Scout HQ

Jonathan was looking around the area, the headquarters. The scouts headquarters, Jonathan was new to the area and he was looking around along with Mikasa. She had joined the scouts to, and was interested to see what was there unlike Jonathan she was jut looking straight ahead and Jonathan was looking at everything turning around and Mikasa was a bit concerned he might run into someone and then trip. "Jonathan…. Stop. Your going to trip over something." Mikasa stated as she said looking at him. As soon as she said that Jonathan stepped on a rock and then fell backwards onto the ground, Jonathan didn't hit his head but his back was in pain.

"Sorry Mikasa!" Jonathan stated as he held his back and then looked over at Mikasa who was just looking at him, she outstretched her hand and then Jonathan took her hand and then joanthan smiled at her. "Hey… you mind if I ask a personal question… I don't think you will have a answer for this… though."

Mikasa stopped and turned at Jonathan signaling him to tell her. Jonathan sighed and then thought about what he was going to say, was it going to be offensive? Or maybe it was just how Mikasa was…

"Why don't you smile?" Jonathan asked looking at her with a serious face. Mikasa was a bit taken aback by this question she looked at Jonathan and Jonathan knew he asked a bad question. "Sorry… that was un- I'm sorry."

"No. " Mikasa looked at Jonathan. "It's fine, it's just that stuff happened. You know my other mother was killed."

"Other… mother." Jonathan had to think for a second, he knew that Eren and Mikasa rally didn't look the same plus they had last names. He did know that Eren's mom died, he wanted to hear the story.

"I cant believe, I never told you." Mikasa said looking over at Jonathan and then putting the scarf on. "My mom was murdered, Eren's mom was killed. And I have been protecting Eren, because he is the last family member that is alive." She stated as Jonathan then put his hand on her shoulder.

"I shouldn't have asked, I didn't know." Jonathan said sighing. "I will help you protect Eren." He stated kneeling down and then looking at her smiling. Mikasa's eyes widened.

"No. you protect yourself Jonathan, I can protect Eren." Mikasa stated as she looked back at Jonathan and then put h hand on his shoulder, Jonathan felt her grip slightly tighten which caused Jonathan to blush deeply. "I want you to live a long life to.." Mikasa said.

"Well uh…" Jonathan blushed deeply as she said that she wasn't sure what to think of this, "We protect each other…" Jonathan said. "Especially if we are in the same squad." Jonathan stated as he looked at Mikasa. "Wouldn't you want that?"

Mikasa just turned her head in the other direction unable to meet jonathans gaze but whispered. "Yes…" Mikasa said feeling her cheeks light up, Mikasa didn't know why though. Jonathan didn't even notice, but Mikasa felt embarrassed which caused her cheeks to light up even more. "Come on lets explore more of the HQ."

"Yeah I heard Levi was going to be h-" Jonathan noticed her eyes narrow. "You know what! Maybe meeting Levi shouldn't be on your list of things to do!" Jonathan said rubbing the back of his head as he then continued walking with Mikasa.

Mikasa looked around, no one was around. It was actually very barren but something told her if they went in they would be greeted by scouts welcoming them. Or at least conversing with them, "I know you're lying." Mikasa stated.

Jonathan turned his head swiftly. He was lost, he had to think for a second before he said anything. "About?"

"What you mean tto say… when we were about to die… it wasn't I appreciate you." Mikasa said, suddenly Jonathan felt the wind stop. How did she know that, like at all Jonathan looked at Mikasa and wondered what she was going to do he wondered if she felt the same way… what Jonathan meant to say was. 'I love you' But he couldn't bring himself to do it for some reason.

"Then what did I mean to say?" Jonathan challenged turning his whole body towards Mikasa. Jonathan believed that she didn't know, or was making a bold assumption.

"Well Jonathan…" Suddenly the door opened, Jonathan and Mikasa looked at the door and then they both blushed out of embarrassment as they saw one of the Levi's squad. Oluo, he looked old like in his early fifties maybe. It was surprising that this man could move so quickly, Jonathan wondered about retirement.

"What are you two doing out here?" Oluo asked as he stepped out looking at both of them.

"Uhm nothing… uh… Mr…" Jonathan didn't know his name at all, he probably should've because Oluo looked extremely pissed off because of that fact.

"My name is Oluo… Oluo Bozado. And I am the greatest cadet in the Levi squad…" He stated smiling, "You may bow."

Jonathan bowed but Mikasa brought him back up which surprised him. For such a tough and stoic girl she was extremely touchy. Oluo seemed to appreciate his bow and so he didn't seem to mind Mikasa's ignorance towards him. Suddenly a orange haired girl walked out of the HQ.

"Oh my goodness hi! Oluo what did you tell them?" The orange haired girl asked looking at the man as Oluo just blushed slightly and looked back at the orange haired woman.

"So he's really the best in the Levi squad?" Jonathan questioned looking at the orange haired woman.

"Don't believe anything that Oluo says, he isn't really a reliable source." The orange haired woman stated as he looked back at Oluo who looked extremely embarrassed about what he had been saying to the cadets. "My name is Petra, you can come to me if you need to talk or need any help!" She stated smiling at both Jonathan and Mikasa. Jonathan didn't care what Petra said, he honestly thought Oluo was a cool guy and he thought he looked slightly cool and confident.

After that whole conversation with Oluo, and Petra. Jonathan and Mikasa went off to find their other friends. Jonathan looked at Mikasa as she walked down the street, what was she going to say and why didn't she say it now… weird… Jonathan wanted to confess his true feelings for her but… he had a slight feeling that Mikasa might have some feelings for Eren the way she says his name. But Jonathan has noticed, that Mikasa does say his name in that specific way to. Jonathan noticed her cheeks were turning red.

"Jonathan." Mikasa turned to look at him and Jonathan blushed as he saw Mikasa look back at him. "Do I have something on me?" Mikasa also had a gut feeling that Jonathan liked her, honestly. She was starting to feel some kind of way towards him, but she didn't want to rush things because Eren obviously isn't interested in her so she didn't want another chance to mess things up. She felt like she was to clingy with Eren, but Jonathan didn't seem to mind all the touching and all the walks that they went on and all the conversations they had. Still, she didn't want to risk it.

"Yes! There was a slight bug on you Mikasa!" Jonathan stated, he decided to be bold and ask a question because Jonathan was a person who liked to take big risks. "What did you think… I meant before we died?"

Fuck, Mikasa didn't know what to say for that. She had it all planned out before, now she didn't want to go through with it because she was afraid that Jonathan would reject her. But Jonathan was staring at her, Mikasa figured that it was a sign that Jonathan might be interested in her! She still didn't want to ruin a friendship. "I-" Suddenly Eren and Armin came over.

"Jonathan! Mikasa we have been looking all over for you guys! What have you guys been doing?" Armin asked looking at both of them, Mikasa thought that she was saved and she could go off with them. Jonathan still wanted a answer, but he didn't want to come off as desperate.

"We have been exploring the place together." Jonathan commented as he looked at both Armin and Eren. Armin had a slight smile on his face and Eren had a look of excitement on his face, "I take it you two are enjoying yourselves very much." Jonathan stated.

"Of course! Thanks for asking, you guys hear about the expedition that we are going on?" Eren asked eagerly as he looked at both Mikasa and Jonathan.

"Yeah, I have heard, and… it's coming up rather quickly what did they say about your titan powers? Like what are they planning to do." Jonathan asked looking at Eren.

"Actually they are going to d some tests on Eren, he wants you to come with him." Armin stated as he looked over at Eren who looked back at Armin rather shocked.

"No! I don't need his supervision!" Eren stated as he looked back at Armin.

"Can I come Eren?" Mikasa asked looking at Eren.

"No! Mikasa! You want to follow me everywhere!" Eren stated, Jonathan didn't think it was a good idea for Mikasa to go with him either because of the fact that they would be cutting into Eren and trying to make him turn into a titan. It wasn't the wisest idea to let Mikasa come.

"Mikasa…" Jonathan looked at Mikasa with a certain look. "Come over here for a minute." He stated as he started walking with Mikasa quickly as he looked back t Eren and Armin who continued to talk with them. Mikasa looked at Jonathan and crossed her arms. "Mikasa, you know they're going to be cutting into Eren, I don't think that it is the wisest idea for you to see this happening to Eren."

"Well, I trust you. Can you go with him and make sure they don't try to execute him." Mikasa said looking at Jonathan and slightly swaying back and forth slightly.

"Sure Mikasa." Jonathan said, awkward silence followed and then Jonathan rubbed his arm. "I'll see you later right?"

"Of course, Jonathan. We are in the same military branch." Mikasa said extending her arm and then balling her hand up in a fist. Jonathan gave her a fist bump having a slight red tint cross onto his face, Jonathan realized Mikasa had the same red tint only it was more less visible. "See you later…."

Jonathan and Eren walked up to the area where they would be testing on Eren. Jonathan was only slightly worried. They wouldn't execute Eren, they already had an agreement plus it would be stupid to try and execute humanities only hope. People seemed slightly surprised by Jonathan's presence, Jonathan saw Oluo and waved at him. Oluo scoffed, and then Jonathan realized the other scouts. One man had black hair and was rather tall, another man was blonde and he had his hair in a ponytail. Jonathan waved at both of them and they happily waved back, seems like they weren't like Oluo. Another woman ran up to them, she had brown hair and looked A LOT like Sasha but with glasses on. She looked super excited.

"Eren! Are you ready to begin your tests?" Was she drooling? The woman saw Jonathan out of the corner of his eye and Jonathan had to admit this freaked him out a lot, just her gaze was slightly unsettling. "Who's your friend?"

"Oh. Jonathan, this is sector commander Hange. Commander, this is Jonathan he will just be looking over what's happening today. Don't worry he's a scout." Eren said, Hange grabbed the hand of Jonathan and that surprised him… a lot. He blushed out fo embarrassment as the woman's grip was surprisingly strong she must be extremely eager to start. Mikasa probably knew this woman and that's why she asked Jonathan to go with Eren.

"Nice to meet you Jonathan!" Hange said shaking his hand and then slightly messing up his long hair, "Alright Eren are you ready to start?" Jonathan looked at his hand to make sure no drool was there. Fuck, there was a bit of drool. "Jonathan just sit with the other scouts for now alright?" Hange asked looking at Jonathan, he didn't mind he could get away from Hange, she wasn't a bad person but she slightly scared Jonathan.

Jonathan awkwardly sat with the other scouts the blonde was the first man to say something. "So your one of the new scouts?" Jonathan really didn't want to talk especially since he didn't know anyone. He was extremely shy in situation like these and usually kept to himself, damn he wished Mikasa would come with him everywhere… just so they could talk… or… Armin and Eren. Eren was busy now, and Armin didn't come with them he had no one to talk to except these scouts.

"Y-Yeah… my name is Jonathan." A stutter happened as he said that and he blushed deeply because of it, the other scouts noticed and realized he was visibly worried and embarrassed.

"You can relax, we aren't captain Levi we aren't going to make you run or do anything!" The blonde haired man said. "Jonathan? Whats the last name?"

"Rhodes." Jonathan figured that they regonized his name, but they didn't look that old how could they know his father. Well… Oluo might know his father…

"I've heard that last name before, Shadis keeps on talking about a Rhodes. I don't remember where from though, by the way that guy is Eld. My name is Gunther." Gunther extended out his hand and then shook his hand, Jonathan was still rather uncomfortable around these people but he didn't know why.

"You don't have to be so uptight, just be cool around us." Eld said as he looked at Jonathan with a chill smile on his face, well they did seem like they didn't do much. But Jonathan's job was to keep an eye on Eren,

He looked over at the well that they put Eren in, he didn't realize that captain Levi was right there. Man. Was he small, he was smaller than Hange Jonathan felt the captain looking over at him even though he was small he was rather intimidating. Jonathan realized they were looking down the well and shouting something, was something wrong? "My job is to keep an eye on Eren." Jonathan stated as he slightly got up and looked over at the things that were happening.

"You his body guard or something?" Oluo asked looking at Jonathan.

"No. I'm just his friend." Jonathan said.

"That's good! That's companionship! That's great! You are already learning to bond with your friends!" Eld said, he seemed extremely happy about that. Jonathan didn't know why he figured everyone in the scouting branch would get along.

Jonathan saw Eren get out of the well, his hand was all cut up from the biting. Jonathan wondered why the hell didn't it work, he did it before. Maybe he just couldn't control his powers, maybe he didn't know how to use them properly. Or maybe… he lost them? Eren sat down with Jonathan, it was still awkward because Jonathan wasn't comfortable around these men. But he was concerned about Eren, "What happened?"

"I couldn't do it…" Eren mumbled as h looked over at Jonathan, Jonathan seemed to be slightly upset but not that upset. At least he wouldn't be thrown into harms way.

"It's okay." Jonathan said as he messed up the hair of Eren, Jonathan looked over. Petra was bringing them food. "Cheer up at least we can get some food." Jonathan said with a small smile, Eren couldn't smile back he couldn't believe that he had failed the one thing that would probably make him useful in this world and he couldn't do tit.

When the food came they were given some forks and spoons to eat with. Jonathan looked at ren's now banadaged hand and wondered why didn't his titan powers work. They should've work, in the battle of Trost Jonathan saw Eren bite himself. It didn't make any sense to him. Jonathan grabbed his fork and started to eat, Eren grabbed his spoon and then Jonathan felt some electricity. "What the… oh!" Jonathan shouted jumping backwards and then seeing a cloud of dust. Eren had transformed into a semi titan…

Jonathan saw the scouts bring out their weapons and Jonathan protected Eren, Eren's hand was obviously stuck in the titans flesh. Jonathan spread his arms out and looked at the scouts. "Rookie! Move! He's dangerous!" Oluo shouted as Jonathan saw the swords out.

"No! He isnt dangerous!" Jonathan shouted as he knew his job was to protect Eren at this moment and nothing more. Why didn't the scouts understand, Eren was on their side. He wasn't trying to hurt any of them! Jonathan knew if anything went wrong he would probably be cut down with him. Unluckily for him he saw the captain walking up, he would for sure be cut down along with Eren for transforming without permission.

The Captian did something surprising though. He came alongside Jonathan. "Calm down." He said looking at all of them, Jonathan looked at Hange running over towards them. Hange was shouting and jumping as she saw Eren transform, she put her hand on the titan flesh.

"Commander!" Jonathan shouted out loud looking at Hange as she pressed her hands into the hot flesh. Hange shouted out loud as she looked at her hands, not in pain but she was excited. Man was this woman loud…

"How did you do it Eren? Was it hard? Did it hurt?" Hange asked a load of questions and Jonathan wondered if this woman was crazy or sane because it sure looked like she was slightly crazy.

"Jonathan." Jonathan looked around to see who was talking to him, he didn't see anyone. But then he remembered, he looked down. Jonathan standing at 5'11 couldn't really see Levi if he was right in front of him. Levi had to look up at him. "I congratulate you on not losing your calmness. But next time, when Eren transforms without permission and goes rogue. You kill him. Understand?" Levi asked looking at him.

"Y-Yes… Captain." Jonathan stuttered as he rubbed his arm. Jonathan thought about the upcoming expedition, and he didn't want to kill Eren even if he went rogue.

Evening

Jonathan came back to the barracks and was greeted by Mikasa. "Jonathan. How did today go." She said in her regular stoic tone.

"I couldn't wait to get back. I didn't know those people at all Mikasa, you should've been there. They wanted to kill Eren, because he transformed at the wrong time. They know that he is a child and.." He sat down. "... can't control his powers very well." Mikasa sat down with him. "I protected him though."

"That's why I trust you Jonathan. Thank you." Mikasa said giving him a hug causing Jonathan to blush deeply but he embraced her back.

"No problem Mikasa…" Jonathan said back as he hoped that she didn't see the blush on his face, he pulled back and so did Mikasa. They both looked up at the sky at the stars.

"You ready for the expedition?" Mikasa asked.