Attack on Titan: Bonds of Destiny
Ch. 2
Hey, I'm back with the second chapter! I do not own Attack on Titan for if I did, it would go in the same direction, but some of the outcomes would be different. So on with the story!
Eren slowly woke up the next day. He sat up stretching as the white sheet fell off of him. He looked around himself to get his bearings. His eyes then fell on the blonde beauty beside him. The way her golden locks falls over her made her look even more stunning. He then remembers the night of passion they shared. He smiled as he kisses her cheek. This caused her to slowly wake.
"Morning princess." Eren greets, smiling. Annie looks up at Eren and smiles back while replying:
"Morning prince."
"Sleep well?"
"Yes, I did. How about you?"
"Yeah, because I slept with you." Annie blushed and playfully punched Eren's arm as he chuckled. Eren then leaned in and kissed her which she gladly returned. After a moment, they pulled back. They sighed in contentment, holding one another. They began to think about the day ahead of them. They don't know how long they been crystallized and knew they have to find out eventually. They both stood up and began getting dress. Once they finish and put the white sheet back to where it was, they left the room.
As they walked around, they came to conclude that they're in the Survey Corps headquarters. Luckily, Eren had been here a few times, so he knows where to go to leave out. They just hope they don't meet anyone on the way out, which would be bad. They don't want to be discovered at the moment. Luckily, they managed to get to the exit without being seen. Wondering where everyone is, the two left.
As they walked through the streets, they notice people seem happier. They wondered what happened while crystallized. Well, no answers will be answered till they find those they are looking for. They left to the Mess Hall to see if anyone is there. Twenty minutes later, the two arrives to the Mess Hall.
"Wow, it still looks the same." Eren comments.
"Yes, it does." Annie agrees.
"I hear voices, meaning people are here."
"But it may not be who we think it is."
"Well, only one way to find out." Eren went up and gripped the doorknob. He swallowed nervous, then looked at Annie. She has her usual stoic expression, but he knew she is just as nervous. He turned the doorknob slowly. If it's the ones they're looking for, hooray. If not, they're ready to bolt as fast as they can. He opened the door, and they walked in. Once he did, it went silent. Then-
"Eren!" his longtime friend, Armin shouts.
"You're back!" Connie shouts also.
"Yay!" Sasha cheers, happily.
"I figured you'll come back." Jean said, grinning.
"It's great to see you back." Reiner states.
"Thanks guys." Eren replies. Annie steps from behind Eren and everyone put up their guard.
"Whoa! Hold it, she's on our side!" Eren states.
"How can you be sure?" Jean asks.
"Trust me; I'm sure she is on our side."
"Well, if you say she's on our side, we'll trust your judgment till proven otherwise." Reiner states.
"Thanks everyone. Besides which, where is-"
"Sorry, I got held up by the MP." A familiar voice said. Eren and Annie looked around and saw Mikasa. She saw them, but her eyes remained on Eren. The next second, she had thrown her arms around him in a hug. Eren slowly hugs her back.
"I…I missed you…so much…" Mikasa cries
"I know, I missed you, too." Eren replies. Annie watches on. She knew it'll get emotional between the two, but she can't say she likes it. Mikasa pulls back wiping her eyes. She then asks:
"And Annie?" This surprised Annie. She knew Mikasa saw her and expected malice but there wasn't any.
"She's on our side now." Mikasa nods and ask where the others couldn't hear:
"Have you both recognized your special feelings for each other?" Eren is surprised, but nodded. Mikasa nods and looks at Annie.
"Welcome back Annie." Annie is surprised along with the others. She didn't expect this from Mikasa but replied:
"Thank you, Mikasa." As the two most important girls in his life hugged, Eren chose to take in everyone's appearance. Armin's hair grew longer, and tied up. It also frames his face also. He is even slightly taller. Connie is also taller from the last time. He let his hair grow out, which is wavy. Sasha's hair became longer and wavier. She is slightly taller and her bust is slightly bigger. Jean's hair is longer and slick back with part of it hanging down over his face. He also has a scar over his left eye. He also has gotten taller. Reiner is the tallest among them all. His hair grew out giving him a slightly wild look. Mikasa let her hair grow to shoulder length and it's slightly wavier. She is slightly taller from before, and her bust slightly bigger.
"A lot of things has changed," Eren thought then asks "How long were we crystallized?"
"You been crystallized for three years." Armin answers.
"Whoa, three years? I bet a lot has changed since then." The atmosphere suddenly changed, much to Eren's and Annie's surprise.
"You have no idea." Reiner said, grimly.
"What happened?"
"Let's talk while we eat breakfast." Jean replies. Everyone agreed. It wasn't till that moment Eren and Annie realized they were hungry. Thirty minutes later, everyone is eating.
"So tell us what happened." Eren said.
"…It started a year after you two were crystallized. Or I could've been earlier, when Erwin was put on trial." Reiner begun.
"Put on trial? For what?"
"For why he let two Titans fight all over Stohess. After three days, Erwin was freed. Since no one can penetrate the crystal surrounding you, we had to let it be for the time being. Tine passes in as we continued going on expeditions to retake Wall Maria. Soon, however, that's when it began."
"What?" Annie asks.
"The plan to get rid of the Scouting Legion." This shocked Eren and Annie.
"W-Wait…get rid of the Scouting Legion?" Eren repeats.
"Yeah…and it worked."
"How they pull that off?" Annie asks.
"…They blamed us for the king's assassination."
"What?!" Eren responds shocked.
"Yeah, all the evidence pointed toward the Scouting Legion."
"They disbanded us and threw Erwin in prison." Jean said.
"They tried to do the same to Captain Levi and Hanji, but failed." Connie adds.
"Really? How?" Eren asks.
"Well, Levi fought his way out and we saved Hanji." Armin answers.
"After looking into the situation while low key, it is discovered that the MP committed the assassination." Mikasa said.
"I never trusted them…other than Annie." Eren replies.
"Oh, by the way, where is Bertolt?" Annie asks.
"Yeah, I didn't see him here yet." The others looked at one another and sigh. Reiner answered:
"He's dead…he got killed by the MP during a break-out attempt." This shocked and shook Eren and Annie to the core.
"S-So you're saying …he's gone?"
"Yes, he's gone." The two let this sink in, though they didn't want it to. Bertolt is gone because of the MP. How did it get so bad?
"Titans…what about the Titans?" Eren asks.
"All outside the Walls. However…" Connie answers.
"However?"
"Anyone who went against the MP is thrown over the Walls. To be devoured by the Titans." Sasha explains.
"?!" Eren and Annie responds shocked.
"We try to save as many as possible from that terrible fate." Armin said.
"Which is becoming more and more limited." Jean adds.
"Limited?" Eren repeats.
"Each attempt gets riskier since they are keeping us busy."
"Not to mention capturing us." Armin said.
"They almost caught Ymir and Krista." Connie informs.
"Are they alright?" Eren asks.
"Krista is alright, but Ymir is in critical condition."
"But how can the MP do so much damage to the Scouting Legion?" Annie asks.
"They have this new 3DM gear." Connie answers.
"New 3DM gear?" Eren repeats.
"Yeah, 3DM gear that uses firearms than blades." Armin said.
"Which makes it difficult to get close." Reiner adds,
"So how come you're sitting around here when they're out looking for you?" Eren asks.
"We have different hiding spots throughout the city. Places they expect us to be and places they don't expect us to be." Sasha answers
"Including the Survey Corps headquarters." Reiner adds.
"That explains why we didn't see no one on our way out." Annie said.
"Precisely."
"We had to move you two to a secret room when you were crystallized." Armin informs.
"Move us?" Eren asks.
"Yeah, didn't want you waking up in the MP hands." Jean answers.
"Do you have evidence against them?"
"Well, we did...but we lost it during a scuffle." Armin answers.
"and they destroyed the remaining evidence in the process." Connie adds.
"Man...it really looks hopeless." Eren said.
"Yes, but we continue to fight. The people we save is trying to help us gain supporters in our cause to defeat the MP." Mikasa states.
"If we stop fighting, all is lost. Giving up isn't an option." Armin adds.
"So what's the course of action?" Eren asks.
"I have a plan. Depending on how well it is executed will determine when we will be able to defeat the MP. And I had to wait till you two were awake."
"Really?"
"Yes. If my plan works perfectly or goes mostly well, we'll be able to defeat the MP and government or gain the upper hand."
"That's great Armin. But the government?"
"Yeah, Hanji found out that the previous king and the current king aren't the true kings. The true king, well, queen is a girl named Historia Reiss."
"Really?"
"Yes, and she is going by another name as well."
"And that is?"
"...Krista Lenz." This surprised Eren and Annie greatly. They never knew Krista to be of royal blood nor knew her true name.
"So lets get started."
"We have to wait."
"Wait? Wait for what?" Soon the door opened as Eren and Annie looked over. The two who walked in were Levi and Hanji.
"Eren! You're awake!" Hanji shouts.
"And so is the Female Titan." Levi adds.
"Her name is Annie." Eren said. Levi shrugs and took his seat.
"When did you wake up?" Hanji asks.
"Yesterday."
"Yesterday? Why didn't you come find us then?" Jean asks.
"Well..." Neither Eren nor Annie answered the question.
"The reason why you didn't is because you wanted to get better acquainted with one another...on a more physical level." Levi said. Eren and Annie blushed, surprised on how accurate Levi is to why they didn't come till now.
"Whoa...really?!" Connie asks shocked.
"Wow Annie, you lucky girl!" Sasha states.
"Okay! Can we get back on topic please?!" Eren shouts.
"Alright, alright, we'll mess with you after this." Jean replies.
"No you will not." Annie states.
"Oh? And what will you do about it?" The next second, Jean found himself upside down as Annie sat back down.
"Since that's settled, lets get down to business." Levi states.
"Armin, your plan." Hanji said.
"Yes, the plan. We head to the central MP headquarters. We'll do a small invasion and take out as many of them as possible. It'll be even better if we take out someone important. This will cause the MP to do an all out search for us when we leave. So while that is going about; Connie, Sasha, Jean and I will break into the MP northern base and free Erwin. Then we go into hiding till Erwin regains full strength. And that's when Eren and Annie come in." Armin explains.
"Me and Annie?" Eren replies.
"Yes, they don't know you're awake. You'll be our aces they won't expect. And the weapons they use won't be able to stop you in Titan form."
"So you understand your part in the plan?" Levi asks.
"We turn into Titans and..." Eren starts.
"Give us time to escape." Armin finishes.
"Got it."
"Understood." Annie said. Eren didn't notice at first, but Levi and Hanji appearance is different also. Hanji's hair is wavier than before and she is taller. Her bust also gotten bigger. Levi's hair is wild and shoulder length. He is taller and the same height as Eren.
"We put the plan into action tomorrow." Levi states.
"Yes sir!" Everyone states. Everyone then went about their business. Armin went over to Eren, Annie, and Mikasa.
"Want to head into town?" Armin asks.
"How can we if the Scouting Legion is wanted?" Eren asks.
"We can go around as long as we don't run into any MPs. Majority of the people are on our side. So they won't rat us out."
"Well, if you say so." Eren stood up, and soon notice it was slightly difficult. He looked to his left and saw Annie holding onto his arm. That's understandable, so he looked to his other side. He is surprised to see Mikasa holding his other arm.
"Uh...Mikasa?" Eren said.
"Sorry, I just want to hold onto you." Mikasa replies. Eren looked at Annie who shrugged, meaning she didn't care. Eren nods as they followed Armin out.
"If the MPs are bad, why did Annie and I see people happy?" Eren asks.
"Oh, you probably saw the few who agrees with the MPs. If its not that, its another reason altogether." Armin answers.
"I see."
"Anyway, lets not worry about that for now. Let me show you the places Mikasa, myself and the others go to when we're on our down time."
"Places you go to on your down time?"
"Why don't you make plans to take down the MPs and the government?" Annie asks.
"Well, battling humans is different from battling Titans. We can afford to rest longer than we do while facing Titans."
"Which is contradicting since there are some nights they send out MPs to attack us while we sleep." Mikasa adds.
"That caused us to have a lookout on guard every hour on the hour."
"Well, it better than having Titans on us." Eren said.
"You can say that again." Eren chuckled. It is as it used to be. Him, Armin, and Mikasa walking through town like they did while they were kids. Only this time, Annie is with them. He looked toward Annie and smiled warmly. Annie felt him staring, so she looked toward him. She saw his smile she loved so much which caused her to blush slightly. She looked away embarrassed. Eren grinned knowing he can make her blush.
"Ah, here we are." Armin said. Eren and Annie looked and saw a place called the Red Zone. This place must be new since neither of them saw this before. It was most likely built during the three years they were crystallized. Armin walked in as Mikasa followed along with Eren and Annie. The inside amazed both Annie and Eren. The people inside looked mostly close to their age. There is a dance floor, a stage, a bar and more.
"What is this place?" Eren asks, amazed.
"Its a place we go to relax. Mostly teens and young adults come here." Mikasa answers.
"And its completely open to the Scouting Legion as well." Armin adds.
"Meaning we can come here without worrying about the MPs."
"Sweet!" Eren said grinning.
"What do you think, Annie?" Armin asks.
"...Its alright I guess." Annie answers, shrugging.
"She thinks its awesome too." Eren said, in a carried whisper. This caused Annie to playfully hit his arm embarrassed, causing Eren to chuckle. Armin chuckled also as Mikasa pulled up her red scar. Eren then said:
"Come on Annie, lets go dance!"
"Um...I think I'll pass."
"Why?"
"...I can't dance that well."
"Really?" Annie nods softly, as she looks off. Eren smiles warmly as he took her hand. This caused her to look at him.
"Then I'll teach you how to dance." Annie blushed as Eren lead her to the dance floor. She couldn't believe she blushed so much in one day. its all because of Eren Jaeger. She smiled at the thought as she let him lead her to the dance floor. An hour later, the four left.
"You danced better than I thought." Eren said.
"Well...I don't dance much...so..." Annie replies, looking away.
"Hey everyone is coming for a party." Armin informs.
"A party?" Eren repeats.
"Yeah, a dance party at that."
"Awesome! Annie and I are so there!"
"Um...Eren..." Mikasa said.
"Yeah, Mikasa?"
"Um...well...I..."
"Hey!" a voice calls. The four looked to see Jean, Connie, Sasha, and Reiner.
"Hey guys." Eren greets.
"Seem like you know about the Red Zone." Reiner said.
"Yeah, we just left a moment ago." Armin explains.
"Are you going to the dance party?" Connie asks Eren and Annie.
"Yeah." Eren answers.
"Like I got a choice." Annie adds.
"Man, that's harsh." Annie shrugs as she held his hand. Eren then remembered:
"Ah, Mikasa. You wanted to tell me something?"
"Ah...um...never mind." Mikasa replies.
"Sure?" Mikasa nods, as she brought up her scarf again. Eren wondered what's bothering Mikasa, though Annie can guess what it is.
"Well, lets get ready for the party!" Jean states.
"YEAH!" everyone cheers. The members of the Scouting Legion prepares for the party, though trouble is on the horizon.
The second chapter is here! I hope the characters are in-character and not to out of character. If you feel a character is out of character, let me know and I will try to fix it in chapter 4 since I finish chapter 3 and don't want to rewrite the whole thing. But other than that, let me know on what you think of chapter 2: The Beginning-Part 2 as we continue the story. And so we go~