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Vicious108 · 2009-05-27, 04:37

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Oh I'm sure it will. Some characters are probably having their final "big moment" right now I think, such as Armstrong I'm afraid, don't see him doing anything special after probably defeating Sloth. But yeah, Roy's not one of them. He's definitely still gonna play a big role in the climax. Or at least he'll have the climax to his story and then Ed and Al have theirs aka the final one.

Roy's a main character and a potential sacrifice after all. And yeah, a confrontation with Wrath does seem like the most likely option. It's been hinted at on many occasions, and symbolically it makes perfect sense for Roy to defeat the current Fuhrer so he can take his place. Even in his deal with Envy that theme was kind of alluded to, as Riza told Roy "It's not to help the country or save a comrade! You only want to kill him to satisfy your own hatred (Wrath)!" As in Roy can't lead the country if he'll just end up as a second Bradley/Wrath.

That was but one of the many parallels drawn between the current Fuhrer and the one who aspires to become the next. Others being the fact that Roy can't allow himself to lose his subordinates and has a strong to desire to protect them all, while Bradley has no problem leaving behind those he sees as mere pawns. And then of course, there's that great moment in the Ishbal flashback arc, where Bradley notices Roy amidst the crowd of soldiers and notices that he's already "looking past him". So yeah, with all the build up, I can definitely see this fight happening and it being Roy's final "big role". Riza might also be involved, seeing as Wrath told Father that Roy's kindness was his weakness and he would use that to have him open the doors.

Though it's probably not a good idea to take the fight for granted. I thought we were gonna get one last Scar vs Kimblee confrontation too, but it looks like a lost cause now. It's also occured to me that it might be Olivier fighting Wrath, since they're also suitable opponents for one another, both using swords and all. In the end though Roy vs Wrath still seems more likely, only it probably won't happen all that soon now, since as you said Roy just had a big fight and moment against Envy. The focus of the story will probably shift to some of the other characters for a while now before going back to Roy for his big role left.

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Vicious108 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007	Spoiler for Manga: Oh I'm sure it will. Some characters are probably having their final "big moment" right now I think, such as Armstrong I'm afraid, don't see him doing anything special after probably defeating Sloth. But yeah, Roy's not one of them. He's definitely still gonna play a big role in the climax. Or at least he'll have the climax to his story and then Ed and Al have theirs aka the final one. Roy's a main character and a potential sacrifice after all. And yeah, a confrontation with Wrath does seem like the most likely option. It's been hinted at on many occasions, and symbolically it makes perfect sense for Roy to defeat the current Fuhrer so he can take his place. Even in his deal with Envy that theme was kind of alluded to, as Riza told Roy "It's not to help the country or save a comrade! You only want to kill him to satisfy your own hatred (Wrath)!" As in Roy can't lead the country if he'll just end up as a second Bradley/Wrath. That was but one of the many parallels drawn between the current Fuhrer and the one who aspires to become the next. Others being the fact that Roy can't allow himself to lose his subordinates and has a strong to desire to protect them all, while Bradley has no problem leaving behind those he sees as mere pawns. And then of course, there's that great moment in the Ishbal flashback arc, where Bradley notices Roy amidst the crowd of soldiers and notices that he's already "looking past him". So yeah, with all the build up, I can definitely see this fight happening and it being Roy's final "big role". Riza might also be involved, seeing as Wrath told Father that Roy's kindness was his weakness and he would use that to have him open the doors. Though it's probably not a good idea to take the fight for granted. I thought we were gonna get one last Scar vs Kimblee confrontation too, but it looks like a lost cause now. It's also occured to me that it might be Olivier fighting Wrath, since they're also suitable opponents for one another, both using swords and all. In the end though Roy vs Wrath still seems more likely, only it probably won't happen all that soon now, since as you said Roy just had a big fight and moment against Envy. The focus of the story will probably shift to some of the other characters for a while now before going back to Roy for his big role left.