I can't stop writing this! I want to get to the smug do fast! . but, I love done buildup. So Eren is joining the Captain and his new teammates at Castle Utgard for even more training. Enjoy! Let me know how you feel about my story!
"This concludes our assignment ceremony, god speed to us all!" Erwin's words resonated within the large room.
Cheers broke out among the graduates and Erwin had a look on his face that Eren had never seen before. He smiled, and gave his comrades a round of applause.
"Before you load up your things, please report to your respective commanders for further instruction. All Scout Regiment members, please report to Captain Levi."
Eren shifted through the throngs of graduates and stood before the platform in front of Captain Levi along with his other Scout Regiment brothers and sisters.
"I am Captain Levi Rivaille, a squad leader of the Scout Regiment." He began speaking to the few new recruits gathered around him. "I have been given permission by Commander Erwin to cherry-pick the newest members of my squadron. I have been paying close attention to this class lately, and believe I have made some very good choices." A small devilish grin came across his face. His soft gray eyes looked over the specimens before him, though he had his choices already picked.
"I am going to take five of you, and you will train with me and my current teammates and become members of The Special Operations Squad. Your training will begin immediately after arriving at Castle Utgard In the morning. Please join me after I call your names." He took a breath and looked at the fresh young faces surrounding him.
'You have no idea...' He blinked his eyes hard and began his list.
"Mikasa Ackerman. You are the best graduate in this class. Your talents would be wasted in any other squadron."
Eren scanned her face, he was sure that this was the first time he had ever seen his adoptive sister blush.
"Armin Arlert. I can admit that you are not on this list due to your physical strengths. You possess the mind of a genius strategist, but I will say your 3dmg skills are above adequate."
Armin looked genuinely flattered and he gave Levi a confident smile.
"Sasha Braus. I am impressed at your physical skills, your cuts are clean and precise. I have a feeling you'll fit in nicely."
Sasha looked like she might burst at the seams with joy.
Eren was having difficulty keeping his rapid heartbeat in check. 'What if I'm not picked?! He's taking all my friends and I'll be left alone... How will I survive!?' He thought feverishly; a sharp panic overcoming him. His palms began to sweat, he felt like he'd fall flat on his back at any second.
"Jean Kirstein. I have reviewed your file many times before finally coming to a conclusion... I needed you under my command so I could make a proper soldier out of you. A have faith in you, you have strong skills."
Jean had a smug look on his face, he was satisfied with himself.
Eren started to visibly shake. Levi turned his attention toward Eren, who was staring at the ground before him, looking shaken.
"Eren Yeager." He called, mainly to get his attention. Eren's head shot up and his eyes instantly met the Captain's.
He swallowed hard, "yes Captain Levi?"
"Would you like to know the fifth and final member of my squadron?"
Suddenly Eren felt if he spoke there would come no sound, only a puff of smoke from his dried and shriveled up throat. So he nodded.
"It's you." He said, without blinking.
"Your addition was the easiest decision I've had in a long time. You may not be a genius prodigy, but I believe your will and drive cannot be broken by any means. You have twice the sense of purpose than anyone to graduate within these four walls. You're a steel soldier. Do. Not. Fail. Me."
Eren was blown away at his statement. He stood in awe for a moment before joining the other recruits on stage.
"Please, all other recruits follow Commander Erwin. He will give you your next steps." He gestured to where Erwin was standing in the corner of the great room leaning against a marble column.
Armin threw his arm around Eren's shoulder and squeezed him tight. "I just knew something special was going to happen today! Eren, we're Elite Scouts!" Armin basically screamed as he held Eren and cheered.
Eren couldn't move he was so shocked. Levi had already left the stage and was heading for the exit.
"Retrieve your things, we leave in fifteen minutes!" Levi shouted over his shoulder.
The Special Operations Squad scrambled down the small platform to the dormitory wing.
Eren was dumbfounded, and stared at Levi's retreating back.
He felt eyes on him and turned his head slightly to see the recruit staring at him with a stupid grin on his face. He smiled to himself, 'Oh man... This is going to be soooo much fun.' His smile turned devilish, but didn't dare let anyone see.