Following Him (Rivamika)

Chapter 25

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Mikasa had finished her patrol around the camp with Mike, heading off to see if she was needed by Hanji or if Levi squad wanted a hand with their duties otherwise she'd be mostly free for the next few hours. 

Not seeing as a group of fresh cadets was walking away, dressed in their new uniforms and having the rest of the day free to settle in the camp. 

Of course, Mikasa was in her white uniform, jacket, boots and straps but her cape was left on a hook in Levi office. She was smart enough to bring it with her to camp in case the weather turned bad but she didn't wear that often unless it was raining or they were out on an expedition. Levi was the same in that sense, maybe that's where she got her cape habit from. But she just found it a pain to wear all day, it just got too warm or in the way of her arms when she tried carrying crakes.

Of course why she was still a new soldier even while gaining some frame, she didn't always look like a fresh soldier out of the training corps. She held an air to her that normally kept other's back and made her seem like a pro.

But her red scarf would always make anyone and everyone easily spot her and that's what happened with her friends.  

"Mikasa!" Armin sweet and kind voice filled the air, his arm stretched in the air as he waved towards her. 

Mikasa came to a stop on the path she was using, turning towards the group and giving a small nod in greeting before making her way towards them. It has been some time since she's seen them face to face. She never did go on that picnic with them after all and she was on duty during their celebration party at a pub. 

"No way! Mikasa, you look like the real deal"  Eren grinned from ear to ear, his eyes friendly and shining as they've all done since she first met him. His hands on his hips as he looked her over, it being a first in them seeing her stand a soldier as well making them give a nod of approval. 

"I would brag over my titan kill count but I'm sure the uniform speaks enough for me" Mikasa replied, her face straight but her friends sure her teasing spark in her eyes making them laugh. 

"It's good to see you, mikasa. We wondered if we'll be able to see you today or if we'd have to pray to share duties together. But I'm so glad I noticed you passing. As much as I loved our weekly letters, I did miss seeing you in person" Armin smiled brightly, grabbing hold of Mikasa arm and pulling on it before she pulled him into a friendly hug. She did miss him as much as he clearly missed her. She's felt bad putting her training and duties before them but it was needed and thankfully they understood it, even if it was hard on all three of them. 

"Well, we've made it. We're finally living our live as part of the Survey crops. Isn't this great, we're living our dream" Eren commented, wrapping his arms around both Mikasa and Armin for a group hug, most squishing Armin who was wedged between his taller friends. 

"I'm sure you'll both make a place for yourself here, we need men like you. Plus, it be nice to fight beside my own friends instead of the captains who still treat me like a niece or sister" Mikasa replied, breaking the hug as Armin started to turn a little blue making her give him a worried pat on the head. 

"What squad are you with?" Mikasa asked as he turned her head towards Eren, noticing him glance away with a frown before she looked towards Armin who gave a small smile.