A/N:
Hello everyone! Finally I've manage to do an update XD hahaha
Again I failed to do update on the promised day. Gomen gomen huhuhu Anyways, this is a un – deta – ed work, so please, advance apology for obvious errors XD
Well in this chappy, I tried to do a scenario where the OC (Crimson) is like the almost hopeless and out of her right thinking state. I hope I made a good job, this is my first time writing an angst. This is SNK people, I don't think I could always write fluff, right?
So enough of my blabber. THIS I PRESENT TO YOO CHAPTER & OF CRIMSON SKY!
Chapter 7
… travelling to the nearest gate….
The moon is full and bright. The whole scenario is an impossible thing to occur that is according to what Hanji said. She says the calendar seem to be not that accurate since we're not supposed to have a night with a bright full moon.
"Guys, I might think of the impossible. But…"
"What is it, shitty glasses?" The Corporal unconsciously asked, his mind wandering to something else. A silver haired crybaby.
Mike sniffed, and it is a long one. His sniffing thing would know what that his action means. "I smell…" He either smells the ridiculous scent of Titans, or… "… corpses."
Riding their horses, they're already near the gates when a soldier from the Garrison approached them. The four halted to hear the rather petrified soldier. "The person who is now in front of the gates is confirmed as one of your men! And the carriage with her has… co… corpses!" The soldier seemed to forgot to talk with formalities.
The four were not given the luxury to be shocked as the soldier continued with his report. "The soldier seemed to be out of her right mind, her clothes were totally a wreck and she won't even utter a word. We can't allow her inside if she'll continue to be like…"
And a punch landed on the soldier's face. "You don't fucking talk about our men lie that! You little piece of…" The Corporal was about to throw a kick at the fallen soldier.
"That's enough Levi, let's just go and see the real deal." Erwin's hand rested on Levi's shoulder. That action alone is enough to stop an extremely pissed Levi and his sadistic tendencies, but the frustration still remains inside of the Corporal.
Now just a few feet away from the wall, the four hooked their wires and easily got on top of the wall.
The stars that night were beautiful, different colors can be seen and appreciated. It was majestic. But the situation to focus on is right below them.
"No way…" Hanji dragged herself as fast as she can climb down the wall. Her goal was to reach the person as soon as she can.
The white, tall, majestic and strong horse and the person's striking silver – white hair. "Crimson – san!" Hanji was crying and laughing at the same time. "I know you'll survive! I know you'll be back! CRIMSON! WAAAA! I am so glad…"
In contrary to the Hanji breaking down, the silver haired soldier stays still, unfazed by what's happening around her. Her head was down. Her head and whole body is covered by dried blood and the smell of corpses strongly lingers on her skin. Her clothes were torn all over, the cloth covering her left leg and right arm seems to be torn off completely. Her gear is nowhere to be seen,
Mike, Erwin and Levi were down on the ground now. Equally confused and surprised but somehow still relived for what is happening now.
Mike walked towards the carriage, which they are told to contain corpses. HE took hold of one of the cloth covering a body, when he unveiled who it is, it was Petra. Face now with no sign of color and warmth it always emits whenever she is. Levi also checked on some of the other corpses, and saw those hands with bite marks, he knew it was them.
"P… please… please gather these soldiers' family together. Th… they need to see… them…" Crimson looked particularly to the blonde Commander.
Anyone who'll be pierced with those eyes, eyes full of sorrow and pain, no one can say no. Erwin signalled the guards above the gates and in just a few seconds, they are now walking back to the walls. The gates were just lifted just enough for us them to get in, they're still in Titan territory anyway.
(now in the plaza)
Crimson, now atop on her white horse, finding particular people in the crowd. And when she found them,, she went down her horse and almost landed ungracefully, thanks to the extreme trauma she has been through. What's much more important is to say her sentiments to these people
"SORRY!" Her voice echoed through each and every person in the plaza.
Crimson knelt down in front of every people mourning for their loved ones. Tears went flowing, unstoppable as if any amount of it won't be enough to express what she feels.
"I am sorry that I let them die! Sorry for being such a useless person and all I can do is bring them back dead! I am sorry that…
Crimson was cut from her speech when someone enveloped her with a hug.
"Crimson – san, it's not your fault. Please don't take all these and blame yourself…." The beautiful woman tucked a stray hair behind Crimson's ears.
"Helena – san." Helena was actually 3 months pregnant. She and Crimson were the only people only who knew that and they promise to keep it a secret so it would be a surprise for Erd's return. But there's no more Erd, and the unborn child has lost his father and didn't have the opportunity to be held by the kind man.
From her back, there is Auruo's Dad, Gunther's Grandfather and Petra's Dad. All of them are crying, but they have small smiles on their faces. Crimson suddenly felt much guilty, or painful if that is even possible.
"Don't you feel like killing me? Won't you hit me? Get me executed? Why… why… why…" The last words were almost whispered, so soft that someone might think she didn't said it. Crimson buried her face on Helena's shoulder and silently cried. Sobs were muffled under her breath.
Helena smiled, as a tear rolled down her orbs. She then patted and caressed Crimson's blood stained, yet still beautiful hair.
"No, no one's mad at you, or any of you guys." She refers to the other Scouting Legion soldiers. She paused to catch her breath. "Erd and everyone sacrificed their lives, and upon joining the Scouting Legion, they sacrificed themselves for humanity's sake. Their lives are always risked on the line of duty. They love what they do, even how dangerous the circumstances might be. That is why we are proud of them, of you Crimson."
"For real?..." That is what only Crimson say.
Helena once again smiled and nod. "Yes, what I said was all but truth. Also… we thank you for bringing them back, so we can see them for the very last time. And we're all glad that you made it back alive."
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The corpses are rendered by the higher ups to be burned publicly instead of burying them. They said something about the dead bodies exposed to Titans are possible carriers of diseases. No one protested about the decision, and instead, just watched the fire silently as it made the corpses turn to ashes.
With no one expecting, Crimson went near the fire and let her right arm touch the fire. Everyone was too shocked to move except for Levi, who immediately pulled her away from the flames.
"Just what the heck are thinking, Crimson!?" Levi forced the girl's body to face him. The girl looked straight into his eyes blankly and said nothing.
Levi was beyond concerned about Crimson. He can't worry over a hopeless and crazy subordinate of his all the time and at the same time fight the filthy Titans. "For fuck's sake Crimson, fucking talk!"
"The fire… the fire is calling me…"The ever so stoic and poker – faced Corporal was disturbed upon seeing up-close Crimson's present condition.
The girl's eyes were darker than usual, her eyes puffy from all the crying. The usual brightness her orbs emit was now, gone and replaced with dullness and lifeless shade of red.
"What the heck happened to you when I am not looking?" Levi let go of Crimson and went back to his place where the Military Police is waiting for him. Probably for a report about Crimson's return.
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(Crimson POV)
The corporal just let go of me, and was now talking to the Military Police and fuck, who cares what they are talking about. What's important is what I feel right now…
"I hate you…" I dangerously went near him.
"What the fuck are you saying?" His eyes narrowed at my action.
I clicked my tongue at his unmoved reaction. "You're the one who ordered to leave the corpses behind, right?"
His eyes darkened and became bigger and wide than usual. I can see it even how dark it might be dark tonight. He let out a long sigh. "Yes, I…"
Before he can even finish his sentence, I lifted him with both of my hands, by his collar. "How can you… They're fucking dead already for fuck's sake. How can you make such decision!? Didn't you think how their families would feel? I know they might have said, "we are fine" "we are ok", BUT NO! There is no fucking way one would feel ok thinking their loved ones would rot outside just like that, and alone! Do you fucking understand me? You fucking Squint Corporal?!"
Shaking him, trying to get some response from him. Nothing. He keeps on just looking to the ground. I continued to cuss, hiss, and blame him until pair of arms separated us from each other. The Squint was unintentionally pushed and fell to the ground, his face turned to an expression that he is somehow in pain. He winced and holds his left thigh.
"Pe… Petra… she died… She died thinking of her father and you! She cares for everyone, especially YOU! Your name was the last thing I've heard from her lips before she died! Yet what did you do? Aren't you friends? Now what happened? Tell me!" I continued struggling to free myself from the arms holding me back, with the goal of beating the shit out of the Corporal.
I wanted to cry, but the tears just won't come out of my eyes. Anger filled me inside and out, and it was killing me slowly. I blame him, because he is the only one to blame.
"Crimson, that's enough for now…" It was Hanji. Her face was unusually serious. Much more serious compared to when we work with her Titan experiments. But I do not care that much at the moment.
"It is not that I don't care… It was just the best decision to make at the current situation we're in…" He said as he dusted himself.
"Right decision my ass!"
And a loud and powerful slap landed on my left cheek. I hear people and voices gasp and shriek.
"Stop it, Crimson."
"Erwin…"
Erwin hit me. The Erwin Smith, who is always the 'calm, collected and calculating" hit me. He let out a long sigh and lowered himself to meet my level. I feel as good as dead right now, literally.
"Crimson, sorry for hitting you, but right now, you badly need one." He gave me a slight smile, which I am sure I, only saw.
I just nod at him as a response. He looked at the soldiers who are holding me. And in just a few, I am free from their hold.
"That damn Erwin, that slap would surely form a pretty bad bruise." I felt arms wrap me from behind. I was sure that action is to comfort me and as well prevent me from doing anything reckless.
"Crimson, what happened? Did "that" happened again?" Hanji whispered at my ear.
"Noting, just picked up corpses on my way back here." I let out a long sigh. I was so out of juice already. I tried to act the obvious, hoping she'll drop the topic. "Owh also, if "that" happened again, I was quite not sure. Maybe I'll tell you about it after I took a good rest."
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(3rd POV)
The bodies were all now but ashes. Some people took ashes even with the knowledge that those ashes might not even be their loved ones.
People bid goodbye and words of thankfulness and gratitude to Crimson. But the girl can't even do proper gestures or responses to those people. Though they might understand her, she has been through a hard time.
"Crimson! Crimson! Where are you?!" A voice called for the poor girl. A rather pitchy, yet masculine with worry and relief etched over the voice.
Crimson tensed up a bit upon hearing that voice. And without her noticing, she was pulled by the arm and was encased by a very tight hug, the person shaking. When Crimson tilted to see the person's face, it was her best friend, Nanaba.
"Crimson…. Thank goodness. You're still alive. Don't die and leave me worry and regretting it! I don't know what I'll do if…"
Nanaba was cut short when Crimson's hand traced the part of his neck where a major vein resides and then to his wrist. Then lastly, the girl leaned her ear on the man's chest.
Crimson slightly smiled and hugged back Nanaba, even tighter than the man did, which made Nanaba flinch in surprise. "Nanaba, you're still alive. I am so glad… I… I thought I lost you as well… I don't know what to do anymore if I'll lose you as well…"
Nanaba was shocked at first but was relieved to see his friend smile. It was a great relief. "Crimson… you can tell me exactly what happened, if you want to I am always here." He whispered to her ears so no one can hear.
Crimson just nodded as an agreement. She pulled away from the hug reluctantly. She then raised her hand to touch Nanaba's face.
Nanaba's eyes widened, and took hold of Crimson's right hand. "Just what the heck happened to this Crimson?"
Crimson just shook her head, trying to say it is nothing. She smiled lightly to the man. When she felt her surrounding, spinning and her vision turned black. She fell to the ground and fell unconscious.
"Crimson!"
Crimson can hear random voices calling her name and some other voices who seems to be calling for help.
"Hey you fucking crybaby! Don't you dare fucking die!" She knew better who that person is.
"I hate him!..."
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(Nanaba POV)
"Nanaba, can you help me out with cleaning Crimson?"
"Yes, of course Hanji – san." We're no back in the HQ and in my arms, the still unconscious Crimson.
Hanji and I treated her surprisingly minor and shallow wounds. We both have an idea what might be the reason that she suffered less injury that anyone can expect.
"Ok, the water in the tub is good as warm. Please help me remove her clothing."
On some occasions, when Crimson gets drunk, (which is quite impossible cause she's a heavy drinker, I can tell you how much!) I do change her in comfortable clothing. What are bestfriends for, right? That is my duty as one. Or when we were roommates before, she sleeps only wearing her boy shorts and her breast binder, like she is wearing now. So this stuff is much less to no awkward thing for me.
Hanji was now scrubbing the dried blood from Crimson's arm, while I am having a struggle to clean Crimson's disastrous hair.
"Hanji - san may I ask you a question?"
"Hm? What is it Nanaba?"
"Do you understand the words from Crimson's tattoo?" I pointed at Crimson's tattoo stretching out on her shoulder blades…
"Hmmm… I don't know what that means. I am sorry… But I can do some research with that…"
A deafening silence went next. I though we'll be this silent until Crimson is fully cleaned when...
"Ha… Hanji san… look!"
"What?"
The water slowly crept towards Crimson's bruises and scars. The scars and wounds faded and healed, leaving a tiny thread like scar behind, which eventually faded as well.
"Nanaba…"
I looked at Hanji, who is now inspecting Crimson's eyes (trying to find if she's conscious already) and scrutinizing every inch of her skin.
"What we saw, must remain a secret now. Understand?" I just nod and turned back my focus on Crimson's now slightly soft hair.
But I have to ask her about this. Or rather inform her.
"I think an Impuls stimulated the power once again. That is my theory why she came back almost unharmed, yet still out of juice and out of right reasoning. Basically she's a mess."
"Probably when she saw Levi's squad dead."
The first time was when Shawn died, stomped by a Titan trying to protect her. That was the first time I saw her in full rage. Not everyone saw it, just a few people. Me, Mike, Erwin, Hanji and Levi were the only ones who saw HELL that day. Literally.
"That ticks the power inside of her. I am really worried about this Nanaba."
"So do I, Hanji – san."
A/N
And… THAT IS FOR CHAPTER 7?
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Well for the next chapter, here is some preview….
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"You'll be rendered powerless upon setting your foot down on that land. And you'll be a little kid in that land."
That is what those God's condition, the only condition they gave me. That is what makes me much more worried. The only thing I was thinking while I am getting myself ready for a trip to decide human's fate. If I fail, I suffer the consequences with them, if I win, we would be victorious, or at least that's what I think.
"Everything would be worth it. A few sacrifices won't hurt."
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Next chapter would be a story of Crimson's past. Please bear with it, because that chapter is very important for Crimson's character development. I mean I just can't give you a rather simple and plain OC, right?
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