Alchemy. A science where one understands the structure of a matter, breaks it down, and then rebuilds it. If used correctly, it can turn plain lead into gold. However, because it is a science, the principles of nature still apply. You can only create something of a certain mass with something with the same mass. It is the principle of equivalent trade. That principle states that to gain something, you must present something of equal value. Some people believe it represents that people cannot gain anything without sacrifices. But the world isn't perfect, and the principle is incomplete. Equivalent trade doesn't encompass everything that goes on here, but I still choose to believe in its principle, that all things do come at a price, that there's an real reason, a cycle, that the pain we went through, did have a reward, and that anyone who's determined and perseveres, will get something of value in return, even if it's not what they expected. I don't think of Equivalent Exchange as a law of the world anymore. I think of it as a promise, between my brother and me. A promise that someday, we'll see each other again.

The words of Edward Elric, before he had been taken to the parallel world with his brother

Edward and Alphonse have never been seen again since the incidents in the underground city. The only person who knows about what has happened to them is Roy Mustang. He has never given out any information about what has happened. Since Edward and Alphonse Elric's disappearances, Amestris and the government have taken on changes. The military has now been working towards finding ways to create the Philosopher's Stone, as well as doing research on people who have claimed to have seen more Homunculi. the researchers believe that creating a new Philosopher's Stone might be connected to the Homunculi's arrivals...

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