Hey guys! Sorry it took me a while to update, but I got sidetracked with many things. (Stupid Math. I HATE YOU!)
Anyway, off with the chapter!
"Excuse me, sir?"
"Exactly what I said, Lieutenant. The doctors said they're going to release you today as you can complete your recovery at home." Roy frowned. "Probably the real reason is because they need the rooms. Damn Hospital! But anyway, my car is downstairs and the nurse will come soon with a wheelchair."
"Sir, really, there is no need to do this. I can take care of myself in my own house."
"Lieutenant, you can barely walk on your own. Also, you're going to have a high fever because of the medicines. You need to have someone with you. This is final, I'll be taking you to my house where you can recover. And besides." He smiled. "What good is a superior officer if he didn't care about his subordinates' health?"
"Is that all I am to him, a subordinate?" Riza thought, disappointed. "But then , would he do that to the others?" Another voice questioned her.
"But sir…" She began to protest again, but he cut her off.
"Do I need to make this an order, Lieutenant?"
"No sir."
"Good." He smirked.
A nurse came through the doors, pushing a wheelchair and holding a paper. "Here we are, Miss Hawkeye. Just sign here and there." Then, she helped Riza onto the chair, before going down to the car.
"Thank you, nurse. I've got it from here." The nurse nodded and took the chair as soon as Roy helped Riza up and into his car. He closed her door and went to the other side and started the engine.
"Sir, I don't think it's necessary to do this."
"Lieutenant, you've always taken care of me. You've always watched my back and you were always there. You've saved my life many times." He paused and thought: "You've saved my life just by existing." He continued. "The least I can do is take care of you, even for once." He smirked "And besides, I've already packed things you'll need from your apartment. The bag, as well as Black Hayate, are at my house right now."
She blushed for a second, before smiling warmly at him. "Thank you, sir."
"Back to the sir again?"
"Fine. Roy."
By the time they got to his home, he glanced over to her, only to see that she was fast asleep. He smirked (He's been smirking a lot today.) before getting out of the car and taking her gently into his arms, careful not to disturb her. He locked his car, and went to his bedroom where he laid Riza on the bed. She had already changed her clothes at the hospital so he just took off her shoes and pulled the covers over her. Planting a soft kiss on her forehead, he smiled and left the room.
Riza woke up some time later. She blinked a few times, trying to register where she was, before it clicked. She blushed a little at the thought that Roy carried her here. She sighed and turned her head towards the window. It was almost noon when they left the hospital, and now the sun was beginning to set. She started thinking about the mess that was practically everything. Havoc, Breda, Fuery and Falman came the morning after she woke up. They seemed quite relieved when they saw she was awake. Edward and Alphonse came an hour later. It was the first time they knew that Al got his body back, since Roy didn't tell anyone to keep it a surprise. She smiled when she remembered the scene.
Everyone was chatting casually when Fuery asked: "By the way, what happened to Edward and Alphonse? They haven't showed up for a few days."
Roy smirked. "Well, haven't I told you?"
Everyone looked questioningly at him. He was about to talk, but was interrupted by a knock on the door. "Come in."
The door opened and Ed came in, with a big grin on his face. "Hey there Colonel Bastard."
"Fullmetal, It's General now."
"Yeah well whatever. I guess you'll always be Colonel Bastard."
"Hey boss." Havoc said, noticing that Ed still had his automail. "Where's Alphonse?"
If it was possible, Ed's grin got wider, and turned around for a second. "Sure you don't need any help, Al?"
"Brother, I'm fine. I can walk on my own."
Everyone's eyes, except for Roy, widened in surprise. Al's voice didn't have that familiar metal tinge in it. Ed stepped into the room, then Al came in, walking with a cane, his hair shorter than his older brother, his face slightly pale, his body a little thinner than a fourteen year old should be, but he was back alright. Alphonse Elric was back in his body. He smiled widely at their shocked faces. "Hello everyone!"
When it registered to them that he was really back, they immediately began congratulating them and flooding them with questions.
"Oh my gosh! You really are back, Al!"
"That's so amazing!"
"So, what happened? How did you do it?"
"What are you planning to do now?"
It turned out that Ed chose to keep his automail limbs, so Al could use the rest of the Philosopher's tone to regain his body. Gluttony went berserk after eating from the stone, and killed Dante and Envy, before the stone proved too much for him and he died.
Ed and Al were planning to go back to Resembool (and to surprise Winry) in a week.
But then, out of the blue, came Major Armstrong.
"EDWARD ELRIC! HOW GOOD TO SEE YOU! AND WHO MIGHT THIS YOUNG LAD BE?"
"Major, it's me, Alphonse!"
Armstrong looked at him for a second in disbelief, before bursting into a mixture of manly tears and sparkles, pulling both Ed and Al into a bone-crushing hug. "EDWARD AND ALPHONSE ELRIC! YOU HAVE FULFILLED YOUR GOALS! THAT IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING I HAVE EVER SEEN!" Everyone laughed and chuckled until they thought the two poor boys might need some air.
Riza smiled again at the memory. She really cared about those two and it was just wonderful to finally see them like that. They had been through so much and they deserved happiness.
She began feeling tired, so she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep again.
I've nearly finished Chapter 4, I just need to type it in, & it's gonna be the last one. I'll try to update tomorrow! Don't forget to review! =)
