Fullmetal Alchemist Page #2

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Please let me see it once more.

Sorry, you can't.

You only have enough toll...

to see that much.

Toll?

That's right.

Toll.

What?

Equivalent exchange.

Right?

Alchemist.

Al?

Al!

Damn it, he took my leg!

Somebody help me...

Mom...

Mom?

No...

This isn't what I wanted.

Al...

It's my fault.

Give back...

my brother.

Take my legs, arms, or heart!

But give him back...

He's the only family I have!

You're foolish...

to return.

Not again...

The same nightmare?

It's always a reenactment...

of that day.

The Sewing-Life Alchemist?

That's right.

His name is Shou Tucker.

A pioneer in biological alchemy.

He's researching how

to transmute speaking chimeras.

Speaking chimeras!

I want to see!

He transmuted one two years ago.

It spoke three words.

"Let me die."

Who thinks we should meet him?

General Hakuro.

He thinks it might help you

with your quest.

What a huge house!

Ed!

You okay?

We have a lot of visitors, Dad!

Alexander, no!

Sorry about the mess.

It's been pretty much like this

since my wife left.

Is this a bad time?

Not at all.

It's a privilege to meet the famous

Fullmetal Alchemist.

General Hakuro sent you here

so you're my priority.

Here.

Thank you.

Al, this way!

- Here.

- Where?

Here?

- He's coming!

- Wait!

Nina is happy to have someone

to play with.

I have no time for her these days.

Is your evaluation soon?

Yes. The annual review...

Proving my worth to HQ...

causes me stress.

I'm no genius like you.

This time...

I might lose my job.

I can't let that happen.

You want to know why I'm here?

To be honest, yes.

The Ishvalan Civil War...

left things in disarray.

All the riots and upheaval...

The East Area is no exception.

Am I under suspicion?

I don't doubt you.

But as for the top brass...

They aren't so sure.

So, they sent a friend to watch me?

Roy.

You want to make it to the top?

Watch your back.

The Military has its detractors.

Should I watch you?

Yes.

Whoa...

My work with chimeras

is seen as pioneering,

but really...

most of them are imperfect.

But you did create a chimera that speaks.

Yes, just once, two years ago.

So, you actually did it.

That's impressive!

But...

it only spoke three words and died.

But that's how I qualified

as a State Alchemist.

So, your mom's not around...

Yep, but it's okay.

I have Dad and Alexander.

But...

Dad spends all his time in the lab lately.

I'm by myself a lot.

Well, then...

let's spend the day playing together!

- Really?

- Yes!

Isn't that great, Alexander?

Good boy!

I went back...

to the Gate of Truth...

but all I could get back was Al's soul.

So, you transmuted Al's soul...

and embedded it in steel armor...

My right arm was taken for Al's soul.

I would've...

given my life...

to get Al's body back.

How devastating...

Mr. Tucker.

How can I get Al's body back?

Well...

It's not within my power.

Right. I thought so.

But...

I want to try something.

Hey, Ed!

- Phew!

- Sorry we left in a hurry.

It's okay. I was held up with paperwork.

This is from my wife.

Oh, thank you!

Hey, where is Al?

Al will stay at Tucker's house...

and be examined.

Good.

Did Tucker have information for you?

Yes, about a Stone researcher

named Doctor Marcoh.

He's been missing for a year,

but he was seen in Barns.

I hope you find the Philosopher's Stone.

My research was second-rate last year.

If I fail this year...

I might lose my job.

You'll be okay, Dad.

Because you always study so hard.

I love you, Dad.

Daddy...

will pull it off.

Are you worried?

Don't worry. Al's not a kid anymore.

I'm not worried.

I just...

miss him.

Yeah, you're always together.

But he has Tucker, Nina, and Alexander.

Yeah, don't worry.

By the way,

I noticed you were Nina's favorite.

Ed, catch!

Ed, come and play with me!

Yeah, little kids like me.

'Cause you're tiny.

Hey, it's an apple pie!

- You're eating it now?

- Why not?

Gracia baked it for us to eat!

Have a bite.

Al...

He can't eat pies...

He can't sleep.

He's numb to pain...

But remember what Tucker said.

He'll hypnotize Al

so he can learn more about him.

Al might be dreaming now.

You're right.

And eating a huge apple pie

in his dream!

He's big, so it would have to be large.

That's weird. It would be wide!

You think so?

More? Have a tiny slice.

Hey!

I feel hot all over...

Maybe your soul is rejoining your body...

Or...

Yes?

Or maybe...

you're losing your false memories.

False memories?

Not your soul.

Many alchemists successfully

implanted false memories.

You mean, my memories are made up?

It's a natural assumption...

but you might be an exception.

I feel dizzy...

False memories...

What?

Get up!

What?

Winry!

Your bag!

But we're not in Barns yet...

- Show me!

- What?

The photo Tucker gave you!

Here.

It's him.

Doctor Marcoh!

Winry!

Wait up, Winry.

Hi, excuse me!

Did you see this man just now?

No.

Just a minute.

Can I see that again?

Sure.

It's Dr. Mauro from the hospital

over there.

He looks older than this.

Hello?

Is Dr. Marcoh here?

What do you want?

Why do you know that name?

Calm down, Dr. Marcoh.

I'm never going back.

Sorry about that.

I thought they'd come to take me back.

They?

You helped the Military

research the Stone...

Is that somehow related?

Never mind the Military's schemes.

But please.

Tell me this.

Does the Philosopher's Stone exist?

You should go.

Sorry?

You transmuted before, without a circle.

Did you transmute a human?

And open the Gate of Truth...

That's why I'm looking for the Stone.

Listen to me.

Stay away from the Stone for your sake.

I need it even if it costs my life!

Play with the devil

and you'll end up in hell.

I've already been to hell!

How cruel...

I lost a life.

What is she?

It's been a long time, Marcoh.

So, you've been hiding here.

Lust.

I won't go back.

You won't have to.

You're no longer needed.

You!

Too slow.

Ed!

Winry!

Winry!

Stop squeaking...

Fullmetal boy.

Be quiet...

and I'll let you live.

You'll make a fine sacrifice.

But you're worthless.

Don't!

I'm okay.

Dr. Marcoh!

Keep this.

The Philosopher's Stone...

To transmute...

the Stone.

Did you transmute the Stone?

Laboratory...

Number 5.

Lab Number 5...

Dr. Marcoh?

Doctor?

It's okay.

I'll deal with the mess.

But...

I'll ask the Military Police for help.

Hurry. You finally have a crucial clue.

Go and make sure Al is okay.

The Philosopher's Stone...

It exists!

Mr. Tucker!

Mr. Tucker?

Huh?

Al?

Nina?

Hey, you're back.

I just got back now.

I want to consult you about something...

Where's Al?

I think he'll wake up soon.

Look at this.

I succeeded!

A chimera that communicates.

Listen.

That boy is...

Edward.

Ed...

...ward.

Yes.

Very good.

Incredible! It really speaks.

Yes.

Just in time for the evaluation.

Finally...

the Military will recognize my talent.

Edward.

Edward!

Ed, come and play with me!

Mr. Tucker.

Yes?

When did your chimera research...

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