Chapter 6
In the Reiss farm, Reiner, Jean, Connie, and Pieck are now standing in front of Historia Reiss, she says, "So you said that in the forest close to Shiganshina, there is a village surrounded by walls?"
Jean says, "That's what we've seen. The material of the wall is the same as the Titan's hardening. And the height is also the same as the walls that once contained the Colossal Titans used for Rumbling. Armin and Annie are checking the place right now."
"I see..." Historia says, just then, Armin and Annie arrive by riding on horses as they meet the queen.
"Your highness." Armin salutes and so does Annie.
"Armin, Annie. How is the inspection?" Historia asks. "Did you find anything?"
Armin says, "We manage to get to the other side of the wall, but we need to keep this a secret."
"What do you mean by that?" Reiner asks.
"We've to make sure that none of the Yeagerists were listening to us. We really don't want more trouble coming for us." Annie says.
'Fair enough." Pieck says.
Armin takes a breath and says, "Eren Yeager... he's still alive..."
This causes everyone to widen their eyes. "Are you kidding me?"
"How is that possible? We all saw his death three years ago." Reiner says.
"It is true. And it is not just him, there are 7 people who are by his side that was supposed to be dead." Annie says. "For some reason, they were revived, and they also gained the power of the Titans. All but the Founding Titan."
This causes every one of them to widen their eyes in horror. Historia says, "You said there are 7 other people who are by his side that was supposed to be dead. Did you manage to see who they are?"
Armin says, "We've got to see the other seven people. There is Fay Yeager, the Cart Titan... Petra Ral, the Female Titan... Colt Grice, the Jaw Titan."
"Colt?" Reiner and Pieck are shocked.
"Commander Erwin Smith, the Armored Titan." Jean, Connie, and Historia gasped in shock.
"Sasha Braus, the Beast Titan." "Sasha? She's alive?" Connie widens his eyes.
"Marco Bodt, the Colossal Titan." "Marco too?" Jean widens his eyes.
"And finally, Frieda Reiss, the War Hammer Titan." Armin finishes, and Historia also stands up in shock. "Frieda as well?"
Annie says, "And that sums it up. So what are you going to do with them?"
Historia says, "It seems like we're going to pay them a visit. To think all of them are still alive and they are Titan Shifters..."
Connie asks, "Armin, you said Sasha is with them, right? How was she doing?"
"And what about Marco and Commander Erwin?" Jean asks.
"All of them are doing fine." Armin says. "They are still the same people as a few years ago."
(Flashback)
"They aren't going to do anything now that we have important matters to attend to." Eren says as he turns to Mikasa. "Mikasa, do you want to come with us tomorrow to meet Historia?"
Mikasa nods, "Of course, I'm not going to leave you again."
"I'm glad." Eren says. But Armin says, "Um Eren, I think I have a better plan."
"Huh?" Eren asks.
"We're not here for a long stay, instead of risking being seen by the crowd, how about we bring Historia and the others here instead?" Armin asks. "We'll inform the queen about you guys."
Erwin says, "I guess it is also fine. We'll be ready to meet the queen tomorrow."
"I guess it can't be helped. If that's the case, we have some horses we can provide you." Frieda says as they bring Armin and Annie two horses so they can quickly rush back to the Reiss Farm and inform the queen.
(Flashback Ends)
"And what about Mikasa? Did she know Eren's coming back?" Reiner asks.
"Mikasa has already moved into Eren's house." Armin says with relief. "They have been dating."
"Good for him..." Jean mutters with a slight scowl.
Pieck looks at the pictures and says, "You said the Cart Titan is someone named Fay Yeager... who is she?"
Armin says, "It is a little complicated, she was supposed to be Eren's aunt, but they decide to become siblings instead. Fay was from Liberio, just like you guys. She was killed by the Public Security Authorities because both she and Dr. Yeager left the internment zone without an exit permit."
Annie, Pieck, and Reiner widen their eyes in shock. Reiner says, "Are you serious? Usually, leaving in the internment zone only results in free labor or a slight beating..."
Pieck says, "Yeah... I have never heard of killing as a punishment... that is an abuse of power..."
"The guy who killed her was dead." Armin sighs.
"And what about this Petra Ral? Who is she?" Jean asks.
"Petra Ral... let's say she was a former member of the Levi Squad." Armin says. "And... she was killed by Annie during our 57th expedition."
Annie frowns as both Jean and Connie are expressing their worries. Then they realize something, "Speaking of the Levi Squad... should we also inform Captain Levi that Eren and the others are still living?" Jean asks.
"We could." Historia says. "But he is in Marley, and it will take some time for him to come here especially since he's bound to the wheelchair..."
"Like Mikasa, his powers are gone after the disappearance of the Titans." Armin says. "He isn't humanity's strongest soldier anymore..."
Everyone frowns, and Reiner says, "But we still need to let them know. Falco might be happy to see his brother coming back."
"Speaking of siblings... Is Frieda Reiss your sister, your highness?" Annie asks.
Historia sighs and says, "Yes. Frieda is my sister, she was originally the Founding Titan until Eren's father devoured her and take her powers. She was bound by the vow of renouncing war until her death..." She looked at the War Hammer in front of her and says, "It makes sense if Frieda's the one who created this..."
Back in the Coordinate Village, Eren and Mikasa are sitting in front of the firewood as they look up at the moon. Commander Erwin comes and sits beside them. He asks, "Shouldn't you guys go to rest? Tomorrow is going to be a big day..."
"You're right, but for some reason, I couldn't sleep at night..." Eren says, "And I'm sorry that I dragged you here."
"It's fine." Mikasa says while holding onto Eren's hand. "I don't mind as long as I'm with you."
Erwin says, "Mikasa, since you don't have the power of Titans in your blood anymore, your power has decreased a lot compared to the battle in Shiganshina. Are you sure you can handle the training?"
Mikasa says, "I'm fine. It just makes me the same as Eren and others."
Eren sighs, "Yeah, a lot of years ago, I was always jealous of your strength and how you continuously beat me in duels. But now I managed to win you for the first time...it just feels empty..."
Mikasa turns to Eren with confusion, Eren says, "I always wanted to be the one that protected you, which was why I vowed to become stronger than you... but I always failed in the end, and you had to be the one to protect me instead..."
"But I wanted to protect you." Mikasa says. "Don't you get it?"
"Of course I do." Eren says. "It's just...there are some times I have been thinking about how weak I am... when Wall Rose was breached by the Colossal Titan, I tried to fight the Titans, only to be devoured by one in the end...and then when the whole Levi Squad was killed, I tried to avenge them by fighting the Female Titan, only to be knocked out easily... and then with Reiner and Bertolt, I also failed and let myself getting captured..."
Mikasa remembered back when they were at the Reiss Chapel. "I'm sorry, everyone...I've been nothing but useless...Ever since the very beginning, I was never the hope of humanity..."
"That's why... instead of being protected, I wanted to be the one protecting all of you... and that's why I used the Rumbling...and killed all those people..."
"Eren... it was all in the past..." Mikasa says. "Just like you said, we can only move forward..."
Eren can slightly nod as Erwin says, "Have I ever told you my reasons for joining the Survey Corps?"
This causes both Mikasa and Eren to stare at him with confusion. Eren says, "I think I remembered you telling us a story about you and your father. It was also because of the Founding Titan's memory wipe that caused your father to be killed by the Interior Police..."
"I wanted to prove my father's theory right...however, that was really selfish of me. Everyone has been fighting for humanity, and I was fighting just for myself. When I become the Commander, all I had done was fool my comrades and also myself."
"But you hadn't led us wrong so far..." Eren says, "You still sacrificed yourself from the attack of the Beast Titan to ensure our survival... Now that I think about it... I wanted to apologize..."
Erwin raises his eyebrow, and Eren continues, "Back when Captain Levi was trying to use the Titan syringe, Mikasa and I fought him because we wanted to save Armin instead of you... and we're sorry..."
Mikasa realizes what Eren is going on and she also frowns. "And it was because of us, Captain Levi used the syringe on Armin instead of you...we're sorry..."
Erwin sighs and stands up, patting Eren's shoulder, "It is just like what Mikasa said, it was all in the past. Besides, you were young children back then, you've always had strong feelings for your friends, that's who you are."
"But still..." Mikasa frowns.
Erwin looks at his arm and says, "Although it was sad because I wanted to see what was inside the basement of your house, only to find that we had a grave danger that needed you to use the Rumbling..."
"There you are. I was wondering where have you been..." The three of them turn around to see Fay rubbing her eyes while walking toward them. "May I join in?"
Eren sighs, "Sure, Fay."
After sitting beside Eren, Mikasa decides to ask Fay, "Um... Fay, I know it is stupid of me to ask, but how did you feel after being revived from death?"
"Come to think about it, it has been 50 years since my death... never once I thought I would be revived as a Titan." Fay says. "I thought Paradis was an island filled with bad Eldians, but none of you guys are bad. And to live in a world where there's no punishment just because of leaving a place makes me very happy..."
Eren says, "Indeed. It is thanks to Queen Historia that made this possible, and we're going to meet her tomorrow."
Fay nods, "I'm still nervous, but the Queen is your good friend, right? Do you think they'll be able to let us ride the blimp?"
Eren chuckles and says, "I'm not sure about that, maybe you can ask her tomorrow."
Then the four of them decide to continue chatting until they decide to head back to their houses for rest.
And here is a new chapter, Historia and the others know Eren and the others are still alive, and I also decide to let Eren and Mikasa have a talk with Commander Erwin about the past. I hope you like this chapter and the next chapter will be the meeting in the walls.
