Mustang quotes from Fullmetal Alchemist

Can't say I was expecting to see you here Ed.

Edward

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.

Alphonse

But colonel...

You were lucky Havoc's patrol picked you up. It is dangerous out here.

Alphonse

But you knew how we work. We should be able to conduct our own investigation.

Edward

It's the rules Al. I'm their dog. when war starts they put me back on their leash.

Alphonse

War?

Edward

Just look around you. They've come on a military train armed to the teeth.

Alphonse

But 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.

Edward

Big gins for a peacekeeping mission.

You think so?

Edward

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?

Edward

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.

Alphonse

Alright. Sorry.

Edward

What's that?

Pictures of our target city, from our new surveillance balloon.

Edward

I don't believe it. Is this right?

Alphonse

a Grand Arcanum Transmutation circle around the entire city. Who would do such a thing?

Edward

Scar.

Why would you say that?

You wouldn't happen to know the motives behind that Ed.

Edward

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.

Edward

I don't get it. An armed uprising in Lior?

Alphonse

That 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.

Edward

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.

Edward

Why?!

Because it was too big for you.

Alphonse

[knock] It's me.

He arrived this morning from Lior with a message addressed to me.

Alphonse

Is 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.

Alphonse

Sounds like Scar is planning to use the soldiers as components for the Philosopher's Stone.

What did you say?

Alphonse

In 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.

Alphonse

Okay, But..

If I can get Bradley to hold off, Lior will most likely surrender. That way we can arrest Scar before any conflict begins.

Alphonse

Alright.

Al, wait. This belongs to Ed. Make sure you get it back to him, alright?

I haven't heard anything form Kimblee yet, or your camera's for that matter.

They are under the Fuehrer's command, I don't know why their would be a problem.

Well obviously there is. If there is not a problem, then why aren't they back yet? How long does it take to find a kid's corpse? Have Scar and Kimblee killed each other in battle, or is the Crimson Alchemist out just having too much fun? There is no time for this.

So this is you little command center, huh? Cozy.

I would have known you were coming, I would have cleaned up.

You, hands up. What is that thing?

There is no need to be cruel.

Lieutenant! Clam down. He is no threat.

No, just a pity. His name is Shou Tucker, called the Sewing-Life Alchemsit, back when he was a huamn.

Hello, Major. I take it you had a sudden change of heart and won't be helping me now.

I've never been on your side Archer. I've only been playing the part. I had to get to the bottom of the corruption plaguing our military. Sometimes you have to play with vermin to sniff out a rat.

You're naive if you think you think you can have a useful military without a little corruption. Tucker!

What are you hoping to accomplish with this circus act?

A decade ago, you annihilated Ishbal, and came back a hero of the state. No I have Lior. It is my turn for fame.

My god. Is everyone alright?

Somehow

Had Colonel Archer's battalion moved yet?

Well, they did,=. But it is the strangest thing.

All of a sudden Lior started glowing bright red.

Yea, and they've been out of contact ever since.

Bradley

What about the location of Colonel Mustang?

As far as we know, he's been heading up a campaign in the war against the North.

That's been a subterfuge; he's been here the entire time plotting a way to take you down.

Bradley

It's probably a rat. There's no reason to be alarmed. I'll have a look just to be safe. You two stay here with my family.

But sir...

Bradley

In the unlikely event that something should happen, I want you to take them to Central headquarters immediately.

Why am I not surprised you decided to face me alone?

Bradley

Your behavior leads me to assume this isn't the first time you've betrayed my trust.

You've got a hell of a lot of nerve lecturing me about betrayal.

Bradley

Are you referring to the fact that I am a homunculus? [Removes eye patch to reveal Ouroboros symbol.]

Whether or not you can call yourself a human being is a non-issue as far as I'm concerned, Bradley.

Bradley

Then, what's the problem? Ever since I've become Fuhrer, I've done nothing but improve this country by winning wars, purifying our population, and exponentially expanding our territory.

You couldn't care less for this state! All you wanted was the Philosopher's Stone! You started those conflicts because you knew people pushed to despair by war tend to seek refuge in the Stone!

Bradley

People are foolish.

Foolish enough to let you profit off their pain and suffering!

Bradley

You've got me all wrong. To stop the human race from leading itself to ruin, I intervene and took the Stone, thereby preventing its use. I think of myself as one of God's guardian angels.

There's no such thing as God!

Bradley

We can't know that for sure. However, devils do exist. They're the alchemists who dare to get in my way! [Bradley draws his sword, attacks Mustang, but breaks the wall when Mustang dodges.] How unfortunate. A quick slash of my sword changes the air currents, disrupting your precious alchemic reactions. How can you expect to manipulate the airs composition if it's constantly at flux? [Attacks Mustang again and cuts his arm.] My ultimate eye sees your alchemy at work! [Slashes at Mustang] Even if you did pull off a flame, it wouldn't have any accuracy! [Bradley cuts one of Mustang's hands. Mustang snaps his fingers and causes an explosion.]

King Bradley

Is my species of consequence to you now? I haven't had the chance to test out my Homunculus traits much. I want to see what would happen If I let my whole body explode. You really wanted the position badly, didn't you, Mustang? I can appreciate the vanity of ambition, but you should have been more patient about it. Even if this somehow had worked, the council would never let an assassin back into their fold.

I didn't do this for politics! I couldn't forgive myself for being blind this long. This is the only way I could atone for the friends I didn't save!

King Bradley

Well, by all means, let me help you with that. Give my best regards to General Hughes.

(interrupts Bradley from pinning Mustang to the wall with sword) What's going on?

King Bradley

[looks up from Mustang and smiles] Hello, son. Good news, I've caught the rat.

I'm sorry that I disobeyed you, father, but I just had to come back. I forgot something, and I wanted to make sure that you're okay. [walks over to King Bradley, who puts his hands on Selim's shoulders]

So what now? You say people are fools, so how do you explain loving him?

Father, what's the matter? You look like you're hurt! What's wrong?!

King Bradley

What have you done...you idiot?!

Oh. I just... I got it from your safe. [holds up the wrapped skull] You said your life depended on it, and I didn't want it to get hurt in the fire!

Father... stop....

King Bradley

You are foolish, all of you, even my own son.

I don't know how long you've lived Fuhrer, or how many times you've cheated death, but not anymore. (Mustang manipulates fire alchemy through the skull unto Bradley, turning him into a pool of blood) It's the end of the line.

What's the frown for?

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.

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.