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Two brothers use alchemy to search for the Philosopher's Stone after a failed transmutation.
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What is FMA fanfiction?
FMA fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Fullmetal Alchemist universe. With over 45,000 works on Archive of Our Own, FMA is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Edward Elric, Alphonse Elric, Roy Mustang, Riza Hawkeye, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular FMA Fanfics
These are the highest-rated FMA stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Of Arms And Ammunition
by zachycards
Remember when I said "I wonder what it would be like if my life were a little more action packed?" Well, I did. But this isn't quite what I had in mind. So Revy, what say we go and show them all why we deserve to be feared, huh? It's time to remind the world why Catherine "Cat" Lee is nicknamed 'Dou
A Pirates Exchange
by bekanotbecky
"“I don’t get it,” Ed said, pulling back just enough to look at Mustang. He couldn’t read his expression through his tears, and that somehow made it worse. “It doesn’t make sense. What do you want from me?” His voice wavered despite his effort to keep it steady. “I’m a double amputee with a bad atti
The Colors of Your Eyes
by Ideality
After everything weird that happened last year, surely the population of Hogwarts can be afforded some peace and quiet and normalcy. Except no, because the whole school is surrounded by psychological torture monsters. Whether this is good or bad for self-discovery is a question of opinion, because t
Alchemist's Angel
by Lyncs
Nina was four years old when she learned that it was not normal to have a scientist and a bio-alchemist for parents, and a military lab for a preschool. At six years old, being an eagle chimera saved her life.(Estimated completion: March 22)
The Point of no Return
by AkiOnTheMoon
“You see, Riza, I don’t think this can become another of the things we never talk about.” It was silent and he almost believed it would stay silent until they parted for the night, but then she sighed and leaned back against the cushions, relaxing fully for the first time that day. “Stop it, Roy,” s
Souls Intertwined
by DragonSwirl
Soon after the State Alchemy Exam, Ed begins to hear a voice in his head--a voice that sounds just like his, but most certainly does not belong to him. It turns out that Al's might not have been the only soul Ed pulled through the Gate. Updates (hopefully) every Thursday and Sunday
Going In Almost Completely Blind
by zachycards
Okay, so what if you had only watched the first five episodes of the anime you wound up in?And what if a mysterious book is only the beginning of what lies in store for me?Dedicated to Sakura Avalon voice actor Carly McKillip.And as such is written off of the Nelvana Dub episodes.Also, the four clow
【重写鬼灭】别把我留在没有你的地狱-Only do not leave me in this abyss, where I cannot find you
by Liarcs
⭐致力于给鬼杀队的孩子们完整的一生⭐ ⭐️Committed to giving the children of the Demon Slayer Corps a complete life⭐️ ❗夹带私货，重写鬼灭——最终选拔不该死人，强化紫藤花效力，提升鬼杀队信息交流和出行速度。让鬼杀队提前认知上弦实力，柱训练提到游郭篇之前。尽可能保留人物关系和主线剧情，把我认为不合逻辑的地方补上。结局还是大家濒死体验后才能消灭鬼，都存活也未致残，但是开了斑纹会在享受几年好日子后陆陆续续毫无遗憾地离开。（借用了一点《死神》《钢之炼金术师》《哆啦A梦》道具设定）时间线大体符合原作，成柱时间，立志篇、无限列
Edward Ride: The Alchemist Experiment
by GemmaRose
When Father imploded at the end of the battle of Central, the black hole which did the deed took Edward Elric with him. Now Edward is on the other side of the Gate, trapped in the body of an eleven year old human-avian chimera, with no clue how to get himself home or Al's soul back from the Gate. Go
Out of Order
by PlasticPencils
It wasn't supposed to happen like this. They were supposed to get married first. He would get their bodies back, he would accomplish his goals, and he would live out his days with her. She didn't anticipate a pregnancy this soon. She didn't want to keep Ed in the dark about his own child for years.
Blessings And Curses
by SillySirPentiousStuffs (IamtheLastDragonLord)
Pieces of my BNHA / MHA AU that I have been struggling to put pen to paper and actually finish beyond where I've left it off here. I have had mutliple ideas that come and go for this au that I think are ALL noncannon now that the manga has ended.I can't remember.
more than a woman
by megistvs
Sometimes Roy Mustang sees Riza Hawkeye as more than a woman. But sometimes, she is also very much that.
A Certain Scientific Pair Of Railgun Aces
by zachycards
Here is the prequel/side story to this fanfic------->https://archiveofourown.org/works/54254080Mikoto Misaka may have made the things she did in the anime look easy.But I never would've guessed that I would be experiencing those events alongside her.And when you've suddenly taken over the body of a
"So You've Made Several Decisions You'll Definitely Regret Later," by Greed the Avaricious
by Silvex
Ling probably shouldn't feel so safe with the thing that took over his body, given how it keeps calling him its possession, talks about things it shouldn't know, and, oh, told everyone that he was dead while he was unconscious. He just... feels like he should, for some reason. If the two of them act
[Podfic] snipers solve 99% of all problems
by cabloom
Ed had thought, after the whole Promised Day, homunculus, entire country harvested for alchemical batteries thing, the batshit quotient of his life would have settled down some. He really ought to have topped out the meter with that one. But no. The bullshit is just getting started.“Are you fucking
On The Streets Of Dublith
by CentralFirstLibrary
All the lights are off in town and he's got nowhere to go. He doesn't even know where he is for crying out loud! He doesn't know the date or anything that could be helpful in the slightest! It doesn't help that his glasses are cracked and he can't see that well.He wants this all to be over.As he wal
Honey, Watch Me Give Up
by VirgoMoonLeoRising
Alphonse reached for his suitcase and stepped towards the door. Edward's hand finally fell away; his right hand, the hand that Edward had always considered to belong to Alphonse. He'd paid for it, after all. Not like his left hand, weighted down by Winry’s ring that anchored him to his fate.
Chains of Hollis (Working Title)
by Ashton_Nes
He wanted the throne But found a reason to kneel.
a self made man
by sweetoctopodes
In which Riza Hawkeye has a particular realization.(He's trans)
My sweet brother
by AsmodeusFunHouse (xXMoonlicious616Xx)
Edward believes in Alphonse's potential, but one side of his overprotective behavior as a older brother tells he isn't able to live without the only brother he has, and not even Alphonse either feels the feeling of relief if one day Ed is gone. To do everything for Alphonse more than for himself, li
Popular FMA Ships
RoyEd
Roy Mustang/Edward Elric
The complex mentor-student relationship between ambitious Colonel Roy Mustang and the talented young alchemist Edward Elric.
35,000 works →
EdWin
Edward Elric/Winry Rockbell
Childhood friends Edward Elric and automail mechanic Winry Rockbell, whose relationship deepened through years of separation and reunion.
28,000 works →
Royai
Roy Mustang/Riza Hawkeye
The devoted partnership between Colonel Roy Mustang and his trusted lieutenant Riza Hawkeye, bound by duty and shared ideals.
42,000 works →
Ling/Greed
Ling Yao/Greed
The unique relationship between Prince Ling Yao and the homunculus Greed who shares his body, creating an intimate mental bond.
8,000 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FMA fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 45,000 FMA fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best FMA ships?
Popular FMA pairings include RoyEd, EdWin, Royai. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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