1ST POV

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Days passed, as a large number of refugees were sent to clear drylands to increase grain productions. Despite their efforts, the shortage seemed inevitable...That's what would have happened if I wasn't here, Heh!

I helped the refugees by boosting the crops thanks to my powers. This showed the citizens of Wall Rose that the refugees succeeded in increasing the harvests.

However, despite the good results, it was still decided to send some randomly chosen refugees "Retake" Wall Maria the next year. Certainly less than the anime, but too much in my opinion.

Armin's grandfather was still chosen. But I had a plan. 'I won't let him die, not on my watch! That's the least I could do for Armin's sake.'

That day, I put something on him that will help him survive out there. He won't know what I did, but it will protect him.

Believing it was the last time he would ever see his grandson, he still gave him his hat and thanked me for everything I had done for them. I shed some tears and, to his surprise, hugged him tightly.

That's when I cast it. A spell that will make titans ignore him. And planted some information in his mind to help him survive in the forest till we see him again.

Their numbers were then 110 000, or about 10% of the population. But only a hundred people returned from this campaign. This terrible sacrifice allowed the survival of the remaining citizens.

Even with my intervention in lessening the aftereffect of the fall, I never felt so mad at those government assholes. They knew they wouldn't have to do that. But still decided to send them to their death.

That night, I held Armin tightly in my arms as he wept in sorrow. Eren and Mikasa watched, knowing very well the grief of losing a parent. I felt bad for not saying anything, but it will drive him in the path destined for him.

"All of this, are the titans' faults! If only we could kill them or make them leave, we could go back Home..." The brunette declared, anger in his voice.

'Wrong, Eren.. They're victims too, of their fates as you all are...' I thought grimly. Man fuck Marley.

"Listen, Armin, I'm going to join the military next year." The brunette said, determination flaring through his eyes. The blond took a peek at him, flabbergasted as his sister only sighed in resignation. "Then I will be strong enough to fight!"

Armin looked at him for a long moment, before looking down, "Then me too."

This caught Eren off guard. "You can't do that!"

"It's my choice!" The blond said, adamant about his decision.

"I'm coming with you." Mikasa suddenly stated.

"Huh? Are you sure..? You don't have to, Mikasa... You could stay home while we-"

"No. I will come and keep you from dying," she says firmly.

Eren looked down, not denying, then looked forward, determined."So it's decided, the three of us'll all go!"

They then turned around and looked at me to see what I thought of their decisions.

'How cute of them, waiting for my opinion~'

I just grabbed the three of them and proceeded to bear hug them as they squeaked in surprise.

"I won't stop you three from going. I was supposed to enlist this year, but I'll wait and go with you!" I said fondly while patting each of their heads. "I've grown fond of you three, so count me in." I grinned when I saw their red cheeks.

'I SWEAR ISAYAMA IS A BASTARD FOR ALL THE SHIT THAT'S GONNA HAPPEN TO THEM. IMMA PROTECC THE LIL BEANS.'

My thoughts process got interrupted when I felt three pairs of arms embrace me. I blinked and looked down at Eren, Mikasa and Armin as they were-

'Oh brother'

"W-wh-Why are y'all crying??!!!" my dumbass started panicking because,'CRYING LITTLE BEANS!!! ZYZBJSBISNINS-'

"Thank you so much..." Eren said, sniffling... "Thank you for helping us...Colith.." the other two nodded as well.

My eyes softened.

'Oh... That's why...'

I sighed softly while rubbing their backs. "No need to thank me kiddos...I'd do it again even if you didn't ask me. You guys deserve so much more..."

I wiped Armin's tears as he hiccuped.

"And don't ever think twice before asking me for help, or anything that comes to your mind."

I stroked Mikasa's hair gently, hearing her sigh, appeased.

"Because it's the least I can do, knowing you lost so much already..." I kissed Eren's forehead as his shoulders were shaking.

We stayed like this for a long moment, before finally going home.

'Ight, fuck the plot imma kidnap these babies.'

As time passed, I decided, one day to go check on old man Arlert as I would sometimes go in my house out of the walls because come on, it's comfy.

While my body was lying in my bed, I took control, with my mind, of a titan around the forest of big ass trees in wall Maria and headed towards where I felt the only human's aura.

He didn't even flinch when he saw the titan I was using. 'Heh, must've gotten used to other titans ignoring him, lol'

Old man Arlert had salvaged a shack in the woods and lived peacefully there through hunting. I noticed that he was fine and in good shape, so I went back to my body and spent some time in my lovely house because honestly, it's better than the one in Trost.

"At least it's comfortable enough for the three lil beans~" I yawned while watching a let's play of Resident Evil Village on YouTube because I'm a coward and I can't stand jumps cares while playing myself ...bruh.

-The next Year-

3rd POV

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Under the striking sun stood several people, anticipation, stress, and expression ranging from fear to apathy on their faces.

Some wondered why they were even there, probably because of their family? And others for personal ambitions, having nothing more to lose.

But strangely enough, they all, except three persons, had their eyes fixed on one strange figure. A young black girl.

Charcoal hair to which the reflections of the sun gave something magical. Iris of gold so powerful and at the same time sweet that some would lose themselves in it. A face with a few freckles giving it an angelic side, followed by a scar testifying for a surely strong character. Then luscious lips on which stood the ghost of a smile. Truly a breath-taking view.

And the thing that piqued their curiosity the most was her strange skin tone.

They had never seen anyone of this color and did not stop themselves from observing her intensely. How was this even possible? Was she human? They didn't know.

"ALRIGHT, ATTENTION !"

Their observations were interrupted by a sudden loud and stern voice. Everyone jumped, startled, and hurried themselves to look at the source of the imposing voice.

A bald man, with eyes having surely witnessed horrors glared harshly at them.

"YOU ARE NOW OFFICIALLY MEMBERS OF THE TRAINING UNIT NO. 104! UNFORTUNATELY FOR YOU, I, KEITH SHADIS, WILL BE IN CHARGE." He started, voice booming.

"I'M NOT HERE TO GIVE YOU A WARM WELCOME! ALL OF YOU ARE NOW MERELY LIVESTOCK, WAITING TO BE EATEN BY THE TITANS! YOU'RE EVEN WORSE THAN LIVESTOCK!" His gaze hardened "FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS, I'LL TRAIN YOU USELESS SHITS."

Some people's eyes widened at the insult. "I'LL TEACH YOU HOW TO FIGHT THE TITANS! WHEN YOU FACE A TITAN IN THREE YEARS, WILL YOU STILL BE JUST FOOD?" Someone flinched.

"OR WILL YOU BECOME A GLORIOUS WALL TO PROTECT THESE WALLS!? OR A MIGHTY CHAMPION OF MANKIND WHO WILL DESTROY THE TITANS?" he paused briefly before finally adding "THE CHOICE LIES IN YOUR HANDS!!"

A teal-eyed brunette looked forward. 'Yeah don't worry,' his gaze hardened,' I'll kill every last one of them.' he vowed, determined.

1ST POV

'OUUU IT'S HAPPENING, IT'S HAPPENING, IT'S HAPPENING!!!!!'

I WAS SUPER EXCITED!! I did my best not to freak out when I saw the others. 'FUCKIN FINALLY, HAAAA!!!'

I knew everyone would be looking at me.

'Jeez, I know y'all never saw Black people, but come on man! C'EST IMPOLIS !'

I started looking around as I felt several gazes on me but ignored them. I was right beside Armin because he's baby, and I wanted to get done with this shit.

I looked at him and saw that his shoulders were tenses so I whispered: "Hey, Armin."

He jumped, a bit startled but recognized my voice so he looked up at me.

He had to as I stood at the honorable height of 5'3 or 1m61, my real height. 'But bold of you to assume I won't grow taller 'cause I WANNA LOOK DOWN ON PEOPLE BWAHAHA-' But I digress.

I gave him a reassuring smile. "You're gonna be okay, don't worry. I'm rooting for you."

He stared at me, thankful for my support, before quickly looking forward as Shadis came into our row. The man watched his next victims one by one like a hawk surveying his prey until he saw me. His face went from surprise to its usual scowl in the split of a second.

'OOH! 10 points for control, bro.' I congratulated.

As he was doing his usual intimidation, he neared us and stood right in front of Armin.

"WHO THE HELL ARE YOU?"

'Aaaand I'm suddenly deaf.'

The blond faltered a bit, before quickly answering: "I'M ARMIN ARLERT FROM SHIGANSHINA, SIR!"

"Is that so? A NAME FIT FOR A RETARD!" my eye twitched a bit. 'Boi if it wasn't necessary, I would've decked him so hard in the face he would've landed on pluto' "YOUR PARENTS NAMED YOU THAT?"

"IT WAS MY GRANDFATHER, SIR!"

He bent over, intimidating the blond. "ARLERT, WHY ARE YOU HERE?"

The blond squeezed his eyes shut as he yelled: "TO CONTRIBUTE TO HUMANITY'S VICTORY, SIR!"

"HOW ADMIRABLE!!" His glare intensified. ' Oh putain, he's fucking terrifying-' " YOU SHOULD MAKE FIRST-RATE TITAN FEED." he straightened up.

'Oh fuck oh fuck oh fuck, it's my turn!!!?! FUCK CAN'T I JUST GET THE HELL OUTTA HERE-'

"YOU, WHO THE HELL ARE YOU?!"

Fuck

I gave him the iconic salute. "Colith Tobe, From Trost district, sir," I said standing my ground. His eyes widened a bit.

'He must've recognized my voice from this time in the forest.'

I could feel others' curious gazes on me.

"Oh? And what are you doing here, Tobe?" His voice softened juuust a tiny little bit.

My eyes hardened, filled with an unfailing determination that caught him off guard. "To protect my precious people from harm, and to give back to humanity what is rightfully hers. Her freedom, sir. " I finally finished.

The field was silent at my declaration.

'oof, okay then..'

"Impressive, and how do you intend to do that exactly, Tobe?" He asked, genuinely curious for my answer. Which I Immediately gave:

"By joining the survey corps and going beyond the walls, sir."

His eyes held a spark of pride "Oh? Won't you just become some livestock then ?"

"I will."

Everyone's eyes widened at my answer, even my three little beans, as I felt their horrified gazes on me.

"But not before we find the secret behind the titans, and wipe them out." I finally added. 'god it's not even their fault *sob*'

Shadis nodded, impressed, before turning me around and going to the next row, to torment the others.

'Oh god, I did it...' I released a breath I didn't know I was holding. 'OH GOD, I FUCKIN DID IT.' I looked down at Armin who was watching me, as he gave me a small smile that I returned warmly.

I zoned out for the rest of them because I already knew what was going to happen. When suddenly...

CHOMP!

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Then silence.

I immediately looked at the source of the sound. Quietly giggling when I saw Connie being lifted by his head but quickly looked at the grand

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And mighty...

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Potato girl!

'SASHAAAAAAAAAAAA' I screeched in my head. Everyone looked at her. 'Man the balls she has for doing that.' while she casually ate her potato. Even Shadis paused his scolding.

She continued munching like it wasn't a big deal. Shadis released Connie, who fell to the ground.

"Oi, you. What the hell are you doing?" he asked incredulously.

'don'tlaughdon'tlaughdon'tlaugh-' I chanted like a mantra in my head.

She looked right then left, before taking another bite, which Shocked the other cadets near her.

Shadis lost it.

"YOU! I'M TALKING TO YOU! WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU?!" He shouted right in front of her as her eyes widened in surprise. She quickly munched then swallowed before Answering with a salute, potato in hand:

"I'm Sasha Braus, from Dauper, in wall Rose's Southern District, Sir!"

"Sasha Braus..." He menacingly started " What's that you're holding in your right hand?"

"A steamed potato, sir." I almost wheezed. Almost. "I came across it in the Kitchen, so I picked it up!" she answered honestly.

Everybody had a look of bewilderment except me who was struggling to hold it from hyena laughing.

"You mean you stole it? Why?" Shadis simply asked, "Why are you eating a potato right now?"

"I wanted to eat it while it was still warm," I almost lost it at her blank look " so I figured it was now or never, sir."

A Strangled sound came out of my mouth but I quickly put my hand on it. Armin looked at me, confused, and saw me, struggling to breathe.

"Are you alright, Colith..? " He softly asked, worried.

I tried replying but only managed a weak nod. He still looked perplexed before giving back his attention to the scene.

Shadis continued: "No... I don't get it." a pause "Why are you eating a potato?"

'THE CONFUSION ON HER FACE!!! I CAN'T-'

"Are you asking why people eat potatoes in general, sir?"

The silence after that statement, made me double my efforts in not losing it in front of everyone. Even Armin looked shocked.

Shadis stood silent in front of her as she suddenly had an 'epiphany' and proceeded to cut the potato 'in half'. She tched then extended her hand with the tiniest piece. "Take a Half for yourself, Sir."

'THE AUDACITY'

Shadis was so baffled that he took it, looking at it before looking at her "Half...?"

She only smirked proudly.

'and I died.'