Journey Maker doesn't own FMA. This story is AU.. Rated T.

Chapter One

When she opened her eyes, she looked round trying to figure out where she was. She was so tired, so she closed her eyes and drifted back to sleep.

Roy opened the door to his cabin and carried more wood for the fire. He noticed that the woman had moved, so he walked over to see how she was.

This woman had suffered a terrible wound to her right arm and side. Roy got his medical kit and examined the woman to make sure she was healing alright.

That night after he made something to eat Roy very carefully woke the woman.

When Riza opened her eyes she looked up into the eyes of a handsome man. Roy asked, "Would you like some stew to eat?

Riza tried to talk, but her side hurt to much, so she nodded her head yes.

Roy smiled at her and helped her sit up, then he brought a bowl of the best tasting stew that she had ever eaten.

While he helped Riza eat, Roy asked her what her name was. She whispered, "My name is Riza Hawks."

Roy smiled down at her and said, "My name is Roy Mustang."

" Would you like some more water to drink?" Roy asked.

Riza smile at him and she shook her head no. Roy then asked, "How did you fall down that small hill?"

Riza closed her eyes as tears ran down her face as she told him, "I was running from a really terrible man."

Roy wanted to find this man and beat the living hell out of the man who tried to hurt this woman.

Riza wiped away the years as she touched his hand and she told him, "the man is Frank Archer."

Roy touched her uninjured arm and he said, "Don't be afraid, that bastard won't ever get you."

Just then there was a loud knock on his front door. Riza nearly humped off the bed and ran away.

"Who is it?" Roy asked as he picked up his 30/6 rifle and cocked it.

Roy heard, "Roy, It's me. Jean."

Roy looked down at Riza and he whispered, "It's alright, he's my best friend."

He then walked over and opened the door. When Jean saw the rifle, he reached for his pistols. "What's wrong?" Jean asked.

Roy let Jean into the cabin and when Jean saw the woman in Roy's bed, he knew that something wasn't right.

Roy motioned for Jean to follow him, then Roy said, "That no good bastard Archer got to her."

When Roy was about to give Jean a shot of Whiskey, they heard a dog scratching at the front door.

Riza told them, "It's Black Hayate, he's my dog."

Jean opened the door and this small black and white tornado came running in to find his mistress.

Riza snapped her finger as she said, "Come here now!"

The dog looked around and upon finding the two men standing near Riza the dog neared his teeth and let out the loudest growl that neither men had heard.

Riza snapped her finger and Black Hayate return to her. Roy looked at Jean and they both started laughing. Jean looked at the woman and said, "You have the best defender beside you."

Riza smile at Black Hayate then at the men and she told them, "This dog saved my life when Archer tried to rape me. Let's say that he'll think twice before he tries that with any other women."

Riza yawned and Roy said, "Why don't you get some more rest."

Riza nodded her head, closed her eyes and with Black Hayate beside her, she fell asleep again.

Roy and Jean say down at the table and Jean said, "We need to contact Sheriff Armstrong and tell him what happened."

Roy agreed and he got a piece of paper and wrote down what had happed and have Jean the paper and he said, " Take Diablio, he's the fastest horse I have. Give Alex the paper and let him know that I'm afraid that Archer might try to keep Miss Hawks from talking."

Jean took the note and going to the small corral, he saddled Diablio and getting in the saddle, Jean snapped the reins and Diablio reared up then he started galloping towards town.

After Jean left, Roy loaded his rifle and both his pistols and got ready for a long night.

The wind howled outside and ever once in awhile Hayate would raise his head and looked at Roy as if to say, "I'll make damn sure no one hurts my lady.

Roy leaned back in the chair, lowered his hat over his eyes and for a little rest.

While Jean was galloping on back of Diablio, on the top of a small hill Archer watched the rider leave, now he thought, now's my chance to kill that bitch and kill that damn dog.

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