Chapter 2 Fading Memories

ADDELYNE'S pov

I awoke the next morning with a pounding in my head. I felt as if I would throw up any moment now. I slowly got up from the bed and began to really take in my surroundings. Everything that had happened yesterday came flooding back to me. Once I was up I noticed there was food on the stand next to my bed along with a note.

Addelyne,

Eat this and whenever you are finished come into the next room attached. It is my office. I have some matters that I wish to discuss with you.

Erwin

I started to nibble on the food he had provided for me when the pounding in my head suddenly came back. I buried my head in Erwin's pillow hoping it would subside but it just got worse. That's when it happened. Everything came back to me like a pile of bricks. I remembered everything. The world I was in was the world of Attack on Titan. Erwin Smith was a fictional character. I was took out of my world and placed in this one. He was still alive and so was Mike. So then exactly where in the story plot was I? I quickly finished eating and made my way to Erwin's office. He was sitting there focused on paperwork and I couldn't help a small blush come to my face. He had always been my favorite character. He must have noticed me staring because his attention turned to you.

"I'm glad your awake. You slept well?"

"Yes wonderfully. I need to talk to you."

He nodded and motioned for me to sit in the chair in front of his desk. I looked down for a moment before looking into his blue eyes.

"Everything came back to me whenever I woke up this morning. I remember exactly what happened before I came here. I was helping out our science teacher with an experiment whenever one of the machines malfunctioned and I remember an explosion and then I remember falling. I was here."

"Do you know anything about this world Addelyne?"

I looked up to him unsure if I should continue. I decided it best if I didn't hide anything from him.

"Yes. In the world I come from, this world is nothing more than the end of a pen. This world was created by a famous author. Where I come from it's fiction. There are no titans in my world."

He just looked at me as if he was unsure of what to say.

"But that being said Erwin I know what's going to happen. I've read every single book this place was based of off and watched every single episode ever created based on it."

"So you know of our future then."

"Yes."

He then got up out of his chair and walked over to the window. I was honestly afraid of what he would do next. Would he ask me of his future? Or the future of the Survey Corps? He then walked around his desk and placed his hand on my shoulder.

"You do not have to tell me anything unless you deem it necessary. I would not put that kind of weight on your shoulders. However, we must keep you safe. If anyone were to find out what you know they could use it to harm more innocent people. This conversation will stay solely in this room. No one else will know of your past. The only ones who know of you falling from the sky were the few cadets present along with the ranking officers. I will inform them that you will be staying with us. In the meantime, we will get you fitted into a uniform so that you can blend in well here. Follow me."

I got up from my seat and followed him out and down the hall. He held open a door for me and I walked into what literally looked like a giant walk in closet. He closed the door and guided me to a seat in the middle of the room. While he was looking through the various clothes I couldn't help but voice my thoughts.

"You know, I had always hoped that a place like this existed. Somewhere where I could just start over and nobody knew me. I guess I got my wish."

I smiled and hadn't even noticed that he was looking at me until I looked up. He handed me a shirt and some pants and I walked behind a blind that he had folded out and began to change. I looked down at my stomach and instantly wished I was someone else. I wasn't skinny or super pretty. I was acceptable I guess but there were times I wish I was. I slid on the pants and pulled the shirt over my head. I stepped out from behind the blind and waited for him to turn around. Whenever he did he gave me a smile and I could feel heat rising to my cheeks. He walked over to me with a series of straps. I knew he would have to help me put them on but the thought made me nervous. He started with the strap across my chest and made his way down. Buckling every strap perfectly to fit my body. Once he was finished he placed a hand on my shoulder and walked out of the room. I wasn't too far behind.

"Wow she looks like she fits right in!"

We turned to see Hange walking towards us. She gave me a bright smile and patted me on the head.

"Hange would you care to take Addelyne back to my office. There is a matter I must attend to before our meeting."

"I would love to Commander. Right this way pretty lady."

We walked away from Erwin and he continued in the opposite direction. Once in his office Hange put her hand on my head and ruffled my hair.

"You're so precious. Your cheeks are red. If I didn't know any better I would say that you have a crush on our dear commander."

If even possible more heat arose from my face and I quickly turned to hide it. However, it wasn't before she noticed it.

"Oh…maria. You do!"

"Hange…"

"Don't worry darling I won't say anything. I promise. Either way your secret is safe with me. See ya later kid."

With that she was gone about as quick as she had been there. I walked over to the window and I could slightly see my reflection. A small bout of sadness overcame me. This is who I was now. I thought about everything I knew. I had the power to help people. However, if I use it I would change the future. But would that be so bad. I wasn't sure? I still wasn't even for sure where in the story I was. Guess I would have to wait till later to find out. Or not…

"Addelyne I need you to come with me. Can you ride a horse?"

I turned quickly to face Erwin and nodded, following him out of the room.

"I've had Levi prepare you a horse. We are riding to the capital."

"It's Sawney and Bean isn't it?"

He stopped and looked at me briefly.

"Yes."

I didn't need to ask anything else. Once we had arrived all I saw was steam and skeleton bones. I knew exactly who was behind this but it wasn't my job to say anything. Unless I spoke with Erwin that is. I saw Hange's heartbreak and immediately felt god awful about it all. I honestly wanted to throw up. I saw Erwin talking to Eren and I already knew what he was asking him. 'Tell me. What is it you think you see. Who is the real enemy here?' He walked away from Eren and into my direction. That was my cue to leave with the others. We were vigilant and got back to HQ in no time.

That night Erwin demanded I sleep on the bed again and I told him I didn't want to. He didn't protest and I took the couch. I slept fine until I heard loud groaning that woke me. I slowly got up off of the couch and walked over to see Erwin tossing and turning in his sleep. I reached out to wake him up.

"Erwin wake up you're having nightmares. You need to wake up. They aren't real."

I went to shake him one last time but he grabbed me. He pulled me over his left shoulder and threw me on the bed. He then straddled me and his hands went to my throat. I tried to pull him off but I couldn't. He was going to kill me.

(A.N. Cliffhanger. Sorry guys. Will continue later.)