Hey readers. I found this place by chance thought why not upload something . So some may find this boring but cuz its basically the same story with a wicked new character's eyes. This is just the beginning so stick around to watch how he reacts

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Chapter 1 -Tranquility

Eric Langford

Well in these 100 years humanity has lived in these godforsaken walls, life certainly has been more peaceful in the outcrop district of Shiganshina. Even on the outermost region people are certainly taking it easy. Its probably because their blind faith that those rocks will hold forever against the beasts outside. Heck even I do but there is always two ... no three feelings that keep nagging me. One is that something might happen at anytime and that there is always a tension in the air. Second people are so content living like worthless cattle ...heh that kinda makes me admire those crazy band of soldiers called the survey corps who are always jumping into death just to escape these walls. And finally those shit excuse for a garrision who should be more like called 'wall cleaners'. They sit, drink and laugh their asses off who I'm sure is 'enough to deal with a situation'.

"Well if it isn't Langford, how is our future military interrogator(torturer) faring" speak of the crying devil its Hannes. "Still boozing guys?" I throw a reply. Oh and by the way I am 'notorious' for verbally oppressing the soldiers. They used to hate it at first but I suppose over the years they got accustomed to it and just go along with it. "Yup, hardwork in this heat sure builds its thirst." A cleaner. .er soldier said. "But its just late morning, you guys didn't even touch the wall" I remarked with wide eyes. "Er . .um, oops. I guess you're right, wanna have a swig." Hannes offered rubbing his head. "Thanks but no thanks. Mom is gonna kick my ass then probably starve me for three days if I go back intoxicated." I replied. At least they are fun to talk to. "Hehe. Yeah wouldn't want to get on Emma's bad side. She is scarier than a hungry wolf if you piss her off." He said. By the way Emma. She is my mom, she was in the same training corps with him but they parted ways when she chose a different branch of the military. "If the wall ever breaks, we're all gonna die!" I mocked them. "You sure take after her. She had one heck of a freaky tongue too. Those days were such a beautiful nightmare. Those insults and beatdowns, she left men crying and women jealous. If only I could get her." An older soldier said slyly, clearly drunk. "guack,(feeling creeped) man you have a wife and kids. I don't need to hear that!" I yelled. Nevertheless from the stories dad once told me she was really cool back in her days. I probably even inherited her talking style. "I better get going. I gotta get those medical tools she needs. Shouldn't sheepdogs keep watch over the fence, they shouldn't just hog on the food inside" I said walking away. I didn't bother to question their conduct. I am not Eren, I know its futile to argue about their duties.

"Just wait a minute smartass!" A shout came from behind me. Uh oh did I overdo it. "Where are your pals at? Ya usually hang out with 'em" Hannes said with a smile. I see it and feel relaxed. "Didn't you see them go in? Lazy bones. The went to the forest there and are now probably chopping their butts off er. .I uh" I screwed up. They choked on their drinks and their eyes widened like saucers. "I meant to say is that they are working, working their butts off to collect firewood." They then laughed out loud. "Take care kiddo." A soldier waved me off. "Keep up the good work." I sarcastically replied. Thank god things are so peaceful otherwise with people like them as garrison, we don't stand a chance.

Ah how only action I get is when Eren and Mikasa get tangled in some fight with the annoying bullies. Usually it starts with those losers picking on the weakest member of the herd that is my little friend Armin. In a couple of minutes Eren runs in screaming "keep your hands off him" or some thing along those lines. This followed by a hidden blade known as Mikasa. Its a quiet town so a commotion at the middle of the day is easy to spot. Now, my turn. Just to clear something I'm not a sadist but blood starts to appear on the scene fast when I show up. Breaking a few noses they run screaming MOMMY. Well that our group. Eren, Armin, Mikasa and I happen to be the only cool kids around here. The rest are just ... you know the rest.

"I'm home" I said nonchalantly acting as I don't know anything that happened. Oh yeah my mom she is also a town doctor like doc Yeager. But she handles the more smaller cases than him. Its a good job and the house runs fine , the only downside is that everytime we as in I break something 'organic' she is the first person to know. "Just hold it right there young man!" Oh boy here we go. I go to the clinic area and find my mom bandaging one of the kids whose noses I broke. I suppose the soldiers weren't kidding, she was beautiful, her long black hair reached to her waist and was tied with a cloth in a ponytail. The lady there who I assumed was his mother was glaring daggers at me while my mom was giving an annoyed and defeated sigh. May god have mercy on me."This is the third time I had to bring him here doctor Langford. How many more times must I bring him here. What right does he have to attack my son?" She said in a begrudging manner. Now this was irritating, her boy hits my friends and nothing is wrong while I defend him and thats bad. What is this? I immediately toss a reply sharply "Rights are you crazy! Your brat for a kid was bullying my friend and I stepped in to help him so that ain't no excuse. Also this ain't the first time lady, first time I let him of with a warning, the next he got what he deserves and today he crossed the line putting his hands on a girl that too my friend so he should fuck off!" at that point I was nearly shouting but what I said was half true. He did go after Mikasa though she would have probably handed his own ass to him. But before my train of thought ended I took a smack to my face by my own mom. It seemed as though the lady tried to say something but you can count on my mom to diffuse a hot situation. "I am sorry, it lookes like we both have issues with our children. I'm already done with him so you may leave" she said in an almost cheerful tone with a bright smile and with a tiny hint of malice that only I alone would probably pick up."Here is your fee doctor." The lady said softly. Both mother and son left with flushed faces of anger and total humiliation.

As soon as they left my mom and I broke into a laughter. "You really did a number on that kid, his mom is gonna kill him but seriously dear please ease up on the beating on those bullies. You are way stronger than your average kids. Heh Its ironic" Mom said. "huh? Ironic how?" I asked. "The fact that I make money from treating the punks you send here." She replied "Oh ! I brought the supplies you asked for, its on the table." I said " Darn all this work. I feel exhausted" She said. "I'll try my best to hold back against them. I promise" I said with the military style salute. "Don't make promises you can't keep Eric" she shot me with a death glare then smirked. Crap, the one person I can't out talk. "Say Eren oughtta be back, guess I'll drop by." I added. "Speaking of Eren, how is he doing?" She asked. "Oh you know mom, the usual rant about joining the scouts and all the outside world crap." I replied. "I see, he doesn't have a clue. Still at least he has a dream, unlike the zombies that walk here." She said looking down, I guess it brings out some unpleasant memories. "What about you? Do you have a dream?" She looked at me straight in the eyes. "I'm not sure. I've wanted to join the military and go outside, but lately ever since dad. . . I thought. . I want to learn medical skills" I stuttered tripping over my own words. She sighed and said "Interesting, remember this son I've never believed in fate nor do I want you to. I always think that a person's future is forged on the decisions they make. I still do. All I want for you is to walk on your own path. I just. . .I just don't want you to choose something that will bring you home in a bodybag." I swallowed hard at her words. "I've seen enough of my loved ones die before me. So I'm really glad you thought this through." She gave a beautiful and gentle smile. "I don't know what to say. . But I want to help people anyway I can." I was confused at what to say. "Lovely, we can start tomorrow" she ruffled my hair. I also beamed a smile and left saying "bye"

Feeling lightened I step out till I hear a very distinct sound. BELLS

Bells in the church were going dong dong and gong. This only meant one thing They are here. I rush rapidly to the gate to see them. At first glance they seem really cool but close up it breaks your heart to see those battered and bruised solders and worse their faces. Morale crushed, a full shade of despair cloaking over misery and agony of repeated defeats and loss of precious comrades. There I see an old lady approaching the corp commander and questioning about her son. This digs up some old scars as I remembered the scene two years ago. My father a kind and noble man with some crazy ambitions joined the survey corps. He was alway in his research into the titans but somehow made time for family, he would bring small presents. One thing I really liked was when he would talk to me about the outside world and even the titans despite breaking a law to never speak of outside matters to civilians. To me he was a great yet mysterious man who I was figuring out until two years ago he came back in a body bag instead of on a horse. He die fot absolutely nothing. We didn't learn A damn thing. That didn't surprise me. But it was still painful to remember. As the commander laid out his mutilated body to my mom. Nobody said word but tears kept falling.

(sigh)Okay back to the present, after the whole cry fest was over and they passed by the people began their mixed disscussion over is it truely worth it ?

I hear some shouts to the left and saw Eren trying to pick a fight with a guy for dissing the scouts. THAT IDIOT. Rushing in I grabbed him by the collar of his shirt before things turn ugly. Mikasa followed swiftly behind. "Hey damn it Eric, what was that for?" "I save your sorry butt from getting skinned and this is the thanks I get." "Whatever just let go of me" Suddenly my hand was slapped off . . . Of course you can always count on the dark haired girl to protect him.

"Fine let's just go its lunch time" I said coolly. They nodded quietly.

(Timeskip- A few hours)

There I was on the streets whileing away my small pointless existance. In times like these you can only think in universal terms. Till I saw Mikasa running somewhere. Don't tell me Doofus brains ran off again. Slowly approaching I saw some of the other kids around the corner in with blue terrified faces. What scared them? They turned and looked at me. They nearly we themselves and their faces went white. "You guys okay?" I asked. They screamed and ran. Well that was rude. I walked in to see Eren nursing a beaten Armin. "Hey guys, you ok Armin?" I asked. "Yeah I'm good" Armin replied "Hey there Eric." A regular conversation began. We laughed about how Eren screwed up sometimes,"Really you were crying in your sleep?" I asked laughing. "Shut up. Damn it Mikasa why do you go on saying stuff like that. You are a real pain in the ass sometimes." Eren said pouting. "You don't have to be so angry" Armin tried to cool his head. "Oh yeah, and what about ratting me out to my parents?" Eren replied. "Your folks found out. That's gotta burn." I said. "Well dad always used to tell me in this world people learn character on the edge of death, I guess he was referring to just the scouts." "You're lucky your mom was a scout in the past, try being in my shoes for a change. She is so cool, if only my mom was like that" Eren yapped. "Hey it sounds like you're insulting your mom. Shut it. She is just trying to stop you because she doesn't want to see you get killed for nothing. She loves you so appreciate it." I reprimanded him. "Yeah yeah I'm sorry. Just . . Why can't people just let us dream?" "The answer is simple really. The walls are a powerful symbol. Its because of them we lived in peace for a hundred years. No one even dares to tempt fate. To question how the walls were formed. Or anything beyond the walls. The government itself has banned this, for their own fears. Its surprising what people are willing to give for just a fleeting sense of security" Armin said. I guess he's right. I'm probably just like them. Wait no I'm just standing on a twilight zone. Wanting to relax to a simple life yet I can't let go of that curiosity for the outside. "It really is fleeting, walls are strong yes. But it won't last forever. At some point sooner or later they will fall."

Then it happened ...TBC

Remember people calm before the storm .Well this is just the beginning keep reading to know what happens next. Icebreaker.

Note: initial chapters are short. Pulling the story along. More action, love, hate and battle in later chapters(check the word count) later chapters are longer