AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is my first fic so no flames. I wrote this because where I live we're just getting to the part where Hugh's dies. So this story is in honor of him since he was one of my favorite characters.

Chapter One
Stripped of all pride pt.1

? Pov

I have been walking for days now and still there has been nothing. I was running low on supplies and the next town was still a long way. I pushed my long white hair behind my ear. This heat was unbearable but I had to keep moving. I had to complete my mission. I hoisted my bag onto my shoulder and started back on my way.

End Pov

Hugh's Pov

I let out a small sigh as I left my office in Central for the day. A smile crossed my face as I remembered my wife and little girl. Those two met the would to me. I would do anything for them. My smile faded as I remembered one more person I would do anything for. My glasses fell down to my nose and I pushed them back up. I don't know why I was thinking about her. She was gone and I would never see her again. A small tear fell from my right eye.

End Pov

? Pov

I had finally made it! I have to admit I never thought I would be so happy to be here again. I was back in Central. I promised my father I would be back and I am. I only hope he hasn't forgot about me. What am I thinking he would never forget about me. I took a step forward only to fall onto the ground. I was too exhausted to go any further. Slowly I felt myself drift into a state of unconsciousness.

End Pov

Hugh's Pov

I had to hurry up and get home. I had already wasted enough time thinking about someone I would never see again. I kept walking until I saw a small crowd in front of me. As a State Alchemist it was my job to see what all the commotion was about. I pushed through the crowd to see two other alchemists with a stretcher. My eyes widened as I saw who was on the stretcher. The two alchemists were about to take the girl to the hospital but I stopped them. They looked at me questioning but I gave them a reassuring smile. I picked up the girl and walked toward my house.

End Pov

? Pov

I shifted pleasantly on the mattress I laid on and pulled the covers tightly over me. Wait! When did I get on a bed? The last thing I remember was fainting on the ground. I snapped my eyes opened and sat up quickly.

"It's about time you woke up," said a man's voice.

I turned my head to look at who had spoke to me. My eyes widen for a bit before they went down to normal size. Tears started to form in my eyes but I wouldn't let them fall. My mind was probably playing tricks on my because of my exhausted state. I rubbed my eyes furiously before stopping. He was still there so I know it couldn't be my imagination.

"F-father," I whispered.

End Pov

Hugh's Pov

I've been sitting here for three days for her to wake up. I have worried my wife and little girl but I had to find out if it was really she in this bed. The mattress moved and she pulled the covers further over her. Realization must have dawned on her because she sat up fast. I couldn't help but give a small smile.

"It's about time you woke up," I said.

I watched, as her blueish-white eyes got wide before filling up with tears. I knew she wouldn't let those tears fall she was too stubborn. I smiled as she rubbed her eyes furiously before looking at me again. I was lost in those long lost blueish-white orbs. Only to be snapped out by a word I never thought I would hear her say again.

"F-father."

End Pov

TBC