Chapter 2:
Hey guys! Sorry it took me so long to update, but I've just been so busy making my SNK cosplay for colossal con!...I really hate leather now -. But anyways I hope you like this chapter! It has more action in it than the last one! Oh and I forgot to mention this but this chapter is taking place around episode 5. ANYWHO~ enough of my rambling~ Here's chapter 2! Reviewing and Favoriting is appreciated! ^-^
Sleeping peacefully I sighed as I tossed in my bed. The warm covers enveloped me and the sweet smell of soap came from the soft blanket. I was completely content and surprisingly calm….but that was all about to end.
Boom
My eyes immediately snapped wide open. I then slowly sat up in bed and rubbed the sleep from my eyes.
Did I just….did I just hear a big boom?
I tried to dismiss the sound and tried to tell myself if was my imagination, but I knew I would be lying to myself. I heard something. With my acute sense of hearing, there is no way that was my imagination, not in the slightest. The question was, was it something to be concerned about? Throwing the covers to the side I swung my feet over to the edge of the bed. I felt a slight soreness in my side, but it wasn't much and my leg had no pain at all.
Told him I was fine…I could have gone with Kiwi…although I guess it's not a normal thing to heal this quickly…that's why she told me to stay behind…so they wouldn't get suspicious.
Quickly looking up at the clock I saw it was 9:30.
They must have already left.
I usually wake up around 8:30, but I guess my body wanted to sleep a little longer for my injuries to fully heal. Glancing over to the bed side table I saw a flower.
Kiwi…she knew if she woke me up I would have stopped her from going…then again she was probably accompanied by someone when she came in here anyways…
I also saw a neatly folded piece of paper. Picking it up I unfolded it. I found very neat hand writing which I recognized immediately.
"I'll keep my promise brat
Levi"
I then scoffed to myself.
A little below that, I saw a much messier hand writing which said:
"ME TOO!
P.S. Haji was here~ See you when we get back bud! I'll bring back a titan for ya'. REST UP!"
Chucking to myself I said, "I can't believe you added onto Levi's note Hanji. Heh, she must have snuck in here after him. He'd be pissed if he knew, but I got to say Hanji knows how to cheer me up, even when she's not here."
I was about to get up but Roy quickly entered the room. When he saw I was aware of his presence (since he probably thought I was asleep) he put on a smile, but I saw the fear in his eyes.
"Roy…"
"So I see you're up," he said still wearing his fake smile.
"Yeah…"
"Heh, and what do you think you're doing?" he said letting out a nervous laugh.
He then walked over to me and sat down in his usual chair "Remember you have to stay in bed."
"Yeah I know but you said you were going to take me around today, so I was waiting for you."
I waited to see his reaction. I wanted to see if he was going to let me outside.
"Um,yeah, I was-"
"Roy," I heard a voice say.
We both looked over to the door and saw a stationary guard peeking in through the door. He appeared to be very nervous. Something seemed off.
"Roy, can I talk to you?"
"Uh yeah," Roy said getting up and walking up to the door.
"What do you need Roy for?"
"Oh nothing important," he said putting on the same fake smile Roy has had all morning.
Roy then walked out of the room and they proceeded to shut the door.
Like heck I'm not going to know what's going on…
Silently getting out of bed I pressed my ear up to the door. I heard nothing. Roy is smart enough to know that I might be listening in. Quietly opening the door a crack open, I saw a stationary guard standing by the door. Thankfully he wasn't paying attention and his back was to me. I then carefully shut the door and tried to think what to do.
If I escape I won't know what's going on…and then I'll have to find a way to find out what's going on…
I only saw one option…
I hope their still talking…if not I might not get another chance as easy as this…
Silently opening the door I clasped both my hands together and hit the man in the back of the head. Before he could fall forward I grabbed him and dragged him into the room. Some people might think that a girl of such small height wouldn't have the enough strength to easily hold up a man of such big stature, but that didn't apply to me….for certain reasons.
"Sorry…" I said even though he was unconscious.
I then quickly exited the room and shut the door.
Nice one Catori….you might be out of your room but you have NO IDEA WHERE ROY IS!
Trying to calm down I realized what I had to do.
Just listen for him Catori…just listen.
Hiding behind a corner I closed my eyes and concentrated on the sounds around me.
"I know I know, but what-"
It was muffled but I could hear ROY!
THANK GOD I HAVE ACUTE HEARING.
Dashing down the hallway (while being careful not to be seen) I made it to the room where Roy and the other man were.
"Yes I know!" Roy said clearly frustrated.
"But I need to watch her. None of your men understand her like I do. She's cunning. If I leave, she'll escape do doubt and then what will happen? She'll get herself killed! I have been entrusted to her care…and I intend to do just that….but…."
What the heck is he talking about? Is he talking about me secretly leaving to go after Kiwi?
"But, I can't let all those people die knowing I didn't help," I heard him rasp out.
WAIT. WHAT?
"I'll go. But you have to promise that you'll keep her here. She's in no condition to fight. If she finds out the colossal titan has breached the wall again there'll be not stopping her, so you CANNOT let her find out. Not only will she go because she won't just stand by while people are being slaughtered, it's because of the promise she made to my squad, years ago…"
There was then a moment of silence.
"Keep her in her room at all costs. Keep a VERY close eye on her. And I mean VERY CLOSE."
I didn't have time to listen to any more. I already knew what I needed to know. There was no time to waste. Running back to my room I closed the door and jumped over the unconscious stationary guard. I then took a chair and jammed it up against my door so they couldn't get in. Running over to my closet I threw off my long night shirt and put on my shirt and pants. Next to the closet were my boots, which I quickly put on. Finally I grabbed my harness and ran over to the window.
I don't have time to put this on. I'll put it on when I get my gear.
Opening the window I headed out and walked onto the ledge right outside my window. I then proceeded to climb into the tree that was right next to me and after a quick scan to see if anyone was looking I jumped and swiftly landed on the ground. Navigating my way around the building I headed over to where they kept all the gear.
I won't let all these people die again…not if I have anything to do about it.
****very small time skip****
Making my way up to where they kept all the gear I saw a swarm of people. Some people were crying, yelling, but most seemed to be in a total daze.
How am I supposed to get to my gear, without being seen?!
It seemed that even if I walked straight through no one would have noticed, but just in case, I made sure to be as discreet as possible. Quickly making my way around the people I kept my head down. I tried to keep myself as close to the wall as possible, other than walking straight through the crowd. Finally, making my way towards the entrance, I quickly ran in. Sprinting through the building, I headed to where the all squad leaders gear is kept. I had to navigate around some people who were in my way, but hopefully they didn't take notice to who I was. Up ahead, to the right, I saw an entrance which led to where our gear was kept.
FINALLY!
Sprinting up to the door I swung it open and make my way in. Sure enough, there was my gear located next to where my sister's and Hanji's usually are, but theirs was gone since they were on the exhibition. Turning around I shut the door and started to put on my harness.
COME ON! COME ON…ALL THESE STUPID STRAPS!
Even though I have had three years of practice of putting the harness on (and could do it fairly quickly) I was still rather impatient. Every second counted.
I then started to attach my gear and make sure everything was working.
Ok, ok…now all I have to do is get my blades.
Opening the door I made my way down the hallway and past the other rows of where the other gears are held. Making my way to the other side of the building I went to get some blades. As I expected, the slots that are usually overfilling with blades were only had a handful in each slot.
That's a lot of soldiers….
Quickly attaching my blades to my hilts I was ready to go.
Thankfully I was smart enough last time to fill my boxes with blades…all I need were new blades for my swords. I turned around jogged back towards the entrance, preparing to make my way back through the crowd. No on still seemed to notice me, so I considered myself in the clear. Although before I could even make my way halfway through, I spotted Roy.
CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP….
I thanked God that I was born short, otherwise I would most likely would have been spotted on the spot. Thankfully at the time I was also surrounded by tall men.
He's probably looking for me….he would have noticed the missing guard….who I knocked out and put in my room….WHAT AM I GOING TO DO?!
I couldn't just stand there and not do anything while people where dying. I had to at least try to get away.
Slowly navigating around the mass of people I tried to stay near those who were tall. I tried to keep my head down but every once in a while look up to see where Roy was. Taking a few more steps ahead I looked up…and didn't see Roy.
Oh no…..
Quickly making my way past people I tried to listen intently to see if I could hear Roy or anyone else who might try to jump me. Sure enough I heard him…no wait…there's another person…and another….and-
He brought back-up…smart guy.
Unexpectedly I was grabbed from the side.
"Got her Roy!"
He put someone in the crowd!...he's smarter than I thought but not smart enough.
"Careful! She has a hurt side!" I heard Roy call out not far behind.
Leaning forward I threw myself back, slamming myself right into the man holding me up.
"UGH!"
The man then let me go and stumbled backwards.
"SQUAD LEADER CATORI STOP YOU'RE JUST HURTING YOURSELF! YOU'RE GOING TO GET YOURSELF KILLED!"
Ignoring Roy's call, I started to run.
"Squad Leader Catori stop! I just want to talk to you!"
I kept running. I had to get to higher ground. There's no way I could use my 3D maneuver gear this low especially with so little for my grappling hooks to grab onto. I needed to be at a higher altitude. Running into the nearest building I ran over to where I knew a flight of stairs would be. It was a bit difficult to run up the stairs with my gear but I was able to get up them without tripping. Darting my eyes around I found what I was looking for, a window. Running up to the big window, I opened its glass doors and was about to crawl out of it and make my way to the roof top, but someone grabbed my wrist.
"CATORI WILL YOU JUST LISTEN TO ME FOR ONE SECOND!? THIS IS NOT A TIME TO BE STUBBORN!"
…..he used my name….just my name…
Looking him straight in the eye I said, "Roy, listen to me. I'm going. I will not stand by and let all those people die when I can help! And I certainly won't stand by when you go out there and put your life on the line!"
"But I'm not-"
"I KNOW YOU'RE NOT INJURED BUT I'M FINE! NOW I'M GOING AND NO ONE IS GOING TO STOP ME!
"BUT-"
"I MADE A PROMISE ROY. TO YOU, TO MYSELF, TO ALL THESE PEOPLE-"
"IF I STAY THEN WILL YOU STAY? SO THAT WAY YOU DON'T HAVE TO PROTECT ME. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ME, SO YOU DON'T BREAK YOUR PROMISE. If I stay will you?….." Roy said taking a hold of my hand in desperation.
I saw fear in his eyes. I knew he so badly wanted me to stay, but I couldn't.
"All those children," I rasped out and continued, "All those innocent people are being eaten as we speak AND I WILL NOT STAND AROUND ANY LONGER!"
Jumping out the window and onto the ledge, I turned back and said to Roy before I headed off, "I'm sorry…..I'll be ok…."
Using my 3D maneuver gear I made my way through the buildings.
"CATORI!" I heard Roy call out.
I'm sorry Roy…..but I have to do this…..I won't just stand by again….this time I'll be there to help.
Ohhhh things are getting serious~ Hope you liked this chapter! The next chapter should be up around next weekend! And while you wait I just updated my free! fanfiction so go check that out ^-^! As always suggestions and comments are always welcome! C U IN THE NEXT UPDATE!~
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