Two weeks have gone by since Katrina became a State Alchemist and has been working under her brother, Roy Mustang. And during those two weeks, her relationships with all of her co-workers had grown stronger.

Roy, being the older brother, was still way over-protective of her. He tried to scare any guy that came within six feet from her. He had also became almost like a father to her because of how he had been taking care of her and trying to tell her what to do. And of course being siblings, they do play pranks on one another. But no matter what, Katrina still loved him and knew that he was only doing what he did because he loved her too.

Riza had become almost like a mother-figure for Katrina, even though their just a few years apart. She seemed to go to Riza for advice on almost anything. Clothes, boys, you name it. They are also, in a way, best friends.

Feury, Breda, and Falmon are always making bets with Katrina, even though they ended up losing every time. Katrina was confused on why they continued these bets, but she just came to the conclusion that they just want to finally beat her.

Last, but definitely not least, Jean had became her closest friend out of everyone. They always hung out together and basically do everything together. A lot of people said that they were attached at the hip, because it was rare to seem them apart.

At East H.Q., everyone seemed to be working on paperwork, everyone except Katrina. She had her mind on other things and believed that her thoughts were more important than day before, Roy and Riza left for Central for some unknown business Roy said he had to take care of but while he was on his way there, Maes called. His tone really bothered Katrina and wondered what had bothered him.

.: Flashback to the night before :.

"Eastern Headquarters. SilverBullet Alchemist speaking," Katrina said formally into the phone when she picked it up.

"Katrina! Where's Roy?"

"Maes? What are you doing calling this late? I thought you would be at home," Katrina said to her frantic friend. "Anyway, Roy's on his way to Central. He should be almost there by now."

"Damn it," Maes mumbled into the phone. "He's not there when I actually need him."

"What's the matter, Maes? Is something wrong?" Katrina asked shakily. Something was wrong, and she could tell. Maes's voice was determined and seemed to be in a rush. She could automatically tell something was going on, and that something didn't sound good. "Maes, you better tell me what's going on or I'll-" she tried to yell into the phone, but Maes hung up the phone before she could finish.

"Who was that?" Jean asked from his desk.

"It was Maes. He seemed to be worried… No, scared… I'm not exactly sure what was going on with him, but something was up. Something… Something horrible I think," she told him with fear tracing her facial features. "I have this awful feeling, Jean…"

"I'm sure everything is all right. It is Maes afterall," Jean comforted her with a smile. "He wouldn't do anything to risk himself if it meant he couldn't see his wife or daughter ever again.

Katrina smiled back, but still held the fear, and said, "Yeah, you're probably right..."

But why do I still feel like something is going to happen?

.: End Flashback :.

That phone conversation never left her mind, not even a second of it. Katrina wondered what was going on with Maes but finally, she decided to leave it be. That was until the phone on Roy's desk started to ring. Katrina jumped up from her seat and ran into her brother's office and answered the phone as quickly as she could.

"Hello?"

"Katrina, is that you?" It was Roy, but his voice was wavering a bit. She could tell he was trying to stay calm, but why? Why was he trying to act strong for her? And why would he in the first place? His wavering voice only made her bad feeling worsen, not better.

"Roy? What's wrong?" Katrina asked into the phone, her voice sounding worried. "Is everything all right?"

Jean had heard Katrina almost freaking out on the phone and ran over to her side. He was getting just as worried as she was now because of how she was acting.

"No, Katrina. Nothing's all right," Roy's voice continued to shake but this time, she heard some cracks in his voice.

"Roy, tell me what's going on," Katrina said in a soft, quiet whisper. Her brother's tone was really scaring her now so that was all the louder her voice could get.

"Something bad happened last night. Something bad happened to Maes," Roy started off slowly.

"N-No. That couldn't be possible," Katrina told her brother, shaking her head frantically. "I talked to him last night. He was perfectly fine."

"No, he's not, Katrina," he corrected her and tears began to blur her vision.

Roy's next statement was what really made Katrina crash. Tears rolled down her cheeks as the phone slowly slipped out of her hand and hit the ground, her hand staying in the same position as if she was still holding the phone. This caused a huge loud crashing noise that caught the rest of her friends' attentions, and they all rushed to Roy's office.

"Katrina, what happened?" Jean asked her, trying to figure out what happened but he received no answer from her. Instead, Katrina collapsed to her knees. Jean also got on his knees to reach her level and grabbed her shoulders firmly. "Katrina, what happened to Maes?"

"He's... He's…" Katrina couldn't seem to get the word out. She still couldn't believe it herself. After trying again, she finally cracked and started to sob into Jean's chest. "Maes is dead."

I am soooo sorry that it took me a while to get this posted. It's been hectic because I had no internet connection on and off for the last two or three months. Thanks everyone for the reviews and please keep them coming! I like to hear what you think!