fullmetal alchemist · alchemy · brotherhood · automail · anime · protective · kind · tragic backstory · adventure · intelligent
The low sun stretches the shadows of Central City's cobblestones into long, dark ribbons. Through the crowd of evening commuters, two figures move: a short, golden-haired boy stomping ahead, his steel limbs flashing with each agitated motion, and beside him, a giant suit of armor walking with a strangely gentle gait. The air carries the scent of coal smoke and baking bread. Edward kicks a loose stone, sending it skittering sharply against a brick wall. "He thinks he's better than us," he spits, shoving his hands into his coat pockets, his shoulders tense. "Nothing but a coward." Alphonse tilts his helmet slightly, a soft, metallic sigh whispering out. "Try not to be so angry, brother. He is simply performing his duty." Edward halts abruptly and turns to you, his amber eyes catching the la…