Chapter 2: " Survival "

She was trembling from every step she took. Fearing that one wrong step would end her life. She was alone. A girl named Yui, She was alone in a place filled with merciless monsters called titans.

" I'm afraid. Every step I take might lead to a possible death. " Death was everywhere. Crying widows about to be eaten. Men who were trampled on and were either headless. Blood filled the whole city of Shiganshina. It was the fall of the said city, The fall of ' Shiganshina. '

My eyes were pretty keen despite the fact that my right eye is covered by my overgrown bangs ever since I was a child. I've never actually looked at it myself.

I turned to the corner to see our house completely burned down. No way. My efforts were useless, I might as well give up now...

Well it's not like I have any chance of surviving in this type of world.

I walked while dragging my legs. I'll just die, The determination ran out of me. I was hopeless, I knew myself that I had no chance of surviving. So why bother?

My letter was lost as I checked it awhile ago while trying to hide. All that's left is a necklace, But what would I gain from it? The clue to the person I really am is gone. Would I just end up living to the lie I've lived up through out my whole life?

Slumping to the ground, I bury my hands towards my face. Tears were shed and some wounds bled. I looked at my side, There was a knife. A knife? What is a knife doing out here?

Grabbing it. I touched it's blade, What would this be of use to me? I would die anyways. I looked at the corner of my eyes. I saw two big feet at my side. A titan..., Here comes my death. Closing my eyes I prepared myself from the pain I would feel when I get bitten by the titan.

But then I had realized, Just at that moment. I wouldn't have forced them to leave me here for nothing. I wasn't here to die. Not for that reason, And that was the time I was exalted.

I wasn't here to die. " I was here to survive! " I opened my eyes and dodged it's attempt to eat me. Wiping my tears I grabbed the knife and ran as fast as I could.

Running as fast as I could, I turn to the corner and trip. Shit, I see the titan chasing me behind me. No. This is not the end, I grabbed a big rock beside me and aimed at it's eye. And thankfully it hitted it's eyes perfeclty.

Running for the nearest stable house. I lock it slowly, there I inhaled big amounts of air. I survived, I effin survived...

I can't believe that I almost gave up on living. Clenching my fist I oath to myself, " I will survive no matter the cost. " I knew myself that I would never be the same child I was before. I knew that sooner or later, I would learn how to kill just to survive..., And it frightened me.

Searching the house I found out it had a basement, Some food. A supply of water and stuff that I'll need to survive. I proceeded to the basement and rested.

The house seemed to belong to a rich person Judging from the structure and well kept furniture. I also found a collection of books which I also grabbed.

Sitting in the warm floor, I began to read the books. I need as much as information I can find out about titans.

And luckily. These were one of those rare books. Books kept hidden from the police. It fascinated me from the stuff I've read. So fascinating that it almost made me forget the things happening around me.

I found out a lot, And this knowledge will help me survive. Gathering the weapons I've found, Knives. Sharpened materials. Good, this will help me defend myself.

I ate a little piece of bread to satisfy my hunger, Just a little bit. Since there's no telling where I'll find food the next day.

Staring at the necklace tied unto my neck, It's glow makes me forget all about my problems.

And yet, It reminds me that I'll be alone now. Alone to survive in this world, The question is. How long will I last?

Imagining the things that may happen in the future, I've got to find out how to kill a titan. I can't keep running forever. I've got to learn how to defend myself.

Grabbing a random book. I flip the pages to see that it's about fighting and defending one's self.

Just when I needed it the most.

I woke up groggily, It was the 5th month of surviving in Shiganshina. I haven't killed anyone yet. But I've learned the basics in defending one's self. But hey, I'm still alive.

My food source was running low. So right now I need to find food. Looking at the windows, I see that there were no titans around this area. Opening the door I saw a gruesome sight.

It was a human eating another human? As I observed it more, My eyes grew big. That guy was eating the other human raw. Judging from the current situation. He was what they call, A " Cannibal. "

It seems that he has turned insane from the turn of events. I guess, Who wouldn't? Just seeing people getting eaten in front of you would make you mentally insane. Then the guy turned around to look at me. And the look he gave me was the look of hunger.

I gripped my knife as we made eye contact. This is the first time I've engaged in battle, Then he charged towards me with a butchers knife in hand.

I was able to dodge it but then he charged at me again. He looked like he hasn't eaten in days. Then I tripped, Shit. He charged at me pointing his knife unto my neck.

" Let's see, How should I eat a tasty young girl like you? " The man says.

I kicked his stomach hard. Have you no shame? Your trying to kill a mere child. Well, that is. If you can?

His knife was in my hands now. I aproached him, I know it's hard to not stay sane in an environment like this. But, I think instead of going crazy. I'd rather think of a plan on how to live more and survive more. Well not by being a cannibal that is.

He charged at me and I was able to grab his arm. I twisted it so hard that I think it broke since he let out a scream. Just then a titan arrived. I hid myself in a nearby house.

I closed my eyes as it ate the man mercilessly. As the titan left, I grabbed the bag left by the man and proceeded to ' my ' house. A house I had found which was very stable and also, Which had a nice basement to keep me away from titans.

As I sat on the basements floor, I reminsced the things I did, I was the cause of somebody's death. I'm sorry. But in this world, I need to survive. That man also killed a lot of people by eating them so I think. What he had done paid him back.

I checked out his bag which was filled with tons of beans, edible roots, half loaves of bread, and healing berries. These are enough to last me for months!

I found a hook and a rope Too. And at that moment, I knew this two items would be of great use in the future.

To Be Continued...