Chapter 23
Leaving for the Last Time
It was the day the Warriors were to leave for the final conflict. Evelyn was standing in the living room with Reiner's packs on the couch. He was getting ready to leave. Evelyn had to bite her lip. They didn't know how long this one will last but it might be the one. Reiner came down the steps.
"You got everything you need?" Evelyn asked as he came into the room.
"I do. I made sure I got everything." Reiner said.
"Just not me." Evelyn said. Reiner pulled her into a hug and pressed a kiss to her head.
"I wish I could, but your needed here." Reiner said. Evelyn hugged him hard. "Let's hope this doesn't take long." Evelyn hugged him harder as if she didn't want to let him go.
"Just come home in one peace." Evelyn said. Reiner grabbed her chin and made her look at him.
"I will." Reiner said. He kissed Evelyn and she returned the kiss.
Later that afternoon. Reiner took Evelyn out for lunch before he had to leave. They arrived at the train station. Family were hugging soldiers. Reiner had his hand intertwined with Evelyn's. Karina was waiting for them.
"Mother." Reiner said, hugging her. Karina returned the hug. "Keep an eye on Evelyn."
"Hey!" Evelyn said.
"She's in good hands even though I think she doesn't need it." Karina said, sending a wink towards Evelyn. Evelyn gave her a small smile of gratitude.
"Mrs. Braun!" Four voices called. Evelyn turned to have four short stuffs run into her and hug her.
"What are you four doing here?" Evelyn asked as she hugged the kids. She noticed they had bags on their backs and Evelyn's heart sank.
"We're going with." Udo said. Evelyn looked at Reiner. He had a sad look on his face.
"They are coming with on this conflict to observe." Reiner said. Evelyn hugged the kids.
"Stay out of trouble and stay safe." Evelyn said.
"We will." Gabi said. Gabi led the group away. Reiner sighed.
"What's wrong?" Evelyn said.
"Magath is bringing them to test them a bit to see who will be the next Armored." Reiner said. He didn't miss the horror on his wife's face. He pulled her into a hug. "We got time, but they want to get the next one picked so I he or she can learn some stuff from me. I didn't ruin our night last night. I'm sorry I didn't tell you." Evelyn returned the hug.
"It's fine. Who is close to inheriting the Armored?" Evelyn asked. Reiner's frown deepened.
"Gabi." Reiner said. Evelyn knew he didn't want her to inherit it and suffer the same fate as him. "Come on. Pieck wants to see you before we leave." Reiner pulls her through the crowds of families and soldiers.
"There she is." Pieck said with a smile as she leaned on her cane. Evelyn ran to her best friend and hugged her. Pieck returned the hug. Galliard came over with Colt.
"You ready for this?" Galliard said.
"Yes. I'm ready for it to be done and over with." Reiner said.
"Then its off to Paradis Island." Galliard said. Evelyn shot him a glare as she pulled away from Pieck. "Probably not for a while, Eve. They need to prepare for an attack."
"Yeah. I know. You stay out of trouble." Evelyn said, hugging Galliard. Colt gave her a smile as they go to get on the train. Reiner pulled Evelyn into a hug. "I'm gonna miss you."
"Same here." Reiner said. Reiner grabbed her chin and made her look at him. "Soon as I get home. We will try and start a family." Evelyn threw her arms around Reiner's neck and kissed him, hard. Reiner kissed her back.
"I would like that." Evelyn said. Reiner smiled. "Come home, Reiner." Reiner swung his bag on his shoulder.
"Don't I always. I love you." Reiner said.
"I love you too." Evelyn said. Reiner kisses her one last time and heads to join his friends.
"You two make me sick." A whispered voice said as someone came up behind her. Evelyn turned. Eren stood in a military uniform.
"What are you doing?" Evelyn asked.
"Something I have planned for a while. You don't need to know quite yet. See you later, little sister." Eren said. Eren disappeared on the train. Evelyn crossed her arms. She didn't like this. She was out of the loop with what her brothers were doing. Evelyn was going to knock both their heads together and she decided then she was going to make her own plans and not let anyone know till she was ready. Evelyn heard her name called and she saw the kids waving at her as the train started to move. Evelyn smiled and waves back as the train pulled away. Families moved away. Evelyn turned and headed home with a frown on her face.
AN: We are officially in Season 4. Till next time.
