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Reiner had transformed, but his Titan looked different. (Y/n) and Eren had turned to him and the three of them stared at each other. Seeing Reiner's appearance, he made Falco open his mouth and Gabi's eyes glow with relief.
[Gabi]: Reiner!...
Reiner and Eren got into position and both attacked each other at the same time. Eren lets out a small roar, reeling his left arm back as the Armored Titan reaches out to him, merely missing the brunet's head as Eren went and punched down at the Titan's jaw and breaking it. The Armored Titan stood there staggeringly as the impact took a bit to settle in before he gets knocked back and falls on the ground harshly before hitting the broken theater.
Mikasa just stared silently, her eyebrows furrowed as Falco and Gabi gasped from the attack. (Y/n) sighs inside her nape, looking at the huge cloud of dust, which had been formed by the impact of the Armored Titan.
(Y/n) looks at the person who was in the Jaw Titan's body before starting to walk towards Eren, who was looking at Reiner without making any movement.
[Y/n]: Don't eat it yet. It's not time yet..
(Y/n) forcefully throws the Jaw Titan's body onto Reiner, causing more smoke.
Eren started to get up from the nape. A huge smoke erupts from his neck as his Titan's head lowers. Once he was out, he peered down at Reiner as his hair de él flew within the gust. (Y/n) did the same, looking at the Armored Titan.
[Mikasa]: (Y/N)! Eren!..-She gasped slightly as she flew towards the two of them. She landed on Eren's Titan, watching him as she listened to Eren speak-
[Eren]: I think the fight's over. We're out of strength..At this point, I can't exactly kill Reiner..-Eren's and Reiner's gazes don't break away as he stood up-
[Mikasa]: In that case, let's go back home..-She turned around, looking away from Reiner-
[Eren]: Yes..-He said while turning to (Y/n), he extended his hand- Come on, (Y/n)..
She looks at him as she nods slightly and walks to the edge of her Titan's body, she looks at the small space between Eren's Titan and hers. She takes small steps back before jumping forward, grabbing Eren's hand.
He helped her up until (Y/n) was close to him, Eren put his arm around her waist while the two of them looked at Reiner, who continued to look at both of them with a frown.
[Eren]: See you later, Reiner..-Then Mikasa grabs his right arm while tightening his grip on (Y/n)'s waist. Mikasa began to fly, (Y/n) placed her head on Eren's chest, taking a deep breath-
As the three began leaving, Reiner's Titan then shuts down as he falls flat on his back. At the blimp, the Scouts were making their way over as they surround the ship, one of them being Jean, who was currently giving orders to everyone.
[Jean]: Protect the airship from below! Use every last shot you've got!..
The Scouts continued making their way to ship all the while Koslow, Falco, and Gabi watched from the window.
[Koslow]: They're retreating..-Koslow mumbles- Does this mean we're safe?..-Koslow and Falco just watched with small confusion while Gabi had raised her eyebrows-
[Gabi]: They're running..-She mumbles, still staring at the Scouts before an enraged expression took over. She turns around and takes the rifle from around her shoulder and begins to dash out of the building, which makes Falco gasp-
[Falco]: Gabi!...
[Gabi]: Eren Jaeger!, (Y/n)!!..-She then sprints outside while Falco had started chasing down Gabi, still shrieking her name- They won't get away! I'm going to kill them!...
The Scouts all continued to protect the blimp, shooting down at any Marleyan soldier they see as the airship continued to fly on. Approaching the ship, Mikasa used one of his hooks against the wood of the airship. Mikasa released Eren as he clings onto the rope, while (Y/n) also clings onto the rope. Then suddenly, the metal door leading to the entrance inside the ship starts to slowly open, revealing to be Armin on the other side.
(Y/n) and Eren look at him while Mikasa was silent, looking away. Armin just kneels to one knee and offered his hand to both of them, his face was still neutral while Mikasa was still silent.
They looked at each other for a few minutes before Eren walked over to him and grabbed his hand. Armin then pulls him up, moving out of the way to let Eren on board. He then turned to (Y/n) and helped her up. The brunet just stared at the wood floor, hair covering his eyes and face.
[Levi]: Damn, you're a filthy sight...
Sitting up, he looks up to see Levi was walking his way over to him. Once Levi made his way to him, he gave him a look and rose a small brow. Eren looked at Louis next to Levi, looking at him with a frown.
[Levi]: You fall in a pile of shit? Eren...
[Eren]: Captain...
Levi narrows his eyes down at him before quickly giving Eren a kick across the face, sending him flying against a wall as he let out a groan from the impact. His body then slides down to the floor as Eren just sat there. (Y/n) gasps worriedly before running towards him, kneeling in front of Eren while placing her hand on his shoulder.
Once Mikasa was on the ship, she and Armin also gasped at the sudden attack as Mikasa tries to run towards Eren, but Armin quickly turns his head towards her and stops her, placing his hands on her shoulders. She looks at Armin, whose eyes he did not have the usual brightness, they seemed dead as Mikasa looked away from him.
Levi approaches the two of them while two soldiers run towards both of them and point their weapons at them, neither flinches before them and they kept looking at nothing.
[Levi]: This brings back memories, Eren. You have such a kickable face..-He stops in front of the two and raises his brows- After you're all tied up, let's chat all three..
[Y/n]: That's fine..-Her voice was heard softly, her gaze was still on the ground- but we both explained it in the letters..-(Y/n) and Eren looked up at the same time, but this time Eren spoke-
[Eren]: Did you not understand it?..
[Levi]: Those faces..It reminds me of the rotten shits who lived underground.I never thought I'd see it in both...-He pauses, still looking at both of them-
[Louis]: Cheer up. Everything happened as you two wanted..
[Y/n]: Where is my son?..
[Levi]: So the two of them wasted no time, damn brat...-Levi and Louis were looking at them with frowns, while Eren looked at (Y/n)-
Outside the airship, the Marleyan soldiers continued shooting up at the Scouts, who were missing them by a long shot while the Scouts were knocking them down one by one.
[Soldier]: Stop 'em! Kill every last one you can!..-A Marleyan shouts as he and another shoot up at them, by they easily dodge them as they cling onto the airship-
[Jean]: Everybody, in!..-Jean shouts to the Scouts- They've got nothing to take down an airship!..
[??]: Jean!..-A man shouts, flying his way over to him. After he got close, Jean turned to the soldier, who tells him-
[??]: Jean!..-A man shouts, flying his way over to him. After he got close, Jean turned to the soldier, who tells him- You go! I'll hold the rear!..
[Jean]: It's all on you, Commander Lobov!..
[Lobov]: I told you, I'm a recruit!..-Jean just looks down at him as Lobov turns around and lowers himself down to shoot at the Marleyan soldiers- Nobody needs the Garrison anymore! Especially not some overpaid geezer!..
Jean eventually looks away and up at one of the entrances of the ship to see Connie and Sasha waiting for him, hands out to him as they call.
[Sasha]: Jean!...
[Connie]: Grab on!..
He pushes himself higher, he makes his way over to them. He grabs onto Sasha's hand, making the two move over to make more room, and pull him in as Jean was in a kneeling position.
[Jean]: Who's left?...
[Connie]: Still waiting on Lima Squad..-Connie replied-
[Sasha]: As far as we know, there're six casualties...-Informed Sasha, which makes Jean's face contort and look down-
[Jean]: I see... Shit!..
The three look up to see Floch with narrowed eyes, exclaiming to them.
[Floch]: That's nothing compared to the damage we did!..-The three just stay quiet as Floch throws his right fist in the air- It's a huge victory!.. The New Eldian Empire's first battle ends in victory!..
Floch and the Scouts all begin to let out determined and cheerful screams, all of them smiling and some shedding tears.
[Floch]: Tonight, we celebrate in honor of our six fallen heroes!..
The three remain on the floor still until Connie got up and walked off, Sasha made her way back to the doorway of the ship with her gun in hand, and Jean turning his head away and down at the ground.
[Jean]: First battle, huh?..How many more till the fighting ends?..-He then grinds his teeth together as Sasha listens quietly- Just how many have to die?..
His words make Connie look back down at him, the cheering still going on in the background as he makes his way to him, crouches down, and pulls Sasha and Jean close, surprising them. He shuts his eyes, telling the two.
[Connie]: Anyways, I'm just glad we survived again...It's not very fair to the others, but you guys are special...to me..
His friends just stay silent. Jean looks at the ground blankly while Sasha formed a gentle, warm smile and placed her hand on top of Connie's. Jean then lets out a huff and shrugs Connie's arm around him off.
[Jean]: That hurts, idiot..-Connie looks over at him to see Jean narrow his eyes and purse his lips- Don't hug us wearing hard-ass gear..-He grumbled, though deep down, Jean felt touched by his words-
[Connie]: Excuse me, Jean?! You're the idiot for always fussing over your tiny-ass beard!..-He retorts, making Jean turn over. Sasha then joins in on the conversation and forms a small teasing smile-
[Sasha]: That's right! Why grow a beard if you can't eat it?..
[Jean]: Huh?!..
[Sasha]: Say, are we eating soon?..
[Jean]: Not till we reach the island..
[Sasha]: What a useless leader you are..
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Down below, Gabi was still sprinting with fury with the rifle at hand along with Falco still going after her. He calls, but the girl pays no mind to him as she continues to run while panting. Falco had caught up to her and grabbed onto her right shoulder.
Gabi, feeling his hand on her, looks over her shoulder with tears in her eyes as Falco gasped at her expression. She then calms down, turning her body somewhat towards him as she stares at the ground and sags her shoulders. Falco puts his hand back to his side, sweat trailing down his face as Gabi lowered the gun and formed a giant frown.
[Falco]: C'mon, that's enough..-He breathes out, still trying to catch his breath- They're flying away. Running after them is pointless. Even you know that..
[Gabi]: Zofia... Zofia's body was crushed under the debris..-She started to explain, the horrid flashbacks from earlier playing in her head- I was sitting right next to her. Udo tried to help her, but he got trampled by the stampede. Stepped on, over and over, until his head split open. And the two gate guards... They stopped me. I was trying to run back to the plaza..-She glances at her yellow armband, her voice quivering- I'm an Eldian, but they told me to turn back because it's dangerous..-Her face then turned into a blank look- Then they were shot by a girl on the roof and died..
There was silence after that. Falco just stared at her with a firm line on his lips and slightly dilated eyes.
[Gabi]: Being an Eldian born in the zone, people spit at me when I go outside. I've had a lot of miserable memories, but that's why I try so hard. To show the world that Eldians are good people!..-She grabs her armband and gives it a squeeze- So that someday, we could be proud of our Eldian armbands! I worked hard believing it could happen! But they crushed everything!..-Her voice started to waver again, her tears still at the edge of her eyes- The internment zone is my home! It's where the people I care about live! Isn't trampling on it unforgivable?!..
She then fully turns her body to Falco, who was just silent as his eyes twitched.
[Gabi]: And yet, you're telling me not to run after them?.. When Zeke was killed before our eyes and we could do nothing? Not knowing why any of this happened?!..
Falco just remained quiet while the words she just said had struck him. He recalls back with Eren, (Y/n) and Reiner's conversation, picking up on one sentence.
[Eren]: Why, Reiner Why was my mom eaten by two Titans?..
[Y/n]: Now I wonder something?... Who are the real devils in this world, Reiner?... Can you answer that question for me?...
[Falco]: They were trampled on..-He finally speaks, making Gabi's mouth part and looks with puzzlement. Falco raises his head, eyes still on the ground- The enemy was attacked by Marley Warriors and lots of people died. This is revenge..-Gabi just shuts her mouth, a frown placing her lips as she asks him straightforwardly-
[Gabi]: Did you... see it happen?..-The boy looks back down-
[Falco]: No, I didn't...-He whispers-
[Gabi]: Neither did I..
Falco quickly averts his eyes back at her, breath hitching a bit until the two hear the sound of the airship passing by them. The girl looks over her shoulder before turning around and bringing the rifle close to her chest. She takes a few steps away from Falco before looking over at him.
[Gabi]: Besides, they're all just island devils who threaten world peace..You should know that! They're cruel devils who've always deserved to die. They're nothing like us..
[Eren]: Reiner, I'm the same as you..Across the sea, within the walls... It's the same..
Gabi then takes off, her angered expression taking over again all while Falco watched her leave with furrowed brows. Back at the ship, Lobov was still outside, making sure no Marleyan soldier came in the way of their escape.
[Lobov]: Lima Squad? That means everyone's aboard..-He mutters to himself as he turns his body to the ship and shouts to anyone whose hearing- Tell the bridge we're good to ascend!..
[Soldier]: Roger!..-A soldier replies as Lobov turns around and goes back to protecting the ship, all the while Gabi was pushing herself through an alleyway-
Lobov scans the ground, until his eyes land on Gabi's figure, who was running.
[Lobov]: Huh?..-He takes notice of her gun in hand and goes to aim his at her, but when he sees her face, he reels back a bit and raises his gun away from her- A kid?!..
Gabi then slides against the ground, aims the rifle up at him, and pulls the trigger. A bullet then flies out as it hits Lobov's right eye and killing him right at the spot.
His body flies around, his gear getting out of control before it descends and plops on the ground, the hook still attached to the ship. Gabi just stared at his corpse from afar, uttering to herself.
[Gabi]: It hit!..-She then stands up and rushes her way to Lobov's body before slowing her pace down to gaze at the ODM gear then up at the hook connecting to the ship- It's still attached...
[Falco]: Gabi!..-She hears Falco's voice behind her. He watches her grab the right trigger of the gear from Lobo's hand, testing it as the boy exclaims- What do you think you're doing?!..
[Gabi]: This trigger... If I pull it...-When pressing the trigger, the gear shoots up, causing her body to jerk from the sudden speed and make the two kids gawk. Her face then turns to the usual hatred once more as Falco looks at her with disbelief-
[Falco]: Gabi... Don't tell me you're thinking of boarding it!..
[Gabi]:....-She grinds her teeth together, her eyes shrinking- I'm gonna kill those island devils!...
[Falco]: You'll just end up dead, idiot!..-The boy blurts, making Gabi lower her arm and mumble-
[Gabi]: Tell my mom and dad. Let Reiner and the others know..-She sends him a frown- That I fought till the end..-She looks away, a shadow cascading her eyes- Even if we don't win today, you guys will carry on my will..
Then suddenly, loud footsteps can be heard from the background, making the two look over to see it was Colt rushing to them.
[Colt]: Falco! Gabi! What the hell are you guys doing?!..
[Falco]: My brother..-The boy mumbles as Gabi puts the gun over her shoulder and turns to Falco. She sends him a sorrowful and sad look-
[Gabi]: Goodbye, Falco. You were one of the good ones..
Falco's eyes just shrink, his breath hitching as he remembered the words Reiner told him when returning home.
[Reiner]: You have to rescue Gabi from the dark future that awaits us...
Gabi pulls the trigger on the gear, pulling her and Lobo's body up. Falco gasps and quickly rushes to her, making Colt stop running and screamed.
Falco then wraps his arms around Gabi's right leg then grabs onto Lobov's body as the two are sent flying. Gabi gasps seeing him with her.
[Gabi]: Falco?! Why?!..
[Falco]: The one who should inherit the Armored Titan... is me!..
Gabi just stares at him, puzzled by his words until Lobov's body hits against the ship, making the two kids let out an 'oof' from the impact. Hearing this noise, inside, Sasha, who was standing by Jean and Connie and listening to Floch and the Scouts cheer, turns her head over her left shoulder and looked at the open entrance.
[Sasha]: Did you hear a sound just now?..-She asked Jean, making him look down at her then turned to everyone-
[Jean]: Hey! Quiet down!..-He shouts, walking to them while Floch ignored his words and continued to triumph-
[Floch]: Make some noise! Victory!..
The Scouts' screams rise after that, unaware that Gabi was slowly getting on board.
[Jean]: Hey!..-Jean groans as Connie leans over to him and speaks-
[Connie]: Isn't Lobov still out there?..
[Jean]: No, I think he came aboard..
Gabi had eventually pulled herself up the ship and rolled in, which makes Jean look over at wide eyes to see Gabi kneel on one knee and aimed her rifle.
She fires the bullet, causing it to go through a soldier's chest. It was Sasha Braus.
The Scout's eyes shrink and they all stare at Gabi with wide eyes while Sasha was trying to take in breaths while choking up. Her body stumbled until she fell to the ground. Jean and Connie stare in disbelief as Gabi does at Sasha's body.
[Connie]: Sasha!..
Falco was making his way on board as Jean turns his head down at her with fury in his eyes. She aims the gun at him, along with Jean. At the same time, the two both pulled the trigger until Falco hurried his way and pushed Gabi down.
Gai and Falco groan until they hear the angered screams of the Scouts rushing to them, enraged. They then begin beating the two kids up, blood spewing out of them from their harsh punches, stomps, and kicks.
[Floch]: You bastards!..-Floch screamed as Gabi's rifle gets kicked to the side. Jean just stared at the crowd beating the kids up, his teeth clenched together-
[Connie]: Sasha! Hey!..
He gasps hearing Connie and turns his body to see him kneeling to Sasha's injured form. He then rushes over as Connie places his fingers by Sasha's cheek as they can see the life slowly draining from her eyes.
[Connie]: Hang in there! Hey! Sasha!....-Both boys' hearts were beating against their ribcage and gazed at their friend with worry and panic-
[Sasha]: You're so... damn loud...-Sasha's voice came out quiet, the blood pooling out of her body and soaking her back. She struggles to take in breaths as she uttered again- Are we... eating soon?..
[Jean]: Bandages, now!..-Jean screams at any soldiers who weren't busy with Gabi and Falco all while Connie's eyes were kept trained on Sasha-
[Soldier]: Right!..-A soldier replies and hurries off-
[Connie]: Sasha!..-Connie screams her name again- Make it to the Island!..
The light was now gone from her eyes.
[Sasha]: Meat...-She mumbled-
Soon enough, the soldier came back with another soldier as they hastily start wrapping the bandages around Sasha, but the blood kept soaking in on the white gauzes. Blood trailed from her mouth a Connie stood straight and kept his gaze down at her body while Jean had turned away and held his head as he couldn't bear to see her in such a state.
The Scouts had finished their beating with Gabi and Falco. Floch had grabbed the two by their hairs aggressively and made their way to Jean.
[Floch]: Jean..-He calls, jerking Gabi around- they climbed aboard using Lobov's ODM gear..
Jean lowers his hands and stares down at the kids. Falco had blood trailing down his mouth, one of his eyes half-lidded while the other was wide open all while Gabi had injuries around her face and winced every time Floch pulled her hair.
[Floch]: I'll toss 'em outside. All right?..
Jean just looks between the two, then at Sasha before turning around and slammed his hands against the wall with a grunt.
[Jean]: If we toss kids out of an airship, will the killing ever end?..-He whispers, hopelessness lacing his tone as the ship was now out of Marley and began flying above the ocean-
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In the building, Gabi and Falco used to be in, Magath made his way up the stairs, blood trailing down his head as he spots Koslow tending to Pieck while she was still in the healing process. He looks for the Warrior candidates.
[Magath]: What happened to Braun and Grice?..
[Koslow]: They ran off without warning and never came back...
The commander looks over at Pieck, who was just staring at the ground, which makes him furrow his brows.
[Magath]: Pieck...
[Pieck]: Commander, I remember... There was a Marley soldier who led Galliard and me into a trap. I remember seeing that same soldier three years ago. They were on the first scout fleet sent to Paradis after Reiner came back...-Her words make Magath gasp and increase his eyes-
[Magath]: The missing scout ships?..
[Pieck]: Yes. I'm sure of it. They looked so awful with a beard..
Back in the ship, the Marleyan soldier from before was standing in the same room with Eren, Levi, (Y/n), Louis, Mikasa, Armin as Levi looks at the soldier and narrows his eyes.
[Louis]: Hey, you gonna wear that forever?..-The soldier places her hand on her face, touching her fake beard-
[??]: Huh? I thought it was well-received..-She goes to peel it off as she drops it on the floor-
(Y/n) was sitting next to Eren, with chains on both arms. But that didn't stop her from being with her son while Eren watched them intently.
[Levi]: Now I want to know something, (Y/n)..-When she heard her name, she looked up at Levi- They both know perfectly well the danger that child will run..
[Y/n]: Yes we know... but, it will be better to talk about this at another time..
[Levi]:.....In another moment will be..
(Y/n) felt everyone's gazes, but focused on Zeke, who was staring at them. Levi gritted his teeth, Eren said nothing but brought his hand towards the head of his son, caressing his head, making the child smile at him.
But suddenly, they hear a loud bang from the other side. Mikasa and Armin looked over their left shoulder while everyone also looked-
[Levi]: They're still celebrating? ..-Levi muttered as the group looked towards the door-
On the other side, Gabi. who was tied up along with Falco, was glaring up at the Scouts, blood dripping down her nose as she screamed.
[Gabi]: Don't touch me, you devils! We haven't lost yet!..-She struggled within her binds- The rest of our comrades will carry on the will of War Chief Zeke!..-She lets out groans and screeches as Jean just looks down at the back of her head while Falco was being held by another soldier-
[Falco]: Gabi, stop!..-He yelled as Floch approaches Jean and questioned him-
[Floch]: What do we do with 'em, Jean?..
Looking over her shoulder, she glares at him then throws her head back.
[Gabi]: Us true Eldians are gonna haunt you till you die! Pass that on to your ringleader after I'm dead!..
[Jean]: I'll take you to him.. You can tell him exactly what you told me..
He then takes Falco and Gabi with him as he opens the door, which makes Armin, Mikasa, turned their bodies lightly while everyone else simply turned their heads. Their eyes land on the two kids, whose eyes were wide open and their eyes shrunk when they see a huge steam cloud erupting by the tall woman.
[Magath]: How'd you identify the solder?..-Magath asks Pieck, as they were still inside the building-
[Pieck]: Well, it's someone I had a particular interest in..-She answered- Because... she's a devote follower of Zeke...
In the ship, the steam that was erupting by the tall woman was Zeke Jaeger himself, whose limbs were healing and his eyes widen at the sight of the two kids.
[Zeke]: Gabi... Falco...? Why are you here?..-He puzzles while Gabi and Falco share the same confusion-
[Falco]: Why? Why are you here?..-The boy answers with a question while Gabi shrieked-
[Gabi]: You're alive?! Why did you let them capture you?!..
The blonde woman just eyes down at Zeke while Eren, who was sitting on a bench and had his wrists tied up, stared with wide eyes at the two. Levi then turns his body to Jean and approaches the three.
[Levi]: Who are these kids?..-He asked as he stopped and studied their faces-
[Jean]: They killed Lobov and used his gear to come aboard..-Jean answers- Sasha was shot by this one here..-He gestures down to Gabi before lowering his head as his face contorts- I don't think she's gonna make it..
Immediately hearing that, everyone's eyes widen as Mikasa and Armin, can feel their heart drop. The two do not hesitate to turn and run out of the room as they close the door behind them. (Y/n) looked at the door with wide eyes, her mouth was slightly open while Eren had stared down at his lap as his eyes dilated a bit.
Then, the control room door opens to reveal Hanji entering the room, she looks back in the room and states.
[Hanji]: It's all on you, Onyankopon..
[Onyankopon]: You got it, Hanji!..
She then closes the door and turns her head, eyes instantly looking down at Zeke.
[Hanji]: Well? Did everything play out as you hoped, Zeke Jaeger?..
The blond doesn't answer right away, the steam clouding his glasses as Gabi and Falco stare at him with puzzlement again.
[Zeke]: For the most part, but there were a few miscalculations..-Once they heard those words, they couldn't believe what he was saying-
[Gabi]: Zeke...?..-Gabi mumbled, which gains Hanji's attention and looked over at the two-
[Hanji]: Huh? Who are these kids?..
[Zeke]: Miscalculations..
[Jean]: Yelena!..What the hell happened to trapping the Cart and Jaw!..-Jean yelled stomping his way to the tall woman with anger- People died because of you!..
[Yelena]: I'm sorry. I assure you they fell down the hole..-She closes her eyes- but it's still my fault..
[Levi]: And to cover for that slip-up, the Beast chucked more rocks at us than planned. That was some clever improv for a clown like you. Wouldn't you say, hairball?..
[Zeke]: Don't glare at me like that, Levi. What if I piss my pants? And you're quite the actor yourself, considering you want to kill me so bad..-Levi then takes a step forward and looks down at him, stating sharply-
[Levi]: I'm the kind of person who saves the best bite for last. I like to savor the taste...
[Eren]: We killed the Marley brass and destroyed their port, some portion of their reinforcement, and fleet..-Eren suddenly spoke, his hair covering his face-
[Y/n]: That should buy us some time..-She says, gently stroking her son's head. Levi and Hanji turn their heads towards the two-
[Hanji]: Until the whole world launches a joint attack on Paradis?...Every time you're caught by the enemy, we sacrifice lives to get you back, Eren, (Y/n)..-She looks back at Eren, who looked up- No matter how many it takes. And yet knowing that they went so far to make themselves hostage. Just like you hoped, we didn't have much choice. They both put their trust in us and we lost our trust in both of them..
[Zeke]: But now we have the Founding Titan, a Titan with royal blood and a person from the clan (L/N)..-Zeke speaks up, turning his head and eyed Hanji and Levi all while Louis just watches with his arms still crossed- The cost of those sacrifices will be paid through Eldia's freedom ..- The group just look away from the Jaegers as they either narrowed their gazes or pursed their lips-
Then, the door Armin and Mikasa, had entered slowly opens, making Jean look over to see Connie standing at the entrance with wide eyes and his mouth opened.
[Connie]: Sasha...-A single tear falls from his eye-...is dead..
And after Connie had informed the group, they can hear the hard ugly sobs coming from Mikasa and Armin, as the two were surrounding Sasha's. They were on their hands and knees, big fat tears trailing their faces and hitting the ground as they were begging, pleading for their dear friend of her to wake up and screamed her name of her.
Their tears hit Sasha's face, whose eyes stared lifelessly up the ceiling. Jean's face fell and his mouth dropped as he stared at Sasha's body and his friend's cries. Levi formed a frown and his eyebrows furrowed, Louis's mouth dropped.
(Y/n) and Eren were silent.
[Eren]: Connie..Did Sasha... have any last words?..
[Connie]:....-Connie sniffled, his voice quivering as he answered- She said... Meat..
Eren's eyes widen at his words and he suddenly begins to laugh. A tensed, unhinged, broken laugh as everyone stared at him in disbelief. Eren couldn't help but think back at that time before Wall Rose was attacked by the Colossal Titan how Sasha had snuck some meat in her jacket.
[Sasha]: I brought some meat from the officers' storehouse!..It'll be fine! We can just raise more cattle and sheep once we retake our land!..
At that moment, Mikasa and Armin were crying, they couldn't bear to see Sasha's lifeless body. Mikasa covered her mouth while the tears came out non-stop, she looked elsewhere. Armin covered his eyes with his arm, wetting his uniform with his tears.
Eren's laugh quickly subsided and was replaced with anger, his teeth grinding together as Jean frown and looked towards the two-
[Jean]: (Y/n), Eren..Sasha only died because they dragged the Scouts in this..-The brunet lowers his head, his hair falling over his face once again as his body shook with anger-
Connie looked at Eren and (Y/n), but he frowned when he looked at (Y/n)'s face, who had no expression on her face. She turned her head towards Connie, looking at him with no expression on her face.
[Connie]: Because she doesn't show any expression on her face..
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Could they have taken some other path?
Unable to change the past, they must continue down the one before them.
Next episode: "Brave Volunteers"
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