Sorry about the wait. I don't own Scar (I would give my right arm to have him but that's a different story.)
Ch.13
Maria was led down a dark, damp hallway. Voices echoed around her as she neared the end of the hall, a cell door swung open and she was roughly shoved in. Bracing herself for impact she expected to be met with the cold stone floor, not warm human hands.
"It's alright my child, you are among kin."
As her eyes adjusted to the darkness she found herself in a prison cell occupied with a dozen Ishbalians. Minuets after she arrived the still unconscious Rick and Leo were tossed in.
"Rick! Leo!"
She rushed forward and checked to make sure they were breathing. With the help of the others she laid them down on blankets then she sat next to them.
"Are you hungry dear?"
An elderly woman held out a bowl of soup. After Maria took it the woman sat next to her.
"Eat up, the child needs nourishment."
The woman nodded towards Maria's belly.
"How many months do you have left?"
Maria placed a hand on her stomach.
"Not many, about two maybe."
Maria finished off the bowl then rested her head against the wall. Her mind traveled back to Scar and the fear of never seeing him again grew.
"Is the father aware of you being here?"
"No, I don't think so. He left before I told him."
The woman spotted the ring on Maria's finger.
"That ring, it looks familiar, where did you get it?"
Maria held up the ring.
"He gave it to me before he left."
"the scared man's the father, isn't he?"
Maria nodded.
"I new his mother and that was her wedding ring."
Maria heard Rick let out a moan as he came to. She ran her fingers through his hair. The woman stood with a smile and before leaving she spoke again.
"Don't worry, he'll come for you."
Maria thought about what she said as she fell asleep.
Scar stopped running just outside of town. The tracks had led him to Central and now he was silently making his way towards the military prisons. With the sun still hours from setting he decided to wait till nightfall, he hid in an abandoned building to regain his strength. As the sun set he left the building and walked down every back alley he could think of that would lead him to the prisons. After reaching the large gray building Scar climbed into an open window then worked his way through the maze-like hallways. He heard a couple of people coming his way and ducked into a shadow.
"So what's with the three new prisoners, two kids and a woman?"
"Don't know Klarky, but the higher ups have something planed. I heard…"
The rest of their conversation was lost as the walked out of earshot. Scar emerged form the shadows and continued his journey. He knocked out a guard then stole his keys outside the actual prison area. He walked quickly down the hall searching the cells till he reached the last one. Looking into the cell he searched all the faces till he spotted Leo's head. Next to him was Rick and he could tell the other figure was Maria by the long braid of hair even though her back was to him.
Scar gently unlocked the door and silently crept in. He awoke Rick and Leo first telling them to wake the others. He gently woke Maria up and when she rolled over was shocked to see her enlarged stomach.
"You're, I'm gonna be a, I'm gonna be a dad!"
His face lit up with excitement and joy as he helped Maria to her feet.
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"I didn't want you to worry."
Scar engulfed Maria in a hug and swung her around. He realized the others were staring at him and set Maria down at once.
"Ok, here's the plan. Everyone follow me, once out of the prison head for the sewers. Ready?"
Every one nodded yes and as quietly as they could they filed out of the cell. As they walked down the corridor they opened the other cells and told the others of the plan. Amazingly they made it to the open window just as the alarm was sounded. Scar slammed his hand against the wall creating a large whole for the people to climb through.
"GO QUICKLY!"
He could hear the guards running towards them and in order to provide the others a little more time placed his hand against the wall, a red line shot up the wall and across the roof causing the ceiling to collapse. Scar followed the last man out of the building, then he led the group away from the building.
The group split up everyone knowing where to go and how to get there. Scar led Maria and the boys down an alley he helped the boy's up a fire escape then pulled up Maria. Using planks to walk from roof to roof they reached a building near the entrance of the sewers. As they waited others joined them from other rooftops and some waited down below hidden in the alleys.
Scar whistled twice and a group emerged from the alley directly below. Using the same whistle codes as they used during the war, Scar managed to get everyone in the sewers. Just as Maria and the boys entered the tunnel a grenade exploded near Scar sending him flying.
"Scar!"
Maria struggled against a group of people in an attempt to get to Scar's motionless body lying at the top of the stairs.
"No, you mustn't go."
They managed to pull her away from the tunnel opening and down the maze of tunnels they all new would lead them to safety.
Scar pushed himself up and popped his shoulder back into place. Standing in front of him was about two dozen military personal.
"WE HAVE YOU SURROUNDED! KEEP YOUR HANDS WHERE WE CAN SEE THEM!"
Spot lights came on and the night was as bright as day. Scar looked towards the tunnel to see it empty. Thinking about his options Scar ran down the stairs and slammed his hand against the tunnel opening causing it to cave in and stopping any chance of the military following his people.
As bullets rained down Scar climbed the rubble and jumped into the water. A few bullets caught him while he descended and the water around him turned dark red. With the last of his energy Scar swam as fast as he could till he was far enough from the city to be followed. His body went numb and he floated to the side of the river.
Months had passed since that fateful night. Scar hadn't been seen since and the not knowing what happened to him nearly broke Maria's heart. Maria and the boys lived in an Ishbalian camp hidden deep in the desert. Maria sat on a rocking chair with a small bundle in the basket next to her. The child was bourn two months earlier. Maria named her Zabrina, meaning desert flower. Maria hummed softly as her daughter fell asleep. Looking out across the small village she saw a figure coming towards her Rick and Leo came out of the house and stood behind her. The figure stopped in front of her cottage and she realized it was a man with his face hidden in a cloak.
"Can I help you?"
The man pulled back his hood to a tired looking Scar.
"SCAR!"
She stood and rushed to his side. She wrapped her arms around Scar's neck and kissed him. Scar held her tightly, as if letting her go would mean the death of him.
"I'm sorry it took so long, it took time to heal..."
She cut him off with a kiss. She went to the basket and gently pulled out the baby.
"Is this… what's its name?"
"I named her Zabrina."
"She's beautiful."
Zabrina opened her eyes and blew a bubble. She giggled when it popped then focused her attention on Scar. He held out his finger and she took hold of it tightly.
"She has your eyes."
Scar kissed Maria again.
"Do you want to hold her?"
"I, uh, are you sure?"
Maria led him to the rocking chair and had him sit down, she placed Zabrina in his arms then watched as Scar stared at the girl.
"I'm never going to leave you again."
Scar stood up and walked over to Maria. She took Zabrina into her arms and watched as Scar went over to Rick and Leo.
"We took good care of her, just like you said!"
Scar kneeled down to be eye level with the two.
"I'm very proud of you, both of you."
He pulled two small packages out of his pocket and handed them to the boys. When they opened them up they found sunglasses.
"Do I get anything?"
Maria asked jokingly as she sat back down in the rocking chair with their daughter. Scar went to her and kneeled in front of her.
"You have my love, my respect and my word that I will never leave your side."
Maria ran her hand through his hair and leaned down to meet his lips.
In the years that followed there were more children and more happiness. The Ishbalians were given their county back after the Fuhrer was overthrown and some Alchemist by the name of Mustang took over. Scar and Maria helped to rebuild the city and that is where they lived out their lives.
When their children bring their grandchildren to the cemetery to pay respect for their ancestors they proudly read the inscription on Scar's grave aloud.
Scar
Fought during the war, and afterwards.
Brought justice to Ishbala and revenge for his people.
He was a devoted Husband and a beloved father.
And it is said he was healed by the touch of an Ishbalian.
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