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It has been almost four years since the Shiganshina district fell to the Titans. Four years since the surviving inhabitants of Wall Maria were forced to leave their homes or chance being devoured by a Titan. Pulling my brown hood further over my face, I watched from perch on a section of the broken wall, watching the various Titans ambling below, with no actual destination in sight. It was a disgusting sight, and my left hand twitched toward the blade that rested on my hip. What I wouldn't do to fly down there and slaughter them all, the only thing stopping me from trying being the knowledge that I didn't stand a snowballs chance in hell at succeeding. At best, I could take out a dozen or so before running out of gas, and being ripped to shreds. I had to be careful with how much gas I used, because my supply was limited, though the bodies of fallen soldiers were very common, gas tanks usually full, a Titan was normally very close by and I never wanted to tempt fate. It was just pure luck that I have survived all this time outside the Wall Rose.

As though sensing my gaze, one of the larger Titans, a 15 meter if I guessed right, looked up and locked eyes with me. Its eerily human face broke into a psychotic grin, revealing a mouth full of large, white teeth, the creatures' large brown eyes glinting with glee. Great, an Abnormal. Scoffing, I sent the creature a very rude gesture, snickering as it tried to jump up the wall to reach me. Sorry, ugly, but this wall is 50 meters and you are only 15. If you were the Colossal Titan, maybe. Standing up, I brushed off the seat of my black pants, and sending on last look at he fallen town, made my way east toward and abandoned guard station midway toward the next district. My little haven. Pushing the door open, I let out a loud yawn, pulling off my cloak to reveal my long chocolate brown tresses, pulled into a loose ponytail, the locks nearly falling to my butt. Tugging on a stand, I tossed around the idea of cutting it, but did not trust myself. I would butcher it and, while not vain, I did care if I looked like a street urchin. Though I did not have much contact with people, I still had to go into town occasionally for supplies, and the more ratty you looked, the worse people treated you. Scoffing, I plopped down onto my bed. Even when complete extinction is knocking on our door, humanity still could not put aside their differences. A loud grumbling pulled me from my thoughts, causing me to chuckle. Guess my stomach was trying to tell me something. Pushing myself up with a groan, I stretched my arms above my head as I made my way to the kitchen. What I found was not promising. There was next to nothing in the cabinets or in the ice box. With a loud sigh, I returned to my bedroom and grabbed my cloak. Trip into town it is then.

Using my borrowed 3DM gear, I made my way down Wall Maria, landing gently on the ground with a small grunt. It was such a pain having to travel to Wall Rose for supplies. None of the other districts along Wall Maria were letting people in, so I could not get in and out without being noticed. The amount of refugees within Rose made it easy to blend in and get what I needed done. As I strolled across the plains, I gazed along the rather picturesque settings around me, thankfully Titan free. Being mid spring, the flowers were all abloom, rainbows of color rolling along the deep green grass, emerald trees dotting the landscape. It truly was a beautiful sight to behold and it killed me that no one could enjoy it for fear of becoming lunch. A good few hours past, and I could see Wall Rose coming into view, when I heard a rhythmic thumping heading my way. Turning to the left, I was shocked and quite frankly annoyed to see the same 15 meter Titan from Shinganshina running toward me, its shaggy brown hair flowing in the wind, and a crazy grin on its face. Son of a bitch! Did the fucker follow me here? Flipping the behemoth the bird, I turned and sprinted toward the Wall, keeping an ear out for the Titan. Even before the attack, I had always had very acute hearing, which had helped me survive all these years. I can normally hear the Titans before they can see me, giving me time to hide. This is what happens when you day dream, Tea. The Titans steps faltered, and I chanced a glance behind me, nearly tripping over myself at what I saw. Was that a Titan…attacking another Titan. Unlike most Titans, the newcomer was built, with very clear muscular structure. It had an interesting mouth, no lips, with the teeth near the back of the jaw resting higher then the teeth near the front of the mouth. What stood out the most, was the bright green eyes that shown behind shaggy black hair. Intelligence gleamed from those orbs as it systematically beat the ever loving SHIT out of the Abnormal. Not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, I sent a silent thank you to the other Titan, even though I highly doubted it attacked its buddy to save me, and continued my lung breaking dash to the Wall, as soon as I was close enough, I threw out the anchor, and shot myself up it, and safely away from the fight. Breathing heavily, I cheered as the green eyes Titan ripped the neck out of the Abnormal, letting out what could only be a scream of victory. Good on you, pal. Saluting the Titan, I made my way around the Trost district, very surprised to see people milling around the city. Last I had seen, the Colossal titan gave a repeat performance of four years ago here. Peaking at the gate, there was a huge boulder plugging what looked to be a huge hole where the gate should have been. How the fuck did they get that there? Just what the hell have I been missing? Lowering myself to the ground, I stashed my gear, making sure my cloak covered the harness. I did not need people asking me why I was decked out in military gear, while not wearing the uniform.

As I made my way through the town just inside the gate of Wall Rose, I kept an ear out for the latest news. Turns out the Titan that saved my tush outside the Wall was actually the one to plug the whole in the gate. From what I could put together, the Titan was actually some kid who could turn into a Titan. Not really able to wrap my mind around that one, I tugged my bag further up my shoulder, almost salivating at the sheep meat that I managed to snag from the vendor. Don't get me wrong, I pay for a majority of my supplies…just not all of them. Stopping at an apple vendor, I purchased a couple bright red apples, holding one between my teeth and shoving the rest in my bag. All that was left as to get some grain and bread and I could blow this meat market. Being around lots of humans tended to attract Titans and I was not so sure how much I trusted the rock to stay put.

"I know what I saw, Sir, and there was a person outside the Wall!"

Cursing, I hide behind a tree. Of all the places to stand, why did I have to be there? I had just grabbed the last of my supplies and was heading back to my gear when I caught wind of the conversation.

"You are delusional, Cadet. No one can survive outside the Wall."

"But, Sir…"

"I won't hear anymore from you, Yeager!"

Yeager...Yeager…Right! That was the name of the kid who could change into a Titan. Did he somehow manage to see me as he was fighting he Abnormal? Chancing a peak around the tree, I saw a familiar pair of green eyes glaring at a man with long blond hair pulled into a low pony tail. Short, shaggy brown hair framed a very determined face, and I was not at all surprised that this kid had survived this long. He wore the typical soldiers uniform; tan jacket, over what looked to be a very light green shirt, tight off white pants tucked into knee high black boots, the 3DM harness peaking out in various places. On the jacket was a set of two wings, one blue and one white, overlapping each other. The wings of freedom. This kid was a member of the Survey Corp.

"Henning! Let him speak." The newcomer was obviously a man of rank, as both of them immediately quit arguing and saluted him. He had short cropped blond hair that was gelled back and bright blue eyes. Next to him, significantly shorter, was a man with deep black hair, whose bangs fell into a pair or steel grey eyes. They both wore forest green, half cloaks with the Wings of freedom embossed on the back. "What was it you saw outside, Eren?"

"A person, Commander." Eren said, still saluting. "They were running from the Titan, and from what I could see, had a good lead it."

"And where is that person now, brat?" The shorter man demanded, crossing his arms over his chest.

"I do not know, Corporal. I lost sight of them when they scaled the Wall."

"Scaled the Wall, you say?" The blond asked, his eyebrows raised.

"Yes, sir. They had 3DM gear on, but were not wearing military uniform."

I watched as the two men shared a look, then continued questioning the boy, Eren. Bouncing on the balls of my feet, I scowled. Interrogate him somewhere else please! I want to go home, and my transportation is currently hidden behind you! Taking a big bite out of the remaining apple, I impatiently waited for the group of males to shove off. Didn't they have buildings and rooms for this sort of thing? The minutes dragged by and I found myself on the ground, reclining against the tree, gazing up at the blue sky through the branches, my hood pulled over my head, hiding my face in shadow. How many ways can the kid say he only caught sight of a person, but couldn't see any details. Its not like I stripped naked and began dancing around, for Gods sake. My black pants where tucked into a pair of ankle high boots, and my tan shirt and black vest where hidden by my ankle length brown, hooded cloak, which was up so he couldn't have seen my hair. Leave the kid be, damn it and move on! Sighing, I closed my eyes and enjoyed the cool breeze the flowed by. If only everyday could be as peaceful, minus the nuisances standing between me and my gear.

"You look comfortable."

Squeaking, my eyes shot open and I was met by a pair of amused brown ones from behind a pair of glasses. The owner of said eyes laughed, standing up to her full height, brown hair pulled into a high pony tail.

"Sorry, did I scare you? Didn't mean to. The name is Hange Zoe." She stuck out her hand, which I took cautiously. As she pulled me to my feet, I noticed the men had stopped talking and were staring straight at us. Fuck! Pulling my hood further over my face, I nodded to the group and reached down to grab my bag. My gear was going to have to wait till later. My first priority was to get as far way from these people as possible. As I turned to leave, I heard Eren gasp.

"Its you!" Fuck!

"What was that Eren?" The blond asked.

"The person. The one I saw outside the wall." He pointed to me. "This is them." Double fuck! Not giving anyone a chance to react, I shot past the woman, Hange, and into the crowded streets, thanking whoever was in charge that I showed up on market day. Weaving through the people, I ducked into what looked to be a tavern and made my way toward the back. Making my way back toward where my gear was stashed, I stuck to shadowed allies, flinching any time I heard the sounds of 3DM gear being used. From above, I could see various people in tan flying through the air, and I caught sight of the shorter man who was standing next to the blond, the man Eren called 'Corporal'. While taking much longer than I wished, I finally made it back to the Wall, and after taking a quick look around to make sure no one was in the area, made a beeline for my gear. I let out a silent cheer as I double check to make sure everything was secure, when I felt something cold rest along the side of my neck.

"Where do you think you are going?" Fuck, fuck and triple fuck! Spinning around, I drew my blade and met the cold eyes of the Corporal, one of his blades poised where my neck was. Standing this close to him, I realized that he was not as short as I thought, stand a good inch over me. Granted, I was no giant myself, either, compared to the blond he was standing next to before. "I asked you a question, brat."

Falling into a defensive stance, I grasp one of the operating devices in my free hand and adjusted the grappling hook behind me and up. Quickly falling out of stance, I saluted him with my sword and released the anchor, shooting myself up into the air and with a few well placed shots, was up and onto the Wall. I was on my feet and running before the wire fully returned, with not a minute to spare as I caught wind of multiple sets of 3DM gear going off. As much as I wanted to see how far they were from me, I knew I could not loose my momentum. Ignoring the shouts for me to stop, I dodged the soldiers who appeared in front of me, and soon found myself cornered above the gate leading our of Trost into the area of Wall Maria.

"Halt!" The blond from earlier shouted, coming to a stop next to the Corporal and Hange. Behind them, I could see the kid, Eren, along with a large group of kids around his age. Turning kids into killers, I scoffed, glancing to the other side to see people bearing the roses of the Garrison blocking my way. Seeing as I had no other choice, I raised my hands into the air, my cloak falling over my shoulder, revealing my form. Shocked gasps of 'it's a girl!' filled the air, causing me to roll my eyes. Good Lord, these people had issues. "Please, knell and place your hands on your head. We mean you no harm." Gazing at the numerous blades aimed in my direction, I couldn't help but laugh. "Just come with us, and answer some questions." As the man spoke, I slowly inched my way closer to the Walls edge. When I felt my heel hit air, I smiled, which caused everyone around me to tense up. Giving the blond my full attention, I pulled my hood off, revealing my long hair, red headband and deep sapphire eyes.

"I don't think I will." I chirped, grinning. "While this has been fun, it is time that I skedaddle on home now. Have a wonderful day and try not to become Titan chow!" Spreading my arms wide, I leaned back and let myself fall from the Wall, terrified shouts following. Closing my eyes, I reveled in the feel of free falling, the wind blowing my long hair around my face. There was just something about falling that made one feel free, uninhibited by the laws of man and nature. The grin that made its way onto my face was quickly extinguished when a slightly familiar arm wrapped around my waist.

"What the fuck is wrong with you, stupid woman!" Corporal shouted, eyes as sharp as the blades at his side. "Do you want to die?"

"I was fine." I snapped back, trying to wiggle out of his grip, which was quite strong for someone his size. "Now, let me, asshat!" The man just tightened his grip on me as the two of us hung suspended about halfway down the Wall. Oh, to have freedom so close, yet so far. I gazed longingly down at the ground, scowling as the man skillfully scaled back up the Wall with me in tow. The moment his feet touched the top, I had numerous blades pointed at my person, with equal amounts of untrusting eyes glaring down at me. Looking at all the sharp objects pointed at me, I scoffed. A bit of overkill, wouldn't you say? Especially since Corporal Asshat still had me in his grasp. "You can put me down now." Corporal just scoffed at me, and tossed me over his shoulder, making his way past the Garrison soldiers and toward the Survey Corps.

"Subject detained."

SUBJECT! Growling, I began my struggles anew. This was why I stayed the hell away from people. At least with Titans, I knew what to expect. All they wanted to do was eat me. Humans, on the other hand, were not so easily read, and where often much more cruel than a Titan could ever be, though that did not change the fact that I still wanted to kill them all. "Put me down, dick head! I will not be going anywhere with you and the rest of your suicidal…HEY!" My sapphire eyes widened as a sharp pain resonated from my backside. The asshole spanked me. SPANKED me! As though I was some insolent child in need of discipline. For a few moments, I was frozen in shock at this mans audacity, when I caught sight of one of the battlements. Dropping my head forward, my hair created a curtain, hiding the gleeful grin that spread across my face. Without any warning, I relaxed all my muscles, making the man hold all my weight, throwing him off balance enough for me to get a hold of one of the operating devices and releasing one of the anchors into the battlement wall. Hitting the gas, I was pulled from Corporal Dickheads grasp and once more found myself falling over the side of the Wall. This time, however, I did not allow myself to enjoy it. As quickly as possible, I lowered myself to the ground and booked it. Shouts could be heard above me, but what the loudest was a particularly angry roar, and with a grin, I looked back, blue meeting grey, and blew him a kiss. Thanks to years of dodging Titans, the Wall Rose was quickly out of sight, and the yells and shouts were mere whispers.