The Bond we hold [Eremika]

Prologue

Eren Jaeger never really thought much of his life. At only 9 years old, he just knew the simple things in life. Video games, snacks, his family and his friends.

Like other children his age, he hated school and didn't have a care in the world. He lived with his parents, Grisha and Carla Jaeger, in a quiet suburban neighborhood.

The neighborhood was close to a play ground, and was close enough to the school even to walk there. The streets were filled with gorgeous Sakura trees.

But today was a different day. Eren's parents had told him they were going to meet their new neighbors at the play ground.

"Why do we have to meet them?", Eren asked, whining a bit. He didn't want to be pulled away from his new video game he just got yesterday.

"Because, your father knows Mr. Ackerman and they just moved here from another country. They need someone to talk to and know", Carla replied.

Eren frowned. What did that even have to do with him?

"Besides Eren, you need more friends", Grisha added. They exited the house, and began walking down the street. It was late winter, but the weather was perfect.

There was a cool breeze, but it was overall warm outside. They were getting a very early Spring.

"I got friends", Eren muttered. "A friend. You need more friends than Armin. The Ackermans have a little girl around your age. She doesn't speak English too well yet, but she could use some friends", Grisha explained.

Eren continued to sulk, as they walked down the road. The park came into sight.

The park had a small pond with ducks, and benches. The play ground had a slide, swings, and a seesaw.

As they got closer, Eren saw a family indeed waiting by the pond. He blinked, seeing the little girl. She was kneeling in front of the pond, curiously, watching the ducks.

She was especially focused on a mother duck, teaching her chicks to swim. The girl had somewhat long black hair, and deep bluish black eyes.

She also had skin as white as the snow. She wore a pink jacket over her shoulders, in a simple, long white summer dress.

Her mother, who looked a lot like her, was sitting on the bench. Her father, who had dark blonde hair, waved over at the Jaegers.

"Grisha, over here!", he called. "Sorry, did we keep you waiting Herrick?", Grisha asked, as the two shook hands.

"Not at all", Herrick assured him. "You must be Carla", Herrick said. "Its great to finally meet you", Carla smiled.

"This is my wife, Akane", Herrick introduced as Akane stood up, coming over. "Pleased to meet you both", she said kindly.

"It's so great to finally meet you", Grisha shook her hand. The sets of parents exchanged glances then. While it was true they wanted to meet, and Grisha and Herrick knew each other, they all had a bigger reason for meeting.

The Jaegers were concerned with their son's lack of social life, while the Ackermans knew their daughter was very shy, and needed a friend in this new home.