Attack on Titan: The New Generation

Chapter 19 Great Minds Think Alike

Me, number one? I was shocked to hear that but I calmed down and walked to the front of the crowd. I got to where I was supposed to stand and did the solute as everyone else did.
"You are the top 10. In three weeks, you will be asked to come back here and decide what Brigade you'll be in." Said Battlow.
"Sir!" We replied.
"Dismissed!"
"Sir!" We replied again. I turned around and watched everyone else begin to walk away. I stood there for a minute, and realized that I was the only one standing here. I snapped back into reality. And began running to the group that was leaving.

"Are we going back to the mess hall?" I asked as I ran up to Carol.
"Yeah. The other cadets want to celebrate by having a drink." Carol replied.
"What exactly are they drinking?" I asked. Carol shrugged her shoulders. I I sighed and continued walking.
"Oh! Hey congrats on getting number one!" Said Carol with a big smile.
"Um... thanks, but don't make it a big deal please." I replied.
"Why not! It's an amazing thing that your the best of us! You should be supper happy!"
"I'm not. I'm grateful and all, but I don't think I should be number one. My goal was to be in the top 10, not number one. All I want to do is repay debts."
"Oh." We kept walking and I realized Tom isn't here again.

"Where is Tom." I asked. The others turned to face me, and by the looks of their expressions, it seems they didn't realize Tom was gone until I said something.
"Maybe he ran off crying when he found out he wasn't called." Said Mariana in a very quiet tone. I'm guessing the others heard her too, because they chuckled a little.
"Why do you still think so bad of him?" I snapped.
"I don't trust him, I have my reasons." Replied Mariana.
"Then what the hell is your 'reasons'?!" I said getting annoyed.
"You won't understand." She replied turning away. I rolled my eyes and said "Whatever."

We finally got to the mess hall and all the idiots began to poor through the doors like a wave. I walked to the usual table and sat down, the others followed.

"Hey let's go get the rum!" A cadet yelled.
"We'er drinking alcohol? Yay." I said with sarcasm. As the cadets were poring rum for everyone, the doors opened and someone was beginning to walk in. I turned to see who it was and it was Tom.
"Where were you?" I asked as I got up.
"I was talking to Battlow, he said I can take the place of Michelle. So now I'm in the top 10!" Tom said with excitement. My face was full of confusion, shock and anger. He raised an eyebrow, probably wondering why I wasn't happy for him. I quickly walked towards him, my fists clenched from anger. As his expression changed I swung my fist at his face. I hit him right in the nose. The impact made Tom stumble and fall.
"You bastard! You took away a spot for a rememberable cadet! Who ended their life to save another!" I yelled furiously.
"It's not a big deal! She was dead! So how can a dead person get a spot that an alive person is supposed to have?" Said Tom as he held his bloody nose.
"TO HELL WITH YOU!! SHE SAVED MY LIFE, AND IN THE ACT SHE DIED!! ARE YOU SAYING THAT'S NOT A BIG DEAL?! YOU WORTHLESS PIECE A CRAP!" I snapped. Everyone's face was shocked. Either people were gasping or just had their mouths wide open. I stared at Tom's face, waiting for an excuse.

"I only wanted to be with you." Whispered Tom. I became more angry than I had ever been. I set my legs up as if I was fighting, and winded my leg up to kick Tom. As my leg was as high as it goes, I started to swing my leg. Until someone from behind grabbed onto my foot, and held it so I can't kick. I turned around and found Mariana holding my boot. She looked up and said "Stop, just leave him. You already broke his nose." I listed to Mariana, and put down my foot.
"Don't speak to me EVER!" I snapped at Tom. I watched his blood drip across his lips. I walked to the door as someone said "Hey, aren't you going to have a drink?" As I was walking I replied with "No, I don't drink alcohol. And besides I'm not of age."

I walked out the building and as I was closing the door I heard someone make a slightly gasping sound, but I ignored it. I began walking down the trail until I got to my cabin. I unlocked the door and walked in and got changed in my hoodie and and pants. I put my clothes in my dresser, and walk outside. The ground was cold against my bare feet. I walked over to the corner of the deck and laid down in the dirt. I put my hands under my head and looked up at the moon.