chapter 9

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Y/n looks up at the skeletons around them.

Y/n: Well, we sorta transformed around you guys. So our bodies took the hit.

Armin: So that's what happened...

Mikasa grabs his shoulder.

Mikasa: They protected us.That's all we need to know for now.

Armin nods and looks at the ground, with flowed still intact, preserved from the explosion.

Armin: Inside here, even flowers were spared?

Eren looks at the smoke.

Eren: They're still just watching, waiting to see what happens next. The Garrison can't see our movements right now. But eventually, they will attack again. After showing them that, I doubt we can talk our way out of this one. I did remember one thing, though.

The basement. The basement of my old house. My father said I would understand everything if I went there. He's also the reason I'm like this. If I get to that basement, I'll probably find out the truth about Titans, too. Dammit!

Eren punches the Titan's bone so hard that it fractures.

Eren: Why did he keep it a secret? It's the intel the Recon Corps has been searching for at the cost of thousands of lives! This is mankind's last hope! He was just keeping it locked away in the basement? What the hell was he thinking?! Where has he been these past five years, after he abandons us --

Y/n: Wait. Your dad made you like this? How?

Eren: Uh, I think he gave me some sort of needle? That's all I remember.

Y/n's head suddenly began to hurt, but before he could remember a distant memory, he's interrupted.

Mikasa: Guys. We've got more pressing concerns right now.

Armin: Yeah.

The four move as the smoke began to disappear.

Soldier: The smoke is lifting! We'll attack once we can see them!

Soldier 2: Let's get this over with!

Kitz: Don't move yet!

The skeletons crumble onto each other as the reptilian Skull falls first and shatters, spreading the smoke farther. Some of the soldiers shout in surprise as Eren looks at his friends.

Eren: I need to go.

Armin/Mikasa/Y/n: What?

Armin: Where?

Eren:For now, anywhere will do. Then I have to get over the wall and find my old basement. Before that, I'll need to become a Titan again.

Y/n: Eren, you don't even know how to control it, you just started using it. Plus, it seems we have a tike limit, going outside the walls alone. Would be a death sentence. Plus, you hardly look capable right now.

Eren: What do you mean?!

Y/n points at his nose, Eren feels blood goes down his nose.

Armin: Y/n's right, you're vary pale. It's clear this this taking alot out of you.

Eren: don't care if I'm in bad shape right now.

I've got two ideas. If you two don't try to cover for me, they won't kill you. I've caused you enough trouble already. From here on out, I'm doing this alone.

Y/n wacks him on the head.

Y/n: Idoit. You can't make it alone... I'll go with you. We could fly over the wall for a bit. I can't fly too long, as they're the first to turn into steam. but we could run for a bit.

Mikasa: I'll go too.

Eren: No!

Mikasa: can't keep up with you, then don't concern yourself with me. But I don't have to do whatever you say either.

Eren: Cut the crap already, for fuck's sake! I'm not your little brother or your kid!

Mikasa frowns as Y/n sighs as his headache grows a bit worse.

Y/n: God everyone shut up please...

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Outside the smoke, a white haired lieutenant named Rico walks up to Commander Kitz.

Rico: Commanding Officer, the next round is almost finished being loaded. What's the plan of attack?

Kitz: Wait for my signal!

Rico: Yes sir!

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Back to the others, as Eren and Mikasa continues to argue, Y/n stands behind Eren as his headache grew worse. Armin thinks to himself, trying to figure out what to do.

Armin: *thoughts* It doesn't seem like the Garrison plans to initiate close combat just yet. Mikasa's senses are sharper than a stray cat's, so I'm sure she would have noticed any movements. Even if they load the next round as quickly as possible, it will still take at least twenty more seconds. Eren wants to act and leave before then. Whole looks like Y/n might still be feeling effects from his transformation.

Armin began to remember the times his friends would always protect him from his bullies growing up.

Armin: Ah... Why am I remembering that now? Is it because this is the end for us? I guess that even in my final moments, I'm still nothing more than a coward.They've helped me out so many times, yet not once was I able to repay them.How could I consider myself an equal to such friends? How could I say, "I'm coming, too"? I'm not even sure if I could keep up with them.After this... the four of us will never be together again.

Mikasa: Y/n, Eren-

Eren: Wait, Mikasa.I said I had two ideas. Armin, I want you to make the final call.

Y/n raises an eyebrow and looks at the two.

Y/n: Hm... you might be onto something.

Armin: W-what?

Eren: I'm fully aware of how unrealistic this plan is.Even so, our best option would be using these powers strategically to aid the army.I know it sounds insane, but if you're confident that you can convince the Garrison that we're not a threat, then I'll believe in you and stay here.That's my second idea.If you say you can't do it, then I'll go with my last resort, the option I described earlier.

Y/n: Good call Eren. I think my brain is too mushy that I was actually on board with your other plan.

Outside the soilders began to aim the cannons.

Eren You've got fifteen seconds to decide. Can you do it or not? Either way, I'll respect your opinion.

Armin: Guys, why would you entrust in me with such a big decision?

Y/n: No matter how messed up things get, you always figure out the best solution. We can rely on you.

Armin: What when have I ever-

Eren: A bunch of times.Five years ago, if you hadn't gotten Hannes, Mikasa and I would have been eaten by that Titan.

The spine if the skeletons fall behind armin.

Armin: *Thoughts* It was all in my head...I had just convinced myself that I was a useless burden...They didn't think of me that way at all!

Eren:Armin, we're running out of time.

Y/n: We need you. Now.

Rico:The cannon is loaded. We can fire at any time.

Armin: The three people I trust more than anyone in the world want to entrust their lives to me.What more evidence could I possibly need?

Armin suddenly stands up. The three smile at their friend.

Armin: I'll convince them. Do your best to show you won't resist them.

Mikasa nods.

Eren: Alright.

Y/n: Got it.

Armin walks forward toward Kitz, as everyone's eyes were on him at this moment.

Armin: *Thoughts* Something's been troubling me ever since I saw Eren fight as a Titan. And... Y/n as that thing. I haven't even sorted out my own thoughts yet, but I've got to do this.I'll have to think while I speak!

Armin releases the 3DMG from his waist. It hits the ground giving a loud thump.

Soldiers: Woah!

Armin runs through the smoke and out into the open.

Kitz: Wah! Stop!

A soldier aims a gun at Armin as he skids to a stop and raises his arms.

Kitz: You finally showed your true colors, monster.I'll signal! I'll signal the cannon!

Armin: They aren't enemies of mankind!

We're willing to share all the intelligence we've gathered!

Kitz: Begging for your lives is useless now! They revealed his true form right in front of us! There is nothing left to say! If you say he's not an enemy, then prove it! If you can't do that, I will eliminate the threat!

Armin:There's no need for further proof! *thoughte* That's right. It's unnecessary! *outloud* The issue isn't how we see them!

Kitz: What?

Armin: You said everybody saw them! Then they must have saw both of them fighting the Titans, too! And they must have seen all the Titans ganging up against them! The Titans see them as pray, just like the rest of mankind! Nothing you say can change that fact! Y/n was even seen saving our comrades!

Soldier: That's true...

Soldier 2:A Titan as an ally?

Soldier 3:That can't be...

The soldiers begin to lower their weapons.

Kitz: Guh... Urgh...Krr... Prepare to attack! Don't fall for this clever trap!

Armin:Ah!

Kitz: Their actions have always been beyond our comprehension! If they can transform into humans and speak our language, that's just another way for them to fool us! We can't let them do as they please!

The soldiers ready their weapons again.

Armin:*Thoughts* It's no use... He's stopped thinking entirely...He's too scared to think... Y/n! Eren! Mikasa!

Armin turns back to look at Eren. Y/n and Mikasa. Their faces are calm. Y/n nods at Armin. Armin faces forward with new determination and salutes with his fist over his heart.

Armin: As a soldier, I swore to devote my heart to the resurrection of mankind! There is no greater glory than dying for that belief!

If we added their powers to the might of our armies, it might even be possible to recapture the town! For the glory of the human race, I beg you in my final moments before I die, permit me to explain their strategic importance!

Ian:Commanding Officer, we should consider wh --

Kitz:Silence! *Thoughts*No matter how they plead for their lives, they're still rebels!

Kitz begins to raise his arm, much to Armin's horror.

Kitz:*Thoughts*Those who break the rules must be eliminated!That's what it means to be a soldier!

Mikasa prepares to draw her blades. Eren and Y/n prepares to bite their thumb. As Kitz brings his arm down, he is stopped by a bald old man... named Pixis.

Pixis:Cut it out already. You haven't changed. As big as you are, you've still got the guts of a scared fawn.

Kitz: Commander Pixis?

Pixis: Can't you see how magnificent his salute is? I just arrived, but the situation has already been relayed to me. You go organize the reinforcements.I think it'll be worthwhile to hear what they've got to say.

Armin falls to his knees as the other let out a sigh of relief.

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Based on the Recon Corps reports, the Titans were predicted to come from the south.They originally hit Shiganshina first, in the southern district of Wall Maria.Therefore, it was suspected that their next target would be Trost, the southernmost fortified city along Wall Rose. Dot Pixis. The Commander-in-Chief of the defense of the southern territories, including Trost. A man entrusted with complete authority over the key area of mankind's defenses.

On the Trost inner wall. Pixis looks over the edge at a gathering of Titans below. Y/n, Eren,Mikasa, and Armin stand to the side

Pixis: Still haven't seen one...I wouldn't mind being eaten, as long as it was by a scorchingly hot lady Titan.

Y/n: What the fuck.

He's also known as an inveterate eccentric.

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Kitz: What is the Commander thinking? How could he take such dangerous elements up there without any guards?!

Rixo: The Commander's reasoning is beyond the comprehension of mere men.

Ian: Commanding Officer, the troops are information.Good job.

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Pixis: I see. So you believe that the basement holds all the answers you seek?

Eren: Yes sir. Will you believe me?

Pixis: Since even you yourself can't say for sure, let's just say I'll keep it in mind for now. However, you can prove your true intentions by your actions right now. I'll guarantee your safety myself.

Armin/Eren: Ahh...

Pixis:Cadet Arlert, was it?

Armin: Yes, sir!

Pixis: Earlier, you said that by using these "power", we might be able to retake this city.Do you really believe that, or were you just desperate to stay alive?

Armin:It was... both, sir. I was trying to say that Eren could take on his Titan form, carry that boulder to the wall, and block the gap in the gate. While Y/n, could protect him, and prevent any Titans from getting close.The thought just occurred to me. But couldn't you look at their power as a change to turn this situation to our favor?

Pixis:Hmm...

Armin: Of course, I was also desperate to save our lives...

Pixis:"Desperate to save"...Those words are worth more than anything.

Pixis takes a swig of drink from his flask.

Pixis:What do you say, Cadet Yeager? Cadet L/n?

Y/n: Sir?

Pixis:Can you close the gap?

Mikasa/Armin:Huh?

Y/n and Eren look at one another.

Eren: I... I...I'm not sure. I don't understand this any more than the rest of you. It'd be irresponsible of me to answer as if I knew either way.

Y/n: It'll be risky...

Pixis: Oh right, sorry. I asked the wrong question. Will you do it or not? Which is it?

Action: Pixis stares intently at Eren and Y/n. As Pixis turns his gaze past Eren, Eren also turns to look out toward the vast expanse of their world. While Y/n thinks for a moment...

Eren: I'll do it.I will do it! I'm not certain that I can close the gap, but I'll still do it!

Y/n: So will I. I'll protect Eren, and stop the titan's carnage.

Pixis smiles, as Armin and Mikasa look at the determined shifters. Y/n suddenly gets another headache...







(Sorry for the late ass chapter. I'll be sure to put much more focus onto this story)































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