The Reiss Family-excluding Frieda were arrested by Military Police Officers. The family were now restrained by ropes tied around their wrists and their hands behind their backs. The children, such as Dirk and Florian started crying as they were being escorted out. Urklyn clinched his teeth together and widened his eyes in disappointment after one of the officers took the syringe from him.

Rod Reiss tried to yell to his eldest daughter, Frieda, who's still seemed unconscious within her Titan form... in a last resort to convince her to erase the Survey Corp. and Military Police's memories. But, was quickly silenced by one of the officers, who tied a handkerchief around his mouth.

Kenny Ackerman was awake, but he attempted to flee the scene by crawling away from the scene like a roach with little breath he had before coughing blood. But was then, quickly caught by his nephew, Levi, who just happened to be in the neighborhood. Levi shared some dialogue of how low Kenny had sunk, before arresting him.

Ymir, still within her Jaw Titan form decided it was time to release Grisha Yeager from within her Titan jaws, then free herself from her Titan body.

Grisha did what he could to remove the saliva from his body after being caught within Ymir's mouth.

The Nineteen year-old Eren Yeager had been freed from his restraints from on top of the platform by Hange. Afterwards, he ran down the platform to check on Frieda's condition. By the time Eren had set foot on the cold crystal ground, he saw that Frieda had already ejected herself from her Founding Titan and stood before him, staring directly at him. He looked at her face to see Titan markings under her light blue eyes and saw that the shining light was no longer there in her eyes.

The two Titan Shifters stood yards apart from one another and locked eyes for a brief moment, before running to each other as fast as they could. As soon as they had came into contact, they hugged each other. As they embraced, Eren wrapped his arms around her waist lifted her a foot off the ground.

Frieda could feel Eren's strength as her lifted her off the ground a bit. She moved her head a bit to make it where their bare left cheeks were slightly touching. "Are you okay, Eren?"

"I should be asking you that..." Eren muttered.

"Mm-hmm." Frieda closed her eyes and simply nodded to him.

Thirty Minutes Pass

Not much time passed and everyone stood outside the Reiss Chapel in the dark, late in the evening. The stars in the night sky shined and the weather was a bit chilly. The tips of the dark trees would be pushed as the wind blew.

Grisha had reunited with his ten year-old son, Eren. He held Eren in his arms and grieved from the turn of events that lead to his kidnapping.

Ymir just stood around doing nothing, but staring at the stars and picking dirt out of her nails.

Frieda's family had been taken away from their sanctuary by the Military Police. Kenny Ackerman had been taken away as well. But under Levi's supervision. Even while injured, Kenny was still considered a dangerous man. He had many restraints and cuffs placed body. He had a thick metal piece tied around his mouth to prevent him from speaking, his arms were cuffed behind his back, his elbows, forearms, wrists, knees and ankles were cuffed as well.

Frieda stared at the her family's chapel, reminiscing all the good memories she once had. In the next eight seconds after flashbacking, she softly gasped as she felt something thick weighing on her. Frieda slowly looked down at her body to see Eren's thick jacket lying on her shoulders. She then looked over to her right at the Nineteen year-old Eren, standing next to her, shirtless.

"You'll catch a cold." Eren told Frieda.

"Thank you for the being mindful, but you need this more than I do." Frieda said as she looked at his shirtless chest.

"It's okay. I can manage without it." Eren said as he rejected Frieda's request.

"I see..." Frieda then gazed back at her family chapel for a second and started reminiscing about the memories she had. "Thank you for keeping your promise to me."

Eren then thought back a bit about sparing Frieda's family. "Anything for you, Frieda..." He gently laid a hand on Frieda's left shoulder.

"You two look like you're getting along real well." Hange joked after approaching them.

Both Eren and Frieda looked and saw Hange for a second.

"Hange..." Eren had muttered.

"We now have both Rod Reiss and Kenny Ackerman within our custody-and to we rescued doctor Jeager's son." Hange had stated. "By the way, Eren, did you know that you and the doctor's son share the same name? And not to mention that he looks just like you. Weird." Hange said as she was caught in a bubbly personality.

Frieda chuckled.

"I can definitely see the resemblance..." Eren said, sarcastically.

"Thank you for coming in on such short notice, Hange." Frieda had thanked Hange.

"Anything for Queen Reiss." Hange saluted toward Frieda. 'We also couldn't let Rod Reiss take control of our Queen. If that had happened, the Paradis would've fallen into another hundred years of darkness...' Hange thought behind her smile.

"What's going to happen with my family, now?" Frieda asked.

"Well, let's see..." Hange placed a finger on her chin. "Your father, Rod Reiss, is facing some serious charges... such as an attempted to overthrow the government-which is a coup d'état, murder, attempted murder, kidnapping of a child and disturbing the peace within the walls."

"I see..."

"But as for your mother, brothers and sisters... they didn't commit any physical crimes, but they went along with your father's plan in devouring Eren and stealing the Power of the Titans from him."

"What are their charges?"

"Okay, let's see, now. Even if they didn't do anything, they can still be charged with treason, attempted murder and an attempted coup d'état." Hange

Frieda lightly gasped after hearing the charges. "Is there a way that my family's charges can be dropped?"

"Yes, they can. If they choose to cooperate with the Military Police and testify, willingly, they will probably get-maybe a year or two of probation. But not Rod. That man is in some serious hot water." Hange raised a single index finger when she mentioned Rod.

Meanwhile, as Frieda and Hange having a conversation with one another, Grisha suddenly stared at them. He had placed a sleeping ten year-old Eren Yeager within a red horse carriage where he can rest. As he stared, he couldn't help, but think of the conversation he had two in a half hours, prior.

Flashback

Earlier that day, Grisha Yeager had arrived in front of the Reiss Chapel. He had a few goals in mind... kill the Reiss Family, murder Kenny Ackerman and rescue both his sons. He slowly walked towards the Reiss Chapel with a determined face and a bit of anger within his eyes.

As he approached the Reiss Chapel door and reached for the handle with his right hand...

"Doctor Yeager."

Grisha paused as he heard his voice being called. He slowly pulled his arm back and looked to his right to see Squad Leader Hange, staring at him. "You're one of the Survey Corp. I believe you're..."

"Squad Leader, Hange Zoe." Hange had introduced herself. "Do you mind if we talk, a bit?"

Grisha stared at Hange...

End Flashback

Grisha sighed, then walked towards the adult Eren, Frieda and Hange.

Frieda sighed in relief and closed her eyes after hearing the news. 'What a relief. I wouldn't have to resort to erasing their memories, again.' She opened her eyes again. "That's good news to hear." Frieda said.

"Eren!"

"Mm?" Frieda turned her head slightly to the left from Hange to see Doctor Grisha Yeager approach them like a ghost. She could easily see the both had Titan Shifter markings under his eyes and his glasses missing. 'Doctor Yeager...'

Eren looked at his father and noticed that Grisha had an irritated look on his face. Eren's eyes remained after meeting Grisha's stare. "Hey, dad. Glad to see you're here."

Grisha stared at Eren for another two seconds, than sighed. "I'm glad that both my sons are okay."

"Doctor Yeager." Frieda had called upon.

Grisha turned his attention from Eren to young queen, Frieda Reiss. He inhaled, then exhaled some air. "King of the walls..." Grisha spoke formally.

"It's okay. You don't have to be so formal." Frieda said as she waved her hands a bit.

"In fact, I do. Because, there is something I have to tell you." In the next second, Grisha suddenly fell on both knees and groveled at Frieda's feet.

Frieda gasped after watching Grisha fall on his knees. "D-Doctor Yeager?"

"Please forgive me for all of my wrongdoings." Grisha said.

"Eh?"

Frieda and Hange had paused after hearing the last sentence.

Hange gasped as she watched Grisha grovel before Frieda. 'Wrongdoings? Whatis he talking about?'

"W-What do you mean for all of your wrongdoings?" Frieda asked as she did not understand what Grisha meant.

"Tonight, I purposely ignored Hange's plan and nearly devoured you, the Founding Titan and the Queen of Paradis... in attempt to rescue my son. And if not for Ymir stopping me... I really might have devoured you." Grisha stated as he forehead nearly touched the ground.

"Why are you saying that?" Frieda asked.

"Because, when I first saw your eyes... they weren't yours. Those were the eyes of King Karl Fritz." Grisha stated as he saw her eyes glow a shining blue color. "I quickly fell under the assumption that you had fallen under the Vow of Pacifism, once again. So, I did what I thought was best for not only to protect my son... but also to protect the future Paradis."

Frieda suddenly thought back, briefly when "Oh... I understand." Frieda said in a bit of a sad and understanding tone.

"And there's another thing that you probably know about..." Grisha added.

"Hm?"

"You weren't even supposed to live this long..."

"What?" .

"What do you mean, Doctor Yeager?" Hange asked.

"This might sound confusing, but a long time ago, I received a vision on the night the Wall Maria was supposed to fall... I was supposed to steal the Founder from you... when the walls were supposed to be breached." Grisha mentioned.

Frieda's eyes grew slightly big in shock after hearing it.

"W-what? What are you talking about?" Hange questioned.

Eren stared down at Grisha as he started to think of what Grisha is talking about.

"I know it doesn't make much sense but believe me, when I say that I'm telling the truth. A month ago within my adult son, Eren's timeline... the Warrior Unit-such as the Colossus and Armored Titan had breached Wall Maria-sending thousands of Titans to kill every last man, woman and child within the walls."

Hange surprisingly gasped and jumped. "Wait, seriously? That happened?" she then looked at the Nineteen year-old Eren.

Eren remained quiet as he stared at Grisha. As Grisha had mentioned the Titan scourge, Eren suddenly thought of what happened within his own timeline.

Short Flashback

A ten-year old Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman and Armin Arlert were safely riding on ferries to escape Wall Maria. They had just witnessed Reiner Braun breach the rear gate of Shiganshina. Not long did the Titans appear through the breach.

As this was happening, an upset and angered Eren gripped the rails of the edge of the boat. "I swear! I'm going to kill every last one of them!" he shouted with tears in his eyes.

End Short Flashback

"Hundreds of innocent lives were lost that day-including my wife, Carla. Her life was taken by a Titan that I used to love." Grisha thought about his first wife, Dina Fritz from the moment they met-to the moment he watched her transform into a Titan on Paradis. "And then my second son, Eren had developed a personal vendetta against the Titans."

Eren slightly looked upwards at the

"During that same night of the Titan Scourge, I came to this place... and discovered you, the Founder. I asked you to help me save as many lives as possible. But, you refused to do it, because the Vow of Pacifism had taken over your mind. You said that Eldians were too irredeemable and that we better off perishing by the world's hands... as we couldn't be accept by the sins of our ancestors. After I failed to convince you... I took it upon myself and stole the Founding Titan by devouring you. Afterwards, I slaughtered the Reiss Family. I was unable to do anything, because this is my last year. I passed on both the Attack and Founding Titan to my son, Eren." Grisha told Frieda everything as he visualized slaughtering the Reiss Family and getting himself eaten by Eren-like a film.

After hearing that long confession, Frieda remained completely still. Her eyes drowned in sorrow, pity and sadness. "I see..."

"I will accept any punishment you give me." Grisha said without fear.

Eren lightly sighed and closed his eyes. 'Dad...'

'Doctor Yeager.'

There was absolute silence for ten seconds. Eren, Hange and Frieda did not move at all as they continued to glance at the groveling doctor.

"Doctor Yeager..."

"Hm?" Grisha lifted his head to see Frieda using hand gestures to stand or call him upwards.

"Please, stand up." Frieda had ordered.

Grisha Yeager did what Frieda told him to do and stood.

"I know that you're a doctor. And people like you do what you can to save lives. No matter the cost. And I know that what you did in the other timeline-or what you were supposed to do in this timeline had to be the most difficult decision had you ever made. Stealing the Founder from me and killing most of my innocent family. And to be honest, I can't blame you for it."

"Hm?" Eren looked towards Frieda.

"The way you told your story about how you killed me... and how you needed the Founding Titan... and how you needed to save everyone. It was as if you really cared about this land... and the people within it

"I do care about this land. Even though I'm an outsider... I'm still an Eldian." Grisha stated, then thought about his family.

"I understand that you were caught in a desperate time, then. And desperate times called for desperate measures. And honestly, half of me thanks you for it. Because I would've done the exact same thing." Frieda placed a hand on her heart. "I appreciate you for trying to reason with me, first, before using violence." she smiled, lightly.

"I just wanted to protect everyone from harm, especially my family, whom I cherish..." Grisha said, then thought about his wife, Carla and a young Eren and Mikasa.

"I feel the same way. As I, too, have people I cherish." Frieda told Grisha, then thought about Historia within the back of her mind. "Now that I'm Queen, I'm able to cherish everyone within Paradis Island. Do you mind if I tell you a story about my life as the Founder?" Frieda asked.

"I do not mind at all." Grisha replied.

"Three years ago, when I chose to inherit the Founding Titan from my uncle, I promised that I wouldn't let the ghosts of my ancestors get the better of me. But, I soon fell under the Vow of Pacifism, afterwards. I became a slave to the Founder... and to Karl Fritz." Frieda had thought back she was fifteen years old. She imagined herself within the Paths, sitting on a large pile of sand and chains were placed around her neck, restraining her from standing up. Frieda was in a white dress, no sandals or shoes. Just barefoot. Her smooth black hair was down, her eyes shined a bright blue color and her face seemed emotionless. The sky around her was dark and a large bluish-white treelike figure had shined next to her. "I couldn't run. I couldn't scream for help. I couldn't reveal anything to anyone-not even my loves ones without the ghost of King Karl Fritz penetrating my mind. I was completely alone and helpless." Tears streamed down Frieda's face as she stayed stranded the paths. "For the next three years, I would act King Karl Fritz's pawn, unwillingly." Frieda suddenly remembered crying behind a fence after leaving Historia. "But that was until the day I met my fiancé, Eren..."

Hange and Grisha looked at the adult Eren.

"He found me and he freed me from the Vow of Pacifism." Frieda had thought of the night she met adult Eren Yeager. She remembered the moment Eren had kissed her. "And while I was being kissed by Eren, I could feel the Vow of Pacifism slip away."

Flashback

As Fried was being kissed by a guy whom she had just met, Frieda suddenly appeared in the paths within her mind. Frieda remained stranded, on a pile of sand with chains around her neck. In the next ten seconds, a Nineteen year-old Eren Yeager had appeared in the paths. He ran straight towards Frieda-the moment he saw her and immediately gripped one of the chains around her neck.

Frieda gasped as she felt one of the chains break loose. The shining color from her eyes had faded back to a light blue color. She glanced upwards and gasped when she saw Eren. "W-what are you doing?"

"Don't talk right now, Frieda! I going to free you from this burden!" Eren yelled, before breaking one of the chains from around her neck.

Frieda had a look of shock at first, then turned it into a look of relief as she realized Eren was trying to release her from her mental suffering. This made her eyes water out of joy and her mouth formed a smile. It took a minute, for Eren to break Frieda loose from all her chains-including the shackle from around her neck.

Afterwards, Eren picked Frieda up onto her feet and hugged her in his arms.

"It's over. You're free, now." Eren muttered to her ear.

Frieda sniffled as she was happy to hear that. "Thank you, Eren." she let tears stream down her face as she was happy to be free from her burden.

End Flashback

"After being relesed from the Vow of Pacifism, I truly felt free. I felt that the ghosts of my ancestors had finally been... put to rest." Frieda had described what it was like after being freed from the Vow of Pacifism.

'The queen had some kind of curse going on?' Hange thought.

'So, that's how it was with the royal family-since moving into the walls... whoever inherits the the Founding Titan-and has royal blood will be immediately placed in a trans created by Karl Fritz. Stopping them from a having free will of their own and forcing them to protect our ancestor's secrets.' Grisha thought as he summed it all up. It started making sense to him, now.

"I want to thank you all for thinking about everyone's safety before yourselves." Frieda smiled.

"Hey, uh... what about me? I'm the one who dug a hole in the ceiling and saved the Queen when that guy went rogue for a minute. I deserve praise, too, you know." Ymir said as she pointed at Grisha and butted in the conversation.

Eren sighed. "Didn't I tell you that you would get what you want-like a roof over your head, if you'd cooperated with us?" Eren reminded Ymir.

"Oops. I forgot. Must've slipped my mind." Ymir said while scratching her head.

Frieda chuckled and smiled. "Thank you, Ymir. I appreciate it."

Hange suddenly yawned. "I don't know about you guys, but all this talking is making me drowsy." she suddenly removed her goggles from her eyes and rubbed them. She could feel her eyes getting heavier.

"We should be leaving, soon. It's getting late, now." Eren said.

"Oh, you're right. We should be getting a move on." Frieda said as she looked at the dark sky.

In the next five minutes, Eren, Frieda, Hange, Ymir and Grisha rode back to the capital, Mitras.

Thank you for the continuous support.

Spoilers. There will be future surprises a few surprises in the coming chapters.