Special Tribunal Court of Amestris

Central City, Central Sector

Official transcript for case no. 331011/f800

Defense: "We now call upon, Edward Elric, also known as the Fullmetal Alchemist for testimony."

There are whispers and the rustle of papers around the court as the witness is brought in.

Officer: "For the people of Amestris and under threat of death do you swear to speak only truths while you are before this court?"

Edward Elric: "I swear."

Officer: "Then take the stand."

Edward Elric sits in the witness chair.

Edward Elric: "So, who's first?"

Council Premier: "You will first be questioned by the prosecution and then the defense. You are advised not to speak out of turn Mr. Elric."

Edward Elric nods and directs his attention to the prosecutor.

Prosecutor: "Mr. Elric, you are currently incarcerated, is that correct?"

Edward Elric: "Yes sir."

Prosecutor: "Have you been told of the charges against you?"

Edward Elric: "No sir."

Prosecutor: "Do you deny making a deal before being taken into custody which spared the testimony of Ms. Rockbell and Mr. Elric?"

Edward Elric: "I don't see what that has to do with anything."

Prosecutor: "Just answer the question Mr. Elric."

Edward Elric: "No."

Prosecutor: "No, you didn't make a deal or no you don't deny making one."

Edward Elric: "No, I don't deny making one."

Prosecutor: "Have you made any other deals?"

Edward Elric: "No."

Prosecutor: "Are you aware of any other deals made on your behalf?"

Edward Elric: "No."

Prosecutor: "I would like for the Tribunal Court to please examine exhibit A, the agreement put in place with Mr. Mustang's defense counsel on Edward Elric's behalf. Could the witness also be provided a copy?"

A stack of papers is handed out, including to Edward Elric.

Edward Elric: "You bastard." The comment is directed at Mr. Mustang.

Prosecutor: "Edward Elric, is this court to believe that you had no prior knowledge of this agreement?"

Edward Elric: "I was not aware of this agreement."

Prosecutor: "If you had been aware of this agreement, would you still have agreed to testify?"

Edward Elric: "THERE WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN AN AGREEMENT!" Edward Elric rises out of his chair.

Defense: "Objection, that is speculative."

Council Premier: "Objection assented. Withdraw the question, please. Mr. Elric, take your seat."

Edward Elric sits back down.

Prosecutor: "Mr. Elric, if this agreement were to be made null and void, what would happen to your incarceration agreement?"

Edward Elric: "DON'T TOUCH THEM!" Edward Elric stands again and points at Mr. Mustang. "HOW COULD YOU DO THIS?!"

Council Premier: "Mr. Elric!"

Edward Elric: "WHAT ABOUT YOUR COUNTRY?! WHAT ABOUT YOUR GOALS?!"

Guards have taken Edward Elric by the arms and are pulling him out of the courtroom. He is still screaming accusations at Mr. Mustang.

Edward Elric: "WHAT ABOUT EVERYONE WHO DIED FOR YOUR AMBITIONS?! YOU CAN'T DO THIS?! LET GO OF ME?! I WANT TO SEE MY BROTHER! WINRY?! COLONEL, PLEASE!?"

Mr. Elric's voice becomes muffled as he is escorted away. This reporter was unable to make out anything else.

Council Premier: "Let's take a quick recess to give Mr. Elric time to calm down and then we'll resume questioning."