No one could have predicted that life could have changed that day. It started out so normal. It was the job that got us. Damned aboveground people. We could have lived the rest of our life in peace. That would make a wonderful reputation for us. Captured.
"I'll ask a few questions. First off. Where did you get this?" the tall blonde haired guy asked.
I looked up seeing he was referring to the 3DM gear. I glanced at Levi. He didn't respond. His head still hung down, black raven hair in his face.
"You guys are very skilled with 3D Maneuver Gear. Who taught you all that?"
Still no answer. I opened my mouth the say something, but Farlan nudged me. I threw him a look, before returning my gaze to the ground. I heard footsteps approaching us.
"You're the leader right? Were you trained in the military?"
This guy really didn't know when to quit. I scowled, trying not to speak. Trying even harder not to reach for the knife tucked in my side.
Suddenly, a grunt was let out followed by a loud splash. I turned to see Levi's head now being smashed into a dirty puddle. I gritted my teeth, as we looked on in horror.
"You-!" Isabel exclaimed.
"I'll ask you one more time. Where did you learn to use the 3D Maneuver gear?"
"We taught ourselves you bastard!" I yelled.
I heard footsteps behind me, but the blonde guy waved his hand to stop them.
"She's right. We didn't learn from anyone! We learnt it ourselves!" Farlan exclaimed.
"Self-taught you say? I don't buy it."
"It's just so we're able to rise even a bit in this dirty garbage filled place! People who are used to sunlight like you guys won't understand!" Farlan yelled.
"That's enough! Let Bro go! Don't be cocky just because you are soldier!" Isabel yelled.
"This is ridiculous! I don't feel this is a Survey Corps problem, stopping us in an underground city like this." I scowled.
He turned, looking at Levi. The guy behind him lifted his head back up.
"Levi." I mumbled, turning to look at him.
I couldn't help being concerned. He threw me a look, before returning his gaze back to the leader.
The leader bent down in front of him.
"My name is Erwin Smith. And yours is?" Erwin asked him.
"Levi." He muttered.
"Levi. I was sure I heard the girl right. Now, why don't we make a deal?" he asked.
"A deal?"
"I will let your crimes go unpunished. In return, you lend me your strength. Join the Survey Corps."
We all looked at him in surprise. It was evident on Levi's face. I knew he wouldn't take it. He wouldn't risk it.
"And if I refuse?" Levi asked.
"The Military Police will have you, and your little group. Considering all of your crimes, you four won't be treated very nicely."
He got up, walking away.
"Oh, And there is one more condition to the deal. I'd hate to split up your group, but one of you has to come with me." Erwin said, looking back over his shoulder.
We looked at him in surprise again. I could feel his eyes on me.
"A certain Military Police friend of mine seems to be missing his daughter. She goes by, Michelle Strauss."
Farlan and Isabel turned, looking at me in disbelief. Levi glanced at me.
"Are you a spy?" Farlan asked.
"No! That bastard of a father never cared for me. He wanted me to join the Military Police, but I refused, and ran away. There's more to life that following a preset plan. I'm not going back to him!" I exclaimed, turning back to Erwin.
Out of anger, I tried reaching for the knife, but the girl behind me saw, and kicked me forward, making the knife drop. My head hit the road hard. I cringed, crying out in pain.
"Michelle!" Isabel cried out.
"You bastard! There was no reason for that!" Farlan shouted.
"She had a knife sir." The girl replied, looking at Erwin.
"I thought I told you to check them." Erwin replied, narrowing his gaze at her.
He walked over, picking me up, putting me on my feet. It hurt standing when my knees were bruised and bleeding. I cringed, trying not the cry. No crying, remember? He held my arm, holding me up from falling.
"That part in nonnegotiable. You're coming with us either way. Just the condition might differ." He said, looking at me.
He turned back to Levi, who seemed to have increased his death glare at Erwin. His grip tightened on my arm, and I winced.
"Choose whatever you want. But choose wisely, because it will be the condition of this girl, if you choose wrong."
I looked at him, trying to hold back the tears, but a few slipped out. Levi looked down at the ground.
"Levi…"I croaked.
"Fine." Levi finally said.
Farlan and Isabel gasped in disbelief. Levi spit off to the side, getting rid of the murky water on his face.
"I'll join the Survey Corps."
"Levi, you-." Isabel started.
"It's final."
"Mike! Take the girl back to the carriage. I'm sure we'll have to patch her up, before turning her over to her father. I hear he has already enlisted you into the Corps." Erwin said, shoving me at another guy.
"Got it, Sir."
I scowled at him, as the other two help Isabel, Farlan, and Levi to their feet. The guy Mike shoved me forward, and I stumbled.
"Michelle! We'll find you, we swear!" I heard Isabel yell.
I turned to look at him. Isabel was fighting tears back. Farlan looked angry. And Levi… Levi had this expression on his face I have never seen. Sadness? Guilt? I couldn't identify it. I nodded to him.
"I'll return to you guys I swear! I bet my life on it!" I yelled, being pushed farther down the road, towards the gates to the above ground world.
I will find you guys I swear.
Hey my lovelies! As promised, here is my origin story for Michelle! I hope you all enjoy!