Metallic Hearts [FullMetal Alchemist Episode Forty-Six: Human Transmutation
You and Al followed Tucker to the basement as we whispered incoherent words. p
Al: "We've worked hard to gain back what we lost. That's still the only thing that matters to us." Tucker dropped Nina into a tub of water in the middle of an array. p
Shou: "Now alls I need is the Philosopher's Stone." p
Al: "How did you know we had it!" p
Shou: "It's simple. By looking at Archer's wounds I knew exactly what had happened in Lior. Especially since Scar was there. Now let me see it." Tucker set his hand on Al and he glowed for a moment. p
Al: "Please don't touch me. I am the Philosopher's Stone." p
Shou: "Of course, I can teach you how to use the Stone. But in return I want you to grant me it's power. You know your brother is really a genius. He thought of that seven point array, thought it out right on the spot. He knew that this complex array is the only way to activate the Philosopher's Stone." p
Al: "So he knew, he was just trying to protect me." p
Shou: "Will you come over here, please?" Al stepped into an array. p
You: "Al!" A couple of vines constricted your arms and legs so you couldn't run to Al. You were too preoccupied to notice the water spilling over the floor. p
Sloth: "Congratulations Tucker. A perfect Chimera. Don't worry, I didn't come all the way here to take that soulless doll away from you. It takes a very strong will to attach a soul. I'm sure you were aware, that's why it wasn't possible for you. Come now you two, it is time for us to go. We can't have that long awaited Philosopher's Stone erode anymore." p
Al: "Erode?" He looked down to see a chunk of his armor missing.