I stand there in a fog as I put my 3D Maneuver Gear on. We were just informed the Colossal Titan has appeared and destroyed the gate into Trost, they need all of the trainees to help the citizens leave by acting as a decoy. Of course they didn't say we were going to our deaths but I know better. I have seen what the titans do, I know we can't eliminate them. Today we are going to our deaths.

"Geschickt. You are in Herz's squad." a member of the Garrison says to my friend. She just nods obviously thinking deeply about something.

"Yo, Mena!" I say to her. I know that if she keeps this up she will go mad. "I need you here right now, I don't want any of the people under my control to die because of your carelessness." I say in an attempt to draw her out of her head, but it is true. The fact that I am leading a group to their deaths sickens me. "Philomena Geschickt. Look here. If you think to much you will die. Right now I need you to act on instinct. Your clever I know you can do this, now pay attention. If you can pay attention you can live." I say reminding her of the reality of the situation. Of course she knows she will die. We both were there when Maria fell. We know we can't win. She looks me in the eye and nods. "At-a-girl! Now lets go win!" I say giving a cocky smile.

"Remember your pride." She says with a sly smile. I just smile and meet with the rest of my squad, Mena right behind me.

"E-Emma?" a shy girl, Shelby, asks. Her short blond hair hung down allowing the wind to move it slightly. "Are we going to... To die?" She asks, tears brimming her eyes. I give her a faint smile.

"Of course not! You do have a leader like me, right!" I say with an extra dose of cheer. It hurts to lie to such a sweet girl but moral is everything in war. Her blue eyes light up, she nods in agreement and smiles lightly.

"Tod and Zach you will be in the at Mena and I's flanks." I explain to the two boys in our squad. They nod solemnly. Zach's bright red hair was short and his skin was pale, it looked as though just by touching him he could shatter. He was tall and lanky and had a look of hopelessness on his face at all times. Tod was much more cocky. He was broad and strong, his tan skin and black hair seemed to completely contrast with Zach's weak-looking build. Even with Tod's cockiness and Zach's weak façade I trusted my squad. Tod was great in battle being at the top of the class in our 3D Maneuver Gear training. Zach was exact with every movement, he can plan and execute said plan within seconds. Shelby was quick and was best on defense, she can easily evade enemy attacks. Philomena is a genius. She can out-plan anyone and always receive the best results, I often depend on her for all my plans. I would like to say I am good at everything, but I am sure that would be a lie. "Shelby you are in between Tod and Zach." I finish.

"Okay, you guys ready?" I say with a surprising amount of optimism.

"Yes Ma'am!" The squad responds. My squad I will lead to death.