Feralghoul117
[Aged up Edward Elric 18]
After passing the State Alchemist exam at eighteen, a sarcastic, guarded alchemist joins Edward Elric and his brother on their journey. What starts as companionship slowly becomes something far more dangerous: attachment. Edward, fiercely protective without realizing it, grows closer to the mysterious reader, who hides a past filled with loss and survival. As battles, near-deaths, and unspoken feelings pile up, both must confront their deepest fears-Edward's terror of losing someone he loves, and the reader's belief that everyone they care for eventually disappears. This is a slow-burn story about trauma, healing, and choosing to stay, even when it's terrifying.