So here is the next chapter and I hope you enjoy. I'm working on the next one and hopefully it won't take too long to update. I'm done with finals and making my way home tomorrow so I should have plenty of time to work on it while on Christmas vacation. However, I am leaving to go on a cruise and won't be able to update the whole time I'm gone. I might write a good amount while on the ship and have a few chapters for you all, who knows. Anyways enjoy the chapter.

Chapter 9:

The next morning all soldiers were awaken at precisely 6am. We all quickly dressed and I put my hair in its normal two pigtails and tied a ribbon each of them as I followed the other soldiers out of the bunkers. We were met outside by Commander Erwin and the other squad leaders, with the exception of Captain Levi. We all got in line in front of them and gave a salute before Commander Erwin spoke,

"Soldiers, today you will be assigned to a squad. Whoever you are put with will be your trusted comrades, so I suggest you befriend them. Positions are determined from your outcomes in cadet training and the evaluation test yesterday. Each squad leader will come up and call the names of those who will join them."

Commander Erwin stepped back and the squad leaders began calling out the names of who will join them. I waited patiently for my name to be called, but got confused the longer I waited. Soon the new soldiers dwindled down and I was the last one standing in front of everyone. I looked around nervously, this didn't make sense, was I about to be kicked out? Did my father find a way to get me to come home?

"Dawn…Dawn Lovaf." I looked up to Commander Erwin who called my name and he continued.

"You will come with me."

I swallowed as I took small steps up to Commander Erwin. I was slightly relieved but still confused. Erwin didn't have a specific squad, he simply joined the squad that was leading the mission. Everyone dispersed and I stayed standing next to Commander Erwin.

"Go get your things from your bunk."

I didn't question him as I ran inside and grabbed my small bag from under my bed before meeting him back outside. I followed Commander Erwin past the different bunks and through an empty field. Finally, after about 10 minutes of walking we came across another building. It was a single story white paneled building with an old fence and rusted gate around it. It seemed to make a U shape around what could be a courtyard. Commander Erwin walked me to the front door and let me inside.

"This is where you will be living from now on. I don't believe anyone is awake right now, but you can make yourself some breakfast and wait to meet the rest of your squad."

I nodded once and before I could ask what squad I was a part of, Commander Erwin walked out the door. I let out a sigh and placed my bag against the wall before walking into the kitchen. When looking around I found fresh eggs, milk, and everything else I need to make my favorite breakfast. I put a pot of coffee on and a kettle on the stove as I finished making what I'd hope to be enough food for everyone. While I was cutting up fruit I finally heard a few voiced in the dining hall.

"Smells good, did you cook Petra?" A male voice asked

"No, I just woke up." I female voice replied

I finished with the fruit and walked out of the kitchen to meet the members of my squad. I was met with a light brown haired man who seemed to be trying hard to keep a scowl on his face and a young woman who didn't seem much older than myself with honey colored hair. They looked at me and I smiled before holding out my hand and introducing myself.

"Hello, I'm Dawn Lovaf." The young woman grabbed my hand and shook it with a smile and said "Petra Ral." The man continued to stare at me in what he assumed was a threatening look. Petra hit him in the ribs with her elbow and stared the man down until he grabbed my hand and introduced himself, "Oluo Bozado, did you cook?"

"Yes, Commander Erwin brought me here and said I should wait for everyone to wake up. I figured what better way to meet my new squad than with breakfast."

"Wait, you're joining our squad?" Petra asked

"That's what I was told." Petra smiled widely and brought her arms around me and said, "Finally, another girl, God knows how annoying it is to live with a bunch of guys." As she was releasing me from the hug three more men walked into the room, including Captain Levi. He stared at me while the other two sniffed the air, the one with brown short hair spoke up,

"Smells good, who cooked?"

"Dawn did, she's a new member." Petra announced. All eyes turned onto me and I gulped and smiled slightly before turning away and walking into the kitchen to prepare the plates. As I was pulling down plates from the cabinet I heard the kitchen door open and I turned my head to see none other than Captain Levi. I put the plates down on the counter and turned fully to face the man. I met his grey eyes with my blue ones and asked a simple question.

"Why me?"

He ignored me and grabbed a mug before preparing himself some tea. He walked back to the door and before he left said,

"Welcome to the special operations squad shit tails."

He walked out and I stared at the door for a few seconds before letting out an angry groan and continued preparing each plate. I brought them out two at a time and placed them in front of everyone. I left the kitchen with the last two plates and pot of coffee and placed my plate down next to Petra a looked around before asking,

"Where's Captain Levi?"

"He doesn't usually eat breakfast, he went back to his room." The blond, who I found out was Eld Jinn said. Gunther than added, "These are really good Dawn."

I nodded towards him with a smile before getting a determined look and placing the coffee down on the table. I walked out of the dining hall and down the hall of ajar doors and looked in every one. At the end of the hall I came across the only closed door and knocked before slowly opening it to find another bedroom. It has a simple queen sized bed pushed all the way against the wall and a wooden dresser next to it. I looked to the left and found Captain Levi sitting at a desk littered with papers sipping at his mug of tea. I cleared my throat causing him to look up at me. He put his mug down and asked,

"What do you want, shit tails?" I closed my eyes for a quick second at the nickname before responding,

"I made a plate of pancakes for you." He looked at the plate and said,

"Not hungry." Before picking up his mug and sipping at it while writing on one of the many papers. I got irritated and licked my teeth before placing the plate on top of the document he was working on,

"Well, I'm going to leave it here, in case you change your mind."

Without meeting his eyes I turned on my heel and walked out the door.

I hope you enjoyed the chapter, constructive criticism is appreciated.