"All the titans, they're coming in so quickly…" Jonathan stated as he looked at all of the titans running in. Most fo the abnormals got away, because of the fact that they would just run past them. Mikasa tried to stop them, but there is no way that she alone can take all of those abnormals especially if they are running away from her.

Mikasa landed on a branch, and Jonathan looked at Mikasa. He wondered, if they were dating or that kiss was just a good luck kiss… but he was also wondering why the hell he was thinking of love at a time like this. They were on branches and so the titans couldn't climb up trees they could only jump, which was rather easy to avoid. Jonathan landed right next to Mikasa and just looked at her. "Jonathan focus." Mikasa said not even turning to look at Jonathan. She had no idea what he was doing, but he was going to get himself killed and that was the last thing that she wanted to happen.

"I was checking in on you… sorry…" Jonathan said as he was slightly hurt, he was hoping to talk but… he was acting stupid right now. He could talk all he wanted after the mission, and he knew that. Jonathan sighed and then looked at the titans down below. He saw one jumping into the air and then he grabbed onto the tree… the titan was climbing… soon all the titans started to climb around the trees.

"Jonathan, you will get yourself killed…" Mikasa said now turning her head to Jonathan and looking at his facial expression, his eyes were wide and he was sweating a lot. Mikasa turned her head to the titans who were climbing now, and she looked down in anger and dismay. The soldiers now had to be even more alert because now they weren't safe on the trees.

Jonathan noticed a faint signal of smoke in the opening, black smoke. An abnormal made it through? Jonathan realized something, the female titan… was a person. There was no way that she could've navigated through the forest that quickly, unless… she was a human following them and then transformed at the last minute. That is the only thing that made sense! Well to him.

The sound of the flare filled the air. Everyone was shocked by it, Eren looked back at the female titan and wondered if he should transform at this moment or should he wait. He figured he should wait, he probably didn't need to use his powers hell he was with the Levi squad they have the best people in the world there is no way that they could die!

Eren looked forward as Levi continued to ride his horse, "Remember what your mission is." He started, Eren looked at the Levi Squad as he said that. Staring at Petra first who had her eyes wide open, Petra wasn't ready to die. She knew what her mission was, hell everyone in the Levi squad knew what there mission was. "Protect this little brat at all costs."

Protect him? Eren looked at all of them as they seemed to nod in agreement, they couldn't. At all costs? Eren realized all the pressure was on him and felt a slight sinking in his chest, he was the only hope for humanity. The only titan, and if he would die. Then it would be a rough ride for humainty, speaking of titan. The female titan seemed to be focused on the Levi squad, if she really just wanted to eat she would've ate the people who were defending the forest. Eren paused, how did the female titan get past the scouts who were guarding the forest. The scouts were basically everywhere! How could that happen!

Flashback Year 850

"Jonathan you have been staying in the bed for a while what's the matter?" Eren asked looking at Jonathan as he was laying all over the bed, Jonathan had the covers on him and he didn't even get dressed he still had a undershirt on and rather big boxers on. Jonathan sat up removing the covers and looked at Eren.

"Can we really do this?" Jonathan asked looking at Eren, his face looked concerned. Eren figured Jonathan needed a bit of motivation, or something… This was his 3rd time missing training. He wasn't going to get cut, but Levi was sure going to hammer into Jonathan.

"Jonathan get up you're acting stupid you never do this." Eren said looking away from Jonathan.

"You don't understand, you have powers. You can defend yourself. You can transform into a Titan, what can I do?" Jonathan asked. "Another question, are there more of you?" Jonathan got up and slightly fell onto Eren, Eren caught him. Jonathan's legs had been in that bed for a few days, and he still didn't feel alive or rested. Eren could see it in Jonathan's eyes he needed to get up, if you sleep all the time you're always going to be tired.

"I don't know, I barley know my own powers. Also you can't keep on doing this!" Eren said as he pushed Jonathan back, Jonathan only went slightly back as that happened because of his size. "You can do stuff, most of the cadets cannot do!" Eren shouted at him. "You don't know how strong you are Jonathan, think of Mikasa," Jonathan's cheeks went red as he said that. "Think of Armin… Think of everyone on the team that you care for, Sasha, Conny, Reiner, Bertholdt!"

"I'm sorry… You're right." Jonathan said shaking his head. "Levi's going to kill me." Jonathan said putting on his pants rather quickly and then buttoning up his shirt. "By the way. Training was canceled today?" Jonathan asked.

"No." Jonathan's eyes widened, Eren would be late.. Why the hell was he here. "I exited, just to get you. Also I promised Levi to get you, so come along quickly!" Eren ended his sentence with a smile, and Jonathan quickly put his stuff on. He swiftly followed him, Eren heard Jonathan's stomach growl. "You haven't eaten for the past days have you?"

"It's a habit. I'll be fine." Jonathan said jogging ahead of Eren. Eren stopped for a moment, something about Jonathan. He liked, maybe it was his friendliness the way that he smiled at everyone. Maybe it was the fact that he was human, some people were so one sided and showed no emotion. The way that Jonathan had been working, anyone could be under extreme stress and could just give up one day.

A few weeks later

Jonathan was cleaning up the whole barracks, as his punishment. He was almost done though, he was happy that he got this alone time. But he heard the door open, and turned his head. "The door says do not distu-" Mikasa was standing in the doorway, her scarf was off. Jonathan felt so embarrassed as he looked slightly down. "I'm sorry. Mikasa." Jonathan looked at her. "How are you?"

Mikasa walked in and looked around at the cafe, spotless. She was surprised, even the Levi squad wouldn't get it this clean. Mikasa put her hand on the table and looked at the crates, even the crates which were normally dusty were clean. "This place. It's extremely clean." Mikasa noted as she looked at him and Jonathan felt his cheeks light up as she said that.

"You want to talk after this?" Jonathan questioned as he continued to sweep. What haven't they talked about, they basically talked about everything and still found things to laugh about. Well, Jonathan found things to laugh about. Mikasa didn't laugh, he didn't get a smile out of her… Well he couldn't, get a smile out of her. But he did get a lot of blushes.

"You always want to talk.." She said not putting her scarf over her face, that was something different ever since Jonathan took off her scarf showing her blush. She never really hid it, but she did want to talk about it. "Why did you take off my scarf?" She suddenly asked as Jonathan looked back at her.

What was he going to say? He looked directly into Mikasa's brown eyes, he remembered the conversation he had with Krista. Jonathan didn't get a straight answer from her though, she said that Mikasa had 'mixed feelings' Krista didn't want to give it away so quickly. "I wanted to prove something Mikasa." Jonathan said. "Prove that…" Jonathan quivered slightly. He put down the broom and then looked down at Mikasa, "Are we dating." He asked bluntly.

"I don't know." Mikasa said, "I have to protect Eren to. I can't catch feelings for another person because- what would I do if I lose you," Mikasa asked looking up at the bigger man.

"You have Eren. Lean on his shoulder," Jonathan mentioned as he rubbed his head, he didn't want to die but if he did. Mikasa had choices she was a very beautiful girl.

"You're not going to die on that expedition," Mikasa started to say something but Jonathan cut her off.

"You don't know that. Mikasa, but… I'll try. I'll try my hardest. For you." Jonathan said as he then picked up the crates. "Thanks for the chat again, I always enjoy our little talks." He said as he then walked out with the crates feeling happy and feeling satisfied.

Now

They continued to ride on horseback as the female Titan chased them, Eren felt her getting closer with each and every step that the female Titan took. Eren sometimes fel t like the horses were going slower, Eren saw as multiple reinforcements show up. Killed, only to be killed. The reinforcements came quicker than expected, but the female Titan was much to strong for them. It's like she knew what they were going to do, he was tired of it. He looked at his hand and then pulled up his sleeve, out of the corner of her eye, Petra saw it. "Eren! Please, don't do that. We have this handled don't worry!" Petra shouted.

"No. Let Eren do what he wants to do." Levi didn't even have to look back he knew what was happening and trusted Eren with his decisions, not fully but Levi knew that he had the power it was his power not theirs. After the tests with Hange, he believed that Eren knew the consequences.

Petra looked at Eren, she knew that she could do nothing but she wanted Eren to make the right choice, Eren looked back as another soldier was smashed against the tree. Eren seeing all of the blood on the trees as the female Titan kept on charging towards the group. Eren looked at his hand again, he could stop it right here and right now. Although he did have a question, what was the female Titan after. Was it after him? She must be…

"Hurry up." Levi ordered as he looked at Eren, he was taking to long now. More people could die if he hesitates. Eren kept on riding, he hid his wrist and kept on riding as he looked down in shame. Petra was happy, that Eren trusted them.

Levi wondered, how the other rookies were faring, they were defending the forest making sure no Titans got in. Levi wondered if the Titans could even get into the forest. They were rather big, but there were big openings in the forest of course they could fit in. Levi looked around, no Titans so far except for the female Titan that was chasing them.

Just a few more minutes.

"How's your gas Sasha?" Jonathan jumped onto a tree as the sweat dripped from his nose and he wiped himself down with his sleeve as he looked at Sasha. Titans in the area were gone, but there were still some seeping in. Sasha looked at Jonathan, she didn't really do anything considering that she was scared from the last Titan encounter. But… She was surprisingly good at navigating in the forest. Jonathan was surprised but felt like it was slightly foolish considering she used too much gas and didn't strike down a Titan.

"Good. Surprisingly." Sasha mentioned as she looked at Jonathan slightly smiling at him, Jonathan smiled back at her and then Jonathan looked at his broken blades. He still had two left and he was pretty sure that there was a base in the forest. He could be wrong though, he heard stomping near him. Jean and Conny were on both of his sides.

"These people don't know what they are doing do they?" Jean questioned as he looked at Jonathan.

"Guess not, it's weird it's like this is normal. The generals don't seem really confused with the news. Also, these are Titans we don't know what these creatures do. They are extremely unexpected, just like that female Titan who quickly made it through the group." Jonathan commented as he remembered that female titan was porbably up there, he didn't know how. But, he had a theory, he didn't want to share it with everyone because everyone might think he is crazy. But one person might not think that he is crazy.

Jonathan jumped over to Armin who was sweating and breathing hard as he took a swig of water. Jonathan put his hand on Armin which caused Armin to jump slightly. Armin always was scared of Jonathan slightly, because he always touched his shoulder for some odd reason. It made him feel slightly uncomfortable, but… when he turned his head and realized that it was Jonathan Armin felt okay. "Yes Jonathan?" Armin asked looking at him.

"It is a person." Jonathan stated as he looked at Armin. Armin was taken aback by the bold statement, he thought about it. "Think about it, how did the female titan get that far without anyone noticing…." He asked looking at him as he sat down on the branch which was pretty wide. It could probably hold up to 20 scouts.

Armin thought about it for a moment, he looked back at Jonathan and thought he was right. But he wasn't 100 percent sure, he wasn't even sure that Jonathan was sure. Jonathan wasn't sure, it was just a guess. A hypothesis, it was probably right though. Considering that this titan was strange, and Eren was also a strange titan… could they be working together? No… Eren would never betray humanity. Or… could he?

"You might be right." Armin aid as he looked down at Jonathan as Jonathan was still cross legged and looking up at Jonathan as Jonathan smiled.

"You ever wonder… if Jonathan and Armin have something going on? They talk a lot…" Jean asked as he looked at Mikasa, Mikasa just looked back at Jean. She knew that they had to go further into the forest to prevent all the titans from getting any closer to Eren. "Mikasa?" Mikasa realized she was spacing out again.

"Yes they're friends." Mikasa stated the obvious, she never thought that Jonathan and Armin had something going on. Jonathan was just a very touchy dude and he always smiled at everyone. You would think that Jonathan had something going on with everyone. But, that did bring up a question… did Jonathan really have feelings for her… or was she just another one of his friends. No… why would Jonathan kiss Mikasa if he had no feelings. Why was Mikasa thinking about this now. She had plenty of time to talk with him after the expedition. Speaking of Jonathan she looked at him and he was messing up the hair of Jean and Sasha.

"Hey! Come on! Deeper into the forest!" One of the generals shouted as Jonathan looked up and looked at the generals. Jonathan smirked as both Jean and Sasha and looked at their hair messed up.

"You guys look ridiculous." Jonathan joked as he then used his ODM gear to get deeper into the forest.

"God dammit…" Jean mumbled as he looked at Jonathan.

"Well get him in training camp…" Sasha said as she fixed her hair and then followed Jonathan deeper into the forest. All of them were ready for the titans coming, now that they had Jonathan and Mikasa they felt close to invincible.

They had been riding for a good thirty minutes and Levi was surprised that the female titan still hasn't caught up with them, he might've spoke to soon though. Most reinforcements were dead, he turned around and saw the titan right on their tail. Levi picked up the pace and so did everyone else in the Levi squad. Suddenly Eren heard a huge sound and then continued riding as he looked back at the female titan. She… she was caught!

Erwin! He was standing right there, letting the wind blow through his blonde hair as he looked at the female titan. Eren looked ahead but he saw Levi move out of the way and then exit the formation… Eren looked back at them. Levi was now talking with Erwin. "Good job on bringing the female titan into our trap Captain." Erwin stated as he looked at the female titan. Levi sighed, knowing all of the lives that were lost today just to capture this female titan and hopefully find out who she is. The titan had their hands up in the air protecting her nape.

"The people who sacrificed themselves. Are the ones to thank…" Levi said as he slightly lowered his head and eyed Erwin. Levi was calm on the outside, but. He wanted to get whoever was inside the titan and kill them, whoever it was… Levi slightly gripped his blades. Ready to find out who this person was.