You're Not Alone

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~Sophie's Dream While Unconscious~

"Sophie... hey! Come on!" my brother is a head of me with Mikasa and Armin by his side. "We need to hurry!"

"Hurry? For what?" I look around at my surroundings. It looks like I'm in Trost...

"To get dads birthday present... remember? That's why mom sent us here with money. She had to work and couldn't make it," he looks at me with concern. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine..." I examine my clothes.

I'm wearing a baby blue dress with a brown corset. Mikasa has on a white dress, Armin in a white button up and brien pants, then my brother is in a green shirt and black pants.

For some reason this doesn't feel like what we should be wearing. I feel off... This whole place doesn't feel right. It's like I shouldn't be here right now.

"Let's go!" Eren shouts and I snap my head back to him.

I jog up to the others and follow behind as we head somewhere to get dads birthday present. There are people all around, rushing to get to their own destinations.

Why are we all the way in Trost for a present? Couldn't we have gotten whatever it is in Shiganshina?

"It's just up ahead I think," Armin points.

I glance to my left just as two boys walk by me. I instantly recognize them, but I don't know how. I've never seen them before in my life.

"Jean... Marco..." I call out softly and they turn to look at me.

"Do we know you?" The sandy haired boy questions.

"Uh..." I stare blankly at them. "No..."

"You just said our names. Did we go to classes together?" Marco smiles at me. "Sorry if we don't recognize you, there's a lot of people in Trost."

"I think I'd remember her," Jean scoffs with a smirk. "Can we help you with something?"

"N-no," I look down. "Sorry for bothering you."

"Wait!" Marco calls out.

My body turns around and I head back towards the others. How did I know their names but I know I've never seen them before? I brush my hair over my shoulder and look back at them. They're walking away now, not giving me a second glance.

"We're here!" Armin smiles.

I look up and it's a watch shop. So we're getting him a watch? I still don't understand why we came all the way to Trost for this.

I walk through the door and little bell goes off. It's quiet inside, other than the ticking of large clocks. At the back of the shop is a man behind a counter, working on a small pocket watch.

"Welcome in kids," he looks up with his glasses falling over the bridge of his nose. "What can I do for you guys?"

"We're here to pick up for Carla Jaeger," Eren leans against the counter. "It's an engraved pocket watch."

"Oh right! I got it back here, give me a second."

The man disappears behind a door and I glance around at all the beautifully made trinkets. They're all hand made and crafted exceptionally well.

"Do you think dad will like it?" Eren turns to me.

"Y-yeah," I smile hesitantly. "I'm sure he will."

"Are you sure you're okay?" my brother asks me again. "You seem lost."

"I'm just tired I think," I rub the back of my head.