It was early spring as the morning dew decorated the grass outside. Life within the walls had been calm and quiet. Things had returned to the way they were. The revival of Wall Maria was successful as residents have begun to make their return. With Wall Maria intact once more, agriculture had drastically improved. People started calling it a miracle.

Keith's accomplishments and heavy involvement has given him prestige recognition. He was like a celebrity, although he was no hero. The way he looked at it, he was merely just doing his job. He travelled to Shiganshina with his family to visit Lucas and his new family.

Within the last year Lucas had met his wife while in the line of duty. Farrah, was a resident of the Underground who had illegally travelled to the surface. Considering how those from the Underground are not allowed on the surface without citizenship, Farrah was cornered by the Military Police Brigade. Those who had cornered her were members of Lucas' own squad. When he received word about what was going on he immediately saw to the situation himself.

Upon his arrival he saw the poor woman terrified. Her face was dirty from falling in the dirt. The soldiers were prepared to detain her but Lucas put a stop to it. In Lucas' mind a person is a person no matter who they are or where they come from. They were a person with a soul and the ability to make choices.

He crouched down before her and asked her, "Why do you risk your freedom to illegally come to the surface?"

She laughed, "Freedom. You think that I have freedom? You're wrong, this is freedom. I can actually feel the sun on my skin. I refuse to go back down to that shithole and be treated like a rat or some thug. I just want a better life for myself and my son."

"That's enough out of you," one of the soldiers commented as he was about to detain her.

As the soldier stepped forward, he was blocked by Lucas' massive arm.

"That's enough," he scolded the soldier and turned back to the women, "What is your name?"

"Farrah," she replied.

"Well Farrah, welcome to the surface."

From that moment, Lucas was able to help her start a life on the surface. Although in the process he lost his status as a squad leader for disobeying military regulations. However, Lucas' compassion had rubbed off on his soldiers as others within the squad had started doing the same. Lucas had brought Farrah and her son Matthias to the housing units that Queen Historia had developed. Here they would be able to start a new life as citizens of the surface. In the process, Farrah would be able to earn their citizenships by working as a farmer.

Meanwhile Lucas had developed feelings for her. To him it was like love at first sight. Not long after Farrah and Matthias had moved to their new home, Lucas and Farrah were wed. The two moved out and moved in with Lucas in a new home within Shiganshina.

Keith and the others were excited to be able to see Lucas again after some time apart from one another. The two owned a fairly large farming house just outside of Shiganshina's inner gate. It was newly built and one of the largest houses within Wall Maria to be built.

Upon their arrival, they were welcomed with open arms. Farrah stood next to her eight year old son as Lucas was eager to greet his friends.

"There's my man!" Lucas shouted embracing Keith in a hug. "Robin, you're looking fine as usual."

"It's good to see you Lucas," she replied as the two of them kissed each other on the cheek.

"Uncle Lucas!" Sebastian shouted running up to him.

Lucas picked him up and lifted him up to his hip, "There's the little titan. Tell me, how old are you now?"

"Six!"

"Six! Wow," Lucas proclaimed with disbelief.

Lana was right behind Lucas and Robin with a large smile on her face.

"There she is, and who do we have here?" Lucas said with excitement as he put Sebastian down and reached for the bundle of joy in her arms.

"Lucas, this is Erwin."

"My, my, what a sweet little thing. Just like his mother."

"Oh Lucas, you remember my sister-in-law Alexandria?" Keith asked gesturing to the woman behind them.

She stood very tall for a woman. She was even taller than Lucas. Her brown hair was pulled back into a tight bun as round glasses sat on her face. Her dress concealed most of her body aside from her face with silver buttons going up from her waist to her neck. The dress itself was a dark mahogany a family color. Her expression was stern as a few strands of hair dangled to her chin. This woman was a fierce one to deal with. Robin is known for her quick wit and sharp personality, her sister was a different story. Alex is known for her strict mannerisms. If something isn't done by the book she wanted it all to be redone.

"Alex it's good to see you again," Lucas proclaimed reaching in for a hug.

"Don't touch me," She quickly snapped at him.

"Right, my bad," he apologized. "Well guys, welcome to our home!"

Everyone was able to reconnect with one another and strengthen the bonds that they have. Keith was able to relax and take a family vacation. However, due to his popularity within Wall Maria, he was unable to walk around without someone stopping him at least once.

Keith and Robin were taking a walk with one another within Shiganshina. They decided to take a look at some of the local craft stalls that had popped up. As they were examining a few of the items a sharp shrill could be heard from behind them. It was enough to shake their spine. The two looked behind them to see three eager young teens with wide eyes.

"You're Captain Aberdeen of the Military Police Brigade!" one of them shrieked.

Keith sighed but chuckled as Robin quickly blew them off and kept looking at the items at the stall.

"You helped with the restoration of Wall Maria," another cried out.

"It's nothing, and besides it wasn't just me. We wouldn't have been able to do any of this without the great efforts of the Survey Corps," he gestured to Levi.

They all stood before him with wide eyes. Keith shook their hands and they were all on their way.

"You seem to be popular all of sudden," Robin chimed.

"Well, Historia did make me the face of the restoration process with all of the public appearances and what not. It was bound to happen, and someone had to do it."

"Just don't let it all go to your head," she said raising an eyebrow as she made a purchase of a small necklace.

Throughout the day, people kept approaching Keith and asked him a variety of questions. He was happy to answer each one of them with great pride. Eventually, the attention was going to his head. Soon he found himself showing off his skills in front of a crowd. He promptly stood high on a table juggling knives as the crowd before him stood amazed and thrilled at the sight. However, it didn't take long for Robin to step in. She quickly got up on the makeshift stage and grabbed a hold of Keith's ear. She pulled him away from the crowd and the two began to make their walk back to Lucas'.

"I told you not to let the attention get to your head!" she shouted.

"Sorry, but I just can't help it. I am an entertainer after all."

"Not anymore!"

"Oh come, on where is your fun."

"You are annoying."

"Hey guys!" Lana called out breaking their arguments.

"Lana! Where's Erwin?" Robin asked.

"I left him with the others back at the house. Everyone went back for the day and they told me to go have fun."

"Fun, by yourself?" Keith questioned their motives.

Lana wore a big grin on her face as she looked over her shoulder. Keith followed her gaze to see Levi standing nearby looking at a stall.

"Now I get it, well don't have too much fun."

Everyone decided to take a small trip together into Wall Rose. With the large group they were lucky to find a place that will allow them to stay. Sebastian and Matthias were lucky to be able to share a room with one another as Keith and Robin were fortunate to have a room for themselves. This was the first time in six years that the two were able to actually be alone with no kid to really worry about.

While on their trip Keith couldn't help but to notice something. All around the town were large colorful posters. These were posters advertising the Odyssey Circus. Each poster was unique in design and featured a different cast member. Keith brought it up to the others and they were all eager to attend the show.

The group made their way to the fairgrounds excited to finally be able to see the show and what Felix has made of it. Lights decorated the area as food vendors were present. This was something new to them as they had not previously had food vendors before. Felix had brought in various people who were capable of providing a variety of snacks and beverages. This was another way for the circus to bring in some income as they were no longer completing any odd jobs that they had to do in Rhea. Instead of a stage like they had previously, they were welcomed to a vast tent that allowed for a variety of seats. On a platform there sat a few chairs for the musical accompaniment and singers. Large poles sat upright down below that held the tent upwards, but were also to be used for the acts. In the very center was a circular stage.

The show started off as they were all looking forward to what they were about to see. Felix stood before the audience in the very center. The blindfold he wore was black as his shaggy brown hair dangled in front. He wore a large smile on his face. His outfit was completely different as well. Unlike his normal white shirt and black pants, he wore a more whimsical outfit. His pants were dark blue in color and decorated with a gold trim. His shirt was a white button up with a dark blue tie. To match the pants, he wore a dark blue double breasted jacket. With black gloves and shoes and a black wooden cane he was stunning and confident. He grabbed a hold of his blue top hat and took it off with a bow.

"Ladies and Gentleman, boys and girls, folks of all kinds I welcome you to the Odyssey Circus. I am Felix Whitly your Ringmaster and guide to a night of thrills." he shouted with such a powerful voice. "What you are about to witness tonight are death defying acts, beautiful women, and things that are just plain out of the ordinary. We welcome you all with open arms, for tonight you are not just audience members, but you too are members of our family," Felix lowered his voice and bowed once more, "Welcome to the fantasy."

Keith was thrilled, this was not the same person that was up on the stage a year ago. He had grown substantially. This was just the start of the show and Keith was already liking what he saw. He looked over as he could see that he wasn't the only one. Lana's eyes sparkled at the sight and Lucas wore the biggest grin on his face.

"Ladies and Gentlemen let us start the show!" Felix shouted putting his hat back on.

The crowd began to cheer as many performers entered the arena. The costumes were colorful and bright. There was a variety of people all shapes and sizes who wore big smiles on their faces. The entire production was something to be thought of as a dream. Although there was still the feeling that this was the same old Sidonia Circus like Felix had promised, he had really claimed it as their own turning it into something new. It was a new beginning for them.

"Now folks did you like what you saw?" he asked as a curvy women stood by his side.

She wore a skin tight body suit decorated and colored in the same fashion to match Felix. Her long light brown hair was tied into a long braid that reach to her lower back. Her make-up was dark and glamorous emphasizing her eyes as if to match the dark blindfold that Felix wore. Her face was stern as she too stood before the audience with extreme confidence.

The crowd cheered as they awaited to see what was in store. Felix introduced the first act of the evening Lioness. A small petite girl ran out before the audience as they all cheered. She was bubbly and excited to perform. The girl looked to be around sixteen or seventeen. Her outfit was not like the other women's but something more like an adventurer.

She then directed the crowd's attention to the large caged mountain lion that was brought out. There were loud audible gasps from many within the crowd as they were concerned as to what was going to happen. However, the girl still wore a smile on her face. She reached down to the whip at her side as the helpers had opened the cage.

The beast was quick to jump out and give out a loud roar. Many in the audience were on the edge of their seats as the music began to play. The girl danced to the music never missing a beat as the lion jumped at her a few times. It was enough for Keith to stand up from his seat.

After antagonizing the beast enough she stood in the middle of the stage. The lion circle around her and pounced. Many in the audience screamed, but the girl was fine. She dodged and leapt grabbing the large lion and pulled herself on top of the beast. She sat and maneuvered around on the lion as if the lion was a trained horse. The crowd went wild as she waved to everyone.

The evening continued with a man and women performing a trapeze act. Afterwards there was tightrope rope act done by two male twins. One act after another left Keith amazed at what Felix was able to complete. He was even able to bring in someone who called himself The Man who performed various magic tricks and illusions.

Partway through the show Felix had finally done an act if his own. A large wheel was brought out that had straps on it. He stood in the center of the arena and addressed the audience along with his assistant.

"Ladies and Gentleman, the next act requires a sacrifice, oops my apologies. What I meant to say was a volunteer. Now the volunteer will be chosen at random, so my dear Violet if you will."

"THAT'S VIOLET!" Keith, Lucas, and Lana shouted in unison.

Violet graciously lifted herself up and over the barrier into the stands. She gazed out into the crowd at the many individuals who were trying to coax her into picking them. However her eyes was drawn to one person. With a small smile on her face she pointed up at Keith and waved him down.

Keith quickly made his way down towards her. He jumped over the barrier and grabbed her hand as she guided him to the platform.

"Master, we have our volunteer," she replied with her cool almost sinister voice.

"Excellent, you know exactly what to do." Violet guided Keith to the wheel. She grabbed his hat and his glasses from him as he was strapped on by other members. "Now ladies and gentleman, as most of you are fully aware I am blind. I am unable to see anything. Now you may be asking yourself, how is he going to perform this trick? We'll you're just going to have to find out." Felix turned to face Keith, "Now my fine volunteer, do you have anything you would like to say just in case you won't make it back?"

Keith shouted with a smile, "Just don't hit my face, it is a work of art after all."

After hearing his voice, Felix immediately knew who it was that was on the wheel. He took his hat off and shook his head with a laugh. "Out of everyone it had to be you," Felix whispered as Violet handed him knives with golden handles. "Spin the wheel!"

Without hesitation Felix through the knife the second the stagehands stepped away. He threw it with such accuracy and strength landing it right next to Keith's leg. The crowd cheered as Felix turned and addressed them. The second he turned around another knife had left his hands. This one landed away from Keith's arm.

"Oh come on, that's all you got!" Keith shouted.

Felix grinned as he threw a knife in the air a few times. After the last throw he caught the knife and threw it towards Keith. This one had Keith worried a little as it had barely missed his crotch. Felix then threw two knives at once without hesitation. Keith remained completely still as they landed on either side of his face. He could feel the cold blade when he slightly moved his head. The crowd went wild as Keith remained wide eyed. This was a technique that was hard for Felix to develop. He was amazed at how much he had progressed.

Felix came over and started removing the blades from the wheel as the crowd cheered. Keith couldn't help but to feel proud of him and how far he had come. He looked up at the young man and saw someone who had grown and changed. As he looked up at him, he began to think of something.

"Hey Felix, do you want to take your act up a notch just for one night?"

"What are you talking about," he asked feeling the wheel for a knife.

"Well, we can throw a little mix of fear into this. Come here."

Felix leaned in closer to Keith as he was being unstrapped by the helping hands. Keith had a plan set in mind that would not only take Felix's act up a notch, but the entire circus performance. It was time to show off what he wanted to do and to bring in a little bit of fun for himself. Felix agreed that it would be an entertaining feature, but he was afraid of the potential risk that it may pose. He wondered what the audience reaction would be and feared that it would be a negative one. However, Felix's curiosity got the best of him and he agreed.

With Keith now off the wheel, Felix guided him to his side in the center of the arena.

"Ladies and Gentleman give a round of applause for our volunteer Captain Keith Aberdeen of the Military Police Brigade."

The crowd cheered as Keith waved to them. He took a bow and continued waving. He began to walk away but was stopped by Felix.

"Don't go just yet, I still have more for you to do," Felix shouted.

He pulled on Keith's shoulder and guided him to a board that was set up. He adjusted Keith to the board and sat him in the middle. Violet had no idea what was going on and only went with the flow of things. Felix called for her to bring him an apple to place on Keith's head. She handed Keith his glasses and hat and placed the apple on top. Keith made sure to stay very still to allow the apple to remain on his head. Felix took his stance with a blade in hand. Keith decided to be a trickster and grabbed the apple from his head. He placed it in his mouth and waited for Felix to throw his knives.

Without hesitation Felix stood before Keith a few feet away and prepared himself. Without any delay he threw the knife and landed it perfectly on the apple in Keith's mouth. It was at this point that the crowd went nuts. Keith pulled the apple out of his mouth using the knife. He threw it aside and stood very still.

One knife was thrown after the other landing very closely to Keith's body. This was the moment that Keith was ready for. He closed his eyes and held his breath waiting for the final blade to hit. Felix himself was reluctant at first to throw the blade. He was going against all of his instincts. However, he threw the knife. The knife left his hands and flew forwards. Keith clenched himself the moment that the knife struck, hitting him in the thigh. He let out a loud yell in pain as many from the audience gasped and screamed the minute that blood began to seep through his pants.

Keith made sure to play the scene out as much as he could. He dropped down to the ground holding onto his leg as the blood started to come out. Although the pain was real, it wasn't as bad as he had made it look. The stagehands were quick to attend Keith concerned for his safety. They were well prepared on what to do, however Keith told them that it was fine. Confused, they backed away as he pulled himself up from the ground. He pulled the knife out of his leg and threw it down to the ground. Keith reached down and ripped his pants, using the hole that was created, and revealed the wound he had received. He breathed in and blocked all sounds out focusing on nothing but the wound on his leg to speed the healing process up.

There was complete silence in the room as Keith closed his eyes to focus. Steam rose from his leg as the blood evaporated from his skin. Whispers could be heard from the audience as they witnessed the wound heal right before their eyes. In the matter of minutes the wound was completely healed.

"Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you once again Captain Keith Aberdeen better known to us as Knives the knife throwing titan shifter."

With Felix's words, Keith let out large bones from his body. They were long and sharp tearing his clothes in the process. There were many mixed reactions from the audience, but mostly positive. Keith fed off of the excitement and flaunted.

The crowd began to chant, "Shift, shift, shift, shift."

Keith looked back at Felix for approval, "What do you think? Should I do it?"

"It's up to you," Felix shrugged.

Keith was eating up the adrenaline of the performance. In the back of his mind he knew that he was stealing the show and that he should probably stop there, but he couldn't help himself. He missed the stage lights and the cheering. This was also the first time he as able to fully display his powers in front of people without any shame. He decided to take this opportunity, for he didn't know when he would be able to have another one like this.

With a loud yell of his voice, a gust of wind surrounded him. His body began to grow as his skin began to tear. Bones formed around his exposed muscles creating an armor. As the dust cleared, he let out another loud roar. His low voice shook the ground beneath everyone.

When he had shifted back, he took one last bow and returned to his seat. His clothes damaged from the bones that had originally poked through his shirt.

"Well so much for that shirt," Lana commented.

"Seriously, I can't believe you," Robin commented.

"What?" Keith asked thinking his actions were innocent.

"You just had to pull a stunt like that!"

"Oh come on, everyone liked it. It was all fun and games!" Keith tried to argue his point.

"Unbelievable."

"I have to agree with Keith on this one Robin. It was entertaining. People like the unexpected sometimes. Besides, we grew up with this. It's hard for us not to. I'm just surprise you didn't do that sooner," Lucas stated leaning over to Keith and Robin.

"To be honest, I probably would've done the same," Lana chimed.

"Well I think this whole circus is unorthodox," Alex scoffed, folding her arms and turning her nose.

"Yeah, well no one cares what you think," Keith proclaimed.

When the performance ended the group wanted to speak with Felix and catch up. However, as he stood by the main gate he was bombarded with fans. He stood with Violet speaking with many people. It was decided that it was best that they left him alone to his work and return to the house.

Throughout the night, Keith couldn't help but to notice Levi's uneasy behaviour. Although the others couldn't see it, it was clear to Keith that something was on his mind. He noticed that as they were walking he kept one hand in the pocket of his jacket. Almost as if he was protecting something from falling out. He quietly walked up and caught up with Levi and Lana.

"Levi, buddy ol' pal. Can I speak with yea alone for a moment?" Keith asked with a smile on his face. He forced himself onto Levi who tripped in the process pulling his hand out of his pocket. Keith reached inside to find something was being guarded.

Levi had a look of disgust on his face but agreed to his request. The two waited for the others to keep walking on ahead before Keith could figure out what was going on.

"What do you want?" Levi snapped.

"Oh I don't know, but you maybe want to explain this?" Keith said with a sly smile on his face as he held up a small box.

Levi was angered and quickly lurched forward to grab the box.

"Not so fast," Keith stated raising his hand up so that Levi couldn't reach it. He was thankful to be the taller one in the situation considering how Keith was usually referred to as the short one.

"Give it back you moron!" Levi shouted.

"Now that's not a very nice way to ask for something."

"It's important, now give it back."

"If it's so important then why don't you tell me what's inside?"

Levi looked away and cringed. "It's a ring alright. Now hand it back before I kick your ass."

"Seriously," Keith proclaimed as he handed it back over.

Levi was quick to snatch it out of his hands and walk to catch up with the others. Keith kept asking questions but was only getting snarky snarls in response. He ran up ahead and caught up with the rest. By chiming in Robin's ear, he was able to get everyone to make it so that Lana and Levi would be alone.

Once back at the house it was decided that the entire group aside from Lana and Levi would go see Felix once again. They left as Robin was bubbly with the excitement. Keith watched as Levi glared at him from the door. Keith's only response was to give him a wink and a thumbs up for good luck.

As the group made their way back to the circus they were welcomed with open arms. Felix was eager to be able to escape the clutches of the reporters and fans who were ecstatic about their performance. He sat in the communal quarters with his shirt undone to let himself cool off. Violet had concealed herself with a robe as she sat next to him with a drink in hand.

"So it was really a ring?" Robin was quick to ask.

"That's what he said," Keith replied with a smirk. "I just can't believe it. It's funny to think it."

"Why is that?" Farrah asked.

"First off, it's Levi Ackerman. A man who's known to have a heart of stone. He is considered to even be humanities strongest soldier. Plus it's Lana."

To everyone's belief, the two were engaged to be married. Robin was more than thrilled at the thought of her new best friend being married. Keith was thrilled for Levi to finally be happy. Everyone was supportive. Arrangements were to be made for the wedding as many had found out. The wedding was going to be an official Military wedding making it a bigger deal than they had originally wanted. It was around this time that Lana had learned that she was pregnant with her second child.

Even though the others were ecstatic about the wedding, both Levi and Lana had disappeared with Erwin around the time that they were supposed to be wed. When they had returned, it had become apparent that the two of them had eloped. Keith was outraged with the thought but he respected their decision.

Lana and Levi had purchased a house of their own on the outskirts of Wall Sina allowing Keith and Robin to have the house to themselves once more. They were sad to see Lana and Erwin move out but they were happy for them. Although Lana would be living alone most of the time due to Levi's commitments, Robin was eager to help out in any way that she could. She promised to come by as much as she could. The family bonds with everyone had become stronger than ever, an everlasting bond.