The Muddle Puddle

Title: Wrong Place and Time
Author: lynx212 
Disclaimer: I do not own these characters and I do not profit from this
Claim: Ed/Russell - Fullmetal Alchemist
Prompt: Three
Characters: Edward Elric/Russell Tringham
Word Count: 217
Rating: T
Summary/Warning: It was supposed to be their usual lunch in the park.    This was written for the community kill_your_otp  so be warned it's far from fluff.  Complete table found HERE


The first shot didn’t even register in Russell’s brain for what it was. He was too enthralled by the bright smile and melodic laughter of the man sitting across from him as they fed the ducks in the park. Ed was indeed a sight to behold when carefree.

The second shot only caught his attention because Ed’s face grew pained right after the sound and the way he muttered Russell’s name had him wondering what was wrong. When he couldn't get Ed to respond, he started to worry. Worry turned to panic when a thick trail of crimson trickled from his nose.

The third shot he felt. It ripped through his chest and it was all he could do to grab Ed’s trembling hand as they slumped forward. Dazed eyes set in a pale face looked at him as blood soaked lips mouthed the words, I love you. Russell tried to do the same but couldn’t.

All around them he heard screams, shouts and more gunfire but it didn’t matter. Everything ceased to matter when the hand in his went limp and those golden eyes shut forever. He was so weak he couldn’t even cry so he did the only thing he could do...

He laid his head down beside Ed’s and waited for his turn.