Bluebird's Illusion Guide

This page will walk you through how to get to the 'Roy Ending' with translations. For the brief guide click [here].

• 1st Day
• 2nd Day
• 3rd Day
• 4th Day
• 5th Day
• 6th Day
• 7th Day (holiday)
• 8th Day+ (the search)
• In the basement

Note: Again I did not translate this, midnightbanshee did, so any comments or questions on this should be directed to her.

NOTE: There are many parts where Ed has the option to go anywhere he wants in the headquarters. He will talk to certain people depending on where you (the player) want him to go. As it's not possible to list all the possible conversations he has with everyone in the Roy ending, what you see here will be how *I* played this ending. Hence it may be different when *you* play it. For the purposes of completeness, see the other endings to find out what other possible conversations Ed has with everyone. So however you choose to play it, you'd get the conversations I've written down at some point.

(Butting in on midnightbanshee's walkthrough right now, well I have collaborated all those conversations, or tried to, when ed goes around the home or work. See the conversation page. ^-^ Yeah, it was pretty hard, so you better be thankful! >:D But for this ending just go through how Midnight Banshee goes through it or you might not get the right ending.)

 

See [here].

Ed: "..........................Zzzz......what's....the...matter...it's......bright....Zzzz....Al....curtains.....Zzzz.....don't....Al.....Al? Ha~ ...Nng....did I forget to close the curtains last night.....no....it's still early....gonna go back to sleep...Al? He's ironing the clothes?"

Al: *from a distance* Brother! Are you up yet? Brush your teeth and wash your face!

Breakfast is ready!

Ed: I know! Coming right now --- (and then to himself) I really wish.....we can always be like this....

(later on...)

Ed: Alright, it's about time I went out! Hm? Where's my jacket?




Ed can't find his military jacket. Al hands it over to him, and he notices that it's one size smaller. "Eh....did it shrink?"



"Haha.....don't be silly...."
"Al....you made changes to it...?"
"As long as it fits you, then it's okay."
"Al....did you stay up all night to do this?!"
"This....well....it didn't really take me a long time to do!" *blushes*
"Al.....thank you."



As they leave the house, Ed wonders why Al is going out with him today.

"Eh, Al, you're going out as well?"
"Yes, I need to go to the market! Today's Tuesday, so the vegetables and meat are cheaper.

If I buy them today, I can save some money!"
"Save money....Al~"
"Hm?"
"You're really like a housewife!"

"Brother~~~ I guess you don't want to eat dinner tonight, huh?"

"Al.....don't be mad at me!"






As they walk to the headquarters, Al remarks this is the first time they've gone out

together this early. Ed smirks and says, "Really....Don't you feel so honoured, to be able

to walk beside such an important person like me~~"



"Brother.....speaking of which, don't you usually ride to the Central Headquarters with

Colonel Musta--- no, the General? Why have you been walking to work recently? It's not like

our house is near the Headquarters..."



"Al!"

"Brother....did I.....say something wrong..."

"Actually...walking to work is a good thing! I....I can train my body....I really like it!"

"Re...really....really....."

*scene switches to the residential area*




"....then....Brother....I need to go this way now...."

"Then I'm going that way! Be safe!"

"Yup....see you tonight!"

"Okay! I'm going now!"




"Good bye...."



When Ed reaches the front of the headquarters, the guard hands him a letter from Roy.

"Good morning, Colonel Elric!"

"Mmm...good morning..."

"Ah right, the General was just asking about you..."



"Asking about me?!"

"He asked whether you arrived for work already....right, he also left you a note..."

"Shred it for me!"

"What?"




"I SAID SHRED IT FOR ME!!!"

"Yes....yes!!!"



"Thank you! And if he asks you next time, just tell him you don't know!"



"Yes....."

When Edward leaves, the guard says to himself, "But can I really say that...."

The receptionist talks to you, but it isn't that important. She will talk to you everyday saying the same things. To see the translations go here: [link]

During work, Ed's complaining about having too much to do:

"Sigh------ today I'll need to face those documents again...."

But then he cheers up:

".....never mind. At least if I'm here I won't have to see that bastard's face!"


He enters into the Fuhrer's office, apologizing for being late.

"Sorry.....I'm late.....you...why are you here?!"

"Good morning, Mr. Secretary....ah....no....I shouldn't call you that since you're still rather young....how about "little Secretary"....."

"WHY ARE YOU HERE?!!!!!!!!!!"

"Ah....I invited him here."
"Fu....Fuhrer...."

"I just thought that having another person to drink tea with me would be a pleasurable past time, so I invited Mustang over....so he could drink tea with me...ah, Colonel Elric....can I ask you to bring the china over directly from the department every morning when you brew the tea?"

"Yes....wait....did you say 'everyday'.....?"

"Yes -- I've heard people say you can brew tea ----Mustang and I do wish to try it......"

"Me....me?!"

"Is that not possible?"

"No....No....."

Roy: "Then I'll be waiting in anticipation!"

Ed: "I.....I understand!"

20 minutes later....


Ed: "The tea is ready.....you really want to drink it?"
Roy: Well, if I won't feel sick afterwards....
Ed: "That I can't guarantee!"

King Bradley: "I still have faith in your tea brewing abilities..."
Roy: "...and we shouldn't waste such expensive tea leaves either."

Ed: "Should I serve the tea?"

King Bradley: "Please do..."

Roy: "I hope you won't disappoint us..."

Pour tea to Roy first. Afterwards, King Bradley will thank Ed. (The top choice is to pour tea for the Furher, the bottom, Roy)

Roy: "This tea.....no, I should say.....Colonel Elric's tea brewing techniques.....have room for improvement...."

Ed: "....Then I'm really sorry!"

King Bradley: "I think, with more practice, there'll definitely be an improvement!"
Ed: "I....I understand....."
King Bradley: "Then, everyone please go back to your work."
Ed: "Yes..."
Roy: "Then I'll take my leave now."

When Ed goes to Roy's office to find some documents for the Fuhrer, he sees a picture of Roy and Hughes on the desk.





"Ah! This....is a photo with Mr. Hughes..."

In the background, Hawkeye is telling Roy to get back to his work.

Roy comes back and asks what Ed wants. "I understand.....eh? Oh, so our Mr. Secretary is here -- is there something you want?"

"I'm just here to get some documents...speaking of which....shouldn't you clean your desk up a bit?"

"Ah, but I already clean my desk everyday - I'm someone who loves a clean environment!"

"Really.......Lieutenant Hawkeye, I've already got the documents, so I'm leaving now."

As Ed leaves, and murmurs to himself, �That picture is probably the only thing you ever clean everyday."

It's about lunch time. Ed remembers Hawkeye wanted to see him about something. They talk about Alphonse settling down in their new home. Hawkeye tells him that as a brother, he needs to help Al more around the house. Ed agrees, embarrassed.

After the conversation with Hawkeye, Ed can go anywhere he wants. If he chooses to go to the resources room, he'll meet Farman, who's studying for the next State Alchemist exam. When he was younger, he failed it, and now he wants to try again. The reason for his failure was because he failed the psychology exam, and he mentions that for every alchemist, mental stability and concentration are very important.


At the end of the day, Ed says, ".....Hmm.....after I finish with these documents, that should be about it....."





Then King Bradley appears and asks if Ed's getting used to his work as Secretary. Ed answers in the affirmative. King Bradley then asks if Ed has anything special planned.

"...because recently there have been some uprisings in the west, which is why the documents that need to be handled have increased..."

"Yes..."

"So, can I ask you to work overtime?"



"Eh?"

"Hoho, if I have your help, I'm sure I can get these documents done on time."

"I......."

Then you get 2 options - to work overtime or not. It doesn't matter which Ed chooses. To see translations: [overtime] [go home].

 

Ed gets home:




"Finally home.....I'm really hungry....hm? This smell~~~"

He enters the house. "Al, I'm back~~~ I'm really hungry! When can we have dinner?!"

Al replies, "Brother, you're back~~~ dinner's ready. Go wash your hands..."

"It smells great~~~"

"Brother! Didn't I tell you to wash your hands already?"

"Yes... yes... I know...."




At dinner....



"What is this....looks delicious....mmm.....it tastes nice too....but....this colour and taste..."



"You're talking about that....that's fried milk."

"Fried milk?! I....I...actually ate it...."



"Brother! You're not allowed to spit it out! Since you've already put it in your mouth, you should eat it!"

"Hnng.....nng.....finally...."





"Brother....are my culinary skills......that bad....."

"No, no it's not...actually.....it's......it's not.....not that bad....it's just that....the ingredient used...."



"It's because you don't drink milk, so today I had to ask the boss of the dairy foods store....so he told me this Eastern dish.....I thought....Brother would like it...." [Note: fried milk is actually a Chinese dish. It's also my favourite food. ^__^]

"Al....I understand."

"Brother, you.....you're really eating it?"




"Actually.....actually it's....no that bad...."

"Really? Brother, you really can eat it...?"

"Yes....it's alright...."



"Next time, let's try other recipes! We'll definitely find one that Brother likes!"

"This.....this....Al...thank you...."

"After dinner, you can't go straight to sleep! You need some exercise!"

"Yes....yes..."


Just go straight to Ed's bedroom and go to sleep. Do not talk to Al. You'll get an option to confirm whether or nor Ed should sleep. He'll then go, "A lot of things happened today~~ I should sleep earlier~~"

(top option is to go to sleep)

Perhaps this is...
The beginning of a nightmare...

"No.....Zzzzz......Zzzzz......no....cow......don't....don't come over...NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!"



"A....a dream......good thing it was just a dream....definitely because I ate that strange thing last night....hmm? That's...."

*goes to the living room*

"Al....Al!"
"Hm? Brother, you woke up by yourself? I was about to call you..."

It seems Ed woke up because he heard Al singing.



"But Al......I thought you were tone deaf!"
"......."
"......."
"Brother...."
"Umm...."
"You're the one who's tone deaf!"
"How can it be me?"
"Of course it’s you! When we were in primary school, everytime we were in music class, you'd run away!"
"I did not!"
"Did too!"
"Did not!"
"Did!"
"........"
"........"
"........"
"........"
"....Zzzzzzz....."
"Brother!!! Don't sleep whole standing up!!!!"
"Aiii..........I did not."
"Never mind.....as long as you're up now."


Then later on, Ed says, "Actually, there's something I want to say.....your singing…..it sounds......" ....like it doesn't belong to you
"Brother, what are you trying to say?"
"Nothing....nothing...."

As Ed continues to eat, he suddenly chokes on the food. Al chides him for talking while eating.

"I just wanted to ask you what this is."
"Oh, this?"
"Mmm..."
"Brother, you like it?"
"It's....it's alright....Al....don't tell me....this is...."
"Brother, you're so smart....yes this is made from milk..."



"Al....are you trying to prank me...."
"Why would I do that....I just want Brother to get a bit more calcium!"



"Then....then thank you..."
"Brother....I think you're overreacting...ah yes, Brother..."
"Hm..?"
"I'll need your help later."

*scene changes to outside the house*

"Al...these are..."
"No more....I think that's all...."
"Al....I'm asking what these things are..."
"Brother, don't worry. They aren't very heavy..."
"Al....."



"What is it?"
"Fine, fine. So tell me, where do I put this rubbish?"
"What rubbish! How can you say that!"
"Eh.....not....not rubbish? But...look....these toys and books are already so old!"
"Of course!"
"I've collected these from the families close to us! Many of these things have been used for many years already!"
"Al...why do you need these things? If you wanted them, I could've bought them for you! Otherwise, you could have made them using alchemy! There's no need to go around asking for these things no one wants..."
"These aren't things that no one wants!!! To many children, these are treasures!!!!"
"Al.....you....calm down a bit...."
"I'm sorry, Brother. It was me who didn't explain things clearly...Brother, do you know there's an orphanage that just opened nearby?"

"I know....I heard those children are those who lost their parents during war...."
"Because it just opened, so there are many things that haven't been prepared yet...that's why I went around the neighbourhood asking people for some things to donate..."
"Is that so! Then I'll help as well! Hmm...what should I make with alchemy..."
"That's alright, Brother!"
"Hm? Why? I thought you said those kids needed stuff...are you suspecting my abilities?"
"No...it's not that....see, even though these things are already quite old, but those kids treat them like treasure....it's not a matter of whether they're old or new; it's the hearts of those people who are willing to donate to those less fortunate that matters the most. That's why I didn't do much to fix these things..."

"Al.....I understand....then....[grins] let me, the Great Fullmetal Alchemist bring these things over to them!"
"Brother....I already asked you to do it before..."
"R-Really.....heh....heh....I...I'll go now..."
"Thank you for the trouble~"



He meets Roy at the front of the headquarters, where Roy comments how Ed's not looking very energetic today. Ed sarcastically thanks Roy for his concern and Roy says,"Oh, there's no need to be so gracious, considering our relationship is so special."
"What do you mean 'so special'?! Don't know what you're talking about..." =_=;
"Isn't that the case? But every morning I wait for your special service..."^_^
"What.....what are you talking about....hey wait.....I'm warning you.....don't talk nonsense...." *blushes*
"How would I be talking nonsense? Even though your techniques are rather poor, but generally speaking I still take a bit of pleasure in it..."XD
Ed: *wtf expression* >_O
"Still, I'd like your techniques to improve a little...then the Fuhrer and I would find it more pleasurable...."
"Shut up....do you know what you're talking about?!" T_T *walks away*
"Ah.....did he really become angry?"





Hawkeye: Did you really find that funny?
Roy: Isn't that a good thing….at least he's high in spirits now.
Hawkeye: I see....however, it would be wise of you to choose your words carefully.....after all, this is the entrance of the military headquarters [alternate translation: "government building"].
Roy: Oh, did I say something inappropriate?
Hawkeye: What do you think?
Guard: *blushes*
Roy: .....
Hawkeye: .....
Guard: ......
Hawkeye: ......
Roy: .....
Guard: Good....good morning, General!
Roy: Good morning.....ah yes, did you think there was anything wrong with what I said just now?
Hawkeye: .......
Guard: No.....no!
Roy: Very good! See....there was nothing inappropriate with my words.
Hawkeye: I understand! Then since that is the case, please start your work for today! There are about 80 piles of documents for you to take care of, and I hope you can get them done promptly.
Roy: =_=; I......I know.



Tea pouring time. Pour tea to Roy again. The Fuhrer praises Ed's tea brewing skills to have improved, while Roy remarks, "It'd be better if you didn't mistake soda powder as sugar!"

"Soda powder?! I didn't put in soda powder! I believe there is something wrong with your taste buds!"
"Oh really? But I don't think so..."
"If I really used soda powder, then how come the Fuhrer hasn't said anything?!"

Then the Fuhrer interrupts. "Colonel Elric, you did put in soda powder."

Ed: ".........."



Roy: "........"
King Bradley: "........"
Ed: "I apologize..."
King Bradley: "That's alright. I kind of like this taste."

Ed is surprised. Roy is speechless.



Ed: "R-really....."
King Bradley: "From now on you should experiment a bit more."
Ed: "I think.....we should leave it...."

Afterwards, go to the garden before lunch, where Roy will be sleeping under the tree.




Ed gets annoyed and says to himself  "What the hell....sleeping there.....that's *my* spot! Hey wait....those books.....Discussions on Alchemy, The History of Alchemy, Advanced Structural Studies!!!!!! I've been trying to find these books for so long.....so that's where they went! Hmmph! Taking all those books by himself! All right! I'll take them away.....oh, what's that?"


It's Hughes' weapon. ".....this is Mr. Hughes'....just as I thought...."

Ed takes away the books and meets Hawkeye. He "hints" to her that *someone* just saw Roy sleeping under the tree. As Hawkeye goes to fetch Roy, Ed chuckles and says "Heh....who told you to take my spot..."

Ed has free time and can go anywhere. I chose to go to Roy's office, where Ed asks Hawkeye for some paper clips and they find that Roy's been using them to bend them into little heart shapes. Roy comes back and Hawkeye tells him he shouldn't be treating State property as his toys. He agrees not to do it again, and Hawkeye continues, "....and I'd like you to explain this letter....." [I'm presuming this is a love letter, heh] and at this point Ed quickly says "Oops, it's my cue to go now!" and Roy's like, "No, wait, don't go...!!!!!"

At lunch, Ed can go anywhere he wants again. If he goes to the resting room, Havoc will be there. Havoc's in the break room because "the cafeteria's like a warzone right now and I don't want to go to war." Ed is relieved he didn't go either, and Havoc offers to share his lunch with him.  The latter making a remark about Ed being 17 and not having a girlfriend. Ed blushes, saying "What are you talking about? I don't think about that kind of strange thing!!!"
Havoc is surprised. "But you're already a man....how is thinking about that kind of thing strange?" He goes on to ask about Winry, and Ed blushes. "I....won't be thinking about this kind of thing right now. I.....just want to be with Al."



It's the end of the day. Ed's finishing off his work and prepares to leave. Suddenly, Envy appears briefly and hints to him that there is something wrong with Al's body:

"Go away!"
"Don't you wanna play? There's so many different kinds of pleasure you haven't tried before~"
"I don’t have that kind of time!"
"Of course....you need to go back to that precious brother of yours.....but then, who knows how much longer you can stay with him....."
"What are you talking about?!"
"You really don't know what I'm talking about? Oh, is it so late already? I have to go now, O-chibi-san~"
"Hey explain what you just said!"
"Next time~ o-chibi-san~"

Envy leaves.

When Ed leaves the military headquarters, he meets Hawkeye and Roy, who tell him there's someone going around murdering people. Roy points out that all the victims have blond hair. He tells Ed to be careful.

When Ed gets home, he notices Al's hand is hurt. Al says he hurt himself while helping out at the orphanage today. Ed is sad and asks if it's serious, to which Al laughs and says this sort of thing will heal in a few days.

During dinner, Al says his day was very productive. "In the morning, when a few aunties and I helped bring the donated things over to the orphanage, the children there were so happy! Afterwards, we helped clean up the house....even the children helped..."

Ed: "Even though you say they're helping, they're just being troublesome!"

"Brother, how can you say that?!"


After dinner, Ed should go straight to bed.

Ed's sick. Al tries to wake him up and discovers he has a fever and is coughing. He wants to call the doctor, but Ed says it's nothing, and that it was probably the blankets and summer that made him feel hot.



Ed acts enthusiastic during breakfast, but ends up coughing, worrying Al even more.

"Why....why do you have to force yourself!"

"Al...."
"I'm going to the Headquarters right now! You must stay at home and rest!!!"
"Al...there's no need..."
"Brother..."
"Making you worry like this...it's my fault...but I'm really....I'm really fine...there's still a lot of work waiting for me....Al.....you wouldn't want your brother to be an irresponsible person, right...."
"Brother..."

As they leave the house, Edward is surprised that Al is following him.

"I'm going to see you off to work!"
"See me off....Al, you really like to worry....I already said I'm fine...."
"If you won't let me, then I won't let you go to work!"
"Al..."
"Brother, it's your decision!"
"I understand.....then let's go...."
"Yes!"

As they walk to work, Al mentions they haven't done this in a long time already.

Upon seeing Ed's sad face, Al quickly says, "It's....it's not that I'm lonely or anything....I'm just..."
"I understand..."
"Brother..."
"If you're free this weekend, then let's go out together!"
"Brother....you.....at least get better first!"
"I'll definitely get better soon..."
"Yes....you definitely will..."

At the gate of the Headquarters, they meet Hawkeye, who asks Al why he's there.

"Miss Hawkeye....my brother....he...."
Edward interrupts. "It's just an ordinary flu....*cough* *cough*...."

"It looks serious, however..." Hawkeye observes.
"I told Brother to stay home and rest, but he said there are some important matters he needs to take care of, that's why...."
"I understand, Alphonse. Don't worry, I'll watch over your brother and make sure he takes care of himself!"
"Thank you, Miss Hawkeye!"

Edward's pouting. "I already said you didn't need to worry...."
"Brother, I'm leaving now. Take care of yourself! Goodbye, Miss Hawkeye!"

"Al really loves to worry...."
"You don't want to worry your brother, which is why you're forcing yourself..."
"I....that's not true...."
"Nonetheless, I've promised Alphonse, so I will watch over you!"

"Huh......no way....."
"Alright. Firstly - go to the break room! Colonel, please be good!"
"I....I understand..."

When Ed passes by the front desk, the receptionist asks whether he's alright and tells him not to force himself.


As Ed enters the Fuhrer's room to perform his daily tea-pouring duties, Roy says, "Oh? It seems our Secretary is not very energetic today..."

"It's....it's none of your business....uhhh...." *almost trips over*



"Be careful!"

"I'm alright...no need to hold me up...."
"Oh, I was afraid you'd break the china."
"....thank you for reminding me!"


The Fuhrer adds in to the conversation and says, "Colonel Elric, if you aren't feeling well, perhaps you should go home and rest. There is no need to force yourself."
"I'm alright....please drink the tea...."


Pour tea to Roy first. 

This time, Roy remarks that the tea is cold. Ed says that can't be, and Roy tells him to come over.

Ed: "..........!!!!!!!!!!!! What.....what are you doing....suddenly putting your hand...."

Roy: "So you are having a fever! Why aren't you at home resting?!"



"I...I know my own body...."

King Bradley: "General Mustang is right. Since you're not feeling too well, you should go home and rest."

"But....the work here..."

"I will find someone to help me! Now go!"
"I understand...."

Roy: "That's a good boy!"
Ed: "........"

After this, go to the front desk. Ed asks the receptionist to link him to Armstrong, who is based in the South. Armstrong is touched that Ed's bothered to call him. Ed tells him he's now the Fuhrer's secretary and that the Fuhrer has a message for him: that he's doing his job extremely well and that he should continue. After he hangs up, he apologizes to the receptionist for taking so much time. The receptionist reminisces about Hughes using the phone for "official purposes" when he would really just be talking about his family, and how it would make the General angry. "But," she continues, "everytime Mr. Hughes called him again, the General would pick up immediately. So even though he looked angry, in reality he would have that look of anticipation every single time....but....that was a long time ago. And there was a time when......oh! General!"

"What are you both talking about? May I join in?"

"Nothing! I need to work!"


During lunch, Ed can go anywhere he wants. If he goes to Roy's office, he'll see Roy sleeping. Ed wakes him up and tells him he's here to get the documents the Fuhrer needs. Roy finds it for him, "Ah....it's this one." Ed retorts, "You mean the one covered in your drool?!"
Lunch time. It automatically shifts to a conversation with Breda, who is very happy because lunch was very fulfilling. Ed agrees. Breda suggests they have a round of chess because it trains the mind and improves a strategic way of thinking. He then asks Ed what he and Al do in their spare time.

"What we do in our spare time......"
"Yeah! Such young and energetic kids....how can you both not have a hobby?"
"Perhaps it's because we were travelling all this time...so there wasn't time to have a hobby...."
"Then what about now? The both of you are settled down, and Alphonse has gotten his body back....there should be some time at least...."

"However...."
"It should be something free and easy, something you feel happy about...."
"If that's the case, then recently, Al's been cleaning the house and cooking...."
"Is that really a normal boy's hobby...."
"Umm....I guess so...."

When Breda finishes his lunch, he'll leave. Before he does, he'll tell Edward to take care of himself and to drink more water.

It's the end of the day. King Bradley asks Ed if he's feeling alright and Ed replies he feels a lot better. King Bradley asks if Ed can work overtime. Agree to work overtime.

"Mmm....so comfortable~~~"

"Hmm? It seems my flu is gone now! Is it because of Al's cooking?"

"Brother, how are you feeling today?"
"I'm all better~~~"
"That's great~~~ Then, Brother, you should get up and eat breakfast!"
"But....can't you treat a sick person a bit better and let me sleep a little while more?"
"Brother....didn't you just say you're all better...? Anyway, I've prepared breakfast already. Get up! get up~~~"
"I understand...."

At breakfast....


"Ahh! There's a lot for breakfast today~~ What's the cause for celebration?"
"It's not, Brother! This is also a formula for your flu. Because there are certain foods that can't be digested properly if you eat them in the evening, that's why I cooked them this morning."

"Al.....thank you."
"Brother, why are you so formal? If you want to thank me, then finish this!!!"
"ALL of it?!! Al...aren't you afraid I might get a stomache?"
"This....well.....heh heh....."

".....finally finished.....Al...I might recover from this flu, but get a bad stomache afterwards!"
"....of course not! Brother, you're really exagerrating. Don't you stress yourself out everyday at work? Eating a bit more doesn't matter."
"But....my buttons are about to burst.."
"But that's because you put them in the wrong way...."
"R-really....."
"And look at you....your collar's not even done properly. Come over here, I'll help you..."

"Don't treat me like a kid~~~"
"Brother, don't move around so much...uughh...."

"Al! Are you okay?"
"I....I'm fine! Brother, it's getting late! you should go quickly!"
"Are you really alright?"
"I'm fine..."
"....then I'm going now! If you don't feel well, then take a rest!"
"I understand, Brother..."



When Ed goes to work, he sees Hawkeye and asks why she looks so pale. Hawkeye tells him to go to the General's office to discuss the murder investigation. In the General's office, Roy is there waiting for him.


"You've come at the right moment, Fullmetal. This murder incident has caused a lot of trouble already, and I'm not in charge of this investigation....I hope you'll be able to help me with this."

"Oh? You actually need my help? That’s new."




Hawkeye hands him a file. Ed is shocked. "How can this be....."
"That's why I said I needed your help."
"How can Al be the murderer?! You must have gotten it wrong!"
"Fullmetal! Calm down! We never said Alphonse was the murderer. He's just a suspect.....that's why we need your help."
"Even if he's just a suspect, I won't accept it! How can you link him with that?! This....this is ridiculous! Do you.....do you have evidence?!"



"At the present we have no direct evidence.....but there are witnesses who claim to have seen a suspicious person....and this suspect's physical appearance was deduced from the eye witness reports..."
"No that's impossible! That's ridiculous! No matter what you say, there's no way Al could've done........!!!!!!"
".....what is it? Did you just think of anything suspicious that Alphonse did recently?"
"Of course not....."
"........"
"I went home one night....."
Hawkeye: "Night?"
"............"



"No.....nothing. I will join this investigation, but please allow me to be the one to catch the murderer!"
"Why?"
"Please!"
".....alright, I’ll let you do that.....but you are not allowed to do anything dangerous....or else I'll immediately revoke your right to this investigation."
".....yes, I know."
"Then, Lieutenant Hawkeye, please make the preparations on Fullmetal, and we will commence action tonight."
"Yes, I know."
"....huh? What preparations?"
"It's the most important part of the mission. You must comply with this."

 

Afterwards, Ed goes to pour tea. ".............ARRGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! Why do I have to do such a stupid thing!"



Before Ed goes into the Fuhrer's office, he overhears a conversation between the Fuhrer and Roy:

King Bradley: ".....so you are admitting you are an aggressive person?"
Roy: "If I were not aggressive, then I would not be in this position, correct?"
Ed: "...huh? What are they talking about...."
King Bradley: "Then you wish to be the youngest Fuhrer in history?"
Roy: "Just because I wish to does not mean it can be done just like that...the question is whether you will let me to be in that position..."
King Bradley: "You really are a talented person."
Roy: "Haha....thank you for your praise."
Ed: "This kind of conversation....is really...."



King Bradley: "Colonel Elric, are you outside?"
Ed: "Yes! I'm here..."

Ed goes in. Roy teases him:

"Oh, you were eavesdropping? I didn't know our Secretary had this sort of habit..."
"What are yout talking about! I was just...."
King Bradley interrupts. "That's alright. It wasn't an important conversation...however, the tea will become cold if you don't pour it soon..."
"Yes....I understand!"




Pour tea to Roy first. He makes fun of Ed's tea brewing skills, remarking that he must have put in aritfical sweetner instead of sugar. Ed tells him he doesn't have to drink it, but Roy replies, "Oh, but it's the 'product' of your efforts..." to which Ed thinks to himself, ".....next time I'll add something new for you!"

Go to Roy's office before noon. Roy doesn't seem to notice Ed there until Ed gets annoyed and yells, "ROY MUSTANG!!!!"

Roy finally notices him and says, "Oh I'm sorry I didn't notice you....there's just too much paperwork.....I couldn't see you....."

"What are you talking about? I've grown a lot already! A LOT, do you hear?!"

"Really? Then that's a cause for celebration. You won't be covered by all the paperwork...."

"............."

"Speaking of paperwork, if you have time to daydream, you should pay more attention to your work."

Ed then talks about needing to get something for the Fuhrer, and Roy tells him since Hawkeye isn't here, Ed will have to search through the documents himself. He adds, "If you need help, you can ask." [indicating that he's so short he'll get swarmed by the documents, lol.] To which Ed gets very pissed.


While Ed is searching, he finds something interesting. It's a file on Hughes. He asks why Roy has that file. "That's not your business", is the reply. Ed points out that's not his business either. Roy gets angry and says "Whether or not it's any of my business is not for you to say! Here, I have the document you want. Now get out of my office!"

"You....."

"You need help on that?"

"Of course not. You think I want to stay in your office?"

After Ed leaves, Roy says to himself, "So I still....got caught after all......"

It's the end of the day. Ed remembers Roy wants him to make preparations for the murder investigation, and wonders what those 'preparations' are. "Sigh.......it probably isn't anything good....."


*scene shifts to Roy's office*

"....YOU?!!!!!!! WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?!!!!!!!"
"You really are suited to this dress-up, Fullmetal~"



"THIS IS WHAT YOU MEAN BY 'PREPARATIONS'?!!!"
"To lure a snake out by giving him what he wants - this is a good strategy! Don't you think you look very alluring? You'll definitely lure out the murderer that way~ Don't you want to find out who the murderer is?"



"%^&$%^$#(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WON'T LET YOU FORGET THIS!!!!!!!!!"
"Fullmetal dressed up like this.....it's indeed quite difficult to forget~"
"YOU BASTARD!!!!!!!!!! %*&%&%#^#@)"
Hawkeye comes in and asks, "Is there something wrong?"
Ed's voice is heard from a distance. "ARGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!"
Roy: "He's probably surrounded right now. I should have told him to change out of those clothes before going out like that...."
Hawkeye: "This month's repairing fees will be deducted from your salary."
Roy: "%&(^&##%$#^"

At the end of the day, don't agree to work overtime when King Bradley asks Ed to. At night, Ed's back into his girly clothes and is in a dark alley. He wonders why everything's still peaceful after 20 minutes of being there. He muses on whether it's because the murderer is having a stomache. He thinks it's amazing how the murder could still get away with so many murders despite the area being with heavily surveillance. Al... is there really something you've been hiding from me? No....it can't have anything to do with him..... There's a rustle. "Who's there?!"

Then you get a battle. Ed strikes once, and the mysterious guy flees.





"You bastard! Don't run away!"

"Don't chase after him, Fullmetal!"

"But that bastard ran away!"

Hawkeye is concerned. "You're hurt. You need medical attention immediately!"

"It's just an ordinary wound..."

"Fullmetal, did you get a good look at his face?"

"No......because it was too sudden.....and it was dark.....but.....I think I wounded him."

"Did you have a feeling of familiarity?"

"I.....don't know...."

"Alright, that's all for tonight. Hawkeye, take Fullmetal to clean up his wounds....I think.....that guy won't reappear tonight."

Edward returns home to find Al bleeding at the shoulder. Al says it's from him falling down this morning. Ed asks if that's really the case. Al asks what's the matter, but Ed drops the subject. As Al goes to cook dinner, Ed thinks to himself, "....wounded at the shoulder.....why is it so coincidental?! Al......" He goes on to wonder whether there's anything wrong with Al's body, and whether he really has nothing to do with the murder. He suspects maybe there must be a link between the two. He dismisses that thought: "No....they promised that Al is fine....it's impossible.....right.....Al.......sorry......"

Ed wakes up and is surprised at why the house is so quiet. He assumes Al hasn't woken up yet, but when he goes to the living room, he finds Al unconscious on the floor. Ed is worried. He wants to stay home and take care fo Al even though he's not having a fever or such. But Al insists Ed goes to work.




At the gate of the headquarters, he meets Roy, who teases him for being in such a foul mood. "Is it because you haven't had your breakfast yet? Want me to treat you?"

"It's true I didn't have breakfast...but I have no interest in letting you treat me to eat anything!"

Hawkeye appears. "General...do you really have nothing else to do?"
".........."

Hawkeye asks Ed, "Colonel Elric, what happened? Can you tell me? Perhaps I may be able to help!"

"Lieutenant Hawkeye....it's because of Al....there's really something wrong with his body.....this morning he fainted...."




"He fainted?! Then how is he now?"
"He looks alright now...but....I'm very worried....there's something wrong with his body, yet he didn't tell me....as a brother....I...."
"Alphonse just didn't want to make you worried."
"But...."
"All you need to do is show your worry naturally, and that will be fine. Alphonse is a considerate younger brother....he'll understand what you're thinking."
"Yes, I understand...thank you, Lieutenant Hawkeye!"

Roy butts in. "Then you should go home early after work today. It's not everyday you can do something for your little brother~~"
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT!!! YOU BASTARD......EXPLAIN THAT!!!!"
"By its literal meaning, of course~~~"
Hawkeye: "General...."


Pour tea for Roy first. Then the Fuhrer asks Ed why he always pours tea for Roy first. Ed blushes. Roy wants to know why too. Ed is speechless.
"So¢®­.you don't know how to answer?" asks King Bradley. "Or is there a special reason?"





"Actually.....it's because........the tea I brew is really bad.....I'm afraid the first taste of it would be too bad to drink.....that's why......I want the General to drink it first to see if there's anything wrong with it."

"That's the reason?" [King Bradley seems skeptical.]

Roy has a shocked expression on his face. "So I'm supposed to be a poison detector?!"

".....but thank you for the kind intentions. Your tea really isn't that bad."

"Thank.....thank you....."






Today, don't go to Roy's office. Go anywhere but. At lunch time, Roy will pop out and eat lunch with Ed. Ed keeps sighing. Roy asks is it "because of that incident last time." [where Roy got angry at Ed for questioning him over perusing Hughes' file.]

"No!"

"You want me to apologize?"

"No need to! But you have to tell me......what do you want to do?"

"I don't want to do anything."

"Stop pretending! You don't believe that Maria Ross killed Mr. Hughes, right? Are you.....you want....."

"This is already a concluded case. I don't need to do anything further."

"You liar! I'm not going to accept that kind of conclusion! Mr. Hughes....he..."

"For a dead person, it's probably better not to investigate any further...."

"BUT HE IS YOUR BEST FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"He is my best friend.....which is why......I must know the truth. When that time comes.....I will............. anyway, let's eat lunch~"



Then, Roy suddenly mentions something about Ed and Al leading a peaceful life. Ed's eyes widen in shock. Roy continues, "Don't worry -as long as you're a good boy, then it'll be alright...."

"But....."

"Speaking of which, tomorrow's a holiday. Do you have any plans? Want to go out with me?"

"I~~~"






Here, you get two options. The first is "yes", and the second is "no way!" If you select "yes", later on you'll know more about Roy's relationship with Hughes. Ed will blush and the both of them will continue eating lunch.


After lunch, go to Roy's office. Ed talks to Hawkeye about paperwork, and he notices something he can't believe. "That person doing all the paperwork in a hurry......?"

"Yes, that is General Mustang."

Ed is impressed and asks how Hawkeye how she managed to do it. She replies, "I just told him, if he can't get this week's paperwork done by the end of today, he won't have tomorrow's holiday."





In the background, Roy is saying, "Holiday~ Date~ Holiday~ Date~ Holiday~ Date~" [To be specific, the word "å³üå" has a rather ambiguous meaning. A literal translation would be "to go out and meet someone", but it is more commonly known as "date".]


At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if Ed works overtime or not. Back at home, Al's getting pains. He tells himself it's been getting more frequent. He goes out to find his brother. On the streets, he notices there's no one around. He hopes the murderer will be caught soon. He goes through the alleyway because it's a shortcut to the military base. Suddenly, a shadow steps out and engages in conversation with him. We see his true face.





"Alphonse Elric...­.I've been looking for you for a long time...."

"Looking for me for a long time?"

It seems the murderer wants to kill Alphonse. A fight (which we don't see) commences. Alphonse asks who he is, and the murderer says, "Well since you're going to die anyway, I suppose it doesn't matter if I tell you...­.....wouldn't want you to die not knowing what happened........I'm the one who's been murdering people......­.scared yet?"

"......I've heard this line before....." *sweatdrop*

"Hey! You! Don't have that I-don't-care expression on!"

Just as the murderer is about to strike, Ed appears, pissed off. "Don't do anything rash, Fullmetal," Roy calls. "You want to kill him?"

Hawkeye catches up.

The murderer decides to flee, but Ed transmutes his automail to fight him. [Fight sequence here]






"Brother, I feel sad...."

"Al...­."

"I think that at this time, a suit of armor would be more convenient...­.." XD

Ed: "..........­."

Hawkeye:".........­.."

Roy: ".........­.."

"Just kidding~ It wasn't easy getting this body back...­.this is what matters most~"

Ed is relieved that Al is alright, but Al is thinking, The suit of armor is more convenient...
Al questions the murderer on what he meant by "I've been looking for you for a long time."


The murderer just huffs and ignores him. Then we see a blackout and the murder is like, "AGGHHHHHH!!!!!!" [I presume Ed's hurting him.]

Alphonse repeats his question. The murderer doesn't say anything. Ed becomes chibi-angry again, and the murder says "Okay okay, I'll tell!!! The thing is, I don't like it that you've fought with Barry the Chopper before!!!"

"Huh...?"

"Barry....?"

Roy: "......­.."

Murderer: "I heard that the Great Barry the Chopper hadn't died yet, but as his biggest fan I hadn't even had a chance to see him.....and you!!!! You actually had the chance to fight him!!!!!!!! I'm really pissed off!!!!!!"





"So far, I've only managed to kill 6 people, but I'll continue to work hard towards my goals to be just like Barry the Great!"



Everyone just sweatdrops. The murderer continues, "Even if I don't use a chopper, I must strive towards Barry the Great's record!!!!!!! But you......!!!!!!!! You!!!!!!!!!!! You were with him!!!!!!! One on one!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll never forgive you!!!!!!!!!" [*koffs* He's still talking about fighting, right? >_O]

Ed: "...............­."

Al: "Oh wait...­.I remember. But at the time he was the one who made the first move! It wasn't like I wanted to fight him or anything."

Murderer: "But you still fought him! And that's a fact! Aggghhhh...­..I don't want to admit....what, you wanna fight?"

Al: "I'm not afraid of you!"

Murderer: "Bring it on!" [everyone looks like they're about to fight]

Hawkeye: "STOP!"

Everyone: "...­..yes...­...­." [Roy, Ed, Al and the murderer look very afraid. Haha...]





Hawkeye: "Barry is quite loveable, I admit."

Murderer: "Right, right!!! As I said, all aspects of Barry the Great are so wonderful!"

Hawkeye: "...­..but he went missing 2 years ago. If you want to find your idol, you can do that, but...."

Murderer: "But...­..?"

Hawkeye: "Please go through the trial first before you do anything further."

Murderer: "WHAT...­.?!!!!!!"

Hawkeye: "You want to resist?"


In the end, Ed and Al leave, and Roy looks very afraid of Hawkeye. In the background, the words "USELESS" appear behind him.

Ed wakes up in the middle of the night and goes into Al's room. Al's at his desk, writing, not noticing Ed. He's calculating the ingredients that compose a regular human body. He murmurs to himself, "Is this the composition of a human body? I hope this formula never needs to be used again." Ed wonders if Al is always like this.

Ed wakes up the next morning, unable to sleep any further [could it be because of his date with Roy? XD] -The doorbell rings. It's Roy, who makes a remark about Ed's height. Ed retorts and says he doesn't really want to eat lunch with him anyway. Roy shrugges and says "Fine, and here I was, going to tell you something you wanted to know....what a pity...."

".....hey wait!"

"....yes?"

"I......I said I didn't want to eat lunch with you......but I never said I didn't want to go out with you." *blushing*

"Then we can go now?"





Roy promises to take him somewhere nice, but they've been walking for a long time and Ed is tired. Roy makes a remark about Ed being a growing boy, and Ed immediately says "Of course! It's a sure thing! I'll definitely be taller than you! Just you wait! When that time comes...."

"We're here!"

They arrive at a place called "Summer X'mas". Ed points out that's a bar and becomes upset. Roy says "Oh right~~ you're not an adult yet! You can't go into these places.....isn't that a pity......we'll have to turn back now...."

"I'm an adult!" and he goes in.

"...an adult.......?"

In the bar, Roy orders 2 glasses of alcohol and fruit juice for Ed. Ed asks if the outstanding glass is for Hughes. Roy is surprised Ed can see through him so easily. Hughes and Roy used to come to this place often. Roy says "He was always.....my best friend........but I never did anything for him.....isn't it ironic.....by the time I realized that......it's too late to do anything...."





"So that's why you'll take revenge for Mr. Hughes no matter what?"

"You say Hughes died for you and your brother? He was always like this, poking his nose into other people's businesses......but that is what I liked about him most."

"General! Mr. Hughes died because of me and Al! We'd also...."

"Forget about it. That guy definitely wouldn't want you both to do that kind of thing for him. As long as you don't make his death in vain, then that's enough."

"But...."

"Leave the rest to me."

"Promise me, Fullmetal. Protect yourself and your brother. You mustn't......mustn't let him sacrifice needlessly."

".......I know........Roy…."

"Want a drink?"

"....I......I'm not an adult yet....."

"Then let's just get some food instead."

"Sure thing. But you're the one paying!"

"No problem. Eat all you want!"

Then you're led to a map of the city. Click on "home" because you won't get anything new by going elsewhere. The menu asks if you want to end the day. Click yes.

Ed says he's tired. Roy laughs at him for being weak. Ed says he's exhausted because he’s been out with Roy for the day and it's taken its toll on him psychologically. Roy says he had a wonderful time. Ed retorts "That's because you were messing with me the whole time!"

Ed thinks to himself, This is how I spend my holiday.....why do I torment myself.....going out with this guy......

"Fullmetal...."

and everytime I think of all that work waiting for me tomorrow….

"Fullmetal....."

But there's no use in thinking about it.....I'll have to do it.....

"Mr. Secretary ~"

What should I do about that incident.... [about something wrong with Al's body]

"........."

".....BEAN!!!!!!!!!"

"WHO ARE YOU CALLING SO SMALL THAT HE'S A MICROSCOPIC THING THAT DOESN'T SHOW UP IN YOUR EYES????!!!!!!!!!!!"

"Hohoho.......so you are still a kid....."

"You.....!!!"

"I just wanted to say, you were about to be rather intimate with that lamp post."

".....that's none of your business!!!!!:

They arrive at the train station. Neither of them know why they went there. Ed thinks Roy wanted to go there, and vice versa. Roy asks Ed to be careful, but Ed doesn't know what he's talking about until he crashes into a post. Roy laughs at him, and Ed declares a battle. Roy remarks that Ed was much cuter back when he was at the Eastern Headquarters, crying, "Oh it hurts, it hurts."

Roy and Ed battle. When Ed wins, he gloats, and Roy hints he let Ed win, which pisses him off. In the end, Roy says "Remember, don't do anything dangerous. I don't want my subordinates getting hurt."

Ed replies sadly, "General, don't you remember....I'm no longer working for you?"





After this scene, Ed says it's late and he should be getting home. Roy offers to walk him home, but Ed says "What's the fun in being walked home by a useless person!"

".....You're right. If I walk a kid home, people might think I have an illegitimate child......all the females in the country would be heartbroken~"

"............"

"But Fullmetal...."

"What?"

"Don't forget what I said......."

"I know. Goodbye."

That sort of thing.....don't let it happen again.


When Ed returns home, Al collapses in front of him.

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When Roy and Al enter the basement, they see Envy.

Al: "Envy!"
Roy: "Homunculus?"
Al: Yes.....yes! He's a homunculus that can change into any appearance he wants!
Roy: "If that's the case, regardless of what he can change into, there's only one way to treat him..."
Envy: "The future Fuhrer is indeed different...."



Roy: "There's no need to say that yet!"
Al: "Were you the one to kidnap Brother?!"
Envy: "Kidnap? You're really naive!"
Al: "Where's Brother?!"
Envy: "You all really want to know?"
Al: "Yes..."
Roy: "You'd better say it out, or else...."
Envy: "Flame Alchemist, you cannot defeat me!"
Roy: "Why don't we try it out!"
Al: "General...."


[battle sequence]



Envy: "What is this.....you don't plane to leave?"
Al: "Where's my brother?! Why did you have to kidnap him...."
Envy: "Kidnap him? Who said we kidnapped him? Little kid, it's your precious brother who sought us out...."
Al: "He wouldn't! You liar!"
Roy: "Alphonse! Calm down! What do you mean by that...."




Envy: "What do I mean by that? Well, since you're already here, I guess it wouldn't matter if I told you.....kid, do you know how you got that body of yours?"
Al: "My......my body....."
Roy: "What do you want to say......"
Envy: "You alchemists are always talking about 'equivalent exchange', right? A tin can with a soul stuck on it becomes a real blood and flesh human being, don't you find that strange?"
Al: "Brother.....he....."
Envy: "Guessed it yet? That precious brother of yours restored your body and agreed to help us do something......"
Al: "He wouldn't! He wouldn't! Brother would definitely not work with you people....."
Envy: "Work with us? You really know how to talk......but that kid really has his own way of thinking.....destroying everything at the last minute.....so, he's useless now! There's you both left!"
Al: "What did you do to my brother.....ugghh...."
Roy: "Alphonse, are you alright?!"
Al: "My...My body...."
Envy: "Heh, so this temporary container really can't hold your soul!"
Roy: "What are you talking about?! What temporary container?!"
Envy: "Yeah, that's a temporary container! You may have forgotten.....your body was created here~~~ you know how happy your precious brother was when he saw you? He actually thought you were really restored......"
Al: "Shut up! You....uughh....."
Envy: "Awww~ look at you - your body's about to reach its limit! And I even asked father to make you like this.....who knows how much longer you can stay this way....."
Al: "Ugghh...."
Roy: "ALPHONSE!"
Envy: "It seems, we didn't really lose much....."

Lust appears.


Lust: "Envy, father's calling you!"


[battle sequence]



"General!"
"Are you alright?"
"I'm fine!"
"While they haven't recovered yet, let's go in!"
"Yup!"

 

Back in the basement. Al says, "General, there's a light over there...."
"Yes! It seems there's someone inside! That is........the Fuhrer!"
"Who's he talking to?"



King Bradley: "Father, that matter has been settled."
Hohenheim: "Very good. Ah, that boy is on the other side of the Gate?"
King Bradley: "Yes, father......do you want me to take care of that as well?"
Hohenheim: "There's no need to go...."
King Bradley: "Yes, father!"
Hohenheim: "Even though you are the youngest of the seven, I consider you to be the most reliable one of all, and the one I trust most."
King Bradley: "Thank you for your praise. However, this is perhaps due to not having you by my side all this time....due to living with those stupid humans."
Hohenheim: "Is that so....but...you seem to not have any feeling towards those stupid humans....."
King Bradley: "That is unnecessary."
Hohenheim: "Speaking of which, you are a father..."
King Bradley: "Yes! My son is Samuel, he's 12 years old."
Hohenheim: "He seems to be a rather lovable child...."
King Bradley: "....."
Hohenheim: "Have you considered his future yet? Considered what kind of world he would be living in....."
King Bradley: "What kind of world.....this world is not perfect."
Hohenheim: "And that is why I wish to change it....however, my body is no longer able to do this kind of work......"
King Bradley: "Is that why you had those two sons...."
Hohenheim: "What are you talking about...."
King Bradley: "I apologize, father, I was rude....."
Hohenheim: "No, perhaps you are right....."
King Bradley: "......"
Hohenheim: "Tell me frankly, do you think it's selfish for a parent to use his own children to do things for them......"
King Bradley: "The future is theirs......"
Hohenheim: "That is correct.....but I.....truely loved Trisha....."




Al is shocked. "Trisha...."
Roy: "Alphonse, what's the matter....."
"Trisha....that's my mother's name....."
Roy: "What?!"

Al steps forward to reunite with Hohenheim.

"Father...."
"Alphonse?"
"Father...."
Roy: "Be careful! Alphonse!"
King Bradley: "It seems a mouse has snuck in...."
Hohenheim: "Then please take care of them...."
Al: "Father....?!"
Roy: "Alphonse, run quickly!"


They arrive at the Gate. King Bradley tells them this is the Gate where Truth lies. Al asks whether Ed is on the other side of the door. He doesn't reply. Roy tells Al to go to the other side of the Gate since Ed must be there. King Bradley asks Roy if he's going to fight him. Roy tells him, "If you want to hurt them, you’ll first have to go through me!"

If Roy loses, King Bradley will tell him to give up and that if he leaves now, he'll get what he wants (become Fuhrer).

"Fuhrer....do you really know what I want at all?"

"Tell me."

"I....don't know….but right now I want to stop you from going into that Gate, do you know that?"

"You really think you can stop me?"

"Who knows.....as long as I can stop you, I don't care about anything else."

"It seems you have a new goal now."




At the other side of the Gate, Al finds Ed hurt. Dialogue as follows:

Al: "Brother! Are you okay?! Don't say anything. I'll get you out of here right now! Hang on there!"
Ed: "Al.....I'm sorry.....I hurt you again....does....it hurt.....that body....really....am....sorry...."
Al: "Brother! Hang on! I'm getting you out of here!"
Ed: "No..."
Al: "Brother! What are you waiting for?! They're going to come here soon! The General is alone out there!"
Ed: "That way...."
Al: "Ah? Is that way the exit? Really hope we can avoid them...."
Ed: "..........."
Al: "Is this really the exit? It seems to be getting darker here...Brother, just hang on a bit! I'll get you out soon...."
Ed: "Al.....your body...."
Al: "Brother, are you okay?"
Ed: "I'm....okay.....but your body.....you're sweating a lot....do you feel bad?"
Al: "It's nothing! You have to hang on! We'll definitely get out of here!"
Ed: ".............."

The next scene is an underground room Al realizes this isn't the exit, and that Ed wants to perform hman transmutation him. Al tries to find an exit. "Al...do you....see that transmutation cirle....? There may be a switch to an exit there...."

"There? Let me see....is there really a switch?"
Ed whispers, "Al...I swore.....I would restore your body...."
"?!!!!!! Brother what are you doing?!! BROTHER, STOP!!!!!"
"Al...bear this for a little while....because the procedures.....I already know the way to perform human transmutation......even though it's that guy's method....but it can help you restore your body..."
"What are you saying! Does it really work? How about you, Brother? Will you be restored too?"
"............"
"No way! Brother! Does this method really work?! Don't continue! What about you?!"
"Al.....just think about yourself....."
"What's the point of this! What kind of "equivalent exchange" does this transmutation require for me to get back my body?!!! Answer me!!!!"
"........."
*Al gets pains again* "That....that reaction! Brother, stop! Your body's going to be taken!"
“It’s alright.....Al, you'll definitely get your body back! ......trust me...."
"STOP IT!!!!!!!”
"Al....what are you doing?? No!!!!" *transmutation glow fades away*
"If Brother chooses to do this....can I even stop you?"
"I won't let you sacrifice yourself....this transmutation.....I won't let it be completed! You're always going taking charge of things by yourself, I won't forgive you! Stupid Brother!"
"Stop it! Al!"




Back to Roy and King Bradley. They see the light of transmutation. Roy quickly goes to see what’s going on. He finds Ed crying.




"Edward! Edward! Are you alright?!"

:Al.....Al..."

:Al.....Alphonse....? Where did Alphonse go?!"

"Al.....Al.....Al....."

"Edward! Edward you have to get yourself together! Edward.....you....."

"Al.....he's disappeared.....disappeared.....and it's all my fault! Al.....Al.....please come back......."

"Edward! What are you trying to do?! Edward! Calm down!"

"Leave me alone....Al.....he...."

"Calm down, Fullmetal!"

"Al.......he....."

".........."

"Al......."

"You already tried your best...."

"..........Al........"

King Bradley: "It seems we must retreat now with father."

Envy: "What are we going to do now?"

"They no longer of any use to us......"

"Ridiculous! How are we going to deal with them? But anyway, I suppose that's a good thing....otherwise it wouldn't be very interesting..."

"We will never appear here again."

"Of course I know that. Goodbye, o-chibi-san~"







Back in the military headquarters 2 weeks later.....

Hawkeye: "Fuhrer, the work ends here today."

Roy: "Sigh....finally.........it seems it's not that easy being Fuhrer."

"You're regretting it?"

"It's not like I can back out now.....ah yes.....Fullmetal.....he...."

"He should still be at home alone....."

"It's been about 2 weeks already......"

"....as though he's waiting for something......"

"Waiting? For what?"

"Why don't you ask him yourself?"

"Please come back quickly. Tonight there are several military functions you need to attend."

"How about I postpone those events?"

"Please come back quickly."

"..........alright....."

Havoc: "Do you think it'll really help much if the Fuhrer goes?"

"..........it's starting to rain...."

"Hm..?"







Roy knocks on the door. "Fullmetal....are you home? I'm coming in!"

"........."

"Why are you in the garden?"

"....none of your business....."

".......how long are you going to stay like this?:

".........."

"Fullmetal, if you're unhappy, you can just cry......there's no need to torment yourself like this."

"Don't disturb me! It's almost time.....it's almost time....."

"..........Fullmetal, what are you talking about?! Snap to your senses, Fullmetal!"

It starts to rain.

"The firefly grass are about to bloom.....I know....."

"What......bloom.....?"

"Those flowers....Al said if I hold them to my chest while they're in bloom.....then we can sense each other.....no matter how far apart we are....."

"........."

"It's almost time......they're about to bloom........”

".....stop that wishful thinking......"

"What are you talking about?"

"I told you to stop with all that wishful thinking! Don't you understand, no matter what you do, Alphonse can't feel your thoughts!!!"

"You......you liar!"

"He's not here anymore!!! He's not anywhere else either!!! He's already.....left this world.....he will never return...."

"...................liar. LIAR! LIAR! LIAR! Liar....all of you......”

"When are you going to stop giving up on yourself, Fullmetal?!"

"Why......why am I still alive? What.....what should I do?! Tell me! Tell me!"

"Live on.....all you need to do is live on......why.....why can't you feel.....feel that there are other people beside you....."

"......other people beside me, huh....."

".....everyone.....they're worried about you......."

".....worried about me.....huh......"

"Ed.....if you're going to be like this, Al won't be happy. If you're happy....Al can........as long as you live on happily.....then he can continue to exist.....if you don't even want to live......then who will be left to remember him...."

"Al........I........"

"Even though it's rather inappropriate for me to say this now......I hope you can come back......."

"............"

"You have many things you should do.......right now........it isn't the time to stop......"

"General....."

"I think you should call me Fuhrer now......."

"............."

"Can you come with me?"

".............let me think over it......"




Ed eventually returns to the military and becomes General. That's the end of the game.

 

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