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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.
Tasting His Own Submission
by Glitter_Bondage
The boundaries of pleasure blurred as Edward learned to satisfy himself while being completely dominated by his roommate.
Heart Chamber
by Glitter_Bondage
Edward and Alfons had explored countless caves together, but one expedition outside Munich had led them somewhere neither of them had expected.
The Weight of Blood
by Glitter_Bondage
Edward had believed he was prepared to say goodbye, but nothing could have prepared him for the weight of unfinished love and years of resentment. As the hours slipped away, old wounds bled into desperate choices that could never be undone.
Bound in Dirndls
by Glitter_Bondage
Trussed in Bavarian dirndls and bound with unforgiving hemp rope, the Elric brothers trembled under Alfons's oppressive gaze.
Written Confessions
by erimeows
Struggling to cope with her life after The Promised Day, Riza Hawkeye starts writing romance to escape. When she realizes that the stories she's crafting are eerily similar to the fantasies she has about Roy Mustang, she does everything she can to keep him from finding out about her true feelings. B
The Seeds We Sow
by Calamityjim
When a cop's deal with the devil expires the team finds themselves a decade behind a killer that didn't need the head start. Aaron's warpath to catch the killer who got away isn't without casualties though, and Ed is struggling to remember he isn't a twelve year old kid in Mustang's command. CM ep
Shattered Alchemy: The Abbey's Claim
by MoonlitPromises
!!Disclaimer!!This is a work of fiction. All characters depicted are adults. This story contains themes of sexual assault, brainwash and religion that some readers may find distressing. Reader discretion is advised. Edward Elric is seduced by a secretive cult disguised as clergy, who subject him t
Waifu Wars Independence Day Special
by yazminaydem
This July 4th, the waifus declare their independence from the plot and decide to BBQ instead—until their plans are ruined by an alien invasion led by none other than Esdeath from Akame ga Kill. The Ice Queen slaps a massive ice dome over Neon City and declares dominion, then unleashes her army of De
Ed falls down the rabbit hole
by Rainowz
Ed has discovered she's in her worst nightmare. A school full of morons who believe magic exists.This Fic relates to my other fic Garden on Eden, but you don't have to read all of that for this to make sense.
Staying In
by bbabyshambles
Edward and Winry have every intention to attend Mustang’s military gala that evening. All that’s left is for Winry to finish getting dressed. Then a storm rolls in, and (surprise, surprise) a stubborn dress zipper refuses to cooperate. The gala is promptly forgotten.
Behind the Cloak
by Draculina (xXMoonlicious616Xx)
Edward got in problems with Roy again, and concerned for his older brother not coming back, Alphonse searches him again to take back and scold him for being drunk all night not enjoying the way he copes with stress using alcohol.
Do You Ever Think of Me (and My Two Hands)?
by Lenore_V
So, when her younger sibling, joining her on a rooftop, promptly lost their current disguise and slumped against her wordlessly, and she felt their cheek boiling against her collarbone, the first thing Lust registered was that something was very, very wrong with them.
The Assassin and the Alchemist
by Inattentive_Anya
Years after the victory over the homunculi, Alphonse returns to Resembool for Edward and Winry's wedding accompanied by a strange red-eyed girl with a sword. When news of this reaches the army, Mustang's group returns to investigate a new conspiracy that, in some way, is related to Alphonse's new fr
Speaking Our Minds
by Ideality
So. There's a Dark Lord on the loose, the government has gone mad with power, and there's some important tests coming up. In some ways, that's just another year. Everyone would really like it if that wasn't normal, but it is what it is. The best way to handle this sort of thing is with clear, effect
Forest Decay
by Glitter_Bondage
Hohenheim took his sons to a decaying house in the woods for a photoshoot, but the lens demanded more than just posed portraits. Each flash of the camera was a command, pushing Edward and Alphonse further into a performance that stripped them bare. In front of the abandoned house and their father's
The Bond of the Barbed Tongue
by Glitter_Bondage
The fated bond between the Elric brothers had become an unbearable torment, a feverish need that pulsed beneath the hot Theban sun. To complete their connection and claim each other as true mates, they had to submit to an ancient ritual of pleasure and pain. Only through the sharpest agony could the
Polished Silver and Leather Collars
by Glitter_Bondage
Edward's and Alphonse's duties extended far beyond simple housekeeping, delving into a world of service and submission that satisfied them all. As master and servants, they had found a fragile balance in a life that wasn't their own.
Dairy Assault
by Glitter_Bondage
Edward only wanted one peaceful summer afternoon by the pool. Envy had other plans, involving milk. Things escalated quickly.
Dante's Altar
by Glitter_Bondage
Hohenheim's resistance finally shattered under the weight of Dante's and Sloth's cruel ingenuity. Bound in lace and leather, he was broken by pain and a pleasure he could not deny. In her chambers, he learned that even he could be brought to his knees.
Whispering Shadows Over Berlin
by Glitter_Bondage
Berlin was divided. So were they. Edward lived in the West. Alphonse lived in the East. For twenty-eight years, Edward and Alphonse Elric lived on opposite sides of the Wall, haunted by memories, dreams, and the hope that one day they would find each other again.
FMA Fanfics by Length
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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 →
AlMei
Alphonse Elric/May Chang
The Xingese princess fell for a suit of armor's kind soul before she ever saw his face, and Al's first promise after regaining his body was to visit her country and learn alkahestry. Canon's ending photo places him in Xing at her side, letting fic chart the courtship between two gentlest characters.
2,500 works →
EdLing
Edward Elric/Ling Yao
The freeloading Xingese prince attached himself to Edward's wallet and never quite let go, trading barbs through Gluttony's stomach and the war against Father. Equal parts mooch and monarch, Ling is one of the few people who matches Ed's stubbornness beat for beat.
3,000 works →
HughesRoy
Maes Hughes/Roy Mustang
Hughes pushed Roy toward the top from below, calling him from payphones to gush about his daughter and feed him intelligence — until learning the homunculi's secret got him killed. Roy's rain-soaked graveside line and his vengeance against Envy mark Hughes as the loss that defines him.
3,000 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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