The sun was blazing over the titans forest as the Special Operations Squad (Levi Squad) was flying from tree to tree. It was another expedition for the survey corps and already they were taking casualties. Levi didn't understand why Erwin had to put together an expedition on THIS very day: cleaning day. He mentally noted to seriously kick erwins ass later after this. As he spun around and killed yet another titan, he noticed that they all began to converge on his location in a pack. He smirked and flew right at them, mentally counting the group of titans.

"10 big ugly ass titans. Meh, thats childsplay." He muttered as he flew under one of them, going up from its back and slicing its neck. He then spun around and killed the next 2 titans in a single strike. He then threw his blades into the 4th titans eyes, quickly sheathing 2 new blades while flying over the it and slicing its neck. After a few minutes, there was several titan carcasses steaming with smoke on the ground. Levi hung low enough from a tree so he could count. After counting them, he noticed there was only 9 carcasses.

"Where was the other one?" He though, but didn't notice a large hand coming at him. Before he could react, the titan fell down with a thud.

"CORPROAL, ARE YOU OK?" Petra Ral was noted to be a big mother figure with some of the survey corps members, escpecially with her squad. He was also noted to be very caring and a reliable person in the corps. But, when push comes to shove, she does not play around. Escpecially when titans are around and her teammates were in their crosshairs.

"I'm fine Petra, go ahead and find Oluo and Gunther. Those assholes are probably fucking up again." He said before flying onward. She sighed quietly and flew on, but quickly noticed something strange to her right. As curiosity got the better of her, she flew in that direction and went wide eyed at what she saw. 3 5meter titans were eating a couple of civilians and going through several carriages. Usually, she wondered why the hell people are living outside the walls in the 1st place, escpecially since it's forbidden too. But, she suddenly heard crying from one of the carriages. She immediately sprung into action, trying to save whoever was in that carriage.

After striking down the last titan, she sheathed both of her swords and ran inside the carriage. Nothing was inside except a couple of baskets and bread. She was about to leave to search until she heard a ruffling sound inside of the carriage. She sheathed on of her swords and made her way more inside the carriage until she noticed a basket with a blanket over it. She walked over, and saw something moving inside it. She gently moved the blanket and gasped.

A baby boy was inside the basket, with nothing more than a large white shirt covering his body. His age was around 1 or 2, give or take. He had blonde hair and looked frightened. When he opened his eyes, she was taken back. His eyes were a mix of silver and gold, and he just looked too damn adorable! But, he began to cry again, this time louder. Not taking any chances, she took him and flew away. She held him tightly and did not let go until she was sure that they were far away from that carriage sight.

"OI, PETRA. WHERE ARE YOU?" Oluo voice rang out as she heard the wiring sound of the 3DM gear from her other teammates.

"I'M HERE." She shouted as her teammates converged on her location. As they got her, they were all surprised to see a baby in her arms.

"Petra, where did that baby come from?" Gunther asked. Before she could have time to answer his question, a loud, horrid roar was heard. Followed by several large, thumping noises, and more roars. Since they had a child, they only had one option.

Retreat.

Time Skip: 3 hours

It took a few minutes before the squad was able to reach their horses. It took another few hours for them to get back to the safety of the walls. Petra couldn't help but hold the baby close to her. She couldn't bear the thought of losing any one else in this expedition, especially a child. After mounting the horses at the stables, everyone went to Erwins office to explain their new "Situation." While walking there, petra was receiving stares from many recruits and other survey corps members, due to her carrying the baby. Levi could only mentally sigh as they reached erwins door and knocked on it.

"Come in." Erwin said as they entered and saluted him, except for levi and petra. Levi just nodded and leaned against the wall and petra just held the baby in her arms.

"Petra, where did that baby come from? I hope it isn't yours or levi's, considering that it would be a bad match." He said. Everyone snickered, and erwin received a glare from levi.

"COMMANDER, NO. He is not my child, and is not levi's child either. I found him outside the wall in a carriage. It seems as though his parents were eaten by titans and he was the only survivor." She said as the baby began to wake up from its slumber. It yawned slightly and opened its eyes. He looked around and looked right at commander. The commander smiled at the young child, but noticed his eyes.

"He has such beautiful eyes." The commander said. Petra smiled as she looked at the baby, and she cooed as he smiled at her.

"It seems he has imprinted on you petra. Would you like to keep him? Its either that or we throw him out." Erwin said. Everyone looked at him as if he was crazy but he his look said otherwise.

"I-I'll take care of him commander." Petra said as the baby gurgled in his baby language. Erwin smiled and nodded.

"Alright, very well then. See if his parents left anything before their death and take him to Hanji so she can check him." Erwin said. Everyone nodded, saluted, and left.

"I hope to god Hanji doesn't turn him into a titan for gods sake." Levi muttered as they walked to her office. Gunther was looking around the basket as they walked.

"Hey, I found something." Gunther said as he lifted up a note. One word was written on that note:

Mickal

"So, thats the brats name? It could have been worse." Levi said as they stopped in front of hanjis office. Petra just knew one thing and one thing only.

Things were going to change...very drastically.