FMA Brotherhood: Wahrheit (Current Arc: A Small Peace)

The Ishval War 10: We'll Meet Again

You looked at the ground, then to the sky that was now pink and broken. It was a quiet thing to star at a sky that was not the sky above, feel the sun beating down on your face like a hammer.

It felt unreal. But you knew that anything more… staying in this limbo of hell was not going to suit you. That meant you might have to think of something… drastic.

You were not going to look for your father's notes by demanding it from him, even if he was willing to do so in a heart beat.

Something needed to remain… shattered, lost, to be rediscovered again by someone far more worthy than you.

"Dad… I need your help." You stated, as you picked up a stick, and looked around for an open area.

He must have realized it. "Ah… I see. Human transmutation?" he asked, as he picked up another stick.

"Yes. I'm going to use it to slingshot my soul back into my body… hopefully, sending her to hell as well." You stated with a grim sigh. "I don't know what will happen to you?"

"Your right, you won't." He replied with a smile. "But I have been trapped here for far to long… and I wish to see your mother, sister, and brother again… beyond whatever waits for me." He smiled. "I'm not afraid Alfred. Only worried that it might not work and you'll be back in here… losing hope."

You smiled. "Why do you have to sound so pessimistic dad?"

"Because there are… other ways. Ways that won't involve you taking a gamble that might kill you." He stated. "I can teach you about my Energy Manipulation theory… let you find a way to do so safely… trick her, trap her here with me… allow us both to die."

You shook your head. "And allow her to destroy everything I have worked for?" You stated. "No. I refuse to do that. To allow her the chance to destroy me by her own actions, rather than my own. If I am to be destroyed father. I would rather it be me that is killed than my body."

You paused and spoke more, as you began to draw the circle in the field. "The Truth is all that matters in the end. If we can find it, and let others know so that they may make the right choice… then my work hasn't been for nothing."


Your father nodded. "You are so much like Arthur, it almost frightened me that you have done such a thing. Willingness to die for the Truth."

You nearly finished a few minutes later before he asked. "Than what will you do if this works?"

"I don't know…" You shook your head. "I will try to save you… and let everything happen as it may. But if I don't." you sighed. "Give them my love… if that's even possible."

Your father smiled. "I will. And if through some miracle this works… give her some flowers… Roses were her favorite."


You smiled and clapped your hands together. Your father stepped into the circle and held your arms. "But-"

"Never do something alone. Even when you should." He stated.

And with a smile, you touched the ground.
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You awoke in the White void, with Truth smiling at you. "It seems you decided to gamble with your life for the Truth… an interesting proposition."

"I know." You stated. "But you want her dead? Don't you… to answer for her crimes?"

Truth remained smiling. "Even now, you still don't get the task at hand… even when it stood right in front of you."

Your father then stood forward… How had he- "I expected something far grander.. .but then again, I always thought that something like this would be impossible. To be able to see the Truth with my own eyes."

He smiled. "Well… I take it you want to take me to the afterlife."

Truth Smiled. "Not yet… you still have a role to play Nicholas. And what your son may want may decide your fate here as well."

Your father smiled wider. "I never believed you were a man of fair play."

"Do not misunderstand my needs for your energy manipulation for kindness Nicholas...even though you and you alone seem to understand Alchemy as a science." The Truth stated.

You watched the gate. "So what will happen?" You asked… "What if this fails?"

"Don't think like that kid… We'll just meet each other again." Your father then smiled. "Now… go and fuck Dante up."
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The Reunion of Soul and Body: 1D100 => 100+60(Alchemy Skills, The Gate, and Omakes)=160 vs 1D100 => 96+80 (Dante's Countermeasures)-20 (Your Father's Work)=156

And you awoke to face Dante's spirit, clawing into the gate… Your gate. "How… you should be trapped!" She screamed. "Your body is mine!"

You sighed. That was it? She wasn't going to accept that you somehow came back?

How disappointing. You remained silent… not because you wished to speak… but because you could not.

You waited, for Dante to say something. And then… it happened. You felt your body… the energy of the Gate… you...being you.

And Dante Screamed as she vanished.
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(Nicholas POV)

You clapped as Dante Appeared. "You bastard! His soul should have-"

"Yes… should have activated the emergency seal in the ring, to capture it back… to make sure it becomes a philosopher's stone. To trap him there forever." You chuckled. "Unfortunately, you didn't count on me seeing through you… you are so scared of death, it was easy to change a few formulae's around… to make it more powerful to maintain your life."

You then folded your arms. "All it took was one mishappen seal for it all to break." You turned around. "They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions… It seems that someone worthy of it has finally arrived."

And Dante saw the Gate… opened wide for her ungodly soul… and vanished without a trace.

"So it is done." Truth stated.

"Indeed it is." You turned to face him. "Our Bargain is now complete Truth. He has paid the price for his ignorance, and has give you what have sought for so long." You stated. "He has paid more than a fair price for his voice back. And you cannot claim otherwise."

Truth nodded, a smile still on his face. "Indeed."

You then raised an eyebrow. "I do hope that I can ask for… just one more thing."

"And what would that be?" Truth asked. "What would be worth the Equivalency that is needed?"

You smiled. "You already have it."

???: Rolled: ???

(Success)
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You coughed. "Ah fuck." You swore… your voice horse and deep.

Who was next to you:

[]Arthur and Johan: Your uncle!... He was also with… JOHAN! You almost charged Johan, before Arthur Stopped you, holding you onto the bed. "Alfred. I can explain… it was all part of the Plan. Just don't kill Johan just yet."

[]Scar: the Man with the X on his face smiled. "Good, you're alive."

[]A Young Cadet: The man had eyes as cold as ice. "Excuse me… My name is Roy Mustang… you are Alfred Ailtree, correct?"

[]No one: THe room was empty… save for a book… A Notebook… in your father's hand.


AN: enjoy.