A lot has happened since I posted part twenty-eight: a new series of FMA has been confirmed, and lots of new fanfics have been posted, so I have to kind of start over. Let's get to it. Please forgive if I make any duplications:

Altered Perception by Sevlow. Rating: T. After Havoc goes AWOL while on a mission, everyone starts to wonder why he is acting so strangely. www.fanfiction.net/s/42986131/1

Laundry by Firebird. Rating: K A short conversation between Ed and alter!Gracia. www.fanfiction.net/s/4063623/1/

Mistakes by Sevlow. Rating: M We all make mistakes that come back to haunt us. WARNING: Graphic violence, character death www.fanfiction.net/s/36901142/1/

Moments In Time by Lychoris Calantha. Rating: K+ Short moments in time. Based on the EdWin Hundred Themes. 098 'I'm home'. The next time Ed and Al returned, Winry had thrown a wrench that had enough force to make up for all he'd missed in his absence. Unfortunately for her, he'd caught it. Fortunately.. www.fanfiction.net/s/4457021/1/

Nothing And Everything by Elphaba Crush. Rating: T Winry was confused. It was then he rolled his eyes and spoke bluntly, "Walk with me." www.fanfiction.net/s/4162332/1/

One Kiss: A Taste by Ishte. Rating: T. A sketch of a little sweetness over breakfast [Ed X Win]. Doesn't matter which universe. It's too short for that to come into play. Really could be be any couple. I was sort of experimenting with a more tactile approach to the [forbidden word here] www.fanfiction.net/s/3826856/1/

One Sentence Drabbles by Spirix Rating: K+ Something silly involving food, angst, [forbidden word], kittens, zombies and naked colonels. Each chapter is it's own story. Various Pairings. Ch 50: Phase Five (NOTE: Author has written One Sentence Drabbles:2 as well) www.fanfiction.net/s/4127716/1/

Perfect After All: Price Of The Past by Java Mitai Rating: T. Animeverse ONLY. Spoilers through CoS. Edward and Alphonse track a young man on the same path they once followed, and when war looms nearer for Amestris, PM Mustang learns what it costs to be on top. Chapter 42 FINALLY up - Ed has his court martial. www.fanfiction.net/s/3550497/1/

Procedure by Nassa. Rating:K+ Isn't this a bit extreme? He inquired, setting the sheet down on a nearby table. www.fanfiction.net/s/4162321/1/

Round Robin by TakiLorii. Rating: T.[Sequel to A State of Affairs] Diplomacy fails and the war is escalating. Sergey's not the one leading the pack and our heroes are surrounded-the distinction between sides is evaporating. It's a game of cat and mouse, but who's chasing who? [HPFMA] www.fanfiction.net/s/3758692/1/

Snow by Sevlow. Rating: T Over a month after Ed's return to his human body, he continues to heal. Semi-sequel to "Number Twenty Eight". Warnings for angst and gore. www.fanfiction.net/s/4266439/1/

Bridge of Wings by Sarif. Rating. T Prequel to Fire and Light. To close the gate and save Amestris, the Elric brothers chose to abandon their world. But when disaster strikes during their mission to keep the atom bomb out of Nazi hands, Ed and Al are granted a second chance to return home. (duplication, I think,but the author has finally written chapter two and it's incredible!) www.fanfiction.net/s/2919653/1/

ENVY:The owner's guide and maintenance manual: by Diamond Mask. Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of an ENVY unit! With this guide, you can learn how to care for and love your very own Transforming Homunculus! Rating: T. www.fanfiction.net/s/3663222/1/

Envious God by Rendom. Winry meets Russell, Ed chokes on his own rage, Al continues to make long-suffering remarks in the background, and Russell is undoubtedly out of his league. Rating: K+ www.fanfiction.net/s/4162077/1/

Eveil by Asuka Kereru. Brothers fluff. And now, to give you a totally wrong impression of the fic... girlstarfish: I can't believe you managed to write such a poignant fic about peeing. XD Rating:K+_ www.fanfiction.net/s/2141824/1/

Ficlet: All Who Joy Would Win by Nebroadwe. Animeverse. The most important lesson anyone can learn is that love is not a zero sum game. Spoilers for the FMA movie. Rating: K+ www.fanfiction.net/s/3549383/1/

Forward The Machine by baka deshi. What if the Thule Society had not succeeded in launching their invasion that fateful November 8th? What if Alphonse Elric was still out there, searching? And what if Edward Elric had suddenly...disappeared? AU branching off from midmovie. Rating: K+. www.fanfiction.net/s/3645025/1/

GREED:The Owner's Guide and Maintanence Manual by Diamond Mask. Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a GREED unit! With this nifty little guide, you can learn the basics of feeding, cleaning and loving your very own Ultimate Shield! Rating: T www.fanfiction.net/s/3700235/1/

In Repose by Yellow Mask. The train is rattling along its tracks, Ed and Al are on their seventh hand of poker, and Winry is listing against Ed's shoulder...short, fluffy oneshot, Edwin. Rating: K+ www.fanfiction.net/s/3728660/1/

Ivory Gate by Nebroadwe. Animeverse. Ed and Noa reflect on betrayal. Spoilers for the FMA movie. Rating: T www.fanfiction.net/s/3036656/1/

Laundry by Firebird. short conversation between Ed and alter!Gracia. Rating: K www.fanfiction.net/s/4063623/1/

Lending Warmth by Shadow Mage Evelyn. On a mission in the mountains of Drachma, Second Lieutenants Breda and Havoc must pull together to keep the military's youngest alchemist alive. ONESHOT. NONYAOI Rating: T www.fanfiction.net/s/3490119/1/

Mistakes by Sevlow. We all make mistakes that come back to haunt us. WARNING: Graphic violence, character death. Rating: M www.fanfiction.net/s/3690142/1/

Moonbeams by Numina-namine. Because life is like that, and you can't do anything about it. Alternate Ending, postseries, postCoS. Shounenai EdRoy, AlWinry, slight Royai. Deathfic. Rating: M. www.fanfiction.net/s/3608222/1/

After long last, 'tis I again with more fiction goodies to warm the hearts of FMA fans everywhere. Note these recommendations are just my personal opinion, so if I didn't include your writing,please do not send me angry notes! Should you like a particular story, I invite you to toddle along to FF.net and leave a review. Some authors will accept anonymous reviews from non-members as well.

A Blue September Morning by Whiteladyofthering. NaNoWriMo take on the Royai 100 themes. Will be freindship,angst, romance, drama,etc. Rating: T www.fanfiction.net/s/3867429/1/

Pretty Good Year by Tempusfigit13.Winry reviews their year together and startles her husband at the month of December. Rating: T www.fanfiction.net/s/40117431/1/

Edward Went Down To Central by Maiden Of The Moon. Edward went down to Central,he was lookin for some notes to steal. He was in a bind because he was way behind, and he was willin' to make a deal.('The Devil Went Down to Georgia" pardody. Based on "Fullmetal vs Flame') Rating: K+ www.fanfiction.net/s/3342133/1/

Battle Of The Bands by Maiden Of The Moon. The thought of Edward with a wedding ring, Edward MARRIED, was just too much. Like a horrible car crash, one simply found themselves drawn to it... staring, wondering, transfixed with that little silver band. Rating: T www.fanfiction.net/s/3004053/1/

By Chance Or Changing Course by Arktos. Roy finally managed to get that break he always wanted, though a trek through a fierce blizzard carrying a feverish, blind Ed wasn't what he'd had in mind...[Parental!RoyEd] Rating:T. www.fanfiction.net/3937173/1/

Colours by Agrajagthetesty.He always closes his eyes as they kiss, as if afraid to see her face so close to his own, as if the reality will be lost if he does... A series of AlWin drabbles and short oneshots. Rated T just in case. All released chapters are K rated so far. Rating: T www.fanfiction.net/s/3509229/1/

Decoration by Elrickeyblade. An attempt at Dark!EdxWin, could be seen as onesided. AU. She would be an excellent decoration, he lowly murmured to no one in particular. Rating: T www.fanfiction.net/s/3911183/1/

Don't Be Mindful,Be Prideful by Karkashan.While Father sleeps,Pride contemplates his status. Spoilers up to chapter 74. Oneshot. Rating: T www.fanfiction.net/s/3731783/1/

Drabble:The Sweet Theft by Nebroadwe. Mangaverse. Young Hohenheim is sure he knows more about love than his mentor-and-charge. Implicit spoilers for chapter 75. Rating: T www.fanfiction.net/s/4003654/1/

EDWARD:The Owner's Guide and Maintenance Manual by Diamond Mask. v 2.0] Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of an EDWARD ELRIC unit! With this guide, you can learn how to raise and love your very own Fullmetal Alchemist! rating: T. www.fanfiction.net/s/3592907/1/

Whew! That's all for now. Time for beer and popcorn!

Although www.fanfiction.net has added a search engine which makes it possible to search by title, summary, or pen name, I will continue to include the story URL. As always, if you like a story, leave a review and let the author know you appreciate him/her.

Holding The String by Banana Rum. Rated: K  Even though it hurts, he is proud to hold the strong.  Raven eyes likes it when muddy knees says silly things like that. www.fanfiction.net/w/3120679/1/

Don't Die Without Telling Me Where You're Going by Konnection.  Rated: T  My take on how the movie should have ended.  www.fanfiction.net/s/3114123/1/

Once More, With Pirates by Heathenesque  Rated: T One morning, Spike Spiegal gets a message about a bounty. Things start going downhill when he crosses paths with a penguin on Morocco Street. Crossover of FMA/Cowboy Bebop/Star Trek:TNG  www.fanfiction.net/s/2642605/1/

Al's Take On Darwin by Nomderu. Rated: T Al tries to present a look into Darwin's Theory, but everything goes awry. www.fanfiction.net/s/3132741/1/

The Surface by Banana Rum.  Rated: T  He didn't need a mirror to know how dark his skin was. www.fanfiction.net/s/3132238/1/

Esaelia And Her Reign Of Terror by Tarame  Rated: T The FMA cast faces a Mary Sue.  www.fanfiction.net/s/3042258/1/

Your Lemon Colored Hair by Mr. Fluffy Fluff.  Rated: K  Ed really shouldn't listen to Al so much.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2518923/1/

Birth by Kytyngurl2. Rated: T   Trisha is about to give birth to her first child, but something goes wrong.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2516599/1/

FUNimation Films has licensed the The Fullmetal Alchemist Movie: Conqueror of Shambala   and it's been released in "selected cities" starting August 25th, with a short nationwide released slated for September 8th.

But what the hey?  The word I've heard on this site's and IMDB's FMA boards is FUNimation Films has done BUPKIS to promote this film.  Not even the theaters it has been showing at have made any attempts at promotion. About the only promotion FUNimation Films has done is on it's own website.

As of today, I'm still hoping a Wisconsin showing near my town will be scheduled - yes, I'm holding my breath - but no, blue isn't my color.  (I prefer yellow :P ).  I want to see it in a theater setting while surrounded by other anime fans in general, other FMA fans in particular.  With popcorn - gotta have popcorn - especially with that fakey theater butter sauce on it. 8)

If you want to see if FMA:CoS is showing near you, please go to www.funimationfilms.com  and click the link for the theaters it will be showing in.  And tell your friends about it, because word of mouth between fans is probably the only promotion it's likedly to get.

I'm getting close to the end of the archives, so I hope I don't repeat any stories in this post and the next.  OK, here goes!

Pearls That Were His Eyes by Roaming Fool.  Rated: T  Roy Mustang must confront the consequences of Maes Hughes's ill fated investigation. www.fanfiction.net/s/3047398/1/

Seasons by Romance Fic Lover  Rated: T. Set after th emovie, Ed and Winry battle through their own thoughts. www.fanfiction.net/s/3046638/1/

An Ever Widening Silence Slowly Fell by Heathenesque  Rated: T  Most people listened only to words, but the silence between them could also speak volumes.  www.fanfiction.net/s/3055460/1/

Snapshots by Crystal Remnant  Rated: T  30 short stories with the Paternal!Roy & Ed pairing. Not yaoi.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2915037/1/

Something, Nothing by Maaya  Rated: K Edwards blinks as he realizes he had put his hand over it.  Ep 51 spoilers. www.fanfiction.net/s/2528135/1/

Gentle Work by Maaya.  Rated: K  Fullmetal's nose is red. www.fanfiction.net/s/2525671/1/

Swiss Army Automail by Zrava  Rated: T  Why does Ed feel suspicious about his new automail?  www.fanfiction.net/s/2524460/1/

Gentle Breeze by MilesTAILSPrower-007.  Rated: K Edward inadvertantly recalls his mother. Oneshot riddle with cheese. www.fanfiction.net/s/3069504/1/

Friends And Lovers by infinitesimi  Rated: M Six years after his disappearance, Ed returns. But at what cost?  Prequel to I'll Love You More www.fanfiction.net/s/2482192/1/

Of Ballet And Bullets by serenanna. Rated: M  It took one shot to put things in perspective. EdxWinry, RoyxRiza.  WARNING: Much smut here!  Also violence, rough language, and blood. www.fanfiction.net/s/3029595/1/

Strength by Kytngurl2  Rated : T  Hohenheim and Trisha. Strength and weakness.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2527601/1/

Gossip by Zalia Chimera  Rated: K+  The rumors follow them everywhere.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2526791/1/

Agnau by Mikomi's Pen  Rated: T There are no faeries, and they have no ring.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2565576/1/

Patient Identification:4364  by Hallidae  Rated:T In which someone is a visitor to the results of another's last breakdown. www.fanfiction.net/s/2523730/1/

Vestiges by Camudekyu  Rated: K Since when has life been a spectator sport?  www.fanfiction.net/s/2523087/1/

Mirage by infinitesimi  Rated: T Unable to move forward alone, the brothers do everything in their power to find each other again.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2388222/1/

As always, if you like one of these stories, post a review for the author, and let her know you appreciate her.

The Shadow of Him by Tobu Ishi Rated: K+  It's a strange, yet comforting sort of camaraderie.  www.fanfiction.net/s/3024426/1/

Garden by Nokki-chan.  Rated: K+  Daisies, orchids, sunflowers. Roy centric drabble  www.fanfiction.net/s/2721135/1/

Kiss In The Rain by eureka it's mika.  Rated: K  Winry doesn't want Ed to go.  www.fanfiction.net/s/3024174/1/

Small Comforts by SongSwifteye  Rated: K  What did Alter!Ed leave behind?  www.fanfiction.net/s/3026895/1/

To Beat A Horse by Eve Nightingale  Rated: T  Hohenheim attempts to have a father/son talk with Edward.  www.fanfiction.net/s/3028539/1/

Ivory Gate by Nebroadwe  Rated: T  Ed and Noa reflect on betrayal. Spoilers for the FMA movie.  www.fanfiction.net/s/3036656/1/

Some Day by Lexa Flame  Rated: K  Come on, follow me. Trust me. Oneshot  www.fanfiction.net/s/3041944/1/

The Placidly Torrid, Abnormally Normal  by JoJo Dancer.  Rated: T  Sig and Izumi Curtis: Something so grand had to start somewhere.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2576498/1/

Phantom Limb by A Guy Named Goo.  Rated: K+  How can you feel things which aren't really there. www.fanfiction.net/s/2557468/1/

I Don't Get It by Eveilae  Rated: K+  Pinako hates it when Hohenheim starts talking alchemy.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2556307/1/

Ironic by Henrika.  Rated: T  Mustang reflects on irony as he prepares to die.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2556172/1/

I Can Feel You by The Wolf Plush  Rated: T  Let me find the things you thought you lost.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2547707/1/

Build A Mirror Factory First by Hallidae  Rated: PG  This hopscotches between time and dimensions at bit.  http://hallidae.livejournal.com/153081.html

Begins With A Single Step by the deadparrot.  Death and Hughes have a chat, spoilers for episode 25. FMA/Sandman crossover.  http://community.livejournal.com/parrotfic/7425.html

For Your Happiness by Issachan  Rated: K Al makes a strange request.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2994313/1/

The Final Sacrifice by Muffin Fairy.  Rated: K+  One brother's ultimate sacrifice for the other. www.fanfiction.net/s/2988966/1/

Raison d'Etre by Hallidae.  Rated: T  Only a homan possessed by forces he didn't understand knew what he was when he didn't know himself.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2068801/1/

The Plushie Pillow Brothers by Shuro Yuu.  Rated: K+  Elricest and crack at it's worst.  But still very funny.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2607276/1/

Memento Mori by Mikomi's Pen  Rated: T  For the first time in his life, Edward Elric is truly lost  www.fanfiction.net/s/2512211/1/

Alphonse Elric's Dirty Little Secret  by estelinuviel  Rated: T Alphonse is keeping secrets, and Ed wants to find out  Implied Elricest  www.fanfiction.net/s/3010393/1/

The Taming Of The Shrimp by let's point out the obvious. Rated:T  Yaoi-baed parody of "The Taming of The Shrew" by a dead guy named Billy.  Very funny so far, so I ignore the Roy/Ed angle.  www.fanfiction.net/s/3020725/1/

Forgiveness by W. Morganstern.  Rated: K  Hohenheim talks about his past. Can Edward find it in his heart to forgive his father? Spoilers for end of series.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2594167/1/

The Water Stone Of The Wise by Catalina Storm.  Rated: T  In 1937, the Nazis are scrambling to locate articles of religious and supernatural power.  But what does that have to do with Edward Elric?  www.fanfiction.net/s/2572994/1/

Kazoku by Makai Tenshi  Rated: K+. Alphonse gives a final farewell to Izumi.  Movie spoiler. www.fanfiction.net/s/2575522/1/

Note I added some worthwhile stories I found over on livejournal. Many FF.net authors crosspost their stories to that site.  As always, if you see a story you like, post a review and let the author know you appreciate her/him. 

The FF.net site has now added Ad-blocker!  Go to the menu at the top right of the page and click it. This will give you a drop-down menu to select Ad-blocker from.  When the page comes up, click "enable" and you will be free of those obnoxious pop-ups for two whole days!  (You can go back and re-enable later)

Sorry I'm late with the update. If you like a story, post a review and let the authors know you appreciate them:

Patching Up by Mirune Keishiko  Rated: K  It isn't just Ed's automail that needs fixing.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2969400/1/

Glory of the World by Azramodehar  Rated: K+  A possible interlude between the end of the series, and the movie. www.fanfiction.net/s/2654424/1/

Father by The Wolf Plush  Rated: K  Hohenheim-centric, end of series spoilers. www.fanfiction.net/s/2642882/1/

Revenge By The Cast by Fullmetal Alchemist Edward  Rated: T  Ed, Al, Winry and the rest of the gang seek vengeance on Mary Sues, Winry bashers, and fangirls.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2752692/1/

Grownup Kissing by GalacticHitchhiker42  Rated: K+  Ed and Al's first kiss doesn't turn out like they hoped. More humor than Elricest. www.fanfiction.net/s/2978140/1/

Origins by Nilmiel & Kenya.  Rated: T  Ch. 58 spoilers. First meets spur threads of destiny.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2891260/1/

Care by Henrika  Rated: T  In which Ed takes care of a sick Roy Mustang. Friendship fic!  www.fanfiction.net/s/2631793/1/

Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid by La Salle de Bain  Rated: T. Al was always a little weird.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2988040/1/

Summer Rain by Silver Tinkerbell  Rated: K+  What if Barry the Chopper was right?  www.fanfiction.net/s/2988797/1/

Evangelion: Hagane No Genesis by Kalliope Star Mist. Rated: K+  Or: How Hohenheim of Light Saves The World With Giant Robots. Piloted By His Sons. Some language. this has got to be a parody....  www.fanfiction.net/s/2990904/1/

Emotional Rehabilitation  by ShadowCloud2  Rated: T  Why does he always bottle things up?  www.fanfiction.net/s/2985495/1/

Dirty Laundry by Galliamaufry  Rated: K  When Hughes's shorts go missing, Roy is the prime suspect. Preseries. www.fanfiction.net/s/2635037/1/

Who Wants To Live Forever?  by Hallidae  Rated: T  He knows this is a dream. End of series spoilers.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2623030/1/

What Fools These Mortals Be by Oishii  Rated: T  In which Alfons Hedreich is not who he appears to be  www.fanfiction.net/s/2618421/1/

Dividing The Bones  by Tobu Ishi  Rated: K+  One shot, focus on the boys during their training on Yock Island.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2618042/1/

If you like a story, post a review and let the author know you appreciate her/him.

Study Partners by Bard Linn. Rated: K+ After his restoration, Al meets the Tringham brothers. Minor movie spoilers. www.fanfiction.net/s/2663022/1/

Views by Bard Linn.  Rated: K+  Some called him a hero, some a god. Spoilers for Pride's identity. www.fanfiction.net/s/2663019/1/

Life In Development by Bard Linn  Rated: K  There's a lot more to aging than inches  www.fanfiction.net/s/2193676/1/

Tail of Ourobouros by Sivengo  Rated: K+  The Elrics stumble across a strange and sadistic magician. www.fanfiction.net/s/2656894/1/

Imperfect Love by The Enchanted Picture Book. Rated: T  An alchemist and a sin work together to hunt down their father. www.fanfiction.net/s/2535001/1/

Mother's Nature by Psycho Lullaby  Rated: T  Edward suspects that Roy is keeping a secret from him, and he discovers the startling truth of his origin.Manga spoilers for chapter 59 www.fanfiction.net/s/2965961/1/

Fanfiction 101 by MoonStarDutchess  Rated: T Amine characters learn about fanfiction. www.fanfiction.net/s/2965875/1/

Ward Of The State by Velvet Mace  Rated: K+  Spoilers for the movie. Al discovers the downside of being a genius  www.fanfiction.net/s/2964374/1/

Shades of Whimsical by K.Firefly  Rated: K+  Edward Elric does not believe in ghosts. Unfortunately, they believe in him. www.fanfiction.net/s/2964342/1/

Indelicate by Yellow Mask  Rated: T  Winry always appeared delicate, but Ed knew appearances were deceiving. EdxWinry oneshot. www.fanfiction.net/s/2968011/1/

Shouldn't by Henrika  Rated: T  It really should have felt like he cared. Movie spoilers  www.fanfiction.net/s/2967885/1/

Annoying And Persistant by Sledmoose  Rated: K+  They could no longer see Trisha, but they could still hear her.  www.fanfiction.net/s/2967686/1/