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Mary smiled as she shook the last hand for the evening and watched as a group of people walked out of the house. She wore a plan, black dress, her black hair in a braid along her back. She sighed as she looked towards the closed door beside her. It had been closed for as long as that night happened. She just hoped the person behind it hadn't closed their heart. Mary hugged herself as she tried to keep from falling apart, someone had already done that for her.

"She hasn't come out, has she?"asked a male voice coming to stand beside her.

She shook her head,"Nope. As long as I knew Lily, she never...she never cried so much in her life. Even the ordeal with Adrian, she only cried for one day but never this long. I'm worried, Leo. Lily...she is falling apart before me and I can't do nothing but watch. I want to cry along with her but I will never understand her pain. She knew Viktor longer then we did, in some sense, she is the only one allowed to cry."Mary said weakly

Leo hugged Mary as a tear rolled down her pale cheeks,"She will get through this, Mary. I know her as much as you do, she is strong but right now, she needs to feel human. Let her cry and when she is done, we will be together again. Trust me."he said softly

She touched his hand and put on another smile,"You are always the comforting one."

"I know. Now, let's get ready for the funeral tomorrow. The wake was tough on all of us."Leo took her hand and lead her out of the room.

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Leo was straightening his tie in front of the mirror when the door bell rang. Finishing with his tie, he open to door, surprised to see Rick and Lexi there, all dressed up in black or at least very dark clothing. Moving aside, he let them in, closing the door behind him. Leo notice Rick looking at Lily's bedroom door.

"How is she?"he asked

"As good as you can get when your adoptive father dies right in front of you,"Leo replied, leaning against the wall.

Rick glared at the blonde man before returning back to the door,"H-has she ever come out?"

"Only for the bathroom and to get some food. That's basically it."he shrugged

"I see. Is she coming to the funeral?"

"I would hope so. Mary just tried to get her out but you are more then welcome to try."he gesture to the door.

"Can I come with you, brother?"asked Lexi

Rick smiled,"Let me go first, I am her boyfriend after all."

Lexi frown but let her brother go on ahead. Finding the bedroom door unlocked, Rick walked in, shutting the door behind him. He saw most of the room was in a mess, the bed unclean, dirty cloths all over, even a pile of plates sat in a corner. He looked over until he found Lily, sitting at her vanity table, looking at a diamond and ruby bracelet, letting it catch light from the windows.

"Lily...love?"

"Do you know what Viktor said right before he died? He said 'I'm sorry I have to leave you like this, Lillian.'. He could say 'I love you' or even 'Good-bye'."she said, bitterly, not facing Rick.

"Like that means anything. He said he would call me when he got back to the hotel, he even promise me for God's sake!"she threw down the bracelet on the table.

Rick took a step forward as she continue to rant on.

"And then...he goes off to a strange alley way, get's shot in the fucking stomach and leaves with telling me why he had to die! He is such a asshole for dying!"she yelled

Rick placed a hand on her shoulder,"Lily, you have to let it go, honey. He is dead, now. At least he died, seeing you one final time. Now, we have to go to Viktor's funeral."he said smoothly

"If...If I go, it just means...he is never coming back."

Her body began to shake as she began to weep into her hands. When Rick tried to console her again, she ripped herself away from his grasp and walked until she stopped at the foot of her bed. Rick notice something along her wrist, it was already healing but it looked like it hurt. She turn her head, noticing at what he was starring at.

"You know...I even tried to commit suicide right before he died. A slash along the wrist, it was slow but efficient. But,"she shook her head,"Mary and Leo came to my rescue again. Wrapped up my wound until it stopped bleeding, gather me in their arms and let me cried in their arms for the rest of the night until I fell asleep. Without them, I would be dead by now and probably resting beside Viktor."Lily said, grabbing her wrist in her hand.

"But, that's crazy, Lily! You know how insane and stupid that was. When someone dies, they die and doesn't mean someone has to commit suicide to be with them!"exclaimed Rick

"Once you think about, Rick. Without him, I don't know where I would turn up. Where my mother would turn up before she died. I could've be sent to a terrible orphanage, or be left with a terrible family...but, she choose him. My mother choose Viktor. It's Fate. He taught me, clothed me, feed me, put a roof under my head and he always wanted me to call him father. Now, he is dead, I can't do that. Never again."she said

Rick had enough, he storm over to him, turning her around to face him, he slammed his lips against hers in a fierce kiss. When he let go of her, he rested his forehead on hers.

"Lily...I love you. I would do anything for you but I will never allow you to kill yourself for me. I would want you to live on, just like Viktor would have wanted. Don't ever act so crazy again, promise me?"he asked softy.

When she nodded, he backed away from her. He brushed a stand of hair from her face as he smiled.

"We should really get you clean up before we go. I know Viktor wouldn't let you be dirty on his day."he joked

Lily laughed for what seem like forever. Rick grabbed her hand and walked out of the room to get her ready.

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Rick had a firm grip on her hand as both they and all of friends of Viktor stood outside, the sky was dark and cloudy, almost reflecting everyone's mood. There was a lot more people then Lily had expected to come, nearly one hundred it seems, maybe even more. She turn her head, seeing her friends, Mary, Leo, Lexi, and even Sheska came. Of course, she saw her co-workers, expect...him. She was surprised to not see him here, she had gotten so used to him that she could pin point him out in the crowd. She was bit surprised and sad when she didn't see him. Lily turn her head back around when a priest walked up to the platform, before the mahogany coffin, waiting to be put down.

He coughed, getting everyone attention,"Earlier this week, a faithful and righteous man died, taken from us and into the hands of God. Viktor Timothy Marshall. A fine name for a fine man. Of course, he was known as 'Earth Alchemist' or just Viktor. He had retired nearly twenty or so years back with the title of General Marshall, he could have become Fuehrer if he wanted to. But, Viktor wanted to be free, in other words, and help others he couldn't do while in the military,"

The priest continue,"Well, at an end, he did that. He helped many, even with emotional and physical pain, he was always there. Now, we rest this great man into the beloved ground. Before we do that, the last person to see him alive, Lily Marshall, will now speak a few words."

Lily squeezed Rick's hand as she heard people crying in the crowd, damping their eyes with handkerchiefs. Taking a deep breath, she slipped from his grasp and walked towards the platform. The priest shook her hand and said a few words just as he was leaving. Getting up, Lily took some pieces of paper from her purse, she almost dropped them with her shaky hands. She looked towards the coffin beside her and towards the crowd.

"Viktor...he was truly a great man and human being. I have known him since I was born, he took care of me, taught me alchemy, and even took action when someone was picking on me,"she smiled softly,"He took my mother in when no one else would. I do not have a photograph of her but Viktor use to tell me that I look exactly like her, and I believed him. Viktor was a great man, great teacher, great father figure, and even great alchemist. He will be surely missed,"Lily turn her head back to the coffin.

"Rest in peace Earth Alchemist Viktor."

Just as she got off the platform did the coffin was lowered into the ground and three men were already grabbing shovels and pouring dirt over the wooden frame. Rick gave her a sweet kiss on the cheek when she returned. Everyone began to leave the site but Lily stayed where she was.

"Are you ready to go, Lily?"asked Mary

Lily smiled,"Nah. You guys go on ahead, I will be with you in a minute. I would...I would like a moment alone with Viktor."

"Sure thing, honey."Mary hugged her tightly and kissed her a cheek.

Leo only gave her a hug before escorting the other two women away. Rick stayed behind for a few more minutes before asking her to call him when she gets back home. Once they were out of sight, Lily turned to the fresh grave, already filled with dirt. Wind blew her hair and skirt behind her.

"I thought when you would show up."Lily said, sensing someone behind her.

"Sorry. I couldn't get a good place but I did hear parts your speech. It was...very lovely."

"You know I was getting worried when you did show up,"she turn her head,"Roy."

Roy smirked,"I thought I would never see the day when you were worried about me again."he walked up beside her.

"So, what are you going to do now?"

"I don't know really. It feels like without Viktor that life has become empty. But, I know Viktor wants me to stay strong for him and me."Lily said

"He was a good man, Lily,"

"Yeah, everyone keeps saying that a lot."

"I wish I could get to know him like you did. It would be a blessing to have him as a mentor, you are very lucky to learn from him. He was one of the best, maybe not as me,"Roy joked.

Lily smiled,"Whatever you say, Colonel."

He slipped something in her hand, Lily turn and saw a long, thin box. Lifting it up to eye level, she looked at Roy.

"It's...You can say it's a late birthday gift."Roy said simply.

Opening it up, she was surprised to see three train tickets, all leading to Raislen from Central.

"Sir?"

"Those are train tickets, as you can see to your hometown, Raislen, I believe. They are for you, Mary, and even Leo. I want you, especially you, and your friends to go there for a month to relax."he said

"But, what about my job? If I don't report-"

He cut in,"I have already rearrange it with King Bradley, he was more then happy to let you have a vacation. You have had a hard and exhausting in your first year here. Having to deal with the fan club coming into town, rescuing Miss Master and having to endure hours of pain to protect her, and even carried me to my apartment when I was too drunk to even know how to open a door."he smiled wickedly at her, causing to look away when she turn beet red.

"I...I don't know what to say, sir..."

"Just accept them, Marshall. And that is an order."

Lily nodded, a smile on her face. She could go back home, away from the city, away from paper work, away-well, partly-from Mary's fan club, and away from the endless stress. Turn around, she surprised Roy by launching herself at him in a tight hug. Her grip loosen when something hit her, she smiled and started to laugh.

"What is so funny?"he asked

"I just think it's funny that I always seem to find myself in your arms all the time, it's like someone put opposite magnetizes in us. It's too bad that I think your a jackass all the time."Lily let go.

"I think I may have been referred as basterd, ass, jerkface, and most popular, jerkass."he joked

"Hey! Lily!"

They turn their heads, seeing Mary and Leo running up towards them. Mary was double over in front of them, trying to catch her breath. Lifting her head up she pointed a finger at Lily.

"You! You said you would only be a minute it's been ten! You lied! You lied to your only friends!"she yelled

Lily raised an eyebrow at her,"You...have been timing me?"

"Of course! When someone says a minute, they should mean a minute!"exclaim the wild woman.

Lily sighed, running her fingers in her hair.

"What's that, Lily?"asked Leo, pointing to the box in her hands.

"This? These are train tickets for all three of us to Raislen, a gift from Roy."

Mary looked at Lily before turning towards Roy. He nearly fell backwards when Mary took her turn to hug him.

"Thank you! Thank you! I can get to the place where everything started and free of charge!"she exclaimed as she let go of him and grinned.

"Your welcome...I guess."he said

"Are...you going to hug me?"asked Roy to Leo

"Nah,"he shrugged his shoulders,"I'm more of a butt slapper kind of guy!"

When Leo raised his hand, Lily slapped it away,"Ok, if you do that, I will have to cut off your hands."she warned

Leo pouted and put his hands at his side. Lily turn towards Roy again.

"Well...Colonel, sir, it was a...pleasure working with you these pasts months. Thank you for the train tickets, it was...very thoughtful. I will see you in a month, Roy."Lily said

She bowed and took both her friend's hands and walked in the middle away from the grave site.

Roy sighed at their retreating forms,"It's defiantly going to be quiet without those three."

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Author Notes: Hey you guys! Hope you like this chapter! It was sad but...it had to be done. It was real, no dream of Lily's like her dream of Roy's funeral. Guess what! Edward and Al are coming over soon! How, when, and even why they are coming, you have to see that for yourself. We are going to see more of Raislen now and probably see new faces and familiar ones. Hmm, Lily and Ed...both hate Roy (at least on the outside, I think)...are both alchemist and can perform alchemy without circles, have blonde hair, and both lived in towns that start with 'R'. I wonder how they are going to like each other. Ed and Roy...hmm...What? Oh, sorry, had impure thoughts there! Anyway, before I ramble more, I will leave you guys until next time! So long, friends!