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The next week went by as quickly as it came. Lily was allowed to stay home from work during the week for her injuries. Which was a good thing, she would not like to face Roy after their little "talk". She didn't talk about it with her friends, not wanting them to know anything about it, they would go nuts! Her hurting "their" Roy was a crime against God for them. After she got out the hospital, she had calls from Viktor nearly everyday. He would ask if she was alright, how her body was getting use to the medications the hospital gave her, and if she wanted to go back to Raislen for a little vacation. She would decline to the latter one, but she would promise to visit when the holidays rolled by, or if she had some time to leave Central and not get in trouble for missing a week of work.

Lily woke up from her slumber by something pressing against her bare shoulder, she open her eyes, turn her head around, she was meet by a cheeky grinning Rick. She yawn and rubbed her eyes from the sleep and turn to lay on her back and was face to face Rick, both of their mess of hair was all over the place.

"Good morning, love,"he said, he had his elbow propped on the pillow and looking down at Lily.

"Morning, Rick,"Lily yawned out

"Did you sleep well?"

"Alright I suppose, a bit mentally exhausted,"she said

"Yeah, but I can't get enough you, babe. Last night...was wow...pretty amazing. I don't think I can sit for a week."Rick smirked

"Pretty good for a girl who had broken limbs,"Lily smiled

Rick rolled on top of her and had both his elbows on either side of her.

"You got that right,"

He moved his head downwards and was about kiss her on the lips before Lily stopped him. She smirked and pushed Rick off of her, biting her cheek from laughing when he groan out in defeat. She moved and got out of bed, stretching out her muscles. She moved over to her closet and became to look inside.

"Enough of that, I need to get ready for work,"she explain

"I think that is an excuse to get rid of me,"he joked

Ever since that day in the hospital, Lily and Rick had gotten closer. She had seen a part of Rick that day she never seen before, she was enthralled to know much more about him then him being a pervert, that she thought him as. He was different then all the guys she ever meet. He was nice to kids and animals, was pretty smart, helped around the house sometimes, and was...well, I can't really say that part. Lily first thought they could only be friends but little over a day, something sparked in her to be more then that and Rick was happy with that decision. Lily guessed she must've gotten over the bad boy thing and wanted to settle down with someone who wasn't about to steal a car anytime soon. Their "relationship" was different, at least in Lily's eyes. She didn't mind going out with him, eating dinner with him, or even having him sleep in the same bed as hers. It's just...it felt like something was a missing. No matter what, no matter for long she thought it over, Lily could not see it. Was their relationship just built of love or...lust? She was cut off from her thoughts when Rick threw a small pillow at her head.

"What is it, Rick?"she asked

"I was trying to get your attention but the force had to be issue."Rick sat up, the sheet covering his lower half.

"I was wondering if you are still planning to go to the dinner party my folks will have tonight. Technically, it will be in your honor."he said

"Not sure if I can make it. Today is the first day I go to work since last week. And I haven't really gotten a dress for tonight anyway."Lily said, putting on her uniform.

"Please, come! It will be fun, if not, we can always make it fun,"Rick smirked,"And Lexi is hoping to see you again."

Lily sighed,"I will think about it..."

"I will take that as a yes. Hey, I will even get you a dress for tonight to save you time."he suggested

"Fine, but nothing too revealing,"she warned

"Relax, I will ask Mary and Leo's help on this."

"Now, I fear for my dignity..."

Once every button was popped it, her shoes tied, her hair in a bun, she placed a kiss on Rick's head and walked out the door.

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Once Lily stepped foot into the building, she felt more at eased somewhere. Maybe because she hadn't been in for at least a week. She walked down the hallway, heading to her correct office room. She just hoped Roy wouldn't be such a prick more then he usually is. She grabbed the knob, turning it, she walked in. What she saw nearly made her jump out of her boots, not expecting something like this! In front of her, Havoc, Breda, Kain, and even Vato held a colorful sign that said 'Welcome Back, Lily!'. She laughed, smiling at them.

Vato was the first one to speak, walking up to her,"Good to have you back, Marshall."

"Good to be back, Vato. What is with the sign?"she asked

"We thought, since you been gone for a week, you need something to keep you here for good, Roy has been.."Havoc looked around,"Well, we has been acting more of a jerk lately since he came back."

'Maybe, because I chewed him out and slapped him.'

"Wow, thanks, I guess. I really wasn't expecting something like this,"Lily confessed, getting off the subject.

"I feel so special."

"Hey, it's better having you coming back then Roy yelling at us for no good reason."said Breda

"I think it was the medication,"she said quickly.

"Yeah, maybe."

Lily turn her attention to Kain, who was quiet since she came through the door,"So, how are you doing, Kain? Is something wrong?"she asked with a soft voice.

"N-no, nothing,"he stuttered

"Oh, yeah,"Havoc piped in,"Didn't you know what Roy made Kain do?"

"No, what?"

He elbow the younger man,"You tell her, yourself,"

"I...I..."he took a deep breath before continuing,"The Colonel called me up and asked me to help me track down the call from the phone booth you had used prior to the capture and pin point where the culprit, Simon, took you."he finished

Lily was shock, hearing this piece of information. She quickly regain her composer.

"So, in a way, you rescue me. Without your help, Roy wouldn't have found me,"she smiled,"I think you earn a special, little award from me."

"A-award?"

She nodded,"Yeah. The hero needs to paid due for his victory."

She walked up to him, bending down slightly, she placed a small kiss on his cheek. Lily heard someone say 'Lucky bastard' but she couldn't pin point who said it. When she pulled back, Kain had bright red cheeks.

"If you keep that up, wouldn't your boyfriend be angry at you?"a well too familiar voice said behind them.

She turn around, her back straight, and was soon facing Roy, standing in the doorway, Riza was behind him. The words he said that day in the hospital room came flooding back to her, she had her hands in safety position at her sides, not wanting to strike him down in public.

"My personal life is no matter to you, Roy. Outside these four walls, whatever happens out there has nothing to do in our work,"Lily crossed her arms across her chest.

"This "four walls" have strict rules on public affection."Roy pointed out

"So? I was merely thanking Kain for helping you find me. Face it, you wouldn't find your way out of a wet paper bag,"she spit out

There was strong electric air waves in both of their eyes, they look if they wanted to kill each other. Lily was the first one to back down.

She sighed,"We can stare at each other all day but I rather do what I came here to do. Work."

And with that, she turn, sitting her at her desk, she began to read through the files on her desk.

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After a long day's work, Lily rubbed her sore neck as she walked out of the building after many hours of trying to finish up what work she didn't do last week. Luckily, she and Roy didn't have any more evil stares like they did earlier. They just work, not speaking to each other, and what a normal day would be like. As she walked up the steps to her home, she couldn't help feeling like something was going to happen to her, good or bad, she didn't know. She turn the door knob and walked in and almost screamed bloody murder when she saw Leo, looking bored, standing on platform as Mary was bent down on her knees, with needles on her mouth, as she tried to put a needle in a piece of fabric. Leo had on what looked to be a poorly attempt at a tailor suit.

"What are you guys doing?"Lily asked, putting her bag away.

Mary looked up, taking the needles from her mouth, she spoke,"Rick invited us to the dinner party you were going to. I'm trying to finish up Leo's suit..."

"That I haven't worn in five years, I might add,"Leo said, yelping when Mary accidentally poking him in the leg.

"Sorry, finger slipped. Anyway, Rick thought it might be good if we came along, as long as we behave ourselves with the guest."she said

Lily sighed and walked up to Mary, taking the materials from her hands,"Let me do this, Mary. It will be must quicker and the party is only in a few hours."

Mary looked disappointed,"Fine then, ruin my fun."

Lily ignore Mary, clapping her hands together, she placed them on Leo's chest. In a flash of red light, the old and crumply looking suit looked brand new! It was pure black, stainless and wrinkle free slacks and coat. The white shirt underneath was straighten, many of the buttons were in place, the tie turn into gray silk, and finally a rose in his jacket. Lily walked back to see her creation.

"Wow, pretty nice stuff,"said Leo, admiring his new suit.

"Yay! Now do me!"exclaimed Mary

"Fine but no Roy Mustang stuff,"Lily said

"Aww, your no fun anymore!"

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Finally, after a few hours of make-up and different hair styles, the strange trio was finally ready to go. Leo already had his suit, all he needed to do was...nothing really. Lily help transmute a stylish green, strapless forest green dress with matching shoes and jewelry for Mary, she rather not spend her money on something Mary would probably put crazy stuff on, and last time Mary transmuted clothing, well you know what happen. Thankfully, Rick had came by for only a quick moment to drop off Lily's dress before going back to help out his folks, promising to return later on in the evening. The dress itself was awesome and simple. It was a long red, one strap dress. It didn't reveal much, only below her shoulders in the back and the upper part of her chest. It hugged her every curve and was easy to walk in.

Lily had just finished putting on her lipstick when she heard someone knocking on the door. She slipped into her shoes, getting her small little red purse, she walked towards the door. Opening, she found Rick standing there, looking dashing in his black suit with his red, silk tie.

"Well, don't you look good enough to eat,"Rick smirked

She giggled,"Cute."

He pulled out a single red rose from his back and handed it to Lily,"A rose for my little flower."

He reached over the threshold and slipped the thornless, thankfully, rose behind her ear. Both of them smiled as the rose looked perfect with her golden locks, they were resting against her bare back. Lily jumped when Mary hooked her arm into hers.

"So, are we ready to go?"she asked

"Yeah, the car is just out front,"Rick said, pointing behind his back.

"Super! Now, let's get going!"exclaimed Leo, coming to the other side of Lily.

Lily smiled at her friends as they followed Rick into the car, all four of them getting into the back seat. Once they settled in, Lily heard Mary say something.

"I hope there is a lot of booze at the party,"

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As the driver pulled to a stop, the trio looked in awe at the grand mansion in front of them. Other cars were also parked outside, as the guests walked inside through the front doors. Rick helped Lily from the car, his arm hooked into hers, the same with Mary and Leo. Once they were inside, Rick lead them into the main hall where all the guest were socializing.

"Dinner will be in an hour, you guys. Your welcome to talk to everyone until then. Just...try not to frighten the guests,"said Rick

"I will be back soon, have to make sure my mom hasn't have a panic attack yet."he said, he kissed Lily on the cheek before walked away.

Mary elbowed Lily in the side,"Psst, marry this guy."

"I'm not marrying him because of money, Mary. If I am, it will be for love."Lily glared at her friend.

"Whatever,"she rolled her eyes.

Mary looked around the room until her eyes spotted something far away from them,"Ooh, me thinks I see a group of giggling ladies! Shall we taint their thoughts of R. M., Mr. Curve?"

"Ooh, me thinks we should,"Leo smiled

"Hey, wait!"

Lily tried to stop them but they were already gone from her sight. She sighed, giving up all hope of trying to stop her friends, it was like trying to stop a incoming train with a chicken. She spotted a little table off to the side with small dishes of food and drink. Lily walked through the crowds of people until she got to the table. Pouring herself some punch in a glass cup, she leaned herself against the table, taking small sips of the fruity drink.

"I see you fully recover,"

Lily turn her head, hearing the voice of the newcomer. Who she saw surprised her. There, in front of her was the Führer himself, dressed in a expensive looking black suit.

"Oh, hello, sir. I didn't see you there,"she said

"It's quiet alright,"

"How are you doing this evening, Miss Marshall?"he asked

"Alright, I suppose. Where is your wife and son at, sir?"Lily asked

"The wife wasn't feeling so well and Selim has school to go to tomorrow."the Führer answered

"I heard you came back from your little vacation to work. I thought it would take longer for you to recover,"

"I guess the medications and the rest helped up a great deal,"she casual sipped on the drink in her hand.

They both turn their heads when they saw Rick walking up to them.

"Ah, there you are, Lily. I was looking for you. Mother and father would like to speak with you,"he said

He turn his head when he notice the Führer standing there,"Oh, hello Bradley, sir."

"Hello, Mr. Master. I will leave you two so you can go. Good day Miss Marshall."he said before turning and walked over to a nameless guest to speak with them.

"C'mon,"Rick wrapped his arm around Lily's shoulder and walked her to the other side of the room.

"Are you feeling alright, Lily? Your face is sorta pale,"Rick pointed out

"I feel fine, it's probably because I'm not use to parties like these, if you know what I mean."Lily said, Rick smiled and kiss her head.

Rick lead her to a group of four people, one of them was Lexi, dressed in a blue dress. The other woman, her reddish hair in a bun on top of her head, she knew it had to be Rick's mother. The man with the gray hair had to be his father, they looked exactly the same, minus the hair color. The other, she didn't know. He looked huge, he stood tall over Rick's father and had a weird hair style on top of his head, a little strand of blonde hair coming out, and a blonde mustache as well. He wore a casual suit and Lily could tell his muscles underneath were threatening to get out. They stopped their conversation when Lily and Rick came by.

"Oh, well speak of the Devil,"began his father,"We were just talking about you."

"I hope it was something good, father,"Rick said

"It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. and Mrs. Master,"Lily said

His mother smiled,"Ah, I see you finally found a girl with manners, Richard,"

"Mother,"both siblings said through their clutched teeth

Lily laugh it off,"Thank you, Mrs. Master."

"Please call me Grace and my husband Robert."

"Oh, where are my manners?"Grace asked herself before gesturing with her hand to the still unnamed male,"Let me introduce you to one of our many family friends, Alex Armstrong,"

"Oh, I heard about you, Mr. Armstrong. You are the Strong Arm Alchemist aren't you? I'm Lily Marshall, please to meet you,"she put out her hand to shake.

He took her hand and shake it like it was rubber chicken as he spoke,"I'm so honor to meet the daughter if the famous Earth Alchemist! It must run in the genes since after your heroic rescue of Miss Master! Like daughter like father!"he finished

Once he was done trying to rip her arm off, she rubbed her now sore arm,"Hehe, thanks I guess. But me and Viktor aren't related, but in a way, you can say he is my father. Not by blood, just in spirit,"she said

"He was a great man, too bad I never really knew him before he retire from the military."Armstrong exclaimed.

Before Lily could speak, a servant of the Master's family spoke above the crowd, announcing it was dinner time.
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Lily sat between Lexi and Mary, as they eat the main course. All the guests were busy eating and talking to their neighbors. She would look over at Mary as she sipped on her red wine, she already had five glasses, she just hope Mary wouldn't jump on the table naked. Leo and Rick sat across from the three girls, already engage in a conversation. Lily stabbed her roasted chicken leg with her fork before bring it to her lips. Before she could eat the little piece of meat, she would Robert Master speak something to her.

"Lily, hate to be the bother some but I must know something,"he said at the head of the table, next to Lexi's chair.

"What would that be sir?"she asked, putting the fork down.

"The night that you found Alexandra, after you were also taken by that idiot of a man, what happen? I know that you were, if you forgive me, torture by that madman and then Colonel Mustang got there and got himself injured. What did you do to the Mr. Simon afterwards?"Robert asked

"I...I don't know what you mean,"

"You know, before the military found you three in there. When they got there, they found Simon on the corner rocking back and forth, and you laid over Roy's body,"he explained

"He was nearly half insane."

Lily felt her stomach tightening, as her breath quicken, after Robert said this. No, no, she couldn't drive someone insane like that. She just remembered Roy getting shot, hovering over him, and...nothing. Mary looked over at her friend, her shoulders were slightly shaking. She put her napkin on the table and stood up.

"Excuse me, but I need to use the restroom. Lily, would you like to come?"she asked

Without waiting for a reply, Mary helped Lily out of her seat and help her walk out of the dinning hall. They walked in silence before Mary let them stop. Lily got out of Mary's arms, backing into the wall, she slide down until she reached the ground. Pulling her knees to her chest, hugging them tight to her chest, she just sat there. Mary sighed and sat down next to her friend, pulling Lily's eh ad to lie on her shoulder, she ran her fingers through her hair.

"Ok, Lily, what was the deal with you back there? You look like you saw a ghost,"Mary said

"I...I...How can they think I did that to that man? Him being already insane is one thing but...accusing me for driving him further into darkness of insanity?"Lily asked

"Well, Roy, he couldn't move or else he would kick the bucket. Simon couldn't really do it unless something horrible happen to him before the military arrived. And you were the only one left. It's just a rumor, nothing more."she said

"But...but, I feel like it's true. Something in my gut told me I did it. I drove him insane!"the blonde exclaimed

"Shh, just let your worries go out of the window,"Mary cooed

Mary didn't move when she heard the muffled sounds of Lily's cries against her shoulder. She looked up when she saw both Leo and Rick walking to them, both looking concern at Lily.

"Is everything alright?"asked Leo

"I think Lily needs just to go home,"said Mary

"She is welcome to stay..."suggested Rick

"No, she needs to go home and sleep in her own bed."she said again

"Sure, I will get the driver to drive around,"he said, understanding.

Leo and Rick helped Mary get Lily up. They all walked in silence outside where a car was already to go. They help Lily in, Mary sitting next to Lily while rick and Leo sat on the other side of her. The car drove off and into the night.

Mary kissed Lily lightly on the head,"It's going to be alright, Lily. Your love ones are here."

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Author Notes: So freaking sorry for the lateness of this chapter. My life has been a mess ever since my brother got Oblivion and me playing whenever I get the chance. Ok, not a lot of Roy and Lily action going on here before next chapter, there is more, trust me. And after that, one part of a two part chapter series! One is made by me and one by my friend, Taco, who inspire me to make Mary. Anyway, review and read on my friends!