An idyllic green countryside, perfect blue sky, and two young children running around, playing by the river… That was the sight that awaited Riza Hawkeye when she opened her eyes. A hand over her face to shield her eyes from the bright sun, she sat up slowly, squinting down at the little blond girl and her dark haired friend- the two children who so absolutely resembled herself and her lover as children.
The grass besides her rustled slightly and Riza felt a hand cover hers, followed by a soft, sad chuckle. "I'd like to say that I was glad to see you here, but…"
"Where are we?" asked Riza softly, not needing to turn her head to know who it was that was beside her.
"Memories," Roy replied quietly, indicating the children just a little way away. "I've been playing them over so much recently…"
"I'm sorry that I couldn't protect you. I'm sorry that we're here."
Roy shook his head firmly. "No… The happiest days of my life were spent by your side, my love, and there is no way that I'd rather spend my death." Riza turned her head to finally look at him, cynicism in her eyes. "My only regret is that… What you did for me, that is my one regret."
Riza leaned over to kiss him softly. "I could never regret that," she promised.
Roy bowed his head slightly. "All the same, I am sorry," he replied solemnly.
A few minutes passed in silence as the two of them watched their past selves down by the lake by Riza's father's old home. It may have only been an illusion, but it was comfort, all the same.
"…You know, Roy, I'm done being sorry," Riza decided eventually, squeezing Roy's hand in her own and smiling at him encouragingly. "We have forever now and I will love you longer. Hell to the rain. Hell to the past." She thrust her hand, and Roy's too, out towards the lake. "It's done to death and all that exists for us is right now.
"I love you."
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Fin