My eyes shot open searching the room in a panic. It was a small, plainly decorated room with a single window that glowed bright. On the nightstand was a glass and pitcher of water waited for me, which I chugged without hesitation. Every muscle and inch of my skin ached bringing back those harsh memories. I rested my forehead against the palm of my hands. As I rubbed my eyes, the door swung open.

My head snapped up to meet gazes with no other than Levi Ackerman.

"Where am I?" I asked, standing though my entire body screamed in protest.

"What's your name?" he asked in return.

We stared at each other waiting for one another to answer.

He sighed and responded, "You're in the Stohess District."

"Inside Wall Sina? Why?" I retorted in disbelief.

"Answer my question first," he replied sitting at the desk.

"My name is Jade Bennett," I said starkly staring him dead in the eye.

"Jade Bennett," he mused. "So, how did you kill two titans with no training?"

I clenched my fists, not out of anger, but worry. The silence was heavy in the room. Our eyes were locked waiting for my answer.

"If you're worried about being in trouble, don't be. We aren't looking to punish you for taking out two titans. That would be ridiculous," he scoffed.

"I have trained myself for years," I said briefly, relaxing my fists.

He raised his eyebrows. "The garrison said you used gear. How are you trained using that?"

"Answer one of my questions was I brought inside Wall Sina?" I sat on the bed, my legs were growing weak.

"With the recent attacks, we need as many skilled fighters on the line," Ackerman answered, simply.

I threw my head back and laughed, "No joke. Hundreds of people were eaten alive due to the complacency of the people who are supposed to protect us."

There was silence once more. I took a drink feeling his eyes watch my every move. "I'm not trained to use the gear specifically, but I know how to use a sword," replying to his previous question. "While the garrison sat around getting drunk and fat, I refused to be a pig in a pen."

A small smile crept across his face. "You are very opinionated on a service you haven't been a part of."

My eyes narrowed, I knew he wanted to agitate me. "It's not an opinion. One of your fellow officers was motionless as I took down a titan. Their cowardice is reflected in the people who pay for them," I commented downing the rest of my water.

"I'm not disagreeing with you," he chuckled. "I want to offer you a position. Of course, if you can prove yourself through training."

Unconsciously, I rolled my eyes. "What makes you think I want whatever position you are offering? I have no desire to be a pawn for the rich man's endgame."

"Is that how you see it?" he asked softly.

I took a moment before I replied. "If I fight, it's for my people. I will fight for the forgotten and the ones who are left to die so the rich can live. I don't need a uniform to do that. I don't need a position. But I do need their resources," I whispered.

"Cadets start training a week from today, but I have recommended you to Sadies for a personal training starting tomorrow. If you're interested and complete what he has in store for you, I will induct you as a member of the Special Operations Squad."

My heart stopped. That position within the Levi Squad was highly sought after and here he was offering me a spot. I couldn't help, but start laughing. My body shook with my outburst. I couldn't stop. Maybe it was all the stress of the day before, but my mind was releasing all of the pain, frustration, etcetera. Tears ran down my face until my laughter turned into sobbing. That's when I couldn't stop sobbing and that was when I felt arms around me.

"You have never killed anyone or anything. That pain you feel will never go away. Even though titans are constructed as monsters, their faces will never leave your mind. You will see their faces everyday, but more importantly you will see the faces you saved with your sacrifice. Only few are willing to sacrifice their sound of mind for the advancement of humanity," Levi murmured as he held my head in his lap.

I wiped my face sitting up. I took a deep breath looking him dead in the eye. "I will be there tomorrow," I stated recovering my composure.

He stood and with his back turned, said, "I will see you in a week."