Alexander brought Hughes out. He was invisible at that moment. He did it because he didn't have enough confidence in him that he wouldn't run to hug his daughter and wife.
But, when little Elicia started crying, even Alexander started feeling bad. So, he made Hughes only audible and visible to her.
"Go and talk to your daughter. Just tell her that you will not be coming home for a while and to keep everything a secret. Just make her think this is a game and promise to keep a secret." He told Hughes.
Hughes, who was already crying rivers, ran after her. He stood up in front of her and spoke, "Look at me Elicia, it's your dad. Shhh... don't make noise. No one other than you can see me. Dad is on a secret mission. I will return to you and your mom soon, so don't worry. When I return, we will all go on a big trip and have lots of fun. Till then, can you keep me a secret?"
She meekly nodded, but her heart was at ease. "I love you, Daddy,"
"Aw... I love you too, my cute daughter. Okay, bye, take care." He forced himself to say goodbye and left. But, there were no tears on Elicia's face now and it was reassuring to his heart.
He returned to Alexander's side. "That was painful."
"Don't worry, when all this is over, I will give you a huge bonus. Enough to retire and live happily for as long as you want." Alexander suggested.
"Ah, that would be nice. So, what will be my task now, General?" he asked.
"We will be opening businesses." Alexander declared. His plan was simple because the military and government of Amestris was compromised, he was going to financially take over. That way, he would become even more powerful than the fuhrer when it came to influencing the country.
"What business?" he inquired.
"Sh... this is the best part. Don't you want to listen to your best friend's words for his dead friend?" Alexander asked, bringing his attention back to the funeral. Now, almost everyone has left.
Mustang and Riza were standing by the grave. Mustang read the words on the tombstone, "Promoted to Brigadier General... just for dying in the line of duty."
*Sigh*
"Alchemists as a whole, we really are horrible creatures, aren't we? There's a side of me that is desperately trying to solve the mystery of human transmutation right now. I think I understand what drove those boys to bring back their mother." Mustang said.
"Are you all right, Colonel?" Riza asked in concern.
He put his hat back on. "Yeah, I'm fine. Except, it's a terrible day to rain."
She looked around confusedly. "What do you mean, it's not raining."
They were headed to Dublith where the teacher of Ed and Al lived.
"What is your teacher like?" Ajax asked.
Both Elric brothers shuddered at her mention. "Don't remind us. She was a... monster..."
Ajax started worrying, ~What could she be like to be called a monster?~
...
Olivia and Azula were tracking where Ajax ran away to. Azula had already gotten a clue that they were headed south. So, they also got on a train.
They had nothing to do so Olivia started talking about what mattered the most. "So, how is your mission going in wooing Saitama?"
Azula shook her head, "Well, I think he's been showing positive signs of being attracted to me. But it seems he's too strong mentally to not be utterly attracted to me by now."
"Haha, well, then I guess we will need to go on a beach trip. I'm sure he will go crazy when he will see you in your swimsuit. But, he is indeed very dense, even if he likes you, he would never come and say it." Olivia said.
"Yeah, that's the problem. But I think I can get into his thick skull given some time. I'm not the same old dumb Azula now. I have grown up in my mind and body." Azula claimed.
Olivia patted her head, "Yes, my Azula has grown into a fine woman, both in mind and body. If Saitama doesn't understand even now then I will beat some manners into him. He shouldn't let a lady wait for so long."
"Hehe, yes, grandma. Oh, we have arrived at our destination." Azula reminded her, seeing the train stop.
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