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Hiding In The Shadows (a Full Metal Alchemist FanFic)

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Time 4h 32m

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Alchemy. 
A science formed around the laws of equivalent exchange. Edward and Alphonse Elric learned the hard way that nothing can be exchanged for a human soul. Shortly after the beginning of their search for the Philosopher's stone, they meet a silent alchemist who works behind the scenes.
The Black Shadow Alchemist.
Shadow was assigned to protect the Elric brothers on their quest. She helps them in ways no other state alchemist could- by being their friend. Through their travels, Edward begins to soften the hard shield she has put up over herself. Will he be able to win her heart? Or will it be too late?


⚠️WARNING: SWEAR WORDS, BLOOD, AND MAJOR CHARACTER DEATH⚠️


Read the second book: Living In The Light (a FMA sequel)

"Tbh, I thought this book was amazing - I loved how there were plot twists here and there and how it ended in a cliffhanger - this is one of my most favorite books/fanfics and I would recommend it to FMA fans!!~" - iulia924

👏🏻FMA and FMAB CHARACTERS ARE OWNED BY HIROMU ARAKAWA I ONLY OWN SCARLETT REEMS OR OTHER NON-CANNON CHARACTERS👏🏻All Rights Reserved

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Murmurs of the Soul || Edward Elric x Reader by _delphinium_

Years after your father had been deployed for the Ishvalan War of Extermination, a grave illness overturned your life. With little other option in reach, you took your fate into your own hands and turned to medical alchemy as the cure. You eventually succeeded -- but perhaps not as completely as you thought. You're soon hurriedly relocated to live in the far reaches of Fort Briggs. There, you continue to study and hone your skills to repay those who've helped you regain your footing. But despite your efforts to ground yourself in Briggs, one thought continues to plague you: A red stone, seeping into your hazed memories on the night of your transmutation. After much convincing, General Armstrong grants you permission to pursue its secrets. Along your travels you encounter a strange pair of brothers who claim to search for the same stone, and while finding solace in their company is unexpected, it's welcome. With them at your side, the truths you uncover won't whittle down your resolve. ╔═════════•●•═════════╗ Edward Elric x Reader Disclaimer: I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist or its characters! I will be taking some artistic liberties with canon to create an entertaining story for you all :) ╚═════════•●•═════════╝

Always There (FMA: Edward Elric X Reader) by xcutiepiexx

Running from your past isn't a great way to face it. Luckily, you have someone that's always there for you But what if that's isn't enough to save you? Ed (shrimp) X Reader __________________________________ Don't own Fullmetal Alchemist

Cardinal Sin (1) : Rebirth of the Fullmetal Alchemist by SmaugIsADragon

The former renowned Fullmetal Alchemist, Edward Elric, sees chances to plunge back into a life of action and alchemy once he arrives in the West and makes the acquaintance of two young alchemists. These two are researching what Fullmetal suspects may very well be another philosopher's stone... *This fanfiction is based on the Anime series FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD, however the story is mine.

By Your Side (Edward Elric x Reader) by -Tiredanditswintah-

Hey guys! This is my first ever x reader so if it is bad I am so sorry. This story line will not be like the story line of the anime so yeah. I am trying my best to make it good so please tell me if you like it. Thank you! ❤ After years of training and practicing alchemy you finally gather the courage to become a State Alchemist. In the process you meet the one and only Edward Elric, also known as the Fullmetal Alchemist, and his brother Alphonse Elric. Once you see them you immediately start to fall for one of them, Edward Elric. You find out that they are both trying to find the one thing that you were searching for, the Philosophers Stone. You need it to heal your ill and bedridden father. You agree to help Edward and Alphonse find it. As you guys travel together you all begin to grow close. Especially you and Edward.

Elementally Compatible|Edward Elric x Reader by Sparky-Sparks

F/N Hughes is the younger sister to Maes Hughes and became a state alchemist at the age of 15. At the time, she thought she was the youngest State Alchemist and had previously attempted human transmutation when she was 12, allowing her to use alchemy with no circle but at the sacrifice of both of her legs which are now automail. What will happen when she meets Edward Elric who took the test when he was 12 and she finds out he and his brother Alphonse also attempted human transmutation and are trying to get their bodies back. While F/N does not seek the return of her legs, actually preferring the automail replacements, she can't help but be curious about both of the brothers, but especially Edward, even if at first they clash more than getting along. (I am following Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood for this story!)

Beauty and the Armor- Alphonse x Reader by SmuggleMuffin

After your parents died, the Rockbell family had raised you like you were their own flesh and blood. Winry and you acted like sisters, but other than her you usually felt like no one could understand you. One day Aunt Pinako got lost on the way to the next town to show off her top quality automail, and Winry and you decided to go search for her. Then you found the castle in the forest, and both of your lives changed forever. (I might edit this description later...probably.) Anywho, I've had this idea for a longer Alphonse x Reader story, and I can't get this idea out of my head. This is loosely based on Beauty and the Beast, except Edward is Beast, Winry is Belle, and you're just like "I AINT LEAVING WITHOUT WINRY!" And of course Alphonse is his usual adorable armored self. This might be on the weirder side, and I have no idea how long this will turn out, but it's been stuck in my head. Hope you enjoy!

The Forgotten Alchemist by wolf-babe

Elizabella Rockbell was never interested in becoming a state alchemist. She was more than happy following Edward Elric and his brother Alphonse Elric around whilst helping them in their missions, though that was mostly due to her insane crush on Ed. But when Elizabella suffers heartache in the form of knowing that the one person whom you love will never be yours, she becomes estranged from her cousin, Winry Rockbell and the only best friends she had ever known. But these actions have consequences that Elizabella never foretold and once learning about how her family is coping, years after severing the ties she held with them, she goes about returning things back to normal. However, when a new alchemist rears their head and threatens to destroy everything that Elizabella and her friends had worked so hard for long ago, they can do nothing but set to destroying them in order to keep peace within their home country. With tensions rising, and the help of old friends and new, Elizabella helps to track down the alchemist as well as deal with her own issues within her circle. Everyone knows the story and Edward and Alphonse Elric, but what Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood forgot was the storyline of their lifelong friend. This is the story of Elizabella Rockbell. This is the story of The Forgotten Alchemist.

Fullmetal Alchemist Conqueror Of Shamballa The Sequel by ElementalAlchemist03

WARNING!! I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist, it belongs to Hiromu Arakawa, also this fanfic is based after the movie. It's been 6 months, ever since Edward and Alphonse are stuck in our world, but Edward is secretly working on a portal to way back to Amestris to be with love of his life, Winry Rockbell. Alphonse is working with alternative version of Gracia in Flower Shop and he doesn't know what Edward is planing. Will the Elric Brothers return back to Amestris or not?

Heart In The Armor (Alphonse X Reader) by MayaNotMia

(Y/N) is a thief, plain and simple. running around with one real limb, stealing what she can find and trying not to die. One day, two alchemists, Edward and Alphonse Elric, had something stolen from them, which lead to them helping (Y/N) to put her life back together. As she grows onto them, she develops feelings for Alphonse. They pursue their adventures as alchemists trying to help the needy and fighting off homunculi, becoming State Alchemists, and finding hope in others.

The Price of Life [Fullmetal Alchemist] by melosdechordas

No one would call Sonia an ordinary teenage girl. She has no family left to speak of, was born with strange psychic powers, and is an improving alchemy prodigy. She has so many questions, and has decided to travel with the Elric brothers to find answers she desperately wants to know. Maybe after her journey, she will learn the price of life. [Edward Elric/OC] I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist. highest rankings; #1 fullmetalalchemist #1 fma #1 edwardelric

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Years after your father had been deployed for the Ishvalan War of Extermination, a grave illness overturned your life. With little other option in reach, you took your fate into your own hands and turned to medical alchemy as the cure. You eventually succeeded -- but perhaps not as completely as you thought. You're soon hurriedly relocated to live in the far reaches of Fort Briggs. There, you continue to study and hone your skills to repay those who've helped you regain your footing. But despite your efforts to ground yourself in Briggs, one thought continues to plague you: A red stone, seeping into your hazed memories on the night of your transmutation. After much convincing, General Armstrong grants you permission to pursue its secrets. Along your travels you encounter a strange pair of brothers who claim to search for the same stone, and while finding solace in their company is unexpected, it's welcome. With them at your side, the truths you uncover won't whittle down your resolve. ╔═════════•●•═════════╗ Edward Elric x Reader Disclaimer: I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist or its characters! I will be taking some artistic liberties with canon to create an entertaining story for you all :) ╚═════════•●•═════════╝