Under the Faraway Sky (Fullmetal Alchemist Novel, Volume 4)

Somewhere between magic art and science exists a world of alchemy. And into this world travel Edward and Alphonse Elrictwo brothers in search of the Philosophers Stone the ultimate alchemical treasure!Youve read the manga and seen the anime. Complete the Fullmetal experience with these best-selling novels featuring original stories. Its only been a year since the Elric brothers set out on their journey to find the elusive Philosophers Stone. But a lot has happened in that short time. For one thing Edward has become an official state alchemist and as such he often finds himself embroiled in one dangerous situation after another. Now sidelined with a fever in a remote village Edward comes face-to-face with a childhood friend. Though hes become a valuable member of his countrys military Edward cant help feeling a pang of jealousy during this unexpected reunion. While he and his brother are bound to their cruel fate his friend is busy making his dreams come true. Once again Edward must wrestle with the consequences of his alchemically altered past. Also included in this edition is a heartwarming story featuring Roy Mustang Maes Hughes and Alex Louis Armstrong who discover a mysterious village populated only with children while on vacation in the woods.