She stands there at the door of his room. They live alone, they always have. When their parents died he took care of her. But now he's leaving and she wouldn't take it. "If you leave you can't come back. I won't let you in." Her voice was cold but determined.

He sighs, "That's okay I like sleeping in the yard. It clears my head." He continues packing his bag that lies on his bed.

She knew nothing she said would stop him from leaving, but she just couldn't let him go. He was the only family she had left. "I'm locking the door the second you leave."

He smiles, "Good, then I know no burglars will get in while I'm away." This joke seemed to sadden her even more. Finishing his packing he looks to his younger sister, Riza. The sad look on her face is indescribable.

For the past few weeks he's explained to her time and time again why he had to leave, but she never listened. She was too selfish to let go, but in the same way he was too selfish to stay. They both wanted to be with each other but like he said many times before he, told her again, "Someone has to fight this war."

"I know," Really she did, but why did it have to be him?

"The Major said this will be the war that ends it all. He put so much hope into our lives that we can't fail him. I have faith that we'll win, and the war will be over with Ishbal."

For the first time in the past weeks Riza smile, "I have faith too." Her smile turned downwards now, "I have faith that this war will end, but this one battle will mean nothing. You're going to throw away your life, and no one will be there to pick up the mess!"

"…Riza…" Her brother started to approach her slowly but she backed away like he was the enemy. Hurt he picked up his bag. Walking pass her, he headed to the door.

"Look we'll win the battle and I'll come back and take you out for ramen okay." He smiled at her, but she could see the pain that lies underneath all goodbye smiles.

"Don't bother coming back, you'll find nothing here waiting for you if you do." With that she turned around and ran into her room slamming the door hard.

His smile faded. He didn't have to pretend it didn't hurt anymore now that she didn't care. All he wants it to protect his sister. Fight this war so she won't have to. As he left the house that day he turned and looked towards it one last time.

Havoc's final words to her were, "Goodbye, Riza. I fight for you always…," Now if only she had heard them.