A/N: This is a set of drabbles that might range from K-M, so I'll be sure to warn if anything gets too mature with each individual chapter. There are very slight spoilers just in the beginning. I have no ownership, and I hope you enjoy.
Chapter Rating: K
With the threats of Bernholdt and Reiner neutralized, the scouting legion's top priority became reclaiming Wall Maria. They had pushed south after the capture of the colossal titans; leaving them to the jurisdiction of the military police. It was when the sun was threatening to set that a smoky flair rose into the sky, creating a ripple of others spreading throughout the formation. It was after the tents had been set up, the fires had been started and the sentry schedules ordered that Eren Jaeger found himself free for the first night in what seemed like ages. From cold metal chains to those of flesh, he had been bound and detained for months.
Eren took up a post fireside in the company of some fellow scouts he had yet to be properly introduced to, some whom at first glance he could tell were new to the ranks or not. Despite their curious glances toward him (who was easily recognized by almost everyone these days) he refrained from joining their banter. He was busy, instead, reflecting into the fire when a hand settled on his shoulder. He looked up to see Mikasa using him as a support as she settled down beside him on the makeshift bench. They sat together in comfortable silence like they did when they were kids. It brought a smile to his face—thinking of the peaceful days of sleeping under trees after a long day of playing and imagining the new world beyond the walls. But that train of thought always led to that day.
He realized he had clenched his fist only after Mikasa's hand smoothed over it with a comforting squeeze. He found understanding in her eyes and sighed, leaning his head against her shoulder. They would be going on shift in a couple hours. Soon he would be relied on again, soon they would be face to face with titans, soon he would uncover the truths of the world they were living in. But right now, he was going to take some time to relax.