Moumoku no Renkinjutsushi (The Blind Alchemist) Edward Elric and his brother, Alphonse, hear rumors of an alchemist, Jude, who successfully accomplished what they could not—human transmutation. As they investigate Jude and the family that he serves, the two learn that the story may not be as simple as they have been led to believe. Simple na Hitobito (Simple People) Whenever Edward damages his automail arm, he takes it for repair to his childhood friend and mechanic, Winry Rockbell, and endures her scolding. After a few particularly intense fights, Edward and Alphonse try to find a way to keep Winry's anger to a minimum. Sensei Monogatari (The Tale of Teacher) Long before Izumi Curtis became Edward and Alphonse's teacher, she was Izumi Harnet, a young woman with a strong desire to learn alchemy. When a prospective mentor gives her the test of surviving alone on Mount Briggs at the height of winter for an entire month, Izumi must dig deep if she truly wants to hone her skills. Sore mo mata Kare no Senjou (Yet Another Man's Battlefield) Back when Roy Mustang was a candidate at Amestris' military academy, he developed a disdain for his peers with questionable attitudes, and no man drew his ire like Maes Hughes. However, when Roy learns that he may have been too quick to judge Hughes, the duo form a bond that will last for years to come. [Written by MAL Rewrite]