Chapter 12- Expedition part 2

After the second month, the hole of Wall Maria was approaching completion. Levi asked for there to be more repair hands to get the job done sooner so they could get to the next step of building sectors and killing the remaining titans. Soon enough the hole was completely repaired and everyone moved to the next stage. With titans not coming from the north area anymore, Pixis decided to split Levi's squad into two to help the west and east sectors. Levi headed back to base to resupply his squad and then each day he would switch sectors to make sure each side was safe.

Within the following more titans showed up from the east and tried to eat the garrison soldiers. Four were easily taken out by Levi and his survey members but three other titans showed up and went around the construction. They ran past all of Levi's squad and quickly made their in the durection of the main base. Levi saw them heading toward the buildings in the ditsance. He got on his horse and told Hanji to hold down the fort. Hanji chuckled mischeviously once Levi was out of sight.

"Next titan that shows up is mine!" Hanji giggled like a little school girl while the other soldiers glanced at her worryingly.

Armin, John, and Pixis were discussing tomorrow's plans for the sectors but abruptly stopped as their water glasses shook violently. Armin's squad only contained around 20 people and most were not well-equipped. Armin and Pixis ran outside to see titans smashing their way through the stables. The three titans destroyed the first main stables and had four stable men within their grasp. Pixis's squad leader, Rico Brzenska, was the first to take action. She quickly leaded her troops into battle to protect the base and her comrades. Pixis was stilled worried that people might get hurt so he quickly ordered everyone except the survey corps members to evacuate into the trees and wait. Armin was the second to take action/, telling his newbies of a plan to take out the titans and maybe even capture one. His influence from Hanji worried John but everyone else was pumped up for the action of an actual battle. John steadily put on his 3DMG as he ordered his squad to find high ground and then figure out a plan on how to defeat them. Armin's quickly took out two of the titans but some of the trainees were lost due to hesitation. John soon came up with a battle plan and took out the last one. The loss of their squads combined were eleven people. Pixis sighed and called for the garrison troops to come back. Everyone went to work on repairing the stables an the second building of the main HQ. An hour after the damage had occured, Erwin ran up to Armin and Pixis after hopping off of his horse. He told them that the west sector was in trouble.

Mikasa's POV (around the same time HQ gets attacked)

Only five titans showed up near Wall Rose and then nothing. I never lost that many troops since I took on most of the titans. The total loss of today was around three people. I was upset that I couldn't protect all ninety soldiers of my squad but had to carry on for the rest of the day. Not much happens in the south area so we decided to head back early. I looked to the west and thought I could the construction. Eren was using his titan abilities when he could and helped out a lot. He still had a lot of training to go through before he could be trusted with his power by himself. I told my squad that we would stop by the west sector to make sure that they have enough to protect them before dark. Sasha, my right hand advisor, told me she sensed a bad vibe coming from that sector. My eyes widened in shock because I feared the worst. Sasha's senses were never wrong so I ordered my troops to pick up the pace as headed to the west sector.

In the forest with Peter and Erwin- Ewrin's POV

Every morning my survey corps members are to scout every inch of these forest for titans. Usually we run into about titans a week. Peter likes to take the lead and head out first into attack rather than risk losing his comrades. I smirk as he brutally abolishes each titan. His weapon of choice is odd but it fits his style of fighting. His two double-bladed axes help him cut through the skin and chop off arms that hold his comrades. After the first titan was beginning to steam, I told my squad to move on and keep an eye out for more titans. I soon spotted another titan within the 8-meter class. I ordered everyone to head into the trees and prepare for battle. The titan took notice of us as well but instead of blindly charging toward us, it lifted it leg and stomped roughly into the ground repetitively. I was beginning to think it was another titan shifter but didn't have much more time to question my thoughts as someone shouted that many titans were coming from all directions.

I looked to Peter and told him to take half of the squad and lead them into a deeper part of the forest. He nodded and soon headed off. I turned around and ordered the rest to hide within the branches. They quickly took cover as I counted as to how many titans heard the 8-meter class's signal. I growled in anger as the count came to around thirty titans. They most have come the south-east side of the area. Hanji hasn't gotten very far with construction and must have not seen the titans. Mikasa's group only patrols the south side and then heads west to check on Eren around this time. Suddenly a shake from the earth interrupted my thoughts. The titans were trying to climb up my tree. They must have been part of the same group that learned how to do that when we encountered the female titan. I yelled out for my troops and told them to go with attack plan #4. Armin's idea was stolen and restyled with my military experience and the result was attack plan #4. It included the element of surprise, teamwork, and most importantly, improvisation. Titans are always unpredictable so this was favorite back-up plan. I wished Hanji was here so we could eat traps up in another part of the forest and take them down one at a time. My squad and Peter's combined was a total of 200 brilliant survey corps soldiers. The rookies were set up the sectors where only a few titans would show up in a month.

After a few hours, more than half of the titans were eliminated or heading toward Peter's group. I decided to take the lead and kill off the last few titans. My swords were dulled afterwards but the adrenaline rush was nice. Soon after, I ordered my squad to regroup with Peter's. I started counting up the total loss of my squad as we headed to Peter's group. He was, as excpected, taking the lead in attack. He only let his comrades help him in distracting the titans so he could deliver the finishing blow. He did let them kill it off sometimes but only when he was sure they wouldn't get harmed.

"What's the total damage?" I asked him as he noticed my presence. He shot his maneuver gear to the tree I was next to and flew to my side. He looked slightly tired but answered the question nonetheless.

"Around 17, sir. I tried to-" He was about to come up with an apology but I stopped him.

"It happens, Squad Leader. As much as it might hurt, it is impossible to protect all of humanity from these beasts. No apology is necessary. All we need to do is aid the injured and take the deceased back to base." I saluted him to carry on and head back. But before anyone went to the ground to recover the corpses, another small earthquake began. I feared that the battle was not over.

Peter's POV

Several more titans showed up but completely ignored us. They ran to the west direction as if something was calling them. If it was south I would have left them to Mikasa but since it was west I looked to Erwin.

"Please take your horse and go to Pixis! I'll take the squad and follow the titans." He didn't refuse my proposal and promptly headed into the direction of HQ. I turned to the squad and ordered them to quickly get on their horses and follow after the varied class titans. Three of the soldiers stopped and asked about the corpses.

"You three can take them back to base. The rest of you, we must hurry!" I hopped onto my horse ad led my squad to the west sector. I began to understand the sacrifices that the survey corps would make to protect their comrades and felt inspired since the first day of this expedition. Even though I may not know everyone on this expedition very well, I am willing to risk my life for their sake and for the sake of humanity.