3RD POV
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The beautiful orange sky announced the gradual setting of the sun, a magnificent sight to witness.
It would've been a pleasure to admire for anyone who wanted to if only it wasn't interrupted by a gigantic yellow flash followed by the deafening sound of thunder.
All the inhabitants of shiganshina raised their heads, shaken and confused toward the source of the sound, asking themselves what was happening.
Steam emanated behind their 'safe haven' as they liked to call it, as a gigantic hand landed heavily on the wall, followed by the head of the horrible creature to which it belonged.
Cries of terror erupted from the district as the monster watched these humans as if they were just insects. The next moment, a giant kick destroyed one of their only protection against the Titans.
845, The fall of the Maria wall had started.
1ST POV
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Well, it's even more fucking horrible seeing it for yourself.
People were running around like headless chickens while screaming terrorized, considering there are fucking monsters doing their favorite activity: Eating.
I was jumping from roof to roof in hope of stopping any titans I came across from eating the locals.
Yes, my dumbass ordered them to spare the scouts, not the regular humans.
"I'm fucking stupid sometimes!! Jeez !" I growled before stopping another titan from snacking by throwing it the scariest glare I could muster which caused him to shudder in fear when he saw my livid form in the distance.
"You must feel smart, huh? Expect an ass-whooping the next time I see you." I said using telepathy while narrowing my eyes menacingly.
He immediately dropped his meal which had pissed himself before bolting towards the entrance where the other titans looked at him confusion on their faces before they caught my livid gaze and backed away as well.
Some soldiers watched the scene, confusion, and surprise written on their faces, but continued to rescue the survivors.
With my stealth active, only the Titans could see me move, so no human contact and peace for me huhu!
After threatening another titan, I quickly headed toward the Jaeger household or what was left of it.
I saw from afar the fateful scene that will seal the fate of the world. The death of Carla Jaeger. OH FU-
My eyes widened in horror 'Shit !' I cursed in my head. 'I didn't make it! Goddammit!!' I watched helplessly as Dina feasted hungrily on the woman.
'I could've prevented it!! I COULD'VE... but I didn't..' I gritted my teeth, hidden from sight. 'Fuck I know this is important for the character development of the gremlins, but...Damn that's sick!!'
I sighed dejectedly before continuing on my way, not caring about what was to happen next since I already knew.
'You want to play this game, fate? Then let's fuckin play.'
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1 day later
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After the fall of the second wall (Courtesy of my man Reina), the titans invaded the interior of Wall Maria, putting humanity in jeopardy for the first time in 100 years. But thanks to my presence, a lot more survived.
'Karl Fritz is a real jerk, eh. Letting your people die without them knowing why because gneuhgneuh gneuh I feel guilty, imma go hide in some random island and never think about it.' That son of a bitch. And who has to fix all this?? Well, freaking me of course! Hxhhfhjotdtdvj-
It's been a while since I got to Trost and I was looking for the gremlins in the new refugee camp.
If I remember correctly, Grisha is coming to meet Eren today for the last time and if my timing's right, tonight's the night where bombastic will become a shifter.
I let out a breath and nodded, determined, before heading for the forest.
3RD POV
Hours later, a man and his son entered the woods.
".What are we doing here, dad?" the son asked, slightly drowsy. The father remained silent. "Dad...?" His hand tightened around his son's who slightly flinched but remained near the man.
"Don't worry Eren, everything's going to be alright..."
The boy looked up at him, confused before his father let go of his hand as he took something that was around his neck.
'A key??' The brunette observed slightly more aware as Grisha tightly wrapped the object around his little hand.
"Keep that key on you at all times." the boy stared at it, not understanding. "And remember this every time you see it: You Must Reach The Basement!"
His eyes widened in fright when he saw his father reaching for a bottle with an unknown mixture and syringe.
"This injection will cause some memory loss..." He says as he put the liquid in the syringe, "So giving you an explanation now would be useless..", He turned around to look at his son, teary-eyed. "Listen well...Recapture Wall Maria and make it to the basement no matter what!"
He stepped forward, closer to his son, who stepped back, frightened by his father.
"At that time, this power will aid you..!" He swallowed a sob before finally adding: " I am sure their memories will teach you how to use it! Eren! You'll learn the truth when you reach the basement!!" He grabbed his panicking son's arm.
"w-what are you- d-ad..!!" tears picked near his eyes as he was horrified by his father.
"It'll be a long, hard road, BUT YOU MUST REACH ITS END!!" The needle got near the tightly held appendage. "IF YOU WANT TO SAVE MIKASA, ARMIN AND EVERYONE ELSE," he plunged the needle "YOU MUST MASTER THIS POWER!!" and injected the liquid in Eren's arm.
The little boy screamed, fell on his knees before suddenly convulsing.
Grisha quickly distanced himself, while a blinding yellow flash followed by an explosion appeared where the boy was. A giant figure was formed in his place.
A titan.
The creature looked at its surroundings until its gaze fell on the frightened man, his first meal of the day.
The little titan rushed at the man, grabbing him, and bringing him near its face.
"I'm so sorry... Eren.." The poor man closed his eyes, accepting his fate as his mission was finally comple-
"Put him down, Child."
They both froze.
'w...what..?'
The man snapped his eyes open as he and his son? turned their heads toward the provenance of the voice. A cloaked figure walked from behind a tree and approached the two individuals who were intensely scrutinizing them.
Grisha's eyes widened, bewildered by the sudden turn of event. 'This is not what I saw...?'
The figure chuckled. 'A woman?!' as she calmly spoke :
"You must be Grisha Jaeger, I heard from you. A really good Doctor as they said~"
"Wh-who are you...?!" He turned his gaze to his son, 'she managed to stop him?! How?! I thought only the founding Titan was able to order titans..'
She simply smiled before taking off her hood. Two magnificent golden jewels stared at the man and the titan as her eyes glistened in the dark and a relaxed smile that could calm the most enraged creature was resting on her freckled face.
Grisha felt transported in an ocean of gold, calm, but deadly if underestimated.
He felt like an ant facing the Gods. And he wouldn't even dare think about winning against them.
Who was that woman? No... What is that woman? He asked himself.
The monster suddenly dropped his father before rushing to the woman.
"WATCH OU-!" Grisha cried alarmed, thinking she was done for.
The woman just stood there, watching fondly the beast as he... scooped her in its hand before...hugging her or what looked like a hug at least.
Grisha's mouth fell agape as he witnessed the most incredible scene of his life.
A person hugging a titan.
A MAN-EATING BEAST.
Grisha thinks he's finally lost it.
The woman giggled happily while cooing and headpating the 'baby titan' as she called. The beast attempted a smile, but without lips, only managed to open his mouth, eyes closed in mirth.
Grisha just watched, unsure of what to do or say. He managed to weakly clear his throat, catching both her and Eren's attention.
"Huh... As I was saying, w-who are you..?"
The woman blinked, before casually answering: "My name is Colith Tobe, pleased to finally meet you." She smiled politely as Eren whined requesting head pats which she obliged. Grisha lost it.
"T-THERE..! How are you doing this?! taming him..?! I've never seen this happen... I-I... what are you... Exactly..??"
The titan grunted, unhappy when Mother gave all her attention to the desperate man. "How silly of me for interrupting your little tête-à-tête with your beloved son...But I couldn't hold back from my curiosity! The creation of new titans is always funny to witness every time! Little Ymir really has a lot of imagination. ", she giggled.
The Doctor choked on his spit. "Y-Ymir?! As in The creator of all titans..?! Wh- what...??" poor man was probably having a stroke, which amused the woman. 'what is happening...?!'
Hearing the man's thoughts, the dark-skinned woman took pity on him and decided to humor him seriously: "I wanted to witness the birth of the new wielder of little Ymir's Power if that is what you are asking."
Grisha froze, baffled by the sudden amount of information.
"And I wanted to offer you my help regarding the future of little Eren.."
She looked down, seemingly ashamed. "I am sorry that I could not save your wife in time, but I promise to you that I will do my very best to protect little Eren and his friends from the harsh future they'll be facing. Or perhaps lessening their suffering." She said fondly while rubbing her cheek on the titan's.
Grisha felt something leave his shoulders. Was it relief he felt..? It felt amazing. Even if this person was a complete stranger to him, she seemed to know more than she lets on. So he finally decided.
"Alright." he stared down at his feet before looking up at the woman sitting comfortably in his son's arms. "I will trust you. I don't know why and how you're doing all this, but I think this is the right thing to do." he smiled weakly.
She nodded solemnly before snapping her fingers, making the baby titan put her down on. A little sad from losing the motherly comfort.
"I guess it is finally time..." She Grimly stated. "You're a man who sacrificed everything in hope of finding freedom. You have all my respect, Doctor Jaeger. Farewell." She slightly bowed before backing away from the two. "I shall let you resume what you started," she said, a sad smile on her lips.
The baby titan whimpered, missing the kindness he received from Mother as Grisha looked at him then at the woman before shaking his head in resignation. He then walked toward his son, a serene expression on his face.
The baby titan noticed him and proceeded to hesitantly grab him. He stole a glance at Mother as if asking permission before taking a cookie. She just nodded calmly.
One gruesome scene and a lot of steam later, only two living beings stood there in the forest. The woman took the time to put the new shifter's head on her knees, before erasing any trace of today's meeting from his memory by giving him a peck on the forehead.
He will only remember the gentle look his father gave him before his demise when the time comes.
"Better than the horrified Grisha in canon lol", she snickered.
With a snap of her fingers, she took her 14-year-old form, put her hood on, and proceeded to piggyback the 10-year-old out of the forest.
While walking, they encountered a soldier, 'Shadis!'
"Who are you? Where is Grisha?? Why are you carrying his son!?" he accused distrust apparent on his face...
'Damn chill bro!' she looked at him blankly. 'Ight, imma bullshit my way out'
"I...I...my apologies..." she started quietly "I was looking for a place to rest because I felt more comfortable in the woods when I found this little boy lying in a clearing..."
Her lower lip trembled a bit. "I d-didn't know... It was forbidden to stay in the woods...", She weakly said, head lowering. "I-i will accept any sanctions you decide...b-but please...don't hurt me.. ". Her voice cracked with haunting fear in the end.
Shadis was immediately caught off guard, before he quickly composed himself, feeling guilty for accusing this poor child.
"I-I see...it's alright." he nodded. "Let's go back, I'll bring you to the barn.", He turned around, walking back in the direction he came from. The young girl and her baggage followed him hastily.
'huehuehue, my actress skills are on points fufufu..'