I don't own FMA, just the storyline and possibly future OCs. Oh and in case you were wondering, unlike my other Roy and Riza fics so far this contains no spoilers… so all may enjoy! So Enjoy Now I Command You! This is kinda like the epilogue, not really a chapter because it's really short.
Roy Mustang sat in a hospital chair next to a bed occupied by a young blond woman. His hand caressed hers and he silently stared at her too pale complexion and the bandages that covered almost every visible part of her body. If it hadn't been for the blankets that covered her, he could have seen the caste on her leg and the bandages that covered much of her abdomen. Matching bandages covered some of his own face and his arm was in a sling.
"Mr. Mustang," a nurse said worriedly from the doorway, "You should be in bed."
He glanced at the nurse and obeyed for he knew that if he did not, he might be moved to a different room away from Riza. They had already confiscated his gloves and he did not think that he would be able to fight the doctors if he was moved to another room. Furthermore, he did not think that he would be able to walk too far for his legs were still sore and stiff. The nurse helped him into his bed across from Riza's and left the room. Roy could not sleep though, not with his beloved Lieutenant lying in a hospital bed across from him, in a coma. All night for the last week Roy watched her, whispering, "Don't worry, Riza. I'll catch these bastards. They won't get away with this."
The woman did not respond nor did Roy think she would. She had not woken up for a week and the doctors declared that because of her injuries, she had slipped into a coma. One that they didn't believe she would awaken from. Roy blamed himself for her current state. In fact, when he was loaded into the ambulance, he kept repeating how it was his fault if anything happened to Riza.
If only he had picked her up earlier. She was so angry with him for being late to pick her up. "I'm so sorry, Riza," he choked out, fighting back tears, "I will find the bastards responsible for this, I swear."
Of course, she did not respond again and Roy just watched her seemingly lifeless body, wishing he could turn back time and stop that car from hitting his. But of course, just like bringing someone back to life, turning back time is impossible, for what could equal the cost of turning back time?
AN
Aww… *cries*… how beautiful yet tragic… (Armstrong moment)… Like I said, this is more of an epilogue for the story to come. Full of adventure and sadness and of course a little Royai. I'm kinda sad though because it probably won't have a ton of active Riza… (comas will do that to a character). *sigh*.. oh well. Btw I call this Redemption because the story's going to be basically Roy catching the criminals (which will be explained in the next chapter), because he really blames himself (also explained in the next chapter).
Oh and did anyone get the reference at the end? It's from Brotherhood's opening where the narrator asks what is the price for a human soul. No... well fine... be that way...
What did you think? Stupid or awesome? (yes you only get those two choices) This is my first sort of depressing story that has multiple chapters. My other stories are more humorous. See that button… yes that one that has a word that starts with R… you should press it and see what it does.