A New Time and Age

[Scar]

The wind was blowing into Scar's back as he walked through the sand. He was heading East towards the new established Ishval that he and Miles had been working together to restore. Of course the process was slow and enduring but the first order was to re unite to the country's people together. Edward had told Scar that some of his people resided in the ruins of Xerxes, a refugee of such for them. They had no reason to hide anymore and now all of them followed Scar back towards their homeland that was in the mist of being rebuilt with Mustang's help.

Finally they arrived and were welcomed by the rest of the former refugee Ishvalians that were in the central city of Ishval. Most of them working on putting the buildings together to have homes to stay in and the elder woman approached the side of Scar. "This is simply beautiful, I never thought I'd see the day my son.." She said tears coming from the one eye that remained. It was a beautiful day now that at least 100 more Ishvalians joined their numbers. "It is the start of our reconstruction into the world. It'll be slow and long but we will endure." Scar said becoming much more hopeful.

Helping the refugees settle into temporary homes until all of the buildings are built. Scar gave them all a smile before turning his back, his long ponytail swinging around as he walked out of the door. Now was the time for Ishvalians to come and rejoice for their country was being restored. After years of pain and agony it was time for them to be happy once more.

[Mei Chang]

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Frankly, Mei didn’t care that this wasn’t a sanctioned trip at all. They wouldn’t let her go to Amestris? Fine, whatever. She’d just find another friend to visit, and frankly, it seemed like it was going to be a fabulous idea. After all, now she got to see Mr. Scar! It had been far too long since she had gotten to see any of her friends from other countries, and though she had seen Scar the latest out of all of them, it was still pretty much like a year ago, and she hadn’t even been exchanging letters with him, like how she did with Alphonse!

…Though, Mr. Scar didn’t seem like the type to write letters, anyway…

Either way, she was massively excited to see him, and it would be so much fun! Practically bouncing up to the entrance to the city, as not-finished as it looked, the Xingese girl bounded into it, ignoring the surprised and some suspicious glances given her way. Hm, now where was he…? Perhaps she should’ve called or written or sent a messenger to let the man who saved her know that she was coming, but that would’ve ruined the surprise, plus to might’ve given the Elders warning. She wasn’t supposed to be here, after all.

About to ask one of the people working on buildings (ooh, maybe she should help Mr. Scar via her alkahestry?) if they knew where she was, Xiao Mei spotted the man stepping out of one of the buildings, tugging on the princess’s braid so that she looked up, wide smile crossing her face. “Mr. Scar!” she yelled, delighted, racing forward. Hah, she had found him! This was going to be so much fun and great!

“Mr. Scar!” As she approached, Mei threw her arms around him in a hug, Xiao Mei happily (sort of) doing the same from her shoulder. “Surprise! I came to visit you!” Finally, she got to see one of her friends again! And maybe help out with rebuilding! (The latter wasn’t something to get as excited about, but she liked helping people and she’d be helping Mr. Scar’s people, so it would be pretty awesome.)

Though hopefully Mr. Scar was okay with surprises.