AN: Alright! So, this weekend I'm going to write as much as possible, because I'll be really busy in February and that's kind of coming up, so I thought 'why not get ahead?' So! I'm doing that now so you guys don't have to wait longer than normal (1-2 weeks). Well, last chapter was supposed to be posted today, but I though why not just post next chapter today! Other than that I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING….except Rienna . Yep! This chapter is going to be a bit shorter, but it's to keep myself organized so I don't screw up the plot line too much… That's all I believe! Chapter three!

CH 3 Humanity Rises Again (3)

It was almost time for graduation, and people kept on leaving until there were only two hundred eighteen of us left. It was the night of graduation, and the drill instructor was giving a speech of some sort, "Dedicate you hearts!"

In turn we all gave the salute. "Today, you trainee graduates will be given three options. You can join the Garrison, protecting the towns and reinforcing the walls. Or the Survey Corps, who risk their lives beyond the walls, in Titan territory. Or the Military Police, who serve the King, lead the people, and protect internal order. Of course only the top ten students, whose names were just announced, can join the Military Police."

I barely didn't make it in, probably because I don't focus well, or something of the sort. The Garrison sounded nice and kind of easy, so I kind of wanted to do that, but the Survey Corps seemed fun, nightmarish and exciting all in one bundle.

Later that night there was a celebration, and I walked over to where Armin was, I had become good friends with him along with Eren and Mikasa, but not enough to trust them. I was slow to trust before Trost, but now, I don't think I'll ever be able to trust a person again.

People were starting to question Eren's choice about not joining the Military Police, "You're not joining the Military Police? You did all that work to get in to the top ten." Berthold asked.

"I'd already decided when I began. I wasn't training to be in the Interior. I was training to fight Titans."

"You'll never beat them!" Berthold said with a worried tone, "You do know how many? Tens of thousands have been eaten? We lost over twenty percent of our population, so we know for sure. Humans cannot beat Titans."

A gloomy aura seemed to spread around the whole room as he said that, and we all just stood there in silence. "So? If you think we can't win, you're just going to give up? If no one fights then we're all dead for sure!" I said my voice slowly getting louder.

"Well…" Berthold looked taken aback.

I quickly cut him off, "It's true we have only seen the face of defeat until now, but we didn't know much about the Titans back then. I get that fighting head-on is pointless, but whenever we lose we gain experience and knowledge that we didn't have before! Soon enough, we'll have enough knowledge to win against the Titans." I said calmly.

Eren however, looked like he was going to explode, which he did, "I am going to exterminate all of the Titans, and escape these cramped walls! That is my dream. Humanity isn't finished yet!" He yelled. Everyone looked at the Eren, while I snuck into the shadows forgotten. I walked out of the room and outside; I wanted to be alive to see humanity have hope, a win, something to celebrate over. I decided to go for a run, since I was starting to remember that awful day. I still wake up in tear most mornings, but they're soon forgotten as the day goes on, my sleep walking habit is still around, but the drill instructor had put a cage around my bed so I couldn't walk around anywhere else. The cold breeze as I ran felt good on my skin, but the tears that were threatening to spill felt like needles. I found Eren sitting on some steps crying I slowed down and sat next to him, "Hey, Eren."

"Reia?" He asked using my nickname, looking up. "Thanks, for talking up like you did back there."

"Yeah, no problem. So, your dream really is to defeat all of the Titans?" I asked calmly.

"Yeah. I want to see what's beyond the walls as well."

I hummed in a response, "Really? I originally wanted to be in the Garrison, but when I go through the air with the 3DMG, I get a whole different signal."

"Wow. I've seen you on the 3DMG. You're really amazing with it. Almost like a second nature." He simply stated.

"Thanks." I heard someone calling foe Eren and looked up, "I've gotta go. You've got other friends who want to talk with you as well." I said standing up, and walking away into the shadows, before he could say anything else, Armin and Mikasa had walked up to him.

The next morning I heard the Survey Corps were in toen, so I decided to go and check them out. The Commander, Erwin was in lead with his grey horse looking as regal as ever. There was something about him that seemed familiar other than the fact that he's the commander. He looked over in my direction and stared directly at me. I felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze but pretended to see what came up next. People were yelling encouraging things at the line of people, until I saw Levi. He didn't even look at me and I could feel the intense gaze coming from him. It was honestly, kind of creepy. It was like he didn't even blink.

Cleaning. My worst nightmare, and we were forced to do it. I'm trying to slack off as much as possible so I didn't have to do it, besides the conversation at hand was way more interesting.

"Connie's not joining the Military Police?" I asked my curiosity piqued.

"You were so eager to join though!" Eren said confusion clearly written on his face.

"I was but…" Connie started before someone cut him off.

"He was affected by yours and Rienna's speech." Carolina said.

At the mention of my name I wanted to leave, "I thought everyone had forgotten about me, guess not." I mumbled quietly, disappointed, to myself.

"What was that?" Connie asked with a smirk.

I jumped and responded, "Nothing…" trailing off.

"It was my own decision. " Connine said.

"No need to feel embarrassed. It isn't just you. " Thomas said with a hint of a smile.

"You can't…." Eren trailed off.

"Uh…everyone. I brought meat from the officers' storehouse." Sasha said walking up to us. Everyone gasped as I giggled.

"Sasha! You're going to be in so much trouble!" I said with a big smile.

"Sasha, do you want to end up in jail?" Eren asked urgently.

"You really are an idiot." Marco said.

"Idiots are scary…" Connie trailed off. I laughed some more.

Sasha looked flushed and hungry, "Let's all split it." She said a little drool coming from her mouth. "Let's all split it and make sandwiches!" She gave a creepy laugh after

"You can have your nasty sandwiches by yourself." I said starting to get a little creeped out.

"Go put it back!" Connie yelled at her.

"Yeah!" Carolina agreed, "After all the land we lost, meat is really valuable!"

"It's alright!" Sasha brushed off, "Once we retake the land, we can raise cows and sheep again." She said looking sort of normal. She put the meat she was holding in a box and closed the lid.

"I-I'll have some." Thomas stuttered.

"M-Me too! Get it ready!" Connie said quickly.

"I also will, of course!" Carolina agreed with a smile.

The three of them looked at me, "I'm a vegetarian. I don't like meat. But…. Just so you know… I'm joining the Survey Corps." I said bluntly revealing the message behind the meat.

Eren looked at us, "You guys…"

"We need to get back to work, or they'll find out. Especially you, Riea." Marco called

"Tch. Cleaning sucks, so no." I said back to him.

"It isn't lunchtime yet. " Carolina called walked to her work.

I was eventually forced to do cleaning until a crack of lighting was seen, and then. A small chunk of living hell showed up right outside the wall we were all working on.

Shit.

AN: I guess it wasn't that short, but last chapter was kind of long right? I don't know. But Hey! Now extremely long chapter will be written, right? I mean right? I don't know anymore! Whelp thanks for reading this and all I have to say is…. SEE YOU LATER! Even though I won't be literally seeing you…. You get the gist.