Centered on Roy/Riza. Working late in their office, Riza becomes sick and Mustang orders her to go home and rest. Nothing ever happens according to plan, especially when Homunculus become involved and have their own agenda.

FMAB, Pre-Liore / "You didn't tell me your father ever looked into human transmutation. Much less the philosopher's stone." "I was young" I'm coming with you" "What business do you have there, Colonel?" "You." / Edward and Alphonse discover Roy and Riza's past, their pain, and the Lieutenant's tattoo.

1908 • Ishval: Amestrian soldiers are dying. A sniper known only as the Eye in the Dark is out for blood, and the 27th Infantry Division sends Riza Hawkeye and Solf J. Kimblee to smoke him out. But Roy Mustang suspects Kimblee's aim isn't the death of one rogue Ishvalan. For Hawkeye has a secret, one the Crimson Alchemist hungers for –– a power forged in fire. (a lil bit o RoyAi)

Riza's trust in Roy is challenged as she gets captured by men, whose sole goal is to make Roy suffer. She finds herself doubting everything she has ever believed in, especially when her memories start to play tricks on her. Royai.

Riza takes Roy's place in the war without letting him know. He believes she's out visiting her new found family. What happens when Roy find outs the truth? Will he be too late to save her? ROYAI! COMPLETE