Disclaimer: I do not own Attack on Titan nor its characters, only my OC(s).
Not sure when I'll update, maybe if enough people ask I will. It also will loosely follow ideas from the Manga. Mainly, just my OC's story, which will transition back and forth from flashbacks, if it gets confusing let me know. Constructive criticism, is always welcome. I hope you enjoy and let me know if you're interested in continuing this story.
Author's Note: I've had some pretty bad writer's block lately (I know already?) I have so many ideas for this and yet can't seem to progress it, but I managed to conjure this up for you. I hope you enjoy this and if you don't I apologize in advance. Criticism is always welcome, if you like tell me, if you don't tell me as well. I'm always looking to improve. Anyway, happy reading!
I woke up again, I might add. I felt a slight pressure on my temple, also I wasn't dangling either. I was bandaged up and I was laying down on a bed. I rose up when a gentle firm hand reassured me not to get up too quickly. It was Ro. Roland was my best friend, we pretty much grew up together and he's looked out for me ever since. He was a tall fellow, strong broad shoulders, wide chest, powerful arms, head full of caramel hair, stunning green eyes, and a kick ass smile.
"Hey, slow down you'll knock yourself out again." He laughed.
"Ro!" I yelled, as I tried to hug him, but failed miserably as I couldn't lift my left arm up.
"Woah there, you might want to take it easy, you've been out for a while there kiddo," he teased.
"I was worried, when the formation fell apart, I went after Sabrina, the next thing I knew I was by the forest and I was knocked off my horse, the next thing I know I'm dangling from a tree and Levi was an assh- wait how long was I out?" I asked.
"6 months," he said straight-faced.
The look on my face must have broken his bluff, because he laughed and finally told me I was only out for 3 days.
"That's still 3 days, Ro. What the hell happened out there?" I asked.
"Well from my perspective, the formation broke, and as soon as that happened, everything else fell apart too. I tried finding you once I heard the left side of the formation had been attacked by titans, but there weren't any flares to signify that that had happened, at least not that I saw." He answered.
"That doesn't make any sense. We heard the right flank got attacked and saw a deviant titan signal. That's when Sabrina lost it and ran away. I tried going after her, but she ran into the forest and I lost her before I could catch up. That's when something knocked me off my horse from behind and got hit with something heavy. I got up who knows how long I was out before I woke up, my horse was gone though. The Earth started shaking so I knew a titan was coming and tried getting up to higher ground, but with only one hand accessible I could only use one grappling hook," and before I could finish Ro just burst out laughing. And not one of those "haha" laughs, but one of those I can so picture you being an idiot laughs. I was not amused.
"You were probably such a tease to that titan, here's a meaty human dangling on a string all ready for you to eat," he laughed out.
"I find comfort in you thinking that me getting eaten is such a joke to you," I said unamused.
"The weirdest things happen to you Fayly, you have to admit it. I am glad and relieved to see you are okay, but you have admit it was pretty funny, what happened next, you said Levi was there?" He asked.
Ro never really disliked Levi, but he didn't exactly like him either, he respected him like soldiers should do. I on the other hand couldn't stand that arrogant little man, but I respected him nonetheless, I give credit where credit is due and he's got skill. Then there was a knock at the door.
"Oh yeah, Commander Erwin needs to ask you a couple questions and that's him probably at the door," Ro said quickly before opening it.
I shot him a what the fuck look before Erwin entered.
"Faylinn Adler, good to see you're finally awake," he simply stated.
"Thank you sir, and what do I owe this pleasure," I asked.
"I have a few questions I'd like to ask you about our most recent expedition, that is if you're up for it?" He stated, staring into my soul as he said this.
"Yeah, sure go for it" I said.
"Also, if you don't mind Levi Ackerman will be joining us to verify your part of the story," he added.
I rolled my eyes in mind, I couldn't let anyone else know I couldn't stand the guy, let alone my superior. Haha stand because he's short. I let out a small chuckle and immediately regret it as everyone looked at me.
" proceed," I managed to say blood rushing towards my cheeks.
Erwin questioned me about what happened, I told him everything I could remember right down to last detail.
"And that's when you saw Levi?" Erwin asked.
"Yes sir, I was dangling from a tree and he was on the branch my grappling hook was stuck on, I managed to get it loose when I began to fall and shot it at the nearest branch before I reached the ground" I said.
"I was going to help," Levi added.
I shot him a death glare when Erwin wasn't looking. And Levi in return stuck his tongue out with the most stoic expression on his face.
"If you both don't mind, I'd like to speak to Miss Adler alone," Erwin said to both Ro and Levi. They both left and closed the door on their way out. He took a seat right next to the bed I was on.
"Fay, did you notice anything strange on this expedition, stranger than usual?" He asked.
I looked at him and he was serious. He also referred to me as Fay , I didn't hate it since Papa always called me that, but it was definitely strange. I'm pretty sure hes reading me right now.
"I'm sorry Miss Adler," he continued.
Holy shit he can read minds too," I thought.
"Pardon, what was that?" he asked.
"Nothing sir." I answered quickly.
"Anything helps even the smallest detail," he added.
"Well I went after Sabrina when she started freaking out after someone shot the variant titan flare" I said.
"Someone ? Faylinn, you were assigned the flare gun in your group, do you not remember firing it? Also, in Captain Levi's report he said the only titan around was a regular 7 meter titan, nothing too out of the ordinary." He continued, "Why did you fire your flare?" He asked.
"I d-d-don't know, I thought someone else in the formation did, maybe it was a mistake," I managed to blurt out.
He sat there and studied me, like he was trying to figure out what I was thinking.
"You said something knocked you off your horse, did you manage to see what or whom it could have been?" He asked.
"I don't think so, I just felt something hard push me with full force and before I could even register what happened, I was out." I stated.
He was staring again even more intently, head resting against the palm of his hand. I started getting nervous, I don't like being looked at especially since I probably haven't bathed since before the expedition. He probably smells me, and is trying to cover it up by smelling his hand. His face softened and smile crept along his lips. Oh god, why am I looking at his lips, stay cool he can only read minds. He broke the tension, well my tension before I started to internally make an ass out of myself.
"I believe that's enough for today, you need your rest." He said. He started to get up before I stopped him.
"Sabrina, where is she ?" I asked.
"We couldn't find her, shes written down as M. I.A," he stated. "Her horse is accounted for, but yours is still missing."
"Why would hers come back, but mine didn't?" I asked.
"Its very unclear of what happened once the formation fell apart. Tell me did Sabrina say anything before she headed off into the forest?" He questioned.
I tried thinking back to before, my memory was still a bit fuzzy.
"I cant recall," I stated. "Its like something is keeping me from remembering."
"Alex, was with you as well yet you never mentioned him, why is that?" He asked.
"I didn't even remember Alex being with us, sir." I said honestly.
"Hm." He said.
"Sir, I'm being honest." I defended.
"I trust that you believe in your memory." He addressed.
"Miss Adler is it?" He questioned.
"Yes sir." I replied.
"I'll leave you to it, and if you can remember anything do not hesitate to contact me," he smiled.
"Yes sir, Commander" I answered.
And then he left. I thought about what he said, I don't remember ever firing a flare. And why couldn't I remember Alex, is he okay? I should have asked him before he left. Why is it getting so much harder to remember what happened? It feels like part of me knows and part of me doesn't. Maybe I just hit my head one too many times. Thats when Ro walked in.
"It just doesn't make sense." I said to myself.
"Talking to yourself, yeah probably doesn't help." He teased.
"No, its nothing." I reassured him.
"C'mon, the guys want to see you, dinner should be getting prepared shortly," he said happily.
"I'd love to eat right away, but I really need a wash, Ro. Wouldn't want to ruin your appetite," I teased."
"No matter how bad you smell, you'll never be able to ruin my appetite Fayly." he said.
"Thanks Ro you always know how to make me feel better." I said with a glare. "But I really do need a wash, I'll meet you in the dining hall."
"You sure you don't need any help?" He asked innocently.
I gave him the dirtiest look of disapproval.
"I h-h-honestly didn't mean it like that, I m-meant standing up and walking, you have been in a bed for 3 days." "I-I-I'm sure your legs need help,'' he said jumbled, heat rising in his cheeks.
"I'll just wait for you in the dining hall," he said lowering his head as he walked out.
I let out a small laugh, he always did know how to make me feel better.
Now for that bath.