Hold on a damn second! What are you saying, Al...? That's just not possible.
AlphonseYeah, that's what I thought, until I got kidnapped by a Homunculus... He called himself Greed... One thing he told me is that nothing is impossible. I know for a fact that they have amazing healing powers. I watched Greed get the top half of his head knocked off... but he was perfectly fine a minute later. They're real alright... but I understand if you don't believe me.
After what I just saw... I have to believe you.
Hold on... I rendered fat boy down to a bubbling puddle back there... Are you telling me he's still alive?
Alphonse
Probably.
Wonderful... It's just a never ending parade of freaks lately, huh?
I was wondering when you were gonna show up, Lusty.
Number 66... Care to explain why you're helping the Colonel?
I thought it'd be fun to switch things up... Besides... I've wanted to chop you up since I met you.
You're such a handful, 66... And I'm sad to see you here, armor boy... You just had to tag along. Talk about a setback... It's bad enough to lose one... But now you're forcing me to kill a second candidate.
Alphonse
[confused] Candidate? A second one?
Yeah... You and Mr. Gallantry.
That's enough of the casual chit chat, Lust! All I wanna hear from you is screaming!
I do hate over-confident men.
[Lust proceeds to cut up Barry's armor suit without so much as breaking a sweat.]
Now then... Where were we? I think I was about to send the Lieutenant to join her superior.
Wait a minute... So when you said you'd already had to kill someone... It can't be... You didn't...!
[Lust grins sadistically, as if confirming Riza's fears.]
[She shoots Lust repeatedly, but the bullets have no cumulative effect. Riza breaks down in defeated tears.]
Such a sad and weak creature... Another typical human.
Alphonse
Stand up, Lieutenant... You need to get out of here.
Do you want me to kill you first? Oh, my... It appears you've opened the portal. Such a shame... You are a perfect candidate.
Listen, Alphonse... Leave me and save yourself.
Alphonse
No!
Alphonse
I won't!
Alphonse
I won't leave you! I'm sick of watching people die! And I can't just sit back and take it anymore! I won't let anyone else get killed! Not when I can protect them!
Well spoken! I couldn’t agree more!
Well.. Uh, Winry... Do, um... Uh... Do you remember when Al and I got in a fight when we were kids about... who'd marry you?
Alphonse
Huh? The fight we were talking about on the roof?
Yeah, that one. Al told me you turned him down.
Mm-hmm. Turned you both down.
Whatever, so the question's for both of you then... What was your reasoning?
Alphonse
She said...
AWAlphonse and Winry
[together] "I just don't like men who are shorter than me."
[shrieks loudly] YOU CAN'T JUDGE A MAN FOR SOMETHING HE CAN'T HELP! [breaks down crying]
Alphonse
What if I’ve started to rot?
Alphonse
I doubt my body’s getting any nutrients, or any sleep either. So even if we get it back from over there…! [with face covered] Brother…! Winry!
EWEdward and Winry
AHHHHHH!
Now, this is just a hypothesis, but I was thinking about the transmutation we did, and trying to retrace our process. Remember how we mixed our blood, to create a blueprint for mom’s soul?
Alphonse
Yeah…
Well, right after that we passed through the portal, where we were both deconstructed. It’s a slim chance, but I think possible, our spirits got tangled up in the process.
Alphonse
What are you saying…?
I’m trying to explain that our bodies may be connected some how, even though I’m here, and your body is over there. See? That might actually explain why I’m so s-… Sho-… Short!
Alphonse
He’s starting to face reality!
So, you think you’ve been supplying all the nutrients for Al’s body too? That seems a little far fetched.
Well, what’s your explanation?
You don’t grow because you refuse to drink your milk.
Don’t start with that again…
Alphonse
It seems like brother is always sleeping. I wonder if his body could be resting for mine as well.
-Till you start drinking it. You have to!
It’s not going to happen! No!
Alphonse
I hope so at least.
Alphonse
So you're saying that Scar killed Winry's parents?
I don't know for certain but that's the way it looks.
Alphonse
Poor Winry... Brother...! You weren't planning on telling her, were you?
Of course not, Al. I couldn't stand to be the one to make her cry again.
Alphonse
Neither could I.
WILL YOU GUYS SHUT UP?! D'ya know how early I have to wake up tomorrow?!
Oh! Right, I forgot! You're catching the early train to Rush Val- [has a mental image of Scar destroying his arm] Uhh. Y'know what? You should cancel that. Why don't you stick around and relax?
I mean it's just that... Y'know... Well... There's... always the chance my arm could get broken... [small voice] or even... destroyed...
ARE YOU PLANNING ON DESTROYING IT?! [Holds a bloody wrench after using it response to Ed's reason]
Alphonse
I've got your soul, brother! [Al grasps Ed's soul as he lies bleeding on the floor.]
I can't believe you. Just promise you won't do anything too dangerous.
Scar! You're so self righteous but do you remember two Amestrian doctors named Rockbell?
Alphonse
Wait, Ed! Don't!
THOSE DOCTORS SAVED YOUR LIFE! and you killed them!
Alphonse
BROTHER!
[Ed realizes too late that Winry is in earshot and has heard everything]
What? What do you mean Ed? This man... he's the one... who killed my parents? And what's worse... they helped save you... and you killed them..? You killed... my parents? What did they ever do to you? They were doctors... they didn't deserve to die. Give them back! GIVE ME BACK MY MOM AND DAD, YOU MONSTER!
This is the doctors' daughter? You have the right, shooting me would be justified. Just know, the moment you pull that trigger, there's no going back, you will be my enemy!
Alphonse
SCAR!
IF YOU THINK I'LL LET YOU HURT ONE HAIR ON HER HEAD-!
You'll kill me?? That would be fine with me, boy. Until one of us dies, this chain of hatred will continue. BUT REMEMBER THIS! IT WAS THE AMESTRIANS WHO FIRST PULLED THE TRIGGER IN THE WAR! IT WAS YOUR PEOPLE!
There's nothing inside that armor. You're hollow aren't you? Alchemy trapped you in that metal prison and yet you still have faith in it?
Alphonse
True, there are plenty of things about this body that are inconvenient... but it's nothing I can't live with... I don't need anyone's pity... least of all from you. My brother used alchemy to save my life... To regret the form I have now would mean not only rejecting alchemy but also turning my back on him... I believe in my brother, and I believe in alchemy. I will not lose faith... I want to believe!
[Roy shoots fire at Gluttony who swallows it]
Alphonse
Uh-oh.
[Gluttony attacks the trio as they run away]
THINK YOU CAN DO BETTER!?! BE MY GUEST!
Alphonse
OR WE CAN JUST LEAVE YOU BEHIND COLONEL, YOU'RE THE ONE HE REALLY WANTS!
Alphonse
I didn't know there were tunnels like this under Central. What's with all that?
Huh...? Oh... The gatekeepers did all that.
Alphonse
The gatekeepers?
They won't rip you up as long as you're with me.
Alphonse
Just pretend they aren't there. Do we have much further?
Not too far... It's just ahead now.
Alphonse
Does he know what happens to the people you swallow?
I'm sure he does. Father knows everything!
Alphonse
Brother.. I know you're still alive...Just hang on.
They're known as Chimeras. There's no end to them.
It's stronger here. The feeling... There's something evil beneath us.
No, it's worse. It that.. people?
[Cut to Father]
The gatekeepers seem to have grown restless. Someone's come to find me.
Hohen… The name you said! By any chance do you mean Van Hohenheim? And how is it the two of you are acquainted with him?
Alphonse
Well… He’s our father.
… He’s your father?! I had no idea he had children! Haha! … If you are indeed his progeny, then why is it your family name is Elric?
Elric is our mother’s last name!
Oh is that so, so where is he been spending his time?
Who cares! Just forget him! Who the hell are you? And why do you look exactly like him?!
I know that he can’t be dead…
Alphonse
Brother! This guy’s the one who-
It would appear that you’re injured. And you’re missing your left hand, aren’t you? There and how’s that for you? Your arm is broken...
Uh! It’s not broken anymore. Uh! Hey…! Owww!
Few broken ribs as well. I consider the two of you to be vital resources you must both remain alive and healthy.
This isn’t right Al. He preformed a transmutation without any movement at all.
Alphonse
And he didn’t even thin out my armor.
There isn’t any equivalent exchange!
Alphonse
Brother, is Winry there!?
Ed?! What, did you break your Automail again?
NO! I'm calling. Uh, er, well... to see whether you got there safely or not. Like you haven't seen any strange people or anything, right?
...Ed, You're creeping me out.
WHAT'S THAT'S SUPPOSE TO MEAN!?
Well, you hardly ever call me, so this is rather odd! As if someone as tactless as yourself could actually worry about others! This weird, like a snow storm in the summer.
Thanks, though. I'm happy... that you called.
[He hangs up]
You know, it's must really like her to let your desperate fears to be used like that!
No, I already told you, Greed.
You pal wanted me to give you this.
Yeah. Can't read it. He said to give it to a girl.
How do I know you won't follow us and murder her?
It's not my thing to fight women. Plus, I never lie. But hey, it's your call.
[Greed walks off]
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