I do not own FMA, if I did ...
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He was still in that land between sleep and waking. He could hear his Lieutenant pacing the room, but failed to life his heavy eyelids.
"I'm a liar," Riza mumbled distraughtly, "I promised to always be there and protect him. I couldn't even protect the one thing I cherish most in this world. Will you ever forgive me for lying? Roy? Please, wake-up."
"Yes," he croaked. She ran to him, taking his hand in hers.
"Don't beat yourself up. You fulfilled your promise and protected this," he said with a strong voice and brought her hand to cover his heart.
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Changes made as of 9-16-06