The plan was to set out to the old Survey Corps Headquarters, and hide Eren and Tart there before the mission. Before that could happen however, some changes had to be made. Hanji was wielding a pair of scissors, ready to make those changes. Erwin sighed.

"Your hair has to be cut, it's impractical at the length it is." He explained to Tart. Expecting an opposition, he was ready to restrain her if it was necessary. She laughed.

"As long as she cuts it even!"

Erwin was surprised at how happy she was. He checked in on her after her encounter with Levi, and found her sobbing on the floor. Once she noticed him, she apologized and cursed herself for being so annoying. Ever since then, she's been nothing but smiles. Her and Hanji get along spectacularly well, as they're both eccentric with their thoughts.

"You can always just wear it up if it's sloppy!" Hanji laughed back. She began snipping away, and the wood floors were quickly covered in strands of platinum hair. Erwin watched, amazed at how different Tart was beginning to look. Shorter hair framed her face well, making her look her actual age. Her hair went from grazing her lower back, to barely touching the nape of her neck. Erwin left the two girls to their weird jokes, and went to find Levi. The corporal was checking everything they had packed to bring to the headquarters. Erwin knew how to play his tactics to get the information he wanted.

"Tart's a real catch!" He quipped. "I'm surprised you managed to snag up the King's daughter." Levi tensed up.

"I didn't catch her, nor do I want to." He continued double checking the contents of the bags.

"Oh? Then why is she so fond of you?"

"Ask her."

"Levi." The topic was more sacred than Erwin had anticipated, Levi wasn't giving up anything.

"She's just a stupid kid, with some hero complex."

"Well, if she's not caught than perhaps I'll throw my line out there." Erwin smirked, knowing that Levi would take the bait. (AN: So many fishing metaphors!)

"Good luck."

Levi wasn't budging on the topic of Tart.

"You're not joining us?!" Tart was in pieces after she learned that Hanji was not traveling to the old HQ with them.

"Nope, it's just Squad Levi and the stowaways!" Hanji laughed, not realizing how much her presence calmed Tart.

"Not even Commander Erwin?" Tart was sad to lose the only two people she felt comfortable around.

"No, the only reason you're going with them is for your safety. They're mainly going to be getting acquainted with Eren during this time. It's best for you to be out of the city." Erwin knew she was uncomfortable to be trapped with Levi, which was why she was resisting. He bent over close to her ear, and whispered, "I wish you could stay near me, but this way you're the most protected." Her face immediately flushed red, as she backed up from him.

"I-it's fine! I'm ready to go!" She turned away from him. "Let's go!" As she was announcing her new found willingness to leave, Levi joined them along with his squad.

She cut her hair. He noticed the change promptly. He ignored the change promptly.

"If you're so eager, then let's go."

Tart mounted her horse, and began saying her goodbyes to Hanji, as the rest of the group began departing. As her and Hanji were sobbing about being separated, Erwin came up to her. He threw his green hooded Survey Legion cloak around her. Her face became red in embarrassment.

"But I'm not a member of the Legion, I can't wear this!" She refused the gift.

"Keep the hood up." He commanded. "Let's go Hanji." As they left, Tart lifted the hood up around her. The cloak was much too big for her, but because of this it hid her body well. She joined her group, staying in the far back. No one tried to start a conversation with her during the travel. She instead only listened to their banter.

(AN: Sorry for such a short chapter, this semester is KILLING me. orz)