Part 47
The First Stand
[We're about to start leading into the latest S3 events. I just want to build up to it a little bit with some additional fanfiction so it's not just skipping all the time.
I hope the previous Part was to people's liking who enjoy the Furwin ship I have going on behind closed doors.
Manga readers are aware of what's to be expected in S3 part 2 later next year, so the ship is important to my overall story and how it effects Fury's character in the long run.
For now, look forward to the upcoming showdown between Levi, Fury and Kenny!]
"I had an uncomfortable feeling that some members of the Military Police weren't at all… Loyal to their position as soldiers for the King." Erwin conversed with a seated Hange, who had brought delicate Intel to him in terms of her worry for Pastor Nick.
"I've had to bring the Pastor himself closer to the Scout Barracks, in hopes he can remain protected." Hange replied, pushing up her glasses and sighing in the process. "Commander… If what he went on to reveal to us is true… Then the King is-"
"I'm aware." Erwin quickly interrupted, frowning. "Nothing but a puppet to the Government itself, who are pulling the strings on the latest noises, no doubt."
"It's not just Krista, uh, I mean, Historia, which I'm worried about. But Fury too!" Hange began tapping her fingers against the wooden top of the table. "It's no secret now that many know what she is. Of what she can do. How similar she is in terms of Eren's latest pull of powers. The Government will feel threatened by this… There are already whispers among Military Officers that those in higher power want her dealt with. That usually means murder. And then it'll be covered up or most likely blamed on Eren or the Scouts."
"Fury's not stupid, I'll give her that." Erwin muttered. The man's thoughts were deep and troubled. It didn't help having just the one arm as it made the Commander feel somewhat useless. "Perhaps I should start making more gambles. All three of them need to be made a priority. Eren, Fury and Historia. If the Government knows of who Historia really is, they'll already have things set in motion to keep themselves in power.
And it wouldn't surprise me if they try to spur fake propaganda against Fury to turn the people against her. Like they did in my father's stories…"
"And Eren?" Hange asked.
"They fear what they don't understand. The boy being a Titan is what they fear most. But what they want with him, I'm yet to discover. And so this will be the starting of my gamble." Erwin replied, emitting an exasperated huff.
"I'll have to make sure Levi is on side with us for this one. Things are getting more serious now than I anticipated. Even he does not yet know who our real enemy is. The Government? Or the people doing their dirty work? Or, maybe, if I keep to my hypothesis, may be someone else besides the fake King is in control of the Government. But who?"
"If I can gain the proof required to show the people that the King is an imposter, and the throne truly belongs to Historia Reiss, then she can take her rightful place as Queen. And we get rid of the corrupted Government at the same time."
"But, Commander…" Hange began. "Though proof is what we need, even if we had it, who's to say those loyal to the current King won't retaliate against the truth? Our own resources are scattered, as it is just to keep Eren, Historia, Fury and Pastor Nick safe. If it's a coup you're planning, Sir, then we all have a job to do.
Levi is capable enough, though I propose that I gain favour with those who print propaganda. It's a start. But right now, we must continue as normal. Like all is normal." Hange then rubbed her temples, eyes narrowed as even with someone with her standard of intellect was struggling for compromise here.
"I have more tests to run on Eren soon, also. To see if we can find out just how he controlled all those Titans. I refuse to accept it was just a heat of the moment thing. It has to have something to do with the type of Titan he is."
Erwin nodded. For Eren was still the key to all of this, in his eyes. One-path opens that could lead him to the truth about the Titans but something ends up blocking the way. An obstacle that needed to be dealt with in the sake of giving the people a real leader. But what of Fury? What did she mean to him, truly? The Commander couldn't allow personal emotion drive his planned gamble, but he worried his dream and perhaps all the gambles yet to come, will in some way end up hurting Fury. The man could definitely admit she meant a lot to him, but that was personal and unprofessional.
"Oh, so you're Hange's lab rat now, are you?" Fury antagonised Eren, as she stood with folded arms within the mess hall they were all currently eating in.
"I volunteered!" Eren spat back, clenching his fist. "What is your problem?!"
"You, evidently." She responded sarcastically, rolling her eyes. "Still think you're special?"
"I saved everyone out there, did I not?!" Eren asked, his eyes full of anger. "What have I ever done to you, little miss angst?!"
"A part from Hannes. And not to mention that Ymir is still missing." A low blow. Even for Fury herself. She truly couldn't explain why she had such a dislike towards Eren.
Eren himself gritted his teeth, launching up from his chair to only end up looking down on Fury herself, who still stood with her stoic appearance.
"Would you two just stop it?" Armin begged. "We should be together, not fighting!"
"Ah, let them argue!" Jean encouraged, grinning. "Saves me from kicking his ass again."
"And just when did you do that?" Sasha asked, smirking as she spoke with a mouth full of potato.
"May be you just weren't around to see it!" Jean snapped back, only to receive more sniggers from the likes of Connie and Sasha.
"Hannes didn't die for nothing!" Eren bellowed.
"Well he kinda did…" Fury muttered. "What exactly did his death bring? You unlocking your inner Banshee at the convenient time of his death itself?"
"Are you saying it's my fault he died now?!"
"Yeah. I'll say that was your fault. Try not getting kidnapped like a damsel and then may be people will stop dying."
"That's enough!" Exclaimed Mikasa, though she was only pulled back down by Armin. Though her deep glare remained fixated on Fury herself.
"You think any of us are special?" Fury asked out loud. In the near corner sat a quiet Historia. Raising her head slightly, being pulled away of her thoughts on Ymir. Though the young blonde still appeared tired and somewhat lost. Her eyes distant yet she was listening to everyone's conversations.
"People only cheer the likes of you Eren, for being a Titan, not for being you. The real you. It's the same for me too. Like any of you here would give a shit if I were just as average as you all are. People want us for what we can do, not who we are as individuals. So stop acting like a god damn hero when people are still losing their lives because of us both!"
"Have you always been so damn negative, woman?" Connie spoke out though received no answer from Fury. Though this was out of the blue, even for Fury. But she was all too aware of the movements from Military Police lately. She couldn't help but feel that her own secrets that she's lived with for so long will eventually be brought to the surface.
"Get some sleep. All of you." Fury then ordered, looking back at Eren. "Princess here as some science lessons with Hange tomorrow."
She smirked and left the Mess Hall. Some wanted to laugh at her comment; others found it insulting for Eren's sake.
"She's got some nasty attitude on her." Jean pointed out as he watched her leave. "Eh, I kinda like the woman for that."
"That's because you can be just as aggravating as her!" Eren snapped his glare now on his own comrade.
"Is that so, huh?" Jean laughed. "Bring it on, Eren!"
"I got all night, pal!" Eren deflected as the two launched at each other leaving the likes of Mikasa and Armin to just sit there and debate on whether or not they should intervene.
"Well… if it gets it out of their system…" Armin sighed, watching the weak brawl in front of him.
