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Zeke's eyes were on the book. Levi, Louis and two soldiers were on a branch of the big trees in the forest.
[Levi]: Don't make me laugh. If there's anyone we should feed to a Titan...-One of the soldiers looks at him confused. Louis raises an eyebrow as his eyes go to Zeke as well as Levi's- It's that piece of shit ..-
[Soldier]: What do you mean?...
[Levi]: We'll give the Beast to someone else. Grab one of those Jaegerists or something, turn them into a Titan, and feed Zeke to them..-Louis estaba en silencio, sus ojos estaban solamente en Zeke Jaeger- Then, if Historia's prepared like she says she is, we'll feed the Titan to her next. We just need to wait a few months for her to give birth..
[Soldier]: What?!...-One of the soldiers shouts, surprised by the captain's words- But Eldia is done for if there's an all-out attack on us during those months!...
[Louis]: But Levi...-The Ackerman looks at Louis- And there's no way to know if the birth will have complicacionts...
[Levi]: We can strike at Marley again and delay their attack.. I know it's reckless, but we have to act...-Louis nods before looking back at the Jaeger- I'm not letting him dictate things any longer.. I can't tell if he's manipulating Eren and (Y/n), but their party's over if they lose Zeke...
[Louis]: Go tell that to Pixis, got it?..
[Soldier 2]: You're serious, captains?...
[Levi]: The old man will come around once I chope Zeke's limbs off...Come on, Louis...-He grabs Louis's arm before he goes flying towards Zeke. The sound of equipment makes the Jaeger look up-
[Louis]: Enjoying your book?..-Louis tells him, walking towards him with Levi-
[Zeke]: I am, for one I've read seven times..-Zeke growls-
[Levi]: You've been eavesdropping more than reading..-Louis crosses his arms, looking at the Jaeger with a frown-
[Zeke]: Can you blame me when I've read it this much?... By the way, is there any wine left?..-He looked at the empty cup next to him-
[Levi]: Not a single drop left. We've been here a month...
[Zeke]: Good grief...-He lets out a sigh, looking down- You sure know how to torture someone...
Levi just eyed him in silence, narrowing his gaze down at him.
[Levi]: Just read your book...
[Zeke]: Sure thing, boss..
[Levi]: Don't take your eyes off him..-Levi murmured to Louis, who nods as he sits across from Zeke. Levi walks away from the two as he began to think to himself- I'm gonna chop him up no matter what Pixis says. There's 30 fully armed soldiers waiting in the forest above. Even if he becomes the Beast, there's no way he escapes...- He looks at Louis and Zeke over his shoulder-
[Zeke]: So, you're Erwin Smith's brother...- Zeke says, not taking his eyes off his book. Louis looks at him with a frown, clenches his fist-
[Louis]: Don't say my brother's name, you fucking piece of shit...
[Levi]: That bearded shit was our enemy after all...-A small smile appeared on Levi's face when he noticed Louis yelling at Zeke. He looks the other way- And now that we know it, he doesn't deserve to have limbs. It took long enough. Erwin, I'll finally uphold the promise I made to you...-But suddenly a feeling of danger came over him, which meant that Louis was in danger- Huh?...
[Zeke]: You know...-Louis looked at him, pouting his lips- I noticed your strange behavior with Levi...-Zeke looked up at Louis, who gasped at his words- And I can have some idea about that...
[Louis]: If you say anything to Levi, I'll kill you myself. And I don't care what Levi says...- He exclaimed, getting up quickly from the box. Zeke raised his hands in a gesture of peace-
[Zeke]: Calm down, friend..-He looks at how Louis sits down again- You didn't drink the wine?...
[Louis]: No...-He crosses his arms, looking at the empty glass next to Zeke- I don't like to drink at work. And unless my job is to watch over my brother's murderer... The wine came from Marley, so I won't trust it...
[Zeke]: How clever...-Zeke stopped looking at the book, Louis stared at him- But your luck won't last forever...
[Louis]: What did you say?...-But before Zeke answered, he hit him hard in the face with the book, Louis gasped as he fell to the ground- Piece of shit...
Levi turned quickly to see Zeke walk away while Louis was on the ground, touching his face. As he was about to run towards them, Zeke let out a loud yell.
Levi and Louis' eyes widened. All the soldiers who were in the forest began to fall, paralyzed. Each one was surrounded by a burst of electricity, the entire forest was illuminated by a yellowish color.
Levi watched in horror as his teammates were turned into Titans. He quickly grabbed Louis and they walked away before a Titan fell on top of the two of them. The Titans fell one by one, shaking the earth.
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Pixis and the Garrison members who were in a building all suddenly froze, as they were all left confused. Anka looked at Pixis, who was staring at his hands with wide eyes and an open mouth.
In the carriages Hanji and the others were escorted in, Falco, who was laying across from the too, sudden jolts, letting out a groan, which makes them quickly perk up.
[Hanji]: What's wrong?..-Hanji leaned forward, brows furrowed. Falco, whose eyes were shut, rolls a sweat, groaning out-
[Falco]: Felt like I got zapped by electricity...
[Hanji]: You don't think--?!
[Pixis]: Zeke's done it, hasn't he?..-Pixis mumbled-
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As the dust surrounded Levi and Louis, Zeke looked over his shoulder at them as he continued to run.
[Zeke]: This is goodbye. Captains. You care about your subordinates. You're not gonna slice them up just 'cuz they've grown a bit, are you?...-He looked ahead, concentrating on running- Will you be able to protect your comrade while the two of them are being surrounded by your subordinates?..
Levi looked around while clenching his teeth. Louis was covering his left eye from Zeke's beating. The Titans had their eyes on both of them.
[Louis]: Can not be...
A Titan was approaching at high speed towards the two, who used their equipment to get away in time. The Titan hit his face against a tree. The Ackerman and Smith looked at each Titan, until a memory hit them.
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[Louis]: Wine? Why bring wine on a mission?...- He looked at the box in front of him, which was full of bottles of wine-
[...]: Captains! This is the are Marleyan stuff only MPs get to drink!.. Don't we deserve some?..
[Levi]: We've got tea...
They all exclaimed as they tried to grab the bottle that Levi had in his hands. Louis smiles as he shakes his head.
[Louis]: Levi, leave them... They're going to bother us all day...
[Levi]: Gimme a break.. Fine. Bring it..
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[Levi]: Dammit!...-His eyebrows furrowed, Louis prepares himself with his blades- Zeke's spinal fluid was in the wine?! Since when?!...-He watched as the Titans climbed the tree-
[Louis]: Not a single person frozen up! Was it all a lie?!...-He shouts, Levi grabbed his hand to fly faster while a Titan was chasing them with great speed- Shit! they're fast! How do they move like that! Is that Zeke's doing, too?!..
They notice another Titan in another tree, which jumped towards them but they quickly separated to avoid it, the Titan's face colliding with the tree. Louis dodges another, hooking his grappling hook into another tree, pulling away from the Titan.
Levi's eyes widened as he realized that another Titan was about to grab him with his hand. He quickly draws his blades and cuts off the Titan's fingers, his eyes stare at the Titan, remembering his partner.
[Levi]: Varis!..-He thinks to himself. The Titan opens its mouth, expecting to eat it out of the air, but Levi dodges it out of the air as he looks at the Titan's nape- Are you in there somewhere... you guys?...
[Louis]: Levi!...-He yells, Levi turns to him quickly. Louis had two Titans trying to grab him. Levi quickly flew towards him, grabbing his hand-
The two flew up, staying in the air as they looked at the Titans. Again they had to kill their subordinates. Louis closed his eyes as he tightened the blades, Levi narrowed his eyes, reflecting sadness. Again they had to empty their hearts in this situation.
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Zeke was in the hands of a Titan, while two others ran to his side, running towards the exit of the forest to join Eren and (Y/n).
[Zeke]: Farewell. In the end, we couldn't trust one another. All the world's might will soon fall upon this island. You have no idea what that means. You guys thought you had power... time... choices... Not realizing you had none of those, Levi, was your biggest mistake.. Still, even if I explained my intentions, you wouldn't understand. Right, Eren?.. Only you and I do. Once I escape this forest, that's where you'll be. I hope you remember where and when we're supposed to meet, Eren..
A shadow passed by behind the Titan that was to Zeke's right, suddenly a gust cut the Titan's nape, making Zeke gasp with wide eyes. Zeke shoots his head over the front and noticed a figure not too far, shooting their right hook to gain closer.
Levi appeared in front of him with a face full of blood. Fear strikes within Zeke, his heart dropping as he points at him and screams to the remaining Titan.
The Titan begins sprinting its way towards him. Levi let out a "Tsk" before hooking his hook into the Titan's arm, beginning to slice it from wrist to forearm. Blood spews profusely in the air as Levi approaches the Titan, which is holding Zeke.
[Zeke]: What the hell, dammit?!..-He clenched his fist, his body shaking- Again?!...-Zeke bites off his hand, before being surrounded by a field of electricity. Levi looks at him with a frown, before flying towards the big trees-
The Beast Titan landed on the ground, rumbling as dust gathered around it. Without thinking, he grabs the only Titan that was there by the head. Zeke forcefully separates the head from the body as blood splatters on the ground.
[Zeke]: Where are you?!...-Zeke looks around, looking for the Ackerman- Where'd you go, Levi?!..-The Ackerman flew by behind him, Zeke turned and looked at him over his shoulder- There you are!...
Zeke tightened his grip, which is holding the Titan's head, and in his hand was chunks of meat. His eyes still followed Levi before throwing the pieces of meat at him, but Levi quickly dodged them.
The Beast Titan then looks down at the Titan's body and holds it upside down, holding it by the ankles and starting splitting the body in half. The blood gushes like a waterfall as the Beast Titan searches the forest once more.
[Zeke]: What happened to your lovely buddies?! Don't tell me you killed 'em all! The poor things!..-He scoffed. Levi stared hard at him, eyes narrowing-
As Zeke continues searching around, he suddenly felt a presence behind him. He doesn't hesitate to turn around and throw balled-up meat chunks and blood. When the chunks hit, Zeke's eyes widen and a chill went down his spine.
[Zeke]: Branches?!...
[Levi]: You're looking desperate, hairball!...-Levi's voice rang through the forest, while he cut the branches of the trees around the beast titan- All you had to do was read your damn book...-Zeke gasps while look up- What gave you the idea that you could escape from me? Did you think I wouldn't kill my comrades if they turned into Titans? You don't have a damn clue how many comrades we've killed!..
Zeke lets out a loud yelp as he throws the other pieces of meat up. Levi scowled as he dodged each piece of meat. Suddenly, two slashes sounded before Zeke fell to his knees as he gasped.
[Louis]: You thought that I would stay with my arms crossed, you piece of shit..-Louis flew towards a tree-
Levi stars at the back of the Beast Titan's nape. The Thunder Spears got loose, three of them flying down hastily and landing on the back of the Beast Titan's neck. The Titan felt his body jerk forward as Levi zoomed past his face, releasing the trigger. Zeke gasped when he saw them before he exploded.
The Beast Titan's body started to descend forward while Zeke's body flew away from the nape. Once his body lands on the grass, steam engulfed him, and he immediately started to heal himself. Louis landed next to him, walking towards Zeke.
Louis watched as Zeke was missing both of his arms, his organs were protruding from his body and the bones were in full view. He turned as Levi walked towards the two.
[Levi]: Hi there, Beardy...-He scoffed, grabbing Zeke's head, who spits blood. Levi lowered his face from him to his level from him, eyeing him with such abhorrence and revulsion- Damn. You stink and you're filthy, you ugly piece of shit. Well. no worries, 'cuz I'm not gonna kill you...yet....
[Louis]: And when can we kill him...-Louis looked at him, while Levi looks at him, dragging Zeke by the hair-
[Levi]: After his torture for hitting you...-Levi spoke, Louis opened his eyes as he touched his wound on his face- Let's get out of here...
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The gates of the district capital of Shiganshina swung open, causing Commander Shadis to glance over his shoulder. His eyes widened as he saw Hanji being pushed by Floch and the Jaegerists.
[Shadis]: Wha--?! Hanji?!..
[Floch]: Long time no see, Commandant. Just so you know, this branch is under new management. We Jaegerists are the ones in charge now...-He and the other Jaegerists hold their rifles to Shadis- From now on, you take orders from us...
The cadets, who Shadis was giving a speech to them earlier, gaped at the presence of the Jaegerists.
[Shadis]: Looks like you finally figured it out, Floch. Unless you point guns at people, nobody cares what your little gang of asswipes says, and that's a fact...-Floch pulls the trigger of his rifle, before it bounced off-
The soldiers slightly flinch when the gun had fired, sweat falling from their faces as they stare wide eyed. Shadis simply glances down at the dent that was created near him, his face remaining stoic while Hanji gasped.
[Hanji]: Floch!..
[Floch]: I missed. I thought shooting his foot might speed things up..
[Shadis]: Speed what up?..-He scowled at him as Floch lowered his rifle-
[Floch]: No, it has nothing to do with you. We have little need for hard-headed geezers like you...-Floch walked past Shadis, who looked at him in confusion. Floch glanced at the soldiers with a tense expression- From now on, this is your time, cadets!..
Floch clenched his left hand into a fist.
[Floch]: We Jaegerists have sworn to give our hearts to save Eldia from this crisis! Not for the sake of our obsolete military, but for the people of this island! By obeying the military's archaic mindset, you're allowing us to be trampled by enemies from outside!..-Hanji continues her glare at hime while Shadis remain silent- Therefore, I ask you: Who are you?! Someone who wants to live alongside with our leaders, Eren Jaeger and (Y/n) (L/N)? Or someone who will die alongside Keith Shadis and his antiquated ways?!...
Among the cadets, some began to approach the front. And there were 5 members, who stood in front of Floch and put their fists on their chests.
[...]: For the sake of Eldia's future, we give our hearts!...-They shout in unison-
[Floch]: Good! Now she me your resolve! Beat Commandant Shadis till he can't stand anymore!...-He nodded at Shadis. Shadis, the five, and the rest of the Cadets widened their eyes and lightly gasped. Floch moves his rifle to his left hand, clenching his right fist, and bagned it against Shadis's chest, who eyed him- Now, do it! Those who can't go to prison!...
Hanji grits her teeth, looking at Floch with a frown.
[Hanji]: That's enough, Floch! This is ridiculous!...
[Shadis]: Hanji!..-He yelled, making Hanji look at him- No matter how many of these tots there are..-He then sends a hard glare at them- they're no match for me!...
The five cadets flinch with fear, eyes widening at him as they slightly shook. But they formed their hands into fists.
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The cadets fists were all bloodied along with their clothes as a body laid on the ground. Shadis's face was all bruised, blood was pouring out of his nose. Bruises dusted his head as his body twitched from the pain shooting through him as all the other cadets gathered around.
[Floch]: Well done. We're delighted to welcome you all...-He looks at Hanji out of the corner of his eyes, while she remains silent- Now, could you guise us to where Zeke's being held?..-As he walked towards the exit, he noticed that Hanji didn't move from her spot. He looked at her over her shoulder- Commander Hanji. Hey, let's go...-He once again stated before Hanji slowly peeled her eyes away from his body and followed after him-
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Eren was looking out a window, his dull eyes without any sparkle. Suddenly the door was opened, (Y/n) entered the room quietly as she walked towards him.
The girl looks at him as she walked towards him in silence, Eren did not turn to look at her at any time while (Y/n) sat next to him, watching the landscape.
[Y/n]: I want him back...-(Y/n) spoke first, calling Eren's attention- I want my son back, he shouldn't be next to Historia...
[Eren]: Don't worry about him... When we do all this, you'll see him again...
[Y/n]: I hope so....-she murmured. Silence filled the room again- Eren...-She wanted to speak but a pain in her chest appeared in her, Eren was alarmed when he saw (Y / n) fall to the ground while coughing up blood-
[Eren]: (Y/n)!...-He quickly approached her with concern-
[Y/n]: Zeke? ..-She mutters, looking at her bloody hand, remembering the conversation she had with him-
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[Y/n]: Now what do you want, Zeke?...-She asks him, Zeke turns to her with a bottle in his hands. (Y/n) looks at him confused-
[Zeke]: I want you to give me your blood..-He said, making (Y/n) frown- Emm... Eren agrees with this, it's like a plan B..
[Y/n]: Eren?...-She thought to herself, staring at the Jaeger. She grabbed a knife from a table and brought it to her hand-I hope you're telling the truth, Zeke Jaeger...
[Zeke]: Don't worry, dear sister-in-law. I'm telling the truth...-He told her with a smile on his lips, (Y/n) grimaced as she cut her hand- Yes...-He looked at the blood with a sparkle in his eyes while (Y/n) slowly filled the bottle with her blood-
[Y/n]: And... what exactly are you going to use that blood for? ..-She asked curiously as her wound healed quickly-
[Zeke]: It will be a surprise for later... They won't expect it at all...-He gave her a smile, (Y/n) raised an eyebrow while looking at the blood in the bottle- It will be a huge surprise... like a Titan...
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Zeke's eyes slowly opened to see Levi and Louis staring at him. Zeke lets out a groan, his body slowly healing as he has small holes of exposed flesh.
[Louis]: You awake? ..-Zeke moved while letting out small moans but Levi stopped him-
[Levi]: Hey, wait. Don't move. There's a wire around your neck attached to the Thunder Spear fuse. Squirm too much and you'll be blown in half or worse...
Zeke's eyes widen and he shoots his gaze down to his lower abdomen. Fear was shown in his eyes as he tried to sputter words, but all that came out of his mouth was blood being coughed up. Levi grimaced at the sight, frowning almost as he listened to his coughs.
[Levi]: Bet you wish you were dead right now. Not that I sympathize. You toyed with the lives of my comrades...-Levi stood up, while Louis stared at everything in silence, he knew how Levi would be at that moment. He raised his blade, looking at Zeke with a frown- Tell me: Was whimpering while covered in shit part of your master plan?!...
He slices both of Zeke's feet in half as the blond let out screams of agony. Levi just ignored his cries from him and continued slicing him and torturing the blond. Louis flinches as he watches the blood splatter.
[Levi]: Shut up! Unless I slice you to bits, you'll turn into a Titan again!...- His cuts continued- You dared to hit Louis. Hey you piece of shit!
Zeke cries grew louder and louder as his eyes looked like they were ready to burst out of his sockets. Drool dripped from his face. Louis stood up, placing his hands on Levi's shoulders, who looked at him over his shoulder. Louis motioned for him to stop for now. Zeke's screams stopped when Levi eventually stopped slicing down at him. Zeke let out a small groan, his voice struggling to speak.
[Zeke]: Where.... are... my glasses?...
[Levi]: Huh? Who cares? You won't be needing 'em anymore...
[...]: Nice one, Zeke! You're getting good at throwing!...-A voice echoed in Zeke's thoughts- Ever thought about playing baseball?...
[Zeke]: I can't, Mr. Ksaver...-he murmurs- I... have a mission...
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Preview...
One remembers long-missed faces and distant memories. Likewise, what must be done to achieve one's mission.
Next episode: "Sole Salvation"...