EdWin
Edward Elric/Winry Rockbell
Childhood friends Edward Elric and automail mechanic Winry Rockbell, whose relationship deepened through years of separation and reunion.
What is EdWin?
EdWin is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Edward Elric and Winry Rockbell from Fullmetal Alchemist. With over 28,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love EdWin
Their natural chemistry, shared history, and canonical development makes for satisfying friends-to-lovers romance.
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The highest-rated EdWin stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
Satellite
by SpicyReyes
A rogue alchemist, desperate to restore the alchemy of the famous Fullmetal Alchemist, pushes Truth into playing a new game - one that has Edward Elric waking up on the floor of his house where a transmuted abomination should have been, just in time to save his younger self and brother. He might hav
Responsible Adults
Completeby metisket
Post-108. Epilogue to FMA, featuring small children and things blowing up. And also world domination, because Roy.
Lover
Completeby MadSeason (naive_wanderer)
Ed has a past with Ling. Winry finds this... well, hilarious.
Professor Elric?
Completeby schrijverr
After The Promised Day Edward is sent on a miliary mission to Hogwarts where he will teach Alchemy to his students. He is told not to interfere with their business, but he has a hard time not getting involved with this weird Voldy prick.
we are the wild youth
Completeby noodlebunny
Ling didn’t look fifteen. He looked like six feet of smooth marble sculpted by gods, while Ed looked like a twelve year old with an expression that suggested he had perpetual stick up his ass. Ed doesn’t have a soulmate, and he doesn’t want one, thank you very much.
Make a Deal to Fix your Mistakes
Completeby Lunatic_Shipper
Ed gets caught in the rebound of a Human Transmutation and nearly dies as a result.Truth offers to save him, but will only do so by sending him back in time to his childhood. Because Truth wants back the Souls that disappeared with the Homunculi. And Ed is going to be the one to get them back, allow
The Ishvalan Accords
Completeby missyskywalker
Ishvalan AU It’s a year after the Promised Day, and Fuhrer Grumman, with General Mustang and his crew’s assistance, wants to restore Ishval to its previous glory. When negotiations between Amestris and Ishval convene, why does a certain golden-eyed former alchemist seem so interested? Just what has
Veritas et Virtus
by Simple_Silver_Lining
Alchemists and wizards collide when Colonel Edward Elric is called to aid Hogwarts as an extra security measure against the murderer Sirius Black. He leaves his growing family and heads for an unknown land to protect one of the most famous wizards, Harry Potter. And they expect him to do WHAT? Teach
The World Spins On, Uncaring
Completeby Ayotofu
It's Winry who finds the first gray hair when he's twenty.“You’re turning into an old man already, Ed,” she teases, holding out the strand for him to see. “I guess those years in the military did a number on you after all.”--In which Ed is eighty when he's thirty and nobody is okay.
How to Overthrow a Second Government
by brynthany
The revelation of a universe jumping portal finds Team Mustang visiting the English Wizarding World at the invitation of their Ministry during a time of unrest. Roy and his team are to advise their inefficient Ministry and gather information as Edward teaches the basics of Alchemy to unappreciative
The Litter
Completeby neurosis (bigspoonnoya)
When Black Hayate becomes a father, Hawkeye and Mustang arrive in Resembool bearing tiny, fluffy gifts.
Lemon's Kinktober 2017
Completeby FullBladderLemons (orphan_account)
1. Spanking- Victor/Yuuri/Yuri2. Watersports- Victor/Yuuri3. Public- Hikaru/Kaoru4. Begging- Shuu/Subaru5. Humiliation- Yuuri6. Bondage- Yuri/Otabek7. Crossdressing- Victor8. Deepthroating- Levi/Eren9. Frottage- Zero/Ichiru10. Edging- Nezumi/Shion11. Gags- Yuri/Otabek12. Hand jobs- Yuuri/Yuri13. Rim
May The Truth Set You Free
by Draconis_patronum
Edward Elric had many regrets in life; Nina Tucker, Maes Hughes and the attempted human transmutation. But there were also things he didn't regret, giving up his alchemy and starting a family with Winry. So, yeah, he was doing pretty fucking amazing, thank you very much. And he certainly didn't need
The Circle
Completeby Elfpen
Edward Elric teaches alchemy at Central University. A particularly horrible student leads them down a path of dark discussion, which somehow, leads Edward back full circle.
school night
Completeby silentwalrus
Winry comes visiting for a whole week, primarily, she says, because she doesn’t believe Ed has friends. “I do too have friends,” Ed argues. “I have lots of friends -”“People you’ve fucked once in a train station bathroom don’t count, Ed -” “One time! That was one time!” “- and I’ll believe it when I
Experimental Engineering
Completeby metisket
Jean had gone to pick up the boss. He hadn’t anticipated any problems; the boss, despite everything, was pretty easy to get along with, and at this time of day, traffic wouldn’t even be bad.He hadn’t remembered the girlfriend until it was too late.
Questions
Completeby Elfpen
Another post-canon ficlet. Sequel to Inequivelent Exchange, Good Shot, and The Circle. Dr. Elric has to take personal leave from work, which means someone else has to teach his classes. Mr. Elric steps up to the task and ends up fielding the curiosity of one of Edward's most loyal students. From the
Shenanigan and a Half
by Cornerverse
Pantastic: Okay, us not realizing Ed was into guys is one thing. But how did none of us notice he apparently had a crush on Ling???? He’s usually obvious with his crushes??Waffle Iron: RudeWrench Wench: Because none of us knew he was into guys so we didn’t connect the dotsPrincess Powerhouse: Then w
Nequitia Est Manus
Completeby Azei
Madame Christmas meets a blonde brat with a fondness for drinking all her whiskey and giving her more headaches than Roy ever did.AU in which Ed fakes his death at the end of episode 26 and uses it as a means to stop Father's plans from the sidelines.
Play With Fire
Completeby Rookblonkorules
If you play with fire, you’re going to get burned. Ed’s kidnappers learn this the hard way.
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What does EdWin mean?
EdWin is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Edward Elric and Winry Rockbell. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
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