You should get moving. I hate to ask this, but could you take him too?
I'll destroy this place down to the last plank, so no one gets the idea of creating a Philosopher's Stone this way again.
Very well. I'm sure that no matter what happens, you will find a way out. You have strong legs, you will get up and use them, won't you Edward?
If what my dad said about the gate is true, Al's old mind and body should still be there, and now his soul is there too. Maybe life has no equal trade. Maybe you can give up all you've got, and get nothing back. But still, even if I can't prove it's true, I still have to try, for your sake, Al.
The plan was perfect. You did your part, but I should have gotten there sooner to protect you.
Nothing's perfect, the world's not perfect, but it's there for us, trying the best it can. That's what makes it so damn beautiful. [playing with Hawkeye's hair]
[shoves apple in his mouth] Shut up and eat.
A Liquid Fuel Rocket... by Robert Hutchins Goddard.
He's an American. But there's another guy studying the same thing in Transylvania right now.
Wouldn't happen to be named Dracula, would he?
Nah, it is Hermann Oberth. He has been a student here in Munich. I'm going to go see him.
He thinks he can get to outer space in a rocket. No one knows what is up there and beyond. Maybe it is like the gate. A portal between different worlds.
Haven't you studied Einstein's theories?
If you can't go by alchemy, you go by machines, is that the plan son?
I know my alchemy did something. I saw Al put back together at the gate. I thought it was for me. Then I woke up here, and until I understand why I have to keep working.
You knew the only way to keep your body and mind is to cometo this side. So you did it without thinking. Subconsciously, as Freud would say.
Still. When Al returned to me, I lost again. I should have found a better method.
But nothing's ever perfect, haven't you realized that yet? Earth turns on a tilted axis, just doing the best it can.
It's wrong. I thought I made an equal exchange--my body, mind, and soul for his. Yet here I am, still alive. So does that mean Dante was right, except to the opposite extreme, and I got something for nothing? Or does that mean that in reality Al wasn't...
You boys had a long journey together. All the people you helped along the way, all the hardships, the pain of loosing friends you loved, the determination, sweat, and blood, don't you think that may have been the price you paid?
It’s just like what happened to us, when we tried to bring Mom back…
You mean almost like us. You kept my soul here, attaching it to this armor, by trading your arm. While for his attempt, he lost it all.
He didn’t respect equivalent exchange… And that’s why we need the stone to get your body back…
Your arm and leg too, brother.
This whole castle's about to explode.
'Cause I don't like it. I made some adjustments to the steam tanks. [Smirk]
WHY DO YOU HAVE TO BE SO EXCESSIVE?! YOU SHOULD'VE TOLD ME!
There's no point arguing now! Come on, let's go!
Go where?! We're floating on water, and if I get wet, I could wash off my Blood Seal!
THEN STOP WHINING AND HELP ME THINK!
[The castle suddenly explodes. Cut to Ed and Al floating on a piece of metal.]
We're sinking! We're sinking! We're sinking! We're sinking!
I know, I know, I'm trying!
Faster Al! AAAHHH! Give me your head! [Grabs Al's helmet and scoops the water out]
HEY! BROTHER, STOP! GIVE THAT BACK! [Reaches for it]
OH, STOP COMPLAINING, WOULD YA?! I GOTTA GET THE WATER OUT!
Well then, transmute something! You don't have to use my head!
[Cuts to Germany]
And with that the story of the Champion of the People Alchemist spread from a few little mining regions to every corner of the… (Alfons starts to cough) Continent… The end…
You know, you should become a novelist, with the stories you tell!
You saying you don't believe me?
Oh, come on Ed! A place where alchemy kept evolving and was more important than the steam engine? Newton's Law eclipse alchemy, ushering in the modern age. That's a historical fact.
Yeah, in THIS world, you mean. I'm telling you- WHOAAAAA! [Loses control of car, crashing into a tree] HEY! HEY, STOP! (Alfons coughs again) You okay, Alfons?
It’s just a little cold, that’s all.
(After hearing about Huskaskin’s Uranium bomb) No. You’ve claimed it has ultimate potential. But all you’ve made is another weapon for war. That’s the last thing our country needs. Sorry… But I won’t introduce it.
HHuskaskin
Is the young and promising State Alchemist afraid?
Eh? (Huskaskin traps him)
HHuskaskin
You give such lofty speeches, but your real reasons are clear! The state only gives you authority because of your alchemic power!
[Cuts to above where Alphonse and Huskaskin are]
[Cuts back to Alphonse and Huskaskin]
HHuskaskin
You’re scared a weapon like this will render you obsolete in war, and without that leverage the alchemist stranglehold on this state will vanish. Now let’s see what the alchemist of the people really looks like! (Sends screws at Alphonse, and takes away the restraint and lets the armor drop) … Aha! Are you so fragile!? A hack in a cheap suit of armor! (Looks and sees the armor is empty) Impossible! It’s empty! It can’t just move on its own! It’s unexplainable! But everything can be explained…! (Hand clap is heard)
Huskaskin, you made two big mistakes! (Huskaskin gasps)
Brother! What took you so long?! He put holes in me!
HHuskaskin
Tell me who you are!
Mistake number one. You thought we cared about your invention. We only came because you wouldn’t shut up about it, and on the off chance it could help us on our own search…
HHuskaskin
GAHH! (Sends drills to the kid)
Brother! (The kid’s air helmet brakes)
HHuskaskin
(Smirks as the drill is on the kid’s shoulder) You’ll take me to Central if you value your life! (The kid grabs the drill with his gloved hand)
And mistake number two… That young and promising State Alchemist you were looking for… Is me!
HHuskaskin
A mechanical arm! Auto-mail… So that’s what it means… (Edward breaks the drill) The Fullmetal Alchemist!
I've been waiting for you, Edward Elric!
[The serpent form of Envy comes out of the shadows and begins to attack Edward]
Is that really you, Envy?!
Take me to Hohenheim! TO OUR FATHER!
Brother? BROTHER! Oh, Brother I’m so glad to see you! It’s been so long! Are you okay?!
But you've changed… You're taller now…
Al… [smacks his helmet off] WHAT, YOU THOUGHT I'D STILL BE A RUNT WHEN I'M EIGHTEEN YEARS OLD?!
EEckert
But how is that possible?
MMan
I don't know it’s could be some form of some sort of Alchemy perhaps…
M2Man 2
Don’t you see?! It’s possessed by a demon! FIRE!
They don’t seem too happy! You haven't changed brother… You're still causing trouble…
Save the lecture, let's get out of here!
I don’t know where I’m going!
It's better then getting shot!
I’ve dreamed of this place, it’s pretty. Are we really in the Gate?
No, we’re on the other side of it, but forget that, I want to hear about your life, Al. That is really you right? How’d you get stuck in that armor again?
Again? What do you mean? Oh right. You attached my soul to armor just like this, didn’t you, while my body was lost in the gate? Sorry, brother, I don’t remember any of that.
You don’t remember? What?
The last time I saw you was when we tried to bring Mom back, and then I woke up, and I was in Central, and a girl named Rose was taking me home, but I knew you were alive out there, somewhere, and one day, we’d be together again.
I wonder how they opened that portal; will they do it again-?
Brother, the transmutation I used to transfer my soul, it doesn’t last for long, and it looks like I’ve run out of time…
Al, don’t go yet! It’s too soon!
It’s okay, I think I know how to bring you back now. The portal they used, I’ll try to open it from my side…
Way to bring your trouble home with you, Fullmetal, really nice.
Smart remarks already? Nice patch by the way, though it should have covered your mouth, too.
Sorry, sir, just ignore him.
