AN: Yo! I'm back! Well, since I'm here, I've got a new chapter! Yeah!

Aurum Potestas Est: Yeah, some parts are revealed… some. (evil laugh) I warn you… this chapter can confuse some of you. XD

Cain's-Angel14: Really? Sorry… (sweat drop) but there's gonna be a lot of cliff hangers from this chapter. XD Sorry about that…

rizaanroy4ever: yeah sure. I'll update. Once in a week or so if there's something up (e.g. writer's block, busy time, busted and can't use the computer, broken computer)

Fluff Freak: XD No, no one but Hughes has seen all of Elysia's pics! XD Anyway, yeah I'll update as quick as I can.

fullmetal philosopher: ;;; Oh well… Hughes always does it to everyone. Haha… Cain and Abel… wait… Cain was jealous of Abel soo…. Fury's gonna kill his brother? XD

Saun: XD Haha… ;;; I love putting the tortures there. It's sooo fun. Okay, I won't torture you if you do leave a review! Haha…. XD I'm sooo evil…

tears of flaming darkness: Thanks. And besides, I love threatening you with some random things. It's sooo fun.

unexpection: Well, it was a semi-pun. I mean, Cain… Cain Fury. Then there was his brother who I didn't really name Abel (I only got it from the bible text. XD) Wait… suspense is supposed to leave you hanging. And that's what I'm trying to do to you! (evil laugh) oO Wait… I don't want a dead person on my hands! ;;

Lt. Hawkeye: Pointing out what? ;;; Hughes' pics burn the eyes? (looks at a picture of Elysia) … MY EYES! .

Shadow Dreamer 27: I trying to make things intense. I think things are already intense enough in this chapter.

Blackrosewitch: ;;; But this is my normal length for chapters. Unless they're the special chapters, I would make it a bit longer.

RizaHawkeye01: Thanks. I'll update once a week so… Tell R.H.M that she'll find out… however… I'm actually not really sure what to do. XD Damn Writer's blocks…

RM: People in this world just live, live and live. It's one of those reasons why life is beautiful. And yes, nothing is perfect, perfectionist. XD

Anyway yes, I agree with Porsche. Archer is a bastard. XD

Mr. Kusagani: Yes, I make a lot of things go wrong. Isn't that wonderful? XD

Chapter 14- Gone

"Please man… don't hurt her… don't hurt Lust!"

Riza walked out from a corner. She scanned the entire ballroom. Many people accidentally bumped into her. She sniffed, disregarded it, and turned her head from side to side. Her amber eyes lay on Roy who was outside the balcony door. Riza slowly approached him, taking several deep breaths.

It was a starry night, as if shiny beads that scattered in a dark black floor. There was a clouded moon above that let out a faint streak of moonlight. There were candles and lanterns around them too of course, to give the balcony door décor.

Roy looked sternly at the gleaming pool below that reflected moonlight. He formed a small frown. What the hell was going on? Why was Riza acting so… strange?

"Roy-Roy?"

Roy turned back to the voice of his lover and saw the First Lieutenant by a decorated ceramic door. Her expression changed. Carefree, no trouble and beaming. Roy did his best, trying to hide his frown. He did somehow, being good at the art of hiding his feelings.

Riza slowly approached the Colonel. She stopped and gazed at him. Another smile formed on her lips and she hugged him.

"R-Riza?" Roy said in disbelief. Would Riza really do this to him? She came close to Roy's ear. She whispered something. A soft murmur.

"I love you too Riza." Roy replied as he returned the hug. But he couldn't help but frown. Something was wrong here.

"See ya later babe." Ford winked at a woman who he just danced with. The girl could have already fainted from OMP (Overload of Man Prettiness).

Ford walked off in search for Winoa or his brother. He was lucky with his brother. Ford glanced at a ceramic door, which led to the balcony. He peered through the translucent glass. He saw the younger Mustang and his lover as they made a slow dance in the night. They were in a tight embrace, caught in the music's slow motion.

Ford walked off. He bumped accidentally into Ed who was trying to confess his 'undying' love to Winry. It was slightly working, to Fullmetal's relief.

Ford finally gone on top of a pile of stairs. He looked around. The DJ station was deserted. No one was in sight. Ford snickered and pulled out a CD from his pocket. He went in front of the stereo player and pressed the eject button. As he was about to insert the CD… a hand grabbed his arm.

Ford yelped in slight surprise and shock. He snapped his free-gloved hand and a slight threatening rumble was felt through out the entire hall. People outside were now wondering about the commotion.

"Easy, Mr. Earthquake." A laugh was heard. Winoa stepped out from the shadows, grinning.

"Woah, Winoa… Wait, weren't you dancing with Havoc?" Ford asked. She nodded.

"We were already tired of dancing. Havoc actually wasn't a dancer…" Winoa glanced at her feet which ached slightly from Havoc's stomps, "But it was fun. Anyway…"

Winoa swiped the CD from Ford and closely studied it. She looked at Ford with peeved sarcasm.

"Earth, Wind and Fire Best Hits… 'Let's groove tonight', huh?" she sighed. Ford forced a laugh as a small cover up and shrugged. Winoa however gave his disk back to him but placed her own CD on the stereo. Hikaru Utada: First Love.

(AN: ;;; Sorry, I won't be able to make this a song chapter…)

Winoa looked at the stereo, which played her song, satisfied. Ford grumbled and rolled his eyes.

This time, Riza frowned. She couldn't be here. She shouldn't! But she had no choice. Her lover was safe, no matter what the cost. She doesn't give a damn what the 'others' would say about this.

The unsteady silence made Roy uneasy. But what placed him in this feeling the most was Riza. He knew those smiles were just cover-ups. He could feel it from her grip on him. Roy pushed her away.

"Cut the crap, Riza. What's going on?"

Riza looked at her lover's eyes in shock.

"N-Nothing! Roy, I wouldn't hide anything from you." Riza swore. Roy studied it. If it was all an act, she was a damn good actor.

"Riza… do you love me?" Roy asked. Riza ran her long thin and pale fingers around his smooth face. The Flame Alchemist flinched. Riza's touch… there was something different about it. But he ignored it.

'I love you taisa… to the very end of time." Riza said, her reply so clear. Roy could have smiled. From that, he would have been the happiest and luckiest man in the world. But still, he could sense something wrong. He could only form a slight smile.

"I love you too Riza, forever more." Roy's lips whispered. "Don't leave me…" he came closer to Riza, about to kiss her, have both lips in sync with one another but then…

There was loud bang. Like a gunshot. Roy's eyes widened in shock, refusing to believe what he saw.

"I love you taisa." Riza whispered one last time before she collapsed to the floor, bleeding to death. There was a gun clutched in her hand.

Blood dripped everywhere. There was also in Roy's suit and specks of blood were splattered in his face. He felt himself drop to his knees unconsciously.

'R-Riza?'

People suddenly gathered in front of the balcony door. Ford and Winoa were there. Hughes and his wife and Havoc were also there. But neither one of them bothered coming close to Roy. They all looked shocked and terrified but it had nothing compared to how the Flame Alchemist felt… nothing at all…

AN: Confusing, yes? XD Don't worry, there's gonna be a next chapter.. after I crack this Writer's Block though... XD (evil laugh) Anyway... in the mean time, please review... OR ELSE WINRY WILL KNOCK ALL OF YOU OUT WITH HER WRENCH! (evil laughter)