AoT: The red thread of fate: A new world

Chapter 10: Soulmates: part 1

Eren's POV

Six years had gone by since Mikasa's mom had been attacked, and me and Mikasa had grown farther apart from each other. It started when Mikasa and I turned fourteen, and she started occupying herself with strength training. God knows why she does that, but that was of the many signs of her not paying attention to me anymore.

I started to feel like she didn't love me anymore, and that what we had back when we were ten, was nothing more than just a crush to her. But... it wasn't to me, I, still love her, and I wish I could've told before she stopped talking to me. My stupid alarm then went off, buzzing annoyingly into my eardrums.

"Ugh... for god sakes, it's not even 8:30 am yet!" I moaned, as I slouched up in bed, and looked over across to see Mikasa's old bedroom window. All the fond memories we had of staying up late at night judging by our windows talking to each other, it melted my heart every night I got to see her.

But sadly that house is nothing more than a forgotten thing, an image of the past. I then reluctantly got up and put my school uniform on, checking myself in my mirror. Being that I was sixteen now my appearance from when I was ten had changed a lot. No longer did I have short brown hair, now, I had a mid to long unique hairstyle that I created myself.

And I guess one thing that I stole from Mikasa is that I started training my body too. I don't know why I started doing this? Maybe it was just to get away from all the drama that I was facing with exams and mainly bully's at school. But the only person I've ever show my body too is my mother since I'm quite sensitive when it comes to showing my muscles.

When I finished getting ready, I hoisted my bag onto my shoulder and headed downstairs, where I saw my mom making breakfast. "Morning Mom." I greeted as mom turned around with a smile. "Oh, good morning Eren! How are you?" She asked me, as I slumped onto one of the chairs. "Tired?" She asked me, hearing the thud from me falling onto the chair.

"I'm alright, just felt like I haven't gotten any sleep recently." I yawned, as I rested my face on my palm looking at the table, seeing its dirtiness reminded me of my greasy hair. "Why the long face Eren?" Mom asked with a confused look on her face.

Third-person POV

Eren chose not to answer this, as Carla turned to look at her son, devoid of all life like a painting without paint. "Eren? Sweetheart, what's the matter?" Carla asked her son, seeing the saddening look in his eyes. "Mom... I- I wish she didn't leave me alone Mom. I hate feeling alone... so much!" Eren cried, resting his head on the table, as Carla rubbed her sons back.

"I know you do Eren, I'm sad that she left as well, and that you don't speak as much anymore. I never thought you two would separate." She said calmly to him with a tone of sadness.

"I... I lov- loved her Mom! And now I'll never get to say it to her because she with someone else!" Eren cried, as he felt so down and depressed, there was no reason for him to carry on. He remembered when he promised Mikasa he'd protect her and her mother and that he wouldn't leave her, but, now that promise is broken.

"I would've told her years ago, but then... Armin and I saw a car crash... and I decided it wasn't a good idea." Eren told her, as Carla sighed softly. "Eren, I know love is a tough thing to handle, especially after what happened six years ago. I mean hey, me and your father struggled with the long-distance relationship we had to do. But we kept on moving forward, for you." Carla mentioned, as Eren understood, and nodded his head.

"I know Mom, I- I gotta go now anyway."

"She does love you Eren... I know she does. Even though she is with another boy and doesn't want to admit it... she does still love you." Eren simply just nodded and left the house heading off to school.