Chapter 1: The Transfer

Just a little further… My mind raced at the same pace, maybe even faster, then my legs. I rushed past men laughing, talking to friends and neighbors, women shopping for produce in the stalls lining the street, children playing and bouncing around without a care in the world. Inside of Wall Sina there was no fear. They truly believed that the Titans would never make it this far, how naïve. None of them had even seen a Titan. Everyone knew they were dangerous, obviously, yet no one hid here, unlike towns inside of the other walls. Preachers shouted out on street corners, telling people to pray for the towns that had fallen to the Titans, he was ignored for the most part.

I slowed my pace to a walk as I rounded a building closest to the walls entrance. A group of Military Police caught my attention. I made my way closer.

"You little punk! Who the hell do you think you are?!" one of them voiced. My eyebrows shot up then furrowed. Who the hell are they talking to like that? I pushed my way forward into the group. They were circled around a smaller group. I looked them over, there were three males and two females.

Male number one was standing at the very front of the group looking up at the MP in front of him. He was average height and build, he wore a scowl on his face, his teal-green eyes burning, short dark-brown hair hung over his forehead and slightly over his ears. Male number two was shorter than male number one with a smaller build, he was trying to get male number one to back off. Blond locks fell around his face causing his cerulean eyes to stand out. Male number three was taller than the other two, he looked generally bored. His hair was much shorter, light ash-brown, his brown eyes almost matching his locks.

The two females were standing behind the males, almost as if they were being protected. One of the females had short black hair and dark eyes. She was glaring at the same MP as the first male. The other female seemed a little… ditsy. She was looking around and rocking on her heels. Her medium brown hair was pulled back into a messy pony tail, golden brown eyes scanning the area.

"I said…" Male number one's voice was low, deadly.

"Eren, stop." The blond male gripped Eren's upper arm. Eren and the MP in front of him glared harder at each other. I pushed my way to stand in between the two and cleared my throat. Eyes on the hard dirt under my feet.

"What's going on here?" I shifted my gaze to the MP on my left. He visibly tensed, eyes widened and mouth clamped shut. The other MP in the group also tensed, forming straight lines behind the MP next to me, arms at their sides, eyes straight forward. I glanced at Eren and his group. They all looked shocked, all except the short haired girl. I turned on my heels to completely face this Eren kid. My eyes widened at the sight of the Wings of Freedom on the chest of his uniform.

"What can I help the Survey Corps with today?" I smiled brightly at him. It was silent for what seemed like hours before he snapped back to reality. His cheeks flushed as he opened his mouth to speak. The girl with the short hair spoke up for him.

"We were sent to meet someone…" Her face was completely emotionless. She was a rather beautiful girl.

"Yeah, 'til your goons jumped us and started a fight," The other girl said nonchalantly. I looked over my shoulder at the group of men. Once again they tensed, the one who I'm guessing started the fight looked as if he was about to cry.

"I apologize for my men's actions," I bowed my head slightly.

"Ma'am! Please don't bow your head to these-" the MP behind me started.

"These what?" I glared at him over my shoulder once more before actually turning to face him. "These people risk their lives daily to protect the people in these walls. They risk everything while you sit around and drink. They leave the walls to gather information about the demons outside for our sake. They face death daily while the Military Police throw their weight around, thinking they're better than everyone else. Have you ever come face to face with a Titan?" Pause, no response. "Have you watched your friends or family become food for them?" Pause again, no response. "Have you ever had to slice your sword through the back of their neck?" Slight pause. "I'm guessing not." I narrowed my eyes at him. "You act high and mighty, but truthfully, you're nothing. Pathetic fools…" I spat the words as if they were poison. "So, dear prey, answer. These what?"

He looked away from my piercing gaze.

"Return to your posts. Immediately…" The men saluted and marched off. I sighed before facing the group of Scouts. I was met with wide eyes and gaping mouths. "Who are you looking for?" I met eyes with the short haired girl.

"A Military Police Commander by the name of Alyxandrea Smith. We were told she'd meet us here." I smiled softly, more to myself than to her.

"Well, you've got her." I balled my hands up loosely and rested them on my hips. The blond next to Eren pulled out a folded piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to me. I took it with a thanks, unfolded it and read the contents.

Alyx,

I know this is short notice but you are to be transferred to the Survey Corps effective immediately. All your things have been sent to the Scouting Regimen's headquarters already. Please do not worry. Your title with in the Military Police will remain untouched. This transfer is temporary, until further notice. The group that delivered this message will escort you back. Thank you for your service.

Commander-in-Chief,

Darius Zackly

I verbally sighed before tucking the note in my pocket. I gave the blond a sincere smile.

"Well, you all know my name and if I'm going to be travelling with you all, shouldn't I know yours?" They saluted.

"Eren Yeager."

"Armin Arlert."

"Mikasa Ackerman."

"Jean Kirstein."

"Sasha Blouse."