Three figures could be seen standing in the forest, somewhat hidden from view as the only light source was the moon above
" what are you doing " asked on the figures, seemingly a male as he and the figure beside him stared at the last figure who leaned against a tree and looked at the duo silently
" while we're looking for clues for the location of the Founding you're leaving the compound of the camp and training and acting buddy buddy with that girl " continued the figure seemingly getting angrier at the others lack of response, only to side fall to his knees grabbing his stomach and spitting blood on the floor before he raised his head
The hood that was covering his face fell back, revealing Reiner with blood running down the corner of his lips, surprise apparent in his gaze as he watched Annie lower her leg
" you....you're Tier 2 " said Reiner through gritted teeth, a solemn look appearing in Bertolts eyes as he stood between Annie and Reiner his fist clenched nervously
" what? " asked Annie as she looked at the duo scornfully " will you transform? hahahahahahaha " Annie broke down in laughter as if she heard the funniest joke in her life, causing the duo to look at her warily as they had never seen this much emotion from her before
After she stopped laughing, she turned around and started walking away, not paying attention to the duo
" wait where are you going? " shouted Reiner as he got to his feet with Bertolts help
" what? " asked Annie as she looked over her shoulder
" are you going to give up on the mission? " asked Reiner with a serious expression on his face as his pain started easing as his wounds healed
" mission ? please we all know where the Founding Titan is, it's not like he's hiding, he's in our class, he's a recruit just like us " said Annie calmly causing the duo to fall silent
" we all know it's Eren Yeager, but here's the thing, do any of you two have the balls to touch him? with a step father like his? " asked Annie with a somewhat sour tone which the trio failed to notice
" what makes matters worse is that, Eren is currently Tier 2 as well, you can't beat him in human form, meaning you'll have to transfrom to take him, but can you really defeat him fast enough to not draw attention? " asked Annie, her voice get higher and higher as she pointed out how clueless this mission was as her father came to mind before she shook that thought away
" what do you know? " asked Reiner with a frown
" what ? " asked Annie with a neutral expression though she confused as his question caught her off guard
" you know much more than you let on? " said Reiner as he stepped forward " all we know about him is that he has the Attack Titan and the Founding Titan but it seems you know his personal information, Instructor Takami is his step father? how do you know that? Who is that girl " Reiner shot out multiple multiple questions
" don't patronize me Reiner, not after you had your ass handed to you and had to run " said Annie mockingly before he hurriedly shut her mouth after realizing she said to much but her words confused the duo
Only for Reiner's eyes to widen as the silver eyed female Titan came to mind, he turned his attention back to the expressionless Annie and gave her a ' I'm onto you ' look causing her to look at him strangely
' so she's that weird shifter ' thought Reiner only to be broken put off his thoughts when he noticed Annie continued leaving
" what about Michael " asked Reiner trying to fish for information while selectively forgetting Annie's betrayal
" what about him ? " asked Annie in agitation, which caught the duo off guard before they shrugged and thought it was anger because of what had happened
" can we take him? " asked Reiner with clenched fist as visions of Michaels' feet's of strength flashed in his mind causing him to be in awe as he unconsciously flexed his muscles as yearning flashed in his eyes when he thought of Michael's strength only for him to suddenly calm down
' as strong as he is, he's no match for my Titan form further more Bertolts ' thought Reiner ' it seems the gap between Tier 5 and 4 isn't as large as we thought '
As he was in his thoughts and Bertolt was on guard against Annie, they failed to notice the absolutely surprise that was on her face
' they want to attack... Michael ? thought Annie as her eyes darkened slightly before she started laughing internally as that armored monstrosity that was only slightly shorter than the collosal came to mind as she spoke
" sure " said Annie before she turned and walked away, quickly disappearing through the foliage not paying much attention to the duo's attention
" there's still a chance to complete the mission " thought Reiner after he heard Annie's reply
Unknowns to any of the trio, a pair of silver eyes watched their entire argument from a tall tree above them with a broad smile adorning the owners face