. Envy held his hand until Edward woke up. Ed slowly opened his eyes.
"Well, hey there, pipsqueak." Envy whispered. Ed looked at his hand and blush. Then Envy blushed and quickly pulled his hand away.  Ed looked straight into Envy's eyes and grabbed his hand again.
"Thank you for helping me. I'm so confused right now and I don't know what's going on. I don't know why I'm here and…I'm scared. But you…you make things easier. You are there for me." Ed smiled and started crying silently. Envy wiped his tears with his thumb. He slowly leaned in closer to kiss Ed. Ed blushed again and kissed him back. "Maybe getting hurt isn't such a bad thing." Ed whispered. Envy was surprised by this…he knew it wasn't right. If Ed remembered he wouldn't be doing this. He would be with Winry, not stuck in Envy's house.
"I'm really sorry Ed. I can't do this to you." Ed seemed hurt as Envy turned away. "I'll go get you some food."

It's been three weeks since Ed lost his memory. Three weeks he has been held at Greed and Envy's house. "Hey pipsqueak. Greed left a few minutes ago so I can untie you." Envy mumbled. "I have to talk to you…and afterwards I'll let you go, if you want to leave."
"Oh, okay well thanks." Ed was worried about what Envy was going to tell him. Envy held Ed's hand.
"I can't do this anymore. This is just wrong. I, uh, I love you… and I have for a while but I know of you wouldn't of kissed me if you remembered your past." Envy spoke quietly. Envy told Ed everything he has done since his mother's death and what Envy has done to him. Ed just sat there, listening, and clenching Envy's hand harder. "I'm really sorry, Edward."
"Envy… you are there for me now. I would probably be dead without you."
"No! You wouldn't be here right now if it wasn't for me! I…damn…this was all my idea! I…I just wanted a chance to be with you. I told Greed not to hit you too hard." Envy pulled his hands away from Ed and turned around. He didn't want Ed to see him cry again.
"Can I go home now?" Ed asked as he stood up. Envy gasped and turned to Ed. He just smiled at Envy. "You did say I was dating Winry. I better talk her and Alphonse what happened…and well I better break up with Winry. I mean, what good is a boyfriend who doesn't remember anything?" Ed wrapped his arms around Envy's waist. "Can I come back to see you?" Envy blushed and hugged Ed.
"Yeah, please come back. I'll take you home, okay?" Envy smiled at Ed.

Envy took Ed home then hid in a bush by Ed's house, just to make sure everything was okay. Ed knocked on the door.
"Hello, BROTHER!" Alphonse hugged Edward. Ed pushed Alphonse away and stepped back.
"W-where's Alphonse?"
"Brother, I'm Alphonse. What happened?" Al asked.
"But you…how…you aren't my brother!" Ed yelled.
"B-brother, the human transmutation…you had to attach my soul to armor. That's why your arm is automail." Alphonse explained. Well that would have been nice to know, thanks Envy, Ed thought to himself.
"I'm sorry Al, I lost a lot of my memory…I didn't even remember that Mom died." Al hugged Ed again and took him inside. "Wait, where is Winry?"
"She…left with another guy. I'm sorry, Ed."
"That's okay, I kind of found some else too." Ed said nervously.
"Really? Who?!" Alphonse said excitedly.
"It doesn't matter. Are you glad I'm back?" Ed asked. "I still don't really remember much but maybe I will soon."
"Brother, I'm so glad your back! I was afraid you were dead. You really should be more careful." Alphonse laughed putting a hand on his hip.  "But seriously, Brother, what happened? Did someone hurt you?" Alphonse said sitting Ed down on the couch.
"Well…I got hit on the head and lost my memory. Someone found me and helped me to recover. I'm fine though, Al. I'll get my memory back soon." Ed explained.
"Who saved you?" Alphonse asked.
"Um…well…Envy. I think you have met him, right? He told me about what happened…about my whole life." Ed blushed and quickly turned away from Alphonse.
"Envy?! He…he saved you? But he is so awful!"
"He said he has changed. I don't remember him but… I believe, from what he has told me, he has changed. He seems to be a better person. And, I would be dead without him, Al. Anyway, I need to talk to Winry…can you have her come over?" Ed mumbled.
"Yeah, sure, I'll call her."


Winry ran to Ed and hugged him. Ed just stood there; he didn't recognize Winry at first.  
"You're Winry, right?" Ed asked a little embarrassed.
"Well, yeah, Ed what happened? I was so scared!" Winry squeaked she was trying to hold back her tears. Alphonse saw past Winry's lies and fake tears.
"I lost my memory." Ed said coldly. He didn't remember them dating but he could tell Alphonse was mad at her, and he is pretty forgiving, so he knows she must have done something wrong.
"What? How?!"
"I got hit in the head. I think we should break up. Al told me you found someone else and what good is a boyfriend who doesn't remember anything since we were kids." Ed spoke quietly and Winry glared at Alphonse.
"I was just scared, okay Ed! I thought you were dead." She started crying but Alphonse knew better.
"Winry, I think it's time that you go. Brother needs his rest and your boyfriend probably misses you." Alphonse snapped at her.
Winry left and a few seconds later there was a knock on the door. "Should I get that, Al?" Ed asked standing up.
"No! I'll get it" Al hurried and ran to the door before Ed could even get up. Alphonse opened the door and Envy pushed him out of the way to find Ed. Envy sat by Ed on the couch.
"I saw Winry leave. She looked pissed as usual. Are you okay?" Envy asked putting his hand on Ed's forehead. Ed started blushed and took Envy's hand off of his forehead.
"I haven't had a fever even after I was attacked. I'm fine."  Ed laughed.
"Well…I worry a lot." Envy turned away to hide his blushing.
"Yeah, you want to watch some TV?" Ed asked cuddling up next to Envy.
"Sure, anything you want." Envy smiled and kissed Ed on the forehead.  Ed turned on the news and they were talking about a recent killing.
Anna was murdered in her home by her mother. The neighbors reported hearing the mother yelling and they called the police. Sadly, the police didn't make it in time. Anna would be turning five next month, the reporter announced.
"Wow…that's so sad. They couldn't even save a little girl," Ed gasped. Nina. Just like Nina. I couldn't save her either. And Tucker, that bastard, how could he do that to his own daughter?  Ed thought to himself as all of his memories came rushing back into his mind. He remembered everything. Ed glanced over at Envy, who was about to fall asleep. He really has changed a lot. It's not all an act, is it? He could be using me for some plan of his. But he has been really sweet to me, could it really all be a lie?  I lost most of my memory and now that I have them back…I don't know how I could fall for him. Even though I know what he did, I still find myself wanting to be with him. Ed stood up and startled Envy, who was still half asleep.
"What's wrong, pipsqueak?" Envy asked.
"Don't call me short!" Ed growled, clinching his fists.
"Hey, it's been a while since I have heard that. You're starting to get back to normal!" Envy jumped up and hugged Ed. "Are your memories starting to come back too?"
Ed thought about it for a few seconds. He didn't know if he wanted Envy to know just yet. He just wanted things to stay the same between them. "Well, um, no." Ed smiled and hugged Envy back. "Would you ever hurt me? Even if I did get my memories back," Ed asked looking straight into Envy's purple eyes. Envy laughed before he realized Ed was serious.
"No, of course I would never hurt you. When you get your memory back I won't leave you. I will stay by your side. I would never just use you." Envy lifted Ed's chin and kissed him on the lips. Ed hesitated for a second but then kissed Envy back. "So, how much do you remember now?" Envy asked already knowing that Edward had his memory back.
Ed stepped backwards and accidentally stepped into the end table then fell down on the ground. "But…how did you know?" Envy laughed and sat on Ed's lap. This, of course, made Ed blush. His heart was beating so fast and thought it would burst out of his chest.
"You can't hide the guy I love from me," Envy kissed Ed's neck.
"I love you, Envy." Ed said wrapping his hands around Envy.
"I love you too, pipsqueak." Envy whispered in his ear as he unbuckled Ed's belt.