There was meant to be much more to occur in this chapter but it would have been far too long. We are back in the past, hope I'm not confusing you. FMA isn't mine.

Although Riza had just delivered the news that she was pregnant to Mustang it was she who was in shock. He had gently embraced her and so far had not let go. They were both silent as the overwhelming emotions spilled out into their hug. Riza began to feel the tears in her eyes again but she was unaware of what the hug meant. She hoped beyond hope that it was with happiness but she feared it was out of pity. She feared that the moment he let go of her he would vanish without a trace much like he had before. A baby would take over her life there was no doubt but it would not have to take over his if he did not wish it.

Finally he let her go but without a word he stormed from the room and finally out of the house. For a moment or two she stood in shock just where he had left her. Then once everything had sunk in she slumped to the floor but she did not cry. She could not find tears for she did not know what she would be crying for. Would it be for him, would it be for herself or would it be for the unborn child who's life had already been turned upside down.

Eventually the tears found her and she wept onto Gracier's shoulder. She had sat on the floor for a good half hour before Gracier came to inquire what was going on. Once Riza had choked out that she was having Roy's baby the first tear fell from her hazel eyes. She cursed the day she had first learned to weep so and cursed the man who had caused the tears. But once she had done that the guilt set in and she began to blame herself all over again.

'If I hadn't of given in to him none of this would have happened,' she sobbed, 'it is just my luck to fall pregnant so quickly. I wouldn't be surprised if he's getting a transfer to another country.'

'Riza you must not take this so harshly,' Gracier soothed, 'this child is a blessing and you deserve to be a mother. Are you not the least bit excited?'

Riza thought over this question before she answered. If she had waited any longer she may never have had a child of her own. She felt such joy when she held Grace in her arms but it would be nothing to holding her own baby; a little version of her who would demand nothing. Riza would not need to find something to do with her life for she was now a mother who could happily live off her military pension. She had Gracier to teach her how to be a good parent and Winry who had raised her daughter alone for a while. She began to cry again but they were tears of joy. Her life, which had been so connected to the military, had taken a complete turn around. If Roy did not want anything to do with his child it was his loss.

'I am Gracier, I am so happy I could leap for joy. I should have known the Colonel would not take the news well.'

'Well far be it for me to call him irresponsible…'

'Who is?'

She turned to the door and there he stood with a beaming smile on his face. It was not the arrogant smile he usually sported but one of real joy. In his hand were a few bags that had the picture of a teddy bear on the front.

'Since we don't know if it's a boy or girl yet I bought both pink and blue baby clothes. I called in to the wood shop and they are in the process of making us a cot. Oh and I've taken up a friends offer of borrowing one of his properties. He has a house in the country you see and I think it would be best if we moved there during your pregnancy. I want my child to be brought into quiet surroundings and then we can introduce him to everybody.'

Gracier stammered, 'He, you say.'

'Well I can't be sure of course but something in my gut tells me I will have a son. Are you okay to move soon Riza?'

She did not respond for she had once again fallen into shock. It was a miracle she had not fainted on the spot. Instead she stood up and threw herself back into his arms.

'I would gladly move today,' she laughed and smiled just as an expecting mother should.

'I am not superstitious but can we keep this baby a secret, until he is born at least. It should be easy if we are hidden away.'

'Are you trying to say you are embarrassed to admit you caved in to the sex machine that is Roy Mustang.'

'Mmm well there will be none of that anymore. You will not stay under the same roof as me if you call yourself a sex machine.'

'I understand my days are over now. I shall pass on all my secrets to my son.'

'You will certainly not get anywhere near him if you plan to teach him that.'

They both laughed as she helped in fill in the papers so he could take leave for a few weeks. He would not be able to be with her all the time but if it looked like he had work out of town he could easily sneak visits in. She would be quite happy to have time completely to herself and of course Hayate.

'You are happy aren't you Riza?'

'After assessing everything I have to say that I don't think I have ever been happier.'

'Even with me. I guess getting you pregnant didn't give you much of a choice of a man.'

'Well don't give yourself all the credit I could have easily avoided your charms. Yes Roy I am happy with you for there was never really any other man in my life. Your fault of course for making me work so hard…'

He pouted at her and she fluffed up his hair. As she picked up his papers a letter fell out onto the table. It had been hand delivered for it only had Roy's name across the front.

'From one of your girlfriends?' Riza teased.

'Well I had many to let down it's not surprising I would miss one.'

He carefully pulled the paper out of the envelope and pretended to check for perfume. After she gave him a unsatisfied look he proceeded to read it. Although there was only a few words written down they filled him with confusion and dread. They read, "Bye bye baby".

'Everything okay? If you've been dumped you've brought it on yourself.'

'That's not very nice,' he laughed trying to hide his nerves, 'if you must know it is one of my girlfriends saying goodbye. You could be more sympathetic.'

She smiled and he crunched the paper into a ball and threw it in the bin. It was probably just a bitter ex girlfriend calling him 'baby' as an ironic affectionate term. He hadn't been keeping an eye on things outside for a while but he suspected his stalker had lost interest. He had been stalked for so long now with nothing coming of it, it was unlikely anything would ever happen. Nothing would stop him from enjoying his time with Riza for it was precious. He could think of no-one better to raise his child and to be a part of his life forever more. She had already begun to glow and he swelled with pride. A letter was harmless and now he was moving they would never be able to get hold of him.

She took in a deep breath of the clear air and sighed deeply. Her life was moving so fast she should have been in a spin but she was perfectly content. All of her possessions had already been moved in along with a few items in preparation for the new arrival. She was nearing on two months now and a bump began to show on her stomach. Thankfully nobody had noticed before she had taken her leave and so her pregnancy was a secret. She was new to the village and none of them ever ventured to Central. The military would have no business to visit such a quiet spot so she was able to completely relax. Roy had sat himself in the grass before he had even entered the house, commenting on how he couldn't understand why Fullmetal would ever leave the country.

'I do wonder how he and Winry are; I wish to know how all of them are in fact.'

'There is a phone Riza. Why don't you call Winry and have one of those long pointless conversations women have.'

'You are so clever at being flattering Roy,' she sighed, entering her new home. It was well decorated and had recently been cleaned. It smelled of flowers and fresh bread although she was sure neither were in the house. She secretly urged Roy to follow her but he seemed happy to take in the sunset outside. She would have plenty of time to have him to herself but she wanted it to happen soon. She had wanted him to herself for years and now her chance was in front of her she had to wait longer still.

A few more months passed without a problem with Roy coming and going as well he could. The people in the village were accustomed to her presence and she noticed very few of them were under the age of thirty. This, however, made for a quiet life but she did get bored from time to time. Today she was paying a visit to the bakery to pick up a fresh baguette. Roy would be away for another two weeks so she was not collecting as much as usually. She was delighted to be able to get out of the house but she was grateful there was not far to walk. Her stomach was now quite bloated and it worried her that it would still get bigger.

'Oh hello Miss Mustang, how are you today?'

Inwardly laughing at her cover name she replied that she was fine and here to collect her bread. The little old woman packed up Riza's bread and handed it over the counter. As Riza paid her she asked,

'There's a young man wandering about the village. I think he's been here before some years ago, only this time he isn't accompanied by a huge guy in a suit of armour.'

With her run of luck she should have expected that at that very moment Edward Elric would walk in and set his eyes right on her. At first she thought he would tease and mock her but instead his face spread into an enormous smile.

'Miss Hawkeye, this is a surprise.'