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Living a Memory part 3

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The next morning, we were awoken by the nurses for our morning medicine dose. The main nurse stayed, but the others left. She told us that Colonel Mustang wanted to see us after we had gotten ready. I tried telling her that we didn’t have any clothes, but she just shushed me and walked over to a cupboard. She pulled out 2 little outfits for us to where. I smiled. I had jeans with a black t-shirt that had the creature on it. Finn was given another clean pair of shorts and a little black tank top. I brushed my sister’s hair and braided it like mom had shown me a year ago. It made Finn happy to have her hair braided again. But it put me in a melancholy mood because of the memories that followed the act. I just shrugged it off and brushed my hair, however I left it down. When we were all ready to go, I slipped on a pair of sandals that they provided us as did Finn. The Nurse led us down the hall to the Colonel’s office, but I led the pack for I had mastered the route already. I knocked on the door with such passion and excitement to see the man with with the black hair again, I mean..Colonel Mustang as I needed to learn.
“Come in!”
Finn and I pushed open the door and walked in. Instantly I was rushed, picked up, and thrown in the air by some man I had never seen before. I landed in his arms and he just held me there.
“You two are the cutest things I have ever seen!”
“Wh..WHO ARE YOU?!”
Colonel Mustang walked over to the man, picked me up out of his arms and placed me down on the ground. He gave a slight glare to the man and the man just gave an apologetic smile.
“Avery..Finn..This is Major Hughes”, The colonel said while looking down on me. I hid behind Mustang’s leg.
The man had a short black beard, glasses, and spiky black hair. The man walked over to me, and knelt down.
“I’m sorry Kiddo, I didn’t mean to scare you”, he calmly said to me. I poked out from Mustang’s leg and walked out to meet the man.
“Im Major Maes Hughes. The Colonel has instructed me tp have you stay at my place for as long as you girls need. My wife, Gracia, and I would love to take in a couple cuties like you two, in since we don’t have children of our own. What do ya say Avery? Would that be ok with you?”
“Hmmm...Well...I suppose so. Finn and I don’t really have anywhere else to go. But...What about the Colonel? Will we get to see him again?”
Colonel mustang just smirked and knelt down with Hughes.
He smiled at me and said, “Of course Kiddo. I’ll come visit you whenever I get the chance.”
Hughes added, “And if you really want, I’m sure I can bring you in once in awhile for a visit as well. I do work here ya know. I know it doesn’t look like it right now because its my day off, but I’m a military soldier like the Colonel here. Only I’m in the investigations department.”
“Are you an alchemist like the Colonel?”
The both laughed and Hughes said, “No I’m just a regular old soldier. But I can solve a case no problem.”
I nodded stood up straight and looked at Mr. Hughes.
“Alright Mr. Major Maes Hughes! My sister and I will accompany you to your house.”
“Well aren’t you the little soldier already! All formal and all! Then let’s get going.
The nurses brought in 2 small suitcases with a couple pairs of outfits. Mustang had an under rank take the bags to the car waiting for us outside. Finn and I gave all the nurses hugs and goodbyes. Mustang stood off to the side, watching. I ran over to him and gave him a huge hug.
“Thank you Colonel Mustang! For everything!”
“Your welcome Kid. Now when I see you again, I expect you to be ready to become a State Alchemist! Alright?”
I laughed and nodded. Hughes walked us out to the car and I held his hand while he carried Finn in his other arm, who undoubtedly fell asleep beforehand. We drove to the Hughes’ little house and Hughes brought in our bags. Finn woke up and ran into the house, with full excitement. As we dashed through the door, we ran into someone and fell onto our butts.
“Oh my! I’m so sorry!”
A lady helped us up and gave us a huge smile.
“Hello! I’m Gracia Hughes. My husband told me we were going to having a couple girls staying with us, but I didn’t realize how young you two were. What are your names?”
I stood up straight and Finn stood next to me.
“I’m Avery Kinsle! And this is my little sister Finn!”
“It’s very nice nice to meet the both of you! Come this way, I’ll show you where you’ll be staying.”
We followed Mrs. Hughes into a room off the left hallway. There a giant bunk bed in the room, two desks, one bigger than the other, and a closet filled with a couple outfits.
“WOW!” We both exclaimed.
“Is this all for us?” Asked Finn.
Mrs Hughes nodded as Mr. Hughes brought in the bags. He walked over and picked me up onto his shoulder. I just laughed. He placed my on the top bunk and told me that this one was mine, and the bottom was for Finn. They both had a little railing on the outside of the bed, so we wouldn’t roll off in the middle of night. The beds had light blue sheets, and a dark green comforter with the same creature that was on the watch from last night and on my shirt. I looked down at Mr Hughes and asked him what the creature was, and why it was on everything.
“Well that symbolizes the two headed dragon from an old fable that Amestris was based upon. Its just the symbol of the country, mainly the military. So It’s incorporated into a lot of things.”
I smiled and laughed down on the bed. It was so much more comfy than the hospital beds.
“Thank you so much Mr. and Mrs. Hughes!” We both yelled. They just smiled.
Mr. Hughes left for awhile, as Mrs. Hughes helped us unpack and settle in. Then she left and ran the tub for us to take a bath, since we hadn’t had one in awhile. She left us together in there and went to make dinner. While we were in the tub, I scrubbed my little sister from head to toe, rinsed her off and pulled her out into a big soft towel. She sat on the toilet while I scrubbed myself And rinsed. I stepped out and grabbed another towel. We went back to our room where Mrs. Hughes pulled out two pairs of Pjs. When we were all dressed, we layed on our beds till dinner was done. Finn fell asleep again, but I layed awake, thinking to myself. I was the oldest now and I was responsible for for what happened to us. I decided that we would stay with the Hughes(es) till we were no longer welcome, or till we were wold enough to sustain ourselves on our own. Finn was all I had left, and I made a vow that night...that I would do anything to protect her, just as Hunter did before he died.
Here is part 3! I hope you enjoy!
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onewiththesoul's avatar
pretty good! Cant wait for the next!