A character in Fullmetal Alchemist
Played by Rie Kugimiya
Fullmetal Alchemist · 336 quotes
2nd most-quoted character in Fullmetal Alchemist: in 87 of its 336 quotes
Most scenes with: Edward (63), Winry (9), Roy (6)
AlphonseIt's always like this! Why do you have to be so stubborn?
I am not being stubborn!
AlphonseYes you are. If you weren't we wouldn't even be in this situation. We could ask dad for help.
Are you crazy? I'll never ask that bastard for anything!
AlphonseAnd that's exactly what makes you stubborn!
It's worse than I imagined.
AlphonseThese is really nothing left at all.
Scar wouldn't be here, we are back to square one.
What exactly are you looking for anyway.
AlphonseThe Philosopher's Stone. Someone told us it was created here a long time ago, before Ishbal was destroyed.
That's impossible. If the Ishbalans were capable of something like that, they would have put up some kind of resistance.
Resistance? What do you mean? There was armed tension between the military and Ishbal for years before the war broke out. and when it did, it was because of an Ishbalan revolt, in reaction to a soldier accidentally shooting a child.
So that's the way they told it? I always wondered what they would say. But I never got to know; I was locked up in Lab. 5 for 14 years.
AlphonseBut that was when the tension first started, you would've just been a kid.
I may look young because of the experiments, but I'm actually old enough to be your mom.
That old? I mean wow.
We were special op soldiers who don't officially exist. They didn't brief us on our assignment until moments before we had to move out. That's the way it always was. [flashback to what actually started the war] We were ordered to infiltrate Ishbal and cause disruptive activities on a large scale. We wer told that they were planning an attack on Central, and we had to prevent it, covertly. And anyone who say us, could not be left alive.
But why would the military start a war without provocation? And how come no one stepped up to tell our people what really happened.
No one ever knew about it.
You did.
Well let me finish my story.
AlphonseNo not again. Ew, weird.
I think I'm missing your point.
Wait. It is a visual. Right after the war in Ishbal started, we were all taken into custody without explanation. It wasn't smart to resist. Those of us that lived became the rats of Lab. 5.
AlphonseThey turned you into cameras.
They preferred to further their research and silence us at the same time. But why?
AlphonseThey didn't want the real reason for the war to get out. It is part of some greater truth.
But what the hell for? How could they profit from Ishbal?
AlphonseSomeone is here
Yea, our next lead. Stop!
Alright. Fess up. What in the hell are you guys doing out here following us?
The [?] has limits to the civilians.
We are here under orders. We are supposed to check on the security of old Ishbal region.
Then why didn't you come ask us about instead of hiding like a couple of spies?
AlphonseMy brother may not look it, but he is a state alchemist, and tough one.
What are these guys, moles?
AlphonseI think I recognize those voices.
Hey
It's you guys? That means the colonel is here too.
It's okay, Al. You don't have to pretend to eat in front of us.
AlphonseOh. Okay. [puts back the bread he was about to give Marta, who is hidden in Al's armor]
[quietly] Okay, hag. You're dead!
Can't say I was expecting to see you here Ed.
Yea, I get it. Can't see me because I'm too short to distinguish me from all the grains of sand. Very funny.
I understand that you have been making quite a mess of things. Southern Headquarters? And an escort train full of Ishbalans? No more. From now on you will be working under my command.
AlphonseBut colonel...
You were lucky Havoc's patrol picked you up. It is dangerous out here.
AlphonseBut you knew how we work. We should be able to conduct our own investigation.
It's the rules Al. I'm their dog. when war starts they put me back on their leash.
AlphonseWar?
Just look around you. They've come on a military train armed to the teeth.
AlphonseBut who are we at war with?
Calm down. We are just suppressing a regional uprising.
Our objective is a city about two kilometers to the southeast. And that's it.
Big gins for a peacekeeping mission.
You think so?
Why don't you come out and say it? Scar is your real target. Truth is, we're looking for him too.
Why Scar? What is your need to catch him?
He is a wanted man, isn't he? If we don't there will be trouble later.
Don't be silly Al. You don't have to go through the trouble pretending to eat.
AlphonseAlright. Sorry.
What's that?
Pictures of our target city, from our new surveillance balloon.
I don't believe it. Is this right?
Alphonsea Grand Arcanum Transmutation circle around the entire city. Who would do such a thing?
Scar.
Why would you say that?
You wouldn't happen to know the motives behind that Ed.
No. This city, what is it called?
It's Lior sir. Last year, the so-called prophet of the city stepped down. And the military was hoping that it could go in and restore the peace.
That do Fuery. He is familiar with its past.
I don't get it. An armed uprising in Lior?
AlphonseThat doesn't make any sense. They were committed to peace after we exposed Cornello.
Not for long. The priest came back and Lior was divided between those that supported him and those that opposed him. The only thing you really accomplished was stirring up the debate. Now both sides are against us.
Why didn't anyone tell me all this? as far as I knew, we helped.
I got the report from Hues, and I made the decision not to tell you.
Why?!
Because it was too big for you.
Al!
Marta?
Listen carefully, i don't have much time.
AlphonseHere, get in.
You've got to tell Ed.
I hope she didn't harm you Alphonse, but the fugitive camera have been executed. And I thank you for your help.
Alphonse[knock] It's me.
He arrived this morning from Lior with a message addressed to me.
AlphonseIs it from my brother? Is he okay?
Yes. And according to Edward's letter, Scar has turned the whole city into a transmutation circle. He is warning us to stay out of Lior, no matter what happens.
AlphonseSounds like Scar is planning to use the soldiers as components for the Philosopher's Stone.
What did you say?
AlphonseIn order to create the Philosopher's Stone, you have to sacrifice human lives. In Scar's method, thousands of lives.
No way.
So, that's what they were actually using the Laboratory 5 for.
I can't believe this depravity has been going on under our noses.
Al, I want you to head for Lior. Once your there, you can meet up with Ed.
AlphonseOkay, But..
If I can get Bradley to hold off, Lior will most likely surrender. That way we can arrest Scar before any conflict begins.
AlphonseAlright.
Al, wait. This belongs to Ed. Make sure you get it back to him, alright?
Do you really think it wise to be chasing me around like this when the military could come in at any moment Scar?
Oh, I think I'll chance it to avenge my brother Kimblee.
You're risking your own life for something pointless as revenge?
And what is it that you're killing for?
Nothing.
Nothing? You mean to say you slaughtered all these people for nothing.
At the end of the day, humans are nothing more than the components to form a common bond. If you think about it, we are not that special. Not you, not me, we are all empty. We are all worthless.
AlphonseI might be empty... but not worthless!
Cut me some slack Al. I'm just a state alchemist trying to do his job, just like your brother.
Alphonse(to Kimblee) You're just a murderer. (to Scar) And you have to stop this. It won't solve anything.
Stay out of it Al. You don't understand.
AlphonseWhat will you accomplish by shedding more blood? Please, just walk away.
Well how do you like that? Looks like I've managed to get rid of both of your arm's old boy. Do you smell that? It smells like defeat. Any minute now, you arm will begin to absorb the oxygen from the air and then, kablooy.
You say humans have no impact, no meaning; so tell me how much of an impact i make on you!
AlphonseScar?
Go and find your brother, I must do what eh two of you can not.
AlphonseWhat were those stones doing in Ed's watch?
Really Al? You didn't expect me to play without a loaded deck, did you?
Alphonse
It is going to be so magnificent Al. I can feel your makeup. You are going to make such a magnificent bond. Farewell my friend.
AlphonseWhat's going on? I feel strange. My body...
You bastard!
My work is so intricate. Only an explosives expert like myself can diffuse it. But you are going to have to find someone else, because I'm about to retire. No need to hurry, you still have plenty of time left. I've mad his armor react slowly whit the oxygen in the air, gradually spreading, until he is completely black. I want him to have time to reflect and think about how meaningless his efforts have been.
AlphonseNo! It has to be a lie. My body! I'm scared.
Stay still Alphonse Elric. I'm not sure what it happening, but we don't want to make it any worse. Just try not to exert yourself.
I wouldn't touch him if I were you, scared man.
Homunculus
AlphonseJust leave us alone.
That arm is only good for destroying things, not remaking them. Now if Edward were here, he could transmute his brother's body into some other substance, disrupting Kimblee's alchemy, stopping this bond.
You think that would work, altering his composition?
Leave him. He is a lost cause. You have to think of yourself now, your own goal of forging the stone.
Just as I thought. You aren't my brother's love. The woman I knew would never have acted so heartless and cold.
I'm sorry I don't live up to your memories.
I never expected you too. I told you, you are not eh same person my brother tried to resurrect. You just look like her.
But if I use the Philosopher's Stone to become human, I'll become her.
No you won't
How do you know?
Because the dead can never come back to life.
What are you going to do to him? Tell me!
Stay back. Now just shut your mouth and watch.
Now what have you done?
That arm was given to me by my brother. He trapped all the souls of the dying Ishbalans inside of it by turning his own body into a transmutation circle.
He did that for good reason, to create the Philosopher's Stone within himself. A gift that he passed on to you. So that means...
I've attached to locket to his armor, so you can't get anywhere near him. You may only stand back and watch.
Have you lost your mind? Are you really going to turn this boy into the Philosopher's Stone?
Better that than a bomb. You said if we changed his body into something else, he wouldn't explode. It was the only way I could help.
And what about the actual stone? Don't tell me you are going to hand it over to those boys when you're done.
I don't even know that this will work. But if by some miracle it does, the stone will be theirs. They can do with it want they want.
I'm afraid I can't let you do that. I need you to make the real Philosopher's Stone, understand? Don't waste all of your work, all the work of your brother to save that boy. How is that going to fulfill your dreams?
If you kill me where i stand right now, will that make your dream come true?
Have it your way. and if there does come a time when the stone is made, I'll find a way to use it myself. Whatever happens to that poor boy now is not my responsibility.
AlphonseBrother, please do something.
Hello! Al?
AlphonseBrother? No! brother, you have to get away from me, I'm about to explode at any minute! (silence)
Okay? I don't get it. What are you doing out here?
AlphonseI'm back to normal? My body is normal again! I mean not normal normal, but normal!
Alright? I don't know what you're talking about, but...
AlphonseOh right. Well Kimblee made me into a bomb; then Lust said if they change my armor into something else, I could be saved; so Scar put his hand on me and it was like his arm was me; and uhhh...
Listen. Open up your chest plate. Just do it Al.
AlphonseBrother, What is it?
Well Al, a minute ago the transmutation circle in Lior was activated. Scar, he created a Philosopher's Stone, but he didn't do it inside his own body.
Yes, That's right boy. Now the very thing you have been searching for has been attached to your soul.
AlphonseYou mean, I am the Philosopher's Stone?
That doesn't make any sense. Why would Scar do that?
You should go. it would be long before they're after you-- my colleagues and the state.
What about you. I thought you were after the stone too.
AlphonseBrother, I'm...
That's right.
Now, come with me my Alphonse. Know it must have hurt, the doctor using you like that. But you are going to be fine. See, it is just like when you were little.
AlphonseMom?
Yes.
Please, let me try it again. I know I can fix her. Please Al
You've already gotten what you wished for doctor Tucker.
AlphonseBrother
What are you doing to mom?
AlphonseMom?
Funny, That what I said. But it turns out he wants a mother so bad he picked himself out a new one.
Get away from her!
[Flashback of what became Sloth after her birth.]
Please Edward.
Stop trying to play this dumb mom card. You don't even have memories.
Yes I do. What Lust said was true. Maybe it is just your own feelings and wants etched into my being, but either way, I do have them.
You're lying, then why would you attack us?
To be free. These memories are the driving force in everything I do. Because they feel like chains, I remember being a mother with endless devotion, now I have none. It is a fraudulent persona that has been forced on me, and I don't have the energy to assume it. That's why I have to kill you, so I can prove this identity is false. Because no real mother would kill her own sons. As long as you children are alive, these memories will torment me, trying to make me into this human. They are at war with my real self. And they could win. In time, I might even come to love you two, and how could I allow that? I should always hate you for creating me.
AlphonseBrother, what are we supposed to do with her?
It's like we both said, she is our responsibility.
Mom!
The final proof is coming soon when you see how little I care.
AlphonseBrother what happened?
Mom!
I transmuted my automail into sodium just as it punctured her. The chemical reaction with her body made her explode.
Mom, no!
Cut it out. She is nobody's mother. Face it Wrath, It is over.
Mommy!
You actually think I would die so easily? You don't understand me at all.
Mom! Mom!
I want you to wait outside Wrath.
I won't, I never want to lose you again.
AlphonseHe fused himself with her--combined homunculi.
Wrath, you fool.
You shouldn't be so impulsive Wrath. Did you already forget about taking those remains into your body? And now that you are a part of her, she can't even move. And I can just take my time to recompose her into a different element.
AlphonseWhat do you mean? Alchemy on a living structure? You don't know how to do that.
It is something I learned fighting Greed. I reworked his body's chemistry to create a weakness. And this wasn't like Kimblee's technique, where you just manipulate a few components in the blood. I altered the makeup of Greed's entire body. Homunculi are more malleable than humans, it is there strength and their demise.
Mommy? What did you do? I'll kill you if you hurt her.
Step away, that's may advice Wrath.
Mommy?
I've started a chain reaction that is transforming her liquid body into ethanol. She is going to evaporate, disappear into the air.
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