The White Rose

by MarkCody

When the Titans first attacked Wall Maria, they devastated many people. The protagonist Al is five years older than Eren and just graduated from the Cadet Core, but loses his family. Joining the Garrison, he has two goals, killing as many Titans as he can and protecting the people. But he will discover a grave threat within. Rated T for violence and some blood.

1. Chapter 1

Chapter One: Death Around Every Corner, Except One

I was so proud of myself… I was about to graduate from the 99th Cadet Training Squad with the ranking of 1st. I was normally a loner with a few friends here and there (Logical Person) but excelling into academics and physical education especially engineering. In other words I was a nerd in the body of a jock. I always looked forward to the future until I heard news about my home. Shiganshina was my home district, everyone there thought proud of me and encouraged me to join the Military Police… that was until graduation night.

That night, right before graduation, we received news that Shiganshina was taken over by Titans many were slaughtered, and Wall Maria was breached with an estimation of 1/5 of the population being lost.

That night was when I lost pride, hope, and strength. Replacing that was vengeance and hatred for the Titans that I've never seen before and the will to protect people from these savages that murdered us for fun. Blindly following my instincts, I made a choice that would change my life.

"Al… Al…. AL. AL WAKE UP" I screamed in my head from a nightmare! I pictured my family being devoured by the Titan sketches I've seen of them, the horrible monsters, the screeches, the agonizing pain. I opened my eyes realizing where I was and what happened the night before. All of my family presumed gone… And that I chose the Garrison for my Regiment with the rose as their symbol, instead of the cowardly corrupt M.P.s and death wishing Scouts, so I could protect people and get vengeance on the Titans. Not to safe but not to risky.

The Garrison enlisted me as, an Elite since I graduated first in my class. It was an honor and a curse since I could kill titans literally outside the walls if things got out of hand for the cannons, but I could never kill as many as I wanted too. Dot Pixis himself assigned me to the Western City of Wall Rose to help prepare me for Titans but without putting me in too much danger I assumed, even though commander said "Assuming makes and ass out of you and me".

As I got on my horse with a group a other Garrison rookies similar to me heading for the Western City of Wall Rose I couldn't help but wonder what laid ahead of me, looking into the morning sun. Glowing hope where there was none.

Thanks for reading this, its my first fan fiction tell me what you think to help me improve. This first chapter is more of an introduction and I have a basic idea where the story is going to go, but I still want your opinions and ideas. I plan on updating this story at least once a week. Have a good day!