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I'm shaken awake, my name being called repeatedly. I sit up so quickly, I bang foreheads with someone. "Ow!" I cry, clutching my head.
I stare into a pair of green blue eyes, which startle me into a scream. "Eren, what are you doing here?!" I pull the covers up closer to my chest.
He steps back, rubbing his head and looking at the ground. "Lance corporal Levi wanted me to tell you that we are leaving." He pauses and looks away. "Someone killed the captured titans."
My eyes widen. I breathe, "I can't believe that happened. Go on, hurry up." He nods and runs out of the room, glancing back at me once. Once he's out of sight, I get up and move to the window. I watch as Eren relays the message, and Levi glances up at the window. I wave halfheartedly and watch until their horses are out of sight.
With a sigh, I make my way to the closest washroom. I brush my blonde hair, which falls mid-back. My dreams come back to me. "I can't die! I want to make more memories with him." I say.
With shaking hands, I grab a pair of scissors and start to cut. With every clip, my mind races about the past.
And then it's over. I look in the mirror. Soft waves touch my shoulders. I look somewhat younger. My oval shaped face looks more circleish than before. I brush my hair once more and retreat to my room, getting dressed slowly. I put on my 3D gear, as we were instructed to wear it at all times, and then lace up my boots.
I put on a pair of gloves, and get to work. I'm still working when Gunther, Eld, and Eren arrive back. I stand up and dust off my knees. I smile kindly. "Would you all like some tea?"
The men agree to a cup, but Eren declines and begins to groom his horse. I move to the kitchen and put on a pot of black tea. I pour up two cups and hand them to the men.
Putting my hair up into a short ponytail, Eren stutters, "Your haircut looks good."
"Thank you Eren. By the way, you can call me Julia. I don't mind." He nods and continues to brush the horse's mane. I grab my Survey Corps cape and fasten it. The men discuss how they weren't able to find the culprit who murdered Sonny and Bean.
As Levi shows up on his horse, I race to attention as well and salute, inwardly thinking about how stupid I look doing this. I jump on my horse and follow them, not speaking one word.
I fall in line next to Eren, who is riding behind Levi. We head out on patrol. I ride quietly, taking in the beautiful scenery. We don't arrive back to headquarters until after night has fallen. I help put the horses in the stable once more and then head to my room for bed. "You cut your hair I see." His voice rings out in the darkness. I stand still and look at the ground. "Yeah, I decided that it was time to let go of it."
"Something had been troubling you today. Will you tell me what it is?" He wraps his arms around my shoulders.
"No, I'm fine. Just a little overwhelmed. I'm actually doing something with the training I completed ten years ago."
"Yeah, but you're happy, right?"
I slip out of his arms to face him. "As long as you're alive, I'll be happy." He smiles gently. It makes me feel better knowing I'm the only one he will smile for. "Let's head to bed. It's been a long day."
For once, I couldn't agree more.
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