Fullmetal Alchemist: Episode 31

The homunculus, Wrath. The name befits its owner. The transformation from an innocent child to a raging individual was remarkable. Once he remembered how he was born into the world, he remembered hate and resentment.

The amoral actions of the homunculi have been calculating and usually downright evil. However, these individuals are in fact soulless beings made by the ignorance of humans. Of all things, their main purpose (at least Envy and his allies) to create the Philosopher’s Stone was to become completely human. Does this mean they desire souls attached within their bodies? If a soul acts as man’s conscience, imagine their realization once they’ve accomplished their mission. Will they atone for the sins they’ve committed? (I think I’m channeling Spike and Angel here) Of course, being human does not guarantee moral decisions, just ask Basque Gran and Tucker.

Isumi’s secret grief resulted to a chain of events which indirectly caused Ed’s loss of an arm and a leg. Isumi faces a crossroad between taking away the Wrath’s life and ending his turmoil or atonement by letting him take her life.

Still shocked by the recent turn of events, Al and Ed race towards the Yoki Island to find their mentor where an unpleasant scene awaits before them. Enraged by Wrath’s attempt to murder Isumi, Ed begins his attack only to be halted by Isumi. She admitted her wrong and clearly wished to end her pain. After Isumi’s guilt stricken confession, Wrath informed the brothers that he intends to possess Ed’s body as well and proceeded to attack. While Ed remained confuse, Al stepped in and defended his brother. Even though he lost his entire body, he still blames himself for Ed’s loss of limbs. To protect his brother, he will face Wrath head on.