Chapter 9

The cool water from the bottle was what Furey needed. It was very hot, even in the shade at the train station. He had been sent there by Col. Mustang a few hours ago and was told there to wait for Dayna for when she returned. More shade appeared, when his companion showed, but at points he wished it were someone else.
The whole trip there Armstrong talked about his family's heritage and the wondrous attributes of them.
"I hope Ms. Simerion arrives soon"
"Don't worry, she won't let anything happen. She's really tough, even if she doesn't show it"
They both knew how sick Ed was after what Col. Mustang and Lt. Hawkeye told them. They also knew that Dayna was risking her own life to save him in anyway that she could.

Dayna had only been in the military for about eight months and she spent all her time with Ed and Al. Furey didn't meet her until her third month in.
'She's kind and a very smart person. I wish I wasn't so shy, then I can go up and talk to….'
"Is the heat getting to you Master Sergeant?"
"Huh…what?"
"Your cheeks are turning red. I was wondering if the heat was making you ill"
"No! I'm fine. I just hope Dayna gets here soon"
Armstrong decided to look around and Furey sighed when he went. Armstrong walked out into the middle of the aisle and looked around when something caught his eye.
"Someone's coming"
Furey looked up and walked out to Armstrong and turned in the direction he was looking.

A man was walking towards them. He looked like he was in a hurry for he moved quickly towards them. They didn't realize who he was until he was starting to get very close to them.
"It's Scar!" said Armstrong, putting on his gloves and Furey drew his gun.
"Wait Major, doesn't he look a little hunched over to you?"
"Yes, you're right. It's like he's carrying something"
Scar stopped and to Armstrong and Furey's surprise, Dayna popped her head up over Scar's!
"MAJOR! KAIN! HEY, I'M BACK"
They cautiously walked over towards Scar.
"Dayna. Are you alright?"
"Yeah, I'm fine"
"What happened to your arm?"
"It's nothing. I got the flower, so we can go back to Central"
"And you caught Scar. Master SGT. go and get the handcuffs, we'll take him in"
"MAJOR! Wait! You can't take Scar in. Please, he saved my life when I fell from the cliff and then he carried me here. I don't want him hurt. In exchange for my life being saved, I'm going to let him keep his"

Armstrong looked into her tired eyes. Tears were forming, not from sadness, but from the exhaustion that she had been through. He smiled back at her,
"Equivalent Exchange. Alright, we won't take him in or report that he's here"
"Thank you Major"
Dayna was trying to lower herself off Scar's back when she slipped. Furey jumped forward and caught her in his arms.
"Sorry, I guess my legs are still a little tired"
She asked Furey to turn towards Scar and she held out her hand.
"I want to say thank you again"
Scar took her hand.
"I guess God decided to send an angel into the military. I hope you get well and Fullmetal too"
Scar headed back to the mountains, but he turned back once more to smiled back in Dayna's direction.
'Ishbala must had given you a great purpose in life, little one. I hope you reach it and do it justice'

Armstrong and Furey watch Scar until he vanished from view.
"Strange things sure happen whenever she or the Elric brothers are around"
"You said it"
Armstrong looked down at Furey,
"I think I'll drive us back to Central, you seem to have your hands full"
Furey didn't know what he was talking about until he remembered Dayna was in his arms; he looked and found that she had fallen asleep, with the orchid in her hand.
"I…um…um…yes sir, good idea," stuttered Furey, his cheeks turning red.
Everyone piled into the car. Furey sat in the back with Dayna and Armstrong took off his jacket and put it over Dayna. Then he got into the front and drove in the direction of Central.

Armstrong drove a little fast to get there in time and on the way, he looked into the review mirror and smiled. He realized something about Furey and he wasn't going to tell.
Dayna was still sleeping and when she turned, her head landed on Furey's shoulder. When this happened, he started to sweat and blush like crazy, but kept very still the whole time.
Armstrong laughed silently to himself.