Chapter 12

Erich, Fay, and Carla are now in Shiganshina District since they want to explore the district. They arrive at Eren's old house and Fay says, "This house was supposed to be the house where our Papa and your Mama lived in the past. Although it had been destroyed for years, it seemed that it was rebuilt all right."

Erich says, "So what do you say, Carla? Do you want to come with us?"

Carla nods a little with a blushing face when Erich is holding her hand. As they rush inside the house, they can see that this house is just a normal house with nothing out of the ordinary.

Carla asks, "So your Papa purchased this house just for you to stay here? Are you sure we can use everything in this house?"

Fay says, "Of course, we can. Underneath here is the basement that the former Survey Corps was trying to get to. Although Papa doesn't seem to have anything underneath since he and Mama already took them away."

Then they leave the house and sit by a small channel. They look at the wild field and Erich says, "This is the place where Papa used to read books about the outside world. Lava, Desert, snowfields, they used to believe that those who have seen them are the freest people in the world. Considering the world we're living in right now..."

"Yeah, it was really hard to imagine what a harsh life they have to endure. Titans that were sent here by Marley came into the town and devoured people in sight, and our Papa has to watch grandma being eaten by the Titan of his step-grandma..." Fay frowns.

"Erich..." Carla squeezes his hand and says, "What if enemies have arrived to attack once more? The reason why Uncle Kruger was able to defeat them was because of the Rumbling... do you think the enemies that he killed would be back?"

Erich frowns, "I don't know, but if they do, I'll be the one to protect the island, just like my Papa."

"Speaking of your Papa. They all have some crazy powers, did you two have the crazy powers as well?" Carla also asks.

"We don't have the powers. Apparently, those powers were given by Founder Ymir to them once they were revived. Once they died, the powers would also die out as well." Fay says.

"But I would definitely want to have the same power as Papa and Mama." Erich says. "I always want to know what Fierheit was talking about."

"Speaking of Fierheit, how did your father meet him?" Carla asks.

"You know, whenever I asked Papa, he always avoided talking about it as well. Maybe we can ask him one day." Fay says as the other two nods.


Back at the house in the village, Eren was feeding Fierheit when Jean walks to him. "Eren, that dove you have there, it was the same dove that you befriended back in the training camps, right?"

"You're right, Jean. He has been with me since we saved him that night." Eren says. "I never knew that he has been stalking me until the moment I activated the Rumbling. In the paths, I manage to communicate with him for the first time and he decided to be my eyes and ears to see what you were doing when I was with the Colossal Titans."

"I'm surprised that the Titans didn't kill him or some natural predators didn't finish him off." Jean says, "Usually doves only live for one year on average after all."

"This guy is special, and he also represents a part of me." Eren says. "And nowadays I'm using him to send letters for Historia or finding my lost children. Erich and Fay sometimes get lost and he would help me find where they are."

Just then, a soldier rushes to them and says, "Mr. Kruger. It's an emergency!"

"What's the matter, soldier?" Eren asks.

"It's Princess Ymir. She has a fever and it's getting worse! The doctors in the government wouldn't able to stop it!" The soldier says.

"What? Princess Ymir has a fever and you're telling this to me now?" Eren yells. "Inform the queen that we're on our way."

After the soldier leaves, Eren also manages to have Aya and Gloria as they prepare their horses and leave. Mikasa and Jean decide to join in, as they all rush towards the Reiss Farm.


Once they arrive at the farm, the group rushes towards Historia and the lying Ymir. Eren says, "Historia, how's Ymir?"

"She seems to be in agony... what should we do?" Historia asks with a slight panic.

"I'll try to help. Just leave it to me." Eren says as he is trying to save Ymir, but when Eren is close, Ymir let out a scream before she opens her eyes, which are glowing white. And just then, all six of them are now in the paths.

"What is going on here?" Historia asks.

"This is the Paths! How? Titan powers aren't a thing anymore, right?" Aya asks.

Eren says, "I don't know about this as well." He turns to Ymir, both she and the bed were also in the paths as well. Ymir suddenly sits up and says, "Do not fear, it's me."

"Ymir?" Historia asks, "What do you mean do not fear? What's wrong?"

Eren says, "I think I might have a clue about what is going on. Founder Ymir, is that you? How come the paths weren't gone and you were still able to get us here?"

Ymir explains, "It is true that I should have been reborn as your niece, however... there was a vision that you need to see it..."

"Vision?" Gloria asks.

Just then, they find themselves on a battlefield, and they all see people running away from the machine guns shooting from the sky, and the soldiers are killed by the weapons held by the enemy.

Eren notices the house and says, "This is Shiganshina... don't tell me..."

Ymir says, "Yes, the outside nations are preparing to attack. These 10 years they have been waiting for the moment to strike."

"But that's impossible! We have been negotiating peace with them! Why would they risk the relationship and peace just to strike us?" Jean asks.

Aya says, "It's obvious. Since the Rumbling isn't damaging Paradis Island, they are obviously trying to get their revenge. People won't forget just because the Titan powers are gone..."

Eren grits his teeth and says, "I know that leaving them alive will just lead to this result... They really want to wipe us out from the face of the earth, huh? So what should we do to prevent this situation?"

Founder Ymir says, "All I can do for you... is giving back the Power of the 8, so you can use them to defeat yourselves."

"Power of the 8? You mean you're bringing back the Titan powers?" Historia asks, and it also causes everyone to be surprised.

"I will bring them back... but since this is my last resort, I will make sure that only the chosen 8 will inherit the Titans. The curse will be no more and for the Attack Titan... you won't be getting future memories, instead, you'll be getting powers to manipulate time."

"So all this time, you want me to have the Attack Titan again..." Eren frowns a little, "But at least I am not a slave to the future memories when I become a Titan..."

"But if Eren gets the Titan again, what about the other 7?" Historia asks.

Gloria says, "If you want to, I can get the War Hammer Titan."

"And I will like to have the Female Titan." Aya says. "What about you, Jean?"

"I think I'll do it if it is to protect the island. The Armored Titan seems to be a safe bet." Jean says.

Ymir says, "As for the other 4... if you agree to help me, I think I can revive four more people to have them get the Titan..."

"You can do that? Oh wait, you told us that you need our help. The better question is how can we help?" Eren asks.

"You can focus your emotions of the person to the sand, and build them with your power." Ymir says. "Now I'll be back into the child's body again."

And now all of them are back at the farm, Eren checks the temperature of Ymir and finds that it is starting to become normal. Historia says, "If we're going to revive four more people, what four are we going to revive?"

Eren says, "We will need people who will lead the soldiers to the upcoming war. If it's my choice, I will pick Commander Erwin with the Colossal Titan."

Aya says, "Then I'll pick Sasha. She will be the Beast Titan and she will be able to help us as well."

Jean and Mikasa are surprised at the mention of Sasha, which means Sasha is going to be returned. Eren says, "Sasha will be a great help, she can have the Jaw Titan. Now there is the Beast Titan and the Cart Titan. I was thinking about having my brother Zeke as the Beast Titan again-"

"Definitely not. He's too dangerous." Mikasa says.

"Indeed. We don't trust Zeke just like how he doesn't trust us." Gloria says. "Rather than giving Sasha the Jaw Titan, I think we should give her the Beast Titan instead."

"And have Sasha be the monkey?" Jean asks. "Because I can't imagine that."

"Not all the Beast Titans are monkeys like Zeke." Eren says, "I think Sasha will be a wolf instead."

Mikasa asks, "What about your former love Ymir? I mean the one who was the Jaw Titan."

Historia says, "I definitely wanted to have her back as well, but it will be really confusing since I already have Ymir as my daughter."

"What about Commander Hange?" Jean asks, and Eren says, "Sorry, but I have to decline. We are not on good terms before her death, and besides, she didn't care about the island's safety in the end, though. I already have a person for the Cart Titan. A former Levi Squad member, Petra Ral."

"Who?" This causes everyone to be confused. Eren says, "After I joined the Levi Squad, she was one of the members who helped me with everything to adjust to the corps. She was killed during the 57th expedition because of Annie."

"I guess she's fine since she has experience in battling and she would be able to help out. So that leaves the Jaw Titan." Aya says.

Gloria asks, "If that's the case, how about your brother, Aya?"

"You mean Akira? I think he can help out." Aya says. "I'm sure he'll understand the concept of being a Titan shifter."

"Then it's decided. So I guess once we get back to the paths, we'll inform everyone about the whole truth." Eren says.

Jean was trying to say something but stop, and Mikasa asks, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing... I was just thinking about my old friend Marco. But then again, maybe I shouldn't drag him back into the mess..." Jean says.

"I'm sorry. I would want to revive Marco as well, but it will be better if we revive veterans first..." Eren says.

"You're right." Jean says as they all head back to the village, hoping that their children haven't returned from Shiganshina yet.


Here is a new chapter, and in this chapter, I decided to bring back all the Titans except for the Founding Titan. I hope you like this chapter and the next chapter will be the reveal.