THIS CHAPTER HAS SPOILERS; I AM CAUGHT UP WITH THE MANGA. THIS CHAPTER REVEALS WHO THE FEMALE TYPE TITAN IS. PLUS SOME OTHER THINGS THAT ARE REVEALED AND BECOME NEW PROBLEMS IN THE MANGA. READ AT OWN RISK.

"Rivaille… Don't mind me asking, but what all did w- I… miss while I was outside of the walls?" Rivaille and Samantha were sitting on Rivaille's (their) bed, Samantha had just finished attempting to walk, along with the help of Rivaille supporting her body from behind. It no longer hurts to change, except if she stretches her arm too far; for example, when she tried to brush her hair this morning by putting her arms over her head, it locked as it cramped up.

Her walking had improved and swelling had gone down tremendously, it didn't cause her pain when Rivaille supported her weight by slightly lifting her up like it did last week – proving that Hanji was right, her young age is in their favor along her healing process.

"Well…" Rivaille began; it seemed so far away yet so close. It felt as if everything happened years ago, when really, it was only the beginning of this year. They were now in beginning of fall, the leaves were just now starting to fade into their new colors and the Female Type Titan attacks and capturing happened in the spring.

"As you know, the capturing of a fellow soldier… Annie Leonheart or the Female Type Titan… Afterwards, a squad leader was eaten by the Ape Type Titan – thus, leading us on the venture we had a week ago. They told us that the Ape Type didn't kill the squad leader himself, but took his 3D Maneuver Gear. And now… We have some other news." Rivaille paused.

"The church had been keeping a secret about the walls… There are Titans in them, who are alive but are unable to move because of the lack of sun. Along with that, the wall is breached." Rivaille's voice had changed to a more serious, stern voice from the "story-teller" voice he had before. Samantha sat in shock, her mouth slightly opened and her eyes widened.

"Well… I'm going to help." Samantha finally spoke up, along with her facial expression softening back to normal.

"I know you are – you're injured and I am too, we will be keeping guard of the old-man priest; making sure he doesn't escape our sight."

"No, I want to help fight Titans."

"How do you expect yourself to fight when you can't walk without my help?" Rivaille's voice got angry; I wish she would understand her condition… She's almost able to walk; she can wait to fight just a little bit longer.

"I just… I don't want to lose anyone else…"

"I don't either; understand that I don't undervalue human life and neither does anyone else – which is why everyone wants you to just be with me and watch the priest… Okay? They have nothing to lose, we are the strongest; humanity's hope." Samantha nodded and kissed Rivaille's cheek, at the corner of his lips; acting as an apology of getting him flustered. Rivaille replied by moving his head as she kissed him, making her lips press against his.

Rivaille stood up, holding Samantha's hand as he circled around the bed.

"We have a meeting today, I have a feeling it's because Commander Irvin knew you would object to just guarding an old-man." Rivaille spoke with a smile on his face and a smile in his voice as he lifted Samantha up from the bed, cradling her as a baby like always. Rivaille walked out into the fresh air; it was a nice day, the sun was shining but it wasn't necessarily hot out, which was helped with the slight breeze.

"Rivaille," Samantha separated Rivaille from his view-sighting with her gentle, angelic voice. "You don't have to carry me all the way…" She giggled. Rivaille then placed her on her feet and supported her with her arms wrapped around his left arm. They walked together in unison, enjoying their quiet time together before they had to begin their duties. They purposely took longer than usual to get to Commander Irvin's office, taking the long ways around the district and walking at a slower pace.

They arrived to the meeting roughly 30 minutes late, but no one mentioned it. They could see that Samantha and Rivaille were just enjoying themselves; they had all picked on couples within the Scouting Legion, but one half felt that Rivaille needed love along with finding the relationship cute and the other half was just scared if they said anything, Rivaille would punish them accordingly. Many didn't understand how a girl as angelic and kind as Samantha could be with a guy as rough and strict as Rivaille – but I guess it goes to show that you can't judge a book by its cover.

"Glad that you two could make it." Commander Irvin smiled, patting Rivaille on the shoulder then sitting down in his seat; as if he had been waiting for them to arrive. Samantha noticed this and blushed, embarrassed – Rivaille reassured her by kissing her on the top of her head, as he was still supporting her as she stood as straight as she physically could.

"As some of you may know," Commander Irvin began, his voice thundering through the room. Natural born leader, I'd say… Rivaille thought. "Wall Rose has been breached."

It was the dead of the night, many were tired and struggled not to fall asleep as they stood in front of Commander Irvin himself. Commander Irvin assigned people their positions and afterwards they were dismissed, Samantha, Hanji, and Rivaille were the last ones in the room.

"You three will be in the carts, with the supplies – along with Eren, Mikasa, Armin, and the priest – who will be guarded by Samantha and Rivaille." All three nodded, and were sent on their way.

They were all gathered at the cart, Samantha being supported by Hanji, as the awaited for Rivaille with the priest. Samantha looked over at Eren, who (thankfully) was unharmed – though he was still weak. Samantha was startled; she hadn't noticed Mikasa in his shadow. She then remembered how she practically lived to protect Eren, and felt a relief come over her as she smiled at them, slightly bowing her head towards Mikasa. Mikasa's eyes widened, why is she smiling at me? I expected her to be like the shortie she's with…

"Don't fret, Mikasa…" Samantha broke the cold silence that hung in the air. "I'm nice." Samantha flashed another smile. Mikasa awkwardly smiled back, Eren turning his head looking at her, confused.

"Mikasa… It is okay, she's like you… She protected me when we went on our venture outside of the walls to study the Ape Type Titan." Eren whispered to her, relaxing Mikasa. Eren turned to Armin, seeing if he felt uncomfortable around Samantha. He seemed fine, more than fine actually – just a tad too deep in thought.

Rivaille arrived with the priest, gun in his right hand being covered with his travelers' cloak. He saw Samantha as he turned around to the back of the cart where everyone was. He smiled, kissing her cheek – not taking his eyes off the priest. Eren watched as they shared their quick moment, feeling awkward and embarrassed for watching – turning his cheeks a light red color.

"Eren," Rivaille spoke, making Eren jump. "Aren't you going to get in?" Samantha finished Rivaille's sentence, they were all in the cart, awaiting for their journey to the breach in the wall to begin.