Author's Note: I don't own FMA or its characters. This is AU and set after the end of the manga.
How Great Our Joy
Riza sat in the seat of honor, surveying her backyard. Havoc and Breda hovered by the barbeque, chatting with her next door neighbor who had offered to cook the food. Sheska stood in the circle of Havoc's arms, simply listening. Fuery had brought Hayate who was now romping the yard. Falman was chatting with her boss over by the tables. Alphonse was entertaining Elysia while Maria and Denny were engaged in cuddling under one of the trees. Gracia and Winry were catching her up on all the recent gossip, including the fact that General Armstrong had just married one of her subordinates. Ed and Roy were arguing but that was to be expected.
The guest of honor lay sleeping in her arms. Rowan Mea Mustang was the reason the whole gang had descended upon them. Rowan had been born five months ago in the beginning of January but this had been the first chance everyone had to come and see the baby. In the past day, she had been passed around to all of her honorary family. Everyone wanted to hold the little girl.
Rowan took after her mother in looks in everything except her coloring. She had Roy's hair and eyes. Her personality was yet to be determined. It was clear she was a night owl though. It wasn't that she kept them up at night crying, though that did occur at times, Rowan was simply awake at night most of the time.
The baby sighed softly in her sleep, and Riza smiled down at her daughter. It was hard to believe she had been so terrified at the prospect of being a mother. To tell the truth, it was still a little scary, but she wasn't panicking at the thought of it anymore. Roy leaned over her shoulder.
"Still asleep?"
Riza nodded. "I think all the excitement wore her out."
He kissed her. "The food's just about ready. I'll bring you a plate."
"Thank you."
Roy kissed her again. "No problem. Besides, I should be thanking you. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you."
She smiled up at him. "I think we're even."
Theme: Party!