The day was finally here and Riza felt beautiful. She had never really cared about things like beauty before, well not for many years anyway. There always seemed to me more important things to worry about. Today, however, she was the most important thing in the world. The past year had been so hectic, but she had made it through. Riza sighed. She didn't know if she was really ready for this day. There had been so many changes already and she didn't know how many more she could handle.
"Oh! You look so beautiful!" Riza turned around suddenly to face the squealing voice behind her. Riza suddenly felt uncomfortable faced with her four bridesmaids, each stunningly gorgeous in her gown.
"I already told you, there will be no squealing of any sort on my wedding day." Riza looked directly at Sheska as she spoke. Sheska gave her a look that was both timid and apologetic.
"But it's true! I've never seen someone so pretty!" Riza looked down to see Elysia. Riza still felt a pang of grief every time she looked at the girl, but she couldn't help but laugh now. "Mommy said you needed something blue to wear for good luck so I brought you this flower."
"Thank you Elysia. That's very thoughtful of you. Winry, would you help me put this in my hair?"
"Of course!" Winry placed the flower carefully in Riza's golden locks, now almost as long as her own. "Wow! Elysia's right, you are the prettiest person I've ever seen!" Riza now had everything she needed: something old – a necklace that once belonged to her mother, something new – the wedding dress, something borrowed – Roy's pocket watch, and something blue – the flower in her hair. Looking in the mirror, Riza couldn't deny that she did look beautiful. Her dress was simple, yet elegant, and was just loose enough for her to fit her favorite pistol underneath its skirt. The pocket watch laid perfectly on her waist in place of a ribbon. Her hair was loose so that its length could be seen and was pulled back by two small barrettes, one on either side of her head. The flower sat gently on her head and the necklace hung around her neck. It was a pearl necklace with a charm of silver and diamond that matched her simple, silver engagement ring perfectly. There was no denying it, Riza Hawkeye was gorgeous.
Gracia walked in. "Have any of you seen Elysia? I've been looking all over…" She spotted Elysia standing next to Winry. "Come now Elysia. It's time to sit down. You girls all look fantastic, but shouldn't you be heading over to the chapel? It's getting late." With that Gracia and Elysia headed out.