|| ♔ || A golden blur launched itself from the nearest rooftop as Ling landed directly in front of Edward and threw his arms wide - blocking any escape routes.
“Edward! Oh, I’ve missed you! It’s been so long…” Ling totally had not been following Ed and Al around since their last meeting. What? The very idea was preposterous.
|| ♔ || His normal grin turns downright mischievous at the mention of free food. Surely this stranger couldn’t be aware of Ling’s appetite, or else they wouldn’t have offered. Well, he wasn’t about to turn down a free meal, now was he?
“Well, if you insist.” Maybe he could even get some information out of this person - information about the Philosopher’s Stone.
name : Ling Yao Greed age : 15 default height :5′11″ eye color : black hair color : black sexual orientation : heterosexual species : human based homunculus allergies : none fears : losing loved ones, not being able to protect others, not being capable enough relationship status: single
|| ♔ || “Well, it was on the table. You shouldn’t leave food lying around like that, someone might steal it.” The prince waved his fork at the feast before him. “Go ahead, have some. Consider it a gift from me to you.”
Me: Did you know that Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood follows the structure of the monomyth complete with the three parts of departure, initiation, and return? Did you know that Edward Elric and Ling Yao's time in Gluttony's stomach can be seen as the hero's archetypal journey to the Underworld? Did you know that Leto was also the name of Apollo and Artemis' human mother? Did you know that supernatural aid comes to the Elric brothers only after they have tried to resurrect their mother, thereby subverting the "magical helper/guide" trope because Edward's arguably supernatural ability to create alchemy without a transmutation circle was due to this childhood error? Did you know that Edward and Alphonse must not only confront and/or make atonement with their actual father, but with a villain who is literally called "Father"? Did you know the name Roy means king, and that Roy Mustang must usurp the throne of someone who is actually named "King"? Did you know Edward becomes master of two worlds by reconciling himself with the realm of Truth and the realm of reality, and becomes competent in both spiritual and material matters? Did you know Edward often sees/describes himself as the mythological character Icarus, who fell from the sky after flying too close to the sun? Did you know Edward's figurative apotheosis actually occurs when he recognizes that he can never become a god? Did you know
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♔ ♔ ♔ Ling Yao accepted Greed into his body as a conduit to the Philosopher's Stone at Greed's core, and fought with Greed's soul for dominance of his body. He has the ability to transmute carbon, creating an impenetrable shell from his skin - the Ultimate Shield.
♔ Ling's soul sometimes overpowers Greed, but it never lasts. Sometimes they even combine their powers in battle, switching sides effortlessly until you can't tell which face is human and which is not.
♔ Being the personification of the sin which he was named for, Greed claims to want everything in the world, but nothing can ever satisfy him. The only thing that Greed really wants is friendship, because friendship cannot be taken - it has to be earned.
Ling is a child prince, living in his homeland of Xing. At first glance his life seems idyllic: luxury, royalty, loyal bodyguards, what more could you want? But among plots, treachery, and assassination attempts, the twelfth prince is learning every day just how cruel the Emperor's court can be.
♔ Amestris:
After an arduous journey across the desert, Ling has finally arrived in Amestris, along with his bodyguards, Lan Fan and her grandfather Fuu. He smells blood - the goal is the Philosopher's Stone, the key to immortality, which will ensure that Ling is made the heir to become Emperor. However, something about this country isn't right...
♔ Homunculus:
This is my choice. Don't try to stop me! This is...this is what I want!
Ling accepts the homunculus Greed into his body in order to have access to the Philosopher's Stone. He lets Greed take control, but inside Ling waits for the opportunity to strike. This is the only way; he must honor Lan Fan's sacrifice. It's his chance, and he'll grab it with both hands - even if it means becoming a monster.
♔ To be a King:
At last, back home to Xing, with a little sister and the Stone in tow. Ling is named the heir to the throne. The weight of Fuu's death, combined with new responsibility, must make the idealistic young man grow up quickly. The Emperor's seat awaits.
