Alphonse: The stories about this priest in Lior, do you think they’re true?
Edward: The ones about his miracles? They say he can transmute flowers out of thin air, right? Could be sleigh of hand, some cheap trick like that.
Alphonse: But…what if it's not?
Edward: Right…if it’s not then I suppose all that leaves is the real thing, huh?
Edward: The celestial stone that destroyed the city of Xerxes in one night. The Grand Elixir, sealed away by the Eastern Sage. It goes by different names, but it's always the same thing: some kind of object that amplifies Alchemy. And that's the Philosopher's Stone. If we could just get our hands on it somehow, I might be able to get your body back... Damn books! They tell us everything but how to find it!
Edward: Al?
Alphonse: Yeah?
Edward: I think I have a good feeling about this one.
Alphonse: Hm…me too.
Episode 02 The First Day(はじまりの日)
Trisha: Ed? Al? Where are you? Oh you boys…Are you in here messing up your dad’s study again? And Ed, you know better than to scribble on the floor.
Edward: Yea, but it’s not scribbling. Here watch.
[Transmuting]
Trisha: Oh my. That’s alchemy isn’t it? Did your dad teach you that?
Edward: How can he teach us anything if he’s not here?
Alphonse: Right. We read about it in these books.
Trisha: I can’t believe you’ve done this.
Edward: I’m sorry. Did we mess up?
Trisha: No! It’s great! You definitely take after your father. My little geniuses, you make me so proud.
Edward: And that was it, mom had given us all the encouragement we needed. From that moment, we were obsessed with learning alchemy. But then… In the summer of that same year, an epidemic swept the country. The sickness came and took her.
Alphonse: Hey brother? I'm hungry, aren't you? And it's cold here. Let's go home, please? Once dad gets back, it'll all be...
Edward: Don't even talk about him! That bastard doesn't care about us. He's not our dad, he didn't even come to mom's funeral.
.....
Edward: You know, there might be a way we could bring mom back.
Alphonse: Huh? But I though it's said in all the books that using alchemy to make people is something you're not supposed to do ever.
Edward: That's right. That's why it will be our little secret.
.....
Winry: I though I'd find you here.
Edward: What do you want Winry?
Winry: You know what my grandma said? She said you shouldn't cry for love ones who passed away. Because if you do, it will make them feel sad in the next world too.
Edward: We're not crying! And who are you to talk anyway? Every time your parents go away somewhere, you cry like a little baby.
Winry: I do not... I don't.
Edward: Heh. Are you sure? BABY?
Winry: I'm so stupid for worrying about you. I'm going home to tell grandma not to make you any dinner!
Edward: Hey, what are you going to do that for? Hold up!
Alphonse: Yeah, wait for us!
.....
Edward, Alphonse and Winry at the same time: Thanks for dinner!
Pinako: Come on, Ed, drink your milk too.
Edward: No. I hate milk.
Pinako: If you don't drink it, you'll stay short forever.
Edward: You mean like you, you sow-level hag?
Pinako: What was that, you little half-pint midget?
Edward: Short damn mini witch! (?)
Pinako: Micro peewee!
Edward: Maniac baby!
Pinako: Subatomic shrimp!
.......
Winry: You were reading those weird books in the middle of class again. You need to pay attention to the lesson.
Edward: Leave us alone, will ya?
Winry: So, what kind of books are they anyway?
Alphones: It's a secret.
Edward: In other words, it's none of your damn business, Winry.
Winry: Oh, come on. No fair. You guys are always keeping secrets.
......
Alphones: Bye, Winry!
Winry: Hey! I forgot, grandma wanted me tell you she's making stew tonight!
Alphonse: Yay! Stew!
Edward: Right. We'll be there.
........
Edward: You know, who invented stew must have been a genius. It's even got milk in it and it still tastes good.
Alphonse: So that makes it genius?
Edward: Someone came up with the idea to pour milk in vegetable soup for the first time, right? That's a leap of imagination. The kind a scientist needs to be able to make too.
Alphonse: I don't know. I guess that's true.
Edward: Sure it is! just one leap, that's all it takes. That's what we need to figure out human transmutation.
.......
Edward: And so we begin searching for the key that would unlock the secret of human transmutation and bring mom back to life. We trained with an alchemy teacher, to prepare our bodies, as well as our minds. It took years of constant effort, but we wanted to see mom's smile again. We wanted to go back to our lives the way they used to be. That's what drove us. Day and night.
........
Edward: And we're ready.
........
Edward: Water, 35L. Carbon, 20kg. Amonia, 4L. Lime, 1.5kg. Phosphorus, 800g. Salt, 250g. Salpeter, 100g. Sulphur 80g. Fluorine, 7.5g. Iron, 5g. Silicon, 3g.
........
Edward: Right. Now the constructional formula.
.........
Edward: Now, for some soul data.
........
Edward: Okay, this is it, Al.
........
Alphonse: Ed, something doesn't feel right.
........
Alphonse: *scream
Edward: Al! [*scream]. It can't be. A rebound?
Alphonse: Brother! Ed! Help! Ed!
Edward: Aaaaal!
........
Edward: Al? Wait, what was I doing? What just...
White silhouette: Hello.
Edward: Who are you?
White silhouette: Oh. I'm so glad you asked. I am called by many names. I'm the World. I'm the Universe. I am God. I am Truth. I am all. I am one. And I am also... you.
........
Truth: You have dared to knock on the door. Now, the door is open.
.......
Truth: Quiet, child. This is what you wanted, isn't it. I will show you... the Truth.
Edward (as narrator): It was like all of information in the world was being poured into my brain at once.
Edward: It's too much! It's too much! Make it stop! What's happening to me!?! Stop it! Make it stop! Make it stop!
Edward (as narrator): My head felt like it was about to burst. For an instant, it all became clear. The truth... of everything.
Edward: Mom! Mom! Please!
.......
Truth: How was it?
Edward: I see. My theory of human transmutation wasn't wrong. It can be done, it's possible. It's still just missing something. All the answers that I need are right here! The truth about human transmutation... Please, you have to show it to me again.
Truth: I can't do that. I have already shown you all I can with the toll you paid.
Edward: Toll? What toll?
Truth: This. Surely you knew.
.........
Truth: It's the law of equivalent exchange. Right, young alchemist?
........
Edward: Damn it... This can't be happening! It can't be! This wasn't... This wasn't supposed to... No! It's gone...What have I done??? Somebody help me... Somebody... Please, mom... Mom, please...
........
Edward: No... This is wrong... This isn't... This isn't what we wanted! Al... Alphonse! Alphonse! Alphonse! This is all my fault... Alphonse, no!
........
Edward: Damn it. You won't take him too. Give him back. He's my brother. Take my leg. Take my arm. Take my heart. Anything. You can have it. Just give him back! He's my little brother, he's all I have left!
........
Maes: Roy! Hey, you're still in Central?
Roy: For now anyway. I should be back to Eastern Command this afternoon (?).
Maes: Well now, aren't you the lucky one? Next time you come here, I expect you to have made Brigadier General, you got that?
Roy: Easy for you to say.
Maes: Oh, by the way, if you're leaving, I'll go ahead and give this to you.
Roy: What is it?
Maes: Something you might find interesting. The final report on Isaac McDougal. I'm guessing it hasn't reached your office yet.
Roy: No... Xingese Alkahestry... What's that?
Maes: Apparently, it's something they have. To be honest, no idea. You don't know it?
Roy: No. It's the first I've heard of it.
Maes: So, how's the Elrics doing? You keeping those boys out of trouble?
Roy: I'm their commanding officer, not their father.
Maes: Hm. Hey. Tell me something, Roy. Why did you decided to make Ed a State Alchemist anyway? He's just a kid. I mean, military life isn't easy you know. That boy's gonna have to go through hell some day. You and I certainly have seen our share.
.......
Roy: Hell, huh? Oh, they've seen hell. Both of them. And plenty of it.
.......
Riza: Lieutenant Colonel? They're not in back either. What is this?
Roy: Where are they? Where are the Elrics brothers? I want them found.
.......
Pinako: Oh hush, Den. Don't bark at our guess. Yes?
.......
Pinako: Hey! What is this? You have no reason to come barging in here!
.......
Roy: We went you house. We saw the floor. What was that? What did you do?
Alphonse: We're sorry. We didn't mean it... We're sorry... We're sorry...
Roy: Wait, are you...
.......
Roy: This is a surprise to say the least. I heard reports that there's a brilliant alchemist living in this town. So I came to check them out. The last thing I expected to find was a boy skilled enough to attempt human transmutation, or advanced enough to bond a soul to a suit of armor. I'd say he's more than qualified to become a State Alchemist. Should he choose to accept the position, he'll be required to serve the military in time of national emergency. In return, he'll receive privileges and access to otherwise restricted research materials. Given time, they may be able to find a way to get their bodies back. Or even more.
Pinako: Right after he came stumbling to my door half-dead and covered in blood. I went over to their house to see what happened. What was there, whatever that thing was, wasn't human! Alchemy created that abomination. It nearly killed them. And you want to throw those boys head-long into it? Would you really have them go through that kind of hell again?
........
Winry: Some tea?
Riza: Yes, thanks.
Winry: Say, uh, Lieutenant?
Riza: Just Riza. Please. It's Riza Hawkeye. Nice to meet you.
Winry: Lieutenant Riza? Have you ever had to shoot anyone?
Riza: Yes, I have.
Winry: I hate what you soldiers do. Soldiers like you are the reason my mom and dad left during the war and soldiers are the reason they're dead. And now you... Now you're here to take Ed and Al away too.
Riza: If they go, that decision will be theirs, and theirs alone. Yes, it's entirely up to them now.
.......
Roy: I'm not forcing you, I'm merely offering you the possibility.
Riza: Whether to move forward or stay still.
Roy: Will you sit in that chair wallowing in self-pity? Or will you stand up and seize the chance the military can give you?
Riza: It's their choice. They choose their own path.
Roy: If you believe the possibility exist for getting your bodies back, you should seek it out. Keep moving, what ever it takes. Even if the way ahead lies a river of mud.
Winry: Ms. Riza? Why did you become a soldier?
Riza: Because there's someone I have to protect.
........
Roy: We're leaving
Riza: Yes, sir.
........
Riza: Well, I guess this is goodbye, young lady.
Winry: It's Winry.
Riza: Right. Bye, Winry. I hope we'll meet again someday.
........
Riza: Will they be coming?
Roy: They'll come
Riza: That boy... I have never seen anyone look so defeated.
Roy: That's what you saw? No. There was fire in those eyes.
........
Pinako: You're sure you won't regret this?
Edward: Hmph. My mind's made up. How long will the surgery and rehabilitation take?
Pinako: I'd say about three years, more or less.
Edward: I'll do it in one.
Pinako: You'll have yourself spitting blood, you know that?
Edward: Al? Just hang in there a little longer, okay? Then we're gonna get you your body back, I'll promise.
Alphonse: Right. And while we're at it, we're going to get yours back too.
.........
Alphonse: Seems like you're in perfect shape!
Edward: Yeah. Now I just need to try some alchemy. I guess it's been a while since the last time I used it.
Alphonse: I know. Not since the night we tried to bring mom back, right?
........
Alphonse: Brother!
Edward: Yeah, I'd say that it's right on the money.
Alphonse: No, that's amazing. You didn't even use a transmutation circle. You perform alchemy the same way that teacher does.
Edward: You can do it too, can't you?
Alphonse: Me? No. No way.
Edward: So you didn't see it, did you?
Alphonse: See what?
Edward: Nevermind.
.......
Winry: Hey, you! Don't mess up my automail! Do you know how hard I worked on that?
Edward: Well if it's half as hard as you throw a wrench, I'd be surprised! For real... You could try acting more like a girl and less like a gearhead.
Winry: If you think I'm a gearhead, that's fine. But you better get used to it! Because as long as you're wearing my automail, you're stuck with this gearhead whether you like it or not.
.......
Soldier: It's unusual for you to observe the examination, sir.
Bradley: That's true. But I hear we have a twelve-year-old boy taking the test. I thought I'd come and see what all the excitement was about.
.......
Bradley: Ah. Could that be a steel prosthetic?
Edward: Happened during the Eastern Conflict.
Bradley: I see. So you had a rough time with it in Ishval, huh?
Edward: Who's he?
Soldier: You idiot. That's his excellency Führer King Bradley.
Bradley: Thank you. You may proceed with the examination.
Soldier: Do you need something to draw transmutation circles with?
Edward: No, that's okay. I've got it.
........
Roy: He's not even using a transmutation circle...
........
Bradley: My, that's quite something, isn't it?
Soldiers: Herr Führer!
Edward: You know, there are some people who would see this as a good way to assassinate a V.I.P. In the future, you might want to rethink the way you conduct these examinations.
Bradley: That's good. You clearly have nerves of steel, young man. But, I'd say you still have much to learn about the world.
......
Bradley: You put on quite a show, my young naive alchemist. Good luck with the rest of your exam.
Edward: When did he draw his sword??
.......
Alphonse: I wonder if Ed's doing alright on his exam.
Winry: Say, Al...
Alphonse: Yeah? What is it?
Winry: If Ed does become a State Alchemist, does that means you'll be going away?
Alphonse: Yeah.
.......
Roy: The silver pocket watch will serve as proof of your State certification. This envelop contains your certificate of appointment. Hah. It would seem our Führer is not without a certain sense of irony.
Edward: Why is that?
Roy: Nothing. Congratulation. You've just officially become a dog of the military.
Edward: "By order of King Bradley, this document certifies that Edward Elric has been appointed to the post of State Alchemist, and that he is hereby granted the title of "Fullmetal". Fullmetal?
Roy: That's right. Along with their commission, State Alchemists also receive a code name. Officially, you'll now be known as: The Fullmetal Alchemist.
Edward: I like that. It's nice and intimidating. I think that will suit me just fine.
.......
Alphonse: Hey. Wake up. We're almost there.
Edward: So that's Lior... Could it really be there, the key to finally get Al his body back? The Philosopher Stone.
Edward: Hm?
Alphonse: The stories about this priest in Lior, do you think they’re true?
Edward: The ones about his miracles? They say he can transmute flowers out of thin air, right? Could be sleigh of hand, some cheap trick like that.
Alphonse: But…what if it's not?
Edward: Right…if it’s not then I suppose all that leaves is the real thing, huh?
Edward: The celestial stone that destroyed the city of Xerxes in one night. The Grand Elixir, sealed away by the Eastern Sage. It goes by different names, but it's always the same thing: some kind of object that amplifies Alchemy. And that's the Philosopher's Stone. If we could just get our hands on it somehow, I might be able to get your body back... Damn books! They tell us everything but how to find it!
Edward: Al?
Alphonse: Yeah?
Edward: I think I have a good feeling about this one.
Alphonse: Hm…me too.
Episode 02 The First Day(はじまりの日)
Trisha: Ed? Al? Where are you? Oh you boys…Are you in here messing up your dad’s study again? And Ed, you know better than to scribble on the floor.
Edward: Yea, but it’s not scribbling. Here watch.
[Transmuting]
Trisha: Oh my. That’s alchemy isn’t it? Did your dad teach you that?
Edward: How can he teach us anything if he’s not here?
Alphonse: Right. We read about it in these books.
Trisha: I can’t believe you’ve done this.
Edward: I’m sorry. Did we mess up?
Trisha: No! It’s great! You definitely take after your father. My little geniuses, you make me so proud.
Edward: And that was it, mom had given us all the encouragement we needed. From that moment, we were obsessed with learning alchemy. But then… In the summer of that same year, an epidemic swept the country. The sickness came and took her.
Alphonse: Hey brother? I'm hungry, aren't you? And it's cold here. Let's go home, please? Once dad gets back, it'll all be...
Edward: Don't even talk about him! That bastard doesn't care about us. He's not our dad, he didn't even come to mom's funeral.
.....
Edward: You know, there might be a way we could bring mom back.
Alphonse: Huh? But I though it's said in all the books that using alchemy to make people is something you're not supposed to do ever.
Edward: That's right. That's why it will be our little secret.
.....
Winry: I though I'd find you here.
Edward: What do you want Winry?
Winry: You know what my grandma said? She said you shouldn't cry for love ones who passed away. Because if you do, it will make them feel sad in the next world too.
Edward: We're not crying! And who are you to talk anyway? Every time your parents go away somewhere, you cry like a little baby.
Winry: I do not... I don't.
Edward: Heh. Are you sure? BABY?
Winry: I'm so stupid for worrying about you. I'm going home to tell grandma not to make you any dinner!
Edward: Hey, what are you going to do that for? Hold up!
Alphonse: Yeah, wait for us!
.....
Edward, Alphonse and Winry at the same time: Thanks for dinner!
Pinako: Come on, Ed, drink your milk too.
Edward: No. I hate milk.
Pinako: If you don't drink it, you'll stay short forever.
Edward: You mean like you, you sow-level hag?
Pinako: What was that, you little half-pint midget?
Edward: Short damn mini witch! (?)
Pinako: Micro peewee!
Edward: Maniac baby!
Pinako: Subatomic shrimp!
.......
Winry: You were reading those weird books in the middle of class again. You need to pay attention to the lesson.
Edward: Leave us alone, will ya?
Winry: So, what kind of books are they anyway?
Alphones: It's a secret.
Edward: In other words, it's none of your damn business, Winry.
Winry: Oh, come on. No fair. You guys are always keeping secrets.
......
Alphones: Bye, Winry!
Winry: Hey! I forgot, grandma wanted me tell you she's making stew tonight!
Alphonse: Yay! Stew!
Edward: Right. We'll be there.
........
Edward: You know, who invented stew must have been a genius. It's even got milk in it and it still tastes good.
Alphonse: So that makes it genius?
Edward: Someone came up with the idea to pour milk in vegetable soup for the first time, right? That's a leap of imagination. The kind a scientist needs to be able to make too.
Alphonse: I don't know. I guess that's true.
Edward: Sure it is! just one leap, that's all it takes. That's what we need to figure out human transmutation.
.......
Edward: And so we begin searching for the key that would unlock the secret of human transmutation and bring mom back to life. We trained with an alchemy teacher, to prepare our bodies, as well as our minds. It took years of constant effort, but we wanted to see mom's smile again. We wanted to go back to our lives the way they used to be. That's what drove us. Day and night.
........
Edward: And we're ready.
........
Edward: Water, 35L. Carbon, 20kg. Amonia, 4L. Lime, 1.5kg. Phosphorus, 800g. Salt, 250g. Salpeter, 100g. Sulphur 80g. Fluorine, 7.5g. Iron, 5g. Silicon, 3g.
........
Edward: Right. Now the constructional formula.
.........
Edward: Now, for some soul data.
........
Edward: Okay, this is it, Al.
........
Alphonse: Ed, something doesn't feel right.
........
Alphonse: *scream
Edward: Al! [*scream]. It can't be. A rebound?
Alphonse: Brother! Ed! Help! Ed!
Edward: Aaaaal!
........
Edward: Al? Wait, what was I doing? What just...
White silhouette: Hello.
Edward: Who are you?
White silhouette: Oh. I'm so glad you asked. I am called by many names. I'm the World. I'm the Universe. I am God. I am Truth. I am all. I am one. And I am also... you.
........
Truth: You have dared to knock on the door. Now, the door is open.
.......
Truth: Quiet, child. This is what you wanted, isn't it. I will show you... the Truth.
Edward (as narrator): It was like all of information in the world was being poured into my brain at once.
Edward: It's too much! It's too much! Make it stop! What's happening to me!?! Stop it! Make it stop! Make it stop!
Edward (as narrator): My head felt like it was about to burst. For an instant, it all became clear. The truth... of everything.
Edward: Mom! Mom! Please!
.......
Truth: How was it?
Edward: I see. My theory of human transmutation wasn't wrong. It can be done, it's possible. It's still just missing something. All the answers that I need are right here! The truth about human transmutation... Please, you have to show it to me again.
Truth: I can't do that. I have already shown you all I can with the toll you paid.
Edward: Toll? What toll?
Truth: This. Surely you knew.
.........
Truth: It's the law of equivalent exchange. Right, young alchemist?
........
Edward: Damn it... This can't be happening! It can't be! This wasn't... This wasn't supposed to... No! It's gone...What have I done??? Somebody help me... Somebody... Please, mom... Mom, please...
........
Edward: No... This is wrong... This isn't... This isn't what we wanted! Al... Alphonse! Alphonse! Alphonse! This is all my fault... Alphonse, no!
........
Edward: Damn it. You won't take him too. Give him back. He's my brother. Take my leg. Take my arm. Take my heart. Anything. You can have it. Just give him back! He's my little brother, he's all I have left!
........
Maes: Roy! Hey, you're still in Central?
Roy: For now anyway. I should be back to Eastern Command this afternoon (?).
Maes: Well now, aren't you the lucky one? Next time you come here, I expect you to have made Brigadier General, you got that?
Roy: Easy for you to say.
Maes: Oh, by the way, if you're leaving, I'll go ahead and give this to you.
Roy: What is it?
Maes: Something you might find interesting. The final report on Isaac McDougal. I'm guessing it hasn't reached your office yet.
Roy: No... Xingese Alkahestry... What's that?
Maes: Apparently, it's something they have. To be honest, no idea. You don't know it?
Roy: No. It's the first I've heard of it.
Maes: So, how's the Elrics doing? You keeping those boys out of trouble?
Roy: I'm their commanding officer, not their father.
Maes: Hm. Hey. Tell me something, Roy. Why did you decided to make Ed a State Alchemist anyway? He's just a kid. I mean, military life isn't easy you know. That boy's gonna have to go through hell some day. You and I certainly have seen our share.
.......
Roy: Hell, huh? Oh, they've seen hell. Both of them. And plenty of it.
.......
Riza: Lieutenant Colonel? They're not in back either. What is this?
Roy: Where are they? Where are the Elrics brothers? I want them found.
.......
Pinako: Oh hush, Den. Don't bark at our guess. Yes?
.......
Pinako: Hey! What is this? You have no reason to come barging in here!
.......
Roy: We went you house. We saw the floor. What was that? What did you do?
Alphonse: We're sorry. We didn't mean it... We're sorry... We're sorry...
Roy: Wait, are you...
.......
Roy: This is a surprise to say the least. I heard reports that there's a brilliant alchemist living in this town. So I came to check them out. The last thing I expected to find was a boy skilled enough to attempt human transmutation, or advanced enough to bond a soul to a suit of armor. I'd say he's more than qualified to become a State Alchemist. Should he choose to accept the position, he'll be required to serve the military in time of national emergency. In return, he'll receive privileges and access to otherwise restricted research materials. Given time, they may be able to find a way to get their bodies back. Or even more.
Pinako: Right after he came stumbling to my door half-dead and covered in blood. I went over to their house to see what happened. What was there, whatever that thing was, wasn't human! Alchemy created that abomination. It nearly killed them. And you want to throw those boys head-long into it? Would you really have them go through that kind of hell again?
........
Winry: Some tea?
Riza: Yes, thanks.
Winry: Say, uh, Lieutenant?
Riza: Just Riza. Please. It's Riza Hawkeye. Nice to meet you.
Winry: Lieutenant Riza? Have you ever had to shoot anyone?
Riza: Yes, I have.
Winry: I hate what you soldiers do. Soldiers like you are the reason my mom and dad left during the war and soldiers are the reason they're dead. And now you... Now you're here to take Ed and Al away too.
Riza: If they go, that decision will be theirs, and theirs alone. Yes, it's entirely up to them now.
.......
Roy: I'm not forcing you, I'm merely offering you the possibility.
Riza: Whether to move forward or stay still.
Roy: Will you sit in that chair wallowing in self-pity? Or will you stand up and seize the chance the military can give you?
Riza: It's their choice. They choose their own path.
Roy: If you believe the possibility exist for getting your bodies back, you should seek it out. Keep moving, what ever it takes. Even if the way ahead lies a river of mud.
Winry: Ms. Riza? Why did you become a soldier?
Riza: Because there's someone I have to protect.
........
Roy: We're leaving
Riza: Yes, sir.
........
Riza: Well, I guess this is goodbye, young lady.
Winry: It's Winry.
Riza: Right. Bye, Winry. I hope we'll meet again someday.
........
Riza: Will they be coming?
Roy: They'll come
Riza: That boy... I have never seen anyone look so defeated.
Roy: That's what you saw? No. There was fire in those eyes.
........
Pinako: You're sure you won't regret this?
Edward: Hmph. My mind's made up. How long will the surgery and rehabilitation take?
Pinako: I'd say about three years, more or less.
Edward: I'll do it in one.
Pinako: You'll have yourself spitting blood, you know that?
Edward: Al? Just hang in there a little longer, okay? Then we're gonna get you your body back, I'll promise.
Alphonse: Right. And while we're at it, we're going to get yours back too.
.........
Alphonse: Seems like you're in perfect shape!
Edward: Yeah. Now I just need to try some alchemy. I guess it's been a while since the last time I used it.
Alphonse: I know. Not since the night we tried to bring mom back, right?
........
Alphonse: Brother!
Edward: Yeah, I'd say that it's right on the money.
Alphonse: No, that's amazing. You didn't even use a transmutation circle. You perform alchemy the same way that teacher does.
Edward: You can do it too, can't you?
Alphonse: Me? No. No way.
Edward: So you didn't see it, did you?
Alphonse: See what?
Edward: Nevermind.
.......
Winry: Hey, you! Don't mess up my automail! Do you know how hard I worked on that?
Edward: Well if it's half as hard as you throw a wrench, I'd be surprised! For real... You could try acting more like a girl and less like a gearhead.
Winry: If you think I'm a gearhead, that's fine. But you better get used to it! Because as long as you're wearing my automail, you're stuck with this gearhead whether you like it or not.
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Soldier: It's unusual for you to observe the examination, sir.
Bradley: That's true. But I hear we have a twelve-year-old boy taking the test. I thought I'd come and see what all the excitement was about.
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Bradley: Ah. Could that be a steel prosthetic?
Edward: Happened during the Eastern Conflict.
Bradley: I see. So you had a rough time with it in Ishval, huh?
Edward: Who's he?
Soldier: You idiot. That's his excellency Führer King Bradley.
Bradley: Thank you. You may proceed with the examination.
Soldier: Do you need something to draw transmutation circles with?
Edward: No, that's okay. I've got it.
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Roy: He's not even using a transmutation circle...
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Bradley: My, that's quite something, isn't it?
Soldiers: Herr Führer!
Edward: You know, there are some people who would see this as a good way to assassinate a V.I.P. In the future, you might want to rethink the way you conduct these examinations.
Bradley: That's good. You clearly have nerves of steel, young man. But, I'd say you still have much to learn about the world.
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Bradley: You put on quite a show, my young naive alchemist. Good luck with the rest of your exam.
Edward: When did he draw his sword??
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Alphonse: I wonder if Ed's doing alright on his exam.
Winry: Say, Al...
Alphonse: Yeah? What is it?
Winry: If Ed does become a State Alchemist, does that means you'll be going away?
Alphonse: Yeah.
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Roy: The silver pocket watch will serve as proof of your State certification. This envelop contains your certificate of appointment. Hah. It would seem our Führer is not without a certain sense of irony.
Edward: Why is that?
Roy: Nothing. Congratulation. You've just officially become a dog of the military.
Edward: "By order of King Bradley, this document certifies that Edward Elric has been appointed to the post of State Alchemist, and that he is hereby granted the title of "Fullmetal". Fullmetal?
Roy: That's right. Along with their commission, State Alchemists also receive a code name. Officially, you'll now be known as: The Fullmetal Alchemist.
Edward: I like that. It's nice and intimidating. I think that will suit me just fine.
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Alphonse: Hey. Wake up. We're almost there.
Edward: So that's Lior... Could it really be there, the key to finally get Al his body back? The Philosopher Stone.