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True Courage
by AkumaUsagi
It was here, the day of the Mustang-Hawkeye wedding, and central was buzzing with the news. Many of Roys old girlfriends were spreading rumors about the "gun maniac" Riza. However most were happy for the couple, particulary Maes Hughes. Hughes had been protected by General Markinn after his "death". Markinn was one of the only Generals that had not been sucked in to the nonsense of ex-Fuehrer Bradley.
Maes was able to take his spot as Best Man, which apparently meant babysitting the new Fuehrer to make sure he didn't go insane.
"I can't do it, Maes. Riza is too..perfect!" he was pacing the dressing room, tie askew and eyes wide with doubt.
Maes rolled his eyes for what seemed like the 10th time today "Perfect for you. You have known eachother forever" he smiled "You two are perfect for eachother, you can't let self-loathing get in the way of that."
Roy turned and sat on a nearby ottomen, head in hands. "You don't understand, Hughes. What I've done to her."
Maes Hughes, the family man and best friend, walked up and slapped Roy Mustang in the face. Looking scandalized, though not truly hurt, Roy growled out a "What was that for?"
Hughes gave him a stern look "To maybe put some sense in you. You may feel that your not good enough for her, but she said yes. Meaning she wants to be with you. Would you really deny her something she wants, after "what you've done to her"? True courage is giving up yourself to the person who needs you." On that note, Hughes stormed out of the dressing room.
Mustang turns to look in to the mirror. A small pink spot the only remnants of his friends outburst. That wasn't like him. In his mind he remembered Hughes words "I'll swallow all the bad things I've done here and put a smile on my face. For her". With his signature smirk he got dressed and went to stand at the altar, waiting for his bride.
Waiting for him was Maes Hughes, Jean Havoc, and the Elric brothers. Even Ed smiled slightly at this ceremony, no matter how creepy the Colonel, excuse me Fuehrer, was he still was happy to see him and Hawkeye together. Alphonse, on the other hand, was keeping a large smile on his face. If he didn't stifle it soon he might burst. The lights dimmed, shocking most of the crowd. Down the isle the flower girls came, lighting torches on the pew ends while throwing white roses on the floor. This job had been given to Elecia and Mei Chang.
First down the isle was Gracia Hughes and Rebecca Catalina as duel Maid of Honors. Behind them was none other than Winry Rockbell. All three of hem dressed in mid sleeve blue ball gowns with silver bows around the waste. They each wore a pair of silver heels. The ring bearer was, much to half the crowds surprise, Black Hayate. Black Hayate's fur shined from recent grooming and he had a little bow tie around his neck.
Than, down the isle came Riza Hawkeye. Her dress was pure white, with swirling details made of real diamonds on the bodice. She had no train on it. Her hair was down and curled, and on top of her head sat a beautiful tiara of silver, diamonds, and sapphire. The torchlight caught on the diamonds and she sparkled, as if she had transformed in to an Angel.
As she reached the alter she smiled at Roy "Haven't run away yet?"
Roy Mustang, the famous ladies man, decided than that he didn't need courage to marry this woman. With a smirk he answered;
"If I did, I'd take you with me."
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A.N- Quite honestly this started out as something different in my head, but as I wrote changed. Not sure if I am happy with it per say but I suck at judging my own work. This goes out to the Royai fans!