Chapter 5! :D

Mizu: I once again say that I don't own attack on titan and I only own Mizuki

Ameko: REVIEWS!

chloeX15: I TOLD YOU! WHAT DUMBASS DECIDED TO REPLACE THE MOST LOVED CHARACTER IN THE SHOW!? UGGGG!

Mizu: Only one? *cri cri*

Ameko: REVIEW OR I SHALL (AOT abridged quote) 'KILL YOU AND GARGLE ON YOUR BLOOD, BUT NOT BEFORE I TEACH YOU HOW TO SPEAK SO YOU CAN BEG FOR MERCY, BEFORE I KILL YOU SLOWLY AND PAINFULLY'

Mizu: With that pleasant thought you may now enjoy the chapter c:

Mizuki's POV

A Year. A whole year I had been living under the ground.

And what a year it's been.

After about a month of training with Levi he finally decided to let me use the 3DMG. It wasn't as glamourous as it sounds, believe me. The first time I tried staying upright I ended up crashing my head into the ground. A few tries later I managed to stay straight for about five minutes before failing. Each day I got better at it, assembling my gear, staying upright, and firing the piston.

The weirdest thing that happened however was how to year changed me.

I usually never smiled because there wasn't anything worth smiling about in my opinion. But the first time I managed to strike a blow on Levi made me grin for the rest of the night. Granted, two seconds later he knocked me on my back.

Even though I'm still unemotional I find that I can now be a bit more comfortable with the people I trust.

When I got skilled enough from the extra 3DMG training Isabel gave me I was dubbed fit enough to go on a job with them. It was almost laughably easy. We used the gear to get into a area storing a few crates of food. Levi crashed down the boxes and we swiped a few packages of edible items. I claimed a loaf of bread and two apples during that raid.

The military police tried following us but it was clear they had never been to one of our training sessions. Once I came across a dead end with two MPs on my tail. I used the gear to scale the wall and did a backflip into a hole in the next building.

I can't deny that I felt so badass!

Now whenever I walked near a busy street a few people would look at me with fear in their eyes. And pardon me for being sadistic but I liked it.

The only problem was that a week ago I was talking to Levi in public and he just ruffled my hair in an affectionate way. It felt great for some reason, seeing signs that the monotone Levi actually liked me.

But it was more of a curse then a blessing.

FLASHBACK

I was walking with Isabel and Levi to the black market. Two days ago we found some rare valuables that some idiots might enjoy. The streets were as bleak as ever with the occasional sights of people in pain or dead.

I believe that my innocent child approach of 'I wanna help everyone! We can't just leave them there!' died the week I arrived at this shithole. Oh well.

My birthday was coming up the next night where I would turn 12. Unlike most kids (who are living on the surface mind you) ask for a cake and presents on their birthday all I wanted was for Levi to show me how to pull off a 3D manuver gear flip in a tight space

They didn't listen. Levi promised to show me the trick on the night of my birthday but still said that he was getting me a present. It better be something worth the money...

While the others were inside the building I was asked to wait outside because they were trading for my birthday present in there. Some people who went into the building gave me worried glances, getting that I was the girl in the '3DMG gang'

When I didn't expect was some of those people taking advantage of that fact.

As soon as I caught a glimpse of Isabel's messy red hair exiting the black market a blade went around my throat. Shit.

Levi and Isabel reacted quickly to my situation but were unable to attack. Damn it!

He led me into a dark alleyway with Levi and Isabel in hot pursuit.

"Give me all you have and don't give me no bullshit, I know you guys are the bandits everybodys talkin about"

As soon as he finished the word 'about' I lifted my foot and crushed it as hard as I could onto the man's foot. He howled in pain and let go, before leaving a descent cut on the right of my neck.

We kicked the thief a few times before spitting in his face and leaving. Blood trickled down my neck so we rushed back to the place quickly.

Pain was etching into my skin as the purified water ran over my wound. Isabel was helping me out because well... I had my sleeve down so in case anything showed it would NOT be showed to Farlan or Levi.

I instructed Isabel what to do for the cut because being my father's daughter I was taught how to deal with these sort of things. One time we got enough money for a good meal when a guy with a sliced knee came asking for help.

I examined the cut from the side of my vision to see if it needed stitching. Thank god it didn't.

Bandages I picked up a while ago were wrapped around my neck to stop the bleeding and all it left was a little mark. Feint, but noticeable if pointed out.

What an awesome day before my birthday. (note the sarcasm)

END OF FLASHBACK

Today was a bit more peaceful then yesterday. Thankfully the person who attacked me ended up with a broken arm from Levi so I should be fine for a while. As compensation for my neck cut I was taken off of jobs until It healed so it wouldn't open up again. But my neck was the least of my worries.

I was thinking about later tonight.

Sure I wasn't going to be taught that new move until it healed as well but I was curious to see what they got me.

When the door creaked open and Farlan entered through the door I nearly jumped out of my seat. Isabel followed with an exited look on her face, she must be proud of the preset she got. Levi wore his normal expression but I could see something indistinguishable in his eyes.

"Happy Birthday Mizuki!" Isabel glomped me, carefully avoiding my cut.

"I hope you like the present we got you" Farlan took something out of his pocket but hid it from view.

"Now close your eyes!" Isabel took the item from Farlan's hand and sat in front of me on the table. Farlan and Levi sat beside me on the sides.

Obediently I closed my eyes and prepared for the surprise. Dammit I hate surprises...

"Ta-da!" I opened my violet orbs to witness something the melted my heart.

It was a necklace. It had a medium sized chain that was lifted by two sides into the air. The pendant was a wing, not a scout regiment symbol Eren and I gaped at when we were little but it was a single wing. Silver and styled outward as if in flight. I let my mask fall and took the necklace cautiously.

"T-this is amazing guys...where did you get this?" My fingertips slid over the detailed design of feathers, imagining them to be real and soft.

"At the black market, where else?" Farlan put his arm around my shoulder.

I fumbled with the metal clasps, attempting to open it with my fingers but failing miserably. A hand reached towards mine, taking the necklace from my own. I turned to see Levi open the clasp easily and moving his hands toward my neck. I gazed into his onyx eyes as he lift the chain around my neck and fixing it in the back. When the metal fell against my black shirt a warm essence radiated my body.

"Thank you so much, this really means alot to me" I smiled, once more letting my mask fall, showing my real emotions to the world.

"Now time for the tradition" Farlan cleared his throat and gestured to the other two. Don't tell me...

"Happy Birthday to you!" A wad of feelings stuck in my mouth as the familiar lyrics played out.

"Happy Birthday to you"

"Happy Birthday dear Mizuki"

"Happy Birthday to you!" Everyone, even Levi, started clapping in my honor.

Unknown to me a single tear slip down my cheek. But it was the tear that was neither of sadness nor happiness but both.

Happy for the signs that they picked up how I missed seeing the birds fly above my head, when they got me the necklace it made me realize they were willing to spend so much money on something that really mattered to me. I love these guys so much.

But sad from the actions as well. Sad because back home Dad was always gone on my birthday, not that I was complaining, and when it was dinner time Eren always sang happy birthday the first second we declared we were done with dinner. I miss him...

I stood up and pull everyone into a hug. They all embraced it, knowing how I felt. Oh god I miss Eren but I will miss them too.

For the remaining hour of the day we sat in that room talking about what we were going to do once we got back to the surface. Isabel, Farlan, and Levi all wanted to get a citizenship and settle down somewhere but after my stories of the sea and the world they began to reconsider it.

The first thing I'm doing once I get out is seeing my brother Eren. I can only imagine what his face will look like when his "long lost" sister returns. Mikasa will definitively be with them. After her parents were killed I know my dad enough that he would have taken her in. I can only hope that Eren gets along with her. He can be a bit of a hot-head sometimes.

Meaning that he could blame her for my absence. Oh god please don't tell me Eren blames her.

No, Eren knows better then that. Even though we are only one year apart in age he still acts a bit childish. But he knew me more then anyone else so he must now what I would have wanted...right?

I wonder if he will stop picking fights now that I'm gone. He always used to rush into a fight no matter the enemy. It was always a bit amusing. Especially one time he got a black eye from Armin's bullies. He just stumbled around for a few days bumping into things. Like he was drunk or something.

When the day ended and we all went to bed I couldn't stop dreaming about it. Dreaming about Eren.

Dreaming about the titans.

~~~End of Chapter 5~~~

I AM SO SORRY THIS TOOK SO LONG TO UPDATE!

The internet went out yesterday and I couldn't get the computer to work so I couldn't type! IM SO SORRY! (- good song btw)

Please remember to review these chapters! They really make me feel nice and happy! REVIEWS ARE WHAT KEEP FANFICTIONS COMING!

Fun Fact: I came up with the birthday scene where they all sing happy birthday to Mizuki from something called 'Welcome to the Phantomhives' It is an extra episode of black butler 2 and its actually good! It was so hilarious for them acting like the watcher was in the story xD