Here's the next chapter of "The Birds of Prey"
Chapter 2 - The 104th
Alex's POV
"First, we'll evaluate what you have! Anyone unable to do this can't even serve as a decoy! They will be sent to the frontier." Shadis told us.
Today we were being tested to see if we can stay in balance with the operating device before we could move onto the real deal. And one by one, cadet after cadet were sent up to the test and the majority of them seemed in balanced, some struggled but it seemed easy enough. With the exception of Mikasa of course, she was as steady as a rock.
I was going to be put up next. I walked up to the fancy contraption and they strap me in. And now begins the test, I was lifted up and kept a steady balance, as still as a rock. Then I got an idea. I smirked a little.
'Might as well have some fun.'
I started to bounce around whilst keeping myself steady. I then started to some flips and tricks. Many of the cadets were struck with awe as they watched me. I could also slightly hear Reiner say something.
"Show off." He scoffed and I heard it, my smirk widens in response.
"Looks like we got a talented one over here." Said one of the trainers.
"Falkner!" I heard to voice of our instructor. And so I stopped doing tricks and kept my balance and still position like before.
"Yes sir?" I said.
"What do you think your doing?" He asked me.
"Um, having some fun?" I answered.
"Fun, huh? Well that's enough fun and games cadet! You've clearly shown that your capable, so let the next cadet waiting in line go next! We don't have all day!"
"Yes sir." I groaned and they took me off of the contraption. And as they did, I heard the instructor yell,
"What are you doing, Eren Yeager?!"
I looked over to the commotion and see that Eren was hanging upside down, his face seemed shell shocked. It seemed that he couldn't keep balance. Of all the people, it was Eren. There was else something going on, my gut told me that, but I couldn't lay my finger on it. I just left it for now and thought nothing of it.
I sat in one of the dinning halls and ate, I had decided to sit alone for today but within the next minute or so, Armin, Mikasa, and Eren showed up. Since they had no where to sit I thought they'll come over here, since I had a whole table to myself since no one wanted to sit next to me. I admit, the white hair and yellow eyes make me look intimidating sometimes, that, or its just that people don't want to hang around with a delinquent looking fellow.
I mean... I did kill a few people but that's not the point.
Armin, Mikasa, and Eren had arrived at my table as I predicted.
"Um, can we sit here?" Armin asked.
"Yeah, sure. I don't mind." I said.
"Thank you." Armin said.
"It's no problem." I beamed a small smile.
As they took their seats, Armin sat beside me, Mikasa and Eren sat across from us. I did notice that Eren had a bandage around his head, he must've tried to practice his balance earlier.
I simply paid no mind to anything, I put one of my arms over the table, placing the elbow down to the table whilst my chin was resting on my palm, with my other hand held a spoon, swirling it around the soup and occasionally ate. I admit, the food here was pretty awful so I occasionally 'took' some of the fresh batch of baked potatoes from the kitchen storage which were for the staff and superiors.
But that's my little secret.
The trio that sat next to me began conversing, Eren spaced out for a bit and I could've sworn he was blowing steam from his head until Mikasa snapped him back to reality.
"There's no point in worrying. You just have to figure it out tomorrow." Armin said.
"I'm pathetic... I'll never be able to kill them all like this." Eren said.
"You should let that idea go." Mikasa said. Both Armin and Eren look at Mikasa in shock.
"What?!" Eren said.
"You should give up on being a soldier. There are other ways to fight than by throwing away your life." She said.
"Listen here... I saw what happened that day! You really think you'll convince me this way?" Eren said.
"But it doesn't matter how much you want it." She said.
"Why not?" He said.
"It isn't your decision whether you end up as a soldier or not, Eren." She said, Eren flinched back at her words.
The bells rung which entailed dinner was over, everyone started to clean up and move to the barracks, including Eren and Armin but it seemed like Mikasa was a little to into it that she didn't notice everyone leaving, although I didn't leave, I was kinda in the middle of finishing up my food. Mikasa still continues talking as if Eren were still here.
"I'm not saying you should return to the frontier alone. Don't worry... I will go with you." Mikasa said as she turned to where Eren used to sit, only to find that Sasha was sitting there.
I was honestly spaced out too that I didn't even notice Sasha, and when I did notice, I was slightly startled and baffled at how she came to be here. An awkward silence came about between us since we were the only ones in the room.
"Um, anyway... So, can I take that?" Sasha pointed to Mikasa's piece of bread and asked. She looked at her for a second before picking it up as if she was going to hand it to her but she ended up eating it then walking away. Sasha seemed... disappointed, her facial expression dropped.
"Hey." I said to get her attention. "You can have mine." I said, holding out the piece of bread I never ate. Her face lit up like a christmas tree.
"Really!"
"Yea, I wasn't going to eat it anyways. So here." I gave her the food.
Seeing her face light up like that, I thought it was cute. Wait, cute? Where did that come from?
"Thank you!" She yelled in excitement. I beamed a smile in response and got up from my seat. I walked towards the exit but not before telling her something else.
"Oh, and if you need anything else, tsk, tsk... I'll hook you up." I told her and she understood what I meant so in response, she ran up to me and gave me a bear hug.
"Thank you, Kami-sama!"
And I did have to admit, her grip was really tight.
"Gah... Can't... Breath... Squeezing... Too hard..." I said as I could feel myself turning blue.
After that whole ordeal, I walked back to my barracks. But before I went back to the barracks, I decided to take a nightly stroll. As I did, I walked into the nearby forest. The cool breeze felt nice. I looked up into the night sky, it was simply beautiful.
I absent mindedly climbed the nearest tree to get higher. I found a branch at the top, stable enough to support my weight as I sat on the branch with my back against the base of the tree. The view from up here was amazing. I ended up stargazing for awhile, admiring the beautiful night sky. It's times like these, when I start to feel... human. Retaining most of the emotions an average human has.
And before I knew it, I started to feel tired. As I looked up into the sky, it made me feel oddly relaxed. Nothing else mattered to me anymore, it was like a wave of relaxation hit me. I felt connected to the sky for some reason. And that reason, I might never know.
Then everything went black. I fell asleep.
Morning came, somehow I didn't fall off the branch I slept on much to my surprise.
Shadis had then called everyone down to the ODM balancing test which Eren had yet to pass. Today, we gathered to watch if Eren could or could not do it. It was quite tense, if I do say so myself. Eren seemed a little nervous himself, I mean, his career as a soldier was on the line right now. Who wouldn't be?
And from what I heard, he and Armin had requested some help from Reiner and Bert.
Shadis stood in front of him. "Eren Yeager, are you ready?" He said.
"Yes!" Eren said, with determination written on his face.
"Begin!" Shadis ordered.
Eren was slowly lifted. Once he was put into position, he held a stance, as if he were actually using the gear. He was balanced, which impressed most of the cadets watching. But suddenly, he lost his balance and fell backwards. I took a glance at Shadis, and it seemed like he noticed something, so he walked up to Eren.
"I-I... I can still..."
"Let him down." Shadis said. Eren fell to his knees.
"I-I..."
"Sir, might I interrupt?" I suddenly said.
"What is it Falkner?"
"I believe that Eren has faulty equipment." I said shocking most of the cadets.
"Faulty you say?"
"Yes sir, but we won't know until we've tried."
Shadis looked at him and Eren for a few seconds before saying, "Wagner, switch belts with Yaeger"
"S-Sir." Thomas responds.
Everybody looked in confusion. Eren was once again lifted but this time, he kept a steady balance, barely struggling at all then he did before.
"You had defective equipment. The metal fixtures on your belt were damaged. Though, this is the first I've heard of faulty fixtures... It seems there's a need to start checking them during maintenance. Good eye, Falkner." Shadis said and I nod.
"Then that means he... manged to stay upright with faulty equipment for a bit..."
I heard one of the cadets say.
"Wow!" Another said.
"Th-Then what about my aptitude evaluation?" Eren asks.
"I see no issues." Shadis said. "Devote yourself to training."
Eren then threw both his hand over his head with excitement in his face.
"Looks like it worked somehow." Reiner said.
"His eyes are saying, 'How's that?'" Armin said.
"No." Mikasa states. "He's relieved that he won't have to be separated from me."
Armin, Reiner, and Bertolt look at her in confusion.
I doubt that's the case, but whose to say. I turn over to Eren again, slightly impressed, he showed a bit of promise. But we'll see when we get to the real deal.
Later that day, we were given the full set. Shadis took us into the forest. Everyone zooming past each other as they soar through the air. Everyone basically got it down.
As I flew through the sky, I could feel myself smiling... a smile of joy and excitement, something I've yet to feel until now... This was truly an experience to remember. I finally achieved my dream, I could finally reach the sky. The wind blowing as I soar through the air, feeling the adrenaline rush, it made me feel... happy, once again, I was happy.
I shouted into the air.
"WOOOOOOO HHHOOOOOO!"
Two Years After Enlisting, 849
Third Person POV
It was a rainy day. In the forest, the trainees had to tread through miles of mud and dirt as Shadis proctored them as he rode a horse.
"Too slow! Pick up the pace, you blockheads!" Shadis yells. "What's wrong, Alert? You're falling behind!" He went beside Armin.
Armin looked exhausted, he was far behind the others.
"Can't handle the weight? Should you alone be unburdened? If this were the real deal, you'd be meat for the Titans." Shadis said before returning to the other cadets.
"Hand it over." Reiner came beside Armin and took his stuff. "At this rate, you'll be joining the dropouts. Today's training is being graded."
"But if you do that, your score will get dropped too, Renier." Armin said.
"Make and effort not to get caught. Don't make me change my mind." Reiner replies.
Unknowingly, Shadis watches them and evaluates.
Reiner Braun - He has both a robust physique and mental strength. His comrades also have great trust in him.
"I'd rather die than be a burden!" Armin mutters. He catches up to Reiner and grabs his stuff back, rushing to keep up with the others.
Armin Alert - He lacks physical strength, but demonstrates prodigious aptitude in academics.
After running through that forest, everyone was now practicing against titan test dummies.
Annie Leonhart - Though her slashes are flawless, she's a lone wolf that has difficulty working with others.
Bertolt Hoover - He has exceedingly high potential, but lacks assertiveness.
Jean Kirstein - His three-dimensional maneuvers are top-class, but his hotheaded nature tends to cause discord.
Shadis continues watching from the tree branch.
"I'm no match for their slashing ability. I'll just have to spot the Titans first." Jean says to himself as he quickly maneuvers through the tree lines finding the next dummy. Jean finds one and smirks, but a voice breaks his focus.
"Thanks, Jean! Following you was a good call!" Said Connie as he came from above, ready to slash the dummy, but someone else steals it, leaving Connie in shock.
"I got it!" Said Sasha.
Sasha Blouse - Though she has unusually good instincts, her character is unsuited for cooperative action.
Connie Springer - He's skilled at handling tight turn maneuvers, but is somewhat dim-witted.
From another branch stood a pair of instructors lifting up the test dummies. "Here they come."
In came Mikasa and Eren. Mikasa sped ahead and slashed two dummies in front of her. Behind her, Eren follows but doesn't cut as deeply as her.
'Damn it. I couldn't cut as deeply as Mikasa again.' Eren thought.
Mikasa prepares to go for another pair of dummies but it was quickly and suddenly stolen by a certain white haired boy.
He dove down from above at high speeds hitting slashing his first target and quickly using his grapple from his gear to attach himself to the other target, he spins very fast, making his way to slash the target like a buzz saw.
"You're going to have to do better than that, Ackerman!" Alex yells and sticks his tongue out. Mikasa scowls in response.
Mikasa Ackerman - She's completely proficient in every aspect, deserving nothing less than an unprecedented evaluation of generations past.
Eren Yeager - He doesn't possess any particular talent, but he's improved his marks through pure effort. And he has an extraordinarily strong sense of purpose.
Alexander Falkner - Extremely agile, incredibly observant and inhumanly fast that not even Ackerman can catch up. Maneuvering and slashing techniques are unorthodox but prove to be efficient nonetheless. His playful attitude can get in the way, but other than that, he just might be runner up for humanity's strongest.
Chatter began on the field as people watched Alex swiftly deals with the dummies in quick precision.
"Man he's fast!"
"What's that? Like his 30th target?"
"That's just insane! No one's that fast!"
"I've never seen anyone move like that before!"
"Is he even human?"
"Hey! Leave some for the rest us!"
Alex couldn't help but smirk.
With that, Shadis ends his evaluation and proceeds to the next thing on the list.
It was midday, Shadis had the cadets train in hand to hand combat with one another. Each cadet were to find and pick a partner to spar with. It was until then, Shadis noticed something.
"Where is Falkner!?" He yells, getting everyone's attention and no one knew where he was. "Blouse!"
"Yes sir!" Sasha responds.
"Go find him."
"W-What? B-But he could be anywhere."
"Then start looking!"
"U-Uh..."
"I won't say this again. GO! FIND! HIM!"
"Y-Yes sir!" She squeals and starts to run off, but not before Reiner could stop her.
"Before you go, I saw him head over there earlier." Reiner whispers and points to the forest. Sasha nods.
"Thanks."
"No problem."
Sasha enters the forest.
"Alex? Alex!" She searches through the forest. "Where could he-"
"You called?" A voice interrupts her.
"Eep!" She squeals she turns around and is met with the white haired boy himself. "Y-You scared me! H-How'd you do that?"
"Do what?" He tilts his head.
"Appear outta nowhere!"
"I was just up there." He points upwards to a branch. "So, what did you want?"
"Shadis told me to come find you, we're sparring right now."
"Sparring huh? I guess I'll come back." Alex stretches. "Just taking a power nap... although, it might be a little pointless if I went back."
"Why do you say that?" Sasha questions.
"People seem to... avoid me, like I'm the plague. Maybe it's just my looks. People probably think I'm a delinquent or something. I do admit my looks make me pretty... unapproachable and intimidating, never made any friends back then, even now, but maybe with a few exceptions." He frowns.
"Well, I don't think that." Sasha says.
"?" Alex looks at her.
"I think you're a really nice and friendly guy. I admit, you're looks made me intimidated at first, but once I got to know you a little more, I was really surprised. Regarding your looks... I-I uh... think i-i-it makes you unique a-and h-h-handsome." She stutters with a blush on her face.
"I uh... *chuckles* thanks." He sheepishly responds with some heat rushing to his face but brushed it off.
'This feeling...' He thought.
"You're not bad yourself, potato girl." He gives a closed eyed smile, it was a genuine smile. Not his fake ones he put on for show.
'...It feels... warm...'
"A-Anyway, w-we should head back. B-Before Shadis makes us run till sundown." She says.
Alex chuckles. "Right on."
Night came quickly. Everyone got to the dinner house and ate like usual.
"Though there's nothing to lose by just keeping that in mind." Jean said out loud. "Especially if you want to enlist in the Military Police Brigade."
"Yeah, it'd be nice if I could." Marco said. "There's no greater honor than to be able to work under the king."
"Hey, Marco." Jean slaps his head. "Quit lying to yourself and just say what you really think. I know you want to enlist in the Military Police Brigade so you can earn a safe and pleasant life within the inner walls." Jean gives a devilish smile.
"No way." Marco says. "At least, I'm-"
"It's pleasant within the inner walls?" A voice interrupts them. Jean and Marco look over to see it came from Eren.
"Five years ago, this was also part of that area, you know." Eren said.
"What are you getting at, Eren?" Jean questions.
"Jean, I think the inside of your head is plenty pleasant no matter where you are." Eren responds making Jean's eye twitch in annoyance. People around chuckle.
"Why you..." Jean starts.
"Don't you think it's strange? How we're honing our skills to kill the Titans in order to get away from them, that is." Eren says.
"Why bring that up now?" Jean asks."For my sake too, this inane plane should be maintained."
Eren gets angry and stands up from his seat. "You piece of garbage!" He yells.
"Shut up! Just face reality!" Jean does the same.
They walked toward each other.
"Eren, calm yourself!" Armin says.
Eren graps Jean by his shirt.
"Stop it." Mikasa says, putting Eren's hand away from Jean's shirt. But suddenly Jean grabs his shirt aggressively.
"Don't screw with me, you bastard!" Jean shouts.
"Let go! You'll tear my shirt!"
"Who gives a damn about your clothes! I'm so jealous!"
"Huh? What are you talking about?!"
They spat at each other until they were both suddenly pushed and pinned down to the ground by a certain white haired boy.
"Cut it out, the both of you." He says in a serious and cold voice. It sent chills in their spins. "Don't do anything rash or you might regret it." For a split second, he released a small amount of bloodlust that was only detected by a certain few, many froze in fear, especially Jean and Eren. After that, he releases them, Eren stood while Jean was on his knees.
"You two will settle whatever is going on in a less... violent way, cause I really don't want to get involved." Alex says before sitting down.
"Why are you so impudent on degrading me? What's your point?" Jean says.
"You think kicking back and doing whatever you want is reality? Can you still call yourself a soldier?"
For a while, it stayed quiet. Until the doors open revealing a slightly angered Shadis.
"I heard a loud noise a moment ago... Anyone care yo explain?" He asks as Jean and Eren go back to their seats.
Mikasa raises her hand and speaks.
"It was the sound of Sasha farting."
A look of shock came before Sasha.
"So it was you again." Shadis says. "Learn some modesty." He says before leaving.
Nearly everyone around was holding in their laughter. Alex included.
Year, 850
And so, 218 trainees made it to graduation. It was the night of graduation. Every cadet that was still around had attended. A selected 10 cadets stood in the up most front row. Right in front of the superiors.
"Offer your lives!" A commanding officer said.
"Yes sir!" The cadets yell in unison.
"From this day forth, all of you who have graduated from begin trainees have three options. Firstly, the Garrison, which is responsible for wall fortification an defending the towns. Secondly, the Survey Corps, which resolutely ventures outside the wall into Titan territory. And lastly, the Military Police Brigade, which governs the citizens and maintains order. Of course, only those that we previously announced to be ranked amongst the top ten trainees can select the third option! And now to announce the top ten cadets! They are as follows;
10th, Sasha Blouse!
9th, Connie Springer!
8th, Marco Bott!
7th, Jean Kirschtein!
6th, Eren Yeager!
5th, Annie Leonhart!
4th, Bertolt Hoover!
3rd, Reiner Braun!
2nd, Mikasa Ackerman!
And in first place, Alexander Falkner!
You ten are the top of your class and have the option to join the Military Police Brigade!"
Alex smirks to himself.
'I finally made it. And to think I'm the top of my class, number one no less, I really didn't expect this. Not at all... well then, it's time to move on.'
A celebration party was held that night.
"I did it! Now I can enlist in the Military Police Brigade!" Connie says.
"Food will never be a concern ever again!" Sasha says.
Sitting at a table, Jean talks to himself. "Why was I ranked below Eren? Damn it!"
A little ways away stood Eren, Mikasa, Armin and Alex.
"Are you seriously passing up the Military Police Brigade, Eren?" Thomas says.
"But you're one of just ten people allowed to enlist." Samuel said.
"It's what I planned to do all along." Eren says. He continues. "I haven't been training to live within the inner walls. My goal is to fight the Titans, after all."
"You can't win!" Thomas shouts getting the attention of everyone in the room. "You know too, right? About the tens of thousands of victims. The answer was obvious after over twenty percent of the population was lost. Mankind can't win against the Titans."
"If he want's to join the Scouts then let him, it's his choice, and besides, I'm joining the Scouts too." Alex comes in surprising Eren.
"You too?! But you're the top of our class!" Thomas said.
"Is it that much of a surprise? I mean, that's why I'm here in the first place. Joining the Scouts was my intention from the very get-go and I don't intend to change that." Alex explains.
"But it's just pointless to throw away the opportunity of a safe haven!" Thomas says before everything goes quiet for a moment until Eren speaks up.
"So.. Are you giving up because you think you can't win?" Eren said.
"Well..." Thomas starts.
"True, up until now, it's been a losing battle for mankind. But that's because we didn't know much about the Titans! A battle of resources against the Titans is pointless. Although we lost, the information we obtained through fighting will surely bring hope! Are we going to abandon the tactical advances gained through tend of thousands of sacrifices and quietly wait for the Titans to devour us all? You've got to be kidding me! I'll exterminate every last Titan and escape these confining walls! That's my dream. Mankind hasn't truly been defeated just yet!" Eren's sudden speech silenced everyone, there were tears about to break through Eren's eyes and before anything else, he runs off with Armin and Mikasa following.
'If that's how you feel, go wherever the hell you want! I'm enlisting in the Military Police Brigade for sure.' Jean thought.
Outside, Eren is found sitting on stone steps, wiping the tears in his eyes. He looks back to see Armin and Mikasa as they sat next to him.
"Eren, what's that dream you mentioned earlier?" Armin asked.
"Oh, it's what you told me about. Going outside instead of staying here." Eren said.
"I'll enlist in the Survey Corps." Armin said surprising Eren.
"Armin, are you sure? You're the best at academic courses, so go with that!" Eren said.
"I'd rather die than become a burden." Armin shoots back.
"I'll choose the Survey Corps too." Mikasa said.
"Come on, you're one of the best of our class. Go with the Military Police Brigade!" Eren said.
"If you enlist in the Military Police Brigade, so will I. If you enlist in the Garrison, I'll do the same. If you're not together with me, you'll die early, after all." Mikasa says.
"I never asked you to protect me." Eren said.
"I don't want to lose any more of my family."
Eren sat their speechless until they all heard chuckling.
"You guys are an interesting bunch."
They turn to the familiar voice.
"Alex!" Eren says.
"That's my name, don't wear it out."
"What are you doing here?" Armin asks.
"Thought I could use some fresh air, then I couldn't help but overhear you guys."
"You said you were joining the Scouts earlier right?" Eren asked.
"Right o."
"But why? You're the top of our class."
"Let's just say that... the Survey Corps floats my boat. Never really was into the whole kicking back and doing nothing. And besides the fact, I've had some... bad experiences with the Military Police way back when. Just brings back a lot of... bad memories. But regarding that speech earlier, I have to say, it was something else." He smiles.
Eren rubs the back of his head sheepishly. "I-It was nothing, really."
"You know, it kinda reminded me of something that someone once told me before."
"What's that?" Eren asks.
"Things don't end in failure or death, it ends when they lose faith."
This left the trio speechless.
Alex then turns around.
"Well, I gotta head out. Getting a very tired, see you guys later." He walks off leaving them at that.
Third Person POV
Lots of people gathered out on the main street for a certain event.
"It's the main force of the Survey Corps!"
"Commander Erwin, please give those Titans a good beating for us!"
"Look! It's Lance Corporal Levi!"
"They say he's as strong as an entire brigade!"
Many of the citizens chatter.
From the rooftops, Alex watched.
"So those guys are the Survey Corps, huh? An interesting bunch might I say..." Alex said aloud. He then smirks. "Joining the Survey Corps might be a lot more exciting after all."
A few hours later, we find Alex and a bunch of his class mates on top of the walls, stationed for cannon maintenance and lookout.
It was quiet until Eren broke the silence.
"What? You're going with the Survey Corps? Connie, you seemed so excited to join the Military Police Brigade though."
"Yeah I was. But..." Connie says until Mina speaks up.
"Seems like your speech from yesterday got through to him." She said.
"Shut up! It's a decision I made for myself." Connie said with a slightly embarrassed look.
"Don't get so flustered." Thomas said. "You're not the only one."
"Thomas... are you..." Eren starts.
"Um, guys..." Sasha says getting everyone's attention. "I took some meat from the officers' food storage."
Everyone looks at her in shock.
"Sasha, are you trying to get thrown into an isolation cell?!" Eren said.
"So you really are an idiot." Samuel said.
"She's not the only one." Another voice came in. They all turn to see Alex next to a wooden crate, he opens it as dozens of freshly backed potatoes are seen.
"H-How did you manage to take a whole crates worth without getting caught?!" Connie yells.
Alex puts a finger to his lips. "That's my little secret. And if you don't want a broken bone, then I suggest you keep quiet, okay?" He says, with a menacing, closed eyed smile as everyone shudders in response.
"The gods have blessed us!" Sasha yells as she envelops Alex in a tight hug.
"Sasha... need... air..." Alex croaked out.
"Is this some kind of match made in heaven or... hell...?" Thomas comments.
"Who knows..." Samuel said.
"You guys need to put it back!" Connie said.
"Yeah, especially since meat has become extremely valuable because of all the land we lost." Mina said.
"It'll be fine." Sasha and Alex said in unison with a smile on their faces.
"They're even in sync..." Thomas said.
A small silence broke out until Samuel spoke.
"I'll eat some of that meat!"
"S-Same here, so hold onto it." Connie said.
"Of course, that goes for me too." Mina said, everyone starts to join in. Eren had a shocked expression.
"Now that's the spirit!" Alex said.
"You guys..." Eren starts.
"What're you spacing out for, Eren?" Samuel said. "If we don't back to work, they'll catch us."
Everyone starts goes back to work.
"We've still got a while until lunch." Mina walks off.
Eren then smiles. Turning to the city before him, he thought.
'It's been five years since then. Humanity is finally regaining its dignity. We can win. Mankind's retaliation... begins now!'
Everything seemed to shape up until... a quick flash of lighting and a giant head appears out of nowhere. It's the Colossal Titan. Everyone freezes in shock until a gush of air begins to push everyone off the ledge of the wall.
Eren calls out to everyone to switch to the vertical maneuvering and everyone begins to latch onto the wall to stop their fall but Samuel was responding.
"Samuel!" Connie shouts.
Without a second sooner, Alex came diving towards Samuel at high speeds, quickly catching Samuel before he could hit the ground and latching back onto the wall with Samuel in his arms.
"I got him! He's okay!" Alex yells.
"That was close." Eren says. He scouts the area until he finds something shocking, as does the others.
"The wall..." Thomas starts. "Was destroyed."
There was a big hole in the wall where the gate used to be.
"Again... The Titans are going to get inside again!" Connie said.
Eren stares in shock as he gets flashbacks of that day five years ago.
"Not sparing... a single one..." Eren grits his teeth. "4th Fixed Cannon Maintenance Squad, prepare for battle!" Eren said, unsheathing his swords. "The target's right before us! It's the Colossus Titan! This is our chance! Don't let it get away!"
Eren uses his gear to get back on top of the wall. Eren had now came face to face with the Colossal Titan after five years...
To be continued...
Well, there you have it, hope you guys enjoyed this one.
I'll give you guys an overview of Alex's stats;
Age; 16
Combat: 10/10
[Unique skill] Speed, Agility & Observation: 11/10
Mobility: 10/10
Strategy: 5/10
Teamwork: 5/10
That does it for this chapter, till next time!
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