Unnoticed: Ummm… Hi? :hides from readers:

Please don't be mad! I know I promised that I would update around October or at least November but I was just too darn busy and my grades were in huge trouble… But I'm free I tell you! And I can update this as much as I want…

Unlike the first Knowledge, this one happened after the ending of CoS. I finally watched it! Even though it was the English version it made me very happy! All hail anime-loving friends!

Disclaimer: Seriously, do I need to repeat myself? I don't own FMA!

Italics are flashbacks.

Warning: Eventual RoyEd, Some AlWin, Ed's colourful language, a small hint of child abuse and some things that might show up in the next chapters. (I have no idea what it is…) Minor OC's but they're only there for the plot development, I swear!

Started Writing: November 28, 2010

Date Posted: March 28, 2011

"Good morning…"

Alphonse let his hand leave Winry's and looked at his brother with worried eyes, "Good morning brother. How are you feeling?"

"Like shit," Ed groaned as he cradled his aching head while walking in the dining room. He sighed as he sat down and promptly slouched while he covered his head with his arms. Because of that he didn't notice the small exchange between his two companions.

Sky-blue and brown eyes met. The two conversed in their own silent way and Winry sighed and stood up, "Would you like anything for breakfast Al? Ed?"

Even though he was nursing a splitting headache, Ed managed to raise his head and grin, "No thanks. I'd rather not eat anymore of your awful experiments you call food."

Winry gritted her teeth and grabbed her wrench, something that she was getting accustomed to again ever since the Elric brothers came back from the other side of the Gate.

After a year, Winry was surprised when Den (1) started barking only to find the two males walking to her house. She would deny that she cried if someone asked her if she did.

"Hi, Winry…" Ed and Al greeted together and their faces sported twin sheepish grins. Both have aged but Winry still remembered their faces, voices and smiles.

They were met by silence and the brothers tensed as they waited for the expected explosion. But they didn't expect her to suddenly cry and run to them. Both males were tackled and was met by strong fists and loud shouts.

"You stupid idiots! How dare you make me worry?" Winry shouted as she pounded them both with her fists.

She looked at Ed fiercely, "You just took the automail and never returned it!"

Her glare was then placed at Al, "And you suddenly disappeared without even saying goodbye!"

"How could you both leave me like that? I hate you! I hate you!" She both hit them with her fists when both her hands were gently taken by theirs.(2)

"We know Winry. We're sorry. We're back…" Ed grinned at her.

Al smiled gently, "And we'll try really hard not to leave you again."

And with those words Winry couldn't help stop hating them and she started to cry.

They had been staying at the Rockbelle residence ever since then. No one was sure how they came back and the only person who could possibly know was suffering from slight memory loss and painful morning headaches.

"Fine, if you don't want any of my cooking I should just let you starve!" She waved her wrench in the air making both males very nervous.

"Calm down Winry. Brother was just joking and besides your cooking is delicious," Al smiled as he tried to pacify her.

It seemed to work as Winry beamed at Al and lowered her wrench, "Thanks Al. That is very sweet of you."

Ed smirked from where he was sitting and Alphonse blushed at what she said but both expressions on the Elric's faces disappeared when the smile fell from her face and an innocent yet somewhat evil grin replaced it. Ed gulped as what he dubbed the shit-eating-conniving-grin was sent his way.

"Because of what you said, you have to tend to my garden later…, she noticed the relieved smirk on Ed's face and she continued, without using alchemy."

"Winry!" Ed whined but stopped when she raised her wrench in a silent threatening way. Ed glanced at his darling brother for help but he was only greeted by an amused grin. Ed grumbled and went back to his initial position. And suddenly the joking and amused smiles turned into worried frowns.

Ed tensed as he sensed the mood drop. He carefully raised his head and frowned at the frowns and downcast eyes he saw. He sighed and stood up slowly, careful enough so that the pain didn't get any worse. He ruffled his brother's hair and tugged Winry's ponytail gently(3) as he grinned at them. Their eyes warmed and smiled back at Ed. When they were children that was something Ed usually did to cheer both of them up. But when their mother died, Ed stopped showing those small signs of affection and immersed himself in the world of alchemy. They were quite surprised that he can still remember something like this.

Especially when he had moments when he couldn't recall some memories which scared Al and Winry. It happens randomly and unexpectedly but it became more prominent when they visited Pinako and Trisha's graves.

Pinako died of old age and left Winry to take care of the shop. The only regret she had was she would never be able to see Ed and Al again. She wished to be buried near to Trisha's grave and made Winry promise that she would take care of herself.

The brother's mourned silently but was thankful that she believed that they would be able to come back just like old times. The trio spent at least five minutes standing and staring at the graves when suddenly Ed's breath hitched and his face paled.

He grabbed Alphonse roughly making him squeak and Winry gasp.

"What do you think you're doing Ed?"

Ed paid her no heed and shook his brother.

"Al!"

"W-What is it?"

"I-I- I can't remember! I can't remember how Mom died!"

His declaration was met by shock and silence. The next day, Ed quietly told Al and Winry that his memories came back. Al and Winry shared a troubled glance.

But what worried them most is that Ed couldn't remember how the two of them had been able to go back. These made the younger Elric quite frantic at times and the young Rockbelle was forced to listen to the young man's rants just like this morning before Ed woke up.

"This is serious Winry! What if brother paid a huge price again? What if the headaches and temporary memory loss are caused by the Gate? What if there are dangerous effects? This is all my fault! If I was just able to stop that man this wouldn't have happened!"

Winry placed a hand on Al's shoulder.

"Calm down Al. We are not blaming you for what's happening so you shouldn't go blaming yourself. I'm sure that you guys will be able to find a way to fix everything again. Just like in the past."

Al looked at Winry with sad eyes and he placed his own hand on top of Winry's.

"I really do hope so Winry. I really do hope so…"

(1) And yes, Den is still alive. I'm not sure how old dogs can get but they can get really big fast. Also, I don't want to kill Den! Crazy, huh?

(2) I'm sorry for making Winry like this. I really like her but if two of the most important people you know suddenly went away without saying a goodbye? Wouldn't you feel a teeny bit hurt? I sure as hell would.

(3) I'm not entirely sure if Ed has pulled Winry's ponytail before. Anyways, I do this to my friends also. It just feels natural in its own way… XP

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Unnoticed: Well, I'm surprised you're still here. XD

So, how was it? Better than the original? Well, actually… Now that I think about it… It's more of a new story than a rewrite. The same main concepts are still there but it really has changed. Oh well! :D

Originally, this was about 800 or so words… The flashbacks made it long!

I'm trying hard to make Ed and Al act a bit mature. I'm sure you saw that small hint as to why they should be acting more like an adult. But I'll try to keep them in character.

The RoyEd? Well… For the first few chapters there will be subtle hints but not so much. It will be found in later chapters… Sap? Fluff? Well… I'm not sure… We'll just see. :)

By the way, let's all pray for Japan! And for those who are rich enough… please do help them.

And I think there's a slight problem with FFnet. I don't have any idea but the word is... You just change the word "properties" to content in the URL while you're on the error page.

So please tell me if you liked it or not!

Reviews are treasured and loved. Flames are allowed but not welcome. Constructive criticism is admired and appreciated.