Ok, here's the next chapter just like so many of you have begged me for. This ones kinda slow, but it's got some important building factors. Well I don't have anything left to say except, Read, Review, and enjoy.

I woke the next morning, early. I wished I was use to sleeping in. My leg complained when I stretched, and I was still so tired. I stared up at the ceiling, I'd be leaving east city to day. I didn't want to leave with out visiting my grandfather's memorial, and I'd need more clothes too. I let my mind drift as I laid there. I must have dozed for a while, because the next thing I remember was someone knocking on my door. I got out of bed, moaning as I did so. It was the girl from the night before, she smiled as she handed me my clean and pressed clothes. I asked her how much it cost, she told me the older man had already paid for it.

I closed the door and changed into the clean clothes, I didn't feel it was appropriate for me to wear white yet. Hughes had told us his room number last night so I went over and knocked on the door, I was still on crutches doing as the doctor asked. He popped his head out with a tooth brush in his mouth, "Ress?"

"Hughes? Can I ask a favor of you?" He nodded and let me in.

I sat on the edge of the bed staring at my feet, Hughes finished up in the bathroom, gurgling and spiting. He came out, "Okay, Dalka, What do you need?"

I looked up, he was in civilian clothes. "Can you take me to the angel fountain?"

"… 'Angel Fountain'?" Hughes looked confused.

I blushed, "The one that an alchemist named 'Macen' made," I swallowed hard, "For my grandpa."

"Ahhhh…" Hughes understood now.

"I kind of want to go by my self but I don't know the way, and I can't get there very quickly, and…" I blabbered.

Hughes laughed kindly, "I understand. Let's go down for breakfast, tell the brothers to meet us at the train station, and I'll take you there." He put a finger over his lips and winked, "I won't tell them what we're going to do."

I blushed again, "thanks." Hughes and I headed down stairs. I wolfed down my breakfast as Hughes explained the plan to the brothers, and then we headed out. Al took my things for me and told me he'd look after them. I smiled warmly and thanked him. I got the distinct feeling Al was blushing under that armor, he was so sweet.

Hughes stopped at a flower shop for me, and I bought my grandpa's and my favorite flower, irises. I was surprised they were in season, but thankful. When we reached the monument Hughes leaned back in his chair closing his eyes and got comfortable. I got out with out my crutches and walked carefully and slowly up to the monument. I found a small earth place in the mist of the stone, didn't even question why it was there. It was full of weeds so I pulled them out, quickly, and placed the irises there. I prayed, wishing I had on hour to spend there. I looked sadly at the monument, taking it all in. "Grandpa, I know this is what you want, but I will mourn you, I will honor you. I'm scared but I won't give up. I'm as stubborn as you after all." I touched my hands together, imagined the result I wanted and touched the earth and flowers. A bunch of blooming irises appeared, filling up the earth area, "These are for you. I know you love them, I hope they can keep you company. Bye Grandpa." I rubbed the tears away and headed back to Mustangs car, where Hughes was waiting.

"Hughes, lets get going," My voice quivered but Hughes didn't say anything. He just started the car and took me to the train station. By the time we arrived I'd wiped all my tears away, and even though my face was a little red my face was back to normal. The brothers were waiting for us. "So where are we going?" I asked happily trying to hide the fact that I'd been crying a few minutes ago.

"Resembool." Ed said, "We've got something like family there. They'll let us stay with them until we finish your training."

"Okay," I smiled, "I'm ready."

"Dalka." Hughes spoke up, "Are you sure you want to do this?"

I nodded a smile on my lips.

"Do you have any clue what this means?" He looked unhappy.

I shock my head, what was he talking about?

Hughes sighed, "When you become a state Alchemist, I won't doubt you on that, you'll probably be sent to fight. You look old enough. You'll be sent to kill people." I paled, "You might even be killed."

"I won't die," I said with as much confidence as I could muster. "I'll fight to save people, I'll do my best not to kill. My grandpa told my 'every life is worth the same amount. No one has the right to steal it from any one.' I believe that, and I'm willing to fight for what I believe in."

Hughes sighed, "I guess there's no way I can talk you out of this?"

I smiled, "My grandpa brought me here, with his watch, there has to be a reason for it. I think this is it. I'm going to my best to keep moving forward, you can tell that to Mustang. That and if he thinks he can command me, he's going to get a very big surprise."

Ed, Al and I boarded our train and Hughes waved us good bye. My adventure had begun, and I headed towards my future. I realized I'd let go of my past the minute I decided I was Dalka. Alix was only a memory. I hoped I could live up to my name.

Hughes headed back to East headquarters, the girl's, Dalka's, words still running through his mind. He managed to park in the same spot that Roy's car had sat in yesterday and hurried toward his old friend's office. He entered in a hurry saluting in reply to the lower men as he headed for Roy's private office, "ROY!! Old pal, Old buddy of mine!" He entered energetically, "How you been?"

"Hughes, you took my car!" Roy glared at his old friend.

"I know," He smiled happily, "I couldn't let the Elric brothers and Dalka walk to the train station and ride it all night, especially with that girl on crutches." He place Roy's keys on the desk, "Thanks."

Roy just glared at him.

"She's really something. I've never seen any girl that strong, she's scared to death and still acting strong." Hughes continued.

"Big deal, Hawkeye's scarier," Hawkeye cocked her gun, "No advence, Lieutenant."

Hawkeye put her gun back down.

"She told me to tell you to bring your best, she'll blow it away like dust." Hughes smiled knowing how Mustang would act.

He smirked, "Good."

Hughes changed gears, "Roy, you know this is wrong, right? That girl is at least sixteen, you'll be sending her strait into the war. You didn't even tell her."

Mustang looked up from the paper he'd been pretending to read to please Hawkeye, "Her grandfather was the same age when he became an alchemist. He survived, so will she."

"Roy," Hughes warned, "That's not right, and you know it."

"It was; turn her into an alchemist or put her in jail. Which would you rather I'd done?" Mustang glared back at Hughes. "At least I can give her a chance, I'm not completely heartless. In the war she can protect her self, in prison she'll be at the mercy of others."

"Fine." Hughes submitted, "Now then getting down to serious business," Mustang leaned forward wondering what his friend could have held back until now, "We have to… Get you married. You have no idea the wonders of having a wife!"

"MAES GET OUT!!!" Mustang yelled at Hughes threatening him with his fingers ready to snap. Hughes ran out of the office laughing.

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