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Chapter 1

Suspicions

Mikasa P.O.V.

A few days after Eren told Armin and me about the possible expedition, I was soon called to Commander Erwin's office. "Cadet Ackerman, I wanted to inform you that you shall be in Captain Levi's Special Ops Squad from now on." My eyes widened, only a few months into the Survey Corps and I was already being promoted. Well, I guess the fact that the former members of the said squad have died also kind of helped. [Author: The fandom salutes you, Petra, Erd/Eldo, Gunther, and Auruo/Olou] "Yes sir, I shall take on my new position with pride," I said. Then I saluted and proceeded out, "Oh, and by the way Cadet," the Commander began and I turned around, "tell Cadet Arlert to come by my office." I nodded and walked out the door. Personally, I wasn't too excited with being in the same squad as that Shorty, Levi, but at least I'll be with Eren.

*ANOTHER TIME SKIP~*

I walked into the mess hall and got my food, but as I did, I heard some quiet conversations going on that sounded a lot like what Eren talked about: the expedition that no one was told about. Apparently, the cadets had only overheard Commander Erwin talk about it with their Squad Leaders as well, or something like that. Once I got my food, I headed to my normal table, only to remember that I was in the Special Ops Squad now, so I headed to the table where members would normally sit. While walking over there, I wondered who else was in my new squad, other than Eren and that Shor- I mean Captain Shorty as I must call him now. As I neared the table, my question was answered, and I was quite happy with them. The squad consisted of Eren and Levi, as expected, but it also included Armin, Sasha, Connie, Jean, Ymir, and Christa. I set my food down and greeted them with my old stoic expression. But, on the inside, I was overjoyed I would be able to work more closely with my friends.

Eren P.O.V.

When I saw who was placed in my squad, I was overjoyed (maybe less at Jean, a.k.a. Horseface being there though). Sitting down, I began talking to Armin and the rest of the group, as much as I could… all Sasha was really doing was getting bread stuffed in her mouth by Mikasa for begging for food, and Connie was arguing with Jean about who really knows or cares what. Ymir, Christa and Armin were just making idle chit chat, although Armin seemed to be getting a little scared of Ymir. All the while though, Captain Levi wasn't anywhere to be found. I looked around for him, but I couldn't see him. I got up, "Eren, where are you going?" Mikasa asked, and soon everyone's eyes were on me, in my squad that is, "Ah, I just need to use the bathroom, I'll be back soon," oldest excuse in the book, I know, but it's the best I could come up with. If Mikasa found out where I was really going, she wouldn't hesitate to jump in. I swear, as much as I secretly appreciate it, it can get pretty annoying. "I think I'll go too," I looked at Armin, who was already getting up. "A-alright then, come on," dang it, I stuttered now everyone's sure to be suspicious!

Armin and I walked down the hallway in silence. Then, Armin spoke up, "So, what are you really out here for?"

"Huh?"

"Come on Eren, I know you don't need to actually use the bathroom, we aren't walking anywhere near there, and you're not very good at lying." Armin stared at me.

"Alright, fine. You caught me," I held up my hands in surrender, "I'm just going to see where-" suddenly, I heard whispering up ahead in the hallway. Grabbing Armin, I pull him with me into a nearby room. I put my hand over his mouth and signaled him to be quiet as the voices neared us.

"Are you sure about this? What if they're not even out there?" it was Levi. He and the other person stopped near the room we were hiding in.

"Well, Levi, if we don't we'll lose connections with them completely," that sounded like Commander Erwin, "And we'll need all the help we can get against the titans."

"What about Jaeger? Don't we have enough ignorant freaks in the Survey Corps?"

"Levi, they aren't joining the Survey Corps, and even if we do have Eren it might not be enough. Besides, aren't you a bit overdue for a family reunion?" I could practically hear Erwin's smirk.

"Tch, shut up." And then, they both walked away towards the dining hall.

Armin and I stood there in silence. "What was that all about?" I asked, and Armin just shrugged. It was only when He started struggling when I remembered I still had my hand over his mouth and nose. I released him, and he stepped away from me while panting slightly. "You do know that you were nearly suffocating me," he said accusingly. I shrugged, "Well sorry, I didn't know my hand smelled that bad." We both laughed, and then quickly silenced ourselves when we realized that we were still in hearing range of the Corporal. "So, what do you think they were talking about?" I asked as exited the room. Armin scrunched his eyebrows a little and looked at the floor in concentration, only to look back up at me and shrug. I inwardly sighed, I knew he had an answer to my question, but he just won't say.

Armin P.O.V.

Okay, now I'm almost certain something's going on about that Fourth Military branch thing. Hanji having files about it, Captain Levi and Commander Erwin's conversation, and that supposed expedition Eren talked about earlier. Now, I just have to do a little detective work to confirm my suspicions. Or I could just wait around and see what happens…

Hi there! Yep, it's me, the author! Sorry if this sucks, it's my first fanfiction along with the fact that I'm new too. Also, gomen [sorry in Japanese] if Mikasa seems a bit OOC, I wanted to make her a bit more talkative to the reader since I'll be viewing her thoughts and stuff, so... yeah.

Welp, until next time! *runs off to go eat chocolate and flip tables*