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Alchemy: the science of understanding,

deconstructing, and reconstructing matter;

however, it is not an all-powerful art.

It is impossible to create something out of nothing.

If one wishes to obtain something,

something of equal value must be given.

This is the Law of Equivalent Exchange,

the basis of all alchemy. In accordance with this law,

there is a taboo among alchemists.

Human transmutation is strictly forbidden.

For what could equal the value of a human soul?

God's children, who live upon this land,

pray in faith and ye shall be saved.

Those who have lost their way the Sun God Leto shall...

So what are you guys, like, street performers or somethin'?

Seriously?! Do we look like street performers to you?!

Well, yeah. S'why I asked.

Let's go, Al.

Hey! Easy! I didn't mean nothin' by it!

Sorry! Accident! We'll fix it!

How's that? It's smashed ta' hell.

Watch and learn, gramps.

♪ Energetic Strings ♪

Okay. Here it goes...

There. See? How's that?

Amazing! It's a miracle...

You've been touched by the Sun God,

just like Father Cornello!

Touched by who now?

It's not a miracle. It's alchemy.

Oh, so you two are alchemists. Right, I've heard'a them.

Then maybe you've heard of us!

We're the Elric Brothers!

The Elric Brothers you say... (hmmm)

Wait--I do know that name.

The "Fullmetal Alchemist"... Edward Elric, is that right?

Wow, so you're the young prodigy they tell all the stories about?

Well Of course he is! Just look at that armor!

That must be how he got the name "Fullmetal."

No, um. It's not me...

Huh?

What? You mean it's the little guy there?

Who's little?! Come here and say that to my face, I dare ya!

So... what's with this guy on the radio?

Th-That's our leader, Father Cornello...

We were lost until he came to town and began teaching

us all the ways of the Sun God Leto.

He grants eternal life to the souls of the faithful,

He can even resurrect the dead!

His miracles are proof that what he says is true!

So this guy's claiming he can bring the dead back to life?

Now that's something I gotta see...

So that's it, huh? What do you think?

There's nothing to think.

That's alchemy. No doubt about it.

But somehow he's ignoring the law of equivalent exchange.

He should've only been able to transmute that flower

into an object of equal mass...

And he's changing organic matter into inorganic matter...

He shouldn't be able to do that, unless...

Yeah, there's just one way...

Bingo.

clang clang

O, merciful God... Please, hear me. Hear my prayer,

I beg of you... Please bring him back--

Huh... so this is the almighty Leto?

Welcome. Are you interested in Letoism?

Nope, can't say I am - not really the "religious" type.

Well, I'm sorry to hear that... To know God is...

...to know hope. If we believe in divine grace...

Then through him all things are possible.

If you believed--

I'm sure Leto would bless you and make you grow taller!

What's that supposed to mean?!

Easy, brother. She's just trying to help...

What about bringing the dead back to life?

Do you believe that's possible, too?

Yes.

Water, 35 liters; carbon, 20 kilograms; ammonia, 4 liters;

lime, 1.5 kilograms; Phosphorus, 800 grams;

salt, two-hundred and fifty grams;

saltpeter, 100 grams; and various other trace elements.

Uh...?

That list represents the complete chemical make-up

of the human body for the average adult...

It's been calculated to the last microgram, but still...

there's never been one reported case

of successfully creating a human life.

And you're telling me something modern science can't do,

you can do with prayer?!

"Lift thy voice to God...

...and the prayers of the faithful shall be answered!"

Did I mention, all those ingredients I read off...

Down at the market, a kid could buy every one of them

for the spare change in his pocket.

As it turns out, humans are pretty cheap.

No, that's blasphemy! People are--

We're all children of God... created in his image!

Heh. You have to understand, alchemists are scientists.

We don't believe in unprovable concepts like creators or gods.

We observe the physical laws that govern this world

to try and learn the truth.

It's ironic, really.

That through the application of science,

we have in many ways been given the power

to play gods ourselves...

So you're putting yourself on the same level as God?

That's just-- sheer arrogance!

You know, there's an old myth--

about a hero who flew on wings made of wax.

He thought he could touch the sun, but when he got too close,

his wings melted, and he came crashing back down to earth...

Right Al?

Brother...

I'm sorry, miss... This is difficult for me to ask,

but do you think your Father Cornello

could even save an arrogant scientist like me?

Of course! That's wonderful!

If anyone can lead you to the creator's light, he can!

Father Cornello,

there are visitors here who wish to see you.

A child, and a man wearing a suit of armor...

They would only give their names as "the Elric brothers."

I can't be bothered now. Just send them away.

Wait, "the Elrics"?

You're sure that's what they said. You're positive.

Yes, Father. That's what they called themselves, no mistake.

Damn... then this is a problem...

Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist,

has come to call on us.

That's him? The man in the armor?

Hmm. Dressing the part, it would seem.

But, why would a State Alchemist be here in Liore?

Surely they can't have found out about our plans...

It's possible this dog's nose

is too sharp for his own good.

This way, please. Father Cornello is a busy man,

as you can imagine. But you're in luck.

He's decided to spare a moment for you.

Yeah, thanks. We understand.

We won't take too much of his time.

Good, then it's agreed. We'll make this quick.

Brother Cray, what is this? What do you think you're doing?

Rose, these heathens have come to ensnare

and discredit the Father. They're evil.

This is God's will!

Brother Cray...

Well, like you said. Let's make this quick!

Oh yeah! Strike!

What's this commotion?

Ah, the Fullmetal Alchemist.

Welcome to the home of our sacred order.

Father Cornello!

I must apologize for my disciples' behavior.

It would seem they've been misguided...

Okay, let's say I believe you weren't the one

guiding them. What next?

Have you come to learn the ways of Leto?

Well, there are a few things I'm curious about...

Like how you've been using second rate alchemy

to deceive your followers.

My dear boy, I don't know what you mean.

What your doubting eyes see as alchemy

are the miracles of the Sun God Leto.

Look again. Could mere alchemy create

something from nothing in this way?

Yeah, that's what I didn't get at first...

How can you perform transmutations

that ignore the law of equivalent exchange?

As I said, because it isn't alchemy!

But then I started thinking about it...

If you'd somehow managed to acquire a certain object

to amplify your alchemy...

one that's said to make the impossible possible.

That would explain everything.

What...?

I'm talking about the Philosopher's Stone.

Your ring. That's it, isn't it?

I've been looking for that.

The ring is just a ring.

I am God's humble servant.

It is from He alone that I derive my power.

Still tryin' to sell that line, huh?

If that's the way you want to play it,

I guess I'll have to come up there

and beat some truth out of you.

My, you really are quite the incorrigible heathen,

aren't you? Rose, dear.

Yes, Father...?

That gun there beside you. Pick it up.

Uh... Okay...

Now child, I want you to shoot the Fullmetal Alchemist.

No, I-- Father, I can't do that!

I am the Sun God's chosen emissary...

My word is the word of Leto himself!

Shoot him rose. It's God's will.

Why hesitate?

When you lost your fiancé

to that tragic accident last year...

...who was it that saved you from the very depths of despair?

Have you forgotten?

It was you, Father...

That's right...

It was I who took your hand and led you into God's light.

And do you remember recall what it was I promised you then?

You said if I had faith, you'd bring him back to life!

No, wait! It's not me! Honest!

Dammit, I'm the Fullmetal Alchemist!

It's not him! It's me!

It's the short one?! You're kidding!

I'm sorry, but I have to do this. I don't have any choice.

He's been lying to you, Rose.

You're wrong! I've seen his miracles!

Father Cornello will bring him back to life. I have faith!

Fine. Then shoot.

ba-ang!

Uagh!

Al!

chk clang chk

Ooh-aaaahhahhha!

Good. God Leto is pleased. You have done well, my child.

Now pick up the gun and shoot the other as well.

Haven't you made her do enough already?

Uh-ahuh!

But... your head! I thought you were--!

Don't worry ‘bout it. He's pretty solid.

Yeah, see? No harm done.

♪ exciting strings ♪

An empty suit of armor that walks and speaks?!

Do you still doubt it, Rose?

This unholy thing is an abomination!

Evil of this kind must be purged!

And I believe my chimera should be up to the task.

So this is the sort of thing you do with the Philosopher's Stone.

That's just twisted.

Anyway, looks like I'll need a weapon.

♪ music swells ♪

No transmutation circle!

So the State Alchemist title isn't just for show.

You truly are gifted... However--!

Your little spear is no match for chimera claws

that tear through iron!

Heh... You shredded my pants!

But I guess those claws

don't do so good against steel...

Bite him, you stupid beast!

You like that, kitty? Go on. Get a good taste!

Ahhhh...

Your arm... A brother trapped in armor...

I see... It's all becoming clear now.

You did it, didn't you? The one thing

even the most novice alchemist knows is strictly forbidden!

Why don't you come down here and try me?

I'll show you real quick who the novice is!

Fullmetal Alchemist.

Fullmetal Alchemist.

Why don't you come down here and try me?

I'll show you real quick who the novice is!

Rose... this is the price of their sin.

These fools attempted human transmutation--

the greatest taboo for any alchemist!

In their arrogance,

they tried to bring someone dead back to life!

hhhhuuuuuhhhh

He thought he could touch the sun, but when he got too close,

his wings melted, and he came crashing back down to earth...

Oh no...

This is what happens when you try to play "God,"

or whatever you want to call it... Take a good look, Rose.

Is this what you want?

So this is the great Fullmetal Alchemist, Edward Elric--

Not even half a man! Hell, not even half a boy!

And what're you?! You're just a phony

that can't do anything without a Philosopher's Stone!

Father,

we just want you to hand over the stone before you get hurt.

Don't be absurd! Why?! So you can use it for yourself?!

Please... If you fools are really so eager to play God,

then perhaps I should send you to meet him instead!

BRAT-TAT-TAT-TAT-TAT

Huh...?

Nah... Me and god, we don't get along too well.

Even if I went... he'd probably just send me right back here.

BRAT-TATAT-TAT--TAT

Ouh-aaaaahhhhh!

This way!

Yaaahhhh.

Well, don't just stand there! After them!

These heathens seek to harm the order! They must be stopped!

That's far enough.

What're you gonna do boy? You're unarmed and outnumbered.

Look, just come quietly.

We don't wanna have to rough you up.

hahahaha-ha

uhwaaaaaaahhh

Don't go easy just ‘cause he's a kid, ya got that?!

oh-haaaahhahuhh

Ha Ha ha haaaaaaa

What do you think of Cornello now, Rose?

He just opened fire. He didn't care that you were in the way.

But... that's because--

What he said back there, is true, isn't it?

We're not evil.

All we wanted was to see our mom's smile again.

But our transmutation failed...

What we made... wasn't even human.

We learned our mistake the hard way...

People don't come back from the dead... Not ever.

That's not true... I mean--

Alchemy is based on the law of equivalent exchange...

The price of even a failed human transmutation was enormous...

It cost my brother his left leg...

and it cost me my whole body.

Do you see it? My brother drew that with his own blood.

His leg had been taken. He was bleeding.

I can't imagine the pain he was in.

But through all that,

he still gave up his right arm to transmute my soul,

and bonded me to this suit of armor.

Now, I just want to help him get his body back to the way it was.

He wants to find a way to get me back to normal, too.

It won't be easy. We might even get killed along the way.

But that's the path we chose... All we can do is keep moving.

But... Father Cornello said...

He said he could do it. He promised me...

Just because you and your brother failed,

that doesn't mean--

It doesn't mean he will!

There you are, you infernal brat!

Look, can we just cut the crap and talk here?

All I want are some straight answers about the Stone.

Tell me what I need to know and I'll be on my way...

...or we could get the military involved...

Ask your questions.

You could do anything with the Philosopher's Stone, right?

So why waste all of that power performing phony "miracles"?

Because with each miracle,

I can attract new believers to the order,

believers who would lay down their lives for my sake.

I'm slowly building an army!

A legion of holy warriors, unafraid to die!

In a few more more years,

I'll be ready to unleash this mindless horde upon the world!

And I'll use the Philosopher's Stone to tear this country apart

Who knows? I might even carve you out a slice for you!

Wait, what are you laughing about?

I knew it. You really are a novice, aren't you?

You don't mean that--!

There were never any miracles, Rose...

He lied to you. He lied to everyone.

Why you...!

How long?!

How long has that been on?!

From the start.

Your "believers" heard every word.

How could you?!

You'll pay dearly for this!

Sorry... Not today!

Just face it... you're outclassed here.

I am without rival!

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It-It's a rebound!

No! I won't be disgraced like this!

Now, boy... Behold...

...the chosen emissary of the Sun God Leto!

My word is the divine word of god himself!

My fist is the almighty fist of judgment!

Oh, yeah? The fist of god, huh?

Well if that's what you want, you can have it!

OUGHAAAAAAAH!

Shut up! Just give me the Philosopher's Stone!

What the hell? The stone...

It's supposed to be perfect material!

How did it just break like that?!

I don't know! I don't know anything about it!

Spare me! Please! I-I was wrong! Please! I beg you!

It's a damn fake.

Please don't. I'm helpless without the stone.

Spare me, please!

You mean, we went through all this...

risked our lives just for this one possible chance...

...and it's a fake.

So, uh... What about me?

I don't care what you do! Just get outta here!

Right!

And what about the Stone?

A phony. Just like him.

Oh.

I'm sorry, Al. For a while there,

I thought we'd really found a way to get your body back.

Give me the Philosopher's Stone!

Rose...

Like I was just saying...

It was a fake. It wasn't real.

And besides, it's shattered now...

Liar!... You want to keep it for yourself, don't you?!

So you can use it on your bodies... that's right!

And so you can try to bring your mother back again!

You shut up!

People don't come back from the dead, Rose. Not ever...

Not ever...

But he promised me...

He said if I prayed, it would happen. A miracle...

That hope was all I had left!

What am I supposed to believe in now?!

Tell me what to do... please...

I can't tell you that. You have to figure it out.

Stand up and walk... Keep moving forward...

You've got two good legs. So use them...

You're strong enough to make your own path.

Bring him out here!

That damn brat. It's all ruined--

everything I've worked for...!

Yes, all that hard work for nothing.

I knew we should have just incited a little rebellion.

You--!

I'm hungry, Lust. Can I eat the old man?

Please? He's big and fat.

Not this one, Gluttony...

We don't want you giving yourself indigestion.

Now you, too?! Everyone is mocking me! I won't stand fo--

Urrgghhhuh

I'd say this concludes our business.

Just as things were beginning to look promising, too...

Now I suppose we'll have to start over from scratch...

Father won't be pleased. In any case,

it's time we started thinking about our next move.

Following the incident in Liore,

Ed and Al travel to the Eastern Command Center

to report to Colonel Mustang. Once there,

the brothers are taken to the home of the Sewing

Life Alchemist, Shou Tucker and his young daughter, Nina,

where they hope to learn more about the field of bio-alchemy.

Next time, on Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood--

Episode 4. An Alchemist's Anguish.

Some meetings in this life are destined only for heartbreak.