AN: Well I'm really really sorry about it being months without an update. I kind of lost all hope for the story, BUT I think I got it back. I'm also really excited for Royai day! I will finish this story no matter what! I hope this was a good chapter.

It had been two weeks since Riza left for Ishval. Roy sat in his desk while staring at the doors. He had been waiting for a letter or some kind of information on how his Lieutenant was doing. So far he had heard nothing and it was making him anxious. All of his men were worried about Riza. She was the one who kept the office in order.

'I hope you're okay Hawkeye.' Roy sat thinking to himself as his team slowly entered the office. They had all been trying to get the paper work done on time, but it isn't as easy as Riza made it look. They now felt terrible about giving her a hard time. She worked hard to finish things.

"Colonel you got mail."

"From?"

"Hawkeye sir."

Roy quickly jumped out of his seat and took the letter out of Havoc's hand. Roy read the letter at least three times before turning to the others. "Well looks like Hawkeye is a Captain now and she wants to return to a clean office." Roy handed the letter to the team so that they could read for themselves.

"So she wrote this two weeks ago? Why does the mail take so long?" Breda asked.

"The mail delivery just sucks." Roy said as he turned and walked back to his desk.

"Are we writing back to her sir?" Fuery asked as he held the letter.

"Of course. Havoc start the letter and pass it around. We're all going to say something."

"Yes sir." Havoc said. He pulled out a piece of paper and started writing.

Hey Hawkeye. We're glad to hear that you're okay. The office feels different when you're gone...I guess it's cause your not here to stop me from smoking. We all hope that you'll continue to be safe and congrats on being promoted! I'm sure you're so happy! Haha well I guess I should pass this on since we're all writing. Keep safe Captain.

Havoc

Havoc handed the letter to Breda to let him write.

Is the food good there Captain? I mean better than the cafeteria food we have here? I always have wondered that. I'm glad you're not completely alone out there. Don't torture the men there. Oh and the Colonel is taking great care of the demon dog. He won't get it out of the office. You're going to have to punish him later. We are hoping you're safe everyday.

Breda

Falman took the letter from Breda.

Captain I hope that you are still safe since we received this two weeks after you wrote it. The Colonel is worried about you. Everyone can see it. So please return safe and sound.

Falman

Fuery was up next.

Are the people there really nice? The Colonel has told us only a little about when he was at war. I hope you're okay. If something was to happen to you, I'm sure the Colonel would lose it. We are keeping up with our work as best as we can and don't worry, the Colonel takes Hayate everywhere with him. Right now he is sitting in my lap. I believe he says hi. Be safe.

Fuery

Roy took the letter and started writing.

Hawkeye,

I really hope you are safe. I know it must be tough to be back in Ishval, but try to keep your head held high. The team misses you very much and so does your dog. We will keep up with our work, but you have to keep safe. I don't want to lose my most important subordinate. You really do deserve that promotion. You have worked too hard to get nothing. Keep your men in line. I know you can. I hope you get this letter soon.

Colonel Roy Mustang

P.S. Come back to me safe and in one piece Riza.

Roy sealed the letter and handed it off to Havoc. He went to throw it in the mail box. "All right let's get back to work."

The team went straight to work with their Captain in their thoughts.

…...

Riza walked into camp far to tired to care about the people staring at her. Jake was right behind her along with the rest of her team. They had been assigned to stake out the enemies position. That had been three days ago. She had been awake most of the time seeing as the only other people who were able to stay awake were Jake and Tom. Her and Tom had started getting along more. The men had been out on the battlefield and saw what she meant by harsh. When she had arrived in Ishval she had ten men to train. Two had been killed on the battlefield. It had been rough on the others, but she was able to get them moving again. Riza went to her tent and laid down on her bunk. She heard someone drop something. Her bunk mate must be here. She looked over to the girl and saw her saluting with a smile.

"Hawkeye!"

"At ease." Riza said as she took in the girl. Riza was half asleep and didn't realize who the happy girl was.

"Captain there is a man staring at you."

Riza looked at the tent door and quickly stood up and saluted. "General Haruko sir!"

The General chuckled and walked in. "At ease Captain. You too Catalina."

Riza looked at the girl again. "Rebecca!"

"Riza! I can't believe you didn't recognize me."

"I've been busy."

"Yes you have. I came here to congratulate you on a successful mission." Haruko said. "You did well." He waved as he walked out of the tent. "Get some rest Captain."

"Rebecca...what are you doing here?"

"Well I was sent to fight. I'll be a sniper with you!"

"We just had two people die Becca...don't sound so happy."

"Sorry Ri."

"How long have you been here?"

"Just got here. How long have you been gone?"

"I was out on my mission for three days."

"Bummer."

"How is my team?"

"Fine. Havoc asked me to give you a letter. He was going to mail it, but then I told him I was being shipped out." Rebecca handed Riza the letter. "Maybe you should sit down. You look like the living dead."

Riza opened the letter and started reading. She was halfway through when she sat down. Her team would be okay. She could finally breathe. It had been weeks since she had sent the letter. She had thought it got lost. Riza sighed as she moved onto Roy's part. Rebecca had turned around and busied herself with cleaning her area. Riza set the letter down and leaned back on her bed.

'Thank you Roy...I will keep my head up.' Riza allowed herself to sleep with a smile on her face. She would have to head back out into the war soon enough, but she was taking this small moment to relax. After all, she deserved it right?