Ed came back later victorious. He was now a state alchemist just as he had wanted. He had no idea exactly what he had just gotten himself into. I didn't have the heart to tell him about the dangers he would all too soon encounter. It took me awhile before I could say it again. It was before we all gathered on the train for Ed's first mission.

"Edward, Alphonse I'm sorry but I'm going to protect you no matter what okay?" Ed and Al looked back to see Rave kneeling on the ground behind them her head completely down and her long multicolored hair trailing on the ground.

"Uh...Ray what are you doing? C'mon we have to go before the train leaves." On cue the train's whistle blows hard three times signaling departure.

"Are you even listening to me? I'm going to do what I have to. Whatever it is I will protect you until I die and there is no other way. I apologize Alphonse. I promised you I wouldn't leave you guys but I can't stay either."

"Wait a minute Raven! Why can't you come with us?! What are you saying?!" Raven looked up and her eyes were not the same. They revealed the anguish and sadness she was usually hiding for their sake. Edward noticed her eyes weren't quite right despite that either. It took him a moment to realize, her eyes were red. He had always known things were mysterious about her. Certain things were always changing with her. Suddenly Ed got the sense that something terrible was in the works for him, Al and Raven.

He ran to her and pulled on her arm until she stood up but she didn't go onto the train. "Raven what is happening? Why won't you tell us?!" The train's whistle blew for the last time as Al stepped in between the metal doors forcing them to stay open. She whispered into his ear before roughly kicking Edward into Al. They both fell backward at the surprise and force of her kick and the train's door shut quickly, cutting off the rest of the argument that was bound to happen.

She watched the train leave with Ed and Al aboard and not herself. She had to go somewhere important if she was going to be able to properly protect the boys when it really counted. She drew up her hood hiding the thick mane on the inside and turned to the train pulling in behind her.

"Al aboard for the desserts of Ishvala!" The trains announcer belched out loudly. She soundlessly found a seat on board next to a window and watched the passerbys.

"Ed what are we gonna do?!" Edward turned to his little brother.

"What do you mean Al?" Alphonse gave his brother a panicked look as he pointed to the way the train was leaving their friend.

"What do you mean, what do I mean!? She's not coming! We're leaving her behind!"

"Alphonse, do you remember when we first met Raven? Do you remember where she was? Remember what she said to mom?" Alphonse thought for a second and then nodded. "Now think about what she said."

"But Ed-!"

"She's never broken her promises before why would she suddenly start now. Let's give her our trust. That we will believe that she will come back. Besides when you really think about it. It's us that has needed her most often than anyone else. She'll be fine." Al hit Edward on the head.

"Owww! What the hell did you do that for Al!" Alphonse sighed in relief.

"For a moment I was scared you were an imposter." Edward then preceded to yell angrily at his brother for even considering that factor to which Alphonse listened and couldn't help but chuckle.

...

"So, what did she tell you?" Al asked looking at Ed.

"Hm? Oh nothing she just reminded me to drink my milk." Ed replied a tiny bit angrily as he stared out the window. Al Watched his brother stand and started to question where he was going. "Don't worry, I'm just going to use the restroom. So wait here quietly." Ed reassured him. He entered the small space, shutting and locking the door. He ran cool water and splashed some on his face as her words echoed in his mind.

'Three things that cannot be long hidden. The Sun. The Moon. And the Truth'