Zackly breathes out watching the last person leave the trial room, upon hearing the door click he lets his form slump forward, pressing the heels of his palms to his eyes as the pressure of that man fades with each step towards the scouts regiment.

He is both thankful, and scared for mankind.

'Harry Potter,' his mind had whispered as the…man spoke, Hari Yeager, he knew that Harry, or Hari, is more than a mere human, even without the scary mind thing.

It was jarring for Zackly as he came out of his mental conversation with the man, only to find out mere seconds had passed.

If someone had told him he would have been conversing mentally with a deity in the middle of a trial for a Titan shifter, he would have sent them to the stables while demoting them to their worst nightmare.

~Accio Flashback-

Blinking Zackly feels his stomach churn, feeling his mind catching up with the new experience of entering another's mind.

Gathering himself he straightened while looking around only to stare in fascination as he gazes upon the strangest common room, seeing a bright light entering through the window, he found his feet leading towards the glass. His hand caressing against the red couch, absently marveling at its softness.

Though his mind comes to a stop as he stares out the window to see a beautiful forest and land as far as the eye could see, no walls no matter how far he look's. He can't comprehend not seeing a wall at this height.

He should see a creeping wall.

But all he sees is land.

"I see you like the view, sadly this isn't the real thing, though I'm proud of my mental construction" the same voice of the man spoke making him jolt as he faces the man, the strange robes he is wearing aren't the clothing he wore in the trial.

"This is Hogwarts," not letting him digest the strange name the man continues, "and out there is the forbidden forest, though that doesn't mean much here" here the green eyes shine with mirth.

Zackly just nods numbly as he tries to gather himself.

The black haired man gestured towards two fluffy chairs, he didn't see before, inviting him to sit. After a second debate he does numbly, not understanding what's happening, but something telling him to listen.

"I'm sorry for the abrasive entrance," the man pauses as he pins Zackly with his startling green eyes, he feels his whole life being splayed before the ma-, no being.

Shaking Their head and thankfully breaking eye contact the man continues, "I go by so many names…" the being before ends off bitterly, now that Zackly is of a better mindset he can feel the ethereal aura radiating off the being before him.

"I have been called many names, Freak, Boy, The-Boy-Who-Lived, The-Boy-Who-Lies, The Boy Who Conquered, They had a strange obsession with the word boy," He stops to give Zackly a eye roll

"My newest title is master of death, but my fondest is brother, or godfather, but you can just call me potter, Harry potter" the twitch of the man's lips makes Zackly think he's missing something.

'Master of death?' He opens his mouth to try and ask but the ubeat man continues, becoming a habit of not letting Zackly get a word in.

"Now!" The being claps, making a tea set appear

"I came here, or I brought you here because you have the most authority, the King be damn, and not that snob who is a fake, the real one is an undercover douche," not giving Zackly a chance to process the fact that the being just exposed a major conspiracy.

"Look, you are in the position of utmost respect, while the people obey the crown, everyone knows it's because of what the military can do, and in my five years here, I've seen the potential you have-"

"Wait, are you trying to suggest that we overthrow the government?" The white hair on his scalp feels paler as he just receives a Cheshire grin.

-Depulso flashback-

Steeling himself to submit to the being before him, feeling fighting would be futile and a waste of energy

Zackly feels he is gonna need a long nap, and a strong drink, in no order, and maybe on repeat.

———

"Mr, Jaeger…" the deep voice of commander Erwin jolts Eren, making him snap straight from leaning over Harry to gaze at the infamous Levi, now that the man isn't beating him senseless, only to relax when he realizes that the man is addressing Harry.

"I'm sure you're aware of who I am, but I'm afraid we don't know who you are" watching his brother's form shift from a defensive stance to a tired one as he turns to look towards him for a split second before speaking.

"Commander Erwin," Harry's voice, which is music to Eren's ears flows throughout the room.

Continuing, Harry ignores the man's question, "while I thank you for saving my brother, I have to say the means you went to gain him is not something I can condone, should this happen again I won't be so lenient, not with my family" Eren can see that the warning was more for Levi then the commander of the blank look on the strongest man's face is anything to go by,

'I wouldn't be surprised if Harry new him, with his 'potter luck',' Eren thinks before his personal space is bombarded by the strange person with glasses.

The person actually shoved Harry, which the only reason Eren didn't fight their grip is cause he knows Harry wouldn't have let anyone by him if they were deemed a threat.

"Ack, h'ery!" He sputters as the scientist shoves their fingers down his mouth, but his brother only gives him a side eye, the traitor, before he continues to converse with the commander, his attention is turned to the freak shoving their digits down his throat.

"You don't hate me do you?" He hears the voice of Levi as the man plops down beside him, the guy sure has guts, to be so close to him in front of Harry after his actions.

Eren doesn't hold any grudge knowing that he had to endure that to live, which he tells the man, or tries to with the fingers in his mouth. His winces at the woods of Hange as they finish inspecting him.

"Fascinating, your teeth have grown back" the exclamation makes Eren wince, as he feels Harry's aura surge as he spins to give Levi a death glare, who just stares back unrepentantly, though does shift from his relaxed position.

"What.." Harry growls as he ends the conversation with the Commander, and Eren knows if Harry was anyone else he would have been reprimanded for the insubordination, but because of the strange relationship he has with the king, who Garry never goes into detail about.

"I'm fine!" He hurries to reassure his brother, giving him a genuine smile, at the fact that Harry is here, he doesn't care of a little rough housing for the better of the world.

"…now!" He admits meekly under the furious glare of Harry, though he knows it's not aimed at him, Knowing Harry he's probably blaming himself.

"That's not the point!" Harry states as he reaches Eren, Harry cradling his face tilting his head looking for the nonexistent injuries.

Hange, wisley moved out of the way, while Levi bravely, or stupidity just sat there retiring to his relaxed position, luckily other than the glare Harry ignores the man.

"I'm fine," he repeats but doesn't have any indication of pulling away, until he catches the amused eyes of Levi.

Wanting a little revenge he pouts, "though the kick to my temple is still sore," the glare he gets from Levi is so worth the potential punishment, knowing how protective Harry is, he wonders how Harry will get the revenge Eren knows will be given, he hopes he's a witness to it.

"Again, I apologize for the extreme measures we had to go to, to secure Eren's survival, but he's too Vital for us to let this opportunity go to waste." The commander's deep voice breaks through his thoughts, again, he ignores the soft scoff at his pout when Harry lets go of his face to address the man.

"Yes, for the greater good, no?" The cold voice of Harry makes his skin crawl.

"Cut the shit commander, you don't give no two fucks for humanity, scratch that..," Eren watches as Harry calms himself with a deep breath.

Harry stops the man before he can start, "No, you care for them, I'm sure. But don't stand there and lie to me, and tell me that you are doing this for humanity" The tone in Harry's voice makes Eren feel uncomfortable, he's not used to this vindictive side of Harry.

Eren winces at the two deadly looks aimed at Harry by the two other occupants

"You're right,"

"I'm selfish, I'm using my men to push towards a goal, a dream I believe is the key to saving my people, my father was killed for the knowledge he gave to me, I have to show the world he wasn't killed for nothing" Eren can understand the feeling, he wonders what his father wants him to do?

"Eren's home, his basement is the key to proving that the government is keeping our person locked up into a make believe world, while I know it's selfish I can't help but think, what else is out there."

Eren watches as Harry closes his eyes while taking a deep breath, turning he gives Eren a stern look, making him straighten as he addresses him.

"Eren, what do you want to do?" And that's why he loves his brother, he always gives him a choice, a chance to make his own decisions, to grow on his own.

The smile of Mikasa enters his mind as they stand under the tree, Armin wishing to see the ocean, Harry cooking them a meal, his mothers laughter, flashes through his mind.

"I can do it, I have to do it" he states after a second, knowing a rushed out yes, wouldn't suffice for Harry.

Turning towards the Commander, the oppressive atmosphere dissipates as Harry meets the man's gaze, whatever is said between them, silently is unknown, but the nod from Erwin shows that they had some type of convo.

"Alright" Harry says, Eren sees the relief in the blue eyes of the commander.

'Shiganshina here I come' he can't help but think.

These titans don't know what's coming.

——-

"What was that?" Annie can't help but ask as her and the two other warrior's sit by the fire, off away from everyone, which she thinks is stupid as it make them stand out, but doesn't care enough to mention it.

"What was what?" The dumb voice of Reiner asks making her want to punch his equally dumb face.

"Don't play coy, it's not a good look on you, you know what i mean" she states watching as Reiner puffs up at the taunt, but as always mediator Bertolt saves the day.

"Hey, guy's stop, we shouldn't add any more stress to our mission, though I agree w-with Annie, you don't look good in coy" he can't help but tease his friend and try to please his crush.

"Oh, Fuck off"

"…I'm not sure what it was, but I'm certain the coordinate has something to do with it, god, I hope Eren isn't it, the world doesn't need that Homicidal maniac to wield that kind of power" Annie muses.

"Nah it can't be him, he would have used his power already" Reinee dismissed

'Unless he doesn't know of his power' Annie can't help but think, but for some reason doesn't speak up.

The flickering of the fire lules her into a trance as she contemplates whether this is all worth it.

All she wants is her father.

———

"I'm gonna Kill him!" Mikasa growls as she restrains from kicking the obnoxious guard, who happens to be in her line of sight.

"Who does he think he is? Laying his dirty hands in Eren, if Harry hadn't shown up, I would have-"

"I can't believe he is alive, what's with our boy's and defying death" she whispers to Armin who pulls her into his arms as she lets the turmoil of her precious people dying and not being dead, she hooks her arms around Armin knowing he's just as distraught.

"Well isn't this cute" the soft voice of Harry makes them freeze, peeking Mikasa can't help but wilt a little seeing that Eren isn't with him, which he notices if the amused look he gives her is any indication.

"What am I chopped liver?" She flushes before both of them are under his arms.

Harry!" They both speak into his chest, she inhales the familiar scent, basking in the weight of his arms.

"Where's Eren!?"

"Have you killed that shorty?" They both ask at the same time after a second of just leaning into him.

Mikasa lets a smile appear as Harry has to step back to start laughing, bending over while he repeats the 'kill that shorty!' with a gasp.

After a second Harry regains himself, straightening up as he grows serious "No, but I came to let you two know that both Eren and I will be going on a training exposition"

He continues before Mikasa can interject," this isn't an optional thing Mikasa, I'll keep him safe, I know you might not trust me after-" he isn't able to finish the sentence as his face is thrust to the side by an enraged Mikasa.

"Don't, don't ever question my faith in you" she scowls before realizing she just slapped Harry.

"I-"

"It's okay, I see you've taken to using Eren's tactics," he grows a mischievous grin.

"should I start planning a wedding?" He yelps as a table is thrown at him, ducking under the legs.

"Where did you get that!?" Harry squeaks out as he stands just as the wood shatters upon hitting the ground.

Armin can't help but laugh at the monstrous strength of Mikasa and the familiar banter, he turns to the guard wondering why he isn't reacting to Harry's sudden appearance only to realize that the guard is seemingly still, but he just chalks it up to Harry's weirdness.

——

"That boy!" Rod growls out, reading the report on how he disrupted the trial, he had almost succeeded in gaining the founder again, he has the perfect vessel, his emotionally deprived daughter who would do anything for her daddy's love.

It seems that he's gonna have to do something drastic, hopefully an opportunity presents itself, he has to be cautious with the unknown freak causing more issues.

He opens up the old book detailing what the Freak is.

"To subdue the master of death one has to kill him"

'So a bullet to his head should do the trick' the poor naive man is desperate for the power of the Titan but doesn't want to be subject to the will of the king.

"Someone send a message to Kenny Ackerman, it's time we plan" he shouts to the dull faced MP's who are in the know.

A/n:

~Sorry for the wait, I've had major writers block, and not to get too personal, but my cat passed away recently so I've been a little unmotivated~

I feel Erwin would be willing to lay the cards out if he knew it was worth the risk, and he's smart enough to understand Harry is a major factor in everything.

Ugh it's hard to write levi and Erwin sometimes, cause they are both so calm the majority of the time, but in different ways.

I hope the mikasa scene is funny, I find she would react violently to being embarrassed, though I can admit throwing a table is a bit much.