#4 Grave

They stood next to the grave until Riza's knees gave out. She fell to the ground, her face in her hands. "He was my best friend; no one else understood me quite like he did." she said to no one in particular. He leaned down and pulled her back up, wrapping his arms protectively around her. "It'll be alright Lieutenant. There is always another being in this world that will understand you. I for one would love to understand you." He said, holding her close. "But every time I let someone into my life, let someone see me as a normal person, they get taken away or die. I don't want you to die." she sobbed into his coat, her tears wetting her perfect skin. "I won't die. I have to many things going for me here; my plans to be furer, my subordinates, and you. Losing a pet is one of the hardest things a person can go through. But remember I'm still here for you." He lightly brushed his lips across her forehead as he slowly pulled her away from the gravestone. Glancing back one last time as she walked away, she read the words that were inscribed on the make shift head stone;

Beloved Black Hayate, the best Dog of the military. You will be missed.