Ace: Chapter 2 is up. I like writing this story, so expect more chapters.

Disclaimer: I do not own Shingeki no Kyojin

Chapter 2: The 104th

Mikasa

After a few hours of travel and avoiding the Military Police (and people in general), I arrived to the training site of the 104th Training Corps. Taking a quick survey of the area, I noticed a building that overlooked the entire training area. Grinning, I ran towards it and scaled it easily. Finding a hole in the roof, I slipped in it. I went towards the window and began to make notes over the security of the places and the adults that I had seen.

With that done, I went to my back and grabbed the 3D Maneuvering gear that I had "borrowed" a few years ago. I went and began to put the straps in place. I slipped a brown jacket on top of my white shirt and put the rest of the clothing in place. Soon, I looked like one of the recruits, thus lowering my potential suspicion level in case I acted tonight.

As the sun began to set, many of the trainees began to file out of the buildings and moved towards the clearing. I moved closer to the window so I could see the stage. When the moon came out and the torches were lit minutes later, a older man came out and saluted. The trainees saluted in return.

"You have trained for 3 years and survived it. Tomorrow, you will choose which Corps- Military Police, Survey Corps, or the Garrison- to join. We will now call out the ten with the highest scores. Number one, Reiner Braun."

A blonde haired man came out and walked towards the stage, only to stop in front of it. I quickly began to write down names as I heard them and as the people stepped up to join Reiner.

"Number two, Bertolt Hoover."

"Number three, Annie Leonhart."

"Number four, Eren Jaeger."

I momentarily froze after I wrote Eren's name down, but managed to regain my composure quickly.

"Number five, Jean Kirstein."

"Number six, Marco Bott."

"Number seven, Connie Springer."

"Number eight, Sasha Braus."

"Number nine, Krista Lentz."

"Number ten, Armin Arlert."

Again, I froze, but managed to snap out of it.

"These are the top ten students, who are the only ones that can join the Military Police. Tomorrow, you will make your decision to join which corps. The 104th Training Corps is dismissed!"

With that, everyone returned to the dorms. I slipped out of the building and began to search for another place to hide. As this happened, my mind began to berate itself.

Dammit... I can't kill Armin and Eren... If they die, I can never forgive myself or repay their debt... What do I do? Do I let them live or do I kill them? They are among the Top Ten! Unless-

Laughter and cheers could be heard as the trainees filed out of the dorms to go to the dining hall. Noticing this, I used my gear to get to the top of the building after the last trainees entered the place. I barely slipped into room and stayed out of everyone's sight. As this happened, the room got quiet.

I couldn't hear exactly what was going on, but they were two people arguing. I managed to get around someone and saw that it was Jean- if I remember correctly- and Eren. At that second, the two of then hit each other in the face and began a fistfight. Many people were egging them on, but I couldn't bear it. Without thinking, I wrapped my scarf around my face and dashed into the fray, as Eren was about to punch Jean. Grabbing Eren, I threw him on my shoulder and dashed out of the room, much to everyone's confusion.

"Hey! Put me down, dammit!" Eren yelled as he smacked my back.

I threw him on the ground and used my gear to get on top of building. Eren didn't see me get on top of the building, but he was surveying the area for me.

"Eren?" A boy asked. He and a few others came out to check on him. "Are you alright? Did you know who did it?"

Eren shook his head. "I'm fine Marco. Just a little rattled that a random person grabbed me like that. It was probably a villager who was hungry. They may have freaked out and left me in a hurry."

"Are you sure?" Marco asked, suspicious of Eren's words.

"Positive. Go back and enjoy the party," Eren commanded.

Still suspicious, Marco led the others inside, except for Armin, who stayed behind.

Armin looked at Eren. "You're lying."

Eren nodded. "You were always smart like that. I was able to get a glimpse of my assailant."

"Who?" Armin sat down as I tensed up.

"Remember Mikasa from that forest house? It was her."

Armin marveled as I nervously rewrapped the scarf on my face. "I thought that she had died."

"Same here. If only my mom knew... Then she would have raised her as my sister. But she can't, thanks to that Titan."

A Titan killed Eren's mom? Is that why he's here? I thought silently.

"What branch are you going to join?" Eren asked.

"Survey, like you."

"You sure that's a wise idea?" Eren asked. At this point, I used my gear to go to the original building that I was in, and after I entered it, I breathed a sigh of relief.

Because Armin and Eren had zero plans to join the Military Police, I am not going to kill them. Everyone else is fair game.

Ace: Yay, another chapter down. I feel sorry for Mikasa, Eren, and Armin. I mean, look at what I put them through. And the next chapter might be up soon.

I know Keith's speech isn't like the manga's but it works.

Ace