[Bradley is talking with Hawkeye and two soldiers with his wife and son present.]
What about the location of Colonel Mustang?
S1Soldier 1
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.
[There is a sudden noise from the cellar. One of the soldiers readies himself to investigate.]
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.
In the unlikely event that something should happen, I want you to take them to Central headquarters immediately.
[Bradley walks down to the basement to the wine cellar; the door closes, activating a Transmutation circle that welds the door shut. Mustang stands behind Bradley]
Why am I not surprised you decided to face me alone?
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.
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.
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!
Foolish enough to let you profit off their pain and suffering!
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!
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.]
[Hohenheim and Edward are in London talking about alchemy.]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SSoldier
Where are you heading to sir?
The Füher’s mansion. The rebels are there, right?
SSoldier
That was a false alarm, Colonel. We came from up there. It was Lieutenant Hawkeye.
Hawkeye!? (grows impatient) Did you let her live!? (gets the gun to shoot Hawkeye as the soldiers stop Archer)
DDriver
Hold your fire, Colonel!
SSoldier
The Fuher wants her interrogated sir!
(furious) Have you seen headquarters!? We're at a war zone!! The rebels are beyond everywhere!! We don't have time for questioning!! LET ME KILL HER!!!
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!
Well, by all means, let me help you with that. Give my best regards to General Hughes.
SSelim
(interrupts Bradley from pinning Mustang to the wall with sword) What's going on?
[looks up from Mustang and smiles] Hello, son. Good news, I've caught the rat.
SSelim
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?
[King Bradley begins to quiver]
SSelim
Father, what's the matter? You look like you're hurt! What's wrong?!
What have you done...you idiot?!
SSelim
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!
[King Bradley begins to choke Selim]
SSelim
Father... stop....
[He tosses Selim aside. Mustang looks at his now lifeless body]
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.
That sound. What did he just do?
Gluttony. He used alchemy with the stone!
You petulant boy. Look at the damage you've inflicted upon yourself. Sit down before your wasted completely.
Stay back! You can't make me do anything.
And what do you think you can pull off?
Brother hasn't been dead for long. Look, there is still some color in his face. His soul is probably still at the gate. I just have to pull it back. The same way he did for me.
Don't be a fool. Do you know what would happen to you?
Yea, I do. A lot of people died to make this stone. And I would have died too, if not for them. It's time I gave my share, and made my own choice. Goodbye Rose. This is for you brother, I'll miss you.
What's going on? Where am I you worm?
So whats on the other side of it?
I don't know. For me it was a place called London, if I remember right. That's what my old man said.
Old man? You mean Hoenheim of light?!
You're telling me he is still alive?!
I wouldn't do that. There is no telling where it will lead for you.
Like hell there isn't. I'll tell it exactly where to take me.
[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]
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!
