Recruit Times

Part 5

We entered the mess hall and saw other people sitting at the tables. The instructor was also there. He just looked at us and gave us a death glare for being late.

,,Thanks, Hanji. Now he has a bad impression of us.'' I grumbled and Hanji just, the flippy Hanji we all know didn't mind that at all.

,,Take your seats, trainees.'' the instructor said. ,,I'm instructor Carlo Pikale and tomorrow your training to be one of the scouts, a military police men or a garrison soldier will begin. First I'm really proud that so many people decided to join the military. Second only the ten best will be able to get a place in the military police, who serve the king and help mankind. The scouts are here to fight for humanity against the titans and the garrison watches out for the people living in each district. They also keep intact the wals and check at the entraces. You all will learn how to fight titans and what titans are even tho 10 of yall will be in the military police and wont ever face single of them. But let me tell you those creatures will be your all worst nightmare. So tomorrow will start your training at sun rise. Make sure to be awake then and you are free tonight. Ah I forgot: the eating times will be at 8 a.m, 12 p.m and 6 p.m make sure to be on time. You only have one hour to eat. Also the showers will be seperate. If I catch one of you in the wrong shower I'll kill you. That's it and now enjoy the food. Good night.'' the instructor said and then walked out of the building. First it was silent but then everybody began to speak with each other and to introduce themself. Suddenly Mr. Pikale opened the door and stared at us.

,, Who gave you the permission to speak?'' he asked at glared at each of us  but then he bursted out laughing:,,Just kidding, kids keep talking and make friends but make sure to not be that loud.''

I sighed  and laid my head on the table. I was just tired and hungry. Sadly it was way after 6 p.m. I heard footsteps but ignored them until someone cleared his throat and decided to talk to me.

,,Hi, my name is Marie. Who are you?'' a feminin voice asked. I looked up at her and saw into a beautiful face. Her head was round like an orange but pale like a ghost. She had some freckles on her cheeks. Marie had dark brown eyes and long lashes framed them. Her long brownish hair was tied up into a high ponytale. She wasn't pretty tall and Marie was just wearing a pair of trousers and a darkgreen T-Shirt. I blushed slightly and looked away. ,,I'm Jo L/N.'' I stuttered.

,,Nice to meet you Jo.'' she said smiling and I just can't help but blush more. Erwin must have noticed that I need help so he asked Marie to sit next to us.

,,So Marie, where are you from?'' he asked.

,,I am from Shiganshina district and you?''

,,Shiganshina, a beautiful city.''

,,Haha, yess it is indeed but mostly everyone is poor there. We hardly have any doctors and there are also no hospitals. The sad thing is that my mother is ill and the medicine is too expensive.''

I began to stiffen when she mentioned her mother and lowered my head. My mother was not loving at all but she took care of me. But why? I knew that I was just a failure in her eyes. Suddenly I remembered that I had something in my belongings.

,,Guys, I'm going to sleep.'' I said to Marie, Erwin and the others. Hanji just looked at me and screamed a good night in my direction. Erwin nooded and delved into the conversation with Marie again. I left the table and went to the barack. A small sigh left my lips and I collapsed into myself. The thoughts were here again and raced into my mind.

Was it a good decision to join the trainees?

Was it a good idea to sign in as a boy?

Was it a good idea to take the letter from Father with me?

Who was my father?

Why did I hear Mother saying that I was a boy that night?

Why was I here?

Will I become friends with someone?

Who am I?

The tears began to flow and wetted my cheeks. Shit, why am I crying? I wiped away those tears and stood up just to collapse again. ,,Mother...'' I wimphered.

Why did I think about my mother, who used to hate me?

I didn't know it.  After a while I tried to get up once again and went to the wardrobe, were my belongings were. All my clothes were just random thrown into it in a bunch. A white sheet of paper cought my eyes and I grabbed it. It was the letter my father has written to my mother.