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Edward blinked as he appeared suddenly in front of his gate of truth. As Edward came face to blank face he stared into Truth, determined fire raged in his eyes.
"I take it you're here to retrieve your brother? Just how do you intend on pulling an entire human out of here? What's your payment? Do you intend to offer your own body?" Truth asked, his disoriented collaboration of voices questioning him thoroughly with his usual smirk on his otherwise blank face.
Edward smirked thrusting his recently regained right thumb behind him, "Yea i've got your payment right here, so go ahead and take it." he said confidently leaving Truth in an amazed expression, "This thing is my portal of truth, so i get to make the decision on how it's used, isn't that right?" Edward Smiled again brighter than before.
The expression didn't last as Truth started chuckling, raising his left hand to cover his face, "So it's come to that? and you're sure about this? You do realize you'll never be able to perform alchemy again without your portal?"
Edward looked away, "I'm aware of that. This portal, i know it holds every secret alchemy has to offer, however it's also led me astray. I saw the truth that lies within it, i became convinced i could solve everything with alchemy I couldn't have possibly been more wrong," Ed's expression grew grim, "It was just arrogance,"
Truth spoke again, "You're willing to cast it all aside? To lower yourself to a simple human?"
"What do you mean lower myself that's all I've ever been. Just a simple human who couldn't save a little girl with alchemy."
"You sure you'll be alright without it? Think carefully now."
Edward sported another smile, thinking of everyone who supported his journey and stood back in the ruined Central. "Who even needs alchemy when i've got them?"
Truth smiled, "YOU'VE DONE IT! THAT'S THE RIGHT ANSWER!" Ed smiled about to clap his hands to transmute the portal before, "However," Ed stopped suddenly shocked and fearful, "I have a proposition for you," Ed's shock turned quickly into interest as he relaxed back into a normal standing pose.
"Go on," He said.
"Another world, similar to your's, is in a bit of trouble. A woman by the name of Salem is trying to bridge your worlds together, only briefly however. Her goal is to gain ultimate power and wipe out mankind." Truth sighed, "Honestly i don't know why she would want to destroy such beautiful creatures."
"Sounds alot like father," Edward chuckled, "But what do you mean by another world?"
Truth laughed, "Ah yes i suppose i was getting a little ahead of myself there. I guess it would be best to call it an alternate universe." Ed was slightly shocked but still composed. "Humans there call it Remnant. They have advanced to far greater technologically than that of your world. The humans are far more... prejudice towards other races though, especially a human/animal hybrid species." he laughed lowly.
Edward pondered the news carefully, "So where do i fall into the picture?" His shock now completely faded.
"I thought that would be obvious." Ed shrugged, a smile on his face. Truth laughed once more and continued, "I want you to help them out, i'll even let you keep your alchemy if you succeed." Ed was taken aback. He carefully thought it over. His morales strongly conflicting with his desire to see his brother again.
"Would i be able to take Alphonse?" Ed questioned seriously.
Truth laughed almost sadistically, "I'm afraid to inform you that his body would not be able to survive the trip, your arm probably wouldn't either. Universal travel is… Shall i say, taxing. That is unless he opted to continue temporarily in some kind of... protective shell." He smiled again.
Ed was torn. On one hand he could go through the journey alone, but then alphonse would be waiting even longer to be home. On the other hand he could bring his beloved brother with him, however casing his soul to be trapped in that cold prison without the warmth of touch.
"I'll even give you back your automail arm back if you'd like." Truth said breaking Ed's concentration.
"I'll go, i can't speak for Al however." Ed said finally coming to a decision.
"Ah, young Alphonse has already given me his answer. I'll see you two soon i suppose." and with that Edward's arm was deconstructed, yet again replaced by his familiar automail. The gate behind him swung open grabbing his body pulling him into the portal. Pain enveloped, causing Edward to cry out in pain, screaming loudly. as he was reconstructed in an unfamiliar forest area.
He crashed down to the earth and passed out, his wounds from the battle with father suddenly to much to bear. Before the darkness consumed him completely he heard an all too familiar echoey voice behind him say, "Brother?"
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