1 00:00:02,129 --> 00:00:05,007 Alchemy is the science of understanding, decomposing, 2 00:00:05,091 --> 00:00:07,218 and reconstructing matter. 3 00:00:07,301 --> 00:00:10,179 However, it is not an all-powerful art. 4 00:00:10,262 --> 00:00:12,640 It is impossible to create something out of nothing. 5 00:00:13,641 --> 00:00:18,187 If one wishes to obtain something, something of equal value must be paid. 6 00:00:18,270 --> 00:00:23,192 This equivalent exchange is the basis of alchemy. 7 00:00:23,275 --> 00:00:28,030 Alchemy has a taboo, and it is human transmutation. 8 00:00:28,114 --> 00:00:31,117 It is that which no one must commit. 9 00:02:02,374 --> 00:02:07,671 In the town of Liore, a priest of Letoism was using alchemy, 10 00:02:07,755 --> 00:02:09,924 together with a Philosopher's Stone, to deceive the people. 11 00:02:10,007 --> 00:02:11,592 Upon entering his church, 12 00:02:11,675 --> 00:02:14,303 Ed and Al put a stop to the priest's sinister designs. 13 00:02:15,304 --> 00:02:18,349 However, the Philosopher's Stone was a fake. 14 00:02:19,266 --> 00:02:21,977 "Stand up and walk. Move forward." 15 00:02:22,061 --> 00:02:26,482 Having lost hope, Ed's words stuck in Rose's heart. 16 00:02:26,565 --> 00:02:30,861 They were words that Ed had directed at themselves as well. 17 00:02:42,665 --> 00:02:46,669 You are the Iron Blood Alchemist, Basque Grand, right? 18 00:02:46,752 --> 00:02:48,504 Who are you? 19 00:02:49,630 --> 00:02:54,301 Alchemists who have turned their backs on the ways of God shall perish. 20 00:02:55,511 --> 00:03:00,182 So you're the murderous fiend who only targets State Alchemists, right? 21 00:03:00,266 --> 00:03:01,267 However, 22 00:03:02,851 --> 00:03:05,312 you've picked the wrong opponent to tangle with! 23 00:03:17,157 --> 00:03:19,702 You're fast! Still...! 24 00:03:22,329 --> 00:03:24,123 If that's how you want it... 25 00:03:28,627 --> 00:03:30,838 That wasn't so hard. 26 00:03:39,138 --> 00:03:41,557 What? 27 00:03:42,433 --> 00:03:43,434 Perish! 28 00:03:56,030 --> 00:03:57,781 Another State Alchemist? 29 00:03:57,865 --> 00:04:01,035 He does have considerable skill. 30 00:04:01,785 --> 00:04:03,037 Major, you watch yourself. 31 00:04:03,913 --> 00:04:06,540 You could be the next one he comes after. 32 00:04:06,624 --> 00:04:08,083 Yes, sir. 33 00:04:14,798 --> 00:04:17,384 Führer, Your Excellency, what are you doing here? 34 00:04:18,928 --> 00:04:20,846 I got word of this. 35 00:04:22,181 --> 00:04:25,434 Lt. Colonel Hughes, are you in charge of this case? 36 00:04:25,517 --> 00:04:29,355 - Yes, sir. - If you need any personnel, just ask. 37 00:04:29,438 --> 00:04:33,359 We have to crack down hard on traitors. 38 00:04:34,568 --> 00:04:35,569 Yes, sir. 39 00:04:39,114 --> 00:04:40,366 Lieutenant Breda... 40 00:04:40,449 --> 00:04:46,121 Right. Sheesh, the Colonel is letting his work pile up again, huh? 41 00:04:46,789 --> 00:04:49,291 Hey, Havoc, give me a hand with half of this, will you? 42 00:04:49,375 --> 00:04:51,377 I've already got my hands full over here. 43 00:04:51,460 --> 00:04:55,381 - Let's see, who is this? - Lieutenant Yoki. 44 00:04:55,464 --> 00:04:59,009 He's the crook who was lining his own pockets 45 00:04:59,093 --> 00:05:00,844 with the Youswell coal mine concessions. 46 00:05:00,928 --> 00:05:04,807 The Elric brothers exposed his misdeeds, and he's currently on the run. 47 00:05:04,890 --> 00:05:08,060 Master Sergeant Fuery, how is the radio coming? 48 00:05:08,686 --> 00:05:13,190 The receiver has had it. I'll have to change out the part. 49 00:05:16,276 --> 00:05:18,237 Edward! Alphonse! 50 00:05:18,320 --> 00:05:22,157 Welcome back, you two. The Colonel is expecting you. 51 00:05:23,993 --> 00:05:27,162 That Liore case was handled, thanks to you. 52 00:05:27,246 --> 00:05:28,414 Let me convey my gratitude. 53 00:05:28,497 --> 00:05:31,667 No big deal. We didn't do it for you. 54 00:05:31,750 --> 00:05:34,670 So, this Philosopher's Stone was a dud, too? 55 00:05:39,133 --> 00:05:44,096 The Stone was a fake, but its power, at least, was incredible. 56 00:05:44,179 --> 00:05:47,391 It transmuted this huge Chimera and all. 57 00:05:47,474 --> 00:05:50,394 I wonder how he used the Stone to do something like that. 58 00:05:50,477 --> 00:05:52,688 We're not very familiar with the field of live transmutation, 59 00:05:52,771 --> 00:05:54,481 so we don't understand it all that well. 60 00:05:54,565 --> 00:05:57,192 Still, it is kind of interesting, huh? 61 00:05:57,276 --> 00:05:58,318 If we looked into it, 62 00:05:58,402 --> 00:06:01,530 it might come in handy for us getting our bodies back. 63 00:06:02,364 --> 00:06:04,783 In that case, why don't you get some help from a specialist? 64 00:06:05,993 --> 00:06:10,122 The Sewing Life Alchemist, Shou Tucker. 65 00:06:10,205 --> 00:06:12,916 He's a researcher, dealing with Chimera transmutation. I'll introduce you to him. 66 00:06:13,000 --> 00:06:15,377 You'd go to all that trouble, Colonel? 67 00:06:15,461 --> 00:06:18,130 He's up to something! He's definitely up to something! 68 00:06:18,213 --> 00:06:22,259 Don't be so suspicious of me! After the Liore case, this makes us even. 69 00:06:22,342 --> 00:06:24,845 Being indebted to you would be repulsive. 70 00:06:26,680 --> 00:06:29,516 Two years ago, Tucker successfully transmuted a Chimera 71 00:06:29,600 --> 00:06:31,435 that could understand human speech, 72 00:06:31,518 --> 00:06:33,604 and earned his qualification as State Alchemist. 73 00:06:33,687 --> 00:06:39,193 Understand human speech? You mean, it talks? A Chimera? 74 00:06:39,276 --> 00:06:41,361 Yeah, it spoke, supposedly. 75 00:06:42,237 --> 00:06:43,363 It said just one thing. 76 00:06:44,531 --> 00:06:45,908 "I want to die." 77 00:06:47,826 --> 00:06:50,829 After that, it refused to eat anything, and died. 78 00:06:54,833 --> 00:06:57,252 What a huge house. 79 00:07:01,757 --> 00:07:03,926 Brother! 80 00:07:05,135 --> 00:07:11,350 - Lots of visitors! - Nina, you have to keep the dog tied up. 81 00:07:14,520 --> 00:07:16,522 Sorry about this. 82 00:07:16,605 --> 00:07:19,942 Ever since my wife ran out on me, the house has been like this. 83 00:07:27,032 --> 00:07:30,619 Once again, it's a pleasure to meet you, Edward. 84 00:07:30,702 --> 00:07:33,497 I'm the Sewing Life Alchemist, Shou Tucker. 85 00:07:33,580 --> 00:07:37,251 He is interested in transmuting living things. 86 00:07:37,334 --> 00:07:39,753 He says he would love to have a look at your research. 87 00:07:39,837 --> 00:07:41,880 Sure, I don't mind. 88 00:07:43,382 --> 00:07:44,925 - However... - What? 89 00:07:45,843 --> 00:07:48,137 If you want to see what I have up my sleeve, 90 00:07:48,220 --> 00:07:50,848 I'll have to see what you've got up your sleeve, too. 91 00:07:51,765 --> 00:07:53,851 That's what it is to be an alchemist. 92 00:07:53,934 --> 00:07:57,229 Why are you interested in transmuting living things? 93 00:07:58,438 --> 00:08:01,024 - Oh, he's... - Colonel... 94 00:08:04,444 --> 00:08:09,116 You transmuted your mother? An eleven-year-old child? 95 00:08:10,159 --> 00:08:14,121 I see, so that's why you're the Fullmetal Alchemist. 96 00:08:15,539 --> 00:08:17,583 You've had a bitter experience, huh? 97 00:08:22,754 --> 00:08:25,591 I don't know if it will be of any use to you or not, 98 00:08:25,674 --> 00:08:28,927 but why don't I have you look at my laboratory? 99 00:08:34,933 --> 00:08:36,894 Oh, how embarrassing. 100 00:08:36,977 --> 00:08:40,731 I'm popularly regarded as some authority on Chimeras, 101 00:08:40,814 --> 00:08:44,526 but the truth is, it hasn't been going all that well. 102 00:08:47,446 --> 00:08:49,698 Oh, incredible! 103 00:08:49,781 --> 00:08:52,075 This is my materials room. Feel free to look around. 104 00:08:52,159 --> 00:08:58,081 - All right, I'll start with this shelf. - Then I'll start over there. 105 00:08:58,165 --> 00:09:02,836 I'm going back to work. I'll send someone by for you this evening. 106 00:09:06,548 --> 00:09:08,592 They have incredible focus, don't they? 107 00:09:08,675 --> 00:09:10,844 They've already shut out the voices around them. 108 00:09:13,055 --> 00:09:16,099 There are prodigies out there, huh? 109 00:09:41,291 --> 00:09:43,543 Way up high! Way up high! 110 00:09:45,629 --> 00:09:48,090 Al! What are you doing? 111 00:09:48,173 --> 00:09:50,676 Nina looked like she wanted to play. 112 00:09:50,759 --> 00:09:54,263 Hey, what are we here to do? 113 00:09:59,309 --> 00:10:02,104 Alexander says he wants to play, too! 114 00:10:04,064 --> 00:10:05,065 You've got some nerve. 115 00:10:05,899 --> 00:10:09,361 They say that a lion uses all of his strength to hunt even a rabbit. 116 00:10:09,444 --> 00:10:14,366 So I, Edward Elric, will use my whole body and soul to take you on, 117 00:10:14,449 --> 00:10:17,369 you beast of a dog! 118 00:10:20,038 --> 00:10:22,958 Hey, chief! I'm here to pick you up. 119 00:10:26,169 --> 00:10:27,713 What are you doing? 120 00:10:27,796 --> 00:10:31,425 Oh, you might call it a breather from searching through data. 121 00:10:32,801 --> 00:10:34,803 Did you find any good material? 122 00:10:37,180 --> 00:10:38,265 Come on by tomorrow, too. 123 00:10:38,348 --> 00:10:42,436 - You're going to come again? - Let's play more tomorrow, okay, Nina? 124 00:10:45,272 --> 00:10:48,608 Mr. Tucker, I have a message from the Colonel. 125 00:10:48,692 --> 00:10:52,321 He says "Don't forget, Assessment Day is coming soon." 126 00:10:53,447 --> 00:10:57,117 - Yes, I know. - Okay. 127 00:11:03,040 --> 00:11:04,374 Dad. 128 00:11:05,375 --> 00:11:07,961 What's "assessment"? 129 00:11:10,630 --> 00:11:13,175 State Alchemists have to report 130 00:11:13,258 --> 00:11:16,011 on the results of their research once a year. 131 00:11:17,721 --> 00:11:21,850 Last year, Dad didn't get a very good evaluation. 132 00:11:21,933 --> 00:11:26,354 If I fail this year, I won't be a State Alchemist anymore. 133 00:11:26,438 --> 00:11:32,444 You'll do fine, Dad! You're always studying so much! 134 00:11:34,362 --> 00:11:36,490 You're right. I have to try hard. 135 00:11:38,575 --> 00:11:41,828 Or there will be nothing left. 136 00:11:47,584 --> 00:11:49,836 Your mother left two years ago? 137 00:11:50,879 --> 00:11:54,257 Dad said that she went back to her parents' house. 138 00:11:54,341 --> 00:11:56,760 I see. It must be lonesome with just you and your father 139 00:11:56,843 --> 00:11:58,845 living by yourselves in this big house. 140 00:12:00,138 --> 00:12:01,181 It's fine. 141 00:12:01,264 --> 00:12:05,143 Dad is nice to me, and I have Alexander, too! 142 00:12:06,186 --> 00:12:11,316 But lately, Dad has been in his lab all the time. 143 00:12:11,399 --> 00:12:12,859 I am a little bit lonely. 144 00:12:19,991 --> 00:12:23,036 My shoulders are stiff. 145 00:12:23,120 --> 00:12:25,413 You should get a little exercise, Brother. 146 00:12:25,497 --> 00:12:29,126 That's a good idea. Hey, dog! 147 00:12:30,210 --> 00:12:34,131 - Come exercise with me! - Come on, Nina, you too. 148 00:12:37,592 --> 00:12:41,888 - Wait up! - Wait! 149 00:13:02,325 --> 00:13:04,244 Alexander, hang in there! 150 00:13:04,327 --> 00:13:08,248 Don't forget, Assessment Day is coming soon. 151 00:13:14,838 --> 00:13:15,839 Tell me, 152 00:13:15,922 --> 00:13:19,593 what does it mean that he only targets State Alchemists? 153 00:13:19,676 --> 00:13:21,761 If the military was his objective, 154 00:13:21,845 --> 00:13:23,597 he could just attack soldiers indiscriminately. 155 00:13:24,598 --> 00:13:28,351 Alchemists, with their special abilities are not opponents who are easily killed. 156 00:13:28,435 --> 00:13:31,354 That goes double for those with state certification. 157 00:13:31,438 --> 00:13:34,524 Perhaps that certification is the cause? 158 00:13:35,817 --> 00:13:38,778 The enormous pay and various special privileges. 159 00:13:38,862 --> 00:13:41,531 What's more, there must be many who are envious of them. 160 00:13:41,615 --> 00:13:46,578 "Alchemist, be thou for the people." 161 00:13:46,661 --> 00:13:49,831 Alchemists, who are supposed to be seekers of truth, 162 00:13:49,915 --> 00:13:51,833 are changed into the military's walking weapons 163 00:13:51,917 --> 00:13:54,044 the moment they receive state certification. 164 00:13:54,961 --> 00:13:57,422 Ever since the Ishvalan Civil War, 165 00:13:57,505 --> 00:14:00,592 there are any number of people who would bear a grudge. 166 00:14:03,887 --> 00:14:05,555 I have something to report, sir. 167 00:14:05,639 --> 00:14:10,185 Yesterday, at 9:30, a man with a large scar on his face 168 00:14:10,268 --> 00:14:12,479 was witnessed on the grounds of Central City Train Station 169 00:14:12,562 --> 00:14:14,522 by multiple station employees. 170 00:14:14,606 --> 00:14:17,859 The train station? The bastard got away, did he? 171 00:14:20,445 --> 00:14:24,866 Our life before I earned state certification was terrible. 172 00:14:25,867 --> 00:14:27,118 We were so poor. 173 00:14:28,370 --> 00:14:32,707 My wife couldn't put up with living like that, so she left us. 174 00:14:34,209 --> 00:14:37,170 I have to pass this assessment, no matter what. 175 00:14:38,797 --> 00:14:42,217 I don't ever want to go back to those days again. 176 00:14:42,300 --> 00:14:45,720 It's all right, Dad! If they tell you no, 177 00:14:45,804 --> 00:14:48,807 then me and Alexander will get mad at the important people for you! 178 00:14:50,475 --> 00:14:52,769 Nina, you sure are strong. 179 00:14:52,852 --> 00:14:56,147 Nina, do you want to play with Dad tomorrow? 180 00:14:56,231 --> 00:14:59,067 - Really? - Yeah. 181 00:14:59,150 --> 00:15:00,569 Hooray! 182 00:15:01,319 --> 00:15:05,448 Alexander! Dad said he's going to play with us! 183 00:15:16,167 --> 00:15:20,088 Hello, Mr. Tucker! Thanks for having us again today! 184 00:15:20,922 --> 00:15:21,923 Huh? 185 00:15:23,550 --> 00:15:27,220 - Mr. Tucker? - Hey, Nina! 186 00:15:29,681 --> 00:15:33,351 - Mr. Tucker? - Oh, you are home, aren't you? 187 00:15:33,435 --> 00:15:34,436 Hey. 188 00:15:35,478 --> 00:15:38,648 I did it. This is the finished product. 189 00:15:39,691 --> 00:15:42,277 A Chimera that understands human speech. 190 00:15:45,155 --> 00:15:50,035 Look there. Listen to me. That person is Edward. 191 00:15:50,118 --> 00:15:53,038 Ed... ward...? 192 00:15:53,121 --> 00:15:55,957 Yes. Well done. 193 00:15:56,041 --> 00:15:58,668 Amazing! It really does talk! 194 00:15:58,752 --> 00:16:02,297 Yeah. Now I won't have to lose my state certification. 195 00:16:03,923 --> 00:16:06,217 Ed... ward... 196 00:16:09,262 --> 00:16:15,018 Ed... ward. Ed... ward. 197 00:16:15,101 --> 00:16:16,645 Big brother. 198 00:16:26,363 --> 00:16:30,617 Mr. Tucker, when did you get your state certification again? 199 00:16:30,700 --> 00:16:33,870 Let's see, two years ago. 200 00:16:35,622 --> 00:16:37,374 And when did your wife leave? 201 00:16:39,292 --> 00:16:40,627 Two years ago. 202 00:16:41,503 --> 00:16:44,464 Can I ask you one more question? 203 00:16:44,547 --> 00:16:47,342 Where did Nina and Alexander go? 204 00:16:51,638 --> 00:16:53,848 I hate kids like you, who are quick to catch on. 205 00:16:55,684 --> 00:16:57,060 Brother! 206 00:16:57,143 --> 00:17:00,563 Yeah, that's it, all right! You went and did it! 207 00:17:00,647 --> 00:17:03,066 Two years ago, it was your wife! 208 00:17:03,149 --> 00:17:07,070 And this time, you used your own daughter and a dog to transmute a Chimera! 209 00:17:07,153 --> 00:17:10,824 There are limits to what you can do with animal experimentation, after all! 210 00:17:10,907 --> 00:17:14,744 It's much easier to just use humans, huh? 211 00:17:14,828 --> 00:17:17,831 What are you getting upset over? 212 00:17:17,914 --> 00:17:22,335 Mankind's progress has been the result of countless human experiments, right? 213 00:17:22,419 --> 00:17:25,088 - If you're a scientist, then... - Screw you! 214 00:17:25,171 --> 00:17:27,841 Do you think you can get away with something like this? 215 00:17:27,924 --> 00:17:32,345 Toying around with a person's life like this? 216 00:17:32,429 --> 00:17:37,350 A person's life? Yes, a person's life, indeed. 217 00:17:37,434 --> 00:17:40,603 Fullmetal Alchemist, your arm and leg, and your brother... 218 00:17:40,687 --> 00:17:45,483 that was also the result of toying with a person's life, 219 00:17:45,567 --> 00:17:47,610 as you say, right? 220 00:17:47,694 --> 00:17:48,611 No! 221 00:17:52,365 --> 00:17:55,618 We are the same, you and me! 222 00:17:55,702 --> 00:17:58,079 - No, we aren't! - Yes, we are! 223 00:17:58,163 --> 00:18:01,666 The possibility was right in front of us, so we tried it! 224 00:18:01,750 --> 00:18:04,002 Even though we knew that it was taboo! 225 00:18:04,085 --> 00:18:07,547 No! I don't... 226 00:18:07,630 --> 00:18:09,758 Alchemists don't... 227 00:18:10,717 --> 00:18:12,260 do this sort of... 228 00:18:12,343 --> 00:18:15,972 - I'm not... I'm not... - Brother! 229 00:18:17,849 --> 00:18:19,601 Any more, and he's going to die. 230 00:18:30,653 --> 00:18:32,280 Dad. 231 00:18:33,698 --> 00:18:38,286 Are you hurt? Dad, are you hurt? 232 00:18:44,793 --> 00:18:50,924 I'm sorry. With our power, we can't return you back to normal. 233 00:18:52,091 --> 00:18:54,803 I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 234 00:18:54,886 --> 00:18:58,807 Let's play. Let's play. 235 00:19:00,350 --> 00:19:04,813 I made it in time. Now, I'll be a State Alchemist again. 236 00:19:16,241 --> 00:19:21,162 A State Alchemist! The hell you are. The hell you are! 237 00:19:22,330 --> 00:19:24,624 Let's play. 238 00:19:27,460 --> 00:19:29,546 Damn it! 239 00:19:33,383 --> 00:19:36,719 If ever there was an act of the devil in this world, 240 00:19:36,803 --> 00:19:40,265 this case would definitely have to be it. 241 00:19:40,348 --> 00:19:42,559 The devil, huh? 242 00:19:42,642 --> 00:19:45,270 Then again, State Alchemists must be willing to act, 243 00:19:45,353 --> 00:19:48,648 and not refuse when ordered to take another's life. 244 00:19:50,024 --> 00:19:52,360 As far as dealing with others' lives, 245 00:19:52,443 --> 00:19:55,822 Mr. Tucker's actions and our own positions are not all that far apart. 246 00:19:57,240 --> 00:20:00,660 And we chose this path, knowing that fact full well. 247 00:20:03,663 --> 00:20:06,416 Isn't that right, Fullmetal? 248 00:20:11,796 --> 00:20:15,133 You will probably come across other cases like this one later on. 249 00:20:16,175 --> 00:20:18,553 You may have to get your own hands dirty as well. 250 00:20:18,636 --> 00:20:22,515 Are you going to come to a standstill like this each time it happens? 251 00:20:22,599 --> 00:20:26,853 Whether we get called Dogs of the Military or cursed as devils, 252 00:20:26,936 --> 00:20:30,315 Al and I are going to get our bodies back. 253 00:20:31,274 --> 00:20:37,322 But even so, we're not devils, let alone gods. 254 00:20:38,323 --> 00:20:39,741 We're human. 255 00:20:41,451 --> 00:20:44,495 We're human! 256 00:20:47,332 --> 00:20:50,919 We can't even save one little girl. 257 00:20:51,920 --> 00:20:54,255 We're just insignificant humans. 258 00:20:57,008 --> 00:20:59,844 I wonder why nobody understands, 259 00:21:00,845 --> 00:21:01,971 Nina. 260 00:21:08,645 --> 00:21:10,271 Shou Tucker, right? 261 00:21:10,355 --> 00:21:15,276 Who are you? You're not with the military, are you? 262 00:21:15,360 --> 00:21:19,781 How did you get in here? There were military policemen out front. 263 00:21:19,864 --> 00:21:23,493 Alchemists who have turned their backs on the ways of God... 264 00:21:25,495 --> 00:21:27,497 shall perish. 265 00:21:36,339 --> 00:21:38,091 Dad... 266 00:21:40,051 --> 00:21:43,596 Dad. Dad. 267 00:21:44,973 --> 00:21:46,224 Poor thing. 268 00:21:46,307 --> 00:21:50,103 Once you have taken this form, there is no way to turn you back. 269 00:21:51,396 --> 00:21:54,607 At least your passing will be in peace. 270 00:22:00,822 --> 00:22:05,076 God, two souls have just returned to you. 271 00:22:05,159 --> 00:22:07,412 Please accept them into thy open bosom, 272 00:22:07,495 --> 00:22:11,249 and grant these poor souls 273 00:22:11,332 --> 00:22:15,545 rest and salvation.