-Riza Hawkeye P.O.V.
It's not normal for the Colonel to skip his duties- not like I don't understand why. The Colonel must be trying his hardest to make Full metal feel better, I just wish that full metal won't blurt out things that can possibly hurt the raven; more than anybody else, I think I understand the Colonel better ... especially since I've been with him for the longest time. He's a man full of actions; he appeared to be strong, but yet deep inside ... he's weaker than anybody else. He acts superior but the truth is, he's just not good at expressing his feelings into words- and sometimes end up saying the opposite. He cares deeply for his comrades, though he appears to be self-centered.
But to think about it, it's been a week since then. And it's not like him to neglect his work, he should be calling and telling me to do his part. I suddenly felt nervous, I quickly dash towards the Mustang-Elric's home.
"Colo-" I was taken back when I saw a puddle of blood, I swiftly trace the source- only to see the unconscious Colonel.
"Roy!" I shouted, I took the limp body into my arms- he's not breathing. I quickly grab his wrist, the wound was deep; but I tried searching for a pulse anyway, I sighed in relief when I felt a weak heart beat. I don't know how but I carried him into the nearest hospital, I yelled at the nurse and doctors to help him- and I can't believe that I lost my patience.
"The patient's condition is now stable, though he's still asleep- probably because of depression, so I suggest that he'll ask for a professional's help regarding his problems. The baby is also okay, but i doubt that he will be able to deliver it safely ... it's either him or the child" the doctor explained. My mouth was ajar, pregnant ... the colonel is pregnant? I felt my blood boil, the only reason for the Colonel to be depressed like that is all because of that blonde brat. I can't believe him! how can he abandoned his family like that, he didn't even thought about his lover! What a jerk!
I clenched my fist, "Please refrain yourself from feeling any negative emotions- it's affecting the patient's health" the doctor warned, I forced a smile ... "Yessir" I told him. I wave goodbye at the doctor before heading towards room 516, the Colonel's room. I was in dazed when I saw him beside the window ... ready to jump, it was by reflexes that I grab him ... making him stumble on his back.
I was about to shout at him when I met his eyes; desperation, pain, longing, dejected, and fed-up. I was shocked, "Why?" I asked him, my voice wavering.
"He doesn't love me anymore" he whispered, before lowering his head. This is what I fear the most, the time when the Colonel breaks- the time that all of his feelings piled up, and finally exploding.
I was going to call him stupid for being like that but I shut my mouth after I felt droplets of water, falling down his cheeks. I felt him trembling, I pulled him into a tight hug- "I'm with you" I told him, "After all ... I'm like your sister, right?" I grinned at him, and crying at the same time.
Once he calm down, he spun around meeting my eyes- "How's the baby?" he asked. I smiled at him, forcing a wide grin "it's okay" I told him.
"You look dumb" he muttered, before letting out a "Pfft" sound. I smiled, Full metal should make sure that he won't come back ... cause I'll definitely kill him.
I stared at him; he was also crying and laughing at the same time. It made me burst into laughter; which he soon joined-
"Riza, I'll keep this child" I was in awe, remembering what the doctor said. Once I woke up from my day-dream; I shrug him, as if he's also dreaming.
"But you'll-"
"This is not only my child, Riza. This is also Edward's" he smiled.
"But he-!"
"Riza, I love him. Nothing can change that, and it's my fault Al died- I just want to leave something to Edward ... a memory of mine" he says, rubbing his belly.
I didn't argue back, seems like my operation: kill the Elric is postponed. I gently slap his back, "But you need to live" I told him. He smiled, "I will" he whispered.
CHAPTER 3 is out ~