As the light of the sun vanishes, Mustang learns the loss which comes from seeing the other side of the Gateway – and five sacrifices gather in the dark presence of the Father.

The Elrics scuffle with Ling Yao and his attendants, Lan Fan and Fu, visitors from Xing seeking the Philosopher’s Stone. Ed may not like him, but Ling Yao’s not leaving until he gets what he wants.

Mustang must make a difficult choice: will he break alchemy’s greatest taboo? Or will he watch the person dearest to him die? Meanwhile, it grows ever more difficult to discern where Ling ends and Greed begins.

When Scar is cornered by a pair of gruesome chimeras, the Elrics enter the fray as his unlikely allies.  Later, Winry’s attempt to confront Scar over his role in her parent’s death ends in disaster.

Mustang must make a difficult choice: will he break alchemy’s greatest taboo? Or will he watch the person dearest to him die? Meanwhile, it grows ever more difficult to discern where Ling ends and Greed begins.

As Raven tries to corrupt Armstrong, Ed and Al can only wait in their cell. Long ago, their father faced his own captivity, confined to an eternity of regret in an undying body. To escape the pain, he said goodbye.

The battle for a nation’s soul descends into chaos. Bradley unleashes death on those who dare engage him. Beneath Central, the one responsible for the Fuhrer’s creation unleashes something far, far worse.

The soldiers at Fort Briggs remain ever vigilant against the threat of spies from Drachma. The massive compound may seem impenetrable – but a violent intruder offers destructive proof to the contrary.

The battle for a nation’s soul descends into chaos. Bradley unleashes death on those who dare engage him. Beneath Central, the one responsible for the Fuhrer’s creation unleashes something far, far worse.

A secret encounter allows Mustang to spark new ambition in an old friend – an ally with loyal troops at his command. Meanwhile, Ed and Al share a chance meeting with their biggest fan – young Selim Bradley.

Central’s forces fight with renewed vigor following Bradley’s return, and the Fuhrer himself enters the battle. His first opponent is an armored tank. His second foe is even tougher.

As Edward hears Hawkeye’s tale of a time when idealistic young soldiers were tasked with genocide, the horrors of the Ishvalan battlefield are revealed.

Central’s forces fight with renewed vigor following Bradley’s return, and the Fuhrer himself enters the battle. His first opponent is an armored tank. His second foe is even tougher.

The Elrics come face to face with Father – and his face is familiar indeed. Powerless and amazed, Ed and Al can only watch as Father creates a new Homunculus with alchemy that should be impossible.

A rebel victory is imminent and hope takes hold among Mustang and Armstrong’s troops. Central’s forces teeter on the brink of collapse – until their fallen leader returns to take control.

Truths are exposed when Al finds the one called Father, and Mustang hears the tale of Bradley’s creation – but the most amazing revelation is reserved for Ed after he once again breaks alchemy’s greatest taboo.