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Writers note: Hello my wonderful readers. I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year I'm sorry that I've haven't updated in a long while since I spent the past month and a half in hospital because of pneumonia. I've been behind on school work and wanted to update this chapter. And I also have a new HOTD fanfic story, be sure to check it out.
Chapter 9
The streets of Karanes District were bustling in the night. The moon's hue giving the town an ambient glow. Taverns were filled with the voices of drunks making merry. One might even say that the town never slept.
Inside of one of the several taverns, the core members of the scouting regiment sat around a table in the far corner. "Where are they? They told us to meet with them here and it's been almost half an hour." Hange said as she took a sip of he drink.
"It seems that the promotion's gotten into their heads. Thinking they can keep us waiting for them." Levi said in annoyed tone.
"I'm sure they'll be here soon." Armin said.
"They better be. Some of us had plans for tonight." Jean said as he calmly drank his juice.
"Did you finally get a girlfriend Jean?" Sasha teased him.
"I don't have a girlfriend...I just had plans." he answered back
"Stop teasing him Sasha." Connie told her. "For Jean to have a girlfriend, he'd first have to be noticed by one. And his face isn't doing him any favors" he added with a smirk.
"Why you little!" yelled Jean as he stood up in anger and tried to get a hold of him while Armin and Sasha laughed at the interaction.
"So what do you think they want to talk to us about?" Floch suddenly asked.
"I don't know, they just said they wanted to talk to us and we should meet them here." Connie answered with a shrug.
"You don't think they're dating right." Sasha said.
"I highly doubt it. Eren's been oblivious for years, I don't think that he's all of a sudden going to start dating Mikasa. He's just to caught up with the outside world to even think about dating. He's constantly been training and trying to be stronger, I don't think he has the time to be dating." Jean said.
"You're just saying that because you're jealous that Mikasa likes Eren." Sasha said earning a glare from Jean.
"Shut up Sasha." Jean gloomily said as he went back to his drink.
"I swear if I have to deal with any teenage drama I'm going to hurl." Levi said in an annoyed tone.
"Ever since they came back together the other morning, there seems to be less tension than the previous nights. So it's not wild to assume they are in a relationship, but it's also likely that we may be jumping to conclusions and they just sorted out their issues and it's a platonic relationship and not a romantic one. Plus I'm sure we'll find out soon and put our minds at ease" Armin said.
"Well they better be here soon, I'm starting to get hungry." Sasha said as she slumped her head on the table to the loud sound of her stomach growling.
"I don't think you'll have to wait for long." Levi said as he glanced at Eren and Mikasa approaching their table with a hooded figure with their head down.
" That's not unusual." Levi sarcastically thought as he saw the figure constantly pulling their hood to cover their face.
"Hi guys, sorry we're late. We had to find a way of getting here unnoticed" Eren greeted as they took a seat.
"You're more than late, do you have any idea how long we've waited for you two? And who's this guy?" Jean asked.
"She's the reason we took so long." Eren answered.
"She?!" Connie asked as they all tried to get a better look at the stranger.
"Hi guys." the hooded figure greeted as she slightly lowered her hood to reveal herself. "It's been a while." Historia greeted with her beaming smile on her face.
"Hi Historia." they greeted back. "What's with the hood?" Connie asked.
"It's to hide my identity. I didn't want people to know who I was." she answered. "As much as I love getting to talk to the people, I sometimes just want to be alone with my friends without being hovered by someone or some lord to settle a dispute, hence the hood."
"I see. It is true that sometimes even as the queen, you need sometime to unwind." Armin said.
"And what better way to do it than being with the scouts." Jean said to the cheers of Sasha and Connie. "Hey waiter, we're ready to order." he called out.
As they were talking their waitress arrived. "Oh, Eren, Armin it's nice to see you again." Lydia greeted.
"You know these two?" Levi asked.
"Yeah. A couple of days ago they fought off a gang that had been extorting us. Thanks to them, we don't have to worry about those criminals." she answered with a small smile towards Eren which didn't go unnoticed by the others, especially Mikasa and Historia.
"You're welcome, it was the right thing to do." Armin said.
They all placed their orders and patiently waited for their food. "You never told me you got into a fight with a gang." Historia told Eren.
"Yeah, I'm sorry about that. There was a gang that was extorting the bar owner and his daughter. When we here the other day, I saw one of them harassing a maid. It turned out to be the owner's daughter whom you've just met. I told him to let her go, he refused and we got into a fight, we won and he was arrested" Eren calmly explained.
"What's his name?" Mikasa asked.
"I believe it was Elvis Butcher." Armin answered.
"That guy's still alive?" Levi asked Armin and Eren.
"Unfortunately yeah. You know him?" Eren asked.
"You could say that. Used to hear stories about him back in the Underground. Started off as a small time robber then he started killing. He didn't care if there were kids involved." Levi answered causing the table to fall into an eerie silence.
"I'll be sure to see to it that he's punished accordingly." Historia coldly said.
"I'm sure you will your majesty." Levi flatly said with a nod.
"So how've you been Historia?" Hange asked trying to liven up the mood.
"I've been good, just swamped with petitions, paperwork and countless proposals from suitors." she answered.
"And do you happen to have any suitable candidates as your suitors?" Hange asked.
"I've gotten tonnes of proposals but only two really are worth my consideration." she answered eliciting a small blush from MIkasa and Eren.
"I see, I'm sure you'll make the right decision." Hange told her.
"I know I will." Historia said as she stole a side glance from both Eren and Mikasa.
Soon their food was brought. "Oh you have no idea how hungry I am." Sasha said as she took a bite of her food.
"Slow down Sasha or you'll choke." Mikasa warned her causing a small laugh from Historia.
"What's so funny?" Floch asked.
"It's just nice to see us as normal teenagers goofing off. It reminds me of our training days in the mess hall." she answered causing nostalgic smiles to form on the faces of her friends.
"The good old training days. How I wish I could go back in time and watch Instructor Shadis grabbing Connie's big head and lifting him up." Jean said to the laughter of the other members of the 104th at Connie's expense.
"Like you're one to talk. Who's the guy that got head butted on his first day." Connie yelled back causing more laughter from the group and a small smile from Hange, Levi and Floch.
They ate their food with the conversation turning into the most of mundane topics. Eren, Mikasa and Historia were seen whispering to each other constantly causing the group to wonder what it was they were talking about.
When they were done with their meals, Lydia came by to clear the table. "I hope the food was to your liking?" she asked them.
"It was absolutely sublime." Historia answered.
"Thank you, I'll be sure to pass it to the cooks." she answered. "Do I know you?, because you look familiar."
"I don't think we've ever met." Historia casually replied.
"I could have sworn I've seen you somewhere before. I'm sure it's nothing."
"Don't worry, I get that alot." Historia told her as she tried to adjust her hood.
"I'm sure you do." she said as another waitress set a couple of drinks on their table.
"I'm sorry but I don't think anyone ordered these drinks." Hange told the other maid.
"Don't worry, these are on the house. These two get free drinks for what they did for us. It's the least we can do." Lydia aid while pointing at Eren and Armin. "I just hope those bastards never get out." she added.
"I'm sure the Queen will see to it." Mikasa said.
"I hope so...I'll leave you to your drinks." she said and left to attend to another table.
They all grabbed a mug of the drink except for Levi. "You don't want a drink Levi?" Hange asked.
"I prefer tea." he answered back. "So what did you two want to talk about?" Levi asked with a bored look on his face.
The question caught them a little off guard but they quickly recovered. Eren, Mikasa and Historia looked at each other and gave a small nod.
"The reason we wanted to talk to you is because we made a decision that could change our lives and possibly upset some people in the government and our home." Historia said having grabbed the attention of everyone on the table.
"Guys...you're starting to freak us out." Sasha worriedly told them.
"It's not that alarming really." Eren told them.
"Then why don't you explain it." Hange glared at them.
Historia took a deep breath. "One of my duty as a monarch is to have heirs to safeguard our people and my reign. And like I told you before, of the many suitors that have asked my hand in marriage, I have only considered two."
"And you wanted us to do what exactly?" Floch asked.
"Isn't it obvious, she wants us to help her choose the one she should marry." Sasha answered. "So, who are the lucky guys?" she asked with a squeal.
"That's the thing Sasha, I've already chosen them." Historia said with a small blush on her face.
"Wait...what do you mean by 'them'?" Jean asked with wide eyes.
"I'm going to marry them both." she said, shocking everyone on the table.
"What do you mean, you'll marry them both!" Levi coldly asked.
"I mean exactly that...I'll marry them both." she calmly replied.
"Do you understand the gravity of what you're about to do?!" Hange yelled causing a few people to look at their table. "Your actions could lead to a civil war for the throne in the future." she added in a hushed tone.
"No they won't because the children from this union will be mine." she calmly replied with a smile causing everyone to look at her bewildered.
"Yes, the children maybe yours but they will have different fathers where they could both be influenced by their fathers. Any one of them could kill you just so they can place their child as the new ruler." Hange frantically tried to explain.
"They wouldn't kill me because they care about me." Historia told them.
"How would you know?" Armin calmly asked.
"They care about me." she answered only for Hange to tear out some of her hair in frustration.
"The only thing that those fucking lords care about is themselves and the moment you've outlived your usefulness, they'll slit your throat wide open." Levi flatly said. "So tell me, is a bunch of old geezers worth the sacrifices taken to put your ass on the throne?" he added coldly.
"What makes you think it's some old lord's that I chose?" Historia asked.
"So it's some lords' sons?" Sasha asked.
"You know that they're only using you to gain power, right?" Floch added.
"No they're not because they don't care about power." Historia answered as she took a sip of her drink while looking at the confused faces of everyone.
"Historia, I think that's enough." Mikasa told her.
"Yeah, I feel like Hange's about to strangle you." Eren smirked causing everyone to turn their attention to him and Mikasa.
"And you two have been awfully quiet and seem to be okay about all this." Levi pointed at Eren and Mikasa.
"I think they would be more than okay since they're my suitors." Historia told them earning a confused look from the table.
"What do you mean by 'your suitors'? Jean asked.
"We're engaged...to each other." Eren answered.
The table fell quiet at the revelation. Everyone trying to process what had just been revealed. As for Eren, Mikasa and Historia they calmly went back to their drinks.
"What do you mean you're engaged?" Jean yelled..
"I believe that people who are engaged wish to marry their betrothed." Historia answered.
"I think that what Jean's trying to ask is...what brought this on?" Hange asked.
Historia set her glass down and let out a sigh. "As I said before, one of my duties as a monarch is to have heirs. The various lords would see me as a way to gain power for themselves, but with Eren, he'd be someone that cares about me and see's me not as a baby making machine but a person. If I'm going to have to go through child birth, I'd rather it be that the father would be someone that cares about me and not some power hungry bastard."
"I thought when you had a thing with Ymir, you were into girls right?" Connie asked only to receive a slap to the back of his head.
"That's not a nice thing to say Connie. So what if she likes girls, you can't judge her!" Sasha told him.
"I wasn't judging, just stating a fact." Connie said as he rubbed his head.
"Yes I do like girls but I also like guys too. And Eren is the only man I see as a suitable husband." Historia said as he held Eren's hand in her's.
"We get it with Yeager here, but how does Mikasa add up in this?" Jean asked.
"I love Eren, and if there's a chance I can be with him, I'll take it." Mikasa answered.
"And you're okay with quite basically sharing him?" Jean nervously asked.
"What's to say we won't be sharing each other." Historia answered with a devilish smirk earning a blush from a flustered Eren and Mikasa.
"Ooh." was all Jean could say.
"When I told you to talk to them, I definitely wasn't expecting this." Armin said.
"Yeah, me too. I thought I'd end up having to hurt someones feelings but I guess it all worked out." Eren said as he took a hold of Mikasa's hand in his empty one.
"Wait, you knew about this?" Levi asked him.
"Eren talked to me about his situation and I advised him to talk to them both and hopefully resolve the issue." he answered.
"Congratulations you guys." Sasha told them as she reached out and gave them a hug. "So, when's the wedding?"
"First weekend of next month." Mikasa answered.
"That's like three weeks away. Don't you think you're rushing it." Floch asked.
"We know that it's too soon, but we decided we'd like to get this over with as quick as possible so that we can focus more of our efforts on preparing ourselves for the world." Eren answered.
"That's why we wanted to tell you guys first before you read it on the newspapers." Historia added.
"We appreciate it guys." Sasha thanked them.
"Speaking of which, have you thought about what will happen once you announce your engagement?" Hange asked.
"Yes we have." they replied in unison.
"You do realize that not everyone will be happy about this." Levi told them. "The lords and merchants will be angry that you spurred them off. The other regiments may think that this is just a way for the scouts to gain power and don't get me started on the church. Those religious zealots will most definitely be against it."
"We already have that sorted out captain." Historia told him.
"I'm sure you do." Levi flatly said.
They were suddenly interrupted by a maid asking them if they'd anything else which Connie replied by asking for a bottle of wine.
The wine was brought and served. "To the newest couple in town" Connie cheered as he held up his glass.
"You mean 'throuple' Connie." Sasha told him.
"It doesn't matter, all I know is that my friends are getting married." he said back as their glasses clinked.
"Thanks guys, we really appreciate you supporting us." Eren told them as he took a sip of the wine..
"You're a member of the scouts and our friend, we'll always support you." Connie said as he, Sasha and Jean had already gulped down their wine and were pouring their second one.
"Yeah, and this calls for a celebration." yelled Sasha as she raised her glass.
They drank and celebrated into the night. Some drunk more than the others, but their happiness was uncontainable. They recalled their memories of their training days, sang and danced the night away.
"Hey Eren. Is it a Yeager thing to have two wives." Connie asked in a slurred tone.
"What do you mean Connie?" Eren confusedly asked.
"I mean you dad had two wives right, "hick'' and you're going to be married to two wives." Connie answered.
"You're right Connie." Sasha said in her drunken state.
"Won't you look at that, the hierarchy of the Survey Corps is filled with a bunch of drunkards." Levi muttered.
"Lighten up Levi and have a drink." Hange told him as she pushed a glass trying to get him to drink some of the wine.
"Not a chance." he coldly told her pushing the glass away from him.
"Hmmph. You're nothing but a sourpuss with that constant frown. If you don't watch out you'll be left with a wrinkly and shriveled old face." she snorted out with a laugh as she looked at the two friends talking to the engaged throuple.
"I mean your dad had a blonde wife before and your mom was a brunette." Connie told them.
"And Historia's a blonde and Mikasa's a brunette so it definitely has to be hereditary right." Sasha added.
"Look at our little boy following in his father's footsteps." Connie said. "I'm so proud of you." he added as he wiped a tear while getting some weird looks from Eren and Historia.
"Uhmm, I think you guys have had more than enough drinks." Armin said trying to take their glasses from them but was met with defiance.
"We're not drunk, right Sasha." Connie said as he turned to his friend.
"Yeah Armin, we're not drunk." Sasha said with a smile as she grabbed Connie's face and forcefully kissed him causing everyone to stare at them.
Connie welcomed the kiss with hunger, opening his mouth to let Sasha's tongue battle his. They both moaned out as their friends were watching them shocked at their actions.
"Connie, Sasha you need to stop this! It's not funny." Armin yelled as he tried to separate the two but was pushed away by Sasha.
"And I think that's our cue to leave." Eren awkwardly said.
"Yeah. I think I have a busy day tomorrow and it's late." Historia added as she started to adjust her hood preparing to leave.
"Lydia we're ready for our bill." Eren called out.
Soon enough, Lydia arrived at their table."I take it you are satisfied with our service?" she politely asked though she could help the awkward look that she gave at Sasha and Connie making out.
"We sure did enjoy ourselves." Historia answered. "How much is our bill?" she asked.
"Don't worry, it's on the house." she told them.
"Lydia, take the money. We don't want to feel like we're taking advantage of you." Armin told her.
"Trust me you aren't taking advantage of anyone." she reassured them as she saw from the corner of her eye that Connie was flailing his arms wildly wide eyed. "Should I be worried about them?" she asked as she pointed at Connie and Sasha.
"I honestly don't know." Levi flatly replied.
"Just accept this as a thank you for the meal." Historia told her as she handed her some coins.
"Like I said, the food is on the house." Lydia politely refused the money. "Plus, it's not everyday you get to serve royalty." she told her with a smile shocking them.
"You knew?" Historia asked.
"It did take some time but I finally figured it out, your majesty" she told them with a small bow of her head directed to Historia.
"Then as your queen I order you to take this money." Historia told her. "Refusing an order from your queen is greatly frowned upon." she added with a smile.
"I guess I can't." she chuckled.
The moment was interrupted by Connie gurgling as he pushed Sasha away who was puking. She keeled over and started puking her guts out on the floor. As for Connie he couldn't stop himself from puking too as Sasha had puke in his mouth and he had mistakenly swallowed.
As he bent over to puke out the alcohol, his vomit landed on Sasha's head. Upon feeling vomit on her hair, Sasha screamed, freaking out Connie who slipped on some vomit and hit his head knocking him unconscious but not before his foot hit Sasha on the temple knocking her unconscious too.
"Fucking teenagers." Levi muttered to himself.
"I hope we can come back another day." Mikasa told her as they started to get up.
"I hope you do." Lydia replied with a smile.
Levi looked beside himself only to see Hange passed out snoring. "We're leaving too." he informed the others. "Armin, Floch...you two carry those two drunks and I'll carry Hange."
"What about Jean ?" Floch asked.
"He can walk. He's not that drunk." Levi answered as they set about carrying their friends.
"That went far better than I anticipated." Historia said as they left the tavern.
"Yeah, all that's left is the rest of the island." Mikasa nervously said.
"I'm sure they'll understand." Eren reassured them easing their worries.
As they walked, they could have sworn they heard Jean screaming "IT SHOULD'VE BEEN ME!"
And that is chapter nine. Be sure to review, favourite and follow and I'll see you soon. Stay safe.