"How should we approach this? Let me see. Think of it like we're wrapping up a nice gift for someone special." Hanji says as the group is helping her set up nets and barrels as Alexis watches Erwin talking with Historia a little ways away.
*Timeskip*
"Crap that thing is still coming." Alexis says seeing the cannons being fired at the titan have done no good as it is now holding onto the wall with its hands.
"That wasn't enough." Erwin says as the titan then uses its hands to pull itself upright before its innards then spill out on top of the walls causing the soldiers to scatter while the citizens see the titan as they then panic and flee for safety. Eren who is now in his titan form then pushes gunpowder down the throat of the titan after firing barrels at the titan making it lose its grip and explode from the gunpowder before Historia then finds the nape and cuts it through finishing off Rod Reiss's titan. Alexis then spots Historia falling runs over to her catching her before placing her down on the ground as a crowd comes over.
"The titan's been destroyed." A soldier says.
"Hey you okay?" A man asks as Alexis shifts to human form before helping Historia to her feet while people in the crowd are asking questions.
"It's okay. My name is Historia Reiss and I am your rightful queen." Historia says.
*Timeskip*
"Hey! Come back here!" Historia shouts as she is playing with some kids as Alexis is watching.
"Cute isn't it? She really has taken to the role of Ruler." Hanji says as Alexis nods.
"That she has. The villagers really love her." Alexis says as she smiles.
"Hey could we talk for a moment?" Hanji asks as Alexis looks at her.
"Uh sure Commander. What's up?" Alexis asks.
"Alexis I've been thinking about something. Especially more since you let me know how much you care and worry for me." Hanji says as she smiles causing Alexis to blush.
"Oh uh it's just because we're a team. It would be weird not to care." Alexis says nervously.
"Come on now. You know what I'm talking about." Hanji says as Alexis sighs.
"Okay. You caught me. Just please don't be mad. I know we're supposed to keep things formal so I will try to back off and won't bring it up again." Alexis says as she looks down.
"You will do nothing of the thing!" Hanji says as Alexis look at her in surprise.
"Huh? But what about Erwin telling everyone to always keep things formal?" Alexis asks confusedly.
"He's actually okay with this. Told to fess up to you honestly. Before something happens that won't give us the chance to tell each other how we felt. But he is okay with it because we always put our jobs first before worrying about each other personally. And we work well together as well." Hanji says.
"Wow. Never thought I'd see the day Erwin wouldn't be so formal with our work." Alexis says as Hanji chuckles.
"Me too. But I don't want you to hide it because I feel the same about you. I have for a while. Just never said anything because I wasn't sure you felt the same." Hanji says.
"You don't have to do research there to find out. I can tell you the answer is I feel the same too." Alexis says happily.
"Good. What do you say we go on a little ride together? Just the two of us? I got some running to do before the ceremony. I'd be really happy if my girlfriend would join me. If you want that position that is." Hanji says as she smiles.
"I'd be happy to have it." Alexis says as she smiles before leaving with Hanji.
