Pygmalion

Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's first law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only truth.

Fandom: Fullmetal Alchemist
Pairing: Roy Mustang/Edward Elric

Idea drawn from the mythological story of Pygmalion, with certain parts inspired by havewelostjimmy's amazing story, Postcards From No Man's Land. Its ultimate muse was the series and characters itself, most especially the movie Fullmetal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shamballa.

Acknowledgment goes to my betas, who viewed this piece in its earliest forms, and all suggested ways to improve it, namely: Smashed Pumpkin, saint gut-free, and Heartswell.