In an Alternate Reality IV

Uprising

Newspapers all over Paradis have reported an Uprising of Eren supporters that call themselves the "Jaegerists." These "Jaegerists" have been seen marching through the streets and chanting for Eren's victory.

"Eren Jaeger is our last and only hope!"

"We must give our hearts! For the future of Eldia!"

Armin was taking a stroll around one of the many military bases inside the walls while reading the most recent reports when he heard a crowd of people chanting.

"What's this?!"

"Armin!" Someone behind him said.

Armin turned around and saw Mikasa coming his way.

"I heard all the commotion from the inside. What's going on?" Mikasa asked with concern.

"I don't know, but its certain looks like everyone is cheering Eren on. However, doesn't it seem a little fishy?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Think about it. Why are they all doing this now? This is right after Eren left without notice. Could this be part of that premonition you mentioned he had? Or could it be that he has taken his brother's side?"

"I don't think he'd leave us for his half-brother. I think there's more to this...Yelena and the Volunteers are behind all this. I'm certain of it." Mikasa said with her eyebrows slightly furrowed.

"That could be a possibility, but we shouldn't jump to conclusions without knowing the full story. We need to find him."

"Yeah. We need to make use of this time while we have it. Let's go.

-

Armin and Mikasa walked around headquarters and as they did, they noticed some of the Scouts recruits walking around.

"Those are the new Scout recruits. What are those kids doing here?" Mikasa asked.

"I'm starting to see why Eren had a bad feeling. What exactly is going? We need to get to the bottom of this." Armin said.

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Meanwhile, Hanji was having a talk with Onyankopon about the detention of the Volunteers. She wanted to know the truth.

"This is some world between absurd and appalling. How can people still doubt us after all this time?! I thought we were comrades! We spent three years sweating beside you to build a railway and the trading systems that this island needed! Your people are prospering because of us! We gave Eldia everything we had, Hanji!"

"I'm so sorry.... When we first opened our railway 10 months ago, I didn't see this coming." Hanji said.

"Yeah, you're telling me. We swore to fight for Eldia's future we meant every word-"

"Don't lie to me, Onyankopon. What part did Yelena play in all this? Tell me everything you know."

"To my understanding, Yelena was who first recruited the Volunteers. People were doubtful and weary so; things didn't go so well at first. Yelena proved her loyalty to both Zeke and the Volunteers multiple times by getting her hands dirty. Any one person who doubted us was met with an untimely death even if they were friends. We overcame those losses by telling ourselves that this was for the future of Eldia." Onyankopon explained.

"That's funny. Most of what Yelena has done here on the island is fight for Marlyean rights and she convinced us to have Marlyean prisoners have jobs. You've made it sound like Yelena used to be merciless to Marlyeans. Why would that change?"

"I need you to come with me, Onyankopon. I will need your help."

-

Armin and Mikasa walked through the headquarters' long corridors as they tried to comprehend the situation.