I really have no idea... what to do about Lavi... anyways... at least I got over my short writer's block! I hope you all enjoy this chappy, as it was beta'd by KappasRule. Please review~

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There is an age-old race of people. They have survived the fall of humanity, and they have watched how the walls were made. They have recorded everything, and they choose no sides. Only they know that there is more than one enemy out there.

This race is called the bookman. They disappeared as the century droned on and soon there were only two known bookman. One of them, Lavi, decided to work with the Black Order. The other, who prefers to be known as Bookman, works alongside Lavi.

Lavi and Bookman know lots of things. They know about all the titan shifters. They knew about Eren, and they also know about Allen. They call his titan form the 'albino titan'. The two bookman have seen him wreak havoc, and then disappear in a huff of steam.

These two also know the identities of the colossal and armored titans.

They have so much knowledge, yet the Military Police is after them. That Corps wants their knowledge so they could be the upper-hand in everything, yet they've resisted, and that is part of the reason why they stay with the Black Order.

Year 845, Survey Corps HQ, mess hall

Both Allen and Eren held tired looks on their faces as they drank calming tea. "Well…. Other than the fact you went berserk today, I think you did fine." Allen sipped. "Hmm…. You've transformed…. How many times today?"

"Five." Eren shuddered.

"Five." Allen repeated. "If you get as good as me, then you'd be able to consecutively transform way more times than that."

Eren set down his cup. "What was the point of all that anyway? I just transform, and you'd take me out…"

"Hmm…. The exercises we did today were supposed to train your stamina." Allen explained. "There are others like me and you out there-"

"Others?" Eren asked disbelievingly. "Others like us? How?" He shook his head. "No… scratch that…. Who?"

Allen's grip tightened on the handle of the cup as he thought about the armored and the colossal titans. "Well… I can't say who… they've made sure that I'll keep my mouth shut." Allen shrugged. "I overheard one of their conversations. I also suspected them in the first place…"

"Suspected who?" Eren prodded on.

Allen pouted. "None of your business!" He finished the last of his tea, and before Eren could protest, Allen continued, "The point is, they are just like me. They may seem to have unlimited stamina. Well, they do have limits, but very high ones. They can transform more than five times in a row!" Eren's eyes widened.

"No way!"

"It's true." Allen nodded. "Which means you're pretty much useless if you ever end up facing the armored or the colossal titan." He noticed Eren tense in anger.

"Then… that wasn't even enough training! We've got to-" Eren made a move to stand, muscles aching and throbbing in protest, but was stopped by Allen pushing him back down.

"No." Allen said; his expression serious. "You're exhausted. This is all we can do today." He smiled. "Besides, maybe we can train in between Hange's experiments." Eren cringed at that. "Sure, it won't be much, but better than nothing, right?"

Eren grumbled. "Anyway…" Allen hummed, looking outside a nearby window. His face softened when he noticed the calm colors of the sunset on the horizon. "We can retire for today."

"Ok."

When Eren awoke, he noticed he was still cuffed, and sighed. Maybe I should go back to sleep… He said. He can't tell what time of day it was, however he could tell it wasn't night anymore because he could tell that the room was a little brighter.

Eren sighed, and closed his eyes. Yeah… I'll go back to sleep.

Right then, the door creaked open and he heard a jangle of keys and a yawn. "Sorry I kind of slept in."

Eren opened his eyes reluctantly, and sent a glare at Allen. "Oh come on, don't look at me like that." He opened the cell, and approached Eren. "Anyways, I think you're going to meet Levi's squad today."

The cuffs dropped on both sides of the bed. "That's right!" Eren brightened at the thought. "I wonder what they're like."

"I'm sure you won't be disappointed."

"Huh? Do you know them?"

"As a matter of fact… they're good friends of mine." Allen nodded. "Ok, get dressed, and we will…." Allen hummed. "I don't know what we'll do today. Since there's the chance of them coming, we shouldn't transform at all today." Eren stared as Allen hit his fist to an open hand. "Oh, I know! Meet at the horse stables afterward."

"Ok."

A good ten minutes passed, and both Allen and Eren were at the stables. The stables were nearly empty, save for the two horses that they came in.

The horses haven't been given much attention to. They've only been fed and watered before Allen and Eren go and train. So it was no wonder that when they approached their horses, the horses practically begged their attention.

Allen's horse bit at his white hair, but Allen quickly ducked, and tsked the horse. However, he nevertheless smiled at it and stroked it's nuzzle. "Yeah, sorry bud. We've been busy." The horse whinnied and stomped its hoof. He chuckled.

Allen wasn't noticing what Eren was doing, but his ears perked at the sound of hooves approaching the stable. First it was a chorus of hooves against pavement, then straw. "Allen… Jaeger…" Levi's voice greeted.

The albino looked up from his horse. "Oh, hello!" Allen greeted, noticing Levi and the five beside him. "It's been a while, hasn't it?"

Levi stationed his horse next to Allen's, and the rest of the squad found their own stables. "So, how was training?" Levi asked. They both glanced back at Eren, who was automatically being tackled by Hange.

"Well. I think he'll do fine with whatever experiments she has planned." Allen answered. "Anyway, I've noticed Erwin isn't with you guys."

"Hmm… he's coming with the new recruits."

"I see."

"Allen, do you know whether or not you're joining us with the expedition?" Levi asked. "To be honest, it would really help us."

Allen pursed his lips at that. "Um… I'm really not sure." He closed his eyes. "But, remember that thing I gave you, ok? In case things go awry, don't hesitate to use it."

"Do you think you'll give one to him?" Levi asked, nodding his head to Eren.

"I'm thinking about it."

"Hey, shorties~" Hange called out to them, and both of their eyes twitched.

"What…..?"

"Get over here! We've got to decide what we're going to do." Hange grinned at their irritated looks.