Chapter 11

As I ran around the grounds I ran past Levi's office and saw him standing at his window watching me. I gave him an odd look then smiled when he turned his face away from me. Jogging around at night felt great because the air was cool as it hit my sweating form. So much was on my mind that I didn't realize that I had been running for almost two hours. It was now one a.m. and I still was not tired. I found the little clearing that I was in before and sat on the ground. The sky was a gorgeous midnight blue, so I laid down and watched the stars. I saw a shooting star and made a wish to go home soon. My eyes began to droop then they eventually closed.

I woke up an hour later freezing cold. Standing up became a feat in itself because I was so sore. I groaned and began to walk back to my room not having meant to leave Reiner there alone for so long. When I walked through the doors of the building Levi stopped me.

"You sure seem to be moving quite well for someone whose ribs were just broken" He said cornering me.

"I don't like being weak so I work through it" I said with a straight face.

Levi touched my side which in all honesty actually still hurt a little. I yelped and he instantly withdrew his hand.

"I don't know what came over me, how many times can I say 'I'm sorry' before you believe it" Levi said sounding a bit upset.

"You'll have to say it quite a bit before I ever willingly talk to you again captain. Now if you don't mind I would like to get at least a few hours of sleep before I meet my new squad tomorrow" Pushing passed him I headed back to my room.

Levi didn't even stop me, he never tried to. He just watched me leave with a look of determination.

I got back to my room a minute later and crawled into my bed with Reiner. He opened an eye at me then pulled me into his chest.

"You left me" He mumbled.

"Sorry I could not sleep at all."

"Mmm okay. Are you tired now?"

"Yeah" I sighed into his still bare chest.

"I love you Kat, so much that it hurts when your not around. I was so surprised when you chose the military police. My heart felt like it was going to explode because that meant I wouldn't see you again until after the mission. You can imagine my surprise and joy when I saw you walk through the mess hall doors with captain Levi that day" He spoke quietly.

I nodded against him. I knew that we had talked about the plan before we picked where to go. Annie was going to go to the military police by herself and the boys and I would be joining the survey corps. Without telling them though I decided that I didn't want to be with the corps. I still get upset about the fact that I was forced here. Everything worked itself out in the end I guess. I yawned and fluttered my eyes shut. I only had a few hours before I had to move anyway so I might as well sleep.

I was awoken by Reiner trying to climb over me to get off the bed. He was off of the bed in a second and then I got up.

"Oh I didn't mean to wake you" He said surprised.

I waved him off and stood to stretch. My legs and other places were incredibly sore. Reiner laughed when I winced, I glared at him and he shut up. That didn't stop him from making a snarky remark though.

"Feeling a bit sore today are you?"

"Shut it Braun" I glared at him again.

Reiner laughed again, I rolled my eyes at him then started to undress. His eyes went wide.

"Whoa! What are you doing missy?" He said holding his hands up.

"Getting dressed. What's it look like?" I said raising an eyebrow.

"It looks like you're trying to seduce me"

I laughed and stopped undressing. Noticing how sweaty and gross I felt I grabbed some extra clothes and my towel. Reiner got the idea and nodded. He went back to his room to get clothes to change into and I went to the showers. The hot water running over my tense muscles felt amazing and I sighed into the steam of the water. I got dressed right before another woman came into the room to take her own shower. It was a woman I had never seen before, she had pretty ginger hair and a kind smile.

"Hi there. I don't think I've met you before" The woman said.

"I'm Kat it's nice to meet you" I smiled at her.

"Ah now I know who you are. Captain Levi told us you were going to join us. My name is Petra by the way, pleasure to meet you" She stuck her hand out,

I shook her hand but asked her about what she meant.

"Captain Levi said that I was joining your squad?" I asked confused.

She nodded surprised that I had not known this bit of information. My face contorted into instant anger and I rushed out of the room. Running back to my room only took me a second and I threw everything that I had in the box that I would be taking to my new barracks. Then I rushed out to go talk to Erwin.

"Commander!" I yelled as I threw open his office door.

He looked away from Mike and Levi who were sitting across from him, to me. His eyes got big when he saw my disheveled figure. My hair was still dripping wet and hanging by my sides. I noticed him staring and realized that I looked like a monster. 'Good maybe he'll actually listen if I look like this' I thought. Then I decided against it and flung my long hair back to catch it in my hands. I twisted it all up into a bun and took the hairband that I always have on my wrist to keep it in place. I stared down the commander then and his face went blank. The other two men however were in complete shock at my boldness.

"Commander Erwin! I was just informed that you have gone behind my back and placed me in captain Levi's squad when I clearly chose to be in captain Mike's squad" I yelled at him.

"Now listen here Kat I just think that-"

"Do you honestly think that I care what YOU think? I asked to be placed with him not with captain Levi. If you do not comply with my request you can kiss me goodbye sir" I cut off the commander.

He opened and closed his mouth like a fish completely in awe at my audacity. Mike and Levi were close to doing the same, they had never seen someone talk back to Erwin like I just did.

"Cadet Ward I am placing you in the special operations squad and that is that" Erwin finally spoke.

I raised an eyebrow at him then turned and walked out of the office with my arms crossed.

"Ward where are you going?" Erwin yelled after me.

I turned back and stuck my tongue out at him like a child. Then I ran.

"Mike, Levi catch her and do NOT let her leave!" Erwin ordered.

The two captains ran after me which caused me to run faster. I ran to Hange's lab and didn't even yell for her, I just took a 3Dmg and strapped it on. As I was fastening the last belt the two men crashed in through the door. I turned looked at them and smiled as I waved. I was gone a second later flying through the air. Mike and Levi started searching for gear. They found a couple but not before I was already out of eye sight. I felt safe now that I was well out of their reach. I was headed to the capital to get in touch with the head of the military police. Commander Erwin had broken his promise and I was now allowed to go where I wanted. I was almost over the wall that held the capital behind it when I heard other maneuvering gear behind me. Turning my head I saw both of the strongest soldiers chasing me down. I grumbled and turned back to the task at hand. I don't even have to make it to the building I just have to get captured by the police. Grinning as I reached the top of the wall, I ran and flung myself over the other side and fell. When I was close enough I began latching onto houses. The wind blew past me as I went fast. The men of course were right on my tail, I didn't dare look back because I knew that I would see Levi's determined face and I really rather not at the current moment in time. Soon enough I had the military police on my heels. I kept going until I saw commander Nile start chasing me. I smiled and stopped abruptly. Levi and Mike of course were the first ones to catch me. They began to drag me back but were stopped by commander Nile.

"Stop right there men" Commander Nile said.

Both of the men stopped and dropped me. I glared up at them but then looked to the commander.

"Cadet Ward, nice to see you again" He spoke to me.

"Likewise" I nodded.

"Now would you care to tell me why you are here and creating a commotion?"

"Well sir I am here to join the military police as commander Erwin has shirked his duties" I spoke quick and to the point.

Levi almost hissed at me which made it incredibly hard for me to keep a straight face.

"He has? Well then cadet welcome to the military police!" Nile grinned.

He stuck out his hand for me to take. Nile pulled me up and shook my hand. I turned and winked at Levi who's eyes now held flames in them. I was far too happy to be out of there and he could tell.

"Could you tell me exactly what he did?" Commander Nile asked.

"As you probably remember I was given the choice of what squad I would be a part of" I said

Nile nodded and I continued "Commander Erwin did not allow me that choice and was going to place me in captain Levi's special ops squad when I asked to be placed with captain Mike. He then proceeded to tell me I will go where I am placed without complaint."

Nile raised an eyebrow at this and a slight smirk found itself onto his face.

"Well we are glad to have such a capable cadet such as yourself. Not just anyone can out run the two strongest soldiers that anyone has seen. You did right to come here with this" He said.

"You two will be staying with us until your commander gets here" Nile added watching Mike and Levi.

"Tch" was all that came out of Levi. Mike just nodded and followed commander Nile. He smiled as he passed me and ruffled my hair clearly proud of me. I was a bit surprised to say the least.