"There is a reason I called all of you before me." Erwin's voice carried out among the large group of scouts, as they all stood outside the castle entrance.
Kagome wasn't a part of the group. Instead she stood behind Erwin, along with about ten other people. Some she recognized, like Mikasa and crazy-glasses, and others she hasn't meet. We were acting as his shadow, watching the other members as if we were superior.
The whole thing was rather boring. Why was she even here?
Kagome released a large yawn, standing a few feet behind the man—A jab to her side caused her to huff and glare at Shorty who was standing beside her. He just returned the glare with his own. "If someone didn't wake me up like they did…" She mumbled to him.
She was suddenly jolted into the real world from her slumber, only to find herself landing on the floor, her mattress flipping over top of her. "Erwin called a meeting. Everyone is to attend, so get your ass in gear and get dressed princess." She moved the mattress off of her, not surprised to have a certain smirking captain standing before her. "Oh, and clean this mess up." He motioned to her bed that now laid on the floor beside her, thanks to him.
Asshole.
"If a certain princess didn't think she could sleep all day, I wouldn't have."
Erwin continued speaking, even though he could hear the two whispering behind them. "Most of you have been revived from the dead."
"Speaking of which." Kagome gave him an odd look. "I don't remember getting in bed."
"Yesterday we were informed by Ms. Higurashi that the sword has many limits to its power." Erwin still ignored them.
"You shouldn't." Levi said. "After all, you fainted on the way to the room."
"I… what?" Kagome blinked down at him, surprised. Really?
"Some of you here, like most, think that with the sword's abilities you can live forever." The blonde leader spoke up. "I held this meeting to tell you that the sword can only revive a person once." With this, many murmurs were circulating around the surprisingly large group. "Due to this new information, I decided to make an ultimatum for all those who have been revived."
"You are lucky I didn't let the precious princess fall flat on her face." Levi huffed.
"I will give the option to any who has fallen in battle, to be able to leave this regiment, and return home without judgment, or ridicule."
"Wait a minute." She finally realized. "Does that mean you carried me to bed?"
"You have already given your life to humanity once. We will not be so selfish to ask that you die for us a second time."
Kagome didn't receive an answer—she didn't have to—The sly grin on his face was all the answer she needed and she felt her face heat up.
"So go on." Erwin was still giving his lecture. "You may live the rest of your life in peace— being with your family and friends. Tending farms and such meagerness with the second life that was given to you." He then gave a wide sweeping motion with his hand. "Or you may continue your cause—The cause for the future of human kind. The righteous path that you decided when you joined this regiment." He nodded. "The choice is yours."
The miko watched as many of the men and women talked amongst themselves. More than half of the people standing before her had been given second chances in life, and it was their choice to make if they wanted to continue serving the scout regiment. It didn't take long before a large chunk of the group turned and walked away.
She witnessed almost half of the people she revived walk down the dirt road out of the forest, never to return.
"Petra." Hearing Levi's serious tone, Kagome turned to look, only to see him standing beside a familiar girl who stood near the end of their group. "Go home to your father."
Kagome was surprised to hear the short male say such a thing.
"Is that an order, sir?" The girl asked.
Levi's jaw clinched, barely noticeable, his expression turning stern. "No."
The girl then smiled and placed her fist onto her chest, her other hand behind her back in salute. "Then I am staying."
She was even more surprised to hear the girl's answer…
Once everyone who decided to leave had gone, the only ones standing were the ones who had survived the last expedition, and the stupid ones—Sorry, the brave ones who thought it would be best to stay—Risking the fact that they can no longer be revived a third time, should they fall in battle again.
Erwin gave a nod in approval, then gave a dramatic salute to all those who now stood before him. "I am proud to call you members of the scouting regiment."
"Sir yes sir!" They all gave salutes, and shouted at the same time.
Kagome felt something flutter in her chest at the sight. She was either amazed at their unyielding commitment, or their undeniable stupidity…
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I got a lot of rest and I'm feeling much better now. My cold should be gone after this weekend. Thank you all for your support and comments guys!
Next chapter should be up soon~
