Neuhaus Chocolate Indianapolis "The war is over" # 7: Lullaby

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Ling was used to blood, since I was little. It was something that would repel or cause discomfort. I'd never see her splashing unfazed by the air during a battle. I'd never scared. He had never been afraid. But Lan Fan's blood had a smell unlike any he had seen so far. Just to see her, her stomach twisted and felt like vomiting. Had barely suppress the gag, his knees trembling, beads of sweat on your skin. Not remember having seen something more unpleasant in his life. And thatwas terrified.

That sea of blood on the Ed and he smelled blood walked Lan Fan. Ling could not go a step further, overcome by nausea. She felt sick. Her eyes clouded by fatigue, and then the arm amputee volvíaa see in his hands, while it was tied to that damn dog with trembling fingers as the fabric tape is slipped over and over again. What a horrible memory. What a horrible feeling. He put his hand over her mouth to try to control himself, but his hands also were soaked with blood. That she smelled blood. That smelled muerte. The hands that were wrapped tightly maimed body of the girl with his own jacket, trying to stop the bleeding. And the stomach volvíaa contraérsele violence. She closed her eyes, trying to escape the images. But in the darkness that awaited him after his eyelids, those memories were even sharper, clearer. Open meat, muscles and bones exposed. White skin Lan Fan, pale as a corpse, from the dense red blood pouring from his shoulder without stopping.

Idiot. He had not even allowed to say &frown. Never allowed to say sorry. " Never. Inched mass he, holding his wrist for hand away from the face, and wiped the sweat from his forehead delicately with the sleeve. Ling closed his eyes, sighing, letting console. Touch calmed him slowly pulse. - It was just a nightmare, "muttered Lan Fan tender voice, looking at him affectionately. It's over ...

Ling chuckled.
- Sometimes I think with all that hemes seen and lived here we have enough material to fuel nightmares for all our life ...
But the discomfort is dissolved. Fan Lan shook his head with a small frown, as agreeing with him. The moonlight fell upon it, dimly illuminating half of her face. Ling looked at her for a second and raised a hand to touch her cheek, her forehead against hers.

- Thanks ...

She frowned again. Never allowed him to say "thanks." But his expression softens securaround him by the shoulders to wrap too, "tell me a story? She let out a murmur of laughter from her hair.

- No. You are more for those things.

- How about a song? - No way.

- ... I think I'll have another nightmare soon.

- whiner ...

Lan Fan threw her head back, staring at the ceiling thoughtfully, until another smile curved his lips. And bowing her face again, he began to sing orute; maximum possible. The memory of the nightmare was dissolved as a vapor cloud blown by the wind, was replaced on the spot for the old memories of home and its people. Ling felt his eyes moist, but do not know if it was because of the laughter or the other feeling that had suddenly enveloped the heart.

- I think this song is not the most appropriate for someone trying to sleep ...

- not specified.

Fan Lan pulled the embrace, burying his face in the hair of his master. He knew he was smiling. Silent paround, hugging a pillow with grief. Pei, who was in charge of checking that everything was in order for the first night that the Prince was passing in his new bedroom (windows tightly closed, fluffy pillows, hand warmer under the blankets to keep warm bed) left escape an indulgent laugh.

- Ling, and are too old to sleep in a crib. You'll be cramped if you go on. You have to sleep in a bed like the elderly. You are growing very fast.

- I do not want to sleep here alone, "he repeated, looking around suspiciously. I do not like being alone. &C

- Of course, he is my husband-Pei stood proudly, taking a hand to his chest in a theatrical gesture. I have to sleep with him to look after and protect you while you relax, that's what we wives.

- And ... you can not take care of me too?

- What are you saying? Pei was the victim. Does not care of you every day as if you were my greatest treasure? Ling

puckering again in another face, this time embarrassed. The woman could not repress a smile by Mastime. He sat on the side of his bed beside him and took one of the tiny feet that were outlined under the sheets. The child squirmed and tickling, laughing softly, and his expression relaxed.

- You have to get used to this, Ling-Pei then added softly. Sooner or later. And the sooner you do, the sooner you take him off, huh? Do not worry, because we will be in the next room. But the big boys do not sleep with their nannies! And if you are brave princes. CHT MLXC

He opened his mouth to reply, but stopped when she heard a noise at the door. The small Lan Fan appeared in the doorway, with a modest gown of pale ivory and black hair falling loose over her shoulders. Seeing that the other two looked at her, dropped the door and scampered barefoot towards them.

- Mom! Exclaimed very seriously to get to her, raising his arms. Look! I have set myself the nightgown.

- Ohhh, really? Pei replied, excitedly. That's great, honeyo.

the soil up to sit on his knees, but the girl's smile vanished like smoke when he saw Ling looking at them with dog face.

- What is it? He asked puzzled, blinking.

- Do not want to sleep here alone, "said Pei for him, earning a horror (and exaggerated) look embarrassed by the child.

- Fan-Lan Ohhh ... stared at his friend with an expression of sympathy more like a funeral that ds that now I get used to sleeping together here too. Ling, this is your habitacióny have to sleep here alone.

- Nooo, Pei, please ...

- Come as you are over ...

- I do not want to sleep here alone!

- Mom, if you have fear, I have to stay with him!

Pei looked at her daughter with her mouth open to such a statement.

- And why, pray?

- For pecause I am your escort! Lan Fan replied as if it were obvious, putting their little hands on hips with solemnity, and Ling nodded enthusiastically to emphasize his words.

She struggled between the sudden urge to laugh at the situation in general and their responsibility to maintain composure for those kids respect their decision. It was not easy, in fact hurt his throat to swallow the laughter, but in the end everything was hawking a bewildered and could sustain his daughter looked almost unperturbed.

- Lan Fan, honey, the guards do not work for the n

stay there was horrible. Quite clearly went out the window, because in the garden lanterns were still burning, but almost worse was the contrast of light and shadows cast on the ceiling and walls. In areas of darkness seemed to move things spooky. Ling sat up in bed again, as if driven by a spring, and sat there looking around apprehensively. He thought of turning on a lamp, but was not allowed to use matches. Also, do not want them to see the glow under the door ... light had never needed to sleep and Peihad always praised the courage you, disappoint was the last thing I wanted.

course was also true that I had never slept alone ...

Ling got off the bed, feeling the warm wooden floor beneath her bare feet. He remained standing there for a while, undecided, until he finally ran to the door, glancing shadows around him if one is decidíaa attack on an oversight. But when he reached out again to stay static, tight-lipped. That was not worthy of a brave prince. & Am, He seemed like an eternity. Garden lanterns began to fade, leaving only the lights on defense. Each time the guard on duty passed under his window, his light paper even more sinister cast shadows on the ceiling. I was getting everything darker. Each time was more afraid, with a thick knot in my stomach. Until he could not resist Masy last rose of a jump, jumping out the door as he thought to be a brave prince did not deserve so much suffering and to give a damn.

had to estirarsand to reach the doorknob and was difficult to push the thick sheets of solid wood, but when she disponíaa out to the living room, with a heavy heart, was stopped suddenly in the threshold. A pair of big black eyes stared back from the darkness that reigned beyond the door. And Ling nearly screamed with fright.

- Shhh! Fan-Lan quickly covered her mouth with her hands, joke. Do not scream, I am.

Ling abruptly removed his hands and crossed his arms, angry at having scared so pathetic delaI, then under the covers, very happy.

- now to sleep, huh? "Cried Lan Fan, Pei imitating the tone, as he tucked in a professional and he planted a loud kiss on the head. I will protect and take care while you rest.

- Pei says that's what wives do, "said Ling from the pillow.

- Escorts also, "she said with a tone expert. Bao told me. Ling

closed his eyes, making attempts to sleep. But could not take three seconds or so. Then again nailingeyes on the girl, who sat on the mattress beside him, like a statue.

- Lan Fan ... do you not afraid?

- I have no fear of anything, "she answered smugly. If you have fear, could not be a warrior. And I want to be a warrior.

- The brave princes not afraid, "said Ling, wrinkling his brow. But ... I sometimes get scared.

- It does not matter. No matter if you get scared.

- Why?

hugged her tightly, wrapping his arms and legs and leaning his head on his chest. Fan Lan hugged her back and both ended up getting a ball so tight that no one knew where one began and the other ended.

The bed did not seem so large nor so cold. She wrapped him warm. Its smell always soothed inside. He could hear her heart beating rhythmically, his chest rising and falling with each breath. It was like a magic spell ... - Thanks ... "he whispered. Lan Fan

pursed

a little frown, but then smiled again. He began to hum under his nanny who always sang Pei. And Ling fell asleep with a smile.

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Jewel of his master, and both went to the porch without ceremony. The brothers exchanged a look half incredulous.

- How motivated are today, right? "Said Al, with a smirk. It's nap time, but suddenly will train ... I have not seen it practiced even once since they are here. - Bah, are like a goat. The two-Ed did hint to refocus attention on the book, but was unable to suppress her laughter. Anyway, should be a sight to see poking Fan Ling Lan, can there be something massoacute; n.
- I do, "said Lan Fan tersely, turning the left arm to check its mobility. I won.
- Ohhh, really? "Ling smiled mockingly. Sure to amuse you cheated ...
- I never do trap. If you distract yourself, it's not my fault.
- How can you not distract me with such bellezón training?
Lan Fan glared at him, blushing profusely, and began to re Ling & iacute; r. For the Elric I shot a drop of sweat on his temple.

- I think I've changed my mind, "muttered Al-almost rather not witness this ...
Ed did not have time to answer, because the prince was placed in a position to combat coup and said
- Come
secret weapon! Less talk and more action!

Lan Fan reaction was immediate. Ling lunged so quickly that the two brothers fell almost blond sitting on the porch steps by printing & oacyou challenge worthy of an acrobat and, leaning on the floor with his hands, legs tangled around quickly Ling arm, throwing him against the grass. He crashed to the ground, but immediately rolled back up and the show continued.

- What last-released ... finally, releasing the air that had been holding. Impressive and fighting them, but see them fighting each other is amazing ...

- Yeah ... from the outside leaves your mouth open. Although I guess it's normal. We twowe should also see us when we trained together impressive. - Modesty aside, right? "Al laughed.

But the two jumped and screamed with fright when Lan Fan suddenly fell from the sky and landed with amazing agility on the railing of the stairs, right next to it. Ling also climbed over the railing, holding on to win arms and try to knock it down upside down with a kick in the mill complex. The girl ducked her legs with another backflip, leaning on the railing like a gymnast. He jumped into the stretch of railwas on the other side of the ladder and began to flee, with Ling jumping behind her heels.

- Damn! Ed cried, his heart in his mouth and hands on the head-protective gesture. You seem like a couple of monkeys!

But, of course, Xing did not answer. They were too involved in his particular skirmish to pay attention any more. When it appeared that Ling was finally cornered, Lan Fan failed to find an opening in the defense of Prince and returned to overthrow him with a key. This time, no s Lingand got up as fast as before. And then he paused again placed in a position to fight at a safe distance, panting and without looking away from each other's eyes.

- You're a cheater Ling suddenly laughed between his teeth, but the enthusiasm of his expression had not declined at all.

frowned Lan Fan, breathing so agitated as he.

- ... bad loser, "said exasperated.

- I think I have not lost, "cried the young man threw marginallcute n? Now that Al is not able to train with you, you too must be rusty ...

- Ja! Ed took his usual condescending attitude, leaning on the stairs with arrogance. A sparring with Lan Fan? No, thanks. The last time we fought, I won by a landslide. I think it's obvious who the best of both. I do not want to humiliate her in front of her prince.

- What? "Said she, frowning even more. Snorted, folding his arms, and Overhaul & GIRyou, the face away from the alchemist. Bah ... How long ago was that? A year? You're an idiot ... and a dwarf

. Ed

lunged for it as a rocket-powered, screaming at the insult. But Lan Fan easily ducked and took the momentum of the boy and crashed his fist in the face metal. And there all hell broke loose.

- I Want Candy ... "Ling said, his voice slightly, still laughing as he sat next to Al on the stairs, taking the place of Ed, withmuscles stretched and flexible like a bamboo branch. With each flip, with each kick, with every key ... how to draw the lines of his body ... He seemed to be made of water instead of meat, by the fluidity of each and every one of his gestures. It was almost hypnotic to watch.

Ling gave a vague smile that Al did not understand and are layered on one knee to support the head in his hand, his eyes fixed on Lan Fan.

- ... I just think it's a better perspective.

-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-

Ling and Huan barely reached the window of the dojo, even climbing up those huge barrels that were piled in the backyard of the premises of the soldiers at the residence of the Yao. The prince was less than his partner, but his 13 years of age and matched him in height, so that was not being easy for either. However, the effort was worth it ...

- What the hell are you doing? "Cried a voice suddenly behind him.

The boys jumped with fright and nearly falling off the barrel. They turned sharply, their faces tense asLan Fan would beat him up!

- had openings because you did not do more than distract with your comments!

- Tough luck if you leave it so distracting in the middle of a fight!

- Pfff ... "Bao snorted, folding his arms. You are the worst ... And now uploaded here as a pair of rats ... With apologies by comparison,

waka.

- Forgiven-Ling sighed, sitting on the barrel with air dropped, his shoulders sank. Hass right. But we like to see them fight. Every time they do better, right, Huan? "He looked at his companion, who nodded reluctantly. Sometimes things are really impressive ...

Bao stood looking in silence for a moment, until a sudden and mischievous smile crossed his face.

- You should be careful with these things. See the girls train can be dangerous.

- Why? Huan-rolled eyes, sarcastically. Why can they reach you out a kunai and you? ros can not. Are impressive, eh? For that kind of move are not only in the dojo ... the also have in bed.

Ling and Huang were choked suddenly and looked at his companion with open eyes as he laughed.

- Ba ... Bao! Huan yelled, half shocked. You're a pig! Yuck!

- What sucks? Bao repeated, raising an eyebrow. Got almost 15 years and say "yuck"? Dude, you have something wrongin the brain ...

- I do not mean that

! Huan cried on the defensive, blushing slightly. Please, we are talking about Jun and Lan Fan!

- So what? Are not girls too, like any other? And not just little girls. Jun. especially with the way she moves, you never ever thought how would you make love?

- A Jun? Do not be disgusting! It would be like sleeping with my sister! It's disgusting!

-ute, l was looking at the girls, too impressed to think clearly. Bao was right about one thing at least: really had a special flexibility. He had often heard the servants and even his own grandmother and aunts say how sad it was the life of the warrior, doomed to live as men, leaving aside their femininity. Ling had never understood that reasoning. The elegance in the battle showing her classmates at elite guard had nothing to envy showing the typical fine lady playing a musical instrument. He always seemed that theyremained as female and others. There was nothing manly in the way he moves.

Lan Fan Jun dodged an attack with a neat somersault that stretched your entire body and swallowed Ling. How long Lan Fan ...

and stuffed the clothes he wore? Could be clearly seen through her silhouette uniform were no longer straight lines but curves emerging. Was only 13 years ... but it was true he was no longer a child.

- Do you see something you like, waka? Bao suddenly muttered, carefully examining their expression, his face still wearing that mischievous smile.

Ling nodded mechanically without being aware of what was actually his eyes on Lan Fan. Bao followed his gaze. And then the smile dissolved to make way for a surprised grin.

- Do you like Lan Fan? He asked, turning again to face him with eyes wide open. Ling

reaction with a jump, feeling the heat rise in his face.

- I like to watch themto fight, "he hastened to specify, but I sincerely hope that his reply would have sounded more convincing to the ears of his companions of what had sounded like themselves.

Bao wrote The expression hinted that he had failed.

- Well be careful, "laughed the young man under his breath, devoting an eloquent look," not one day change your perspective ...

-_-_-_- _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Ling sat on the bed Indian style, leaning on his Rodilthe. I still felt something wet hair, flowing down his back and slipping down her shoulders, bouncing that pleasant perfume that had the soap in the bathroom of the Rockbell. There was nothing better than a good bath after an afternoon of training, nothing better to cool off, loosen up and feel clean again. But against all odds, sleepiness typical of those moments of relaxation was not making an appearance. In fact, he felt even more savvy as a cucumber stuck in water.

Lan Fan also sat on the bed with him, buthis back, concentrating on dry and thoroughly lubricate your automail, carrying out basic maintenance that required the prosthesis. She also had her hair still wet, but had been removed from the back, chest atrayéndoselo toward the right shoulder, so not the way while dealing with the left arm. The smell of soap mixed with the smell of oil.

was difficult taking his eyes off her. Fan Lan was not wearing the shirt still sleeping, of course, and white skin too called his attention under artificial light in the room. Ling's room & iac

to the change of perspective ...

- Lan Fan ... missed seeing you fight. She stopped and looked back at him in surprise. Ling could not help smiling.

- Would you be long? He asked, abruptly changing the subject, noting the prosthesis with a nod.

- Ehh ... no, no-Lan Fan seemed increasingly confused. I'm done, actually.

- No need help with anything, right?

- No, do not worry-itraised his arm, staring with vacant eyes. I do not quite get used to the smell ... I still find it distasteful.

- Well, I like.

Lan Fan stood with his mouth open, but before he could say more, Ling got out of bed, stretching, yawning lazily.

- Well ... I think I'm going to take a shower, "he said, scratching his head.

- Again? -Lan Fan ceñoy brow looked up and down, and half worried, as if jovAnd left the room, leaving behind Lan Fan, red as a tomato.

How Fast Does Abreva Work "The war is over" # 6: To celebrate the important things

And the end of the war was celebrated in style, right?

Notes: This oneshot is fresh from the oven, because I just finished. I have written several more, but I do not like too chronologically misplaced, and he had to go first. So I've written something in a hurry ... I hope not been too bad. Only one thing I like so much as the drama: the humor. Let's have a laugh XD

To celebrate the important things

When Ed s boring to look at Ling. What do you want candles? Have you blown the bulb of the habitacióny're too lazy to change it?
- No, no, "he laughed lightly, shaking her hand. The light works well. I just want to prepare something for Lan Fan.
- Something for ... Ed stood in the middle of the sentence, his brain turning to those words. And he blushed, composing a suspicious gesture. What kind of thing
?
- Put to rest your neuron, will you? I think that he has cast something is atd in your damn country will be indebted to me for life!
- Shut ya mouth, you do not know what you say! Everything that has happened before the promised day has prewritten, so I do not owe you anything! And we've only been here three days! Winry let us stay as long as you want! Right, Winry?

- Ah, here are the candles, "she cried, sitting with smiling expression. Already been used to ignore the howls of those two when initiated one of its inexplicable and absurd discussions. Look, sbars on wax Grandma and I do, then we cut what we need to use candles. Tell me how you want and cut him off.

- You do not, give it everything. This is great to me, I need candles of different heights, so I can go short to prepare myself. Thank you!

- Why, how many candles do you need? Ed growled. "Five hundred?

- Why so much? Simultaneously Winry asked, rising from the ground. him in the midst of a prank.

- Thank you for your help, dear, "said the young Pinako Xing, smiling cheerfully. I think with everything we've cut firewood until next year.

- There is nothing to be thankful, "said Lan Fan softly. I served as training for the arm, I need to practice more ...

Pinako laughed.

- Verte COTAR trunks as if they were sticks of butter makes me think you do not need much training as you think.

Lan Fan smiled shyly, buta kid who gets his way, albeit pathetic. Could end of yesterday, Pinako-san?

- Almost, but I need to repeat exactly what was the shape of the final.

- Of course!

- You're also stuck in the garlic, Grandma? Ed yelled, broken and completely caught by surprise. Eh! Grandma!

But the shop door was shut in his face and no one bothered to answer and the alchemist stood there like a statue, withoutmeans. I only asked to entertain you and give you candles. Many candles.

Lan Fan looked up at the sky, thinking, and twisted his mouth slightly.

- Candles ... I see, must be that

...

Winry blinked, looking at her with curiosity.

- That?

- Yeah ... "Lan Fan stood watching with more attention than necessary, the bright red apples, piled to the post he had right in front of them. The first quSTAB persistently questioned his side, he stopped in the act tambiény stared at the girls with eyes wide open. For a moment nobody moved.

- Waka began -Lan Fan, approaching them with a smile, and suddenly began to speak on XING, the two left most of Amestris.

- Ehhh? Ling grumbled when she finished, making a face of tremendous frustration and tambiéna answered his escort in his native tongue, releasing a hit rant that the tone of voice, seemed a typejustification.

The blooming exchange lasted several minutes in which Ed and Winry could not do more than just stood there, feeling actors filling in a foreign film. Finally, Lan Fan seemed to end the discussion and decided to air with a finger pointed upstairs. Ling groaned, muttering between his teeth, and reluctantly got up to begin collecting all the things that had scattered across the table.

- Really ... "he muttered quietly. These things have to prepare men. It is the tradition & ammanaged to sneak in throughout the day.

- Candles? "Mei looked at Ed and Winry-faced surprise after they tell him what happened to her and Al, who had spent the morning walking alone through the fields on the grounds Mei teach the people

and

Al-sama needs exercise to regain strength -. Well, I do not know ...

- Do not know if any custom or tradition in your country? Ling said he did not know what a tradition ...

Meiarms folded and composed a concentrated expression, thinking.

- I think in the south there is a tradition like that, "replied the end, his face lighting up suddenly. For the wedding party. The bride and groom prepare the room for the wedding night with rows of candles that are used to ...

- I DO NOT THINK THAT IS IT! Ed snapped, red as could be. Al and Winry looked with horror, their faces also burning. Why the hell you're always thinking the same thing?!

- T & uacute, I've asked and I replied, kind of errant Jew!

- So think of anything else! JEWISH AND DO NOT CALL ME!

was useless, because they reached no conclusion. And try to peer through the door what did the other two locked in the room did not help, because they kept talking on XING, the conversation punctuated by constant and suspicious giggling.

- From what I have heard they are talking about how important it is to prepare the two-les Mei said the other, taking off the ear

- Do not say crap, "said Ed, who would not even think about that possibility. You'd better not be doing any nasty, otherwise I send a kick to your country! Where has left all his bigotry Lan Fan?

- Maybe she was sick of formalities ...

- That's obvious!

- you have nothing better to do? -Pinako suddenly appeared behind him, making him scream in fright. Great. If you are so bored and unemployed, maybe poker &; Aacute; is give me a hand ...

And I put the two to clean the house for the remainder of the day.

Late in the afternoon, when Ed was scrubbing the dining room for the third time he saw Ling Exit the workshop with a bunch of thin metal rods in hand, about 50 centimeters length or more. That was reaching dimensions and too strange.

- What is that? He asked on the spot, unable to restrain.

- To mark the move, "said Ling innocently, smiling-something.

- XING are talking again, "Ed growled, exasperated. Mei, translate!

- How she longed to do this ... "translated simultaneously

the heir of Zhang, frowning and typical expressionless robot voice.

Yes, it has been so long since the last time I'm excited ... ... Let's have fun, Lan Fan

... Ja, ja, ja ...

- The laughter is not necessary to translate them, you idiot! They are equalpeered over the shoulder of his master, blinking curiously.

- What's here?

- Fan-Ling Lan reached out to her icily. My sword.

- Please

waka "she laughed softly, clapping a hand to mouth with an amused expression. Do not dramatize. Let them come to be seen too, if they so curious ...

The other four were added at once, blushing and sweating with tension. Ling looked at his bodyguard asif he had released a blasphemy in frustration.

- Lan Fan! It

our tradition ...

- It's all the young expanded a little smile. The more the merrier, more fun. It will be easier, we can do both at once and they look.

spies kept the blue face of horror. Ling began to grumble again, but ended up giving up and away from the threshold to pass to others.

- Okay ... Adelante, bunch of gossips ...

No one seemed quite ready to go. They looked at each other with faces of anguish, doubt, but seeing the expression of Ling greatly stiffened again, decided not to tempt fate and went over the room shuffling. Once there, they left with their mouths open.

Making the most of limited space they had, the Yao had been placed in the middle of the room that enigmatic structure that had been building in the morning ... and not was only a small stage about girls guie, l Lan Fan, but the entire group of friends, in which the boys were in charge of props and girls in the stories and songs.

After everything that had happened, had not been no better gift for Lan Fan and himself. There was like bringing a little piece of Xing, to feel at home again . Ed

was tempted to comment that did not understand why bullshit the caliber of a puppet theater had caused such excitement in those two, but when Ling and Lan Fan started the show sitting behind the scenes to handle las puppets behind the screen material, any objection vanished from his mind. It was true that the whole assembly was very rustic, but that does not mean that it had made an effort to prepare. The puppets were awesome. It was obvious they had practice in handling them, because they were moving as naturally as if they were living beings. Ling had been right and the sails were fundamental. Were responsible for change and combine in different ways to create beautiful lighting effects, differentiating the morning of the night and even staging the flashes of magic, alchemy or explosions.

CHTMwith enthusiasm, Ed and Winry turned Pinako below to help with dinner. Upon entering the kitchen, let alone smile:

- I've heard lots of laughter above. Would you have liked the shadow theater?

- Grandma! Winry cried. You knew from the beginning! Why do not you tell us?

- And ruin the fun of being all day spying on these two, thinking more and more absurd theories about what they were doing? No, it was too funny.

The two j &

Extigy Windows 7 Drivers "Family Portrait" # 4 Solos

'm a FREAK, FREAK girl, in a freak, freak world ... XD

This afternoon I sat down to write and suddenly did this. It was not what I planned to, but I do not care. God blessed, I'm really on a roll! 8D (and still with the mother-child issues, LOL)

Title: Solos
Fandom: Fullmetal Alchemist
Characters: Madame Christmas and Roy Mustang
Table : family15
Prompt: # 04 - Illness
Word count: 3,088
RatinNo corner of the room. The young woman lying on her panting, stirring from the delirium of fever, clinging to the sheets and then release, muttering unintelligible words ... His conscience was now far away. Took more than a day without reacting. And apparently no longer react.
"Idiot, he thought, angry with her and with himself for failing to stop the trembling of his fingers. You're an idiot, Marleen. Only you croak you can think of now. You always had the gift of opportunity, charm .... " She convulsed, as if reaccionara to their thoughts, and let out a moan that prickled the hair on the skin.

- Can not you give him something to calm her down? He asked the man hoarsely.
- But if the center less than an hour ...
- For more line! Chris exclaimed, pointing to the girl with the hand that held the cigar. Do not you know is suffering, you idiot?

The man gave him a little look nice, but still obeyed. Reopenedcase that had already closed, prepared another syringe with a vial of yellow liquid and injected the woman on the inside arm. The spasms began to subside and, after some minutes of tense silence that made eternal, finally seemed to fall into a deep sleep that left inert in bed and a broken wrist. If it were not for her chest still subíay down quickly, Chris would have sworn that finally it was over. - How's Roy? He asked the man giving another puff on his cigar, so intense thatalmost drained.

- Good. The child is fine, "he replied, once again picking up his things. Has passed the critical time, will recover. Still has some fever, but will getting better in the coming days. It is strong despite being so small.

- Of course that is strong Chris blurted, squaring his shoulders and lifting his chin. Her mother was always the stronger.

The doctor looked skeptical gesture, sending a quick look at the jovelife as it had been shattered Marleen. What mattered, really ... that bastard did not even know who had fathered. Neither one would ever know. Because if you stick your face volvíaa by local, Chris would not bother to explain what happened. We fly the brains out before you have time to ask.

Damn ... I was smoking too. Snuff smoke began to saturate the atmosphere of the room, distorting things and making her eyes stung. Because that was because of the smoke ... right?

- Chris ... qhat do you think? The man asked, taking a gentle tone he got sicker. She hated the fuss. He did not need anyone to turn to her with hushed tones and give him pats on the back.

- I think it's pretty obvious. Wait for it to die, put it in a box and taken to the cemetery. What do you do, dissect it and hang ornaments in the room?

The doctor frowned with disgust to the abruptness of his interlocutor.

- I was referring to the child. If your father and your mother does not appeare; hand.

What this small project painting man in an orphanage? Children in orphanages are just numbers. Nobody watches, nobody sees. If they do something funny or touching or even brave, no one notices, because nobody cares. And when they look up, thrilled to have discovered something new, having learned something they did not know, they realize that no one is there who podérselo count in exchange for a smile. There could be a cruel life for an innocent creature.

Yes, a citation and may not beng still heavy and labored. It was ironic that the disease that was killing his mother, he had grown stronger. But life is like that sometimes ... ironic, cruel, unexpected, but inevitable. And you had to learn to live with it. He was removed again, wrinkling his face and let out a pout. Chris leaned over to place a hand on the forehead, which was hot with fever. And when Roy began to whimper, smacked his lips with a sigh and took the baby gently, wrapped in his arms.

- Yes, s & amp; iacute;, today is a bad night for everyone, Roy-bo ... "she whispered, rocking gently as he walked toward a worn pequeñoy wing chair that was in a corner.

He sat on it, sinking wearily against the cushions, and placed the child on his chest, hoping that the warmth will calm down. When Roy grabbed her dress with her little fists, almost felt like laughing.

- Who was going to tell me that at this point would end up becomingeyes were stinging, but had not been smoking in that room, so it should not be because of the smoke of snuff, after all ...

- It seems that we we were alone, Roy-bo ... "he muttered. What a joke. I've finally found the man of my life, though I have endorsed to the force. I was hoping to lift more than a foot of soil, but anyway ... As they say, beggars can not be choosers.
closed his eyes for a moment. He was calm. Breathing normally on his chest. I could feel her breathingtion in the neck. And that tambiéna soothed her more than 15 cigarettes he had smoked that evening ...

- Madame
...

What was tired, damn ... And Still, what peace was suddenly inside ...

- Madame
...

Ojala Marleen feel it too could have one last time ...

- Madame!

Chris opened his eyes suddenly,n-. She said, "Take, for you give a alegríaa your mother."

Chris blinked. And then she is also a sly smile formed across his whole face. Yes, the dwarf was in love with everyone ... especially to her.
- And what has been a joy, indeed. You know what? I think this deserves one of those giant sundaes Cherry's.

Roy looked at her with round eyes, shocked. And then began waving his arms as if to take flight.

-Madame, madame, that's great! The last time we went to celebrate at Cherry's was when it ended the uprising in the West!

- Yes, I know, I know, but get off now, that are destroying my knees. Roy jumped down and grabbed the woman from one hand to pull her and help her up. Please ... that chair every day was more depressed and worn, and every day she was older.

- But do not you work?

- Bah, I'll tellSophie is responsible for a couple of hours. Makes good afternoon to go for a walk, eh?

- Of course. And to eat ice cream! I'm going to ask the super-glass-double-three-delight-especially

- Ahhh, great ... you remember the last time you ate that I spent three days with diarrhea, " right? Roy

froze, turning pale.

- Yes it's true ... Better ask nothing ...

- If pidieras rum raisin ice cream, like me ...

- All d & iace; rle. The children were truly amazing. At least, Roy never failed to surprise. And sometimes thought that maybe were not doing so bad, after all, although she was only fulfilling the role of mother because a disease was yours truly ...

Yes , had been left alone. And it was hard. But Chris left of those things matter when Roy fell asleep in her lap, or when doing homework together, or read a book before going to bed ... or when they went for a walk in Central. They were alone, but in his view were a family like any other. Ten & iacute; an girls, who wanted the child almost as much as her. And watch it grow, becoming stronger, healthier and happier offset any difficulties that might have crossed and made him feel that perhaps Marleen agree with the way I was educated ... Chris just wanted to become a good man, so noble as was his mother.

Every day Marleen understand better why he had decided to bring the world. She had been right, Roy was special. Chris also could feel it, knew
that was destined for great things in life ...

Or maybe it was simply that all mothers think the same of their children.

Shower Door Parts Jacksonville Florida "The war is over" # 4: From outside

with raised eyebrows and surprised expression. He returned a look of seriousness, planted in the middle of the aisle as a stake.
- Sure, why not? Unless Lan Fan has any objections ...

turned his face towards her, which permanecíaa her on the threshold, but failed to catch his eye. The young warrior was staring at Ling. They seemed to communicate without words and suddenly Winry just felt uncomfortable and out of place if both had begun to speak in front of her xing.

- It's all musicaland slowly unbuttoned the shirt using only his right hand. - I told you that I can alone.
- Oh, shut up all day protesting.
- Ling ... "she muttered, making a little grimace of disgust.
But even approached the young man who helped lift the arms from the sleeves, and Winry quickly look away, feeling like a new Miron. It was strange to be with those two since they had come to Resembool. It seemed that everything happened lit had changed greatly. At least the way they behaved between them now had nothing to do with how it used to be when I met months ago in Rush Valley. They seemed to have grown several years at once. Too. Although, realistically, this latest war may have changed them all forever.
When she returned to the table, settling the keys and screwdrivers in the work belt, Lan Fan and hoped lying with his face serene. In fact, she was much calmer than the actual Ling, who was merely removedr. But Bradley was clinging to me, so I had to bear the weight of the two.
- support the weight of the two? Well, in that case I'm surprised you do not tear the arm
rennet ... The comment
Ling tighten again. Winry could see the corner of his eye as his shoulders twitched and exchanged a quick glance with Lan Fan. He had coughed slightly and add to the flight:
- But anyway, you did a very good job, you know? I see that the design is pretty good and although the model is simple and lightweight, rugged looks. Q "hat was your rehabilitation?
- It was pretty hard, "muttered Lan Fan, looking at her. But the grandfather and I asked the mechanic who built us light the way to move more easily. I guess that helped a lot, but now I think maybe I underestimated the need for a stronger automail ...

- Well, that makes it easy to under-Winry winked camaraderie. Both Rush Valley as when I was in Briggs learned a lot of things that could sban anything! Ahhh, technology in the north is incredible! What is so great to solve any problem, they thought of everything! They make the automails true works of art! With these lubricants ... What?
Ling and Lan Fan had been watching her with a face somewhere between suspicion and pity, with individual droplets of sweat rolling down his temples. I was so accustomed to Ed put that face You're a geek machines had to make an effort to remember that those two were guests and not crash a wrench in the head. & Aor go to the bathroom.

- But ... "said Lan Fan, who still did not seem very convinced," the design ...

- Oh, quiet! Wonder Winry yelled, leaning toward her. You want something that serves to fight, right? When I was in Rush Valley I designed a gun to your arm! You could be the first to try it! - Ehh ... no thanks, "smiled the other, somewhat intimidated. Rather that the design remained the same, I'm used to & eacu TMLXC

- Do not worry about that, "Winry turned to smile reassuringly. Actually this is the best time to make changes. Fan Lan has learned to move with the arm, but has not yet completed the rehabilitation, so it has not fully adapted to it. It is very likely that the new automail be even lighter than this and this will further facilitate the work. You are not resent both the shoulder or back, and it's easier to learn to move end-Lan Fan devoted to a warm look, coloc marginallRIIT in homunculus. Absolutely did not yet know all the details, but from what Ed and Al had told the prince and servant were separated in the middle of a battle and I had not seen since . The last image was taken from Ling Lan Fan of his body was maimed, his flesh open, badly injured, sedated. And with that he had to live diaa day for half a year. Winry

recalled the day that Al went to the door with Ed in his arms, covered with blood and limbs. His heart had gone to his mouth,and it had stuck in my throat for days. While stitching the wounds Pinako an emergency cure to stop the bleeding. Or when the fever for the physical and mental pain from the shock of what had been trying to transmute their mother was raving days in my dreams. He remembered their suffering and tears during surgery for implants automail. She had not left his bed, changing wet cloths on his forehead, holding her hand. Had been totally unable to get away from him, anyway. Her heart had broken with every moan and every sob. And so I stayed & amp; oacute; weeks, until he began to recover and the pressure in his chest loosened.

But Ling had not been there to comfort the madness of Lan Fan. As she lay in bed, recovering from blood loss and trauma of having an arm amputee, no one had held her hand. There was with her during surgery, whose pain Winry knew perfectly well that caused the effects. Nor during the first weeks of rehabilitation, which were the hardest and most difficult in which you bend the body cramps and screaming the whole organismvomiting blood and rejecting the implants. ... Ling had not lost everything. In fact, this was undoubtedly the first review that I attended with Lan Fan.

And for a second wondered how she'd feel if he had lost that grim period in the life of Ed

The idea managed to shrink the stomach.

- B-well ... "he muttered, and had to hawk hard to realize that he had left a trickle of a shaking voice, you fix it so you can keep moving with freedom whilesuch? He asked his bodyguard. Are you better?

- Yes ... It's the first time I disconnected and reconnected, so it pains me a bit.

- That's normal, "said Winry, cleaning tools with a rag. It is better to practice a little basic rehabilitation tables until they are gone for the inconvenience.

- Agreed.

- Thank you, Winry-toned Ling, regaining their carefree appearance.

She could not repress a smile and stood for a moment mir marginallI, Ndola. Fan Lan had lowered the legs of the table to deal with Ling, who had already lifted the stool and took advantage of the position of his companion to be a gap between his knees. While the girl moved concentrated arm gesture, he put his hands on his hips, holding it gently. And things were returning to their usual channel.

- Wow, Lan Fan, you look so deadly that you give me ... miedito

- Q-what? Do not say so, g-thanks to this I can keep fighting for you ...

- You do not know how glad I am! ThisOur company cut off an arm to protect his master ... and he had accepted the homunculus inside himself to protect the sacrifice of his servant. Following the introduction of the automail, Lan Fan had shown impressive willpower completing rehabilitation in six short months, to return rapidly to his position as bodyguard of the prince. And Ling, who was unable to be with her during those months in which both had needed, now cared for and protegíaa all hours, without leaving her for a moment, wrapping her in cariñoy in smiles that help lift the mood after & eacute; s all that has happened. She did not want him to continue suffering. But he lost his composure at the possibility that something could go back to hurt.

If thereby protecting each other ... were they not in the best position to protect Xing?

Winry smiled, thinking that suddenly did not seem so farfetched the idea that Ling reach the throne. He would know to take care of his people. Y Lan Fan is responsible to look after him. Was glad to have a look at what lay behind what the eye could see, porque in fact those two were not so difficult to understand. In fact, it looked pretty much like someone who knew ...

And, taking off his apron cinturóny work, she left the shop, humming.

Sidekick 3 Water Indicator \

Title: Refuge
Author: Dikan
Fandom: Fullmetal Alchemist
Pairing: Ling / Lanfear
Table : Mystic
Prompt: # 1 - Sanctuary
Rating : G Warnings
... Spoilers "around the manga? 8D
Word count: 8,906 Disclaimer
: naaada all this belongs to me, this I know everyone XD
Summary: After the war, Ed and Al were eager to return home in Resembool. But Ling, Mei Lan Fan and should also return to the East, as & iacute, why not make the trip together? The Elric did not expect what was to become for the children of Xing in a real vacation in his hometown.

Notes: ... how true that is not convince me how this has been. But I can not publish the other prompts without raising it first, so I'll leave it over, which I have fried, and here it is at once XD

Refuge

The train ride from Central was a nightmare. At least for the Elric brothers. Because as soon as the machine was put into marcha, Ling started talking and never stopped throughout the journey.

- How pleasant it is to once again have control over my body! "He said, smiling, to no one in particular. You can not get an idea of how heavy it was Greed sometimes. I never ate what I always queríay went hungry! How well intended to maintain a body that is accustomed to eating a lot more?

- perhaps exceeded your ability to swallow his comprehension Ed growled, with his forehead pressed against the glass istypical cuisine of Xing. Lan Fan, who sat beside him on the bench, occasionally nodding his head, but made no comment. His face was serious and pale, as if still reflect the events that had already ended the war. Next to her, glued to the window, resting her head on the glass also, looking at the scenery and playing idly with his fingers the fabric of your clothing and leather seat, still amazed to have recovered sensitivity. Mei Ling was sitting on the side of the aisle, and although he had not opened his mouth since he began the trip, did nothing to look atChop suey
-XC was the prince. I'm getting hungry just remembering. Al, you also do not have a constant feeling of hunger in the stomach?
- I have many feelings and that's wonderful, "said the youngest Elric, his face a little green. But the prevailing right now is the headache ... - How long we will have to stand you?! Yelled at once Mei, jumping in his seat to stand up for his idol and Ling glaring at her.
- You know what I just dand remember this, Lan Fan? Ling went to the princess and turned to his escort. A holiday in honor of the emperor's birthday two years ago, remember? That sure was creepy! It completely took me eager to return to the capital, had it not been for the poor mother would have me back checkered past year ...

- But what he's talking now? Ed muttered, throbbing vein in his temple.

- And I do not know ... "he muttered Al, mareadísimo.
- Mei, you alsoin was "cried suddenly the heir of the Yao, turning face again to face his sister. Do you remember the opening dinner, when Yeung Shan and suddenly began shouting, drew their swords and had to separate the emperor's guard? Mei
ceñoy brow pursed his lips into a grimace, raising his chin proudly.

- I want to know one thing, "cried haughtily. If I agreed to join this journey with you has been just out of respect for Alphonse-sama and the invitation of Winry-san. That does not mean that now we will be ...

- Sat & iFong bes that political agreements are signed for generations with the large clans to train their elite guards in exchange for business support and stuff. Well it seems that Yeung chosen as personal escort to a warrior of Fong which was the lover of Shan. He could not complain, because they discover it, but tried to convince private Yeung and the other ended up figuring it all.

- It's amazing! Xiaoran told me at the time, but as an exaggerated not know if it was true or I would have invented.

- is a truth as a house,suffer in Central and rejoin them, but Ed had managed to dissuade her. Things in the capital were not exactly quiet at that time. In addition, hospitals were overwhelmed by the many wounded in the various battles that were developed throughout the city. None of them wanted to stay too long input. Not even Al, the doctors had diagnosed malnutrition brutal and wanted to keep under observation for at least a month. He preferred to go home early and relax in the tranquility of Resembool. So as soon as they recovered just enough to keep
rest
wanted really, truly) had not wanted to discuss. After all, could not have achieved the victory without those three. In a way it was, that invitation was the least I could do to thank you for your help. But the truth was that at that time, hearing and Mei Ling were arguing about the heir to the clan
not-know-what
, who had tried to seduce one of his brothers to kill him in bed , felt real desire to throw them both out the window.

As they reached the station Resembool, Ed jumped up,war, the search, the pain, the pilgrimage ... The brackets had broken their lives years ago had finally broken and volvíaa life course. Volvíaa world spinning. And they returned home.

The three were fused in an embrace that lasted centuries, unable to get loose. Al also began to laugh and he burst into tears uncontrollably. In fact, he seemed very happy to mourn again. Asked for her apple pie and Winry's laughter redoubled. She wiped her tears with the back of the hand, also dried Aly, throwing back her arms around them both covered their faces with kisses, until Ed felt too embarrassed to keep that and started to protest loudly.

- I'm glad to see you, "he greeted Pinako once Winry finally released to the brothers and ran to greet and hug the kids tambiéna Xing, who had maintained a discreet second plane during the reunion. Welcome home.

- Thanks, Ed grandmother smiled gently.

Pinako seemed melancholy, despite the joy of his face to see them come back safelylosses in the middle of nowhere. This is very similar to the prairies of the west in Xing. Are the Yao clan lands. It's funny, huh? We seem to have grown up in parts of the same style! Xing But we have more forests and the environment is much more humid. If the temperature gets too high in summer is as if you cocieras in your own juice, and when winter comes ...

Ed had to count to 50 to suppress the urge to kick in the head with his "friend" to see if knocking him shut up at once. I was tired of hearing him already and that they had not even come home combines. Those days of living is goingTMLXC
But the heir of the Yao deftly sidestepped any verbal attack and came out on a tangent, returning to his monologue on the lands of his clan in Xing and recalling old stories when I was little . Ed returned to count to 50, gritting his teeth in exasperation. But he swallowed the protests, and had been doing all day. It would be unfair to send this guy to hell, no matter how unbearable it was. Not after everything that happened. And her face turned slightly to look askance at Lan Fan.

She had not opened his mouth all day. It was a ballLing with his face completely expressionless as a blank canvas. The Prince kept an arm around her shoulders firmly and Ed wondered exactly when it was put there. Maybe take the whole trip there, actually. As the small package Lan Fan pressed against his chest since leaving Central.

knew very well why not stop talking Ling. He also knew that that face of happy enthusiasm that shone since they began the journey was more fake than ever. Still remember too well the expression he had shown LingCentral subsoil during the final battle. Sunken eyes, the fierce glare. It was not only the face of Greed ...

Ed thought of his father and suddenly the automail of his right arm seemed terribly heavy. But he shook his head and pushed those thoughts quickly fatal. Do not want to think about what was left behind. And I was not sure Ling.

Luckily, Winry had much more patience than him (after all she had just met with them and had not had to endure the prince during the train ride) sohandled quite master the uncontrollable conversation Ling, followed the thread and asking questions that the other replied with enthusiasm. Even Mei joined the conversation at the end, cheering. When finished, smiling gently, despite the fatigue and headache. And the truth is that before you know it, came to the house and travel Rockbell finally ended for good.

It was a relief for the Elric brothers cross the threshold that had become their only home in recent years. He heard his brother Ed sighed deeply, looking at everything with excited eyes, orlfateando air.

- I had forgotten the smell of this place, "said Al. The smell of oil automail. The smell of freshly cooked food ... - Want to eat some?

- Most prefer to sleep first, "Al looked at his brother with an apologetic smile. I'm dying of sleep! I think I could sleep for years.

was clear that Al was not the only one who thought so, so Winry led them all upstairs so they could be installed soon.

- We'll have to tighten a little sleep, but I think there will be no probl; Not think happen! This is

my room!

- Ehhh? Ling composed his face ensayadísima not understand, but continued to press the door would not yield an inch to the thrust of blond. What do you care? If it is full of junk ...

- These dishes are the things that Al and I kept our house! Our stuff, our room! Already out of there! NOW!

- Come on, man, I'm sure you'll want to share a room with your brother, now that he alsoN can sleep, right? Here there would be room for both ...

- Nor is there for you! There is only one bed! - But we do not care to share. Winry, thank you very much for your hospitality, you're a charm! Now let's get some sleep, we're very tired. Bye! And, taking a walk through the gap that remained open, made a strange key in knee Ed, balance and forcing him to remove the leg. The Alchemist fell headlong into the door at the same moment that Ling is the slamming in his face. In the hallway was a silencetomb, dark and sinister waves falling on the four remaining young.

- If you will ... asshole! Ed shouted, rubbing his sore face, and began banging on the door, struggling to try and open it again. Ling! LING! Get out now, prince asshole!

- not! "Sang mocking the other from the inside, blocking the door firmly. Did not you say you were sick of hearing me? Then let me sleep at night, or begin to tell the story of my life since I have memory.ute, s great. There'll be more comfortable.

- This is the best! Ling suddenly cried through the door. I do not think I would like to sleep with me! Talking in your sleep!

The remaining four shoulders slumped, rolled back the dark black waves. Ed began to mumble mumble all sorts of insults, but away from the door, giving up, and put her arms akimbo.


-
Tsk ... Well sorry for Lan Fan, then ...

- Quiet! She is already used! CHT
MLXC All were of stone. Mei put a hand to his mouth and dropped dramatically convencidísima:

- or whether they also have an adventure ... By God! All the princes end getting involved with his bodyguards!

- No one is bundled with anyone! Ed yelled, blushing suddenly inexplicably at the mere mention of something similar. Can you make the turn off for a while your fevered brain?

- M-Mei ... Winry smiled weakly, sweating also to the mental image that the princess had just suggested. I do notamp; oacute; a bit more before returning to fade, as if it never existed. Ling also stopped smiling. And for a moment the two stood there in silence, he with his back against the door and she planted in the middle of the tiny room, head down, staring at the floor . The window was in front of them, just above the bed that clung to the wall, was open and the thin curtains slowly swaying in the breeze, filtering the light of noon and giving the room an illumination n very soft and cozy. Still missing for the arrival of summer and the field environment was coolo. It would be nice to rest there. Have some peace and quiet, for the first time in so long. Maybe even for the first time in his life

.

Ling joined with another sigh and walked to the closet that Winry had mentioned before, opening it to poke around inside.

- Let's look over here ...

- I do not like being here

she suddenly blurted Lan Fan, softly but sharply, as if he had been waiting for é l broke the silence to speak it too.
- Qui é n? "Mei? Do not worry about that. And do not be too hard on her. Now that our initial goal has gone down the drain, we need to change strategy. And Mei can be very useful. Lan Fan
mouth twisted in a grimace of discomfort, but said nothing.

- Mmm, I think this could serve-Ling again closed the closet and went to Lan Fan, with a few simple shirts hanging from the arm. Arriving at his side, reached out to her. Give it to me. None

moved for a second, but in the end the girl loosened the grip held on the small &ADAVE as things were in Amestris at that time would have been nearly impossible. The military had the details of organizing a state funeral for the old warrior Xing, as had also other fallen heroes in the final battle. Was held following the tradition of their country. And that was all that was now her granddaughter and her prince, a jar of ashes. What

had little desire to return home. What little desire to see his grandfather in the eye and tell him he had failed, who did not return with immortality, who had lostone of his best men, that his bodyguard had lost an arm, all of them had been about to die in a war that had nothing to do ... What little desire to return after Anoy almost a disappointment to all, and have to start fighting again for the throne against his brother, supporting the attacks, battles, deaths. Ever doubted Xing more than they were to receive in the same way that he had received Winry Ed and Al ... For them, the real war had begun. Going home would not be synonymous with rest, but quite the opposite. Ojala ...
CHTMLXtime to answer, Ling went back to her and stood beside him, much closer to what would have been correct. However, Fan Lan did not move an inch to depart. Although not dare look up at him.

- N-do not worry, I can only ... "and he raised his right hand to the front of his black uniform, looking with fingers closed loop maintaining the gi.

- No doubt, "Ling he untied the little bow by itself, without asking permission. But I do it myself.


- Waka
, please, "protested d & eac; Iacute; to about chest now added many others that fell around her shoulder, as if someone had tried to keep roughly tied the metal tip to the body of flesh. Those bandages suddenly reminded that Dr. Knox used to wrap the limb stump just maimed months ago. And the memory did not like.

- Mrs. Curtis bandaged me, "said Lan Fan, before he asked. He said I probably would have dislocated something and holding it a bit maybe ...

His voice faded as Ling Empez ó to sift through the bandages, looking for the knot that kept subjects. And, unencumbered firmly, began to develop his left shoulder, a stinging feeling in my stomach nervous. Something very similar to the anxiety that precedes a battle. The vertigo that comes over the face of something disturbing. Because it would be stupid to try to deny that what frightened him. He had feared this moment since he returned to see Lan Fan in the forest with Kanama, after almost half a year. So I wanted to end it early and deal with it at once.

When the bandages finally disappeared, Ling gasped. CHTMTMLXC
- knew you'd say something stupid to ...

- It's not silly, "interrupted Ling, her smile widening, and picked up the white shirt to start slowly-calársela . You know what Greed said when you first saw in the forest of Kanama? Hand-picked metal, inserting it into the sleeve with the same delicacy that if he drove a treasure. He said I was a guy working for a woman to have as impressive as my secret weapon. You know what I thought? "Grabbed his right hand wrist and put it apart from the faceon the other sleeve also. I just really lucky I have ... because it seems even more impressive than usual. Lan Fan

shrank a little more, contracting his brows and tightening the lips together to try to restrain. Ling took his act to tilt to support your face in hers.

- I like that arm, Lan Fan, "he muttered while he was buttoning his shirt. I remember your loyalty and your courage. I do not want to be ashamed of it, but you wear it with pride. You have always been impressive. I'm glad that now everyone can see. She so

ntió barely, sucking in through the nose. It was difficult to maintain his composure after what happened. And Ling had much less patience than she for those things. Why even bother to try to swallow the words that escaped from his lips.

- Hold. Lan Fan
looked surprised, his eyes widening. His eyes were moist. And Ling mask broke: the smile, the quiet, the jokes, the cold-blooded, all collapsed like a house of sand giving way to anxiety, fear, fatigue, pain heart. Six months apart. Six bloody months. Rm í to have often thought that I could never get rid of Greed. That would be trapped forever, paying a high price for his naive desire for immortality. Volveríaa never be with her as now, not her eyes, or touch, or talk to her, and would have to settle for seeing it from afar as a mere spectator. And it was horrible. Too horrible to heal it with some ridiculous hospital days. And now they were there in Resembool, lost in the middle of nowhere, alone and free ...

- Hold me, "he repeated, his voice carrying a slight stop URGENCIa-. You promised you would when your arm recovered. I have long been waiting.

not need to ask a third time. Fan Lan closed the distance between them with the same urgency, as if they break the chains that kept static and finally allowed him freedom of movement. Ling took her into his arms at once, wrapping it tightly against his chest to shake. And they embraced not been embraced as ever, clinging to the clothes of the other, burying her face in her partner's neck, seeking refuge. The young warrior began to shake violently until he could no longer bear broke Masyor to mourn. He cried for his grandfather, loneliness, tension, uncertainty, and the nostalgia ... but gratitude. It was a very different cry that Winry had shaken on the platform of the station, much weaker, full of sadness and relief simultaneously. Ling could see it clearly. I knew her too well. And he knew that he had also been horrible for her. Only then could find relief from his own soul.

Neither spoke for a long time, until the muffled sobs of Lan Fan began to subside. Ling did not let the embrace andprince's neck.

- Why? Why start another war? We do not have any hurry. We failed. No return of immortality and, frankly, I prefer by far to remain a mystery how to get in our country. Xing I do not want to the same horrors we've seen here. I could not stand.

- But ... if something happens to the emperor before we get back ...

- Lieutenant Ross said that everything is masochistic about the same. Trust is maintained. In addition, the emperor does not matter by now. Not your favor that we should win now.

- In … what are you thinking? Fan-Lan joined to look at his face, wiping her cheeks with the back of the hand.

- I have still not very clear-Ling frowned, returning his gaze. God, how pale he was ... I pushed her bangs from her forehead gently, making the gesture in a concealed caress. We'll have to think the next move and move with caution ... But for now seize to rest here a few days. If we as we are now, we will be cannon fodder. And I'm very tired, really. CHlittle curtain to look out the window and see the landscape. Everything seemed so calm ... deep breath again, outlining a relaxed smile.

- Do you remember the trips we did before the lakes of Feng Tian? "He muttered. Do not you think that this place is rather like that? Lan Fan
moved a little to lean mass he also out the window.
- From the lakes were large forests, "said Lau. There are only pastures ...
- Still reminds me of our home ... I hope tute; an booted him in the world, as if it never existed in reality. He had cast doubt on his own life, its past, its present ... Sometimes, all that was there was darkness. But now all volvíaa put into place slowly.

- You know who should be willing to return? Mom.

- is true. And scold you for having taken so long and having been on tenterhooks all the while, waiting for news.

- The first thing I do when I get back to Xing will go to visit the Imperial Palace ...
Ling looked up at the clearing - Lan Faaan ... he called, pitiful. Come here with me, will you?

She looked at him with his mouth twisted in a grimace embarrassed. But gave up quickly when the boy started waving his hand impatiently, grunting, and sat beside her with the same caution with which he had gone to bed, like a wary cat. Ling turned sideways to get in front of her. And both stood gazing for a moment in silence, her eyes still incredulous and amazed him with narrowed eyes full of calm and quiet, until Lan Fan did hint to move your left handLing and had to stifle a moan, a shudder of pain abruptly when the metal arm shook and turned to lock, like a broken toy. The girl let out a curse on Xing Ling hissed and chuckled.

- Tomorrow we will ask you to review your automail Winry, right? Murmured, approaching her to close the gap, holding her waist slowly. Lan Fan

nodded, pursing her lips, but still looked uneasy. Suddenly, he removed to raise the right arm, sliding below the neck LingHTMLXC - Lan Fan ... tell me what you've been doing for months ...

- What do you tell? "She sighed, getting a ball in his arms and snuggling against him. The smile reflected in her voice.

- Since Dr. Knox started the car and get out of this abandoned house in the forest.


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Winry placed the steaming pot on the wooden coaster in the center dining room table, then glanced toward the stairs going up to the upper floor as he removed his mittsamp; iexcl; Do what you want! But they have not shown signs of life throughout the day, so they deserve to stay without supper for antisocial!

- they must be exhausted-third to, peacemaker. Fan Lan looked terrible, really ...

- Well, you also have a horrible and here you are, right?

When his older brother glared at her.

- Ed, you should go to warn them, tell them dinner's ready ...

- What? I do not think up! Everyone turned to menry, exasperated. As I climb! Really, you are a unpresentable ...

He went upstairs while her grandmother began to serve dinner discussion with Ed to stop bawling, and upon reaching the corridor was planted in front of the closed door of the room who had taken the prince of Xing and his escort. He swallowed, his ear to try to capture any sound in the interior. But the silence was absolute. Nor was light under the door. So, nervously taking a deep breath, he called softly. There was no response.

- Ling? "Groped, approachinga little longer. "Lan Fan?

Nothing. Put his hand on the knob and opened it carefully. The dim light from the hall cut the thick darkness of the room, sliding along the ground to lie in bed, which was just opposite the entrance. Winry stood still there for a moment, not daring to inspect the package that much attention huddled under the covers.

- Ling-called again softly. Ling!

The lump was removed a little, but did not answer. The slow breathing could be heard clearly now indicated to the blonde

who was sleeping outside and was tempted to turn around and get out the way he had entered. But then he remembered he had a tendency to faint from hunger Ling. And none of us had eaten all day since they arrived late in the morning. It did not seem appropriate to leave before breakfast, while still nursing. So pursed lips decisióny slowly approached the bed.

When she came to them could see the lump that was visible from the entrance to Ling, who was sleeping with his back to the door. Was released andI made two apple pies, we will eat one for dinner, but leave the other in the dining room if after you wake up hungry and want to down a drink, okay? - Vale. Thank you very much ...

She nodded and hint to turn around again to leave the room, but Ling grabbed her skirt before she could take two steps, stopping her.

- Winry-called, turning in bed, just enough to look not just separated her companion, Lan Fan hurt his arm in Central ... Could you take a look ma & ntilde, ana to fix it?

- Sure, no problem. - Thanks Ling repeated with a nod, and gave him a smile.

Winry did not wait to go away to resume his previous position, his back to the door and wrapping his arms Lan Fan. The blonde heard him sigh deeply as he was leaving the hall. And just before closing the door, glanced quickly sideways to them only to see Ling again stroked his black hair escort fondly. As he walked down back to the room, I could hardly see the steps, his eyes still lostI, -: Well ... can not have a very quiet life Xing if you're a prince. No order of succession, so they are always trying to kill each other to eliminate competition. The princesses have no right to the throne, and yet also suffer attacks. And the truth is that Ling ... has existed for several years in the crosshairs of some of our elder brothers. It has become notorious among the heirs, looked down at his plate of stew, stirring with a spoon. So it is very possible that he could not sleep peacefully for a long time. And his bodyguard much less. Perhaps & amp; hellip; may feel this place as a haven in which to rest easy at last. At least that's how I feel too.

No one spoke after that. Ed had stopped laughing, twisting his mouth into a grimace. Al looked absently at her food. Pinako sighed, setting a match to light his pipe. And Winry's face turned back toward the stairs, before a smile on his face.

- Well! Then exclaimed, reacting to the whole world, and took a knife with decision. Who wants apple pie?
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Vengaaaa molo XD and because I am masochist and because they are approaching final exams in May / June , another table again, yay! 8D Although this was seen coming for months, frankly ...

Entirely dedicated to Ling / Lanfear! And born as a result of a drawing and the stupid idea that, after all the pains that are going on, these boys deserve a good holiday in Resembool after the war.


The war is over by ~ Dikan on deviant ART

And here the table Mysti

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God, needed to do this ...

Title: Mom
Fandom: Fullmetal Alchemist
Characters: Xing-cast (how could it be otherwise, juas)
Table : family15
Prompt: # 5 - Uprooted
Word count: 6814 Rating
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G Warnings / Spoilers : I think not ... Unless you are choking on an overdose of pseudo-historical elements , LOL.
Summary: Not only were the princes of the Xingstruggling to lead his clan to the top. The fight began long before the mothers, sacrificing everything in the road.

Mom

In Xing, the emperor's wives lived together in the imperial palace harem. It was a huge room with hundreds of houses and rooms, accommodating everything that women might need in their daily lives. Because once you cross the gates of the harem, the whole world was compressed to be reduced to these luxurious walls. Gone were the lands of their birth clan, family or friendsIADO overwhelming. Clan rivalries did not disappear with daily living, but rather the opposite. The love of the land and its people was all that was left to women, and clung to it with such force that fights and skirmishes were the order of the day in there, despite the strong surveillance to which they were subjected. They all wanted to be the first to conceive an heir as soon as possible, because the higher was in the line of succession would be more likely to reach the throne, succeeding his father. And one whose son was crowned in the future, would be the new Empress of Xing, and podwould leave the harem and see the sun again and sit on the throne with the Emperor.

Their mission was no less important than that of the princes who fought for the throne from the outside. And that was what kept them strong, ready to endure whatever it takes.

With the exception of major holidays, the wives left their room only to periodically visit the chambers of his master. Even the meetings were scheduled in order of importance: the more wealth possessed your clan, you were more likely to be one of the first to share bed with Emperordor. Age also affected. Not all clan leaders Xing had daughters at the same time and it was not delivered to the emperor for his wife a woman of 18 years to a 13. If you get pregnant, but you brought the world to a child, used to grant you a preference later to try again, giving you the chance of conceiving a child, since the princess had no no right to the throne. And when they had all gone through the bed of their king, began the "second round", which influenced the monarch's personal preferences above privcute, an outgrown. They would live through their children, knowing where part of themselves stayed out, tying the world they had left, rooted to the earth again.

were only allowed to raise their children until they met the 3 years (6 if they were girls) And once past that limit, children were sent to the land of his clan to be raised by his mother's family, far from the capital and the imperial palace in which their mothers were, enduring the daily life of the seraglio.

However, pamartyr of the 7 years of age, all princes and princesses were required to visit the imperial palace at New Year and also for the emperor's birthday, the two most important dates Xing , in which the entire nation dressed in gala for weeks. And in those days, though they will be housed in private rooms away from the Seraglio, mothers and children could meet again and share some moments together, stays protected. If they were lucky, might even get special permission from the emperor to walk through the gardens of the imperial palace, but that privilege rarely granted. For the monarch, at least sawn the imperial palace. One day he struck her friend said she had no idea how important it was his sister, living in the capital with the emperor. Fan Lan laughed and replied:

- Shui-Nees is only there to protect your mother. She is his personal bodyguard. She lives with her in the harem and cares for no one may hurt.

And those simple words completely changed the view that Ling had the world to date.

never felt abandoned or lacking something ... but suddenly began to look differently c & amp; oacute; mo cradled Pei Lan Fan times in his arms and kissed her, prompting laughter from the girl. The whole face filled him with infinite love looking at her daughter. A day that Huan had an accident during training, he also saw how his mother went quickly to heal the wound, laughing indulgently at seeing his son suppress tears of pain stoically and ruffling his hair with affection, to console. Xiang's mother was busy all morning combing her long black hair in two thick braids daughter after two separate coiled buns, while she chatted with her alegremenAre you happy?

The child suddenly froze in the middle of a fight with one of his cousins on the last leg of chicken left in the tray.

- E-on ... seriously? Blurted barely.

- Sure! All the princes have to visit the imperial palace in the capital to spend major holidays. I do not know if the Emperor will receive you or not, you're still too small for a hearing, but I know your mother is willing to see you ... The & uacesult be how I had imagined? Because I had imagined a lot, oh, yeah ... You may never ask about it, but that meant he had not spent hours outlining an imaginary portrait of his face and personality.

The night before the journey to the capital, Pei came to wrap, as always. But the tension that gripped the boy's heart was too unbearable and could not resist.

- Pei ... "he called in a trembling voice, wrinkling his forehead, you ... you come with me also because of the capital? C

HTMLXC - Sure, "she agreed. Fuu, Den Lu and I will go with you.

- What does not come Lan Fan?

Pei smiled softly, as if they tell a joke that only she understood.

- Want to go?

- Yes ...

- Very well, I say be prepared.

was silence. Ling clung so hard to blankets of his bed that his hands had turned into fists and his knuckles were white. Pei pucker & Overhaulor gently on the side of the bed of the prince, laying a hand gently on his chest to reassure him.

- is a beautiful woman replied, his voice full of affection. And very strong and brave. Your grandfather was very slow to have a daughter, you know? So she had to leave the imperial palace was still very young, just 13 years. Even my daughter Shui is a bit older. But he was not afraid at any time. I was very proud of her. I was also raised by whom, as yourself.

- Really? Ling-expression is sacute, n was disappearing from the hands of Ling, who was enthralled watching her mother with an expression unmissable worth keeping forever in memory. Pei widened his smile and kept talking.

- You look so much like her, Ling ... When I see you smile is like seeing your mother. He was always laughing, but he also had a lot of character. It is very headstrong and stubborn usually get her into trouble. Never let anyone bully by and managed to always get his way. His brash your grandfather a lot of fun, actually. I know he misses her very much, so they ales words. And his expression turned to decay. - And ... why do not you write mom?

- The emperor's wives are not allowed to maintain contact with the outside world, "said the nurse, sighing. So they can not travel or visit family. When they enter the harem renounce everything.

- She ... "Ling returned to strongly cling sheets," she gave it to me?

- No, quite the opposite. She gave up everything for you

. He would have preferred not to be a princesa, but was always very responsible. She proudly assumed the mission entrusted to him. An important mission: to provide an heir to the throne that belonged to the clan Yao. Gave all for his clan, she loved people and wanted to save them. He was very brave, Ling, never complained or protested. In that too you look like her.

He did not look convinced, so Pei gently wrapped his hand a small boy and cuffs added

- You know what he said when you were born? CHT

- That will not happen, believe me-Pei stroked her hair, her smile widening. I always loved men with long hair.

Ling put his hands to his head, touching his hair in recent years had grown. Loose and shoulders above him. And a huge smile across her whole face.

- What do you call Mom, Pei?

- Shu Lien, "the woman, saying his name with the same love he used to pronounce the Lan Fan.

- Shu L... ien-Ling repeated, imitating the tone. And then he laughed, waving his arms and feet with enthusiasm. What a lovely name! Ahhh, what I have wanted to see Mom! I'm so nervous ...! I will say that I miss and I would like to run barefoot with her in the garden. Pei

also laughed, amused.

- That would make her so happy!

The trip to the capital was a long and Ling was asked just endless months of waiting. When they stopped to spend the night, ask volvíaaPei more things to tell him of his mother and crawled Ela Lan Fan to sit beside her to listen too, repeating over and over again:

- Have you seen? Pei says I look a lot like mom!

She could hardly help laughing at such a burst of enthusiasm. Fuu parecíaa even laugh about sometimes, when nobody was watching.

But when they finally reached the capital, Ling was so overwhelmed by anxiety and the impression I was speechless for hours. The palace was too large and therethere were too many strangers. Agitacióny too much tension in the air. Other princes also came from their respective lands, focusing for the New Year celebration. Ling was presented shortly to some of his brothers and sisters, but did not pay much attention. Their faces will dance in memory and did not retain the name of any of them. He clung tightly to the hand of Pei, seeking his mother's eyes, as if to show up there any time now. When asked Fuu, he merely answered that they first had to get permission from the emperor to glimpseistarse with Princess Shu Lien and she could leave the harem for a while.

Those setbacks

bothered him greatly. He cared a fig the emperor. Only had traveled there to see his mother.

- Do not worry, Fan Lan said that night, when both were preparing to sleep in special rooms that the palace had enabled members of the Yao clan. Mom says that princes who come to the palace for the first time have preference over others to visit their mothers. And I think you are only three princes and a princess who have lORT, wished with all his forces to the knot in his stomach to loosen once. Do not want to end up throwing up in the face of his mother just to see her nerves.

Pei and Lan Fan

accompanied him to the room indicated. He had become a mute and was limited to walking stride with pursed lips and staring at the front. I felt the sweat-soaked hands, gripping and clinging Pei with the elaborate robe with the other in a very tight fist. And when the doors opened before them, could not help but start to shake.

The room, though decorated with the sameor luxury looked around the palace, was not very large compared with the other in which Ling had been in recent days. However, she heard her mother before her.

- ... by God, Shui, do not make fun of me, okay? "Said Shu Lien when they crossed the threshold. Her voice trembled greatly. Been a long time! Not even remember me, what if now I go and do not like how I am ...?

Her lament vanished at once to hear the door shut in the room and turned on the actas to entertain. She remembered her hands stretched towards the gold ornaments of her hair as she shook her head slightly to make them jingle, laughing. Even remember his voice. That voice that had given life to the lyrics of that old lullaby acudíaa his mind sometimes without knowing why. So vividly remembered her heart leaped in his chest. And then let the hand of Pei.

- Mom!

Shu Lien staggered to see the boy running toward her. He stumbled with the robe pathetically trying to go to meet and ended up crash & aacute; NDOS kneeling on the ground, but that did not stop him from opening his arms with a dazzling smile and wrap your child in them when Ling came to her and shot her neck.

- Ling! He cried, his voice cracking with emotion, clasping tightly against his chest. Ling, my life ...

He closed his eyes, smiling, and took a deep breath. How could I forget ...? That was the smell of his mother, the warmth of his mother. I remember, I knew. The feeling of security and peace, of being at home, returning to the place;

The smile of the young woman shook with emotion, bowed his face to support the child's forehead, letting the tears finally crossed the cheeks.

- What a joy, son ... "he whispered, and relief that invaded his face was so intense that the little prince was static. I too was very scared, you know? A lot ... I've missed her so much ...

Ling framed the face of her mother with her little hands, staring at her. Pei youa fist. It was as if she really believed that there was nothing more wonderful in this world. Her face flooded with endless love, like the other mothers that he had been watching their children. But this time, the gesture was his, was

for him ...

A Ling lacked nothing. It was not uprooted. He had it all right there before him. He never wanted to forget his mother's face again, not again feel alone. And cried and laughed delighted when she covered her face with kisses with such enthusiasm that it almost suffocated. CH

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- Yeah ... "said Shui then, clapping a hand to the hip with an expression reminiscent of Fuu greatly," I see, does not like at all, eh ?

Shu Lien laughed, wiping her tears with the back of the hand. Pei smiled alegríaa and Lan Fan, who had also come to greet Shui. And while his escort hugged his mother and stood in her arms her little sister, she returned to focus all his attention on his son.

- You've grown so very much! &; Ndash; said, placing his hands on his shoulders to look at him from head to toe, still kneeling on the floor. How handsome you are, honey!

- Pei said you like men with long hair, "said Ling with determination, putting hands on hips and looking at her mother firmly. So I will not cut it anymore!

She blinked, surprised, and laughed aloud. Ling smiled. He loved his laugh. - That's good comm ó slyly, winking. But I assure you that none will ever like it as much as you.

child's smile grew to uncover all their teeth, exuding enthusiasm from every pore. Shu Lien and catch it again in an embrace, dragging with it as they both laughed, their faces together, nose to nose. He rocked gently, as if he coined, and Ling returned to throw her arms around his neck and this time it was he who filled her face with kisses.

They were allowed to be together all morning. A criadas brought tea and snacks and all five sat down together to eat and chat. Ling curled in her lap, leaning on his chest and wrapping her in his arms, and began to chatter like a parrot, talking endlessly encouraged by the constant questions of Shu Lien on daily life at the residence of the Yao and his uncles, grandfathers, Fuu and everyone else. Prince swelled with pride when he saw his mother get excited about their exploits

. Sparing no fun details, wanting to see her laugh again. And those stories came together after the Shu Lien's own, which he began to tellyou details of life in the harem and how he managed to have fun there. Ling

ended up crying with laughter on more than one occasion with their stories. Whenever Shu Lien narrated with a joke or prank drama that had organized to some of her companions, he saw reflected in it their own antics, games had been carried out with Lan Fan and others. That just made everything even more fun, as if he and his mother thought the same way even though it's far. It was true that they looked like. It was true that she was incredible. Liana? Asked plaintive air, frowning.

Shu Lien's smile faded a little, but he fondly stroked her hair in a reassuring gesture.

- Can you leave us a moment? "Asked the princess, turning to other women present.

Shui Pei and nodded, rising and retiring with the bridesmaids. Fan Lan hesitated a second and exchanged a quick glance with Ling before following her mother and sister. Shu Lien waited until all estuvieron at a considerable distance from them and then turned back toward his son.

- Ling, I tell you a secret, "he muttered, crossing his lips with a finger. Come here, "laid a hand on his neck and drew him to lay his head on his chest. Do you hear? Ling

closed his eyes and listened intently. He quickly capture beats. And realized that Lan Fan was right that time we talked about the sound of his mother's heart. It was reassuring.

- Does your heart? CHTMLXamp; iexcl; Of course! "She drew herself up proudly. There are times when suddenly I get the laughter and I burst out laughing for no reason, and I think "Something funny just happen to Ling, what joy!". Sometimes I feel very sad and then I think "Damn, now my child has not had a good day." Have not you noticed that when you fall or get hurt in the dojo, you miss the pain right away? Ling

eyes widened gradually impressed.

- It's true!

- Of course! Because II feel the same pain and send you on the spot one of those kisses that cure all ills flying through the air and you recover soon.

Ling laughed at the mental image of a kiss to drive the skies above the capital as a kind of rocket in the direction of Yao clan lands.

- You're amazing, mom ...

- Well, actually that's just one of many incredible things I can do, "boasted women joke, pretending to be interesting. I also climb the columns from the Seraglioute n tie me to our house and our family. And whenever you feel alone, think I'm here and I'm part of you, and that while alive do not you miss nothing. Okay?

He was silent a moment, reflecting on those words. Pei recalled the things he had told the wives of the emperor. And his face changed decisively.

- Mom, from now, when Lan Shui Fan I also write to write, so you see how I improve in calligraphy. When we return to the emperor's birthday, I'll bring recueFin.results non-house so you can put on your habitacióny feel closer to us. I promise to do many fun things to make you happy. And when I grow up ... "He paused, swallowing hard," when I grow up I'll be the new Emperor of Xing and then you leave the harem and be with me all the time!

Shu Lien's eyes widened in surprise.

- Well, "laughed lightly, but the joke could not hide the pride he had invaded, I do not think that when I'm thirty years you are like having your mother humming your around or you bundle up when yougo to sleep ...

- Why, yes! "He replied, convencidísimo. Be my empress and the two go together to see wonderful places. I'll take you to see all the sites that you could not see being locked up here. I promise! "Now I did leave it silent, but Ling did not shrink. Pei told me that you have an important mission of all. You give it all for the guild to bring an heir to the throne. Mom, I promise I will not be in vain. None of this is in vain.

The wives ofEmperor lived through their children. They were tied to the world that had abandoned their roots back to the land. But thanks to them, their children also found their place in the world. Because of them had a mission in life, a goal to fulfill and a dream to achieve. They were tied them also because of the land and their roots are everything else.

Ling stood looking at her mother when she was fired and the ladies have guided her and Shui by a private door back to the seraglio. Shu Lien said, waving goodbye with a smile, but before the doors closed behind them, Ling could see shrugged, burying his face in his hands, and how you Shui rested a hand on his shoulder to comfort her. And that only further cemented his resolve.

In the days that still remained in the capital, the little heir of Yao learned faces and names of all his brothers and sisters (at least all those involved in ceremonies upon him) learned who the elderly, who belonged to the most influential clans, what was special about the family of each person ... and whatEly occupied since the Yao clan in all that mess.

When they returned home, after my New Year celebrations, told chapter and verse all his grandfather, and for the first time in his life he spoke of the future and responsibility. And then life goes on.

Nothing had changed, but nothing was the same. Ling satisfied with their daily chores. He studied and worked to learn and improve. Still exasperating his family and caregivers with his jokes and addressed. Lan got into trouble every now and Fan to drag in his antics. Re & iacute, to a loud, played as if it's whole life depended on it. Every night he would speak pedíaa Pei Shu Lien. Whenever Lan Fan escribíaa her older sister, he also added a few sentences, and receive answers both the reading together with their heads bent over the paper. And always slept with a smile, mentally humming the lullaby her mother sang from the capital each night.

He had never liked to be sad. But now he had another incentive to live as fully as possible.

- Hey, Lan Fan, asked his friend a d & iacute; to studying both languages together in the prince's room, he pulled in his bed anyway and she sat politely on the floor at her feet, do you think the hearts of two different people can beat at the same time although they are far away from each other?

The girl looked up at him, leaning out the side of the bed, and looked thoughtful for a few seconds.

- I do not know, "he muttered, and raised one finger. But Mom told me once that the hearts of family and friends always stay togethers for a loop, and that the hearts of the people who want part of your own heart. Perhaps everyone can beat at a time, as if they were one.

- one heart? Ling-stared with his mouth twisted. What an incredible thing, right?

- has to be true-Lan Fan shrugged. How can we feel if our hand to people who are not with us?

Yes, it had to be true ... So when you ensuing sudden and inexplicable laughter, thought Ling