Edward quotes from Fullmetal Alchemist

Izumi

Are you okay?

Edward

He was... crying. While I can't even squeeze out a single tear, that poor kid's crying like a baby, like he... he was crying 'cause I couldn't.

This world is tragically violent. Throughout the course of this war millions of people have been killed with the use of highly toxic gases, but the single most terrifying instrument of death is yet to come. You saw it in the gate, didn't you? [Edward remembers an image of the atomic bomb cloud above Nagasaki.] The lives of those that have died and will die in this world become the energy for the alchemy used in ours.

Edward

The energy? That doesn't make sense...What about the-

-law of Equivalent Exchange? There's something you don't understand. It takes more than equal mass to restore a broken radio. The energy used to put it back together must come from somewhere, too. And energy cannot be created or destroyed; only redirected.

Edward

So that's the secret? The lives of the people who die here cross the Gate and become energy we need for transmutations? Is that what you're telling me?

Inside all of us there lies a smaller version of the Gate you passed through. Alchemists have the ability to open their Gates, crossing worlds and feeding off the tragedies of this one. It happens every time you draw a circle or clap hands.

Edward

You sound just like that head case Dante! All the same crap about there being no Equivalent Exchange!

I wasn't aware you knew about her.

Edward

I know everything! I know the two of you were lovers because I read the letter. I know you've been keeping yourselves alive jumping from one body to another. But what I don't understand is if you and that evil bitch were so perfect together, why did you feel the need to marry my mother?! Did you get some sick satisfaction out of pretending to be a normal human?!

I loved your mother. With all of my being, I had never loved until her. You have to believe that.

Edward

Then why?! Why did you leave us?!

[Pulls up his sleeve to reveal decaying flesh.] I just couldn't let you see me like this. The thought of it was too much for me to bear.

Edward

Al?

Envy

What's going on? Where am I you worm?

Edward

The gate.

Envy

So whats on the other side of it?

Edward

I don't know. For me it was a place called London, if I remember right. That's what my old man said.

Envy

Old man? You mean Hoenheim of light?!

Edward

Yes.

Envy

You're telling me he is still alive?!

Edward

I wouldn't do that. There is no telling where it will lead for you.

Envy

Like hell there isn't. I'll tell it exactly where to take me.

Envy

[opens the doors of the Gate] I've come to kill him! Take me to Hohenheim of Light! [pulled into Gate, black babies attach themselves to Envy] Stop messing with me! You'll do as I tell you! [transforms into Edward] You're taking me to see Hohenheim! To that bastard! [transforms into his original human form] TO MY FATHER! [transforms into a winged dragon and flies through the Gate]

Edward

Al.

Rose

Edward, can you hear me?

Edward

Yea, but what am I crying for? Al.

Rose

He use alchemy to bring you back after you died.

Edward

The Philosopher's Stone. He used it to fix my soul and pull my body from the gate. But then what happened to him? Don't tell me... Don't tell me he's gone, Rose. [gets up; frantic] Al! AL! AL!

Edward

You should get moving. I hate to ask this, but could you take him too?

Rose

What about you?

Edward

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.

Rose

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?

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.

Planning a trip Edward?

Edward

Look.

A Liquid Fuel Rocket... by Robert Hutchins Goddard.

Edward

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?

Edward

Nah, it is Hermann Oberth. He has been a student here in Munich. I'm going to go see him.

You mind telling me why?

Edward

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?

Edward

No one believes him.

If you can't go by alchemy, you go by machines, is that the plan son?

Edward

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.

Edward

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.

Edward

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?

Edward

It’s just like what happened to us, when we tried to bring Mom back…

Alphonse

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.

Edward

He didn’t respect equivalent exchange… And that’s why we need the stone to get your body back…

Alphonse

Your arm and leg too, brother.

Edward

Let's go.

Alphonse

Eh?

Edward

This whole castle's about to explode.

Alphonse

Why?!

Edward

'Cause I don't like it. I made some adjustments to the steam tanks. [Smirk]

Alphonse

WHY DO YOU HAVE TO BE SO EXCESSIVE?! YOU SHOULD'VE TOLD ME!

Edward

There's no point arguing now! Come on, let's go!

Alphonse

Go where?! We're floating on water, and if I get wet, I could wash off my Blood Seal!

Edward

THEN STOP WHINING AND HELP ME THINK!

Edward

We're sinking! We're sinking! We're sinking! We're sinking!

Alphonse

I know, I know, I'm trying!

Edward

Faster Al! AAAHHH! Give me your head! [Grabs Al's helmet and scoops the water out]

Alphonse

HEY! BROTHER, STOP! GIVE THAT BACK! [Reaches for it]

Edward

OH, STOP COMPLAINING, WOULD YA?! I GOTTA GET THE WATER OUT!

Alphonse

Well then, transmute something! You don't have to use my head!

Ha-ha! Ha-ha!

Edward

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!

Edward

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.

Edward

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.

Alphonse

(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.

Is the young and promising State Alchemist afraid?

Alphonse

Eh? (Huskaskin traps him)

You give such lofty speeches, but your real reasons are clear! The state only gives you authority because of your alchemic power!

Edward

Authority…?

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)

Edward

Huskaskin, you made two big mistakes! (Huskaskin gasps)

Alphonse

Brother! What took you so long?! He put holes in me!

Edward

Sorry, I got held up…

Tell me who you are!

Edward

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…

GAHH! (Sends drills to the kid)

Alphonse

Brother! (The kid’s air helmet brakes)

(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)

Edward

And mistake number two… That young and promising State Alchemist you were looking for… Is me!

A mechanical arm! Auto-mail… So that’s what it means… (Edward breaks the drill) The Fullmetal Alchemist!

Edward

Well how 'bout this? Confess your love to her, instead of bothering us! Save you some time!

Ah!

Edward

Trust me! She'll be good for ya!

Have you ever heard of respecting your elders, Ed?!

Envy

I've been waiting for you, Edward Elric!

Edward

Is that really you, Envy?!

Envy

Take me to Hohenheim! TO OUR FATHER!

Alphonse

Brother? BROTHER! Oh, Brother I’m so glad to see you! It’s been so long! Are you okay?!

Edward

I can’t breath!

Alphonse

But you've changed… You're taller now…

Edward

Al… [smacks his helmet off] WHAT, YOU THOUGHT I'D STILL BE A RUNT WHEN I'M EIGHTEEN YEARS OLD?!

That suit's empty!

But how is that possible?

I don't know it’s could be some form of some sort of Alchemy perhaps…

Don’t you see?! It’s possessed by a demon! FIRE!

Alphonse

They don’t seem too happy! You haven't changed brother… You're still causing trouble…

Edward

Save the lecture, let's get out of here!

Alphonse

Right!

Alphonse

Now what?!

Edward

Just go!

Alphonse

Which way?!

Edward

ANYWHERE!

Alphonse

I don’t know where I’m going!

Edward

It's better then getting shot!

Alphonse

I’ve dreamed of this place, it’s pretty. Are we really in the Gate?

Edward

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?

Alphonse

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.

Edward

You don’t remember? What?

Alphonse

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.

Edward

And now…?

Alphonse

I wonder how they opened that portal; will they do it again-?

Edward

Al..?

Alphonse

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…

Edward

Al, don’t go yet! It’s too soon!

Alphonse

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.

Edward

Smart remarks already? Nice patch by the way, though it should have covered your mouth, too.

Alphonse

Sorry, sir, just ignore him.

Now I see why they call you "Fullmetal"! It's because of that armor!

Alphonse

Um... I'm not the Fullmetal Alchemist. He is.

What, that little shorty?

Edward

WHO ARE YOU CALLING A BEAN-SPROUT MIDGET?!