I walked down the main stretch until I reached Wall Rose. I looked around and saw a massive boulder blocking a hole in the wall. I was confused, because I knew there was no way our Military forces could've moved something that big. So how did it get there?
"Excuse me. Can I help you with something?"
I looked over to see a soldier from the Garrison looking at me. I nodded my head at him and said, "Yes. I need to be hoisted up."
The soldier motioned his head toward the wooden platform, "Get on."
I followed his instruction and stepped onto the platform. I stood there for a few minutes and then the platform began to rise. I took a deep breath and steadied my feet. Feeling myself being lifted up, I was reminded of the time Eric brought me here. A smile found its way on my face as I recalled that one special memory. But my reminiscing came to a halt along with the platform. I looked around and saw that I had reached the top. Soon I was met with an outstretched hand, I looked up and saw Commander Pyxis.
He looked at me with a smile and said, "Your brother told me that you'd find your way back here."
I smiled back at him and grabbed onto his hand and he pulled me up. "Thank you," I said.
"How you holding up?" He asked me.
I looked up at him sadly, "You heard?"
He nodded his head, "I'm so sorry. I know he wanted nothing more than to make the world a better place for you."
I looked out toward the horizon and said softly, "He still is. Him and my parents."
Pyxis patted me on the shoulder and said back to me, "Yes they are."
I walked over and stood three feet away from the edge as I did that day. I stretched my hand out toward the horizon and spoke softly, "Dad. Mom. Eric. I'm a member of the Scouts now, so I'll be able to venture over the wall and live out my dream." Tears began to fill my eyes, "I'm going to be free. I promise I'll be there soon. So wait for me. Please don't leave me again."
I sat myself down and dangled my feet over the edge. And I stayed in that same spot until the sun began to go down.
"Kaira, I think you should be getting back now," I heard Pyxis say from behind.
I got to my feet and turned to him. I looked at him for a second and suddenly hugged him. "Thank you for everything," I said.
He hugged me back, "Don't break that promise of yours."
That day I made a vow to myself that I would never let go of that promise, because that promise had now become a part of me.
By the time I reached the Scouts building, the sun had already gone down. I walked inside and saw Levi waiting for me. I looked at him and asked, "How long?"
"About an hour or so," he said nonchalant.
"There was no reason for you to wait. I was going to come back," I said to him with a smile.
He looked at me and his expression softened, "I know. But I'm your guardian. Don't people usually do this sort of thing? I'm sure your brother would've."
I let out a small laugh and said, "Yeah I suppose he would've."
That night I dined with Erwin, Levi, and some members of the Scouts. I was also introduced to Hange Zoe and Miche Zacharius. I felt very fortunate to be surrounded by these people, because I realized they were going to be my new family. I also remembered that these people would be the ones to help make my dream come true. I needed to trust them with everything I had.
After dinner was over, I decided to head back to my room and get some sleep.
"Kaira, can I talk to you for a moment?"
I turned around and saw Levi walking up the hall. I looked at him and asked, "What is it?"
He looked at me closely, "Are you familiar with ODM gear?"
I shrugged my shoulders and answered, "I guess. My brother told me all about it and sort of taught me how to use it." I looked at him confused, "Why'd you want to know?"
"You will be using it one day. But that day may be sooner than you think. So just keep that in mind and trust your own abilities," he said before walking away back down the hall.
I watched him walk away and began thinking to myself. What could he have possibly meant by that? I didn't really have a clue but I would soon find out.
To Be Continued...
