After 20 minutes, it seemed like all military came to congratulate them. Well, except for Brenda, Farman, Sieszka, Fuery, Maria and the others that knew Riza well enough.

Unfortunately, the Elric brothers decided to do something. Well, technically, it was Al who wanted to congratulate the pair. He had pulled poor Edward along.

"Congratulations, colonel, lieutenant." Why does the lieutenant look so…angry?

"Thank you. That was very nice of you guys." Bad choice, Fullmetal.

"I didn't want to come, but Al pulled me here. So….." We've gotta leave quick!

"Anyway, since we've done what we came here for, we've got to go now." I don't think I did the right thing…………

"Bye" Man………Where's Riza?

Riza sat down beside the pond. She had no idea why the Elric brothers came. Although the garden was peaceful, she was so frustrated inside.

Why did they do that? I mean…… of all people…… I like the colonel but I don't want to be MARRIED to him. Maybe not yet. I'm not ready yet. Argh, I'm having a huge migraine because of this.

Meanwhile, Roy was getting quite anxious. Where is Riza? Man, I guess that visit really made her angry. Now, where could she be? Maybe I should ask around, see whether anyone has seen her around.

As Roy strolled down the many corridors of the military buildings, he asked many people. But to no prevail, no one had seen her. Just when he wanted to go back to his office, he saw Riza in the garden. It was a surprise that there was a garden in the building. He walked into the garden. It was so beautiful. It was so peaceful. You would never find a place like that in this world. Many people were still recovering from the war-stricken past. The Fuhrer father, King Bradly had waged many wars when he was alive.

He wasn't a human. Roy had killed him so he knew. That time, Ed and Al had gotten the stone, just that….Edward had died trying to rescue Al from the Homonculus. Roy had rescued that little boy who was now the Fuhrer. In the end, Al had to use the stone to save Edward. But, Ed still had a metal arm and leg…..Not to mention that Hughes had almost died…One of the homunculus had survived, but he disappeared. That was a painful past…

Ah, there she is. Riza was sleeping near the pond. As Roy neared Riza, she suddenly woke up and almost shot Roy.

"Colonel……….." Damn, what's the time? Oh, it's so late. I must have dozed off. I've got to go home now…

"Look, Riza. I know that you're unhappy because of this afternoon. But, I mean is it really that bad? I mean marrying me…." Why am I so…sad?

"…..I really need to go home now." Colonel……

Thinking that Riza was ok now, Roy did something foolish.

"So, will you go out on a date with me? I'll pick you up tomorrow."