Armin's POV

"Rise and shine, boys!" Connie said loudly enough to wake us. He opened the blinds of the window that made me squint my eyes.

I sat down and stretched my arms while yawning. I have to say that I had a good sleep.

"You gotta learn how to wake people up properly, Connie." Jean grumpily told Connie while removing the blanket covering him.

"I'll take that as a good morning" Connie replied while changing from his pajama. Reiner has also woken up and greeted us good morning. Then someone knocked on the door.

Connie opened the door and there was the Azumabito soldier, standing.

"Good morning, lads." He said. "I hope you had a good night sleep."

"I can guarantee you we did. These guys don't want to get out of the bed." Connie jokingly said that made the soldier smile.

"That's good to hear. I went here to tell you that your breakfast is ready. Miss Hange and Annie is on the dining table already, waiting for you guys. I will leave now so you can prepare."

After he left we started to prepare ourselves. Change clothes, comb our hair, wash our face and brush our teeth. We quickly get in the dining room to join Commander and Annie.

"We're sorry to make you wait, guys." I apologize. Commander Hange just smiled and said " No problem, it's good that you guys got some rest."

"Sit down now so we can eat our breakfast." Annie suddenly talked.

"You seems to be hungry already, Annie." Connie started teasing Annie. Annie just glared at him so he then stopped.

As we eat, Jean suddenly asked.

"What time will we arrive at Hizuru?"

"The Azu guy told me we will be there before lunch. So maybe 2-3 hours from now. "Commander Hange answered while stuffing sausage in her mouth.

"Azu?" Reiner asked, looking confused.

"I think it's short for Azumabito." I answered.

We continued to eat after that. After eating, we do our own things to pass time. After a few hours, the guy told us to get our things and go to the deck.

"Whoa, I can see the island now." Connie said, he looks excited.

"Yes, that's our destination, Hizuru." The soldier explained. "You will be greeted on the port by Miss Kiyomi herself and some of our alliance. They will be very excited to welcome you."

"That's not surprising. Kiyomi is a very sweet woman after all." Commander Hange replied with a big smile. She seems very fond of Kiyomi.

I just stayed silent while staring at the slowly nearing island.

I don't know how to feel. I'm excited but also nervous. I gulped as we approached the port. The soldier is right. Kiyomi is there. I immediately got more nervous now.

This woman gives me undending shivers.

"We're here." The soldier suddenly talked. "I officially welcome you to Hizuru!"

"Thank you." We said in union while bowing. It was a nice trip and this guy took good care of us.

We get off the boat and faced the group in front of us. Some people gave us a flower necklace while smiling and welcoming us.

"Commander Hange!" Kiyomi greeted the Commander while hugging her. "I'm so glad you received my letter and decided to come here."

"I still need to thank you for all the things you've done to help us. " Commander replied.

" Oh, you know what? Let's go to the town now! Join me in the vehicle, Hange so we can talk more!" Kiyomi offered. Then there comes the vehicle that she was talking about. We all gasped in awe when we saw it.

"Whoa! It's so shiny and elegant!" Connie exclaimed, he's right. I have never seen anything like this in my whole life. It's amazing.

"It's huge as well." Jean second. He also can't stop staring at the thing.

"I appreciate your amusements. This is our new in our inventions. As you all know, we make a lot of things like this and the rich people loves it. " Kiyomi said proudly. " They loved our last version of this but someone requested to make it more spacious and bigger, so he can take the his family with him."

It's amazing how they can make anything with the power of money.

"Anyways, let's go!" she said as she enters the vehicle.

The interior is as amusing as the exterior. We just sat there in awe while waiting to get in town. Kiyomi and Commander Hange talks nonstop on the ride.

When we reached the town it was so loud and crowded.

"Whoa, what's happening here?" Annie asked.

"I'm so sorry for the noises. We are currently having a festival to thank our gods to the successful harvest this year." She said. "So there's the band and the people are dancing, singing along and having fun. You can watch some events later even at night"

"That sounds fun." Commander Hange said.

"Anyway, we're here on the Azumabito Headquarters. Right here at the center of our town."

We got off the vehicle and Kiyomi invited us in the said place. It's big and very bright. The lobby looks elegant and there's people in formal suit left and right.

"Is this where we will stay?" Connie asked.

Kiyomi chuckled.

"Oh, no. You see this is our workplace." She explained. "I'm only bringing you here because I know you're excited to see him."

Captain Levi!

We all got quiet. We're nervous. I know Commander Hange is nervous as well, hoping that Captain doesn't hate us for leaving him.

"We will see him now?" Commander asked. She sounds nervous just like what I expected.

Kiyomi smiled and stopped.

"Yes. He's in my office. Which is behind this door in front of us."

"WHAT?!" Commander suddenly shouted.

She's really nervous.

"Oh god, I'm sorry for shouting. I'm just really nervous." Commander apologized. I patted her back and said it's going to be fine.

Kiyomi opened the door just enough to show herself.

"Levi, you have visitors." Kiyomi called the Captain.

We entered and he was not facing us. He was sitting at a swiveled chair.

"I heard some shouting. Are those the guys who want me to teach them how to fight? If yes, please tell them to lea-" Captain swing the chair to face Kiyomi and then he stopped talking. "Hange? Everyone?" He asked, looking confused as hell.

"LEVIIIIII!" Commander Hange shouted while there's tears on her face. She hugged the confused Captain. The captain seemed to snapped out of his confusion and then pushed Commander on her face to escaper her arms.

We all laughed.

"It look's like you didn't changed at all, four eyes."

"I can say that to you as well." Commander said while releasing Captain from her arms.

"Yeah right. Say that to the big scar across my face." He said.

It stayed. Of course it would. It's really awful. I'm happy he's still alive and well. I thought.

"You're still good looking as ever, Captain." Connie said with a big smile on his face. Captain just sighed and smiled.

"So, I'm guessing the two of them are allies now." Levi said. He's referring to Annie and Reiner. Annie looks stoic as ever, while Reiner just looked at the floor.

"Y-Yeah. We can explain everything you've missed when we got to the house." Commander Hange said.

That's going to be a long chat.

"Well, I'm glad that you're now all reunited." Kiyomi suddenly said. She's been watching us greeting each other for a moment now.

"It's all thanks to you, Kiyomi. I owe you Levi's life." Commander Hange took Kiyomi's hand as she thank her.

"Yeah. They treated me nicely here. Thank you for that, I guess." Captain Levi also thanked her.

Kiyomi just smiled. She seemed touch by the words she received. Then our eyes met. I felt shivers.

I immediately shifted my eyes away from hers.

I really can't stand her.

"Why don't I escort you guys to the house you will be staying?" Kiyomi broke the silence. "Levi's been living there after he recovered."

"Yeah. I never understood why would they gave me such a big house with so many rooms. I guess it's because you guys will come here eventually." Levi said. We all walked out of the office.

"Everyone," Kiyomi called. "I have to apologize. I have to stay here so I will have my people escort you. I remember I have something important to do."

Kiyomi called some people and ordered them to assist and accompany us to the said house. They get our bags and luggage and load them into the vehicle that we rode earlier.

"Is there any comfort room here that I can use?" I asked Kiyomi.

"Dude, just hold it till we get in the house." Connie said while trying to drag me outside.

"I can't really hold it anymore" I insisted.

"Don't say that with a straight face man. We are about to go."

"Yeah, Armin. It's a little embarrassing for Ms. Kiyomi." Jean said.

"If you want you can go first, I know Ms. Kiyomi wouldn't mind if I follow you guys after." I said then turned to Kiyomi. I stared at her. Even though it pains me.

"It's alright. I can escort you to the nearest comfort room." Kiyomi said. "I'll have my people send you to the house after, too."

"See? It's alright." I assured Connie. He then let go of my arm.

"I bet you just want to watch the event later."

"That's not it, Connie." I chuckled. Everybody was on the vehicle now besides him. "They're waiting for you now. Go."

"Okay, fine!" Connie said.

"Connie! Let's go!" Annie said looking pissed at Connie.

"Damn, you in hurry?" Connie is teasing Annie again.

"I'll hit you." Annie threatened Connie, making him shut his mouth.

They bid me goodbye then closed the door of their vehicle. After they left Kiyomi talked.

"Now, let me escort you to the comfort room." She said while smiling.

I just stared at her.

"That's not it huh?" She chuckled. "It seems like you really want to talk to me, Arlert. Is something bothering yo-"

"You can cut the act now, Kiyomi. They're not here anymore." I said. I finally said.

"Hmm. I'm not acting. I just didn't know you want to get to talk about it. Get straight to the point already if you want to then."

"I want to see her."

Her smile vanished and she's just silent.

"You just arrived here. You can see her nex-"

"I said, I want to see her. Right. Now." I said while glaring at her. " And really? Next time? We're running out of time, Kiyomi. I didn't came here to have fun"

"I know that already." She looked serious. She was silent for a few minutes.

"Fine. I'll let you see Her Highness now. Follow me."

So then I followed her. We get in a much smaller vehicle and started to drive away from the town.

"This car is much faster than before." She said, now smiling. "We'll be there in no time."

"Is her location that far?" I asked.

"Not at all. But we need to get there quick if you don't want your friend thinking that you have stomach problems." She then laughed.

This woman.

*Ten minutes later*

"We're here." She said. "She's there. In the castle."

"A castle, huh."

It's not an ordinary castle, it looks like a fortress made out of stone and wood. Looks simple but the materials used looks very expensive and high quality. The structural design is also different from usual castles we used to see.

"Well of course. Royalties always lived in one right?"

While still inside the vehicle, we entered a big gate. We passed a long way towards the front of the castle before finally getting out of the car.

This whole place looks like something out of a fairytale book.

"Welcome to the Shogun Castle." An elderly woman greeted us. She bowed and Kiyomi gestured me to bow with her, so I did.

Kiyomi introduced me to the woman and she introduced me the woman as well.

"Where is Her Highness , now?" Kiyomi asked.

"In her room, as usual." The woman answered. "She never leaves her room. Only if she will take a bath or a short walk."

"As long as she's not stressed." Kiyomi said seriously. " Don't go too hard on her, just like what I ordered you to."

"Yes, Ms. Kiyomi"

"You can go. Prepare the dinner of Her Highness. Me and Armin will take it from here." Kiyomi ordered. The woman left and we entered the castle's big door.

After we climb 3 stairs cases, it seems that we have finally reached the top floor of the building.

"Really? Her room is on the top floor?" I asked Kiyomi in disbelief.

"It's much peaceful and quieter here. Plus a special room is only in this floor."

Special room?

We stopped in front of a door. I'm assuming this is her room.

"So, are we going in her room now or what?" I asked ipatiently.

I can't wait to see her. I've been waiting for a long time.

"I'm afraid she's not still allowed to see you." Kiyomi said.

"What?! Are you kidding me right now?! We came here just so I can see her and now-"

"Well, I did not say that you can't see her." She butted in. I am confused right now. "Her room is the next door. The door of the special room I was talking about is this right here, in front of us."

She opened the door and we both entered. There's a big glass on the wall where we can see the other room.

"This, right here, is a two-way mirror. Here it looks like glass, but on the other room, it's just a big mirror on the wall." She explained. "Also, this room is soundproof so she can't possibly hear us."

I walked closer to the said mirror. So I can see her clearly.

She's sitting on the bed. She's in a white dress with ruffles. Her jet black hair reached her waist, but it still looks shiny and smooth. Her pink lips compliment her pale skin. Her bored, black eyes are staring at the horizon over the window.

She looks like a goddess.

She then suddenly looked at the mirror. Stood up and looked at herself. But to me, it looks like we're in front of each other.

Tears run down on my face as I saw her whole face. The scar from her right cheek tells me that she's real. That she's alive.

I've missed you, Mikasa.