AN; This is my first time writing a fanfic but I tried my best. The character used here is not necessarily a specific character from the series though you can let your imagination think of something. For now, this is the perspective of a nameless soldier. I'm a novice at this so constructive criticism would be a big help! Enjoy!
Disclaimer: Shingeki no Kyojin (Or Attack on Titan) does NOT belong to Clara Skyfire. It's rightful owner is Isayama-sensei. :)
Ten years ago, I was a farm girl, lying under the shade of my apple tree.
I looked at the sky with a dreamy look in my eye.
I wondered. I dreamt. I mused. "Can I fly?"
Nine years ago, I ran away, ashamed to even look at my father.
I ran aimlessly; desperately; never daring to look back.
A flock of birds flew beside me and I asked them, "Why are you flying away?"
Eight years ago, I finally understood.
Why the birds flew and why I'm still here among the living.
I cower in silence, praying that the walking giants won't get to me too…
Seven years ago, I had a dream, or rather, a nightmare.
I was still a farm girl—however, amidst the terror of the walking giants…
I didn't have wings so I ran as fast as I can, drowning out screams around me;
Even my own mother's… Even my own father's…
Six years ago, I joined the military cadets.
I knew of its cruel reality—unlike my future comrades—but what did I have to lose?
Grasping my dual blades, I gazed beyond the clouds; wondering the future it held.
Five years ago, I met humanity's greatest soldier.
Such grace; such speed; such power-he flew with the wings of freedom etched on his back.
So I started to wonder again; to dream; to believe.
Four years ago, I finally got to choose.
Who would I be for the rest of my life—who will I be for humanity?
"A bird..." I gasped, caressing the wings on my cloak, "It's all I ever wanted to be."
Three years ago, I narrowly escaped hell.
I was a free bird amidst the beckoning bristles, ravaged by scars and crimson blood.
But I still flew-battered and bruised-above and beyond the walking giants.
Two years ago, I became an only survivor.
Along with humanity's greatest, I grieved for the lost souls who didn't deserve to die.
But I still flew—devastated and broken—for their undying will deserves to live on.
One year ago, my wings shattered like glass.
I began my descent to the beckoning bristles; ever so slowly, ever so gracefully.
Watching the rest of the flock fly away,
I could only give them my undying will—just like all those who fell before me.
So I closed my eyes; as the flightless bird finally returned to the earth.
Now, I can only look back;
From the innocent days of a farm girl to a soldier who wanted to fly.
But even as I rest in peace-my spirit can fly forever.
AU: Read & Review! I-If you want to of course... ^-^