Chapter 12: Heartbreak, Glory, and Unholy
(Mikasa's Pov)
The streets became a war zone. How ironic? The raven haired assassin uses her ODM gear to fly through buildings. She noticed a familiar face at a pile of rumbles. Gabi Braun was removing the destroyed house. Mikasa landed on the ground to check on her.
"Gabi? Are you ok? What happened?" her tone was worried for the young girl.
"Mikasa? Mikasa, you're here. I'm glad you are here. I need your help. The bomb destroyed this neighborhood and my parents and auntie are under the pile. Please help me to get them out." Gabi ran to her and hugged her tightly. The young girl was in tears.
"I'm glad that you're not hurt." Mikasa hugged back to comfort her. "Of course, I'll help you. We'll get them out."
Gabi gave a faint smile and let go of Mikasa while resuming digging on the pile. Ackerman goes to lift up the heavy ones. Soon, they saw three bodies. Gabi's parents and Reiner's mother.
"Mom and dad! Wake up!" The brunette cried out. They didn't respond. Gabi checked their pulses, but as she feared none of their pulses was detected.
"N-no my parents they can't be dead?" the girl sobbed from realizing her loss.
"I'm so sorry, Gabi….you shouldn't feel the loss of your parents." This breaks her heart. Just seeing Gabi grieving, it hits her home. Then both girls saw a small movement. They glanced to see Ms. Braun groaned in pain. "G-gabi? My niece, shouldn't you be with your comrades?" Ms. Braun coughs from struggling to breathe. Her blood spat out from the coughs.
Reiner's mother feels her legs crushed. Her lungs had collapsed from the big chunks crushing her chest. The older woman barely hangs on to her life. She knows deep down she only has a few minutes left before Death takes her away.
"Yes, yes I'm here auntie. I have my friend, Mikasa. She will help you and we'll go to Reiner." The little girl held her aunt's hand carefully.
"Mikasa? Mikasa Ackerman? Girl, come here so I can take a good look at you." Her voice was wheezing. Mikasa obeys the dying woman.
"It's nice to officially meet you Ms. Braun. I wish we had met in a better circumstance." Mikasa stared at the older woman.
"You are a beauty. My son must be lucky. Tell him I love him. I don't think I would make it soon." She coughed again.
"No, don't say that. We'll get you out of here and find a hospital to treat you. You can leave Reiner alone along Gabi. They need you." Mikasa trying to encourage her things will be ok.
"You silly girl. I have not much time left so let the dying woman say her final words." Ms. Braun chuckled weakly.
Gabi's tears shed more from hearing what her aunt had said. Mikasa was struggling not to shout and convince her that she needed to be strong. This feels familiar when Carla Jaeger was crushed under her home until a titan saw her and ate her. Now. Mikasa cried because what will she tell Reiner? That his mother died and she couldn't do anything about it to save her? Oh god, she wants to shed blood on the ones responsible. How many people's lives need to lose in order to win a war and have peace? Could for once the world be beautiful enough to enjoy it?
"Auntie! Don't leave me...and Reiner….I can't be alone. Soon all of you will leave me." Gabi screamed in agony at the thought of losing all her family members. As a warrior trainee, she will be under responsibility of the military.
"My sweet warrior please listen to me. We'll be in your heart to protect and guide you, just remember that. I love you so much and your parents love you very much. We are all so proud of you for your accomplishments." She said.
Mikasa listens to the conversation between aunt and niece. Then Ms. Braun began to speak to her.
"Mikasa, promise me you will make my son happy...his feelings for you are deep. If you have no feelings for him, give him a chance. He is a good man and honorable." She pleaded.
"I already...we confessed how we feel about each other. I promise to be there with him until his time.." The Asian woman made her promise.
"I'm grateful to hear that. I may not get the chance to see my future grandchild, but please give my son a child. This is my dying wish and take Gabi under your care. She deserves to have a better childhood. Promise me, Mikasa." Ms. Braun gasped for air until she drew her last breath and passed away.
"I-I p-promise, Ms. Braun." Mikasa's tears fell and closed the older woman's eyes. Gabi cried on Mikasa's chest while the raven haired woman held her tightly as both cried.
After they calmed down, both females got up to start heading to find Reiner or Armin and Annie who had arrived at night time from the other side of the world.
"Let's go find a cousin or my friends." Mikasa grabbed a gun for Gabi to use it. "You know how to shoot right?" She asked.
"Gabi nodded. "Yeah, we learned from our training." The little girl grabbed it and held it like a true soldier.
"Alright, use it when necessary. I don't have a lot of bullets, but we'll find one on the way." Mikasa watched the girl then both begin to walk away from the grim scene. They need to survive this hell. Mikasa will protect Gabi with her life. That's a promise.
(Eve)
Since the day at the festival, both Eve and Eren had a hard time keeping their hands to themselves. Everything felt like those romantic traveling movies. She felt like in a fairytale. Eren was perfect in her eyes. All they did was walk around the town and have those crazy love makings. Everything was great until rumors of an attack at the capitol. People prayed for the safety of their loved ones who lived there and the queen.
Both couples were laying on the bed thinking their own thoughts. "I think I have to leave." This made Eve glance at him.
"Wait what? Leave where?" Eve frowned.
"Into hiding before these new enemies come find me." Eren already begins to get up and gather his clothes.
"Why would they want to find you? Eren what did you do?" The brunette woman sat up.
"That's confidential." He said.
"So that's it then. You're going to leave and pretend this didn't happen?" Her grey eyes began to get watery.
Eren had his back facing her. "Yes, it's was fun while it lasts, but I need to focus on my purpose."
Just hearing his words, breaks her heart. How could he be so cruel? All those sweet words and promises were nothing but lies. It may be short but it felt like their relationship was longer than it seems.
"Please Eren...don't leave. Whatever your purpose is, we can do it together. I need you...I want you." She got up to go in front of him to stop him.
"Eve, don't make me do this the hard way." To be honest, this is killing Eren also. He wants to protect her from what is coming soon. Those few weeks since their first meet, slowly they were falling for each other.
"Take me with you, please. I can't be without you. I know it's so soon but I'm in love with you." Her tears kept falling. She gripped on his shirt.
"I know you feel what I am feeling too. You love me as much I love you. Don't break my heart please, my love." Her lips already started to leave kisses on his neck and lips to show him how much he means to her.
Why is she making this difficult? If he takes her with him, she could get killed. He prefers to have her alive and safe. Of course, what he was doing is hurting him too.
Damn it, she is going to hate him.
"Eve stop this now." He grabbed her wrists to have her away from him. "At least have dignity." His tone became cold.
"Why? Baby, don't do this to me." Her tears fell hard.
"Forget what we had. There was never us. I was just a lonely man who wanted comfort on my bed." Her heart dropped from what he said. All long he was using her to satisfy himself?
"You jerk! How can you do this to me? I opened up my heart for you and you just take it? So you have never loved me like you claimed? How dare you play my heart you asshole?" She began to yell at him. This pain is too much. She was a fool. Eve had fallen into the same trap as her previous relationships. She thought he was different, but clearly was too dumb to see the signs.
"Don't take this too personal, Dollface. I am a man with needs and your body fulfills that. You should consider using your talented skill into a professional business. I hear whores make a lot of money if they are exotic and talented." He smirked to make this act work.
Eve gave a glare that's so familiar to him. The only ones who pulled it off are Mikasa and Levi Ackermans. Before he was about to say more, his cheek was stinging from the slap she gave him.
"I hate you. I hate you so much; yet I still love you, you bastard!" The heartbreak was too much for her. She falls on her knees from her body trembling with so much emotions.
Eren glanced down at the woman he loves dearly. He can't believe this was the only way to keep her safe and away from him. What he was about to do is placing his palm on her forehead. Since She has Eldian blood in her veins. He can erase her memories of him and their heavenly time together. It's for the best. Maybe one day he'll have her back.
Eve tried to remove his hand away from her, but she felt a static on her body as Eren erased her memories of him for good. After the deed was done, he walked away leaving her with a blink look.
"I'm sorry...I love you, Eve." He whispered low enough for him to hear as he exited the room.
When Eren left her alone in the room, Eve stared at the door where he exited. What he did know, Eve still has her memories of him. After all Ackermans are immune from the power of the Founding titan. Her true identity was not Eve. Well, it's her middle name. Her true name is Natasha Eve Ackerman and her grandparents are Historia Reiss and Levi Ackerman. Yeah, Eve came to the past...accidentally. The most reckless thing she ever did was fall in love with the Earth devil aka Eren Jaeger.
(Historia)
The young queen was on a loveseat while the maids did her hair. She was already bathe, dressed in her white wedding dress, and had done her makeup but lightly.
"Your majesty, you look so beautiful. Your king will be pleased." One of the maids said.
No no can they just shut up. He is not her king. He will never be her king. That belongs to Levi. He is her king, the king of her heart. The one thing she was grateful for was that her son had escaped safely. At least, she can focus on trying to escape or kill him. Oh Walls, she misses her sweet little boy. Barely a few hours born and already the queen is separated from her baby. She misses Levi so much. Soon, she will reunite with her boys to be as a family they are meant to be.
"All ready, my queen." Another maid said with happiness while another one grabbed a mirror to show how she looked in the reflection.
Historia glanced at the reflection, but felt unamazed. She hated it. This was not her dream wedding.
"I see." Her tone was mono and uninterested.
Before one of the maids said something, a knock on the doors appeared. One of them opens the doors. "Is the bride ready? His Majesty is waiting at the altar along with our guests." The messenger said.
"She is ready now." The door opened wider for the man to enter.
"Your majesty, it's a pleasure meeting you in person. You are a beauty that rivals Our three goddesses. I'll be your escort to the citadel. Our King is awaiting his queen." He smiled from meeting the Queen Historia.
Historia gets up. "Let's get this over with." She walked to exit the room which the man quickly followed her behind.
When exited the palace, another machine cart or what these invaders called a car was parked in the pathway of the palace ground. It's similar to the other car that kidnapped her from the Orphanage property.
The gloomy bride hesitated to enter the vehicle as the backseat door was opened for her. For a woman that just gave birth, she was holding herself together. Even with makeup it doesn't conceal her pale face. Historia felt scared, but her escort gently pushed her in.
"Your majesty, we must go quickly. It's improper to make the guests wait for the bride taking too long." he said.
Historia felt tears fall from her eyes as she slid into the car. The man gets in after her and closes the door. The car begins to drive to downtown plaza of the city of Mitras.
As she stared at the window from the car, the view was like a nightmare. Fallen soldiers laying on the ground dying. The streets were covered in blood. Some civilians were in distress from the scene. Smokes coming out of a few buildings. The queen began to breathe in and out panicky. Why? Just why, must there be good men and women dying in vain? This is not the reign she wants to be a part of. A true ruler will put their people first instead of their personal agenda.
"Why...why is he so cruel? This nation is already worrying about another war but with Marley. My people shouldn't be suffering. Nobody shouldn't." She looked down. The blonde haired woman couldn't look at the scene.
"I agree, but we must preserve our strength so you can rise up and bring peace again." The man said. He tries to comfort the crying woman.
"You're not one of Evans' loyalists? Or Templars?" Her blue eyes glanced at him.
"No, I'm an assassin that's undercover. I'm on this mission when Mentor Miles and the rest of the brotherhoods arrived on this island many months ago. He assigned me to join the templar as a spy. Don't worry Queen Historia, I informed the Mentor that you're alive and well." The assassin said.
Her eyes widened with hope. "Tell me...is my son safe? Did Commander Hange have my son in custody?"
"The prince is safe, my queen. I received a message from the mentor before they departed to their hideout." He reassured her.
A sigh of relief came from her. Her little angel is with the people she trusts. She wonders if Levi knew their son was born. Has he met him?
"What about Levi? Has he met his son yet?" She said.
"No, the captain left around 3 am to get to you in the morning." He sighed and shook his head. Historia nodded and felt sad. He probably doesn't know what's going on yet? Or maybe he does and is on a rampage.
The car finally stopped. She looked at the window to see the entrance of the citadel where the wedding ceremony will take place.
"I don't want to go.." Historia whispered.
"I'm sorry your majesty...I don't want you to go in there too, but keep up the appearance as an obedient queen until we strike. I promise you it will be long." He encouraged her which she sighed in understanding. She has to do this. For her son, for former comrades, for her friends, for the people of Paradis and for her husband, Levi.
"What's your name if I may ask?" Historia waits for someone to open the door since it's protocol and also she doesn't know how to open this metal fancy cart.
"My name is Reginald Garcia, your Majesty, but Reggie it's what most called me." he said.
"Thank you, Reggie for reassuring me. I need that. I don't know who to trust at the moment." Historia glanced at the assassin.
"No problem your majesty. I wish you luck." He gave her a smile.
Historia nods and the door is open for her. She grabs another escort's hand to get out of the car. Few armies guard her as they lead her to the main double doors. Finally the doors open and she takes one last breath. The queen steps into the citadel to wait for her doom.
As she enters, all eyes are on her. The citadel is full of people. Carefully she notices very familiar noble families. She doesn't know whether they betray her or they were forced. Historia stare at each one of the nobles and priests because once she holds her power as queen, they will answer their loyalty towards her. If any signs showed their betrayal to her and the government and people, all hell will lose.
The music church sound began and everyone stood up. The bride slowly walked down the aisle. This time she held her chin up. She will play her part then when the time is right, she will strike and bring them down.
(Levi)
Levi reached the city of Mitras. He noticed the streets were being cleaned up from an attack. There were guards that were not from either military regiment. His instincts were telling him to stay hidden. The captain avoided the guards passing by to patrol. He got to the headquarters to notice, no one was there. It was empty. Thank god, he knows where to go if something like this happens. Quickly, Levi led his horse back out of the city to find the hideout.
The area was surrounded by trees as he galloped through the forest. It took Levi twenty minutes to reach his destination. In his view, a cabin appeared. The raven haired man could see people there. Most were the assassins but he saw Four- Eyes there with a tiny human that she's carrying. Why did they bring a baby with them? What are they babysitters?
He was finally at the cabin. The short man got off his horse and had the horse being tied where food and water are already displayed for the horses. Commander Hange glanced to see Levi here.
"Levi! I'm glad you're here. A lot has happened in 24 hours." She was interrupted.
"Hange, I know shitty things have happened in the capital, but I just got back from the Orphanage. Those bastards burnt down the property. Luckily, most of the children had escaped and hid, but they killed off the adults. H-historia was taken and...I need to find her. She's in danger. The baby….I can't fucking lose them. I swear I will kill them all." He felt his anger arise again. Then the crying of the baby stopped him talking.
"I understand your pain, Levi but we have someone undercover keeping an eye on the queen. Please try to calm down, your kid can sense your anger." Hange looked at the baby who was still crying.
"Shitty Glasses, what are you talking about? My kid hasn't been born yet. Historia is still pregnant." The captain was confused. He stared at the baby.
"Well, she gave birth in Lord Evans' estates. One of the girls who works for the midwife sneaks your son out because he's in more danger. So Levi, meet your boy, Atticus Ackerman. Isn't he a cutie? He looks like you only with Historia's blue eyes." She showed the baby to Levi.
He glanced at the baby to notice those familiar blue eyes. They are definitely Historia's. He can't believe it; his child is here. His heart gave a squeezed feeling for missing the birth of his son. Wow, he has a son. Now Levi doesn't know what to do.
"Atticus? I-I don't know where to start." He said.
"It's ok, you can start by carrying him. I think he senses you're his papa." Hange carefully placed Atticus on Levi's arms while the baby stopped crying.
"See he wants his daddy." She grins while watching Levi cradling his newborn son.
Levi was lost in admiring his child. He and Historia had created this innocent angel. He will do what it takes to protect his son. As a new father, Levi is scared of screwing his kid's life. Atticus starts to smile and let out a cute giggle. Hange felt her heartbeat with joy. This is one of the rare moments seeing Levi smiling. She is happy for her friend as another good thing was given to him.
"Atticus, my son...I'm sorry you were born in this shitty moment but I will promise you. I give you the best life you deserve. You and your mother will have the best life I'll give. I love you; be strong." The captain has leaned closer to kiss his son's tiny forehead.
"Zoe...do you know where my grandfather is? I need his help to send Atticus away from this island." He looked up at his friend and commander. The commander rarely heard him calling her by her first name.
"Yeah, he's inside. Let's go in and talk about sending Atticus to America." She walked back into the cabin which Levi followed her while carrying his child. Levi doesn't want to be separated from his child. He just met him. As the war just started, his boy is not safe here. He won't risk his son's life.
William was busy on his laptop. He was in contact with Shaun on Zoom.
"Everything is a mess here. It's technically a war zone. We're lucky enough to escape before we get amush." The Mentor sigh.
"Wow that sucks. I'm not surprised the Templars are capable of conquest. Do you plan to get more recruits? You don't have enough men and women to fight." Shaun said on the other side of the laptop.
"I have three of the new members, Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlet and Annie Leonhart; to go to Marley and get recruits or allies." Will said.
"Huh? One of them has the same last name as your grandson, Levi." Shaun said.
"Yes, she's a distant cousin of his. Marley is also being under attack too. The queen is the hostage of the Order. She just gave birth to my great grandson. Thank god there were some people who have a heart to help escape the boy. He's now safe and sound with us." Will hasn't had time to process what had happened. He was glad Hange is more alert on surprise attacks.
"Congrats on being a great grandfather now." The blonde man chuckled from the screen.
"Thank you. I hope Levi arrives soon." Just when he mentions his grandson's name, Levi and Hange enter the dining room.
"Oh neverminded he's here." The older man smiled seeing Hange and Levi especially holding Atticus in his arms.
"Grandfather, I need that favor I told you about if it comes to this." Levi said vaguely.
"Oh that favor. Of course, we can get a plane here to have Atticus escape. We'll need someone who can be trusted to take care of the baby." Will remember what Levi meant.
"As long it will get him out of danger." The captain stared at his son who's making cooing sounds.
"Excuse me, Levi. Hi, I'm Shaun Hastings. One of the best tactical guidance in the Brotherhood. It's a pleasure meeting you, Levi Ackerman. I can help out to make a safe trip for your kid." Levi heard the laptop talking and raised his brow at his grandfather in confusion.
"It's one of my fellow members of the brotherhood from America that I'm speaking to on my laptop." William explained which Hange's sparkled with intrigue.
"Wait, you can communicate far away with this laptop thing?" She goes behind Will to see a man on the screen.
"Can you? I don't want anything bad to happen to him. I'm putting him under your responsibility. Got it?" Levi was now on the other side next to Will while talking to Shaun.
Shaun was annoyed the way Levi acts towards him. Obviously, Levi doesn't care. He's itchy for using his blades on the templars, Lord PrettyBoy, and Zeke. Oh he has plans for both of them when he sees them.
"Oh don't mind Levi. He's just overprotective since he's a new father." Hange said to Shaun. The British man nodded and let it go.
"Will, just say the word and I'll get a plane to you guys." Shaun already begins to use his connections to find a good plane availability.
"Get a plane and we'll get someone taking care of Atticus." William said. Levi and Hange were focused on the baby.
Later as the hours got dark, few selected assassins joined Levi who had his son on his arm while riding the horse to the location where the plane landed at an open spot in the woods.
When they get there, the new father hops off his horse. He looked at a figure besides him.
"Blouse, you're in charge protecting him. Can you do that? You will have all the necessary things in his diaper bag. The rest of the stuff is at the location. I'm leaving my son under your care. I'm counting on you. If anyone threatens him or you, shoot them." He gave his orders to his subordinate.
She gave her salute. "Sir, I won't fail you."
He nodded and gave the diaper bag to her then his son who's asleep. Before both Sasha and the baby depart, Levi kisses his forehead on last time. He steps away from them as Sasha gets into the plane while holding Atticus. The captain watched the plane leave and the area became silent.
It's for the best Host. Our offspring will be safe. Let's focus on getting our mate back. I'm drenching for vengeance.
"Tch. Let's go." Levi orders the rest of the crew to get back to their hideout. His eyes glowed silver. He kept hearing the mumbles Iapetus will do to Zeke and Prettyboy.
(Reiner)
They made it into the base hospital where Pieck is now being treated for her gunshot wounds. The rest of the small group were waiting outside.
"Thank god, we made it in time to save Pieck." Porco sighs in relief.
Reiner agrees with Porco. He doesn't want to lose another comrade. He didn't imagine this war will be against their favor and it's not just them being invaded, Paradis and other neighboring nations are being invaded by these hungry conquerors. The Marleyans hadn't felt this helpless since the Eldian Empire. This time it's not their descendants it's these unknown groups called themselves the Order of Templars.
At least, they know the identity of their invaders. If Reiner can find any surviving higher officials, maybe they will consider to ally the Paradis and these other groups called the Brotherhood of Assassins. They know more about the templars. What Armin and Annie told them was both factions were hidden from the world. It's difficult to find information about these two societies. They are considered ancient since the dawn of humanity. Not everything that they knew of their history was true. The Marleyan Warriors had a hard time grasping these new facts. All their lives, they were taught the history of their ancestor's sins and how they need to atone from the past mistakes.
"We need to find a higher up at least in these bases." Reiner said.
A Marleyan soldier ran towards the group. The man was in his prime 20s. He glanced at Armin and gasped. "Deputy Chief Braun, we were looking for you. Lieutenant Romos has summoned you. By the way, why is the Paradisan devil here?" He glared at Armin which Annie was ready to act in order to protect her lover. Yes, Armin is capable of protecting himself, but she will not risk it.
"He's here because he along with another Paradisan have valuable information to deal with our new enemies." He glared at the Marleyan soldier. "As of now he and Mikasa Ackerman are under my protection as Deputy Chief of the Marley's Warriors."
"I see very well, I'll let my superior make his judgement. Come, he doesn't have patience at the moment, and you can bring the rest of the group with you." He turned around to head back.
Reiner and the rest of the gang started heading in that direction. Once they reached where Lt. Romos is located. The man was in his 40s with heavy dark under eyes. His wrinkles were visible from the stress and weather made him aged too fast. Lt. Romos was busy looking at a map while being surrounded by the remaining of the troops besides the ones fighting at the frontline protecting their base.
The Marleyan soldier saluted his officer which Lt. Romos turned around to stare at the soldier. Not that far, he saw Reiner, Porco, Annie, and Armin entering the strategy room. "Ah Deputy Chief Braun, I'm glad you're alive. I'm sure you understand what's going on. We don't know this foreign invaders, but they were hiding under us for a long time to ready to strike. We found out our leaders who were assigned at the shoreline base are dead. It's just you and I." Lt. Romos grabbed a paper to hand to Reiner. "Here before Commander Hugos died, he left this last order towards you. I suggest reading out loud for the troops to hear the Commander's final wish."
Reiner nodded and took the paper and read what it said. He was shocked at what his late commander's order was.
Dear Deputy Chief Reiner Braun,
The council and I have hereby to grant you honorary citizenship as a Marleyan. You and your family will be treated as citizens with military benefits. For your loyalty and service to this great nation, Marley. As now you're an honorary citizen; I, Commander Hugos of the Marley army of all regiments anoint you as my successor if I died in action or incapable of acting as commander. For any soldiers speaks out or disobeys your commands; they will be labelled as traitors and be held in trials under a suitable sentence as decided by you and the councils. I wish you farewell, soldier. You and our fellow comrades bring pride in our nation.
Sincerely,
Robert Hugos, Commander of the Marleyan Army.
Silence took over. Reiner doesn't know what to say or do. He actually did it. He and his family are safe. They are granted as citizens. What's shocking he's now the commander of the whole nation of Marley's armies.
"I- I don't know what to say…" The blonde Eldian was processing what he just read.
The soldiers mumbled at what was written. Lt. Romos now salutes the new Commander. "I'm at your service sir. My platoon is under your commander. What's your first order." He gave a smirk at Reiner. Around Reiner and Romos, the rest of the troopers salute. "We are also at your service, Commander sir!" They shout with pride.
Reiner nodded in acknowledgement for their fealty towards him as their new commander. "My fellow soldiers, I'm honored to be your commander. I will lead you into victory to drive these invaders out of our great motherland. I promise you, if you die in battle your families will be set for life for the loyalty and dedication to this country. Things will change especially in a time like this. We all have a common enemy. Today we are one army, not as Marleyan-Marlyan, Eldians or half-Marleyans. Today we are the Marleyans. Protectors of our nation, our families, and our beliefs. Are you with me, soldiers?" Reiner raised his fist up. Everyone raised their fists along.
"Yes, sir. For Marley!" They chanted.
"The first thing we need to do is Lt. Romos, to step closer." The lieutenant did as he was told but was confused where this was leading.
"As today, I'm promoting you to General since you're the last high up officer of our military. I know it's not much, but after the war you along several promoting officers will get a ceremony that you deserve. Congratulations, General." Reinier needed a new general for now. Since then their numbers have shrunk. This will do unless they recruit more. This army will break barriers of Eldians and Marleyans. Maybe this big step will help take the first step in diminishing segregation between Eldians and Marleyans.
"Thank you sir. I will bring honor to our military and nation." Gen. Romos salutes in respect.
"I need two soldiers with good penmanship and use our telecommunication." Commander Braun stared at the troops. Two hands raise to get his attention.
"Sir, I know how to use telecommunication and penmanship. The soldier said.
Sir, I can help him out." The other one speaks out.
"Alright, both of you go to the communication room and send messages to any surviving troopers from all over Marley and outside. Give them an update. One of you has to go to the frontlines to pass on the message that I will personally give you. The rest of you troopers are on guard and protect our base. You're all dismiss except Gen. Romos and Porco and Annie, Armin." Once he gave his order, the troopers left and the room was quiet with all five of them.
"Porco, since I'm the commander; I'm naming you my successor as Deputy Chief of the Marley's Warriors unit. Congrats, you have earned it." He gave a smile. Porco was flushed at the promotion he was given. "Thanks Rein- I mean Commander sir."
Reiner nodded. "Ok now that settles. General, I need you to pick some of your best soldiers, maybe like 3 or 4 to find Mikasa Ackerman and my cousin, Gabi Braun." General Romos salutes his commander and heads out.
Reiner sighs. He hopes this war will be the last. At what cause they keep this old centuries feud and fear between Marley and Paradis? No one is safe at the price of war, especially fuel by hatred and fear. Like what Mikasa said, all this started because of Templars and their ambition of ruling the world. This time they will stand their ground for a new beginning of peace for their children and their children's children to have a future.
(Nathaniel)
The Usurper awaits for his bride as she walks down the aisle. She may be beautiful, but her face is pale and her eyes look dull. The death of her brat had hit a milestone. Nathaniel is pleased the newborn had died with mother nature being involved. That beast she is so in love with will know he has nothing. His child is dead, Historia is his. The "king" will find the Ackermans and send their heads to his bride as a late wedding gift from. He will grin with joy when she sees it and scream from losing her precious Ackermans.
The cruel man notices Historia finally stands beside him at the altar. The high priest began to perform the ceremony. Nathaniel takes her hand, but she quickly rejects it by moving it away. The nobleman rolled his eyes. How childish of her? '
"You acting like this will not stop the wedding, sweetheart." His tone gives off a sweet but threatening. "So behave like a good bride. This is your happiest day." Historia glared with hatred towards him.
So he forcedly grabbed her hand. Historia this time didn't struggle and continued listening to the high priest.
As minutes turned to hours, both bride and groom were lost in their own thoughts. After all, the high priest's monotone can put anyone to sleep. Finally the good part begins.
"Do you Lord Nathaniel of House Evans take Queen Historia of House Reiss as your lawful wedded wife to cherish her, comfort her, and love her through sickness and health. Through good and bad?" The high priest said.
"I do." He grabs the ring and holds roughly Historia's hand while sliding the ring on her finger. Nathan glimpses at her as tears fall from her eyes.
"Do you Queen Historia of House Reiss take Lord Nathaniel of House Evans as your lawful wedded husband to cherish him, comfort him, and love him through sickness and health, through good and bad?" Nathaniel can read her face. She wants to say no. Of course, she doesn't have a choice.
"I-I...I...d-do." He hears her choke up from those two words. Her hand trembles when she slides the ring into his finger.
Once the rings were exchanged, the high priest said his last phrases to seal their marriage.
"With the power invested in me and the blessing of Ymir, Sina, Rose, and Maria; I pronounce you husband and wife. My lord, you may kiss your bride."
Nathaniel glances at his new wife then leans to give a kiss. Honestly, he can't stand the though of kissing her or anything like sex. In order to have heirs, he'll have to get over with. Maybe getting drunk will help to get it over that part later.
"As the law of our kingdom, Queen Historia will be stripped of her title. Lord Evans with your marriage with her majesty. I crown you as the new reigning king and his wife, queen consort. All hail King Nathaniel of House of Evans and Queen Consort Historia of House Evans. Long live the new dynasty. May the three goddesses and Ancestress Ymir bless you children and longing reign." The high priest placed the crowns on him first then on Historia. The crowd cheers and chants.
After the ceremony, there was a feast in the halls of the palace. The newly wedded couples were seated on the high table where everyone could see them. Nathaniel was sipping wine and chatting with other nobles and templars. His eyes glimpsed at the crowds. Some were eating and chatting while others danced. He spotted his lover dancing with someone. The new king felt a small jealousy. He may be the king but their society won't allow two men or women to have a relationship. He already finds it bullshit of their church practices. That's why he needed Historia. One to be the decoy and two to give birth to his heirs. Nathaniel couldn't stop staring at Gilbert. He's such a beautiful man. How he craves to have him here beside him and not this whore. The light brown man glances at his queen who was gloomy since their marriage ceremony.
Historia notices him staring at her and scoff. "Is there something on my face, my king?" Nathaniel blink as he swore she sounded like Levi Ackerman.
"Yes, with makeup you look like one of those whores from the Underground City. I'll tell your new ladies-in-waiting of not to put any on you." He said. Historia rolls her eyes and looks away to stare at the dance scene.
"I'm exhausted. I want to sleep." Historia said.
"Darling, could you wait for a bit longer? The guests came all over of the Three Walls to see us on our special day." He grins then gulp his drink.
"No." She said with a flat tone.
"Oh well, you will wait until I get tired." he said without a care.
She mumbles incoherently while sipping a bit of wine.
One of the higher ranking templar members began to speak. "Your majesties, may your marriage be blessed with abundance and fertility. And your reign brings prosperity. Cheers to the King and his Queen."
Everyone repeated. "Cheers to the King and his Queen." The crowd toasted to the rulers and drank their wines.
"Thank my friends and loyal subjects. As part of tradition, the queen and I will have our first dance as man and wife, king and queen. My darling queen, may I have this dance?" Nathaniel smiles while playing his sweet act around everyone towards Historia. She was contemplating as her eyes stared down at his hand. Finally, she gave in to take his hand to be led to the dancefloor.
The music starts and he places his hand on her waist while holding her other hand. They waltz around the dancefloor going along the music. The guests surrounded themselves around the dance floor to watch the king and queen dancing.
Nathaniel observes how Historia gave a blank expression as she went along this dance. Her dancing skill is flawless and graceful. For a bastard raised in a farm, he would have thought she was raised as a princess. Once the music was over, they stopped while the crowd applauded from their dance.
The crowned king had his eyes again on Gilbert, who now has an envious expression. Gilbert walked away from the scene. Nathan knows this is hurting him. He wants to go after him to hold and kiss him. He had explained to him this marriage with the whore was just for political movement to be officially king without having the chance of being removed easily. All he needs a male heir or two then he can discard her. After the consummation, he'll go talk privately with his lover.
Speaking of consummation, Nathaniel sighs and raises his hand up to silent the crowd. Little by little the place got quiet.
"It is time for the queen and I to depart for our final step to be man and wife." He grins. Of course, some whistles and cheer.
"So it's time for us to go, but don't let us stop all of you to enjoy the wedding feast! Servants serve more food and wines for our wonderful guests!" He ordered the servants and the people to cheer happily. Nathaniel grabbed Historia's hand to drag her out of the festival hall.
As they walked through hallways to reach the bedroom, the door opened but Historia was shouting to be let go.
"Nooo let go! Please, I don't want to do this. Don't make me." She was trying to pull her hand away. The guards closed the door. Now there are two of them in the dim light. Earlier the servants had the marriage bedroom prepared.
"Can you just shut up for once?" the king lost his patience and slapped his wife. She fell on the floor while sobbing silently. Nathaniel doesn't want to do this either but that's the price to be king.
"You need to get used to it. The faster I have my seeds in you, we'll not have to share a bed ever. I don't know why the Grandmaster templar wanted me to marry you? You are nothing. A weak girl; the bad seed of your father. The only foolish thing he did was to fuck your whore mother and let you exist." He rants to himself but Historia can hear him.
"W-why does the grandmaster want us to be married? He has no business in our nation's matters." She cried out angrily.
"Of course, he does because if it wasn't for him; I would not be king. Someone else would have governed our home. It should be the blood of King Fritz who should sit on the throne." The king glared down at her. Historia grabbed on the pole of the bed to pull herself up. Her body was exhausted and still sore from childbirth. She's lucky a fever or infection did appear then she would be knocking on Death's doorsteps.
Historia feels scared as she sees him finally making a move on her. He grabbed her to have him gripping her wrists then pulled her closer. "Don't make me do this the hard way, Historia." This is the first he called her by her name instead with insults. With her being surprised, he tries to take off her wedding gown but the layers were thick. Stupid women's fashion. Why do they always make it difficult to take it off and put it on? King Nathaniel begins to rip her dress since it's the last time she will one.
His queen noticed her gown was ripped down in the middle from the back and felt the breeze of air caressing her bare back. The dress slipped down from her body to leave her completely exposed to him. She quickly covered her breasts and crossed her legs to cover her intimate part. Her tears resume falling. She's now helpless and vulnerable for him to take advantage of.
Nathan stepped away to go pour a full glass of wine to gulp down. He needed to get drunk first. He finished his glass and poured another round. He sipped his drink and glanced at his nude bride who's still crying like a hot mess. This is getting old. Crying will not make it stop. He thought while finishing his second round. He felt the wine kicking in. Just when he turned around to grab the bottle, he could hear the door opening to see Historia wrapped in her ripped dress and opening the door. The king placed the bottle down to run towards her and pull her back into the room. He closed then locked the door. Now his grip was on her golden hair being dragged to the bed. Already, had her dress dropped on the floor. Her screams were heard probably the whole floor of the palace. No one will come since it's their wedding night. They must complete the consummation to validate their marriage.
"Stupid bastard. You just never learn do you?" He grabbed the dress to rip a long piece of fabric. He tied her wrist a bit harsh. He pushes her to lay on the bed, her tied hands are palace in front of her.
Historia was now struggling to be free. "I hate you. I hate you! I fucking hate you." She screams at him.
"The feeling is mutual." He said coldly but drunk. His hands started to undress himself until he's exposed too.
Nathaniel climbs on the bed hovering over her. He positioned between her legs, gripping tightly her thighs so she wouldn't kick him. The king began to thrust himself into her which her body became stiff. Historia closed her eyes so she could pretend it's Levi. Nathan keeps thrusting faster and hard to go deeper. He now moans and mumbles words. "Oh goddesses, what sorcery is this?" He said in whisper. His heart belongs to Gilbert. He was always attracted to him when they met, but Historia is a beautiful woman with a very desirable body and he would be a fool to not notice or take the advantage. Due in time, she will learn her place. He will just enjoy fucking her until her purpose has been served. It's such a shame, Levi Ackerman is not here chained up to watch his whore getting fucked by another man.
(Levi)
His grey eyes open from having a nightmare of Historia screaming for his name to come rescue her. He sat up from a chair. Since he came back from seeing his son being taken to New York City in America, the captain decided to take a small nap to have his anxiety be calm. It's like his instinct zapping him to go save her now. Screw waiting. Her life is in danger even Iapetus had been on edge growling to go save her.
What you dreamt? It wasn't a nightmare. It's happening right now, human..
What the hell are you talking about?
You know deep down you're looking through her eyes. We need to get her out. They have harmed our goddess. That weakling had defiled our mate. We'll give a slow and painful death.
So...this wasn't a dream? He actually had the nerve to touch her. That sick bastard! Historia just gave birth. Fuck it we're going to get her out.
Levi gets up to go put on his assassin outfit. He put his blades into their place then grabbed two guns for back ups. After he is ready, Levi gets out of the room.
"Ah Levi, grandson. I'm glad you're up. We have news. Armin, Annie, and Mikasa had sent more back up for us and Marley." William walked towards him. The older man notices his grandson is dressed to go on a mission.
"Where are you going? Our back ups will be here by tomorrow evening." He said.
"I need to go." He said vaguely to his grandfather. He doesn't want to explain why he's in a hurry.
"Go where? We need you. If this is about trying to rescue Historia, you know I can't allow you." The Mentor uses his authoritative tone. He dislikes using it on Levi. He can understand why his grandchild is agitated.
Levi hiss at his grandfather angrily. "I'm not gonna wait until something bad happens to her! I made a promise to my son that he will have his mother in his life. I don't want him to be growing up without a mother like I had. I am going and that's final." He opened the door and walked out leaving his grandfather with sadness as the old man feared something terrible would happen to his grandchild. He doesn't want to go through losing another family member.
A/N: Hello hello! So I'm sorry for writing more dark scenes. I promise you good things will come later. Warning: I don't condone to rape or any kind of sexual violence or any kind of abuses. So in other words, enjoy this chapter and let me know what you guys think? I love hearing your thoughts of each chapter. See you until next time!