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I do not own Lily Blanche.

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"Who died!?" A loud, raspy voice screamed from outside of the girl's cabin.

"Jacobe did! Someone cut him with 3DMG and made a run for it. We don't know who killed him though!" Another man's voice shouted back, followed by the sound of loud boots hitting wood, "I'm going to wake the girls up!" The black haired man hollered back once more before rushing to open the door which lead to the girl's dorm. The door opened with a loud bang, causing some girls to shriek awake and some to jump in their sleep. "Girls, wake up!" He gruffly ordered them.

"W-what..?" Sasha stirred, surprisingly being the first to wake from her sleep, "It's so early..!" She whined, noticing that it was still dark outside. Then again, winter was heading their way.

"Zip your mouth," He glared at her harshly, his eyes wide with anger, "wake up, girls!"

Cue stifled groans of annoyance. One by one, all the girls woke up, eyes still half-lidded.

"Someone has died," He looked around for any guilty faces. He found none. He only found some filled with shock, horror and curiosity. He closed his eyes, "..the cause of death was by 3D Maneuver Gear. Someone had taken out their blades and killed one of our fellow soldiers; Jacobe Mist."

"Who would do that!?" Lynne immediately barked, wiping any remains of sleep from her eyes. Her silver eyes flashed in betrayal and anger, "Why..!?" She cried, placing a hand on her head. It's only been two days since they've joined, and yet hell was already here.

"Is this a fucking joke?" Ymir glared at the man, "Because if it is, I swear to God," she growled. She wasn't a morning person.

"Does it look like I'm telling a fucking joke!?" He snapped back at her, "Watch your mouth, soldier." He turned his back to the girls, "Everyone is supposed to meet at headquarters in thirty minutes. Start getting ready, now. Breakfast will be saved for later." With that, he shut the door and ran to the boy's cabin, repeating his steps in a much more flustered way before running back to HQ.

The girls were quick to get up. Sasha was still groggy from the rude and shocking wake up call they'd received at four in the morning. They all quickly slid into their clothes, most girls keeping silent while some continued to chit-chat with their friends about how disbelieving it seemed for someone to already die after their second day.

"Maybe they're just pulling a prank on us," Lynne reasoned, trying vainly to calm herself down as she walked out the door with Lily behind her.

"No," Lily shook her head, "I doubt it. Why would they pull such a cruel prank? Plus the man sounded dead serious when he said that..."

"By the Angel," Lynne glared at the ground, "I really do hope what you've just said is wrong. I don't want to think that somebody in our legion- in our family-" she quickly reworded herself, "killed someone."

"I know, Lynne," Lily's eyes darkened before she continued on, looking to the side with a sad look on her face, "but reality can be cruel, Lynne... You and I both know this for a fact."

Lynne didn't say anything, not wanting to remember her own past. Even though she knew it was important to remember what motivated her to enter this legion, she didn't want to remember the pain her family, herself and Lily had received from all of their doings.

She closed her eyes for a moment as she made her way down the path which lead to their headquarters, remembering how she got her scar. All she could see was red, the moment that boy struck her... She lifted a hand up to her upper eyelid, trailing her slightly jagged scar down.

Lily noticed this and looked downwards, her eyes dark at first until she remembered the promise she had made to herself. She placed a hand onto her chest area, where her heart was. She closed her eyes, remembering what she had said before: "I won't die until I see Lynne get married to the man she loves, and I promise to myself to protect her until she does." She silently whispered to herself. She reopened her eyes, a sharp glint of determination shining within them.

Christa, who was beside Lily and went unnoticed by heard her words of absolution, gave her a surprised look and inwardly though to herself, 'Is she that desperate..? I wonder why what drives her to her solution... their parents are still alive too, working as bakers in Wall Rose..." She closed her eyes, her deep, train of thought ruined by Ymir who had decided to pop up beside her with a surprising 'Boo!'.

Lynne trained her eyes on the building in front of her. Many people were entering the building, and none seemed to be leaving. None seemed all too happy either. They all looked unforgiving and sullen. She frowned, her eyes turning half-lidded at this atmosphere. This was definitely serious. She felt a small tug on her right jacket sleeve and turned her head to look at who it was.

Armin gave her a sloppy smile, his eyes burning with seriousness, "Good morning, Lynne." He softly called, his blue eyes showing signs of sleepiness.

Lynne gave him a half smile and nodded in acknowledgement before turning away from him. Even though she knew it was a very unfriendly like thing to do, she had still done it, though it was mostly because of the fact that there was something going down in that building.

Armin understood her completely. The gloomy atmosphere was rubbing onto him too, causing him to shut up involuntarily. He walked beside her as they neared the grey double doors which led to the inside of their legion's headquarters. The door swiftly opened, soldiers seemingly in a hurry, anger burning in their eyes with their Gear on.

One of them yelled, "Find the culprit! He or she should still be awake and moving with 3D Maneuver Gear!"

The group said their "Aye"s and maneuvered their way out.

Lynne gave Armin an odd look, which he responded to with a downcast look. They both entered the building, the rest of the newbies behind them in suit.

Once they got in, they were all blessed with an unwelcoming voice, "You're all late." The voice growled as cadets began to pile up in confusion, the seniors standing at the sides silently.

It was undoubtedly Levi's voice. No one could have such a pissed off, sharp and annoyed voice so early in the morning.

Some cadets twitched at this.

Lynne opened her mouth, "Tell us what's happened." She responded back, not caring about if they were late or not.

Levi rose an eyebrow at her serious expression before composing himself, "As you should know, a fellow soldier died today, the soldier being Jacobe Mist, a senior. The killer's motives remain unknown and should still be on the loose," Levi shifted, glaring at the cadets, "so..."

"...we decided," Hanji, who was beside Erwin, her arms folded, "to see if any of you were the culprits."

Lynne was speechless.

"But we don't even have our Gear," Lily reasoned, narrowing her eyes, "and if we did, we'd have to check it out."

"We know that," Erwin stiffly replied, standing in the in front of everyone, "but we want to see your hands because we found some bloodied hand prints leading out of the crime scene. We believe it was the criminals, so please, hold your hands out." He ordered everyone, his voice loud and booming.

Lynne tossed Lily a skeptical look as she raised her hands, watching as the seniors moved from their places and began inspecting their hands. Lynne didn't bother to look at her hands. She knew she wasn't the criminal. If she was, then-

"Sir!" A senior caught everyone's attention, "This cadet's hands are slightly wounded!"

Everyone turned to look at the cadet, once seeing the cadet their eyes widening with utter disbelief and shock.

Lynne looked at the man in front of her in mix surprise and confusion who only stared back at her in suspicion and anger. She trailed his eyes to her hands.

Indeed, they were wounded, but she had a reason. Her eyes widened in shock, "This is a misunderstandi-!" She was cut off by the loud voice of Mike Zakarius.

"You!" His eyes widening, "How could you!"

She flinched, horror lighting her eyes as the room went silent, Armin's gaze on her hard. "It wasn't me!" She quickly cried, "I got these from tripping when I ran alone yesterday!" She honestly replied.

Her honesty was unseen.

"Liar!" The man in front of her hissed, glaring at her in disgust as he gripped her hands tightly.

Lynne's eyes were dim, filled with horror and pain from the man's grip.

"You're wrong!" A voice from beside her roared, taking Lynne's hands away from the man's grasp, "She's not lying! Lynne would never lie!" The male's voice barked indignantly.

Lynne tilted her head upwards, looking at Armin's cross face as he wrapped his arms around her in a protective fashion, "Armin..." She hoarsely whispered, her eyes lighting up with a look of happiness. Someone believed her.

"Oh? Who the hell are you supposed to be to speak to me like that," The dark haired man growled, "are you her boyfriend?"

Armin's eyes widened for a moment, a faint pink glow on his cheeks, "N-No, that's wrong..."

He was ignored. "Why would you date a liar like her? Did she deceive you?" He shot questions at the fifteen year old.

"Enough!" Erwin shouted, causing everyone to stop their movements to face the tall man. His eyes were bright with confidence, "Corporal Levi has explained to me that she was indeed running extra laps around the forest yesterday until nine, and it's true, we don't know if she's telling the truth or not, but with no evidence to tell that she is the culprit would render her only on the suspicion list."

Lynne let out a relieved sigh. At least that cleared up some of it. She sent Levi a grateful look, to which he response was to glare his usual pair of daggers at Lynne, a small smirk on his lips.

Armin glared at the raven haired man before tightening his grip around Lynne.

Lynne blinked twice as the arms around her tightened, "Armin, it's fine now."

Armin looked down for a moment before pulling away from her, watching as she straightened herself out, giving him a sweet smile. He blushed and smiled back.

"Ew," Ymir chuckled, "you two already look like lovers." She cringed her nose in disgust, staring at Armin as he turned red, turning away from Lynne. Ymir smirked and leaned towards Lynne's left ear, "No worries," she whispered, "I support you and Corporal."

Lynne jumped away from her, her face flaming with embarrassment, "Damn it, Ymir!" She cursed before paying heed to the front once more.

Erwin seemed to wait for the others to stop what they were doing, waiting until all was quiet. Once a serene silence came over them, he began to speak once more, "It seems that no one has blood on their hands or under their fingernails," he closed his eyes, "then again, the culprit could've washed it all off."

"Sir," Mikasa tentatively spoke up, "wouldn't it be wise to check around the perimeters for any more evidence?"

"We've already done that." Erwin blinked, "The body was located in the forest's west trail. We searched around the forest thoroughly and were only able to find signs of the Gear being used, broken twigs and bloody hand prints."

"I...I see." Mikasa lowered her head, seemingly in deep thought.

"That's it for today. We'll continue today's activities with caution. Signal a red flare if another body is found... the attacker seems to know what it's doing and is being discreet about it. Any questions?" The blonde haired man surveyed the area, finding one flailing hand in the air. The hand belonged to Armin Arlert. "Yes, Arlert?"

"I was wondering... has anyone checked the sign out for 3D Maneuver Gears?" Armin looked at Erwin with a skeptical look.

"Already done, and nobody was found." Erwin turned around, "You're all dismissed. You are all to stay in your cabins until the normal schedule begins."

The rookies chattered amongst their groups, some quick to turn away and head out the door.

Lynne was frozen in spot for a moment as she felt a few pairs of eyes set onto her. She looked back at the presences.

Levi eyed her along with Hanji and Mike before turning away, walking off to where ever he needed to go.

Hanji immediately ran over to her, leaving Mike behind. A smile was on her face, her brown eyes wide with excitement and curiosity. "So, cadet," she reached over Lynne to grab her shoulders, "was it really you?" She grinned, "Come on, you can tell me."

"N-No," Lynne waved the strange woman off, "of course it wasn't! I take pride in being in this legion and will not harm any of its members!"

"Hmm..." Hanji smiled, "You seem trusty. I'm Hanji Zoe! Nice to meet you... uh." She paused as she stuck a hand out, waiting for Lynne.

Lynne blinked before smiling warmly, "Lynnette. Lynnette Blanche, at the legion's service." She shook Hanji's hand.

Hanji's smile widened, making a little gasping noise, "You have such a lovely smile! I think I've seen your parents before," Hanji let her mind wander to the back of her head for a moment as she let go of Lynne's hand, "oh yeah! The ones from Shiganshina! I think they're in Wall Rose, right? In the Karanese District?"

"Yeah!" Lynne beamed as people walked past them, happy to know that the woman knew of her parents, "Bakers, right?"

"No..." Hanji narrowed her eyes at her, "Artisans."

Lynne blinked twice, "My parents are bakers."

"Ah!" Hanji rubbed the back of her head, "Wrong people then... but I swear... they hold that same smile that you do." She whispered loud enough for Lynne to hear, "Oh well! Do you want to come with me?"

"W-where?" Lynne stuttered as Hanji suddenly pulled her to where Levi had gone.

"To Levi's office!" Hanji stated, ignoring Lynne's shriek of horror and whines.


"Hello!" Hanji screamed as she bursted through lovely brown wooden doors with Lynne in tow. "I found a girl named Lynnette! Isn't she pretty?" She held Lynne out, pushing the poor girl to the front.

Lynne shrieked once she met familiar grey eyes filled with annoyance.

"Hanji," he let out a belated sigh, "what do you need?"

"I don't need anything." She stated, walking over to his desk and sitting on it, a loud growl emitting from Levi, "I just wanted to show you my new friend."

'F-Friend..?' Lynne thought in her head. It's only been minutes since they met.

"See?" Hanji pointed over at Lynne.

Lynne gave her an incredulous look.

The raven haired man turned his head to look at Lynne, a smirk growing on his face, "Oh, it's you again, Blanche."

"Wow," Lynne resisted the urge to roll her eyes, "I'm sorry for even coming."

"Damn right you should." He barked back, "You're supposed to be in your cabin. Are you disobeying your commander's orders," he paused, a devious smirk growing on his face, "just to see me?"

"Of course not!" She defended herself, letting an annoyed look come across her face along with a tint of red on her cheeks, "I would never! Why would I come to see you anyway?" She pointed at Hanji accusingly, "She brought me here!"

Levi looked at Hanji, waiting for her to say something.

Hanji snapped back to reality, "What?"

"By the Angel," Lynne slumped her shoulders.

"Not 'Oh my God'?" Hanji grinned at her, her eyes shining in fascination, "What a quality being you are!"

Lynne didn't say anything.

"What are you doing here, Hanji?" He asked her once more, his patience running low.

She pouted, "I want to conduct an experiment on her."

"What!?" Lynne jumped back. This woman was going to do what on her? In the back of her head, she regret joining the Survey Corps for this sole reason.

Levi rubbed his temples as he sat back in his chair in frustration, "For the last time, Hanji, you are not allowed to use cadets for your damn murderous experiments!"

"Why not? It's for humanity!" She whined.

"Oh, please, someone almost died last time we allowed you to do this!" Levi turned his head back to Lynne, grey eyes boring into light grey eyes, "Besides, look at her. She seems so weak and fragile. I doubt that even through all that training she got, she gained muscle. I bet she isn't even strong."

A twig snapped within Lynne. She placed on a twitchy smile. This man was scorning her. What she thought he didn't know is that when she was younger, she beat up a group of boys and made a grown man cry. Before Hanji could speak, she broke in, "Hanji, miss, I'm fine with this."

Hanji smiled, "Oh it's okay it won't-..." She stopped, Lynne's words registering in her mind. Her mouth dropped, "Wait what? You're fine with me experimenting on you!?"

"Yeah," She slowly agreed, being careful of herself.

Levi twitched.

"Yay!" She grinned, looking over at Levi, "See! She can do it! I bet she's stronger than you!" She teased.

"I bet she isn't."

"Wanna test that out?"

"No."

"Um," Lynne broke in once more, looking unsure, "are we going to do it.. or..?" Her grey eyes flashed between Levi and Hanji.

"Can she!?" Hanji grinned at Levi, "Oh please, please, please!"

Levi paused for a moment. "Hey, brat."

"Yeah?" Lynne looked over at Levi.

He smirked, "I'm glad you know your new name," he seemed amused by this, "are you sure you want to do it? You might.. die."

"I know." Lynne sighed, "But it's worth a try. It's for humanity after all," she closed her eyes, "I wouldn't mind giving Eren a hand. He has the courage to move forward anyway..."

The stoic man eyed her for a few moments, a rare glint flashing through his eyes. He turned to Hanji. "Fine. You may do it- but don't get me wrong. If Erwin wasn't on his horse, going to check at his family, I would say no."

"What does Erwin have to do with this?" Hanji queried before grinning in realization, "Thanks anyway, Levi! I knew I could count on you!" She rushed over to Lynne, grabbing her by her shoulders again, eliciting a shriek from her. "Bye~!"

Lynne gave Levi a look before the doors closed.

He blinked. Within that look of horror in her eyes, he could've sworn he saw determination.

He also could've sworn he saw her smile. "I hope that brat knows what she's going for..." He sighed, closing his eyes as he dismissed her smile as a part of his imagination.


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Btw, who do you think the killer is?