Disclaimer: I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist… though that would be really awesome…. It belongs to our lovable Sensei –bows- thank you. This fic plotline, however, is mine.

((This is my first real fiction, at least that I've written down, but it has been building in my mind for some time now. (Since I saw the movie a few months ago) I researched and developed it to get it the way I wanted. I just hope you like it. And without further 'ado' I give you "After the End." my story of Roy and Riza at the end of the movie. By the way… this starts where we leave off with Roy and Riza during the movie))

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"After the End"

A bright red light enclosed around him then vanished. There was darkness… silence… Roy could hear his breathing, his heartbeat... It was over... They were gone… He turned around, looking up though the hole in the ceiling left by the 'airships', it was like nothing they had ever seen. He sighed deeply, over… it was over, but there was still more for him to do. He walked away from the scene through the tunnel leading to the church…

Riza looked around her, everything had fallen silent, the armored men all dead. There was the sound of clapping, of cheering from all around her. Her fellow officers and soldiers cheered, celebrating being alive. Still, she remained silent, clenching her sides as her eyes scanned the area. So much destruction, so much death, how could they be cheering? She soon found herself staring off into the distance; it was so much… so much like what they had done in Ishvar. She couldn't help thinking if the same bitterness had fueled this destruction and she was reminded that he was still out there somewhere. Her arms clenched her sides harder with the thoughts that circulated in her mind. She closed her eyes in an effort to close out the world, telling herself how strong he was, how he could take care of himself. She was only dragged forth from these thoughts by a rather large hand that fell upon her shoulder.

She looked up to see Armstrong; he smiled down at her and without a word pointed forward. She followed his vision to the figure that walked down the street leading to headquarters, appearing out of nowhere as he had earlier. The same smile graced her lips as she saw him, this time accompanied with warm tears. Without a word to anyone, she ran forward towards him, unable to stand the distance that fell between them any longer. Armstrong watched her, now accompanied by Havoc; Jean smirked, no words needed to be said for the thoughts they were all thinking.

Upon reaching the figure, she embraced him. He hesitated for a moment then pulled his arms around her, smiling down at her with warm eyes. He could feel her silent hiccups that came with her tears, which seeped through closed eyes. They were silent; no words were needed between them now. They simply held each other for one lasting moment. Riza finally opened her eyes, smiling up at him; there was another pause. Roy tightened his grip around her back and she pressed her head into his chest again before the two finally released each other. They turned back to the other soldiers, finding that they were being watched. To this, Riza blushed slightly, leaning toward Roy, unsure of the attention. His arm came across her shoulders, he smiled, not minded their eyes. It was no longer a problem; any fraternization laws no longer affected them, him being but a lowly corporal. Riza looked up into his warm charcoal eyes, her face stained from tears. He leaned down and kissed her forehead lightly, it was a feeling he had missed greatly in his absence. Riza smiled as they pulled apart, Roy's arm still across her shoulders. She leaned into him, placing her hand along his waist, the two walking together back to the crowd of soldiers.

They took their time, enjoying the warmth of each other's bodies. Upon reaching them, Roy's former subordinates smirked. This was not at them though, this Roy and Riza knew and after a moment they realized exactly what their smirks were regarding. Riza raised a hand to her cheek, still warm and damp from her tears. They had never seen her cry before this, though Roy had on quite a few occasions. He was still the only soul that she would open up to, show her weaknesses, show herself. Havoc's mouth opened, ready with a 'smart' comment to the situation, but one good look from Roy shut him up. 'Gees… he's more irritable as a corporal then he was as a colonel.' Havoc thought and looked over at Breda who was thinking the same thing. Their silence was finally interrupted by Armstrong.

"Did you close the 'gate', Mustang?" He asked, in a serious tone.

"Yes." Roy responded simply, moving his hand down Riza's arm, pulling her closer to him.

A smile appeared on Armstrong's face, one that spread across the faces of each soldier who had heard the two of them. It was over….

"And what about Edward and Alphonse?" Cain Fuery asked quietly. This was a question on all of their minds.

"Edward crossed the 'gate' to close it from the other side. Alphonse…" Roy paused, "…followed his brother."

Cain nodded, they knew now that they would never see the Elrics again. Yet, there was still a sense of happiness among them. The boys were together at last, that was enough. Again there was an air of silence among them, which was broken by another soldier. The Private touched Armstrong's arm lightly to get his attention. The young man saluted once they turned to face him.

"Sir," He addressed Armstrong mostly yet spoke to all of them. "A crew is here to start cleaning the mess. They want to speak with you." He addressed them all then. "You may leave now." He then saluted again and walked back over to the general who had sent him, Armstrong following.

"So, Mustang, want to see if we can find an opened bar? I'm sure we could all go for a drink." Breda spoke up, Havoc nodding in agreement.

"No thanks, it's been to long since I've been home." Roy declined, Riza smiling up at him.

Havoc smirked, but retained his comments, walking off with Breda, Falman and Fuery. Riza looked up at Roy, "Shall we?" She spoke finally, Roy nodding in return. The two walked off together, returning home after too long.

((And end chapter 1! Chapter 2 shall come soon...))