AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hey guys! I know I haven't uploaded anything in a while, and I apologize for that. But I've started this little side-project thingy to keep the uploads a'commin while I work on my main story 'Rebellion' (For those of you who have read Rebellion and haven't heard, I'm re-writing it because I wasn't satisfied with it and my writing style has changed a bit). This story will be from Erwin's perspective, and may or may not turn into a yaoi (LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT IT TO PLEASE!).

Enjoy! :D

Commander's Log, Day 1

Former commander Shadis suggested I start keeping a journal of sorts… Really just a collection of my thoughts and opinions on things going on within the corps. He said it is what kept him sane most of the time during his eight years as commander. He said it is like having an extremely close friend you can tell all of your worries and stresses to. I think it is a bit strange, but I trust Former commander Shadis with my life. If this is what helped him, I am sure it would be able to help me as well. Especially with the recent destruction of wall Maria, I may just need it more than he did.

It is my first full day as commander. I was officially sworn in yesterday in the capital. It is a bit odd to think I've made it this far. It seems like an eternity since I've joined the Survey Corps, and yet it feels like just yesterday when I was sneaking trough the baracks at the trainee corps late at night with Nile and Mike so we could urinate off the rooftop.

Well… We were quite rambunctious in our youth, but there was something very freeing about the experience.

Anyways, I am getting off topic… As new commander of the Survey Corps, my first important task is to promote one of the current squad leaders to be my right-hand, as I was for commander Shadis for so many years. It may seem biased, because he is my friend, but I already believe I am going to choose Mike. He has more than proved his loyalty to the corps, and to myself. His skill with the 3D Maneuver Gear is exceptional and he's unsurpassed as far as combat ability goes.

Though perhaps…

I've not had time recently to compare the two, but Mike may actually be matched, if not outmatched, in his ability to take down titans. One of our newer recruits, Levi, is the only soldier in known history able to take the head off of a titan without the use of a cannon. He's also a force to be reckoned with in close combat. I have experienced it firsthand on two accounts. It was his original goal to kill me, after all.

Which makes many doubt whether even keeping him in the corps is a good idea. No one knows anything about him other than before joining the corps he'd been a criminal leader in the Underground. But I believe he's changed. I do not think he is coming after me any longer. What I saw that day on the expedition a year ago was a broken man who had lost everything worth living for. So, that day, I gave him a new reason for living: to be an asset to the Survey Corps and a savior to humanity. He's been quiet and reserved ever since, but he has continued to prove himself one of the best, if not the best, men the corps had ever enlisted on each expedition outside the walls.

Aside from that, the citizens love him. They hear stories through other soldiers about Levi's prowess on the field, and have dubbed him 'Humanity's Strongest'. He is admired and adored by countless, and perhaps they even see him as inspiration. If a criminal- a thief and assassin- can make a name for himself and become successful, then why can't the average citizen?

With his popularity, putting him in a high position could earn the Survey Corps some much-needed support. We could finally show everyone that their tax dollars aren't spent simply to send us to the titans for feed. I truly believe Levi will continue to be an asset, and his strength may just help us bring about an end to the titans once and for all.

I think I may have decided on my new Corporal. I just hope any backlash I receive from the other soldiers will be well worth it.