It's been five years since Mikasa last saw Eren. Hoping to find him again, she sets out but gets attacked by Titans.
Which is when a hooded man comes to her rescue. "Who are you?" She asks. He brings his hand back, and sticks it out again.
She slowly, hesitantly reaches out her own. He grabs it, pulling her to her feet. "Nere." Is all he says, before running off, swords in hand.
'Nere? What kind of name is that?' She wonders. He doesn't hear her, too far away.
Little did she know, his enhanced hearing had picked up her shout. 'Mikasa… Please. Stay safe… I'm only doing this to protect you…' He thinks.
Later that night Mikasa is sitting with the others. "Mikasa. Report." Levi orders. "I didn't see anything, aside from a strange hooded man who seemed to apparently recognise me." She answers.
They stare at her. "Do you think He's back?" She asks.
Not bothering to tell them the man she loved could very well be back after five years.
After everyone has fallen asleep, Mikasa stands alone. She soon succumbs to sleep, with a loud thump echoing through the tree house.
It's Eren, finally home after five years. Walking silently down the hallway and entering his room, Eren closes and locks the door.
He crosses the room, reaching his bed. He climbs in, quickly falling asleep. The next morning comes with a surprise.
"Hey, Mikasa. Why is Eren's door locked?" Armin asks. She stares at the door, a strange look crossing her face. She walks up. "Hey! Eren! Open up!" She shouts, banging on the door.
There's a rustling on the other side of the door. The lock clicks. A sleepy-eyed Eren is standing there, rubbing his eyes.
They stand there. "Eren!? How are you here?!" Armin asks, shocked. "I came last night." He answers.
