A/N: Heyy! Sorry it's been so long! But i finally got the computer fized and i am ready to get the story started again? Sorry for any issues with the writing because I wrote this up like in 3 hours because I'm such a procastinator!

okayy theres something i need to tell you guys. The reason i put rape in this story was because i needed it for the plot. I do not support something like that, When i first thought of the story there wasn't any rape and if i could of avoided it i would have. So for the person who reviewed annoynsmously(arg can't spell it Dx) sorry but it needs to be there. Rape is a horrible thing and it's no joke if something like that happens to you wether it's flashing, peeping, touching, or rape. Btw might disable the annoynousms(Fuck! I still can't get it! stupid word...) thingy 'cause you put me down on my birthday -.- anyways! Review and enoy! :D

Riza smiled as she cradled the new born baby to her chest. She rocked him softly as she hummed and swayed to her humming. A knock on the door had her look up in surprise as a brown haired male came into the room. He smiled his hazel eyes looking at the bundle in her arms.

"How you holding up?" Alphonse asked as Riza turned and sighed softly.

"He just fell asleep. He couldn't sleep last night."

Her little brother came into the room and looked at the baby over her shoulder. He had small wisps of blonde hair on his head which showed he had inherited the color from his mother.

"How long do you think the peace will last?"

Riza stared at Alphonse through her bangs as she shrugged. "I don't know. Hopefully he won't wake the neighbors. We bought this house last minute from that retailer lady."

Alphonse looked around the bare nursery room and frowned at the thought of his sister living down in the city. "You sure you'll be okay by yourself?"

Riza rolled her eyes at her brothers concern as she gave him a look. "Who do you think you're talking to, Alphonse? I'll be fine."

Al smirked shaking his head.

After giving birth Riza had stayed at the Rockbell household to recover. Once she felt better she asked Al to help move her things into her new home she bought out in Central. "I know mom would have told you to stay with her after Edward was born."

Riza blinked and looked at her little brother who was staring at the picture by the crib. It was of her mother holding Edward a sweet smile on her face.

"I know she would have." Riza added quietly as they held their heads in shame. They didn't know how to react to things like that. They had suffered a lot when their father died and kids asked those types of questions. They pulled through it still grieving for their father but still loving every second they had with their mother. Their mother had died recently due to her illness.

Riza told Alphonse she went peacefully having seen her first grandson before she left. But Riza still felt the burning ache of the fact she was never going to see her mother ever again. Al's main questions after Trisha died was why did she die? She should have lived longer. They both knew that. But no one could have stopped her from getting sick. She had started to get sick after their father died and was always in poor health. They didn't expect her to die so soon after Riza had her baby.

"What time is your train coming in?" She asked breaking the silent and she walked to the crib and bent over to put Edward inside.

"In an hour."

She shook her head at his tardiness as she smiled and went to him kissing his cheek. "We will be just fine Alphonse. Go home to Winry, okay?"

Al blushed at the words remembering his girlfriend but covered it with a soft cough. His face turned serious as he looked at her and Edward. "Riza, we don't know if that creep will be back."

Riza's eyes lost shine as she looked away and glared at the floor.

"Let him come back. I'll kill him." She growled. Al shook his head hopelessly as he put two hands on her shoulders and kissed her forehead. "Just take care of yourself, okay? I'll call and check up on you soon."

Riza smiled at her brothers kindness and turned giving him her shoulder.

"You better get going before Winry thinks I convinced you to stay." Al rolled his eyes at his sisters sign of affection.

"Be careful, okay?"

Riza wasn't sure why she wanted to see her little brother again. Whenever she thought about Alphonse she thought about safety. When she was with Alphonse it was like nothing could touch her. Throughout her whole Pregnancy Alphonse had been there for her. When she had Edward Al helped her stand on her feet and make a plan for the future. Alphonse was always going to be her sweet over caring brother.

Even though Alphonse was a father and a devoted husband.

Alphonse would always come when she called. Winry had been mad because she wasn't the only woman in Al's life but learned to live with it. They were the last Hawkeye-Elric's. All they had were each other. She wished Alphonse was there with her. She buried her head in the pillow and swallowed hard thinking about something other than missing her little brother.

She opened her eyes and looked at the room Izumi had given her. Edward had come home looking scared and scrambled into Riza's arms. Izumi had walked straight to the phone without a word to her. Hoenheim came back later but Riza had left to her room to tend to Edward who was complaining about his cut.

E

d was curled into her arms sleeping soundly as she wrapped an arm around him loosely. She didn't know what to do anymore. Things were getting complicated. She was stupid to believe Edward would be able to live a normal life. She wanted what was best for Edward but she couldn't give it to him.

What was she going to do?

"Riza…" She took in a shaky breath and looked over her shoulder at Roy who was kneeling on the bed looking concerned. "Are you alright? Izumi told me what happened."

Riza looked away and tried to get a hold of herself. She was Riza Hawkeye. Why did she let Roy into her life? Was it really because of equivalent exchange?

"She told me she could show Ed some stuff but he'd have to wait until he's older to be his mentor."

"Roy I failed." She looked at him again and saw him look down at the bed not bothering to look into her eyes. "I promised Edward I would never let the military trust him. That I'd protect him and let him have a normal life."

Roy let out a sigh before dropping onto the bed heavily.

"Edward was never a normal child Riza. He was born an Alchemist and to this day I don't know one Alchemist that has ever had a normal life." He turned and propped himself up on his elbow as he stared at the back of Riza's head. "Riza we weren't created to be human. Alchemist's are all born because of the fact we were sent here by Truth." He let himself drop onto his back and stared at the ceiling with a grim smile.

"Even if you tried Ed would never have a normal life. He could meet a nice girl who understands but what happens if Ed decides to have kids? I'm pretty sure he would be in the same situation we're in. I promise nothing will happen to him." Or you. He promised in his head silently as Riza turned around and bumped into him slightly.

His cheeks turned a dusty pink as she stared up at his face covered by the darkness. "You want to become Fuhrer. You want to change the way the system works, right?" Roy smiled lightly willing the blush to go away.

"I want to change the way we live. King Bradley has sent us to pointless wars and made Alchemist's become weapons of war. If someone doesn't stop him Amestris will fall deeper into a hole of despair." She smiled and laid her hand on his forearm as a gesture of agreement.

"I believe in you." Roy stopped breathing for a moment his eyes looking at Riza who fell silent holding his arm. "So hurry up and become Fuhrer, alright?" Roy smiled feeling an urge to hug Riza but refused to budge knowing there was only so much he could do in one night.

"I don't plan to keep you waiting." Too many people believed in Roy to make it to the top.

He couldn't stop now. Not when there was still so much to do.

"No! Wrong!" Izumi shouted from the backyard as Riza rolled her eyes.

For the past few days she was getting used to the feeling of being around Izumi and Roy. Hoenheim rarely showed his face to Riza but was starting to make a steady relationship with Edward. Riza only allowed it because Ed seemed to want to know more about his talent. Ever since he realized he could do clap transmutations he wanted to know all he could know about them.

Izumi restricted his access to the knowledge though. She had a feeling Eds body wouldn't be able to handle too many transmutations. Riza heard Mason call for her from the front counter and wiped her hands on the dish rag after shutting off the water from the sink. Roy said the Alchemist deployment was going to end soon which meant she would be able to go home and sort out her problems there.

She refused to acknowledge the feeling of longing when she realized Roy would go to his own house and she would sleep in her own bed by herself.

She looked up and saw Mason was talking to a very buff man. He was wearing regular civilians clothes so she didn't think nothing of it. He was nearly as big as Izumi's husband, Sig.

"What is-?"

She didn't get to say much else as she was wrapped into a bone crushing hug. She gasped and tried to get air into her lungs.

"I have heard so much of your wondrous tale Mrs. Hawkeye! And Poor young Edward!" She closed her eyes and managed to squeeze out a few words.

"Can't breathe-!" She was immediately dropped as she fell to her knees and gasped for breath putting a hand on her racing heart. She looked into the baby blue eyes of the strange man that had hugged her.

"I do apologize for being so rude." He took a step back and bowed to her which made her blush at the formalities. "My name is Alex Luis Armstrong."

Riza blushed and looked behind him seeing the face of a depressed Roy Mustang. She glared at him promising him pain later.

"What a pleasure Mr. Armstrong."

"No! The pleasure is all mine!" Alex said as he got up and batted at the air. She frowned and side stepped glaring at Mustang who finally decided to make himself known.

"This is Major Armstrong he works under my unit sometimes." Her glare intensified as she realized he was part of the military. Roy quickly coughed realizing he better explain before she killed him without any remorse.

"He was the one who covered up for Edward when he used Alchemy yesterday. He cornered me soon after demanding answers. Did I mention Armstrong is a great interrogator?" She crossed her arms over her chest and glared at the pair.

"He's not lying." She blinked and looked at Havoc who was currently putting out his cigarette at the front of the store. He waved with a lazy smile as he stood beside Roy. Roy was currently giving a defeated gaze at the floor feeling his wounded pride sting. "Armstrong is one hell of an interrogator. Spend a few hours in a tiny room with him without his shirt can result in you spilling your deepest darkest secrets."

She rolled her eyes and sighed sticking her hand out for Armstrong. "One more man that knows about Edward. Absolutely lovely." She grimaced before he encased her hand in his and shook harshly. She was surprised her arm stayed in the socket when he was done.

"Where is Young Hawkeye?" Riza rubbed her arm and glared at Roy one more time before inviting them inside. She hoped Roy knew what he was doing when he spilled the news to a man like Armstrong. "Ed! Havocs here!" Riza called into the backyard as she smirked in pleasure about the pale face Havoc got.

"What? Why'd you tell him I was here-?" He was meet with a blow of gold as Ed appeared out of nowhere and flung himself into Havoc who spun in a complete circle regaining his balance as he grabbed onto Edward tightly. "Hey there you little brat!" havoc grumbled trying to make sure Ed didn't force them to fall into the ground like idiots.

Roy sat down on the couch still grumbling about something as Izumi entered wiping sweat off of her brow. She realized Roy invited military men into her house and glared at Roy promising him pain later.

Roy sunk further into his seat.

"What's all the commotion?" Hoenheim asked as he appeared from the stairs and looked at all the people in Izumi's tiny living room. "Alright! In the backyard you idiots!" Izumi barked quickly shoving everyone outside.

Edward latched onto Havocs shoulders as Havoc tried to get rid of Black Hayate who was now nipping at his ankles. The cool summer evening was starting to come which felt refreshing to Riza as she smiled at the sight of Edward bugging the crap out of Havoc.

"Edward! Back down here! We need to practice your dodging." Ed frowned but quickly jumped off of Havocs shoulder and landing on his feet gracefully. He smirked when he realized he put all the older men to shame.

Izumi cracked her knuckles and looked around the area before pointing to the side of one fence. Edward obeyed and stood prepared. Riza hadn't watched the training sessions between Izumi and Edward and she had to say she was very curious as to what they were doing out here. Roy leaned back on the wall now growling at nothing important as Havoc rubbed the back of his neck.

Even Hoenheim took a spot off to the side watching them. Izumi clapped her hands and kneeled before placing them to the ground and glared at Edward. The spikes that rushed at Edward were slow paced but were still dangerous. Ed jumped flawlessly out of the way managing a few one handed cartwheels. That made Riza a little jealous because she couldn't do a cartwheel.

"What is the atomic number of tantalum?" Izumi asked suddenly as Ed dodged a few more spikes.

"73!" He exclaimed izumi gave a nod before getting up and running over to the side. Edward blinked and ran off to the side already memorized to this set of exercises.

"Europium?" Ed ducked from a flying rock as he stopped and thought about it. "68!"

Izumi's eyes darkened before she clapped and placed them to the floor. Ed was suddenly shoved off of his feet and forced to the ground. Riza gasped about to run over when Roy quickly grabbed her arm. "Don't, Izumi knows what she's doing."

Ed sighed and got crossed his legs not looking hurt at all.

"It's 63." He mumbled and frowned when Izumi nodded and dusted her hands off.

"That's enough for today. It's about time we had dinner." Riza didn't realize Armstrong and Havoc were staring at Izumi in stunned silence.

"Izumi was my teacher as well when we were younger." Roy commented smirking at her as she passed them and ordered Ed to undo the spikes she had done as punishment for getting the answer wrong.

"Ed is like 4… I don't think 4 year olds are supposed to move like that." Havoc commented as Riza smiled, proud of her son.

"Ed's not a normal 4 year old, right Roy?" Roy looked at her and smirked while he turned and followed Izumi into the kitchen.

"Glad you see it my way, Riza."

Envy stared at the training sessions from the roof of a house nearby. He leaned forward on his heels smiling stupidly at the blonde brat dodging the spikes. He was developing rather nicely. If what his master told him was correct Edward was going to be the final key in getting what they wanted.

He blinked and looked behind him to see a pale woman land on the roof with a sigh. Her long black dress hugged her frame as she brushed black hair behind her shoulder. She stared at him with narrowed red eyes as she stood beside him.

"Staring at him won't make him age faster, Envy." Envy looked at the blonde child and grinned again.

"Were so close, just think about the things we could do once he's on our side, Lust!"

Lust rolled her eyes as she crossed her arms underneath her chest. "It won't be that easy Envy. He may be master's son but he is still that human girl's son. He will always be different from the rest."

Envy frowned at her choice of words as he gripped the brick underneath his hands too tightly. "I don't care. Once he does what he needs to do, I get to dispose of him." Envy growled his eyes shadowed in hate.

Lust rolled her eyes and realized something she hadn't noticed before. "Envy… is that Hoenheim? Hoenheim is in contact with Edward?"

Envy jumped suddenly and realized it as well.

He had been watching the brat he forgot to look at the other people. They both froze when Hoenheim's golden eyes turned to glare at them through his glasses.

Envy cursed and stood up. "Son of a bitch saw us, let's go."

Lust nodded turning to jump off the roof. Before leaving she cast one more look to Edward who was smiling at his family. She gave a scowl and jumped feeling like a discarded piece of trash.

Why did scum like him get to be loved?

With a body like hers she should feel adored but instead it was the opposite. In the alley beside the house she looked into the darkness and shot out her finger tips in anger.

There was a whimper as she realized who it was.

She withdrew them before looking at Gluttony who barely managed to dodge her claws. "I'm sorry Gluttony. I didn't see you there."

Envy snorted from above her as he peered into the dark alley way. "Let's go Lust. Before Hoenheim gets to us."

Lust gave another sigh before patting Gluttony on the head and turning to follow her fellow Sin.

A/N: Btw! I got a twitter so if you have this story on favorites and not alerts i will always post a tweet if i post a chapter or if something happened like i drew fanart or something on twitter :) I will keep you posted along with stupid random things of my life and junk Follow? :D (metalangeljenn_)