A moment later the three of you were back in a new memory, but this time it was different.
The environment was dark and shabby, it looked like a prison cell, but the strangest thing this time was you. You wore a dirty white dress, your body in general was unkempt. Also, you're wearing handcuffs.
"What the-"
You let out, looking around the dark cell and the handcuffs you suddenly wore
"Why am I....?"
"What the fuck?!"
Eren looked shoked at you
"That is strange... wait y/n I'll help you-"
Eren tried to undo your handcuffs somehow, but he wasn't able to touch you or anything. He and also Zeke were like ghosts.
"Why can't I touch anything?!"
Eren tried to touch you several times, but his hand went through. You didn't feel anything, it didn't even tickle.
"That's interesting..."
Zeke watched Eren try and analyzed the situation
"Looks like Y/n is a part of this memory..."
"Y-you are kidding me, right?"
You tried to get free of these handcuffs but your efforts were futile, as if they were fused to your wrists.
Eren continued to desperately try to touch you, frustration evident on his face.
"Y/n, please, hang in there. We'll find a way to get you out of this!"
"Hey."
Two Soilders stood in front of the bars of the cell and opened the gate
"It's time."
One of the two came closer to you, which made you take a step back as a reflex
"W-what?"
The person did not answer, but grabbed a key out of their pockets and opened your handcuffs.
After doing that, the two grabbed your arms firmly, guiding you out of the cell.
"H-hey!"
Eren yelled, trying to stop these Soilder, but it was no use. They don't seem to see, feel or hear Eren and Zeke
"LET HER GO!"
"EREN! Calm down, they don't see or hear us!"
Zeke interrupted
"Y/n we will follow you, just act like we are not here."
The soldiers remained silent as they led you through dimly lit corridors, the sound of their boots echoing on the cold stone floor.
"W-where are you taking me?" you questioned, your voice trembling with both fear and curiosity.
Of course, there was no answer.
Meanwhile the two brothers followed, Erens expression showed that he was worried and concerned, even scared.
Finally, you reached a large chamber, filled with people dressed in similar attire as the soldiers. The room was filled with anticipation and whispers, and at the front stood a man with an air of authority. King Fritz.
Next to him stood Ymir, who now looked grown up. Two small children stood beside her while she held the third in her hand. Her facial expression looked like in the paths- empty and emotionless.
Ymir... what is going on?
When the soldiers brought you to the middle of the room, they abruptly threw you on the floor, causing you to yelp in pain. You looked up, your eyes wide with shock and confusion. The room fell silent as all eyes turned to you
"Y/N!"
Eren yelled in shock and concern and tried to help you up, but again it was still not possible for him to touch or do anything.
"King Fritz."
One of the Soilders who dragged you here said with a stern expression, speaking in a booming voice.
"This is Libertas, the Person who tried to murder you yesterday in your sleep. We have not yet been able to identify or locate the man she attempted this murder with, but we are working on it, your highness."
The Soilder bowed
"What....?"
You whispered quietly in shock after hearing this. You... or rather Libertas tried what? With a man?
Your mind reeled with disbelief as the soldier's words sank in.
Eren and Zeke had the same surprised and shocked expression like you.
You struggled to get up from the floor, your mind racing with thoughts of defense and denial. "I-... I-!"
The room quieted once more as King Fritz raised a hand, signaling for silence.
"Ah, Libertas. I am not surprised."
He continued, his voice cold and unyielding.
"Did you really think it would be that easy to kill me? You should rather be thankful for what my reign has brought to the people here."
"T-thankful?"
Suddenly an emense strong feeling of anger and hate built up in you. It felt like you were going to explode at any moment
Eren noticed that, and tried to calm you down
"Wait Y/n, it's not a good Idea to-"
"I should be THANKFUL that you treat me and some others like slaves? I should be thankful how you treat Ymir? I should be thankful that I had to watch my mother die thanks to your lust for power!?"
Your words just came out of your mouth, your voice loud and full of hate
"WITHOUT Ymir you would never have made it this far, yet you treat her like a slave and use her power?! YOU-"
The Soilder beside you kicked your stomach with his shoe.
The force of the soldier's kick knocked the wind out of you, causing you to double over in pain. Gasps and murmurs filled the room once again as the soldiers restrained you even more tightly.
"STOP IT! YOU BASTARDS I WILL KILL ALL OF YOU! LET HER GO!"
The brunette tried to fight the soldiers who just hurt you, but again, he was not able to do anything. He and Zeke wasn't part of this... memory? Or whatever this is.
"Enough!" King Fritz's voice boomed, silencing the room. "This insubordination will not be tolerated."
"If only..."
You coughed, trying to get used to the pain in your abdomen
"I-if you only knew what your actions would trigger in the future..."
The King doesn't seem to care what you just said, handing Ymir a knife
"Ymir, It's time to show me how loyal you really are. You know what to do."
After taking the knife from his hand, Ymir slowly walked up to you, her expression still lifeless and blank.
"W-wait Ymir- don't do it!"
You pleaded, your voice filled with desperation.
But Ymir remained emotionless, raising the knife towards you. Her eyes held nothing but an empty void.
"No! Stop!"
Eren shouted, trying to intervene, but it was still not possible for him to do anything.
He stood in front of you like a shield, but Ymir could easily walk through him.
As Ymir neared, her grip tightening on the knife, your heart raced. Fear and dread overwhelmed you.
In a final surge of strength, you shouted
"Ymir, please! Remember who you are! Don't let them control you!"
For a brief moment, Ymir hesitated. A flicker of recognition crossed her face, but it vanished as quickly as it had appeared.
"This world is too cruel. This world has no more room for us Libertas. Here we have no future, no freedom..."
Now she was standing right in front of you with a faint smile and a tear streaming down her cheek
"One day you will be born again and give freedom to humanity. Freedom that we were never allowed to experience, freedom we've always dreamed of. I will always be by your side."
What she just said... it's the same what Zeke told you in the forest.
Your eyes widened as you recognized that, your skin pale
"Y-ymir, you-"
A heartbeat later and without warning she stabbed you in the stomach with the knife.
"NOOOOO!"
Eren yelled with tears in his eyes
"Y/N!"
But he could do nothing.
Your world shattered as searing pain exploded through your body. Shock radiated through your veins, rendering you momentarily speechless. Blood trickled down from the wound, staining your clothes a dark, sinister red. The room fell into an eerie silence, broken only by the sound of your ragged breaths and the sickening thud of the knife hitting the ground.
Eren and Zeke's eyes widened in disbelief, their faces contorted with horror as they realized what had just transpired.
As you fought to stay conscious, a mix of emotions surged within you - disbelief, anguish, and an overwhelming sense of betrayal. Each heartbeat echoed like a drum, reminding you of the ever-ticking clock of your dwindling life. The world around you blurred, the pain and shock merging into a numbing haze, as you struggled to comprehend the magnitude of the betrayal that had unfolded before your eyes.
You fell to the ground, your gaze fixed
on the ceiling above you
"STAY AWAKE Y/N! PLEASE-!"
Eren knelt down next to you. Tears streamed down his face, a mixture of anguish and helplessness etched onto his features.
"Don't leave me!" he pleaded, his voice choked with emotion.
"We were supposed to change this world together. We were supposed to end the cycle of suffering! Don't you dare to-"
Gasping for breath, you weakly turned your head to meet his gaze. Pain radiated through every fiber of your being, but a flicker of determination glimmered in your eyes.
"Eren..." you managed to whisper, your voice frail and filled with pain.
His eyes widened, tears streaming unabated down his cheeks. "Y/N, no... please don't..." he cried, his voice breaking.
"I need you y/n... I-I love you..."
Ymir knelt down next to you too, taking your hand gently as she brushed a strand of hair from your forehead.
"Don't you think about me enough...
I've been burning my heart out..."
Ymir began so sing quietly, her voice trembling slightly as she looked like she tried not to cry
"Got to face need to tell you...
I won't run cause I'm reticent..."
Slowly darkness began to descend upon your vision.
"Y/N!"
Eren screamed again in horror, but then everything went Black.
...
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...
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.
.
.
Everything was silent. Dark. Empty.
Was this the end? Are you dead?
𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕜𝕟𝕠𝕨 𝕪𝕠𝕦'𝕣𝕖 𝕣𝕖𝕓𝕠𝕣𝕟 𝕥𝕠𝕟𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥
That was still Ymirs voice, it sounded like an echoe.
This Song... you remember this Song.
𝕄𝕦𝕤𝕥 𝕓𝕖 𝕣𝕒𝕘𝕘𝕖𝕕 𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝕀'𝕝𝕝 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕪 𝕓𝕪 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕤𝕚𝕕𝕖
In the darkness, a faint glimmer of light sparked within you. Memories flooded your mind, reminding you of the struggles you had faced, the loved ones you had lost, and the dreams that had fueled your every step.
𝔼𝕧𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕗 𝕞𝕪 𝕓𝕠𝕕𝕪 𝕚𝕤 𝕓𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕓𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕤
But most importantly, it reminded you of the strength and resilience that had brought you this far.
𝕀 𝕕𝕠𝕟'𝕥 𝕨𝕒𝕟𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝕘𝕠 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕒𝕘𝕒𝕚𝕟
𝕊𝕠 𝕔𝕣𝕪 𝕟𝕠 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖
𝕆𝕙 𝕞𝕪 𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕕
𝔾𝕠 𝕒𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕓𝕖 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕕
𝔸𝕟𝕕 𝕗𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕚𝕥 𝕠𝕦𝕥
𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕠𝕟𝕖
𝔸 𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕣
𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕘𝕦𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕦𝕤 𝕗𝕒𝕣
𝕋𝕠 𝕙𝕠𝕞𝕖
𝕐𝕖𝕥 𝕘𝕚𝕣𝕥
"..."
"𝕀𝕥'𝕤 𝕥𝕚𝕞𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕨𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕦𝕡, 𝕃𝕚𝕓𝕖𝕣𝕥𝕒𝕤."
"....hm?"
Startled, you opened your eyes and found yourself lying in sand... more precisely the Paths.
It took a moment for your surroundings to register, but soon the realization sunk in. You are still alive, right?
"Ymir?"
It felt like you had slept soundly for years, this left you a bit disoriented and shaky.
Although your thoughts were still completely clouded, the first thing you had to check was whether you still had your 'lucky charms' with you or not. You immediately reached around your neck and in your pocket and thank god... Mikasa's scarf and Armin's shell were still with you.
What a relief...
Finally being able to stand, you looked around.
You were indeed in the paths again, but no one was to be seen.
No Eren, no Zeke, no Ymir.
"U-uhm... Hello? Hello!"
Your voice echoed through the vast expanse of the Paths, but there was no response, the silence was haunting and unsettling.
You called out again, hoping for a sign, a familiar voice, anything to indicate that you weren't alone.
As you wandered through the dessert-like place, you heard someone screaming your name in the distance
"Y/N!!!"
Of course, you recognized this voice immediately
"E...eren? Eren!"
As you called out Eren's name, a rush of emotions washed over you. Memories of your shared past flooded your mind, bringing both comfort and turmoil. The echoes of Eren's frantic voice reverberated through the Paths, prompting you to follow the sound.
Struggling to maintain your balance, you stumbled forward through the shifting sands, desperate to find Eren.
As you pushed further into the depths of the Paths, the intensity of Eren's voice grew stronger, pulling you closer to him. It felt as though the very essence of your being was being drawn towards him, as if destiny itself had woven its threads around your intertwined fates.
Finally, after following the sound of his voice you finally saw him. There, standing before you, was Eren. He appeared weary, his face etched with pain and determination, but relief washed over him as he saw you.
"Y/N!!" he breathed, his voice filled with a mixture of longing and urgency. "Fuck I... I thought I lost you!"
Without thinking, he rushed towards you, enveloping you in a long overdue embrace. The emotions that surged through you were indescribable.
"Eren!" you murmured against his chest. "Holy shit!"
He held you tighter, as if afraid to let go, as if afraid that this connection would slip away like so many others before.
"Thank God you are okay..."
"So you are still alive, huh?"
Zeke suddenly added from behind
"What the hell happened Y/n?!"
The brunette placed a hand on your shoulder, concern evident in his voice.
You pulled away slightly from Eren's embrace,
"I... I have no Idea..." you stammered, struggling to find the right words. "The last thing I remember was Ymir stabbing me, and now, somehow, I'm back here in the Paths."
"Well, that was a strange experience."
Zeke straightened his glasses
"Did you even feel the pain when she rammed the knife into your stomach? If yes, how was it?"
"Well DUH! That shit was-"
"Are you seriously asking her how it feels to be killed?"
Eren growled, looking at his half-brother
"No? I was just curious if she was able to feel something at all as it was actually just an memory... at least I think it was."
Zeke said, sounding calm
"If you want to know how it feels like, I'm happy to help..."
The brunette answered, his voice laced with a mix of frustration and anger.
"Can you two stop fucking arguing for like 10 minutes??"
You cut in
"Sorry..."
"Yeah, Sorry"
You took a deep breath and tried to process everything you had seen the last few minutes. It was alot, it was strange, it was overwhelming.
Getting killed was definitely not on your to-do list.
"The last thing Ymir said to me... that was what you told me in the forest Zeke. Everything was true."
You looked at the sand, trying to understand the whole situation
The blonde just nodded
"Yeah, I noticed that too in the moment..."
"Damn... You actually already excited in this world. And just like Ymir said, you will be reborn again."
Eren thought out loud
"Everything you said in our dreams and everything Ymir said came true... that means it is also true that you will be the one who can save us. The one who can end this war."
You gulped, suddenly feeling uneasy. Tho he was right, everything you said in their dreams has come true so far. But are you really the solution to end all this madness?
"𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕨𝕙𝕠 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕖 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕃𝕚𝕓𝕖𝕣𝕥𝕒𝕤."
"WHA-"
The three of you flinched as Ymir appeared right behind you out of nowhere
"𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕜𝕟𝕠𝕨 𝕨𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝕕𝕠. 𝕁𝕦𝕤𝕥 𝕝𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕟 𝕥𝕠 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕥."
"I-... huh?"
You stumbled over your words, taken aback by Ymir's sudden appearance and her cryptic words. Eren and Zeke exchanged looks of surprise, unsure of how to react.
"Ymir, what do you mean?" Eren asked tentatively, his voice filled with concern.
Ymir's eyes bore into yours, her gaze intense and unreadable. "𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕙𝕠𝕝𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕜𝕖𝕪, 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕡𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕠 𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕖 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘. 𝔹𝕦𝕥 𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕤𝕥, 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕞𝕦𝕤𝕥 𝕝𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕟 𝕥𝕠 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕥."
Trepidation filled the air as you tried to comprehend Ymir's enigmatic message. What did she mean by listening to your heart? It sounds like a sentence coming out of a Disney movie... What power did you possess that could alter the course of this war?
Sensing your confusion, Ymir stepped closer, her voice softer this time.
"𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕘𝕦𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕥𝕠𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕕𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕡𝕦𝕣𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕖. 𝕋𝕣𝕦𝕤𝕥 𝕚𝕟 𝕚𝕥, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕒𝕟𝕤𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕤𝕖𝕖𝕜."
Feeling a mix of curiosity and apprehension, you glanced at Eren and Zeke, searching for reassurance. They both seemed as bewildered as you were, but there was a flicker of hope in their eyes.
Taking a deep breath, you steeled yourself.
'Remember who the real enemy is'
That's what keeps playing in your heart.
You already know the answer to that sentence, but why does it still not getting out of your mind?
You just had a feeling, deep down, that it had a bigger meaning.
As you delve deeper into your thoughts, the weight of responsibility settles heavily on your shoulders.
But despite your knowledge, doubts and insecurities cloud your mind. Can you truly make a difference? Can you really find a way to end the cycle of pain and bring about lasting peace?
It's just, while you saw the memories, you often wished you could step in and change something.
Step in and change something...
Step in... and change something...
"𝕋𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕞𝕪 𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕚𝕗 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕜𝕟𝕠𝕨 𝕨𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝕕𝕠."
The blonde mysterious girl stretched out her hands towards you.
Her words resonate deeply within you, urging you to take action and change the course of events.
Curiosity and determination fill your being as you contemplate her words. What could you do if you knew what to change? What if you could alter the path, change the past and rewrite the future, and prevent further pain and suffering?
The possibilities swirl in your mind as you consider the implications. But you also understand that tampering with the timeline comes with risks. Change, even with the best intentions, can have consequences that may be unforeseen. Is it worth the gamble?
As you hesitate, Ymir continues to watch you, her calm and steadfast demeanor unwavering. In her presence, you feel a sense of guidance and a gentle push towards making a choice.
You take a deep breath, summoning your courage. Without knowing all the answers, you have to trust your instincts and make a decision. With determination in your eyes, you speak softly, but firmly.
"I... I know what to do..."
"You do?"
Eren asked quietly
"You are talking about bringing the Eldia to your world... right?"
"That may be a solution... but..."
You looked at the ground, trying to find the right words
"Perhaps... well... What if I tell you there's a way that all this suffering doesn't happen in the first place?"
"...what?"
Eren gave you a puzzled look
"What do you mean Y/n?"
"Well, apparently she's gone completely insane now. Getting killed in a memory can maybe leave mental disorders behind as an side-effect?"
Zeke said skeptically
"Why do I have such a stupid feeling that it has something to do with you being able to interact in the past like just now?"
Eren whispered, sounding slightly terrified
"Eren you have to trust m-"
"So it is true?!"
The brunette interrupted loudly
"Y/n no, that's not an option. That is-"
"But what if it were possible to not let the whole mess arise in the first place? No war between Marley and Eldia. No Titans. No walls. Saving many people's life... saving your life."
With the last fact you wanted to address the fact that Eren only has 4 years to live and that this could also change.
But Eren shaked his head
"Y/n I-"
"Trust me."
You smiled weakly
"Please..."
Eren took a deep breath, unsure what exactly your plan is and what the end result might be.
"Will I... see you again?"
Exactly this question went through your head as well. Changing the past could result in you and Eren never getting to know each other. Not only Eren, but also Mikasa, Armin and the others.
A tear fell down your cheek, but your weak smile remained
"Everything will be fine... I promise..."
His eyes analyzed you, looking for answers that went through his head.
But there was one thing he never doubted. He trusts you, blindly if he has to.
"... I trust you..."
He then pulled you closer, hugging you
"Promise me to be careful... I will always be by your side. I believe in you..."
You hugged him back, more tears flowed down your cheeks
"We can do it... we can save everyone..."
Taking a step back you wiped the tears from your face
"Before you go Y/n..."
He took a chain with a golden key out of his pocket and put it around your neck over Mikasa's scarf. It was the basement key from his father
"I believed for years that this key was the key to freedom and success- but in the end it was you. You are the key to success and freedom for me and everyone, so please take it.
Thank you... thank you for everything. I will always love you, no matter what happens... Please remember that."
You looked down at the key around your neck, feeling a mix of gratitude and sadness. The weight of the key symbolized the weight of the responsibility you were about to undertake, but also the bond you have with him. Taking a deep breath, you looked up at Eren, determination and sadness in your eyes.
"And I promise, I won't let you down. I'll do whatever it takes. It'll be alright..."
As you uttered those words, you could see a mixture of emotions in Eren's eyes, pride being one of them, but also concern and fear. He knew that you were capable of great things, even if it meant risking everything.
He trusts you to make the right decision.
He believed from the start that you were the one who could put an end to this nightmare. He firmly believed in it before you did.
"I know you will, Y/n. And I'll be right there with you, fighting by your side."
Tears welled up in your eyes as Eren's words washed over you. The weight of his trust and love felt heavy on your shoulders, but it also infused you with a renewed sense of determination and purpose. You knew that you couldn't let him down, or any of your friends.
"Eren..." you whispered, your voice filled with emotion. "I-"
Eren's grip on you tightened, his embrace serving as a comforting anchor in the midst of the storm.
Then, without a warning, he closed the distance between you and him, your yearning for him overwhelming any doubts or fears. As your lips met, it felt like an explosion of passion and longing.
The kiss spoke volumes, conveying all the emotions that words could never capture.
Time seemed to both stretch infinitely and slip away too quickly, and when you finally broke apart, you were left breathless.
Eren's gaze never wavered as he cupped your cheek, his touch gentle and filled with tenderness. "That was not the last one, no matter what will happen. I promise you that." he replied, his voice barely above a whisper.
Tears mingled again as you looked into each other's eyes, both of you realizing the enormity of the task ahead and the risks involved.
You nodded, your determination growing, but so does your fear.
With a mixture of sorrow and hope lingering in the air, you reluctantly pulled away from each other's embrace.
"Okay Ymir..."
You took a deep breath and reached out you hand to take hers
"I'm ready."
"𝙰 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚌𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚞𝚙 𝚊𝚗𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐, 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎 𝚗𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐."
-𝙰𝚛𝚖𝚒𝚗 𝙰𝚛𝚕𝚎𝚝