Chapter 19
When Eren and the others arrive at Tybur's mansion, Gloria sighs and asks, "So what takes you so long to come back?"
Aya says, "Some things happened on the way. We got separated from the children for a while, only to find that they were with Captain Levi, Gabi, and Falco."
"How is Captain Levi?" Petra asks, and Eren frowns, "He seems to be confined onto a wheelchair, and since the Ackermann powers were gone, I don't think he would be able to fight again... What about you guys?"
"We were training our Titan abilities here. This place is actually close to the Warrior Training grounds, and since that place is kinda abandoned, we could use it to train our Titan abilities there." Gloria says.
"Have you seen Armin, Reiner, or the others nearby?" Aya asks.
"No sights of former Warriors. But that doesn't mean they won't be coming." Odom says.
Although the people that are spying on them aren't Armin, Reiner, or the others. Levi, Gabi, and Falco manage to arrive at the spot.
Gabi says, "Wait a second... isn't that the Tybur residence?"
"You know this place?" Levi raises his eyebrows.
"It is the place where the Tyburs were living. It is actually close to the Warrior Training grounds, the place where we trained as warrior candidates. But I thought they were also destroyed due to the Rumbling... it looked just the same..." Falco says.
They decide to hide while seeing the people heading toward the Warrior Training Grounds. Gabi asks, "Why are Mikasa and the others going to the Warrior Training Grounds?"
"I don't know... and Mr. Levi, why do you want to follow them in the first place?" Falco asks.
Levi says, "Did you see that guy over there?" He points at Eren, who is still chatting with Gloria and Aya.
"He seems to be Erich and Fay's father, what about him?" Falco asks.
"I used to be the Captain of the Survey Corps, I remember all the faces of my subordinates. He may not have long hair like he used to, but he is Eren Yeager." Levi says.
Gabi and Falco gasp in horror and shock. Gabi says, "You have to be kidding, right? Eren Yeager is dead, Mikasa killed him in the end, right?"
"That's also what I thought." Levi says. "And that's why we need to see what those brats are up to."
Falco and Gabi don't like what they are hearing, but they decide to sneak into the Warrior training grounds to see what they're up to.
When Eren and the others arrive at the training grounds, they find that it is empty and nobody is around. "Since we don't have that many populations in the world thanks to the Rumbling, people aren't going to spot us training here." Gloria says.
"Good, so should we train?" Eren asks, and then some of them decide to bite their hands.
When Levi and the others arrive, they notice the lightning hitting through inside the building. The three of them are a little panicked and Falco says, "That lightning only means one thing..."
"The Titan transforming..." Gabi is horrified. "Does that mean Eren Yeager really has returned?"
Levi clicks his tongue and says, "If I wasn't in this kind of state, I would have stopped what he is about to do..."
They try to sneak into the building and they manage to hide behind the wall, and much to their surprise, it is not just Eren Yeager, but there are also four Titans in front of them.
"That's the Female Titan, the Armored Titan, the Cart Titan, and the War Hammer Titan?" Falco asks.
"So the Titans really are back... but who are the other shifters?" Gabi asks.
Aya roars before blinking at Eren, who stops moving, and just before Gloria can use the War Hammer to hit Eren, Petra suddenly appears with their feet having small wheels underneath and firing the weapon at her hammer, breaking it.
Aya eventually blinks and Eren is now free again, and then he roars before suddenly appearing behind Jean, trying to hit him with the hardening punch, but Jean suddenly spins around and creates a spherical shield and blocks the attack. But it doesn't last long before he gets tired and Eren manages to slam him to the ground, breaking some pieces of armor.
Gloria says, "I guess this is enough for training."
And then the five people leave their Titan bodies, and Eren gives his hand to Jean and asks, "I didn't punch too hard on you, did I?"
Jean grabs his hand and says, "It is just like the old times."
Aya says, "But at least I manage to petrify you for 15 seconds this time, how is that?"
Eren says, "You did well, Aya. I'm proud of you."
At the same time, the children rush to Eren, Aya, and Jean. Fay says, "Papa! You're so amazing!"
"Mama is awesome as well!" Erich says. "I can't wait to finally become a member of the National Army and fight alongside you."
Then Eren turns to Katrina, who is holding a decision that enables Historia and Commander Erwin to watch the training.
"So what do you think, Commander Erwin, Historia?" Eren asks.
"It seems that all of you are used to the Titan abilities. However, Jean, your stamina needs to be improved." Erwin says.
"I know." Jean says. "It sure has been a while since I go into military training."
Historia says, "But you have to remember why you are in Marley. Your goal is to learn what Marley is planning to do with the island."
"Of course, and we already promised that we will return after 2 days." Katrina says.
"Gloria, since you are a member of the Tybur Family and also the current holder of the War Hammer Titan. My brother's safety is up to you." Historia says.
"Of course, we won't let any danger come into him. Although as the former Founding Titan who is able to do the Rumbling, I don't think it is hard for him to protect himself." Gloria says.
Erwin says, "That might be true, but we have no idea what kind of weapons they are developing right now. And also, none of the nations know about the return of the Titans, so you all need to be careful."
Then all of them show their salutes before ending the call. Mikasa then accidentally spots a head from the wall. She says, "Someone's over there!"
Gabi and Falco gasp as they were spotted. Eren asks, "Is it Armin, Reiner, or the others?"
Jean says, "I'll check it out." Then he rushes to where the three are, and once he finds out who they are, he is surprised, "Captain Levi? Gabi and Falco? What are you doing here?"
"That's what we want to ask you." Levi says. "That guy over there is Eren Yeager, right?"
Jean sighs and says, "Yes, he is Eren Yeager. The devil who did the Rumbling was revived from death. No, it is not just he, a few people were also revived as well, that also includes the power of the 8 Titans."
"Are you kidding? The 8 Titans are back?" Gabi yells. "What is Eren Yeager planning right now? Is he going to cause another destruction to the world?"
Jean says, "As long as Paradis Island isn't attacked, he won't attack. However, we've got intel that the nations are planning to declare another war on Paradis Island, and that's why he has returned. No, not just him, but also Commander Erwin, Sasha, and the others were also revived in the end."
"Hold on, Commander Erwin is revived?" Levi is shocked. Jean says, "Anyway, it is better that we have Eren talk to you right now."
Then Jean brings the three of them to Eren's side. Eren mutters, "Captain."
"You really have the nerve to come back to this world. If it wasn't for the fact that I'm crippled, I would have killed you myself for giving us a lot of trouble." Levi mutters.
"It is true that I did such a horrible thing, but all I want is the safety of my home island." Eren says in a cool tone.
Gloria turns to the young couple and says, "Falco and Gabi, right? The one who was the former Jaw Titan, and the other one is the person who killed Sasha. You two used to be Warrior Candidates in the past, you probably have heard of me, Gloria Tybur, right?"
Gabi says, "You are a member of the Tybur family? I thought all of them were killed by Eren Yeager..."
"It is true that I am the sole survivor, but you can say I am a traitor to my family, who in turn are traitors of Eldians. I am different from them because I have been the one who is willing to help the Eldians in need." Gloria replies.
"Captain... did you remember me?" While Gloria is talking to the two, Petra steps forward in front of Levi and asks.
Levi looks at Petra with surprise and asks, "Petra... is that you? You're still alive?"
Petra kneels and nods, "Yes, I am. It is thanks to Eren that I am revived from my death. In return, I am now a Cart Titan Shifter."
"I see... I also heard that Erwin is also alive?" Levi asks.
"Yes, he is staying at the island since he is now the current Colossal Titan." Eren says. "When we were revived, all we wanted is a life with peace. However, the peace has been broken when Zweiflusse sent the survey ships to our island and poison our soldiers and citizens alike. However, now that Commander Erwin is alive, he would be able to come up with plans to stop the nations from attacking the island. And that means our mission here in Marley."
Levi stares at them with surprise, and then he notices Aya and asks, "So you are married and even have kids."
Eren gives a solemn look and says, "You're right. This is my wife, Aya Neumann. She is Archer Neumann's daughter."
"Archer's?" Levi widens his eyes as he stares at Aya. Aya says, "I've heard of my parent's death, and that's what caused me to join the training corps. I also have a brother Akira. And it is because of his death that I joined the Yeagerists. When Floch was arrested, I temporarily led the Yeagerists, it was true that the bombing of Premier Zachary was my doing, but I don't regret a thing. Although I regret that I never got to meet Eren before my death."
"She was eventually killed by the Cart Titan after retrieving Zeke along with Floch. But like me, she was revived and now she is the new Female Titan." Eren says while stepping in front of her.
"Tch... So I have a lot of questions for you. What's your big idea by attacking Liberio?" Levi asks, and this causes the two former Warrior Candidates to look at him.
"It is true that I attacked the moment when Willy Tybur declares war on our island. Let's think about if I don't attack back then. What will happen?" Eren says, "The world painted me as "The devil who breaks the peace". The Founding Titan was stolen by my father, and he just gave it to me before his 13 years were up. That day during the awarding ceremony, when I kissed Historia's hand, I've seen the future, I knew this attack is bound to happen."
Okay, I'll end this part right here, the next chapter will be the continuation of this talk. I hope you like this chapter.
