Chapter 7: { Part 1.6 }
(y/n)'s pov:
How in the hell? How does he even know my name? Am I missing something? I don't think there is a scene like that in the anime. Levi let go of the hug and look at me seeing that I'm confused and lost in thoughts, and also being a tomato head.
I gather up courage and says, 'Cap.. captian, do you know me from somewhere?' When he hear my question, he move his hands from me and act like nothing happened.
'Sorry, I mistake you with someone.' He said showing no emotion. Yeah, but what about my name? I'll have to ask him later when I join the survey corps then.
'(y/n) we have to retreat back to take care of our wounds. You got a slash on your right arm.' Armin called out to me to follow them. I didn't know there was a wound until Armin pointed it out. Must have got it while attacking the titans
'Your name is (y/n)? What is your full name, cadet? How old are you?' Levi ask me making me turn around back to him.
'The name's (y/n) (l/n), sir, and I'm 19 years old.'
'Ok, move on your with friends to treat your wound.'
I bow to him in respect and leave to help Armin carry Eren. When I read the wall Armin comes to me and says, 'What's with him suddenly hugging you? (y/n) do you guys know each other?'
'No, I didn't know him, I mean I know he's the humanity strongest soldier but not enough to embrace each other. He said he thought I was someone else. It happens.'
'Your bleeding a lot, (y/n). I'll help bandage you up.' Armin says as he gone to find some bandages for my wound. I'm glad I save some people that die in the anime. I hope saving them is not a wrong choice to do. I don't want to be the one who change the storyline. Or else I won't know what happens next.
*7 days later*
It's already been a week since we have won the titan for the first time. Many soldiers die but I managed to save some people but it wasn't enough. I keep breaking my promise. I have to train harder and make a plan on the coming expedition. There's gonna be a lot of loss. I have to make the loss lesser than in the anime.
Eren was prisoned underground, because people think he is a spy or one of the bad guys. It's not surprising that they think him that way. Today, I was told by Sir Keith that Commander Erwin Smith ask for me to have a talk in the afternoon.
I still got time before I have to go, might as well make sure I look clean. During these 7 days I always got nightmares whenever I try to sleep. In those nightmares I saw the people I didn't save. I blame myself every time. I keep this to myself because I don't want to be a burden to others.
As noon comes, I went on my way to Commander Erwin. I knock on his office.
'It's (y/n), sir.'
'You can come in. Just right on time. We are just talking about you.'
'About me?' There I saw Captain Ian, talking with Commander Erwin. 'Captain Ian, I didn't know you were here.' I say as I bow to him.
'No need to bow to me. I was just telling Erwin that you save our lives back there on that day. I really appreciate you saving us, you also save Mitabi's group from the titans, too.
'You don't have to say that, Captain. I'm just doing what I have to. Thanks for the compliment, sir.' I bow again as a gesture that I'm grateful that he acknowledged me. 'Then, Erwin I'll be going on now. It was a nice chat. Also I'll see u again in the future, (y/n).' I nodded back at him with respect.
'I heard that you just got graduated from the training corps.' Erwin asked me.
'Yes, sir.'
'With the skills you have shown in on that day, I thought you would have been in the top ten. But you were rank lower in the list. Maybe they give you low rank by mistake?.'
'No, sir. I just stay low in order not to be in the top ranks.'
'Why would you do that, (y/n)? Everyone join the training corps to join the Military Police Regiment to stay far away from the titans. What's your special reason for doing that?'
'I'm also afraid to face the titans, too sir. I want to protect the people I love but I won't be able to if I join the Military. So I stay low and just show my strength on that day.'
'So which group are you planning to join then,
(y/n)?'
'The survey corps, sir. Some thinks it's suicide to join it but this is what I want.'
'You sure have many courage, (y/n). From now on, you're officially a cadet from The survey corps and you'll be joining Levi's team.'
Wait I'm joining Levi's team. Right now? This can't be happening. 'Commander Smith, there must be a mistake. Maybe you wrong me with Mikasa ackerman. I don't have that skills to join Levi's team.'
'I know my choice, (y/n). People tells me about how you save them. Because of you many skilled soldiers didn't die, and Levi agreed to take you in his group. You'll be moving to the survey corps tonight. I'm looking forward to working with you together.' Erwin give me a look that he's not joking and that he's telling me the truth.
I got happy all of a sudden and bow to Erwin, 'Thank you Commander Smith for accepting me into Survey corps. I really thank you a lot.'
'Just call me Erwin like everyone else and no need to say thanks. I should be the one saying that because we need more people like you in our team. Also wanna join us? We're just gonna head out to the court because of Eren' case.'
'Yes, Commander I mean Erwin sir. It's my pleasure.'
'Exclude the sir too. Erwin is fine.'
We arrived to our ride after a few minutes walking. There I saw Levi sitting in the carriage. Why do I think of the meme that Levi is secretly Cindrella?
Just look at him, sitting in the cottage, waiting for his prince charming, I mean princess charming. I cracked out a little and both Erwin and Levi look at me like why you laughing, gurl?
I was going to sit beside Erwin but Erwin put his stuff beside him, making me sit beside Levi. It's not that I don't want to sit beside him. My heart goes fast even if I look at him, sitting him is gonna make me feel more than that.
I sit close to the window and just admire the view from outside. Then Erwin started to ask me a few questions to break the awkward silence.
'Where are you from?'
'I'm from Shiganshina, sir.'
'Oh, what about your family?'
My family? I haven't thought about them since I got here. It's already been five years. Did they know where I went? Do they still think about me? I miss them.
'Sorry, I didn't know it would be a sensitive question for you.'
After Erwin said that I realized I was crying. Both of them are looking at me with a worry expression.
'No, it's not your fault. I just didn't think about them for a while and I miss them a lot. They didn't even know that I'm here fighting titans, but it's better that they don't know how I am now.'
'Did they die?' Levi ask me while immediately turning his head to look outside.
'They're just in a place, far far away from here.' They're not dead. They aren't here, I'm glad that they don't get teleport here or I don't know what would happen.
'The only family I have here is Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Marco and my friends. I'm glad I have them or I don't know what would have happen to me.' I smile thinking about them.
We arrived to the court after a few minutes. I saw Mikasa and Armin there and went to their side. '(y/n), what did Commander Smith tells you?' Armin asked me.
'I got great news. I got accepted into the Survey corps also I have to join Levi's team. Isn't that great? I have to move tonight though.' I say feeling proud that I got in.
'Really, (y/n)? Finally your skills are approved huh? Congrats then. Then I guess we won't be able to see you around for a while then.' Mikasa says with a smirk.
Before I could answer the judge arrives, Darius Zackly. Then it goes on for a while. The garrison want to kill Eren while the survey corps want Eren to help them kill titans and take back wall Maria.
The garrison aim their gun at Eren, before they could have the chance to shoot. Levi went beside Eren and start to kick him and beat him up. Ooh, that must hurt a lot. Just by looking at the scene, I feel like my ribs would broke if I got kick like that.
Then Darius decided to let Survey Corps have Eren under Levi's command.
'(y/n), wait.' Mikasa yelled at me.
'Do you need anything?'
'Eren's gonna be in the same team with you, right? So can you look after him for me?' Mikasa says while blushing a lot.
'Oh you scared that he would get beaten by Levi again? Or maybe you sad that you won't be able to see him for a few days?' I teased her.
'It's no...not like that, (y/n). I'm just worry. Can't i be worry about him?' Mikasa yell/blush while stuttering a lot.
'Don't worry, Mikasa. You don't even have to ask me to look after him. He's like my brother. I have to look after him no matter what happens. I promise you, ok? Also take care of yourself and tell Armin that I tells him to take care of himself too. I'll be seeing guys soon ok?' I hug her and wave her goodbye.
*Time skips*
We're on the way to the old scout regiment Headquarters, because it's located in the woods and only a few knows about that place.
I chat up with the squad, introducing each other. They seem shocked to see me but then they act like nothing was wrong. Was there anything on my face? I hope I don't look bad. After talking to them I learn more new infos about their kills and their skills.
Eld Jinn (second in command)
Kills:
Solo - 14
Team - 32
Oluo Bozado
Kills:
Solo - 39
Team - 9
Petra Ral
Kills:
Solo - 10
Team - 48
Gunther Schultz
Kills:
Solo - 7
Team - 40
They are the best of best. The people I have to save on the up coming expedition. They all seem nice but Oluo is kinda like a jerk, but he's nice in his own way.
I got a horse in brown one and decided to named him Jack, and no I'm not gonna name my horse after Jean. It would be super awkward if Jean finds out and he's gonna get real mad.
I saw Eren looking at each of them carefully.
'Are you thinking that they would kill you in a snap if you can't control your titan's form? Don't worry Eren. They would have to kill me first to even touch you. I have made a promise to Mikasa that I would look after you.'
'She's over reacting. It's not like I'm a kid anymore.'
'But you like it, don't you? That she's only look at you and worrying you. You like her, right?'
Eren look flushed then says, 'No, it's not like that, I don't know. I don't even know my true feelings yet.'
'You can open up to me anytime, Eren. Or maybe even ask advice on how to propose a girl? I can help you in anyways, Eren.' I swing my hands around his shoulder and pat his head with my other hand, making him crouch a little since I'm shorter than him.
'(y/n), I'm not a kid anymore to be treated like this.'
'Nope, you're still my little brother. And I'm gonna be the only one who can do that.' I said that still hugging him and ruffling his hair.
What you didn't know was, there was someone watching you and Eren. Who could that be?
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Word count: 2119
Published: 16,September, 2020
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