Metallic Hearts [FullMetal Alchemist Part Thirty-Two: Dante Of The Deep Forest
Al ran forward and went to punch Wrath when Izume tackled Wrath, pulling him out of the way. Wrath then transmuted some of her clothes to his arm to wrap around her to through her into Winry and then slipped some of the cloth inside Al's left arm socket. Wrath was now able to control him and Al grabbed you by the hair and lifted you up. p
Al: "Lita, I'm sorry, it's not me!" p
Wrath: "And now we'll get rid of this useless little whore." p
Ed: "What did you just say!!!" p
Al: "No, you won't." Al grabbed onto the cloth and ripped it out. Wrath screamed and Al immediately dropped you and ran towards Wrath. Al went to punch him. "Lita, you said a Homunculus couldn't do Alchemy, but this one's different somehow, and I think I know what that is. He can transmute his body into different materials. By forming a circle with his left arm and right leg. Because he's a Homunculus, he can shape shift his body. But real reason he can perform Alchemy is." p
Izume: "Because he has Edwards limbs." p
Al: "This power isn't yours. It was stolen from my brother. His arm and leg, give them back." And Al broke off the piece of stone at the end of Wrath's arm he had used to stop Al's punch. When he did Wrath expanded it to ram into Al who flew backwards. Both Wrath and Ed transmuted the ground into swords. p
You: "Al, you have to stop." p
Al: "What do you mean? Are you defending this Homunculus? He isn't human." You growled at him but turned back to Wrath and Ed's fight. p
You: "Human or not, he's Izume's problem, not ours. If you remember what he said, Homunculi are created through what Al?" p
Al: "Human Transmutation?" p
You: "Uh huh. That means there is a Homunculus out there with our name on it." Ed had just knocked Wrath's sword out of his hand and tackled Wrath, sticking his Transmuted arm beside his head. p
Wrath: "So, what exactly do you want Edward?" p
Ed: "What's mine?" p
Wrath: "Possibly, but I can probably guess what you really want. Something that you want to be yours." Wrath smirked in your direction and Ed growled. "You're a very possessive boy Edward, but these aren't yours anymore. Losing your limbs was a price you paid, but you must have gotten something in return? So, what price are you willing to pay to get them back and take them from me. Possibly her?" p
Ed: "Shut up!" p
Wrath: "It's true!" Wrath said loudly enough for everyone to hear. "You would trade Lita's soul just to get your limbs back!" Al gasped and stared at you. You felt as though you had been hit with a ton of bricks. Ed pulled his arm back and went to stab him when Izume created a Transmutation. Sloth and Envy were running along a mountaintop when a huge explosion caught their attention. A huge crack was created and Al ran forward to pull Ed back up. p
Izume: "You are not to get involved in this, I command you. The boy is my Sin and mine alone to bear." Izume threw up more blood and Wrath ran off. You ran after him, Al stood up and ran after you. p
Ed: "Winry, make sure Izume is okay." p
Winry: "Wait a minute she told you guys to stop." p
You: "Hey wait!" Wrath stopped a moment. "Did Ed really say that?" p
Wrath: "Yep, rather greedy don't you think?" And he ran off. Al and Ed ran up to you and you all continued the chase. You stopped when you saw the Fuhrer and his Secretary standing at the edge of the forest. p
Fuhrer: "Funny running into you here. You trained on this island as a child isn't that right?" p
You: "Yes, but what are you two doing here?" p
Fuhrer: "It seems we are searching for the same thing." p
You: "The Homunculus?" p
Fuhrer: "Yes, I heard that is what the enemy is calling itself. Tell me, how do you know of this subject? Do you know how they say a Homunculus is born? According to ancient Alchemic text if a Homunculus actually exists at all it is because it is born by an Alchemist when someone attempts a Human Transmutation. Your father wrote about it in his research as well." p
You: "That's good to know, but our reasons are our business." p
Fuhrer: "All right then. But if that boy that Lieutenant Colonel Frank Archer found is really a Homunculus, then that means someone attempted a Human Transmutation. And that is definitely my business, Metal Cat." p
Secretary: "Human Transmutation is forbidden. Any culprits will be punished severely. Do any of you know who might have done this?" p
Al: "Shouldn't we be worrying about the Homunculus?" p
Secretary: "Our men are already on his trail." p
You: "Sorry, we don't know anything. Now, if you don't mind, we're in a hurry." And you walked back into the forest. p
Bradley: "I think we fooled them." He turned back into Envy. p
Sloth: "Well, it wasn't that hard." She opened her top and Wrath was floating in her water-like body. "Dear, Wrath. That makes all seven of us." p
Envy: "Now, I think it's time we paid the old woman a visit. Lucky for us it's close. I think we need to talk to her about Greed." p
Sloth: "Why Greed?" p
Envy: "Because a long time ago, she's the one that created him."
With Scar
Scar: "But why? Why would you tell my brother that heresy." p
Man: "Your brother had a great thirst for knowledge, I was simply doing my duty to quench it. Yes, the only thing I did was hand down the ancient history of our normal people." p
Scar: "Do you know what you've done!" p
Man: "The question is do you? Never forget Ishbalan, inside here they are still alive. Countless souls waiting." p
Leo: "He's here!" Leo and Rick ran into the tent breathing heavily.
With Master
Master: "Due to circumstances beyond our control we were forced to leave our encampments. As ht leader of my tribe I take full responsibilities for this." p
Hawkeye: "New residents have been established for you and your people in the south. You will all be taken there shortly. Tell your people they are not to resist. But before we leave, all of your people must be registered. By face and by name." p
Master: "I see, so you're on a man hunt." p
Hawkeye: "You may begin." p
Yoki: "Do be careful, I'm sure I saw that homicidal maniac in the crowd. Even if he doesn't resist is the reward still the same?" p
Mustang: "You better not be wrong." Yoki growled and walked forward, grabbing a woman by the arm. p
Yoki: "Damn it, where is he? I know you're hiding him. Tell me, you scum!" Two of the Ishbalan men walked up on either side of him. "What's this? You buffoons better back off, I'm protected by the. . ." He was unable to continue his declaration as a bullet pierced his forehead. p
Breda: "He's been shot!" p
Fuery: "But I didn't hear a gun!" Multiple shots hit Yoki and the soldiers got scared, and started firing into the crowd. p
Roy: "No, hold your fire!" p
Havok: "Hold your fire, you bastards!" Havok grabbed onto their guns and pushed them towards the sky. p
Master: "Everyone please stay calm. Who shot that man?" p
Lust: "It's all happening again, another massacre." p
Gluttony: "I can't take this anymore!" p
Man: "Yeah, they're right! I refuse to hide in fear any longer!" p
Man 2: "Too many of our friends have been slaughtered!" p
Man 3: "Death to the military dogs!" The crowd started throwing rocks at the soldiers, one hitting Hawkeye, another hitting Breda. p
Roy: "Time for crowd control, Lieutenant. What are you waiting for? I need you to cover me right now. And clean that mess off your forehead would you?" p
Izume: "It's a shame. When a teacher is as misguided as her students. Ed, Al, Lita, despite my sins I have to draw the line. You can no longer study under me. I didn't teach you Alchemy so you could echo my mistakes. Destroy your own bodies and disrupt the worlds flow. I won't stand for your fighting either." p
Ed: "We appreciate all that you've taught us. Please take care of yourself." You all walked down the street. p
Winry: "This can't be the end. Do you really want to leave on bad terms like this?" You stopped at the train station. p
Ed: "Take care, Sig." p
Sig: "Goodbye you three. Make sure you stop by next time you're here." p
Ed: "I don't think we're exactly welcome." p
Sig: "Idiots. Now that you are no longer Izume's students, you're free to start a real relationship with her. As equals." p
Winry: "That's right. You don't have to feel constrained anymore. You could be friends." p
Ed: "Oh, Damnit, Al we can't leave yet." Ed and Al ran back to Izume's house. p
Winry: "And what's your story?" Your glare was so fierce she cowered behind Sig. p
You: "Shut it. Good riddance as far as I'm concerned."
With Ed
Ed: "Izume, we need a lead! You can help us turn our bodies back to the way they were. We won't take no for an answer." p
Izume: "Leave!" She threw a knife at Ed's head. p
Ed: "We're not leaving!" p
Al: "Not without knowing how to make a Philosopher's Stone without a human sacrifice. It's our only chance." p
Izume: "Leave!" p
Both: "We won't leave!" p
Izume: "Then I'll cut you off!" p
Ed: "Do what you will." p
Al: "We won't go. There must be a way to send a Homunculus back to the other side." p
Izume: "That is none of your concern. I told you the child is my responsibility." p
Ed: "We're willing to bear your sins with you! So you can help us bear ours." p
Izume: "Little brats."
With Archer
Archer: "Are you keeping a close eye on the Elric Brothers and that girl? Keep up a strict surveillance and inform me of any new developments." p
Armstrong: "You're back to them, sir?" p
Archer: "We have no choice. I have reports that the Fuhrer has in fact traveled south conducting his own investigation on the Homunculus. It completely contradicts what we were told yesterday." p
Armstrong: "So, if the Fuhrer has made it his direct responsibility to track down the Homunculus " p
Archer: "Then we have to make it our highest priority to track every move those three make, because there is a chance they will lead us right to another Chimera. And Kimbley too. Let's go."
Armstrong: "Sir."
With Greed
The group was walking through a dense forest path when Greed suddenly stopped and looked around. p
Greed: "I have a bad feeling about this place."
Law: "And what's that?" p
Greed: "Just go back to the Devil's Nest." p
Lizard Man: "You're not going out there alone are you?" p
Greed: "I'm just curious about something." And he leapt into the trees and disappeared.
With Izume
Izume: "Very well, Al. You say you have no memory of the other side of the Gate, correct?" p
Al: "That's right." p
Izume: "Then maybe your body is still there along with all of your memories. But it sure wont be easy to retrieve them now." p
Ed: "Of course it won't but we're up to the task. With the Philosopher's Stone we may be able to open the Gate again, but this time ignore the Principle Of Equivalent Exchange." p
Izume: "Equivalency? Tell me, do you really believe in that Principle, Ed?" p
Al: "Of course he does. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. It's not just the law of Alchemy; it's the law of the entire world." p
Izume: "You do a great job reciting it, but my son lost his life before he was born. And what has he received in return? Absolutely nothing. There was no equivalency. Apparently I'm not much of a teacher at all. Mason!" p
Mason: "Yes!" Mason appeared in the window. p
Izume: "Show them the way to Dante's house. They're taking a trip there tomorrow to pick up my medicine. Enjoy the trip it should be educational." The next day you, Ed and Al trudged up a small hill. p
Al: "I wonder what Dante is like?" p
You: "She's a world renowned pharmacist." You all stopped in front of a huge mansion. "Hello, anyone home?" A woman opened the door and bowed. p
???: "We've been expecting you. Dante's anxious to meet you." p
You: "Lyra." p
Lyra: "I apologize for my actions when we last met. Dante was kind enough to let me stay here as her apprentice. One day I hope to be a great Alchemist just like her." p
Al: "Wait, I didn't know that Dante was an Alchemist." p
Lyra: 'The best. After I met you, Lita, in Youswell I knew I had to improve my skills and become a better Alchemist." p
You: "Well, you've sure done a 180." p
Dante: "It's open." p
Lyra: "They have arrived." p
Dante: "I've been waiting for you Alphonse, Edward, Lita Elric." p
You: "Oh, I'm not an Elric." p
Dante: "But you were raised by them? I've heard what is going on, come I'll make a fresh batch of medicine." p
You: "What is your relationship with Izume?" p
Dante: "I was her teacher a long time ago. I taught her everything she knows about Alchemy." p
You: "I never knew that." p
Al: "That makes you our teachers teacher." p
Dante: "Yes, I suppose so." p
Greed: "I'll be damned, how did I get so lucky? I just stopped by to see an old friend and whom should I find in her mansion? Well, as long as I'm here, I should have some fun."
At The Devil's Nest
Kimbley: "You're a former State Alchemist. Don't tell me you don't want it too." p
Dorochet: "We got a message from Greed. He's got a job for us." p
Kimbley: "Why don't you think it over for a while." Tucker gasped as his drink exploded.
With You
Al: "Dante, if I may ask, what made you want to become an Alchemist?" Dante was clipping herbs out of her garden. p
Dante: "A number of reasons, maybe some foolish. But the most important reason is that I wanted to help people. Humans need Alchemy more than they'll ever know. But it doesn't mean Alchemy is necessary for life, but it can provide valuable relief to those who need it. And I enjoy making people happy. Rewarding them for their hard efforts in life. Providing a balance if you would." p
You: "Equivalency." p
Dante: "That's right. You can only achieve happiness if you put forth an equal amount of effort. There's no greater truth." p
Al: "Dante, what do you think of the Philosopher's Stone?" p
Dante: "Why? Are you looking for it?" p
Al: "N-No, I was just curious." p
Dante: "Everyone that has gone looking for the Philosopher's Stone has found nothing but unhappiness in the end. I wonder if mankind is truly ready to handle such a powerful thing. You really look like your father, Ed. I knew him very well. Hohenheim of Light is what he was called. He sought after the Philosopher's Stone as well." p
You: "Tell us more." p
Dante: 'Do you know where your father is living now?" p
Ed: "I don't care." Ed stood up and walked outside. p
Greed: 'They're separated, great; handle it just like we planned. Nice and easy, let's go. Time for fun." A pebble landed in front of Ed's foot and it exploded. Ed looked up to see Kimbley tossing another in his hand. p
Ed: "You again?" He hadn't noticed Greed come up behind him. He jumped out of the way just in time before Greed could punch him. "Damn you!" Ed punched him square in the cheek and he didn't even move. p
Greed: "Are you surprised? I call it the ultimate shield." Greed punched him back and Ed crashed to the ground. You looked up as Lyra screamed. Al ran to the door and watched as Lyra collapsed. You turned around to see a man holding Dante with a knife to her throat. p
Bido: "We don't plan on harming anyone if you cooperate." p
Marta: "Hello there." Two more came up behind Al. p
Al: "Who are you?" p
Marta: "We're kidnappers." p
Al: "Who are you kidnapping?" You almost fell over. p
You: "I'm gonna ask you a simple question Al?" An anime vein growing bigger on your forehead. p
Al: "Yes, Lita?" Al looked extremely scared. p
You: "Are you retarded, who do you think they are kidnapping?" p
Law: "I'm sorry but you're going to have to come with us now." p
Al: "But Lita taught me never to go anywhere with strangers." You smiled, you had taught him that. p
Dorochet: "Don't be stupid, how old are you?" p
Al: "Almost seventeen." p
Dorochet: "If you're that old you should be able to think for yourself by now, am I right? Listen kid, if you ever want to be a man, then you have to act like one. You can't let your girlfriend run your life forever, right?" p
Al: "Right, I should think and act for myself." p
Dorochet: "So we're clear you're gonna. . ." Al slammed his hand on the guys head. p
Al: "I decided not to go with strangers."