Chapter 3: Graduation is a mere success
This is 3 years later when only 217 cadets have graduated from the training corps, including the 5 we have gotten to know, Kaidenn, Angel, Kai, Drake and Alexis. All achieving ranks within the top 10, which was a great accomplishment for each of them, what they do next with their future is completely up to them (and me really, after all, I am the author of this story :D) anyway, Enjoy the story.
The Night had fell upon all 217 cadets that had graduated from military corps and the fireworks were going off like crazy, it was a glorious night to behold, we had achieved something in our lives, all 217 of us, we had done it and we were finally graduating, I knew my rank and I was pleased with it... I didn't care who ranked below me nor who ranked above me, I was happy for all of those who kept a level head and didn't crumble under the pressure because they will fight on, they will be the ones who defend humanity, and will be the ones that will secure victory for us. I stood proudly giving the soldiers salute, placing my right arm across my body, placing my right hand on my heart and placed my left arm behind my lower back. I ranked 4th out of all of us. Kai had ranked 6th, Drake 3rd, Alexis 2nd and Angel 5th. We were all lined up together and we were proud. After the ceremony was over, we all met up outside and talked about our future.
"Hey Guys, what are you planning on choosing?" I said feeling really upbeat and the response from them was not at all expected...
"Whatever you choose to do, we'll have your back, no matter what happens." They said at the same time causing me to smile.
"Well, I'm choosing the Recon Corps. This is for personal reasons. And I am going to kill them bastards and drive them into a hell-bound grave." I said with sheer determination and passion behind every word.
"We will always follow you, Kaidenn. You are our friend and we'd have it no other way." They all said again and this time I had to hug them all. And I did.
"You guys... Stop it, you'll make me cry, and I'm not crying on a day like today." I said laughing causing them to laugh.
"So, The Recon Corps it's for me." Said Kai, with a smile.
"Same here." Angel said with a slightly less quiet tone than usual.
"As am I." Drake said looking up at the fireworks.
"And I'll be joining The Recon Corps as well." Said Alexis, resting her head on Drake's shoulder, but he didn't seem to mind.
"I'll make sure we are all together as a group." Said Angel, with a determined look on her face. She never looked more determined before. "Just let me speak with the Commander."
"Don't worry Angel, we believe in you." I said with a smile, as she smiled back and walked inside.
It took about 10 minutes for her to return with a happy look on her face, this meant good news for us, she was a smart and persuasive girl who knows how to get people to agree with her.
"Well, it worked. We are Squad 27 he says. And Kaidenn is our leader. So you call the shots Kaidenn."
"Well, that's good. Thanks Angel." I said as I hugged her and she hugged me back.
"It's nothing Kaidenn, really." She said smiling.
The ceremony came to a close with the final fireworks going off, showing The Garrison Emblem, The Recon Corps Emblem and The Military Police Emblem. We all looked up smiling as we knew we had done it. We had finally made it as soldiers, and now, humanity stood a chance... Humanity could finally take a victory over on the titans, we didn't need to be on the losing side anymore, we could beat the titans, we five knew how to fight and we knew how to kill, we knew how to preserve gas and knew how to get out of a sticky situation. We were ready and we were together. We had the determination. We had the passion. We had the courage. We had the bravery. We had the heart and soul. We had each other and that's enough to win this for humanity because, if you have people you can rely on, then there's nothing to be afraid of. We. Were. Prepared.