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You would challenge the Silver Alchemist,

Giolio Comanche, to battle? You've got pluck!

However...

Not bad at all. You got off with just a scratch.

Hmph, just a scratch, was it?

Beckoned now by the snow-white backdrop,

I go into a yet unseen world

Lost as I traveled

under a gray sky,

with a different map each day, so many dreams ran together

I wonder if someday, even with my modest stride,

I'll be able to get beyond those clouds

Falling raindrops provide a persistent diffuse reflection

as though able to see into my heart, wounded for acting tough

Beams of light crisscross

and shoot on forever without announcing where they're headed

Faint afterimages burn into my eyes

Wherever I am under this sky,

I should still arrive at a yet unseen world

What's this?

Oh, sir, you're back?

What is this?!

Pleased to meet you.

My name is May Chang.

Your master, Mr. Yoki, saved me

as I was collapsed by the side of the road.

Master?

If you've recovered, then be on your way at once.

What?

Let me close up your wound.

It's healed?!

This is alkahestry, from the land of Xing.

Xing?

That's right. She says she crossed the great desert to the east

all by herself to come here.

Ridiculous, isn't it?

I wasn't all by myself!

It was me and her!

Her? You mean that little thing?

That's right. This is Shao May.

This is alkahestry, right?

The art of reading the dragon's pulse,

the power that flows through the earth, and using it.

This tattoo matches up with the flow of alkahestry from my land.

My brother researched both alkahestry and alchemy.

This tattoo is the result of his research.

My, your brother is really outstanding, isn't he?

I'm not sure what any of this is,

but your wound is now healed,

so now, we can go to Central without delay.

In that case, let's get ready.

See here! He told you to get going, right?!

We're not going there for the fun of it!

But I'm serious about this, too.

You mean that immortality affair you spoke of earlier?

There's no such thing.

Yes there is! That's why I'm here!

Shut up! A kid should act like a kid--

Immortality could not be attained through alkahestry.

But by using alchemy...

That's why I have to meet the man I've heard so much about.

With golden hair, golden eyes, gallantly sporting a red coat,

brilliantly saving others, that gifted alchemist,

Edward Elric!

What do we do, sir?

Suit yourself.

What's the matter, Black Hayate?

It's dangerous to be out walking alone at this hour.

You do that, and you get attacked by me, Barry the Chopper!

What'd you go and do that for?!

Dammit! Then how do you like this?!

Whoa, how come you're not surprised?

Because I know someone similar to you.

S-Similar? You mean that Alphonse what's-his-face guy?

You know Alphonse?

So you're a friend of his, huh?

You know, sweetheart, you're pretty strong!

The Philosopher's Stone.

To think that the 5th Laboratory was involved in making them.

There's a possibility that the military's senior staff

is connected, as well.

Plus there are those others, Lust and Envy.

Are they the ones who turned you into that?

Nah, it was the researchers.

They ripped my soul out of my body by force.

If we look into those researchers, we might be able to find out

the identity of whoever ordered the experiments.

No chance.

Those guys were all used to make Philosopher's Stones with,

and there's not a single one of them left.

Both hushing them up and using them as ingredients. How economical.

Does this mean there's no need to make the Stones anymore?

Let me ask you one last thing.

Are you the one who killed a military officer

at a telephone booth in Central a little over a month ago?

Don't know about that. Was he all chopped up?

No.

If you don't know about it, never mind.

Yo, Miss Winry!

We appear to find you in good spirits this day.

Ed! Al! What are you up to, popping in like this?

Good grief.

Even Paninya is holding down an honest job now, and look at you.

Paninya?

Mm-hmm. She's given up pickpocketing,

and is now making a living fixing roofs, and other work in high places.

What about you guys? Made a little progress yet?

Yeah, we're taking the long way, though.

We're moving ahead, little by little...

I guess.

Okay. Good, then.

There, the first aid is done.

Thank you, Winry.

We're short on parts right now, so make do with that for the time being.

I'll go get them right now, so would you mind killing a little time?

Yeah, but...

this place...

has nothing but automail shops.

Al?

Brother...

What, did you find another cat, or something?

Mm-hmm.

Ah, I feel alive again! You guys saved my life! Thank you.

And thanks for treating.

I never said I was treating!

Don't worry over such a little thing.

Don't say ''little''!

You know, I sure am glad for kindness found in foreign lands.

Foreign lands? You're a foreigner?

Yeah! I came from Xing!

Xing?

You mean, the large country to the east?

Yeah. Man, crossing the desert was rough.

Why on earth would you take that route?

Because I wanted to see the ruins of Xerxes.

Xerxes?

I'd heard there was nothing there.

I just looked around a little.

I came to this country

to check out things relating to alkahestry, too.

Alkahestry?

Ah, I think you call it alchemy in this country.

In our country, it's called ''alkahestry,''

and it's a prominent art in the medical field.

Huh. Different lands, different styles, I guess.

Here, it has lots of military uses.

Even now, there are unending skirmishes near the borders

of Aerugo to the south, and Creta to the west.

We face the huge country of Drachma to the north.

We have a tentative nonaggression treaty with them.

Briggs Mountain is in the way, and that keeps them from attacking,

but our relationship is still dicey.

What a restless country.

I'd say things started tending more militaristic

once the current Fuhrer, Bradley, came to power.

I have to admit, though,

I'm interested in this medically specialized alkahestry.

You bet.

By any chance, are you guys alchemists?

Hm? Yes! I am Edward Elric, State Alchemist!

I am his brother, Alphonse Elric. Pleased to meet you.

I'm Ling Yao. My pleasure.

Say, Ling, tell us more about this alkahestry.

I can't. I'm not an alkahestrist.

If you're not an artist, what did you come to investigate?

I'm kind of looking for something.

Maybe you might know of it.

The Philosopher's Stone?

I really want it badly.

Do you know anything about it?

Nope, we don't know.

Looks to me like you do know.

I wonder if you'd tell me about it.

What are you going to use the Philosopher's Stone for?

I'm looking for the way to gain...

immortality!

So would you tell me about it?

Immortality. What a bunch of nonsense.

I'm serious.

In any case, is this is the attitude you take when you ask people for things?

I don't think so!

Brother!

You defy us, too?!

H-Hold on...

You jerk! What are you, an acrobat?!

Maybe it's a Xingese fighting style. Must be challenging.

Even so...

Mm-hmm.

They're not as strong...

...as Teacher!

Huh?

Off they go.

Pops, add on some dessert, okay?

Sure.

Yikes!

Damn! Bringing up the Philosopher's Stone and immortality,

then picking a fight with us out of nowhere like this--

what are you up to? Both you and that closed-eyed idiot?!

Whoa! I hit him!

Yow!

Ow-w-w...

As soon as I called that bastard a closed-eyed idiot...

Aha...

Ah! Long time no see, Paninya!

What on earth are you up to?

But then, I have a pretty good idea.

Oh, right, Paninya, I have a favor I need to ask.

Strange. I don't sense the flow of chi

that any living person should have from this suit of armor.

What exactly is...

Did you think it would do any good to bring others to your side?!

You fool!

What's wrong, what's wrong? I'm starting to predict your movements!

If this is the best his flunkies can manage,

that Ling bastard must not be all that special, either!

Sure enough, as soon as I put down his master, he suddenly loses his cool.

Once that happens...

his attacks become dull and overblown!

Now then, I think it's about time...

I had a look at your face!

You're a girl?!

A cannon in her prosthetic limb?

This country is something to be reckoned with--

What?!

Hmm, well, for my first time, I guess that's what you'd expect.

Alkahestry, without an array?!

Now then, I wonder if Brother is all right.

I overdid it.

What do I do?

Master Ling is going to yell at me.

Hey, girly!

How can you use something like that in the middle of town?

If it hadn't been me, you could have killed someone!

You removed your own arm?

I chased a lot of rabbits around as a kid,

so setting traps is a cinch for me.

Brother!

Hey, Al.

Okay, good work, everyone.

Why, you...! How can you be so carefree?!

Wow, you guys are good. What do you say?

Why don't you come work for me, and we'll rule the whole country?

Enough of your blathering! You go back to Xing, right now--

Oh, there they are!

You've done quite a number, wrecking the town, haven't you?

You're paying for the damages.

And your dining bill.

J-Just a minute!

Have this guy and his entourage pay for the food and damages.

I no understand this country language. Goodbye!

Hey, you, wait the hell up!

Huh?

Ah! He ran away!

This one, too!

Aw, man. How can I fix things, in the shape I'm in?

It's okay, Brother. I'll do it.

You've gotten so you can do it without transmutation circles?

I think it's because I got my memories about the truth back.

Which means...!

''Alchemic technique'' ''Older brother's dignity''

''Height''

''Alchemic technique'' ''Older brother's dignity'' ''Height''

''Alchemic technique'' ''Alchemic Technique'' ''Older brother's dignity'' ''Height''

''Alchemic Technique'' ''Height''

''Older brother's dignity''

Leave the rest to me.

''Older brother's dignity''

''Older brother's dignity'' What's the matter, Brother?

We're back.

Hey, we meet again.

Don't just sit there drinking tea!

How cruel! And us, friends!

Who are you calling friend?! Those two gave us a real hard time!

Let it go. I'll give them a good talking-to later.

The girl's name is Lan Fan, and the old man is Fu.

Those two are from a family that has served us for generations,

so accept their regards.

For someone who shakes down others for food,

you must have considerable status to have two attendants.

Well, I am the emperor's son.

Huh?!

The emperor's son?!

You mean you're a...

prince!

Usually, you'd be surprised by that, right?

Oh, sorry. It was just so unexpected.

Imagine, the guy who was collapsed by the side of the road

and who freeloaded a meal out of us being the son of an emperor--

I won't allow you to speak ill of Master Ling.

You are here?

Okay, sure, maybe it's not all that significant.

The emperor has many sons.

Xing is a nation made up of 50 different clans,

with an emperor reigning over them at the top.

Also, the daughter of each clan's chief is wed to the emperor,

and bears his children.

The current emperor has 24 sons and 19 daughters.

I am the twelfth among them.

43 children...

Is there any competition to be his successor?

That is indeed a problem that we are faced with right now.

The emperor is in fairly poor health.

Each clan is going all-out to try to kiss up to him while they still can.

Which is what I'm up to, too.

You're going to use the method of gaining immortality to entice him.

You are correct!

Okay? So tell me some information about the Philosopher's Stone!

No way! The Philosopher's Stone is not a tool for you to get ahead!

Tell me, or I'll tag along with you from now on!

Don't you tag along!

I'm back!

There was some kind of huge commotion on the main street,

so it took a while to...

Why is it broken off?!

Why, you...! Why, you...! Why, you...!

I'm sorry!

Young Lord!

There is no need for you to bow your head to someone so beneath you.

If all it takes is me bowing my head, it's a small price to pay, right?

The fate of 500,000 Yao clansmen are riding on this.

We can't be so fussy about appearances.

So, where are you going to break your automail this time?

You just assume I'll break it?!

We were thinking of looking around in Central.

Huh? You're going to Central? I want to go, I want to go!

What are you going there for?

I want to go to Mr. Hughes' place to thank them!

But Winry, you have to work, don't you?

That's okay, Winry. You should take a breather once in a while.

Really?! Thank you, Mr. Garfiel!

Okay then, why don't we all...

...go to Central!

Mm-hmm.

I can't wait to see Central.

I told you, you're not tagging along!

So, she's tagging along with us after all.

By the way, sir, you still haven't told me your name.

Won't you please tell it to me?

The Ishvalan people take pride when they speak their names,

as they are a gift from God.

Well, well, sir, yours must be a fine one.

As such, I have renounced my name.

Go! Keep moving!

Y-Yes, sir!

If this is to be a road from which I cannot return,

then I will leave behind all that I have received from God.

Let it all out, Let it all out

We don't have to act so brave

The graffiti flower that someone

was drawing on the wall trembles

Nobody knows their own uniqueness

Along the long, long road, there will be days where we lose things, find things,

become suddenly lonesome, and break down crying

Let's turn the tears and pain into stars

Let's light the lights that shine on tomorrow

Holding up our little hands to them, let's make stardust together

and a brightly shining eternity...

The day may come when we say goodbye

The seasons will still make their rounds

Though I may wander a little, I'll still walk

Still walk with you

Let's make sure that much doesn't change

With hearts swollen in anticipation of a reunion,

Ed and the others return to Central,

where they are greeted by the sad facts.

And then the darkness chooses a new sacrifice.

Next time on Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Fullmetal Alchemist,

Episode 1 6: ''Footsteps of a Comrade-in-Arms.''

As the man starts walking,

will he have light in his heart, or darkness?