Inside the gateway, Ed encounters his own Portal and, right next to it, another Portal belonging to Alphonse. There, he sees Al's original, emaciated body sitting in front of the gate. Though he cannot take Al with him yet—because Al’s soul is still tied to the armor and his body refuses to leave without its soul—the encounter proves that Al’s body is still alive and waiting.
In Episode 26 of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood , titled the story reaches a major emotional peak as Edward Elric finally comes face-to-face with his brother's physical body. Episode Summary Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Dub) Episode 26
The episode ends with the chilling reveal of Father, who shares a striking physical resemblance to Van Hohenheim, Ed and Al's father. Inside the gateway, Ed encounters his own Portal
This episode confirms that Al’s body was not destroyed but is being "stored" at the Gate, sustained by the toll Edward paid. In Episode 26 of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood ,
"Alphonse! Someday I’m coming back for you! Just you wait! Wait for me!" Plot Significance